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Faculty of Fine Arts Signature Events to showcase student, alumni musical talent in upcoming concert series

trevor.kenney — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:24:41 +0000

Concerts to feature Global Drums, Collaborative Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Wind Orchestra

Recognizing and celebrating the professional development and talents of student musicians and musical artists, the Faculty of Fine Arts’ Signature Events and Performance Series will wrap up 2024 with its annual fall concert series.

Audiences will experience energetic programs through diverse musical selections that showcase the talents of each ensemble.

Fall Concert Series

The Fall Concert Series features performances from Global Drums, the Collaborative Ensemble, the Jazz Ensemble and the Wind Orchestra.

Friday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Global Drums presents: Lots More Than 12 Drummers Drumming

Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Collaborative Ensemble Concert

Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Wind Orchestra presents: Shadows Ablaze

Saturday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Jazz Ensemble Concert

On Friday, Nov. 29, the ever-popular Global Drums ensemble will captivate audiences with a night of mash-ups and Christmas classics. This dynamic and harmonious blend of community and student percussionists are directed by conductor Adam Mason and assistant conductor Leo Brooks. Dive into a world of rhythmic diversity—from Brazilian samba and African beats to Chinese and steel band rhythms—as Global Drums leaves its indelible mark on the stage.

During the first week of December, our Collaborative Ensemble, Wind Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will bring cheer and excitement with their respective concerts.

The Collaborative Ensemble, under the direction of Drs. Carolyn Herrington and Sandra Stringer, brings together pianists, guitarists, vocalists and instrumentalists in a concert performance that showcases the breadth of student musicians and highlights their exceptional talents. This group partners in duos to present beloved sonatas, captivating showpieces, opera arias and art songs, exploring the nuances of language, poetry, acoustics and musical balance. In a special collaboration, the ULethbridge Guitar Ensemble will be featured during this performance. The Collaborative Ensemble concert is free to attend, and all are welcome!

Prepare to be wowed by the powerful showcase of talent and musicality with the Wind Orchestra performance, led by Dr. Holly De Caigny, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. This 65-member ensemble features a mix of music majors and students from various disciplines, bringing passion and excellence to every performance. The evening’s program includes diverse wind band compositions such as A Mother of a Revolution by Omar Thomas, Peace Dancer by Jodie Blackshaw, Shadows Ablaze by Kathryn Salfelder and more.

Rounding out our slate of performances for 2024 is the Jazz Ensemble, led by Dr. Josh Davies, which blends contemporary and classic big band jazz in each performance. The Jazz Ensemble performs both on and off campus each year, often working with school audiences through concerts and workshops and regularly collaborating with guest artists in the community, creating dynamic and memorable performances.

Tickets for our concert performances are on sale now at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office (Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) or online: ulethbridge.ca/tickets.

Tickets are $20 adult, $15 alumni and senior, $10 student. ULethbridge students receive one complimentary ticket at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office with valid student ID.

Vocal program draws talented singers

trevor.kenney — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:44:25 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Recital Hall is bursting with song this week as 43 talented young singers from across Western Canada take part in the 4th annual Southern Alberta Vocal Experience (SAVE), Aug. 12-18.

The SAVE vocal program offers talented young singers, aged 13 to 20, the opportunity to study and perform in close collaboration with established artists, teachers and vocal coaches. In addition to preparing musical excerpts, students participate in a daily regimen that includes choir, creative movement, private lessons and master classes, allowing them to develop vocal skills in a comprehensive program of studies.

Directed by Joanne Collier, the teaching staff includes U of L Faculty members Dr. Blaine Hendsbee, Dr. Sandra Stringer, Dr. Deanna Oye and Carolyn Herrington; U of L alumni McKade Hogg, Nicole Higginson-Swen, Acacia Doktorchik and Audrina Steciw; and guest artists David Shefsiek (managing director of Alberta Theatre Projects), Suzy Smith (Toronto-based vocal coach) and Winston Noren of Calgary's Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. They are joined by accompanists Gregory Knight, Elinor Lawson, Joel Goodfellow and Jesse Plessis and undergraduate student assistant Jana Holesworth.

The week of activity culminates in a pair of public performances, beginning with a Friday, Aug. 17 concert (7:30 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall) where SAVE singers will be presenting solos from the art song and concert repertoire, accompanied by piano. The program will open and close with a choral selection learned during the week. Admission for this performance is by donation at the door.

The final gala concert, One Enchanted Evening, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., also in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall. Audience members will be treated to songs and tales from the lands of fairies and all things enchanting, including theatre classics from shows such as Brigadoon, Camelot and Cinderella, along with more recent selections from Into the Woods, The Secret Garden and Spamalot.

"All of the music has been chosen for its beautiful melodies, musical merit and ability to showcase each singer to the best of their ability," says artistic director Joanne Collier. "At the same time audiences will be treated to an array of musical maids and men, heroes, fools and villains."

Tickets are $10 each and available at the door.

Those interested in the SAVE program can contact the U of L Music Conservatory for more information: 403-329-2304.

Expect anything but a Little Solemn Mass

trevor.kenney — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:08:19 +0000

Petite Messe Solonnelle translates as Little Solemn Mass.

"However, it's not little and it's not solemn!," says Dr. Janet Youngdahl, Faculty Artists and Friends Series
co-coordinator.
"Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle is actually huge and bombastic. Written in 1863, this was Rossini's last major composition and it contains a lot of wit and humour not found in the usual style of religious music of the time."

Audiences can hear for themselves as an ensemble of music faculty, students and alumni come together to perform Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.

Written for 12 voices and piano, Youngdahl says the ensemble is performing the piece in the setting for which it was intended.

"The Petite Messe Solennelle is a curious cross between opera and sacred music. It was not written to be performed in the church. The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall is the perfect venue for this piece."

In addition to Youngdahl (soprano), Dr. Blaine Hendsbee (tenor) and Dr. Sandra Stringer (mezzo-soprano), both from the U of L's music department are also performing. Joining them are Professor Emeritus Dr. George Evelyn (bass-baritone), alumni Kade Hogg (tenor) and Audrina Steciw (soprano), as well as a selection of talented senior students. Audiences will also be introduced to the newest music faculty member, pianist, Dr. Carolyn Herrington.

Co-coordinator Nick Sullivan emphasizes that this is a rare opportunity for audiences to see this work performed live. He adds that audiences of the Faculty Artists and Friends Series can look forward to an entire season of unique and extraordinary music.

"Our programs are built on pieces not often heard. Rossini Petite Messe Solonnelle is one of those rare live performances you can't miss. From the New Orford String Quartet on Dec. 3, to Blaine Hendsbee on Jan. 14 and Piano PIANISSIMO on Mar. 17, the series presents a lineup of unique repertoire, performed by our talented faculty and exceptional guest artists," says Sullivan.

For tickets to Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle, visit the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or call 403-329-2616. Individual tickets are $15 regular, $10 seniors/students.

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