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Jazz Combos I And Ii: April 16, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 16, 2026

Thursday Evening

7:30 p.m.

West African Drumming And Dance Ensemble: April 15, 2026, Nana Hemaa Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 15, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Powwow Sound: The Differences Between Northern And Southen Style Music, Alison P. Walker

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

The purpose of this study was to observe the music performed at Powwows and the differences of the sound according to region.

I examined the changes based on region that made the style of music performed different.

University Of Richmond Wind Ensemble, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Music Factory I & Ii: April 13, 2026, Carl Schimmel, Alex Stephenson, Roy Magnuson, Alex Taylor

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 13, 2026

Monday Evening

6:00 & 8:00 p.m.

Senior Recital: Mitcheff, Voice; April 12, 2026, Isabella Mitcheff, Chesia Goulart

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fiftieth program of the 2025-2026.

April 12, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

1:30 p.m.

2025-2026 Woodwind Department Recital, Betania Canas, Mia Cotton, Ay Kawasaki, Aj Meyer, Daniel Cruz, Amanda Rearden, Karen Trujillo, Rishi Gurnani, Chase Hogan, Juanita Jaimes, Noah Suarez, Nicholas Weathers, Jacob Lomboy, Derek Lund, Ethan Thompson, Ziling Wang

Studio Recitals

No abstract provided.

Spring Choral Concert, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Toby Tate, Composition And Guitar, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Senior Recital: Andrew Kowal, Piano, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

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.

Junior Recital: Adrowski, Flute; April 12, 2026, Alexandra Adrowski, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

2:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Michael Hammon, Trombone; April 12, 2026, Michael Hammon, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

4:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Wolz, Viola; April 12, 2026, Val Wolz, Zeph Mussman, Grace Eom

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

5:30 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble: April 12, 2026, David Collier, Ben Stiers

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fifty-fifth program of the 2025-2-26 season.

April 12, 2026

Sunday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Parker, Flute; April 12, 2026, Melanie Parker, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Saturday

Noon

Graduate Lecture Recital: Tseng, Violin; April 12, 2026, Linting Tina Tseng, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

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

Kemp Recital Hall

April 12, 2026

Sunday Evening

8:00 p.m.

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

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

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.

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

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Junior and Senior Recitals

No abstract provided.

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 …