Ann Marie LeQuyea

    Ann Marie LeQuyea is a music therapy major at the University of Dayton, who is striving to further develop her music education in order to reach a qualified, professional level.  She studies voice under Professor Lee Hoffman and has involvement with the University's Choral Union and Ebony Heritage Singers.  Ann Marie is one of three music majors in the Chaminade Scholarship Program at the University of Dayton.  

    Ann Marie began her music career at age seven when she joined the St. William Church chorus, which continued throughout her seventh grade year.  She furthered her music experience when she studied flute under the instruction of Mrs. Jean Harasym from fourth grade through eighth grade.

 Ann Marie's contribution to her high school's music department developed her passion to be surrounded with music for the rest of her life.  Her participation in the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Chorus, along with guitar lessons under Mr. Pete of Willow Music, began in the fall of 1998.  At the start of her Junior year, Ann Marie joined the NDCL Show Choir, directed by Mrs. Victoria Fortna.  In November of 1999, Ann Marie began private vocal study under Mrs. Barbara Visocky at St. William Church in Euclid, Ohio.

 

Godspell April 2001

    Senior year created many opportunities for Ann Marie to grow musically.  Ann Marie became involved in the NDCL Orchestra, directed by Mr. Joseph Acerra and the Liturgical Music Ministry, led by Mr. Anthony Camino, while continuing her participation in the NDCL Chorus, conducted by Mr. Thomas Lipps.  She was appointed the student director of both the orchestra and the chorus, became secretary of the music room, and achieved position as first chair flutist in orchestra.  She performed numerous solos throughout the school year at NDCL Masses and assemblies.  In order to better prepare for a music major, Ann Marie began private piano studies in November of 2000 under Mrs. Barbara Klonowski of Willoughby Fine Arts Academy.  Ann Marie played the role of Peggy in the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin performance of Godspell in April of 2001 and was asked to sing at the Class of 2001's graduation in June of 2001.  Because of her dedication, Ann Marie was awarded the National School Choral Award, the National School Orchestra Award, and the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Performing Arts Music Scholarship at the 2001 NDCL Performing Arts Awards Banquet. 

 

2001 NDCL Performing Arts Banquet

    Serving others through her music has been most fulfilling to Ann Marie.  Because God has blessed her with the gift of music, she desires to use it to better the lives of others.  In the fall of 1998, Ann Marie accepted the position as co-leader of Music Ministry for her youth group, Youth for Christ (YFC).  She and Jim Sanders, friend and fellow member of YFC, lead all music for Cleveland YFC meetings and retreats.  In the summer of 1999, Ann Marie and Jim, along with the YFC band, performed an original composition by Jim and Ann Marie at the YFC National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.  Ann Marie currently leads the music for the college-based YFC in Dayton. 

YFC Retreat May 2000

     Ann Marie credits God, her loving family, and her friends for inspiring her music.  In May of 1999, Ann Marie co-wrote and performed a song, dedicated to her brother, as a gift for his wedding.  Writing music and poetry has become an expression of Ann Marie and has brought joy to her life and to the lives of others.