All events are free, unless otherwise noted and all venues are barrier free. Performances are subject to change without notice.
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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 12/28/08)
January
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.
February
Sun. 1: 2009 Honors Band. Pease, 2 p.m.
Fri. 6: Symphonic Band and University Choir. Pease, 8 p.m.
Sat. 7: Symphony Orchestra. Pease, 8 p.m.
Tues. 10: Organ faculty recital. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 13: Wind Symphony and Chamber Choir. Pease, 8 p.m.
Sun. 15: Jazz Ensemble. Quirk, 4 p.m.
Mon. 16: Percussion Ensemble. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. 18 – Fri. 20: Music Now Fest (MNF) with featured composer William Bolcom
Wed. 18: MNF faculty recital. Pease, 8 p.m.
Thurs. 19: MNF convocation. Pease, 11 a.m.
Thurs. 19: MNF faculty recital. Pease, 8 p.m.
Thur. 19 – Fri. 20: MNF open ensemble rehearsals (times tbd)
Fri. 20: MNF composer forum. Alexander Recital Hall, 1 p.m.
Fri. 20: MNF finale concert - all ensembles. Admission: $8 adults; $4 students and seniors. Pease, 8 p.m.
March
Sun. 1: MFMC Percussion Award Competition. Alexander Recital Hall, noon – 4 p.m.
Tues. 3: Voci dell ‘Anima. Holy Trinity Student Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 6: Barry Manilow competition. Alexander Recital Hall, 3 p.m.
Sun. 8: Chamber music competition. Pease, 1:30 p.m.
Sun. 8: Idil Ülgen and Joseph Gurt, piano. Pease, 5 p.m.
Sun. 15: Child’s Play XVII – “Mother Goose.” Pease, 4 p.m.
Fri. 20: Graduate music competition. Pease, 3 p.m.
Fri. 20: Symphonic Band. Pease, 8 p.m. (possible off-campus venue instead)
Sun. 22: Friends of Chamber Music at Pease - Fu-Xi Piano Trio. Pease, 4 p.m.
Thurs. 26: Ian Hominick, guest piano recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Sat. 28: Trumpet ensembles. Pease, 3 p.m.
Sun. 29: Garik Pedersen, Steinway Artist piano recital. Pease, 4 p.m.
Tues. 31: Low brass fest. Pease, 8 p.m.
April
Thurs. 2: Percussion studio recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 3: Symphony Orchestra. Pease, 8 p.m.
Sat. 4: Senior dance projects. Pease, 4 p.m.
Sat. 4: Jazz dinner dance. Admission: $60. Reserved tickets required: 734.487.0277. Student Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.
Sun. 5: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Alumni Honors Band. Pease, 4 p.m.
Tues. 7: Honors recital. Pease, 11 a.m.
Wed. 8: Flute ensembles. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mon. 13: Percussion and African ensembles. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. 15: Jazz combo night. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Thurs. 16: Rene Lecuona, guest pianist. Alexander Recital hall, 8 p.m.
Fri 17: Saxophone studio recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 4 p.m.
Fri. 17: University Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Pease, 8 p.m.
Sat. 18: Jazz combo afternoon. Alexander Recital Hall, 2 p.m.
Sat. 18: Advanced composition dance concert. 106 Warner Building, 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 18: Oboe studio recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 5 p.m.
May
Sun. 3: Friends of Chamber Music at Pease – Arianna String Quartet. Pease, 4 p.m.
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
