DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS Performing Arts Highlights 2009-2010 |
FMU
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series Thursday, 10 September 2009 Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm Paolo André
Gualdi,
piano
Paolo André Gualdi began studying piano with his father at the age of five, and continued at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy. He received his diploma cum laude from the Conservatory Arrigo Boito in Parma under the tutelage of Roberto Cappello, and in 2002 he obtained a Masters Degree in Piano Performance at Carnegie Mellon University, studying with Enrique Graf. He has participated in master classes with György Sandor, Earl Wild, and Menahem Pressler. Mr. Gualdi has won the top prize in the European Competition of Ostuni, the Altruda National Competition of Vasto and the Françoise Grimaldi National Competition of San Polo. Winning the “De Martino Award” at the Ibla International Piano Competition enabled him to study at Elon University with Dr. Victoria Fischer. During this period he won first prize and the 15th Bartók-Kabalevsky International Competition in Virginia. Mr. Gualdi has played solo and chamber music recitals in Italy and the United States and been featured soloist with the Parma Wind Orchestra, the Warren Civic Orchestra, and the UGA Symphony Orchestra. In Italy he has given recitals for the A.Gi.Mus. (Associazione Giovanile Musicale), Accademia Ori, Amici del Conservatorio di Parma, and Accademia Amadeus. He has also performed at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival USA. Prior to joining the faculty of Francis Marion University, Paulo served on the faculties of Elon University, Emmanuel College, and Oxford College of Emory University. He is completing the DMA in piano performance from the University of Georgia with Dr. Evgeny Rivkin. |
Francis
Marion
University
Lecture
Series Thursday, 24 September 2009 Thomason Auditorium, Lee Nursing Building, 4:45 pm "A Modern Greek Electra: Michael
Cacoyannis' cinematic reception of the classical
heroine"
Dr. Anastasia Bakogianni, The Open University, United Kingdom Dr. Bakogianni has been a Research Fellow at the Institute of Classical Studies and holds the Ph.D. in Classics from the University of London (2004). She is an expert on Ancient Greek Drama and its Modern Interpretations and is currently involved in a project that “documents and analyzes the literary surge of interest in Greek texts and drama” during the late twentieth and early twenty-first century. Her interests include Greek Drama and its Reception, particularly Modern Greek Receptions, Women in Antiquity and Classical Mythology. She is associate editor of New Voices In Classical Reception Studies. A reception will follow Dr. Bakogianni’s presentation in the lobby of the Lee Nursing Building. This program is being cosponsored by the Francis Marion University Department of Fine Arts and the Department of English, Modern Languages and Philosophy. The event is open to the public and free of charge. |
FMU
Fine Arts Guest Recital Series Monday, 28 September 2009, 2:30 pm Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center Balkan Quartet
Four established chamber and solo musicians joined together and developed into Balkan Quartet - a dynamic and inspirative string group. Serbian violinists Sinisa Ciric, Mirna Ogrizovic-Ciric, violist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and Bulgarian cellist Martin Gueorguiev started their collaborations as section leaders of the Gwinnett Ballet Orchestra in Atlanta, Georgia, often playing as a representative quartet for this institution. "We were fitting well together on a music and personal level" explains Ms. Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi. "In our playing together, I could feel the same energy and understanding that comes from our mutual background" adds Ms. Mirna Ciric. The idea to form a group that would revive the powerful and the unique Balkan ethno sound started early among these four friends. "Eventually, we want to expand our sound," says Mr. Sinisa Ciric, "and involve different guest artists on instruments such as voice, percussion, clarinet and brass instruments." Balkan Quartet plays music by talented contemporary composers; Aleksandra Vrebalov, the winner of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Charles Ives Fellowship, 2007, look for more info at: http://www.southoxfordsix.org/WhoWeAre/WhoWeAre/Aleksandra.html Also Aleksandar Gajic, Milos Simic, Brian Mitchell, Konstantin Blagojevic, and merges it with classical string quartet repertoire by composers Martinu and Glasunov. Their focus is to involve and inspire composers to create new music that would use a language reminding and reviving the Balkan rich folk heritage on a highly artistic level. Balkan Quartet is a quartet in residence at Georgia Perimeter College in Atlanta, GA. |
FMU
Fine Arts Chamber
Recital Series Thursday, 8 October 2009 Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm Recital:
FMU Faculty
Jazz
The Francis Marion University music faculty decided to shake things up a bit and improvise their way through a program for a change! Music will be performed by faculty members Paolo André Gualdi on piano, Craig Alberty on sax and wind controller, Randy Oswalt on drums and Terry Roberts on bass, with our fine arts center manager Joe Sallenger sitting in on flutes. Seating is limited, so you may want to arrive a few minutes early! |
FMU
Wind Symphony Concert Tuesday, 27 October 2009 Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm University Wind
Symphony
Featuring Todd Mueller, percussion Dr. Terry Roberts, conductor Todd Mueller is “living the dream” by maintaining an active schedule both as a performer and as a teacher. While earning his Bachelors degree at Florida State University Todd was struck by the variety of music that the University and the local culture had to offer. Unable to narrow his interests to one area of percussion he made a commitment to a lifelong pursuit of the mastery of a broad spectrum of percussion music. This commitment is realized in the broad range of music that he currently performs. Todd is an active soloist performing multi-percussion, keyboard percussion, and timpani works. He is a founding member of the Arasmas Percussion Group. He is the Principal Timpanist of the Asheville Symphony, NC and the Principal Percussionist of the Carroll Symphony, GA. Todd has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera, and the Atlanta Ballet along with other regional orchestras and ensembles. In addition he maintains an active performance schedule freelancing in the Atlanta area. While earning his Masters and Doctorate at the University of Georgia Todd steadily worked his way through the Athens music scene while enjoying opportunities to play Indie-Rock, Country-Rock, Latin-Jazz, Straight Ahead, Big Band, and Heavy Metal. He has recorded in most of the studios in Athens, including working with John Keane (of REM, Indigo Girls, Widespread Panic fame) and most recently recording vibraphone overdubs for PBS. His current popular music projects include One Ton Tomato (a Latin-Jazz quintet with Paolo Gualdi), Baby’s Blue Swing Set featuring Mary Segalis (a 1930s through 1950s Retro- Jazz ensemble), the Jake Mauer Trio, and the Odd Trio (a Metal-Jazz experimental group). Todd is a student of Dr. Thomas McCutchen and the Atlanta Symphony’s Mark Yancich. He is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of percussion at Jacksonville State University, AL. In November Todd will be presenting his study of James Oliverio’s Timpani Concerto No. 1 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis. The Wind Symphony rehearses on Tuesday evenings and is open to adult participation. This is the fourth year we have performed in this format. As you can see from the personnel roster, the membership is evenly divided between FMU students and community participants. We are always seeking additional participants; if you play a band instrument or know someone looking for a place to play, please contact us. Information can be found at http://web.fmarion.edu/~finearts/windband.htm or email Dr. Roberts at troberts@fmarion.edu.
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Todd
Mueller, featured guest percussionist
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FMU
Artist Series Wednesday,
18 November 2009
Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Building, 7:30 pm Free Admission / No Advance Reservations Night Before Christmas Carol by Dr. Elliot Engel Entertainment guaranteed, whether you are a 7 year old or a crotchety old college prof.... "David [zum Brunnen] -- absolutely becomes my great-grandfather on stage!" Cedric Charles Dickens Great Grandson of Author, Charles Dickens The Night Before Christmas Carol is a historically accurate and highly humorous holiday production by renowned Dickens Scholar, Elliot Engel. It takes place in 1843 on the night that Charles Dickens dreams up his idea for a ghostly little Christmas book that becomes world famous. As he composes his winter morality tale, the audience glimpses into the life of the real Dickens explaining his inspirations. Elliot Engel has crafted a work that complements most any holiday event schedule. Ideal for large, medium, and small venues alike, this one-man production has provided family entertainment for ages 8 to 80. David zum Brunnen cleverly performs the role of Dickens and over seventeen Dickensian characters in this 90-minute performance. Critics say "David zum Brunnen, does it very well, indeed . . . zum Brunnen's performance is lively, physical and energetic." Even Charles Dickens own great- grandson, Cedric Dickens, chimes in with "David absolutely becomes my great-grandfather on stage!" Director Serena Ebhardt has honed this production into a spirited holiday present. |
FMU
Department of Fine Arts Thursday, 19 November 2009 Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm University Jazz
Express
Craig Alberty, conductor This semester, the University Jazz Express provides FMU students with an opportunity to explore the jazz repertoire in a small, improvisational ensemble. Contact Dr. Terry Roberts 843.661.1681 for additional information about participating in the Jazz Express. |
FMU
Department of Fine Arts Sunday, 6 December 2009 Kassab Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 3:00 pm Francis
Marion University Concert Choir
Cut Time Show Choir Sue Butler Orr, director Open to all university students, the University Concert Choir has an average enrollment of between 35 and 45 students. This group has sung in numerous area churches and has also performed with the Florence Symphony Orchestra. They have performed such major choral works as the “Polovetzian Dance and Chorus” of Alexander Borodin, the “Schicksalslied” of Johannes Brahms, and the Ninth Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven. Recently their concerts have included selections accompanied by the newly formed Francis Marion string ensemble. Francis Marion’s show choir, CUT TIME is an audition-only group which combines singing and choreography. This group performs throughout the region for schools and service organizations. In the fall of 1996 they traveled to Lake City and Charleston, singing in 5 high schools. In October of 1997 they sang at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando. In 1998 they traveled to Baltimore, Maryland, in Washington, D.C. and in Vienna, Austria. In April of 2002, they returned to Disney World and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. Spring of 2003 included a performance cruise to the Bahamas. |
FMU
Fine Arts Chamber
Recital Series Thursday, 28 January 2010 Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm Terry
Roberts, French
horn & Paolo André
Gualdi, piano
Terry Roberts began his musical studies at the age of five, first with piano, then horn and cello. He completed his Bachelor of Music at Florida State University in 1976 and moved to Europe to further his musical studies. In 1977 he was engaged as Solo Horn of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and in 1984 moved to Monaco as Solo Horn with l'Orchestre Philharmonic du Monte Carlo. In 1993 he moved back to the United States and started a freelance career as soloist, chamber and orchestra musician. Dr. Roberts was a prizewinner in the 1994 American Horn Competition, Professional Division. He has performed and recorded with orchestras throughout Europe and the United States. While performing on the horn, both as soloist and in the orchestra, he took up conducting in Europe. Dr. Roberts studied in Cologne, Germany and at the Conservatoire du Nice, France. He has been able to work with many well known conductors from all over the world such as Lorin Maazel, Daniel Barenboim and Sir Neville Mariner. Dr. Roberts was Music Director/ Conductor of the Chipola Regional Symphony Orchestra in Florida through 1998. Having since completed his Doctorate at Florida State University, Dr. Roberts is currently assistant professor of music at Francis Marion University and Music Director/Conductor of the Florence Symphony Orchestra. Paolo André Gualdi began studying piano with his father at the age of five, and continued at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy. He received his diploma cum laude from the Conservatory Arrigo Boito in Parma under the tutelage of Roberto Cappello, and in 2002 he obtained a Masters Degree in Piano Performance at Carnegie Mellon University, studying with Enrique Graf. He has participated in master classes with György Sandor, Earl Wild, and Menahem Pressler. Mr. Gualdi has won the top prize in the European Competition of Ostuni, the Altruda National Competition of Vasto and the Françoise Grimaldi National Competition of San Polo. Winning the “De Martino Award” at the Ibla International Piano Competition enabled him to study at Elon University with Dr. Victoria Fischer. During this period he won first prize and the 15th Bartók-Kabalevsky International Competition in Virginia. Mr. Gualdi has played solo and chamber music recitals in Italy and the United States and been featured soloist with the Parma Wind Orchestra, the Warren Civic Orchestra, and the UGA Symphony Orchestra. In Italy he has given recitals for the A.Gi.Mus. (Associazione Giovanile Musicale), Accademia Ori, Amici del Conservatorio di Parma, and Accademia Amadeus. He has also performed at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival USA. Prior to joining the faculty of Francis Marion University, Paulo served on the faculties of Elon University, Emmanuel College, and Oxford College of Emory University. He is completing the DMA in piano performance from the University of Georgia with Dr. Evgeny Rivkin. |
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Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series Thursday, 11 February 2010 Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm Brass
5 X 5
Kurt Slaughenhoupt, originally from Bridgeport, WV, attended Murray State University and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in music performance. While in Reno, Kurt played in the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Nevada Opera, Sierra Master’s Chorale, Reno Municipal Band as well as many headliner shows in the casino showrooms in Reno and Lake Tahoe. He has performed for the likes of Red Skelton, Don Rickles, the Temptations, Four Tops, Rich Little, Julio Iglesias and Sammy Davis, Jr. He often performs with artists in the Emil Matys Jazz Festival in Elko, NV that include Eric Marienthal, Steve Weist, Dennis DeBlasio and others. Kurt currently performs with the Florence Symphony, Masterworks’s Choir, and pit orchestras with the Florence Little Theater, the Lake City Community Theater as well as in various weddings, ensembles and church services throughout the area. Kurt’s entire family is musical as well. His son Mark plays trumpet and daughter Dayna and wife Kristin play the flute. Terry Fancey, originally from Green Bay, WI is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a BA in real estate and also a graduate of Columbia International University - MDIV in cross cultural studies. He is presently the Deputy Assessor-Appraisal for the Richland County Assessor’s office. Terry played in the Wisconsin Marching Band (when no women were allowed!!!!) and has played in various community concert bands including the Columbia Community Concert Band. He has also played with the Capital Brass Quintet and the Carolina Brass Ensemble of Columbia, SC. He is a founding member of the Columbia Area Community Jazz Band under Roger Pemberton and a founding member of the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra. Terry presently plays with the Francis Marion Wind Ensemble, the Jimmy Farr Orchestra and on occasion with the Florence Symphony as needed, and finally with Brass 5 x 5 of Florence, SC. Tyler Hutto holds an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s degree from the Ohio State University. He is a member of the Florence Symphony Orchestra where he plays principle horn. Tyler is currently in his fourth year of teaching at Latta Middle and High Schools where he teaches grades 6-12. He is married to Katie Hutto and they have a 3 year old son, Matthew. Jim Bos is a native of Holland, MI, and has been actively involved in instrumental music since the fourth grade. A graduate of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, the University of South Carolina, and of Virginia Commonwealth University, he has taught and directed music in two colleges and several churches. He has been a member of the Columbia Festival Orchestra, the Venice (FL) Symphony and Brass Quintet, and the Eastern Trombone Workshop. Currently he serves as associate pastor of the Church at King Avenue in Florence, SC. Jim Gleason is semi-retired and is the owner of Old World Music, LLC, a wholesale repair facility for orchestral wind instruments. He has 40 years of tuba playing behind him ranging from his first high school job with an Om Pah Band for a German restaurant, being the first freshman to perform in the Wind Ensemble at Wichita State University, to 23 years active duty in the United States Marine Corps Field Bands performing in all 50 states and 12 countries. The high point of his playing was the Bicentennial Band of the Combined Military Forces touring the US in 1976. Jim currently plays with the Frances Marion University Wind Ensemble, Brass 5 x 5 and has had the opportunity to play with the Florence Symphony Orchestra. |
5 X 5 is a
military radio
term
for “we receive you loud
and clear,” so Brass 5 X 5 is "Brass Loud and Clear."
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FMU
Wind Symphony Concert Tuesday, 23 February 2010 Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm University Wind
Symphony
Dr. Terry Roberts, conductor The Wind Symphony rehearses on Tuesday evenings and is open to adult participation. This is the fourth year we have performed in this format. As you can see from the personnel roster, the membership is evenly divided between FMU students and community participants. We are always seeking additional participants; if you play a band instrument or know someone looking for a place to play, please contact us. Information can be found at http://web.fmarion.edu/~finearts/windband.htm or email Dr. Roberts at troberts@fmarion.edu.
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PROGRAM
Vem
ca Branquinha. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ernesto Nazareth
Alma Brasileira (Soul of Brazil) . . . . . . . .Villa-Lobos Troubled Water, based on the spiritual . . . Margaret Bonds "Wade in the Water" La Nuit du Destin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dia Succari Sonata Op. 110 in A-flat major . . . . . . . . . .Beethoven 1. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo 2. Allegro molto 3. Adagio ma non troppo 4. Fuga (Allegro ma non troppo) -intermission - Sonata No. 3 "The Forbidden" . . . . . . . . .Leon Kirchner (written for Joel Fan) Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor . . . . . . . .Frederic Chopin 1. Grave; Doppio movimento 2. Scherzo 3. Marche funèbre: Lento 4. Finale: Presto |
VICTOR HERBERT SELECTIONS
March Of The
Toys/Toyland (Babes
In Toyland) – PianistI’m Falling In Love (Naughty Marietta) – Stefano Kiss Me Again (Mademoiselle Modiste)– Nina Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life (Naughty Marietta) – Duet THE STUDENT PRINCE by ROMBERG Students March & Drinking Song – Pianist Serenade – Duet Golden Days – Duet Deep In My Heart Dear – Duet SHOW BOAT by KERN & HAMMERSTEIN Overture – Pianist Make Believe – Duet Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man – Nina Ol’ Man River – Stefano Life Upon The Wicked Stage – Dance Sequence You Are Love – Duet |
THE MERRY WIDOW by
LEHAR Ball Music Overture/Entrance Music – Pianist Maxim’s – Stefano Vilia – Nina Merry Widow Waltz – Duet TURN OF THE CENTURY SONGS Bethena by Joplin (1905) – Pianist Rings On My Fingers (1909) – Duet Under The Bamboo Tree (1902) – Duet Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis (1904) – Duet OPERETTA SELECTIONS Donkey Serenade/Giannina Mia (Firefly) – Pianist Desert Song (Desert Song) – Stefano When I Grow Too Old To Dream – Duet Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Roberta) – Nina Sweetheart (Maytime) – Duet |
Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler to benefit the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault For additional information email rflannagan@fmarion.edu or call 843.661.1516. We would like to send you a personal invitation to attend some of this year’s other V-Day activities at FMU, which begin on Monday, March 22nd, and conclude on Friday night, March 26th. What is V-Day? Eve Ensler, the award-winning dramatist whose play The Vagina Monologues challenged the status quo and opened eyes concerning gender inequity, domestic and sexual abuse, and female empowerment, formed the V-Day organization in 1998. Though benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues are still the foundation of the V-Day movement, V-Day is now an international organization which, according to their website, “is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.” Each year, colleges and universities across the country host V-Day information weeks and performances of The Vagina Monologues to increase awareness about gender issues and raise money for local organizations that combat the problems of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, this international V-Day group sponsors an annual conference which targets a global trouble spot, a place where violence against women runs rampant, and where women often feel powerless. Recently the focus of the group was on New Orleans, and several of us at Francis Marion attended the conference and learned more about how we can make a difference in our own troubled spot of the world. Violence against women in South Carolina is a problem. Statistics indicate that in South Carolina, there is a forcible rape every four hours and forty-six minutes. In a single day in South Carolina, 1428 people receive services in a sexual assault program. That’s why we’ve organized a series of V-Day events this year, culminating in the student/faculty production of The Vagina Monologues on Friday, March 26th. Many events we have scheduled throughout the entire week, including a panel discussions, movies, body awareness activities, a self-defense class, and other events designed to focus attention on ending violence against women and girls and serving as a forum for self-actualization and affirmation for women. Of course, our goal for planning all of these events is to provide assistance for those in the Pee Dee who desperately need our help. The proceeds from all of these events will be donated to the Pee Dee Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Assault. The performances (and a reception preceding the Friday night performance) are ticketed events. Tickets are $8.00 for students and $10.00 for non-students. We invite you to read more about the The Vagina Monologues and the work of the V-Day organization at http://www.vday.org. But, more importantly, we invite you to participate in the events which will be held here at Francis Marion. |
Fine Arts Chamber Recital Series Thursday, 1 April 2010 Kassab Recital Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 7:30 pm Danijela
Zezelj-Gualdi,
violin
and Paolo André Gualdi, piano
Dr. Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi was born in Croatia where she began her violin studies in 1984. At the age of 11 she joined the Zadar Chamber Orchestra as its youngest member. Her college level studies began in 1993 at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, Serbia, studying violin performance with Professor Eugenia Tchougaeva. In 1998 she graduated from the Academy and joined the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra that same year. In the 1990s Dr. Zezelj-Gualdi concertized throughout Central, Southern and Eastern Europe, performing in Serbia, Austria, Croatia, Italy, and Montenegro. Dr. Zezelj-Gualdi moved to the United States in 1999 to pursue graduate studies in music. In 2001 she graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a Master's degree in music. In 2006 she graduated from the University of Georgia earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Since moving to the U.S., Dr. Zezelj-Gualdi has performed throughout the country, including two performances in Carnegie Hall. She has proven herself an amazingly adaptable musician, performing as a soloist (both orchestral and recital), chamber musician (with notable ensembles such as the ARCO Chamber Orchestra and Classic City Strings) and orchestral musician (as violinist and violist). Her musical career is noted for collaborations with remarkable musicians, and contemporary composers Augusta Reed Thomas and James MacMillan. In the fall of 2004, Dr. Zezelj-Gualdi joined guitarist John Huston and formed Duo Lunaire, a chamber group that performs actively with a diverse repertoire of contemporary and historical music. Dr. Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi currently serves on the faculty of Georgia Perimeter College. Paolo André Gualdi began studying piano with his father at the age of five, and continued at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy. He received his diploma cum laude from the Conservatory Arrigo Boito in Parma under the tutelage of Roberto Cappello, and in 2002 he obtained a Masters Degree in Piano Performance at Carnegie Mellon University, studying with Enrique Graf. He has participated in master classes with György Sandor, Earl Wild, and Menahem Pressler. Prior to joining the faculty of Francis Marion University, Paulo served on the faculties of Elon University, Emmanuel College, and Oxford College of Emory University. He is completing the DMA in piano performance from the University of Georgia with Dr. Evgeny Rivkin.
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FMU
Department of Fine Arts Thursday, 15 April 2010 Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm University Jazz
Express
featuring Wes Funderburk, trombone Craig Alberty, conductor This semester, the University Jazz Express will be joined by master clinician and performing artist Wes Funderburk. Wes has performed and recorded with a wide array of national and internationally-renowned artists including Denise Rich,The Boston Brass, Natalie Cole, Dallas Austin, SoShy, Kelis, Co-Ed, India Arie, Cecil Welch, Slide Hampton, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra. He has also been a featured performer at The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta Black Arts Festival, Candler Park Festival, Inman Park Festival, Montreux-Atlanta Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival. Wes' recording credits include Verve Records, Colombia Records, Universal Records, Arista Records, Giant Step Records, the Cartoon Network and the Weather Channel. His arranging credits include music for Natalie Cole, The Georgia Brass Band, The Atlanta Jazz Orchestra, Kenessaw State University jazz ensemble, Georgia State University jazz ensemble and brass band, The Piedmont Trombone Society, Joe Gransden and the Tempest Little Big Band. Wes is also the leader and co-founder of The Funderhorns - a freelance commercial horn section that has recorded in some of the finest recording studios in the country. As an educator Wes has given clinics and master classes at The University of North Florida, Georgia State University, Columbus State University (Ga), the Mars Hill Low Brass Retreat, Tanglewood Music Camp and numerous high schools across the Southeast. He maintains an active private studio for students of all ages and is currently the low brass instructor at the Atlanta International School. In 2007 Wes joined the faculty at Kennesaw State University as a jazz band director. Wes earned his Bachelor's Degree in trombone performance from the University of North Florida and his Masters' Degree in trombone performance with a concentration in jazz studies from Georgia State University. The Jazz Express provides FMU students with an opportunity to explore the jazz repertoire in a small, improvisational ensemble. Contact Dr. Terry Roberts 843.661.1681 for additional information about participating in the Jazz Express.
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Wind Symphony Concert Tuesday, 20 April 2010 Chapman Auditorium, McNair Science Bldg, 7:30 pm University Wind
Symphony
Dr. Terry Roberts, conductor The Wind Symphony rehearses on Tuesday evenings and is open to adult participation. This is the fourth year we have performed in this format. As you can see from the personnel roster, the membership is evenly divided between FMU students and community participants. We are always seeking additional participants; if you play a band instrument or know someone looking for a place to play, please contact us. Information can be found at http://web.fmarion.edu/~finearts/windband.htm or email Dr. Roberts at troberts@fmarion.edu.
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Dr. Terry
Roberts, conductor
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Community
Festival Saturday, 24 April 2010, 10 am - 6 pm Francis Marion University Campus Art's
International
Festival
Art's
International combines resources
from the Art's
Alive! and International Festivals
that have been held for many years at Francis
Marion University.
It
will be an all-day celebration of regional as
well as international
performing and
visual arts, and vendors will showcase foods
from many cultures. The festival features a
wide
variety of cultural displays, dance,
music, theatrical performances, and song.
Performances are scheduled on
five stages (indoors and outdoors) with events
changing hourly, and in
the
visual arts, the emphasis has been on
demonstration of the creative
process. Of course, visitors may
sample
foods from around the world! |
Sidewalk
Art Competition at Art's Alive!
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FMU
Department of Fine Arts Sunday, 25 April 2010 Kassab Hall, Hyman Fine Arts Center, 3:00 pm Francis
Marion University Concert Choir
Cut Time Show Choir Sue Butler Orr, director Open to all university students, the University Concert Choir has an average enrollment of between 35 and 45 students. This group has sung in numerous area churches and has also performed with the Florence Symphony Orchestra. They have performed such major choral works as the “Polovetzian Dance and Chorus” of Alexander Borodin, the “Schicksalslied” of Johannes Brahms, and the Ninth Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven. Recently their concerts have included selections accompanied by the newly formed Francis Marion string ensemble. Francis Marion’s show choir, CUT TIME is an audition-only group which combines singing and choreography. This group performs throughout the region for schools and service organizations. In the fall of 1996 they traveled to Lake City and Charleston, singing in 5 high schools. In October of 1997 they sang at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando. In 1998 they traveled to Baltimore, Maryland, in Washington, D.C. and in Vienna, Austria. In April of 2002, they returned to Disney World and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. Spring of 2003 included a performance cruise to the Bahamas. |
PROGRAM
CONCERT CHOIR No Need To Knock................................................................................... Sally K. Albrecht I Want To Be Ready................................................................................ Arr. Moses Hogan Kevin Deaver, soloist Stay With Us.................................................................................................... Egil Hovland Oy Es Dia De Placer................................................................................... Thomas Pascual Today is a day to rejoice and to sing. Come everyone! Come everyone and dance! We rejoice this day for the sake of pleasure. Therefore, in Him we have such mysteries of great joy. I Carry Your Heart With Me........................................................................... David Dickau Raise Your Voices........................................................................................... Rolf Lovland Beth Crosby, soloist Va Pensiero.................................................................................................. Giuseppe Verdi Thoughts of beauty, they fly on wings golden, They descend on the land we love so dearly, On the hills and the cliffs we see clearly All our thoughts rest where sweetness now lies! From the Jordan which flows with salvation, From the great desolate towers of Zion. Oh my country, so beautiful, lovely! Oh, remember our dear land now lost! Golden harp of the prophetic poets, Why are you sad and silently weeping! Come, renew in our hearts all our honor, So that we may remember our past! May the sound of your strings now lamenting Sadly ring out to us all your sorrow, Or play on, give us strength with your music, May your virtue inspire evermore! It Couldn’t Be Done....................................................................................... Eleanor Daley True Light..................................................................................................... Keith Hampton Ravyn Whack and Walker Godwin, soloists CUT TIME SINGERS Mockingbird......................................................................................... Arr. Alan Billingsley Can’t Help Falling In Love....................................................................... Arr. Mark Brymer And All That Jazz....................................................................................... Arr. Kirby Shaw Return To Pooh Corner................................................................................. Kenny Loggins Brian Smith Crazy Little Thing Called Love................................................................ Arr. Mark Brymer To Know Him Is To Love Him............................................................. Arr. Roger Emerson Blackbird..................................................................................................... Paul McCartney Walker Godwin Ba-Ba-Bach................................................................................................ Ellen Foncannon I Go Blind..................................................................................................... Phil Comparelli Brian Smith and Walker Godwin What A Wonderful World........................................................................ Arr. Mark Brymer |