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April 26, 2012

The Woods presents world premiere of ‘La Providence’

WEST TERRE HAUTE — When Michael Boswell, assistant professor of music at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, sang his first piece by Sydney Guillaume, a dynamic rising composer, in 2009, he thought, “This person feels music the way that I do.” At that exact moment, Providence put him on a path to share that feeling with the world.

Now, about three years after that first encounter, The Woods is proud to host the world premiere of “La Providence,” composed by Guillaume, at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

The piece, underwritten by Marijane Jemsek of Mattoon, Ill., in memory of her daughter, 1976 Woods alumna Regina Jemsek, is a musical celebration of the comfort and strength of Providence.

“Everyone can appreciate this piece,” Boswell said. “It’s about not worrying when things are out of our control, because perhaps they are part of a plan that we may not understand at the time.”

The college’s elite student choral ensemble, the Madrigals, will perform “La Providence,” which was inspired by the words and wisdom of SMWC’s foundress, St. Mother Theodore Guerin. “Think about it,” Boswell said. “We’ll perform this piece for the first time, with Sydney sitting right there, next to Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine. It will all come together in this one special moment.”

“La Providence” is the highlight of a day of free, public activities, including a session with Guillaume, a historic tour, a presentation on music therapy and a spring concert with the College’s Chorale and the Sisters of Providence’s Schola Cantorum, featuring Guillaume’s new piece.

“This song kindles the awe of what can be made possible by placing ourselves into the hands of Providence,” said Madrigal member Sherry Bube, a sophomore from Nashville, Ind., who is studying music therapy. “Being able to perform the piece with such dedicated and enthused Woodsies makes it that much more special.”

Originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Guillaume blends his cultural roots with his American upbringing to create a sound unlike anything heard before. The Miami Herald praised his work for its “impressive maturity and striking melodic distinction.”

Guillaume, a University of Miami graduate, commissions works for many nationally recognized ensembles including Seraphic Fire, Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Chorus and The Young New Yorkers Chorus.

 The Grammy award-winning group Chanticleer recently performed his moving piece, “Kalinda.” Using the poetry of his father, Gabriel T. Guillaume, and the journals of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, he composed “La Providence” specifically for women’s voices.

“I think ‘La Providence’ is going to be very popular with women’s choirs around the world,” Boswell said. “It’s very exciting to have it start here at The Woods.”

The college is planning  related events on Saturday.

• The Story Behind “La Providence” A New Choral Work for Women Inspired by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn the details behind Sydney Guillaume’s new composition, “La Providence.”

• Providence Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting. Take a guided tour of the college’s historic grounds.

• Music Therapy at SMWC: Where Passion meets Providence, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn how music therapy continues St. Mother Theodore Guerin’s vision for service and love for music. Participants will have opportunities to experience some music therapy methods.

• “Praise and Providence,” 4 to 5:30 p.m.

This choral concert explores praise and Providence in the role of faith and features the world premiere of Guillaume’s “La Providence.”

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