CD release with Sean Malone; Wenger performs at Starlight
Sep 29, 2008 Theory/History, Winds/Perc
“Traced in Air,” Cynic’s new album after a fifteen-year hiatus, is scheduled for release October 28. Following is a link to an advance review noting Sean Malone’s work on electric bass: http://www.metalsucks.net/?7738. _____________________________________________________________
Dr. Alan Wenger has had a busy month, performing three concerts as principal solo cornetist with the Fountain City Brass Band, with solos with the band on two of those concerts, Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 in two performances with the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, and in the horn section this past Saturday night to back up the Four Tops and the Temptations at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City.
UCM music alumni victorious at Carrollton Festival!
Sep 28, 2008 Alumni/Emeriti, Music Ed, Winds/Perc
UCM music graduates claimed many of the 2008 trophies at the Carrollton Band Day on September 27, 2008. In addition to numerous 2nd and 3rd place awards, the following 1st place awards were achieved by UCM alumni:
FIELD SHOWS:
4A – Warrensburg (Chuck Appleton, Philip Soule, Melanie Soule, Mike Sekelsky)
6A – Liberty (Paul Warnex)
PARADE:
3A Middle School – Trenton (Tim Gilam)
4A Middle School – Warrensburg (Philip Soule) *Middle School Grand Champion
4A High School – Oak Grove (Beth Jinkins, Nathan Long) *High School Grand Champion
INDOOR DRUMLINE:
4A – Clinton (Stephanie Sekelsky, w/Mike Sekelsky & Mat Thornton: drumline instructors)
6A – St. Joe Central (Chad Lippincott)
INDOOR AUXILIARY:
6A – Liberty (Paul Warnex)
ATHENS SAXOPHONE QUARTET to present recital at UCM
Sep 11, 2008 Choral/Vocal, Keyboard, Music Ed, Music Tech, Strings, Theory/History, Winds/Perc
The Central Missouri Friends of Music Society presents the Athens Saxophone Quartet on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30pm in Hart Recital Hall.
This ensemble of four virtuoso saxophone performers will be bringing a completely new sound experience to the Hart Recital Hall stage. The program will include a World Premiere of a composition by UCM’s own Eric Honour: here is no water but only rock
The Athens Quartet is composed of members:
Athanasios Zervas – composer, theorist, saxophonist, and conductor. He has written more than 70 pieces for ensembles who have performed his works all over the world and in Carnegie Hall.
Dionisios S. Roussos – won prizes from the Athens Conservatory and Young Soloists Award of the National Radio and TV of Greece
Leo Saguiguit – assistant professor of music at University of Missouri Columbia. Holds an MM from Northwestern University where he was a student of Frederick Hemke. He has performed at major festivals and universities throughout the US.
Eric Honour – recently returned from performances in Greece and Ireland, he has composed one of the pieces that will have its world premiere at this concert: here is no water only rock
There will be a reception following the program featuring Greek inspired food provided by Chef Breshears and the Quantity Foods class.
Seating is general admission.
Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for UCM students and children 17 & under.
ALL MUSIC STUDENTS will be able to pick up free tickets during business hours on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. They must pick them up during this time because tickets will cost $5.00 for students at the door on Wed evening.
For any additional information, please contact:
Dr. Mia Hynes
Phone: 660-543-8900
Email: hynes@ucmo.edu
FACULTY SHOWCASE 2008 – Central Missouri Friends of Music Society
Sep 4, 2008 Alumni/Emeriti, Choral/Vocal, Keyboard, Music Tech, Winds/Perc
The Faculty of the Department of Music join forces to present Faculty Showcase 2008: Beyond the Horizon. A mix of the classic, the new, and the Cool. Soloists will be performing selections from the standard repertoire as well as new pieces for the Chapman Stick! Ensembles will perform pieces ranging from classics of the jazz repertoire, arranged by our own Dr. Check, to selections from Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, arranged by Dr. Alan Wenger.
Date: Monday, September 8, 2008
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Hart Recital Hall – Utt Music Building, UCM
Admission: Free and open to the public.
For any additional information, please contact:
Dr. Mia Hynes
Phone: 543-8900
Email: hynes@ucmo.edu