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Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2014, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis Dec 2014

Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2014, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Fall 2014 Tiger Steel concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis. Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble, specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.


Bridge To A Millennium, Daniel Rager Nov 2014

Bridge To A Millennium, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

1) Sedona (D. Rager) 2) As Torrents in Summer (Elgar/D. Rager) 3) Percussive Soundscapes - 4 mvts, percussion septet (D. Rager) 4) Ever Endeavor (D. Rager) 5) Bridge to a Millennium - Symphony No. 1 (D. Rager)


The History Of The Marimba, Daniel Rager Nov 2014

The History Of The Marimba, Daniel Rager

Dan Rager

The author presents an international and historical history of one of the earliest melodic percussion instruments made by man. His research suggests the instrument was widespread throughout Asia and Africa, although many other regions claim it to have originated in their country. Known by many names and created from an endless array of materials, this paper reflects the marimbas evolution from the fourteenth century to present day. The writer’s research encompasses the marimbas social roles, musical functions, timbres and styles across many countries as well as its evolution into the twenty-first century.


A Global Journey: Percussion Ensemble Concert, Fall 2014, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis Nov 2014

A Global Journey: Percussion Ensemble Concert, Fall 2014, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Percussion Ensemble concert held on November 3, 2014. The concert, directed by Ryan Lewis, was held in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Building.


Tiger Steel Concert, Spring 2014, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis Apr 2014

Tiger Steel Concert, Spring 2014, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Spring 2014 Steel Band concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis and featuring Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble. Tiger Steel specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.


Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Scott Herring, Spring 2014, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis, Scott Herring Mar 2014

Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Scott Herring, Spring 2014, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis, Scott Herring

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Spring 2014 Percussion Ensemble concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis, and featuring guest artist Dr. Scott Herring.