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University Jazz Bands And Jazz Singers, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

The university jazz ensembles performed a joint concert, including three pieces by the University Jazz Singers under the direction of Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson.

"Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven" For Satb Choir And Piano (South Bend, In), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the Vesper Chorale, conducted by Robert Briggs.

Faculty Jazz Combo Recital, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

Dr. Wilson performed with UTEP faculty jazz colleagues, including works by Monk, Parker, Jobim, Carter and Cole.

University Choirs Concert, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

The University Chorus, Chorale and Jazz Singers performed an evening of choral music, conducted by Dr. William McMillan and Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson.

Libretto Y Canto, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

The Music Theatre Company performed an evening of new music composed by Department of Music students in collaboration with students from the UTEP Bilingual Creative Writing Department. This well-received production explored pressing border issues and cultural diversity in the Southwest.

El Paso, University Of Texas. September 25, 2004, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

University Of Cincinnati, College Conservatory Of Music. Gp3 National Group Piano And Piano Pedagogy Forum. August 7, 2004, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Presenter. Invited to join panel with Dr. Ken Williams (Ohio State University) and Maria Balcon and Di Zhu (University of Cincinnati) on "Teaching and Mentoring International Students."

Process Vs. Product: Fostering Student Success, Elisa Fraser Wilson

Elisa Fraser Wilson

Dr. Wilson presented a seminar on student success to fine arts teachers from the El Paso Independent School District. Topics included what judges look for at choral, sightreading, and solo/ensemble contests, as well as the value of vocal jazz as a recruitment tool and choral program builder, and tips for success in the choral rehearsal.

El Paso, University Of Texas. Michael Salzman Memorial Concert. June, 16, 2004, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Piano Personality, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

“…a powerful reading of Beethoven’s Sonata [op. 109]….impressive interpretation of Prokofiev Sonata no. 3….his fingering showed great clarity of lines, clear as crystal …How fortunate UTEP is to have him on its music staff.” By Betty Ligon.

El Paso, University Of Texas, Faculty Recital. April 18, 2004, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

La Tradicion Pianistique Argentine, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

See "Avec la Pologne," pages 5 and 6 of the PFD document (pages 92-93 of original). This article features the most relevant Argentine leaving pianists, where they were trained and where they live today.

"Macchioni, dont les concerts récents incluen aussi bien Beethoven que Chopin au Ginastera, Guastavino et Castro, incarne parfaitement le mouvement syncrétique "américain."

The University Of Arizona. American Musicology Society And The Society For Ethnomusicology. April 12, 2003, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Peer-reviewed selection.

In the last ten years, perhaps more than ever, the Argentine tango has kept the attention of composers, performers, recording companies, film makers, and audiences all over the world. There are two major periods of time when the tango enjoyed international attention. The first period, in the early 1900's, was driven by the general fever for the exotic, supported by the world fairs, as well as by radio broadcasting and the development of the transportation, film, printing and recording industries. The second period, in the 1980's, was driven almost exclusively by the entertainment industry.

The purpose of this …

"Visions Of The American Great Plains" For Oboe, Two Horns, And String Orchestra (Lima, Peru / 2 Performances), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the National Symphony Orchestra of Peru, conducted by Jose-Luis Maurtua. (Two performances - March 2 & 4, 2003)

College Music Society National Conference, Kansas City. September 20, 2002, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Peer- review selection. Lecture -Recital

Juan José Castro composed Tangos for piano in 1941. Perhaps, this is the first work for piano by a major Argentinean art-music composer that includes tango rhythm. Each tango describes a male character associated with the Argentine tango, exploring the musical, social, and cultural representation of these characters.

The first piece in the set “Evocación” (Evocation) serves as an introduction to the following four tangos. In an impressionistic and improvisatory manner, Castro evokes the famous tango La Cumparsita. The second piece “Llorón” (Whiner) portrays a common character of tango’s lyrics: a male whining, crying, and …

Brazil, Rio De Janeiro, 36th International Council For Traditional Music World Conference. July 09, 2001, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Peer-review selection. Presenter

Panel Presentation "Returning to the Sources: Hispanic Music from the Americas in the Reconstruction of Cultural Identity.

Arizona Music Teachers Association, Tucson. June 7, 2001, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Presenter, Invited.

Presented and demonstrated how private studio teachers can enhance their teaching with the use of computer software for music theory and history. Also, attendees where informed about several free music sites where they can get music materials such as test, scores, sheet music, and where students can practice theory and aural skills.

"Visions Of The American Great Plains" For Oboe, Two Horns, And String Orchestra (Toluca, Mexico), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the combined Chamber Orchestras of Mexico City, and of Central Michigan University, conducted by Jose-Luis Maurtua. Also performed at Tenango del Valle (March 8, 2003). Concerts were part of a series sponsored by the Mexican Institute for Culture.

"From The High Tatras" For Orchestra (Virginia Beach, Va), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia, conducted by Steven Loy. Presentation of winning piece for 2000 BYOV's Composition Competition.

"Five U.K. Pubs I Have Known Intimately - Jeff Foote" And "Three Songs Of Night", For Bass-Baritone Voice And Piano (Mt. Pleasant, Mi), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original compositions by Jeffrey Foote, bass-baritone, and Timothy Oonk, on a Faculty Recital at Central Michigan University.

"Visions Of The American Great Plains" For Oboe, Two Horns, And String Orchestra (Trujillo, Peru), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by the festival chamber orchestra, conducted by Jose-Luis Maurtua.

"Airstreams" For Alto Saxophone And Vibraphone (Original Composition), Dominic Dousa

Dominic Dousa

A performance of my original composition by John Nichol, alto saxophone (Central Michigan University) and Aaron Lack, vibraphone (Central Michigan University - undergraduate student)

Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, New York City. June 25, 2000, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

The Colorado College, Colorado Spring. American Musicology Society And The Society For Ethnomusicology. May 9, 1999, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Peer-review selection.

Lecture-Recital.

Steinway Hall, New York City. January 16, 1996, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, New York City. June 16, 1995, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Columbia University, Teachers College, New York City. June 4, 1995, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Steinway Hall, New York City. January 29, 1995, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Poland, Przemysl, Przemysl Academy Of Music. May 17, 1994, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni

Poland, Krakow, Buckleina Teather. Collaborative Performance. May 7, 1994, Oscar E. Macchioni

Oscar Macchioni