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Senior Recital: Kenne, Clarinet; April 12, 2026, Ben Keene, Momoko Gresham

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fifty-sixth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

8:30 p.m.

27th Annual Isu Jazz Festival: April 11, 2026, Walter Smith Iii

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and forty-eighth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

April 11, 2026

Saturday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Senior Recital: Kate Chasin, Cello, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Patriotism, Philia, And Stereotyping During World War Ii: Correspondence Between Black Composers, Selise Phillips, Joi Carr

Seaver College Research And Scholarly Achievement Symposium

The 20th century was a monumental time for Black composers, especially for those in the UK. Rudolph Dunbar was the first black musician to perform at Royal Albert Hall in London, England. During this time, correspondence between him and William Grant Still, a famous black composer based in America, exists. Still’s rhetorical choices in these letters demonstrate the attitudes of these composers, specifically Still, and how these choices reflect the success of Dunbar’s career. Still, whose compositions started gaining traction in the 1930s, often praised Dunbar for his achievements. These letters all take place during World War II and during …

2025-2026 Master Of Music Recital - Jon Cruz (Cello), Jon Leonard Cruz Cruz, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Does Traditional Music From Different Cultures Affect Sleep Quality Differently?, Keiarra J. Gonzales

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Sleep is crucial for maintaining a balanced metabolism and managing appetite, blood sugar, and diabetes. There are many global sleep challenges among college students, which includes what level of priority sleep is in college populations. Therefore, this study covers the topic question Does Traditional Music From Different Cultures Affect Sleep Quality Differently. Furthermore, this study will include peer-reviewed articles, comparison of musical traditions, and analysis of tempo, instrumentation, and cultural familiarity.

2025-2026 Senior Recital - Julian Rauh (Double Bass), Julian Rauh, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Ppc Recital - Ruvit Bracho (Violin), Ruvit Bracho, Nabil Hetman

PPC/PSDP Recitals

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital, Jonah Bancino

Honors Theses

This video recording showcases my solo viola recital at Western Michigan University. This performance fulfilled the senior recital requirements of the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, as well as the honors thesis requirements of the Lee Honors College. The purpose of the recital was to demonstrate the skills I learned as a music performance student at Western. It showcased many of the pieces I worked on during my time there, including the prelude and fugue to J. S. Bach’s fifth cello suite, the first movement of Bela Bartok’s viola concerto, Max Bruch’s Romance, and a little known viola sonata …

Lisa Cristiani: A Survey And Analysis Of Her Musical Travels Through The Russian Empire (1848-1853), Emilia González Dorantes

LSU Master's Theses

Information about French cellist Lisa Cristiani (1825–1853) and her travels through Imperial Russia has mainly reached us thanks to two articles in French periodicals published around the first decade since her death. These sources prioritized the journey itself, centering the narrative on her travels rather than on her musical activities. Recent scholarship on Cristiani has expanded our previously limited knowledge about her life. Scholars such as Hoffmann (2011) and Deserno (2018) have focused on biographical and feminist analysis, and DeVries (2014) has unveiled new documents from Russian sources. Nonetheless, a detailed examination of her musical performances within Imperial Russia has …

An Analysis Of The Extended Techniques In The Timpani Works Of Christopher Deane, Chase D. Gillett

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The timpani were first introduced to the orchestra in the 1700s, and composers immediately used the instruments in unique ways. To this day, timpani literature continues to experiment with new techniques to create diverse sounds. One such composer who created unique sounds for the instrument was Christopher Deane. Deane is one of the most influential composers of percussion literature whose works are frequently programmed on concerts and recitals. Throughout his career, he has received many commissions from across the United States, won awards for his compositions, and had numerous world premieres at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. His use …

2025-2026 Performance Forum - April 10, 2026, Rebeca Sierra, Nabil Hetman, Owen Chen, Benjamin Garrett, Christian Curran, Nathaniel Jones, Gabrielle Siena, Julia Jacobsen, Devin Salazar, Julian Rauh, Ethan Thompson, Rishi Gurnani, Juan Diaz Quijano, Santiago Moreno, Andrew Bures, Kade Gordon, Dj Combs

Performance Forum

No abstract provided.

Bridging Traditions: A Study And Performance Of Chen Yi's Chamber And Vocal Works, Oufeifei Hu

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Chinese-American composer Chen Yi (b. 1953) is widely recognized for her distinctive integration of Chinese musical traditions and Western classical compositional techniques. Her music frequently incorporates elements of Chinese folk melodies, traditional musical idioms, and cultural aesthetics within a contemporary art-music framework. Despite her growing international reputation, detailed analytical studies of many of her individual works remain limited.

This study examines four selected works by Chen Yi—Chinese Ancient Dance, Meditation, Fisherman’s Song, and From Old Peking Folklore—from both analytical and performance perspectives. Through musical analysis, the study explores how Chen Yi incorporates Chinese musical elements and transforms them within modern …

Exploring Sequential Technical Practices Towards Skill Development And Musical Expression In Violin Performance And String Pedagogy Methods, Erin Kim

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation proposes the Erin Kim System, a pedagogical framework designed to support sequential technical development and musical expression in beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of violin performance. This system examines how structured technical progression, guided repertoire sequencing, and a nurturing learning environment with the teacher and parents can foster skill acquisition and long-term musical engagement among violin students. Musical enjoyment and inspiration serve as primary motivators for learning, particularly when students are encouraged to work toward performing aspirational repertoire such as the Sibelius Violin Concerto. By organizing repertoire and supplemental exercises in a clear step-by-step process, this system enables …

Additions To Clarinet Chamber Ensemble Music: A Focus On The Younger Groups, Martha Elvira Smith Gomez

ATU Scholars Symposium

Chamber ensembles are a valuable tool in music education. However, these ensembles are often overlooked or omitted from the school band program. These ensembles promote individual growth in multiple ways, boosting confidence, independence, reliability, and musicianship. While there already exists extensive repertoire covering the many different types of chamber ensembles, appropriate and diverse music geared towards younger clarinet trios can be very difficult to find.

In my presentation, I will be highlighting the importance of chamber music and guiding the audience through my process for creating the collection of the seven arrangements that compromise my creative portfolio. This collection provides …

2025-2026 Senior Recital - Sarah Conley (Viola), Sarah Conley, Aneliya Novikova

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

Opera A La Carte: April 9, 2026, Dr. Justin Vickers, Charlie Freudenheim, Daniel Dong, Pepe Prados

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and forty-seventh program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

April 9, 2026

2025-2026 Andrés Cárdenes Violin Recital With Sheng-Yuan Kuan, Andres Cardenes, Sheng Yuan Kuan

Faculty Recitals

No abstract provided.

The History, Development, And Continual Evolution Of The Percussion Theatre Genre, Steven L. Wimberley

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

During the twentieth century, artists in every discipline sought to create new, original art that would both challenge societal norms and expand their respective art to new extremes. This expansion in contemporary music saw the emergence of electronics, chance elements, “found sounds,” speaking, acting, and physical gestures. As we continue through the twentieth century, we also see the onset of the percussionist as an independent musical artist and a desire for original music for percussion. The intersection of these new developments created what is known as percussion theatre.

Percussion theatre can be broadly defined as a genre of musical composition …

Freshman Recital: Wesley Guyer, Bassoon; April 8, 2026, Wesley Guyer, Eugene Howard

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and forty-fifth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

April 8, 2026

Wednesday Evening

6:00 p.m.