June 2, 2015 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm –
The annual convention draws over 1200 bassists from around the world, and is a tremendous opportunity to attend concerts and clinics with world renowned players and teachers.
May 9, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Presented by the Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center Comedy and tragedy are presented in these two American one act operas. Minimal sets and costumes require a great sense of imagination, creating a profound acting experience for the singers and the audience.
May 7, 2015 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Students from the studio of Ron Francois perform a variety of pieces for violin.
May 6, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Led by Richard Frey, the band celebrates American music with works from composers Charles Ives, Donald Grantham, and Frank Ticheli. The music shares the many different styles and sounds composed for the American wind band in the past century. A portion of the concert will be conducted by Chase Morin, Graduate Conductor.
May 4, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – On the program are two compositions by resident faculty composer James David, including a piece for violin and piano played by Ron Francois and Silvana Santinelli. The second piece is his chamber music composition Kafka under the baton of Rebecca Phillips. The program also features Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night in a version for chamber orchestra, conducted […]
May 3, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Concert Orchestra performs music by French composers including Berger, Debussy, and Rameau. The program also includes Debussy’s Danses Sacre and Profane featuring Harp Professor Rachel Ellins. Repertoire performed by the Concert Band features works written and inspired by the lives of Americans and American folk music.
May 3, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm –
