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Shanghai Quartet With Yiwen Lu, Office Of Arts + Cultural Programming, Peak Performances At Montclair State University

2017-2018 Women Innovators in the Performing Arts

Known worldwide for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and expansive repertoire, the Shanghai Quartet melds traditional Chinese folk music, masterpieces of Western musical literature and cutting-edge contemporary works. This renowned quartet continues its tradition of expanding the musical palette of its audiences by introducing Yiwen Lu, acclaimed young master of the erhu, a two-stringed instrument whose versatile, expressive tone is an essential element of Chinese folk music and culture. Lu’s virtuosity allows her to blend techniques and styles – modern and traditional, Eastern and Western –defying expectations for this “simple” instrument.

Monika Ansinn - Senior Trombone Recital, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2015-2016

Monika Ansinn featuring works by Hindemith, Beach, Barat.

Trombone Trio includes Tyler Ronto, and Alan Mitchell.

Monika Ansinn Senior Trombone Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2017-2018

Monika Ansinn presents her senior recital featuring works by Alan Mitchell and Tyler Ronto.

2017-2018 Gingerbread Holiday Concert, Lynn University Philharmonia, Jon Robertson

Philharmonia

15th Annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert presented by Lynn University and Friends of the Conservatory of Music

Lynn Chamber Music Competition 2017, Huyen Anh Nguyen, Sing Hong Lee, William Ford-Smith, Khosiyatkohn Khusanova, Natalia Hidalgo, Kayla Williams, Akmal Irmatov, Kristine Mezines, David Brill, Niki Khabbazvahed, Guzal Isametdinova, Emilio Rutllant, Trevor Mansell, James Abrahamson, James Currence, Isaac Roles, Francesca Arnone, Renate Falkner, Joseph Robinson

Lynn Chamber Music Competition

Judges

• Dr. Francesca Arnone
• Renate Falkner
• Joseph Robinson

Winners (New York Prize)

• Fantasia Trio: David Brill (violin), Niki Khabbazvahed (cello), Guzal Ismetdinova (piano)
• Winners Concert on May 1, 2018 at Kosciuszko Foundation

Winners (Miami Prize)

• Syzygy Wind Quintet: Emilio Ruttlant (flute), Trevor Mansell (oboe), James Abrahamson (clarinet), James Currence (horn), and Isaac Roles (bassoon)

Hadid Cortez - Senior Violin Recital, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2017-2018

Hadid Cortez featuring works by Bach, Bruch, and Brahms.

Pianist: Ronnie Zanella

Ana Lozano Graduate Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2017-2018

Ana Lozano performs her Graduate Recital featuring pieces by Beethoven, Schumann and Ravel.

Wind Studio Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

Students of the Department of Music featuring works by Balay, Bach, Rabaud, Bourdeau, Kander and Beach.

Production Of Extended Techniques On The Flute, Sarah Curtiss, Brianna Meissner, Mari Tonsfeldt, Alexis Schwinghamer, Sierra Wenning

Essential Studies UNDergraduate Showcase

When most people think of the flute, the traditional, classical flute sound comes to mind. This research delved into the study of contemporary, non-traditional sounds (extended techniques) because of the number of advantages that the study of extended techniques can provide to all aspects of flute playing. For example, certain techniques can strengthen the flexibility and control of the facial muscles, which helps with tone production, while other techniques can help to develop better awareness and control of intonation. Many extended techniques require different levels of breath control and more comprehensive physical strength, as well. In researching extended techniques, it …

Interactive Cabaret And Amahl And The Night Visitors, Usu Opera, Errik Hood, Dallas Heaton

All Music Department Programs

Much has changed since 1951, when Gian Carlo Menotti composed Amahl and the Night Visitors as the first opera ever written for television. Amahl and the Night Visitors is the story of a miracle that occurs when the Magi stop on their journey to see the Baby Jesus, and it has been a perennial favorite since its first live telecast more than 65 years ago. Despite its lasting popularity, some of the elements of this stunning work have not aged well. Referring to Amahl, the disabled young boy at the center of the story, as ‘crippled’, the calling out of …

Listen In The Library: Usu Clarinet Choir, Usu Clarinet Choir, Nicholas Morrison

All Music Department Programs

The monthly concert series, Listen in the Library, featured student performers in library spaces on the Logan campus. These short, pop-up concerts were one of the ways the USU Libraries was involved in USU’s “Year of the Arts” in 2017-2018. While the library regularly features students’ visual art and exhibits, Listen in the Library brought the performing arts into the space, making student accomplishments in music audible and visible to a community outside the concert hall.

Uni Clarinet Studio Recital, December 5, 2017 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Holiday Concert, December 5, 2017 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Rachelle Gensolin-Senior Piano Recital, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2017-2018

Rachelle Gensoling featuring works by Beethoven, Scriabin, Schostakovich, and Chopin.

Trynchuk Studio Recital, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

Students of the Department of Music featuring works by Vieuxtemps, Barber, Dvorak, Brahms, Schumann, Sibelius, Sarasate, Grieg, Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Prokofieff, and Bruch.

Au Wind Symphony Christmas Concert "Laughing All The Way", Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

AU Wind Symphony under the conduction of Mr. Byron Graves, featuring christmas works by Wasson, Hazo, Del Borgo, Stotter, Longfield, Tchaikovsky, Martino, Holcombe, Niehaus, Edmondosn, Taggart, and Anderson.

School Of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter, December 2017, School Of Music

School of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter

Accomplishments and news from the faculty and staff of the School of Music at Illinois State University.

The Tri-State High School Band Symposium: An Honor Band Experience For The Region's Finest Wind And Percussion Players And Their Directors, Usu Wind Orchestra, Thomas P. Rohrer, Jazz Orchestra, Jon Gudmundson, Caine Woodwind Quintet, Bonnie Schroeder, Aggie Marching Band, Lane Weaver, Caine Saxophone Quartet, Caine Brass Quintet, Max Matzen, Caine Percussion Quartet, Jason Nicholson, Robert Sheldon, Mathew Inkster

All Music Department Programs

A sampler concert conducted by Robert Sheldon & Mathew Inkster.

2017-2018 Master Class - Elmar Oliveira (Violin), Elmar Oliveira, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Nalin Myoung, Natalia Hidalgo, Olga Konovalova, Karolina Kukolova, Shanshan Wei, Feruza Dadabaeva, Katherine Baloff

Master Classes

No abstract provided.

2017-2018 Dean's Showcase No. 2, Natalia Hidalgo, Virginia Mangum, Jonathan Hearn, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Timothy Fernando, Kristine Mezines, Kayla Williams, David Brill, Dunia Andreu, Erika Andersen, Jiawei Yuan, Niki Khabbazvahed, Molly Flanagan, Alla Sorokoleova, John Antisz, Yana Lyashko, Irina Antsiferova, Julia Jakkel, Sonya Nanos

Dean's Showcase

No abstract provided.

Winter Songs 2017, Cory Evans, Claudia Bigler, Heather Williams, Usu Combined Choirs, Usu Chorale, Usu Women's Choir, Usu Chamber Singers

All Music Department Programs

USU Combined Choirs perform Winter Songs with USU Women's Choir, USU Chorale, and USU Chamber Singers.

Uni Percussion Studio Fall Concert, November 30, 2017 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Fate & Redemption: Grieg's Peer Gynt And Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Usu Symphony Orchestra, Sergio Bernal

All Music Department Programs

Utah State University Symphony Orchestra presents Fate & Redemption: Grieg's Peer Gynt and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.

Senior Piano Recital - Jonathan Doram, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2016-2017

Jonathan Doram featuring works by Beethoven, Franck, Ravel and Bach-Busoni.

The Iowa Composers Forum Fall 2017 Concert Series: Hammers & Mallets, November 27, 2017 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Piano Studio Recital Of Chi Yong Yun, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

Students of the Department of Music featuring works by Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Haydn, Scarlatti, Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, and Gershwin.

Au Symphony Orchestra's Fall Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

Music of the Romantic Period

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the conduction of Dr. Claudio Gonzalez, featuring Carla Trynchuk as soloist, performing pieces by Bruch, and Schumann.

Cache Symphony Orchestra, Mark Emile, Cache Symphony Orchestra

All Music Department Programs

Caine College of the Arts Department of Music presents Cache Symphony Orchestra.

Senior Recital - Ashley Gunnell, Ashley Gunnell, Dallas Heaton, Jazz Combo

All Music Department Programs

This recital is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Music Performance.

Faith Of Our Fathers, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2017-2018

Andrews University Department of Music Voice Students featuring Hymns and African-American Spirituals.