Marimba Quartet to Premier Percussion Composition 10/28/08
Oct 26, 2008 Alumni/Emeriti, Music Ed, Music Tech, Theory/History, Winds/Perc
The UCM Marimba Quartet, under the direction of Dr. Michael Sekelsky, will premier a percussion ensemble work on Tuesday, October 28, 3:00 pm in Hart Recital Hall, as part of the “Crime and Pop Culture” conference hosted by the UCM Department of Criminal Justice.
Dr. Trent Hanna and Jiletta Kubena will present Tatitlek, Alaska: An Exploration of Environmental Crime and Composition Inspired by the Exxon Valdez Devastation, based on the Indigenous Music of Tatitlek and Chenega Bay. With the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill approaching, Ms. Kubena reexamines the victimization of Alaskan natives and the eco system of the Prince William Sound. She will explore how crime, victimization, and art can work together within the study of criminology and criminal justice. Her presentation will be followed by an original composition by Dr. Hanna which focuses on the natural elements of the Sound and the effect the Exxon Valdez oil spill had on the area. The programmatic piece is composed for four percussionists and uses melodic and rhythmic elements from Quyannanana, a popular piece from the indigenous people of the area.
Ian McClaflin, sophomore music performance major Read the rest of this entry »
Tess Schurder, junior music education major
Owen Taylor, senior music technology major
Annie Wills, senior music technology major