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