Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7 PM and Sunday, March 2 at 3 PM
Central Presbyterian Church — 200 E 8th St, Austin, Texas 78701

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Hear Me Roar!

Katrina Saporsantos, conductor
Jordan Walsh, percussion
Annette Eicker, cello
Benjamin Dia, piano

Program

* indicates world premiere performance
full Program PDF here

Text: Reena Esmail based on a quote of Brian Palmer | Music: Reena Esmail
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I advocate for Peace.

Text: Ukrainian for “Peace Now” | Music: Joan Szymko
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Text: Toujan Atari | Music: Shireen Abu-Khader; arr. Hawanim Ensemble
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I dream with my eyes wide open.

Text and Music: Laura Mercado-Wright
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Text: Langston Hughes | Music: Evan Blaché (ASCAP)
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Text and Music: James Tecuatl-Lee
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Text and Music: Zanaida Stewart-Robles
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Text: Song of Solomon 8:10 | Music: Robin Estrada
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I am strong. I am Strength.

Music: Florence Price
Annette Eicker, cello and Benjamin Dia, piano
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INTERMISSION

Sandra Fivecoat Memorial
Composition Contest Winner

Text and Music: Gay Kahkonen
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I listen deeply. I remember. I fight.

Text: Shantel Sellers | Music: Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
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Text: Brittny Rae Crowell | Music: B.E. Boykin
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Text and Music: Liv Grace; arr. Liv Grace & Grace Brigham
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Text: bell hooks | Music: Tara Mack
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Text: Amir Rabiyah | Music: Mari Esabel Valverde
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I Celebrate Me. I Celebrate Us.

Text: Kendra Preston Leonard | Music: Steven Sérpa
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Text and Music: Rosephanye Powell
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Inversion Cares Partner

Gender Unbound is a trans and intersex arts community organization that is proudly led by trans and intersex artists.

Their mission is to uplift and support transgender and intersex people in Central Texas through building community spaces, spotlighting local talent and fostering connection, joy, relaxation, and creativity. They host events ranging from art markets, to music and performance showcases, to film nights, to creative workshops, to art gallery exhibits, and more—all planned by and featuring trans and intersex artists. Gender Unbound is a volunteer-powered organizing team that prioritizes sustainability and joy-centered work.

Thank you Jae Lin, Gender Unbound Executive Director, and Evan Mahony, Gender Unbound Organizer, for being at our concerts this weekend!

https://www.genderunbound.org

Hear Me Roar Artists

Annette Eicker, cello

Benjamin Dia, piano

Bethany Naef Ammon (A1)

Cami Everitt (S1)

Carlee Abschneider (S2)

Cassidy Wallace (A2)

Christa Tumlinson (S2)

Erin Yousef (S1)

Jamieson Taylor (S2)

Jennifer Hymel (A1)

Jordan Walsh, percussion

Julia Sterner-Holden (S2)

Katrina Saporsantos, Director

Kendall Richard (A1)

Kristen Thomas (A1)

Layna Bergstedt (A2)

Marjorie Halloran (S1)

Maureen Broy Papovich (S1)

Rebecca Stidolph (A2)

Ritika Bhattacharjee (A1)

Rosa Mondragón Harris (A1)

Sophio Dzidziguri (A2)

Suzette Emberton (S1)

Wravan Godsoe (A2)

PRODUCTION

Elise Etherton, Sound Engineer
, Photography
, Videography
, Stage Manager

INVERSION PERSONNEL

STAFF

Trevor F. Shaw, Artistic Director
Katrina Saporsantos, Executive Director and Da Capo Conductor
Adrienne Inglis, Artist and Community Relations

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jonathan Riemer, president
Guillermo Delgado
Jenny Houghton
Kathy Leighton
Meredith Ware Morrow

DONORS

Many thanks to our individual, business, and sustaining donors going into our seventh season! For a current list of donors, visit the donation page on our website.