BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Denver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Denver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17-16997@music.colostate.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220505T213000 DTSTAMP:20220523T183708Z URL:https://music.colostate.edu/events/spooky-space-jam-festival-a-celebra tion-of-clarinet-and-composer-jonathan-russell-2022-05-05/ SUMMARY:Spooky Space Jam Festival: A Celebration of Clarinet and Composer J onathan Russell DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Clarinet Composers Series event\, “Spooky Space Jam \,” is a three-day celebration of the clarinet compositions of composer Jonathan Russell. \nAll varied and unique\, Dr. Wesley Ferreira and the Co lorado State University clarinet students will perform selected works from Russell’s repertoire. The festival begins on Thursday\, May 5 with facu lty artists Wesley Ferreira and Barbara Thiem performing “Double Concert o\,” a brilliant work for clarinet and cello together with the Universit y Symphony Orchestra\, under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney. The fest ival continues with an encore performance on May 6 and culminates on May 7 with an exciting day that includes a pre-concert talk by Jonathan Russell followed by a performance by the composer. Other highlights include recit als by CSU clarinet students—who will be working directly with the compo ser during his stay—in preparation for the performance of over ten excit ing and varied works selected by Russell\, each highlighting his compositi onal journey and evolution.\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS / VISIT CSUARTSTICKETS.C OM \nThursday\, May 5 — CSU Symphony Orchestra Concert (In-person and L ivestream)Wesley Ferreira and Barbara Theim “Double Concerto” by Jonat han Russell.7:30 p.m.\, Griffin Concert Hall\, UCA\; Tickets \nFriday\, M ay 6 — Jonathan Russell speaks of his compositions and career11 a.m.\, R oom 142\, UCA\; FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nFriday\, May 6 — CSU Symph ony Orchestra Concert (In-person and Livestream)Wesley Ferreira and Barbar a Theim “Double Concerto” by Jonathan Russell.7:30 p.m.\, Griffin Conc ert Hall\, UCA\; Tickets \nSaturday\, May 7 — Pre-concert talk11:30 a. m.\, Organ Recital Hall\, UCA\; FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nSaturday\, M ay 7 — Jonathan Russell clarinet compositions recital — PART 1 (In-per son and Livestream)Opening performance featuring Johnathan Russell on the clarinet performing one of his own works! The talented CSU clarinet stude nts will also perform solo and chamber pieces selected by Russell that hi ghlight his compositional journey and evolution.12 p.m.\, Organ Recital Ha ll\, UCA\; FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\; LIVESTREAM ACCESS\n\nSaturday\, May 7 — Jonathan Russell clarinet compositions recital — PART 2 (In-pe rson and Livestream)The culminating recital features the talented CSU clar inet students performing solo and chamber works\, and then coming together as a clarinet choir to perform pieces conducted by the composer himself.  1:30 p.m.\, Griffin Concert Hall\, UCA\; FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\; LIVESTREAM ACCESS\n\n\n This project/event is sponsored by a grant from t he Lilla B. Morgan Memorial Endowment\, a premier supporter of arts and cu lture at CSU. Please help grow this fund with a gift: https://president.co lostate.edu/lilla-b-morgan-endowment/\n\nAbout Jonathan Russell\n\n\n[capt ion id="attachment_38276" align="alignleft" width="300"] Clarinetist\, Jon athan Russell. Photo by Molly Decoudreaux[/caption]\n\nJonathan Russell (b . 1979) creates music by turns tender and fierce\, playful and profound\, raw and refined\, propulsive and still. In his work\, he seeks to embody a nd express the full range of human experience in a way that speaks directl y to people’s hearts\, minds\, and bodies. The extraordinary sound and s pirit of the bass clarinet is a driving force behind much of Jonathan’s compositional work. His numerous compositions for bass clarinet(s) include solo works\, sonatas\, concertos\, duets\, trios\, quartets\, chamber wor ks\, and large bass clarinet ensembles. He was a longtime member of the Ed mund Welles bass clarinet quartet\, is a current member of the Sqwonk bass clarinet duo\, and is founder and leader of Improbable Beasts\, a profess ional 15-member bass clarinet ensemble in the Boston area. Many of Jonatha n’s most meaningful projects have involved collaborations with or respon ses to other artists. He has composed music to accompany street art\, stai ned glass\, wood-carving\, dance\, and film. As a performer\, Jonathan app ears frequently as a bass clarinet soloist\, and as a classical and klezme r clarinetist. He is also a sought-after guest clinician in composition\, clarinet/bass clarinet\, and creative/unusual musical career paths. A card -carrying music theory nerd\, Jonathan’s doctoral dissertation is a 400+ page harmonic analysis of the entire Rite of Spring. He lives in Cambri dge\, Massachusetts\, with his wife and 5-year-old son. Visit www.jonrusse llmusic.com for more information. 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