All events are free, unless otherwise noted and all venues are barrier free. Performances are subject to change without notice.
Mac users can subscribe to the calendar online to receive up-to-date event information through iCal.
Workshops and clinics
Mon. Jan. 12 High School Vocal Solo and Ensemble Clinic – Alexander Recital Hall, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Mon. Jan. 26 – Tues. Jan. 27 High School Choral Invitational - Pease Auditorium, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sat. Jan. 31 – Sun. Feb. 1 2009 High School Honors Band weekend. Finale concert at Pease Auditorium 2 p.m. on Feb. 1
Audition Dates
Winter 2009 Events (updated 1/27/09)
top
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
January 2009
Thurs. Jan. 8
Gail and Tom Zugger, guest faculty recital
Professors of trombone and clarinet at Capital University perform at EMU. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Mon. Jan. 12
High School Vocal Solo and Ensemble Clinic
The Choral and Voice faculty at EMU will host its second annual workshop for high school students participating in District Solo and Ensemble Festivals. Students receive an individual clinic with one of our esteemed faculty members. Contact: Trey Jacobs, Director of Choral Activities 734.487.0280. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Alexander Music Building.
Thurs. Jan. 15
Larisa Simington, guest piano recital
Guest artist Larisa Simington will perform four piano sonatas by Scarlatti (C Major, D Minor, D major, and A Minor), Schubert’ s Sonata in A Minor, Prokoviev’s Sonata in C Major, and four selections by Franz Liszt. Larisa holds a doctorate in piano performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, New York. She received her master’s in music from the University of Toronto. Dr. Simington is currently on the faculty of Concordia University. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m
Fri. Jan. 16 – Sun. Jan. 18
Parallel Passages
57th annual faculty and guest artist choreography concert. Join EMU faculty and guest artists for an evening of dance featuring ballet, modern, jazz, contact improvisation, and musical theater performances by EMU dance majors and minors. Highlights include works by alum Erik Abbott-Main, guest artists Stefanie Cohen, Kathryn Contessa, and Holly Hobbs, and faculty Joanna McNamara, Julianne O’Brien Pedersen and Phil Simmons. Quirk Theatre. Three performances: Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Admission: $10 general; $8 students. Tickets: 734.487.2282.
Thurs. Jan. 22
Robert Satterlee, guest piano recital
Pianist Robert Satterlee has developed a reputation as an accomplished and versatile solo recitalist and chamber musician. He plays regularly throughout the United States, delighting audiences with his incisive and imaginative performances. This evening’s performance includes Mozart’s Sonata in F Major, Riverwing by Tom Flaherty, Sonata in B Minor by Liszt, and three selections by Gabriel Faurée: Barcarolle No. 9, Nocturne No. 8, and Impromptu No. 5. Satterlee was appointed in the fall of 1998 to the piano faculty of Bowling Green State University in Ohio, having previously held teaching positions in Illinois, Missouri, California and Connecticut. He teaches at the Interlochen Arts Camp in the summer: Robert Satterlee, guest piano recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mon. Jan. 26-Tues. Jan. 27
High School Choral Invitational
Invited area high school choirs will participate in a clinic experience with Dr. Anton Armstrong from St. Olaf College. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Pease Auditorium.
Wed. Jan. 28
Eric Lamb, guest flute recital
Belonging to a new generation of young international soloists, flutist Eric Lamb is making a name for himself as an artist who defies definition. He is a soloist, orchestral musician, passionate chamber musician and much sought after lecturer and teacher. Lamb is known for dynamic performances of works of the avant-garde and riveting interpretations of the classical and baroque repertoire. Eric holds degrees and diplomas from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Frankfurt am Main, and the Sculoa di Musica di Fiesole. His teachers include Michel Debost, Thaddeus Watson and Chiara Tonelli. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Thurs. Jan. 29
Eric Lamb master class
Flute students from the studio of Julie Stone will perform in a master class with guest artist Eric Lamb. Choir Room, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
back to top
February 2009
Sun. Feb. 1
2009 Honors Band
The area’s finest high school band students, selected by audition in November, culminate a weekend of intense rehearsals and workshops with a concert for parents and friends. Pease, 2 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 6
University Choir and Symphonic Band – “If Music Be the Food of Love”
Trey Jacobs and John Zastoupil, Associate Director of Bands, share the stage in a celebration of music including selections by Hassler, Dickau, and Vaughan Williams. Pease Auditorium, 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 7
Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Miller conducts the EMU Symphony Orchestra in Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Khachaturian, featuring concerto winner Jenny Wan as soloist, the Russlan and Ludmilla Overture by Glinka, and Symphony No. 6 by Tchaikovsky. Pease, 8 p.m.
Tues. Feb. 10
Organ faculty recital
Scott Elsholz, Timothy Tikker and James Wagner collaborate in a varied program of works performed on the grand Frederick Alexander Memorial pipe organ. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 13
Chamber Choir and Wind Symphony – “From Michigan and Beyond”
Director of Bands Mary Schneider and Trey Jacobs lead this program featuring music of Michigan composers as well as world music. Pease Auditorium, 8 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 15
Jazz Ensemble
Donald Babcock conducts the Jazz Ensemble in a program of New Music including works by students Chris Smith and Corey Mundale, and
a work by faculty member Ryan Lewis. Quirk Theatre, 4 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 16
Percussion Ensemble
John Dorsey directs the EMU Percussion Ensemble in a rhythmic extravaganze. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Music Now Fest ‘09
Featuring composer William Bolcom
February 18 – 20, 2009
photo credit: Katryn Conlin
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Faculty recital 8 p.m. – Pease
The opening recital sets the stage for the festival with a variety of works by composers Whitney Prince, Samuel Barber, Arvo Pärt, Brian McCloskey and Anthony Iannaccone. Faculty and guest artists include Glenda Kirkland, soprano, Kimberly Cole-Luevano, clarinet, Julie Stone, flute, Carter Eggers, trumpet, Dawn Lindblade, clarinet; and pianists Garik Pedersen, Anne Beth Gajda and Larisa Simington.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Composer convocation and welcome 11 a.m. – Pease
EMU welcomes William Bolcom, featured composer, to Music Now Fest ’09. Mr. Bolcom will discuss and play excerpts from his works.
Open orchestra rehearsal 1 p.m. – Pease
Open rehearsal of Commedia with William Bolcom and the Symphony Orchestra, directed by Kevin Miller.
Open choir rehearsal 3 p.m. – Pease
Open rehearsal with the University Choir of Bolcom’s Maha Sonnet, Chorale on St. Anne’s Hymn, and The Rhodora, directed by Trey Jacobs.
Chamber music of William Bolcom 8 p.m. – Pease
This concert features chamber music of William Bolcom, including Five Fold Five, First Piano Quartet, Three Ghost Rags, Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano, Virtuosity Rag, and Gospel Preludes. Participants include faculty and guest artists Daniel Foster, Robert Reed, David M. Pierce, Julie Stone, Garik Pedersen, Kristy Meretta, Kathryn Goodson, Larisa Simington, Kimberly Cole-Luevano, James Wagner, Denise Root-Pierce, Donald Babcock, Carter Eggers, Matthew Hansen, Thomas Carter, and T. J. Perry.
Friday, Feb. 20
Open band rehearsal 11 a.m. – Pease
Open rehearsal of Song and “Machine” from Symphony No. 5 with William Bolcom and the Wind Symphony, directed by Mary Schneider.
Meet the composer 2 p.m. – Alexander Recital Hall
William Bolcom participates in a conversational exchange with a composer’s panel and audience members about the compositional process and issues related to contemporary music.
Open band rehearsal 4 p.m. – Pease
Open rehearsal of Augusta Reed Thomas’ Magneticfireflies with the Symphony Band, directed by John Zastoupil.
Festival finale 8 p.m. – Pease
Music Now Fest ’09 concludes with a concert of contemporary music presented by the EMU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, University Choir, Chamber Choir, and Percussion Ensemble. Selections by William Bolcom include Commedia, Song, and “Machine” from Symphony No. 5. Admission: $8 adults, $4 students and seniors, available at the door. Advance sales: EMU Convocation Center, 734.487.2282.
back to top
March 2009
Tues. March 3
Voci dell ‘Anima
Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra, organ and harpsichord; Deborah Friauff, soprano; Debra Lonergan, Viole de Gamba; and Kiri Tollaksen, Cornetto offer an extraordinary feast of early music celebrating Motherhood. Holy Trinity Student Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. March 6
Barry Manilow competition
Many of EMU’s finest undergraduate music majors compete for scholarship honors as they perform in this prestigious annual recital competition. Alexander Recital Hall, 3 p.m.
Sun. March 8
Chamber music competition
EMU students compete for honors in this chamber music competition. Pease, 1:30 p.m.
Sun. March 8
Idil Ülgen and Joseph Gurt, piano
Emeritus Professor of Piano Joseph Gurt shares the stage with piano faculty member Idil Ülgen in a program of music for two pianos, four hands. This program is presented in support of the All-Steinway School initiative. Pease, 5 p.m.
Sun. March 15
Child’s Play XVII – “Mother Goose”
Anne Beth Gajda and Garik Pedersen present their annual themed family piano concert. Pease, 4 p.m.
Fri. March 20
Graduate music competition
EMU graduate students compete for scholarship honors while displaying their musical achievements. Pease, 3 p.m.
Sun. March 22
Fu-Xi Piano Trio
Friends of Chamber Music at Pease present the Fu-Xi Piano Trio: DSO Assistant Concertmaster Hai Xin Wu, DSO Principal Cellist Roert DeMaine and pianist Zhihua Tang. Pease, 4 p.m.
Thurs. March 26
Ian Hominick, guest piano recital
Professor of Piano at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Hominick holds degrees from Ohio State Univer¬sity and Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Sat. March 28
Trumpet ensembles
In their eighth annual collaboration, EMU trumpet students and alumni led by Carter Eggers present music for trumpet ensembles. Pease, 3 p.m.
Sun. March 29
Garik Pedersen, piano
Garik Pedersen celebrates 20 years of teaching at EMU and the honor of being named a Steinway Artist in October, 2008. This benefit recital will help raise funds for a practice room Steinway grand piano in recognition of Dr. Pedersen’s significant contribution to music at EMU. Pease, 4 p.m.
Tues. March 31
Low brass fest
Trombone, euphonium and tuba from the studios of Donald Babcock and Matthew Tropman present a low brass chamber and large group ensemble concert. Pease, 8 p.m.
back to top
April 2009
Wed. April 1
Cello studio recital
Students of Diane L. Winder and Robert Reed perform cello solos and ensembles. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Thurs. April 2
Percussion studio recital
Students from the percussion studio of John Dorsey perform a rhythmic extravaganza. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. April 3
Symphony Orchestra
The 2008-09 concerto competition winners perform with EMU Symphony Orchestra, directed by Kevin Miller. T.J. Perry, trumpet and Brad Faryniarz, saxophone, perform Rivier’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Trumpet. Julia Roth, soprano, performs the “Mad Scene” from Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti. The orchestra also will play Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. Pease, 8 p.m.
Sat. April 4
Senior dance projects
Senior dance students present their final projects in this concert culminating their degree program. Pease, 4 p.m.
Sat. April 4
Jazz dinner dance
Dance with Al Townsend’s The Couriers and the EMU Jazz Ensemble at the 2008 annual jazz dinner dance. The admission price of $60 per person includes food and dancing. Cash bar. Reserved tickets required: 734.487.0277. Student Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.
Sun. April 5
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Alumni Honors Band
Director of Bands Mary Schneider leads the Wind Symphony and John Zastoupil, Associate Director of Bands, conducts the Symphonic Band in this final concert of the season. The bands welcome alumni participating in the Alumni Honors Band’s annual performance. Pease, 4 p.m.
Tues. April 7
Honors recital
Selected honors students and scholarship recipients perform at this annual student recognition concert. Pease, 11 a.m.
Tues. April 7
Opera Workshop gala
Kathleen Segar directs EMU students in performances of distinctive operatic scenes. Pease, 8 p.m.
Wed. April 8
Flute ensembles
Julie Stone leads the EMU flute choir and small ensembles as they perform a variety of composition for flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mon. April 13
Clarinet studio recital
Students of Kimberley Cole Luevano present solo and ensemble works for clarinet. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Mon. April 13
Percussion and African ensembles
John Dorsey and Kofi Ameyaw lead the Percussion Ensemble and African Ensemble in a diverse rhythmic program showcasing multi-ethnic percussion instruments and repertoire. Mr. Ameyaw, a native of Ghana, has performed the gyil and other West African percussion instruments at major venues throughout the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. April 15
Jazz combo night
Mark Pappas leads student jazz combos in the first of two concerts. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Thurs. April 16
Rene Lecuona, guest piano
Professor of Piano at University of Iowa, Dr. Lecuona holds degrees from Eastman School of Music and Indiana University. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m
Fri. April 17
Saxophone studio recital
EMU saxophone students of Max Plank perform a variety of works for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone. ORCHESTRA ROOM, 8:30 P.M. --NOTE NEW TIME AND VENUE.
Fri. April 17
University Choir and Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Miller, Director of Orchestral Activities and Trey Jacobs, Director of Choirs, lead the orchestra and choirs in a performance of Vaughan Williams’ stirring Dona Nobis Pacem. Pease Auditorium, 8 p.m.
Sat. April 18
Jazz combo afternoon
Mark Pappas leads student jazz combos in the second of two concerts featuring a variety of charts, old and new. Alexander Recital Hall, 2 p.m.
Sat. April 18
Oboe studio recital
EMU students of Kristy Meretta, professor of oboe, perform a variety of works for oboe and English horn. Alexander Recital Hall, 5 p.m.
Sat. 18
Advanced composition dance concert
Dance students premiere creative choreography in this concert. 106 Warner Building, 7:30 p.m.
back to top
May
Sun. May 3
Friends of Chamber Music at Pease
EMU welcomes the Arianna String Quartet. Pease, 4 p.m.
back to top
Event Locations:
- Alexander Recital Hall: Alexander Music Building, corner of Lowell and East Circle Drive
- Organ Recital Hall: Alexander Music Building, corner of Lowell and East Circle Drive
- Pease Auditorium: College Place and West Cross
- Quirk Theatre and Sponberg Theatre: East Circle Drive
- Holy Trinity Student Chapel: 511 West Forest
- Warner Studio Theater: West Circle Drive
General campus information and directions to EMU
Directions to Alexander Music Building
Directions to Pease Auditorium (pdf)
Ticket sales:
Convocation Center: 734.487.2282
Quirk Theatre Box Office: 734.487.1221
Order online: visit EMU Convocation Center (select “Purchase Tickets”)
Questions?
Please contact us by E-mail: emu.musicevents@emich.edu
Marsha Rinke, Coordinator of Music and Dance Events
EMU Music Events
N101 Alexander Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
