2008 Rock the CASA Concert

Contributed by: Ferlie Yruma

On Oct. 31, 2008, the wildly successful Rock the CASA concert was held at Mendelssohn Theatre. Rock the CASA is a variety show including performances by the best entertainment groups on the University of Michigan campus. Student performances included an array of comedians, a capella groups, bands, and dance groups. 100% of ticket sales benefit CASA of Washtenaw County.

Please check out the 2008 Rock the CASA Photo album below:

From 2008 Rock the CASA Concert

Thanks to Kappa Alpha Theta for providing some of the pictures!
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YOU ROCK!!

CASA of Washtenaw County would like to thank the following event supporters. The concert would not have been successful without them!


SPONSOR:

Kappa Alpha Theta - Eta Chapter annually holds a variety show called Rock the CASA to raise money for CASA of Washtenaw County. For information about Kappa Alpha Theta, please check out their website: http://www.umich.edu/%7Etheta/


PERFORMERS: (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Amazin' Blue:

Amazin' Blue performers: Elise Amato, Camila Ballario, Caitlin Bloom, Jessica Bloom, Austin Chrzanowski, Joe Dimuzio, Gabriel Fazio, Bethany Felder, Lance Fletke, Andres Holder, Kirsten Knisely, Jake McClory, Adam Moskal, Peter Preonas

Amazin' Blue has a big concert on Saturday, Nov. 15th (8 PM) at Rackham auditorium. Tickets can be bought at the door or at MUTO (Michigan Union Ticket Office). They have also just released a new CD (Lost in Sound). For more information, please check out their website, www.amazinblue.org

Below is a video snippet of Amazin' Blue's 2008 Rock the CASA performance:




Cadence


Cadence performers: Michelle Chirby, Danielle Berridge, Kaylie Hanson (Co-President), Laura Thompson, Lara Leitner, Megan Argillander, Megan Avesian, Cassie Ruch, Sarah Hardy, Sophie Kruz, Sarah Schleicher, Sabrina Tharani

Cadence is a modern and lyrical dance company at the University of Michigan. For more information about them, please go to http://sitemaker.umich.edu/cadencedancecompany/home


ComCo


ComCo performers: Mallory Bradford, Alex Weatherup, Erica Ranade, Adnan Pirzada, Jamielyn Beatty, Teddi Milan, Alex Stuessy, Spencer Smith, Matthew Blinstrub, Jordan Rochelson

ComCo is University of Michigan's oldest and best improv group. For more information about Comco, please check out their website: http://www.umuac.org/comedy/index2.html


EnCore


EnCore performers: Adie Angrist, Keith Binion, Lauren Boumaroun, Gabi Brazg, Akiya Brown, Jonathan Choi, Karl Josef Co, Sasha Compère, Kevin Duong, Liane Hajduch, Tynika Johnson, Lara Leitner, Carmen Loo, Maddie Moore, Trang Nguyen, Courtney Power, Jasmine Sadler, Rachel Wehner, Lauren Wolfe, Amanda Wong, Talun Zeitoun

EnCore is a multicultural, coed, hip hop dance group based at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. For more information, please check out their website: http://www.encoreumich.com/EnCore.html Also, please check out their YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/encoreumich

Below is a video snippet of EnCore's 2008 Rock the CASA performance:




The Friars


Friars performers: (1) Andrew Mueller, (2) Sean Morris, (3) Andy Ballard, (4) Drew Bollinger, (5) Danny Dunlap, (6) Abraham Heller Hiatt, (7) Alex Weatherup, (8) Eric Emeott

For more information about the Friars, please check out their website (http://www.umich.edu/~ummgc/friars/index.html) and their YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheFriars

Below is a video snippet of The Friars's 2008 Rock the CASA performance:




FunKtion


FunKtion performers: Tomas Kim, Andrew Krebsbach, Justin Tien, Steve Lai, Anthony Baber, Terence Chua, James Dean, Vincent Giang

Loosen your hips, unhinge your joints, stretch your legs and get ready to dance. Nod your head, clap your hands, move you feet and melt with the beat as FunKtion brings you it's unique blend of fun-loving entertainment. From street corners to stage center, funKtion has been doing it right since '99. For more information about FunKtion, please check out their website: http://www.umfunktion.com/


Great Divide


Great Divide performers: Teddy Grossman-Guitar,Vocals; Jeff Leibovich-Keyboards; Joey Gaon-Lead Guitar; Josh Teitelbaum-Drums; Hiro Sato-Bass; Jake Kenowitz- Trumbone
Eric Schindler- Saxaphone

Great Divide is influenced by the traditional roots of Blues, Country, Soul, Funk or otherwise, good ol' fashioned Rock and Roll. Great Divide strives to preserve the elements of Rock's rich history, while exposing a new generation to the experience of their brand of honest, down-home music. For more information, please check out their MySpace site: http://www.myspace.com/greatdivideannarbor


RhythM


RhythM performers: Kristin Landsiedel (Director), Laura Langberg (Executive Board Member), Melanie Chapekis (Executive Board Member), Jessica Rapp (Executive Board Member), Whitney Switch, Brittany Turner, Liz Hatfield, Rachel Brigell, Chelsea Kimball, Lauren Metille, Samantha Gardner

RhythM is a student-run performance group comprised of passionate and dedicated, advanced tap dancers. For more information, please e-mail them at rhythmtap@umich.edu and/or rhythmexec@umich.edu