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Jordan Hamilton, Cello, Jordan Hamilton

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JORDAN HAMILTON, Cello
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano

Jordan Hamilton is a graduate student from Upper Marlboro, Md. majoring in performance. He studies with Prof. Bruce Uchimura.

Anibal J. Hernández, Trombone, Anibal J. Hernández

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ANIBAL J. HERNÁNDEZ, Trombone
• assisted by Helen Lukan, Piano Megan Healy, Violin Darren Chan, Violin Adriana Fernández, Cello Karl Schrock, Harpsichord

Anibal J. Hernández is a graduate student from Arecibo, Puerto Rico majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Irina Kagan, Violin, Irina Kagan

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• IRINA KAGAN, Violin
• assisted by Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano

Irina Kagan, a KSO/WMU scholar, is a graduate student from San Jose, Calif. majoring in violin performance. She studies with Prof. Renata Knific.

Chas Helge, Cello, Chas Helge

School of Music Graduate Recitals

Chas Helge is a graduate student from Manistee majoring in music performance. He studies with Professor Bruce Uchimura.

Gesture-Sensing Technology For The Bow: A Relevant And Accessible Digital Interface For String Instruments, Zachary Boyt

Masters Theses

Technological advances in powerful, miniaturized electronics have created a growing potential to continue the evolution of string instruments through an accessible digital interface. Although many new types of instruments and controllers have explored this goal, gesture-sensing technology, when paired with the expressive nature of the bow, has provided the most eligible solution towards bridging technology and tradition. Through a selective showcase of technical development, artistic application, and future possibilities, this thesis traces the evolution of gesturesensing bow technology as an accessible digital interface in string instrument performance.

Joshua Holcomb, Viola, Joshua Holcomb

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JOSHUA HOLCOMB, Viola
• William Davdison, Piano
• Gunta Laukmane, Piano

Joshua Holcomb, a KSO/WMU Artist Scholar, is a graduate student from Kalamazoo majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Igor Fedetov.

Brad M. Pulverenti, Conductor, Brad M. Pulverenti

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BRAD M. PULVERENTI, Conductor
• with the University Symphonic Band Recital Choir

Brad M. Pulverenti is a graduate student from San Diego, CA majoring in conducting. He studies with Dr. Scott Boerma.

Paul D. Hardaker, Trumpet, Paul D. Hardaker

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• PAUL D. HARDAKER, Trumpet
• Carl Witt, Piano
• assisted by Adam Phillips, Flugelhorn

Paul D. Hardaker is a graduate student from Flint majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Scott Thornburg.

Dominic Carioti, Saxophone, Dominic Carioti

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DOMINIC CARIOTI, Saxophone
• assisted by Brooke Lauritzen, Vocals Michael Hudson-Casanova, Alto Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Marcus Johnson, Bass Clarinet Curtis James, Trumpet Luke Marlowe, Trombone Kellen Boersma, Guitar Rufus Ferguson, Piano Mark Niskanen, Piano Andrew Rose, Bass Denis Shebukhov, Bass Steven Perry, Drums

Dominic Carioti is a graduate student from Cortland, OH majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Dr. Andrew Rathbun.

Amanda Smith, Viola, Amanda Smith

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• AMANDA SMITH, Viola
• assisted by Sarah Amos, Piano Gunta Laukmane, Piano

Amanda Smith is a graduate student from Wayland majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Igor Fedetov.

Jack’S Place, Scott Cowan

Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA)

The fusion or streaming of French Impressionistic music (harmonic color palettes/schemes) with traditional jazz sensibilities (jazz rhythm, improvisations and instrumentation. This streaming is most evident in the compositions of Aslan’s Act, Narnian Knight, Dayacks, Reflection and My Elizabeth.The harmonic and orchestration colors in these compositions and arrangements emit an emotional charged aural experience.

Ahmed Anzaldua, Piano, Ahmed Anzaldua

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• AHMED ANZALDÚA, Piano

Ahmed Anzaldúa, the Phyllis Rappeport Opera Accompanying Scholar, is a graduate student from Chihuahua, Mexico majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Silvia Roederer.

Liz Glasser, Horn, Liz Glasser

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LIZ GLASSER, Horn
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Shu Wang, Violin Bill Davidson, Piano

Liz Glasser is a graduate student from Middleton, WI majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Elizabeth Fairlie Judge.

Senior Voice Recital, Sarah Mikulski

Honors Theses

No abstract available.

Sophie Petroski, Violin, Sophie Petroski

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• SOPHIE PETROSKI, Violin
• Tina Gorter, Piano
• assisted by Chas Helge, Cello

Laryne Williford, Piano, Laryne Williford

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LARYNE WILLIFORD, Piano

Laryne Williford is a graduate student from Montgomery, AL majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Lori Sims.

Nicholas Chernich, Percussion, Nicholas Chernich

School of Music Graduate Recitals

NICHOLAS CHERNICH, Percussion

Nicholas Chernich is a graduate student from Freedland majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Judy Moonert.

Peter Eldridge, Vocals, & Jeremy Siskind, Piano, 3/17, College Of Fine Arts

School of Music Faculty Recitals

• PETER ELDRIDGE, Vocals
• JEREMY SISKIND, Piano

Tenor Trombone Recital, Rebecca Haines

Honors Theses

This Lee Honors College Thesis consisted of approximately 180 hours of preparation of performance materials, research of compositions to be performed, and composition of program notes. The recital was held on Sunday March 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm in the Dalton Center Recital Hall at Western Michigan University. Works performed included solos for trombone accompanied by student pianist J.J. Treadway and a trio featuring student trumpeter Bonni Lee Beebe. Repertoire included works for trombone by von Weber, Hindemith, Blacher, Jørgensen, and Šulek. Works performed were composed during the Romantic and Modern eras. Approximately 50 audience members were present, including members …

Mitchell Curry, Trumpet, Mitchell Curry

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• MITCHELL CURRY, Trumpet
• assisted by D. Giles Simmer, Soprano Jeremy Larson, Piano Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano Michelle Bessemer, Violin Sophie Petroski, Violin Laura Boekeloo, Viola Jonathon Boyd, Viola Samantha Hickey, Cello Allyson Pérez, Cello Steven Fernandez, Bass

Dan Willenberg, Piano, Dan Willenberg

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DAN WILLENBERG, Piano
• assisted by Kirsten Alario, Vocals Bryan Blowers, Guitar Mike Horrigan, Bass Dave Van Haren, Drums

Dan Willenberg is a graduate student from Chesterfield majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Jeremy Siskind.

Andrew Rose, Bass, Andrew Rose

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ANDREW ROSE, Bass
• assisted by Nashon Holloway, Vocals Dominic Carioti, Tenor Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Mark Niskanen, Piano Dan Willenberg, Piano Bryan Blowers, Guitar Dave Van Haren, Drums

Andrew Rose is a graduate student from Moscow, ID majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Tom Knific.

Kejuan Carter, Jazz Vocals, Kejuan Carter

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• KEJUAN CARTER, Jazz Vocals
• assisted by Dominic Carioti, Alto Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Marcus Johnson, Baritone Saxophone Curtis James, Trumpet Elliot Bild, Trumpet Luke Marlowe, Trombone Hugh Little, Piano Bryan Blowers, Guitar Mike Horrigan, Bass Dave Van Haren, Drums

KeJuan Carter is a graduate student from Chicago, IL majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Greg Jasperse.

D. Giles Simmer, Soprano, D. Giles Simmer

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• D. GILES SIMMER, Soprano
• Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano and Harpsichord
• assisted by Mitchell Curry, Trumpet Steven Fernandez, Double Bass

Whitney Miller, Bassoon, Whitney Miller

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• WHITNEY MILLER, Bassoon
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Emily Solomon, Harpsichord Amber Feltrin, Percussion Skye Hookham, Percussion Alex Snyder, Percussion

Whitney Miller is a graduate student from Dumfries, VA majoring in performance. She studies with Dr. Wendy Rose.

Adam Phillips, Trumpet, Adam Phillips

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ADAM PHILLIPS, Trumpet
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Ray Bazz, Trumpet
• and the Graduate Brass Quintet Ray Bazz, Trumpet Adam Phillips, Trumpet Liz Glasser, Horn Anibal Hernandez, Trombone Chance Trottman-Huiet, Tuba

Adam Phillips is a graudate student from Union, MO majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Scott Thornburg.

Lucas Noel Florin, Oboe And English Horn, Lucas Noel Florin

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LUCAS NOEL FLORIN, Oboe and English Horn
• Nicholas Laban, Piano
• assisted by Sandra Fernandez, Flute Adam Phillips, Trumpet

Lucas Noel Florin is a graduate student from Saint Clair Shores, MI majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Michael Miller.