Wenger Selected to Perform Down Under
Dec 27, 2009 1, Music Tech, Winds/Perc
UCM trumpet professor Alan Wenger will premiere a new composition for trumpet and piano composed by faculty colleague Eric Honour on the new music recital at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Sydney, Australia in July 2010. Wenger says, “I am excited to showcase Eric’s great abilities and share his music with an international audience.” The International Trumpet Guild is the foremost association for trumpet in the world, and its annual conference is one of the preeminent venues worldwide for trumpet performance. According to the ITG website, “ITG’s more than 6,000 members represent 64 countries and include professional and amateur performers, teachers, students, manufacturers, publishers, and others interested in belonging to an organization dedicated to the trumpet profession.” Honour says, “it’s very exciting for Alan’s proposal to be accepted by the ITG review board, and I can’t wait to compose the work. Alan’s reputation in the international trumpet community continues to grow each year, and it’s a tremendous privilege for me to be able to work with such an outstanding performer in creating new music.”
CMENC Chapter Works With Elementary and Pre-School Students
Dec 15, 2009 Music Ed
Members of the University of Central Missouri’s CMENC chapter participated in a music-making workshop with area elementary and pre-school students. This workshop was the first activity of the New Harmonies exhibit sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute and the Johnson County Historical Society. The activities were designed for children aged 4-8. They went to different stations and explored the science of music, the sounds of music and musical elements like melody and rhythm. UCM Music Education majors received hands-on experience in working with children through this workshop.
Honor Wind Symposium 2009
Dec 8, 2009 Winds/Perc
Nine members of the UCM Wind & Percussion faculty welcomed 79 high-school students to the campus on November 21 for the 19th Annual Honor Wind Symposium. The event allows students to rehearse and perform ensemble music written for their specific instruments. Students are invited to attend the event by each faculty member. Participating ensembles were conducted by Frank Fenley (flutes), James Gai (clarinets), Sheri Mattson (double reeds), David Aaberg (jazz combo), Gary Moege (horn), Alan Wenger (trumpet), David Stagg (trombone), and Jon Gregory (tubas and euphoniums).
Two concerts were the final event of the day. The woodwind ensembles and the jazz combo presented their program in the Union, while the brass ensembles performed in Hart Recital Hall. Each concert was attended by approximately 70 parents and friends. An additional feature of the day was a mid-morning session for parents hosted by Scott Lubaroff, UCM’s Director of Bands. Dr. Lubaroff met with approximately 45 parents to give them information on scholarships, admissions procedures, and financial aid.