Dr. Karen Fosheim, Professor of Music, will present a recital of American piano music on April 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Recital Hall of the Bologna Performing Arts Center. The recital is free and open to the public.
The performance reflects the diversity that is American music in the 20th C. Selections include the ragtime and blues music of Scott Joplin, May Aufderheide, W.C. Handy, and William Bolcom, a sonata by Polish –American composer Robert Muczynski, and piano etudes by African –American composer H. Leslie Adams.
Dr. Bret Pimentel, Associate Professor of Music, was a featured jazz soloist at the North American Saxophone Alliance conference, held on the University of Mississippi campus in March. He performed Oliver Nelson's "Black, Brown, and Beautiful" with the Mississippians, the University of Mississippi's premier jazz ensemble. He also presented a lecture, "The 21st-century Woodwind Doubler," and served as an adjudicator for the collegiate saxophone solo competition.
Photo: Dr. Bret Pimentel (standing at left) rehearses with the Mississippians jazz ensemble at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Senior Bachelor of Music Performance/Music Education major Dakota Young performed in a masterclass at the North American Saxophone Alliance conference, held on the University of Mississippi campus in March. He received coaching on Victor Morosco's "Blue Caprice" from Dr. Geoffrey Deibel of Florida State University.
Photo: Dakota Young (at right) and Dr. Geoffrey Deibel.
The Delta State University Chorale returned from their annual spring tour, March 18-21, 2019 with much success. This ensemble of gifted musicians, represented DSU on the recruitment tour by singing in the evenings at Methodist Churches in Minden, LA, Magee, MS and Brookhaven, MS. During the day, the students worked diligently at recruiting students at Caddo Magnet, Ruston, Richland, and Pearl High Schools as well as the Mississippi School of the Arts. Chorale and Chamber Singers are conducted by Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Julia Thorn. Assisting Dr. Thorn as collaborative artists at the piano were Yeim Kim, Young Hye Min, Sung-Eun Rye, Semi Dong, and Andrew Wasylina. Instrumental soloists included in the program were Amanda Lutz on flute and Kaitlyn Pignataro on oboe. Soloists were Caleb Chambers, JaMareus Freeman, Gabe McGee, Austin Means, and Timothy Peoples.
The program titled When Our Voices Blend in Song, included a tremendous variety of musical styles. Beloved composers, Handel, Brahms and Mendelssohn were complimented by music of artists that are actively writing today. Audiences of alumni and new friends were treated to compositions of folk songs, musical theater arrangements, spirituals, and classical works. In addition to the Chorale, a newly formed chamber ensemble presented madrigals from the Renaissance and Contemporary periods of music history and a delightful work, In Vino Veritas, that is a favorite of the students.
“I have so enjoyed my work with the students of the Chorale and Chamber Singers throughout this year. They are an incredible group of young musicians that are dedicated to learning to sing to the best of their abilities. They are bright individuals who bring to the ensemble a sense of pride in belonging to this musical organization which has grown in quality tremendously this year. Their love of singing is evident as they have the opportunity to share through choral music something far greater than they could do as individuals. As the conductor, I am happy to be a part of this very special musical community,” explains Dr. Thorn. “I am often reminded of the joy we bring to our audiences and each other in making music together.
The students will complete their year of performances with a spring concert on April 16, 2019 at the Bologna Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm. This concert is free and open to the public
Senior music major Ms. Jordan Galtelli (BA) will present her senior capstone project on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 1:40 p.m. in the BPAC Recital Hall. In Music Theatre: Origins to the Golden Age, Ms. Galtelli will discuss the beginnings of music theatre, some early influences, and how innovations in musical comedy between the 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century all led to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! All are invited to attend!
Ms. Galtelli has been an active student at DSU. During her time here, she has been involved in Student Government, has worked as Resident Assistant, and has served as an officer in the DSU Chorale. She has also been active in Greek life on campus and is a member of Phi Mu.
In addition to her extra-curricular activities, Ms. Galtelli is a high-achieving student-scholar and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Lambda, Phi Eta Sigma, and Pi Kappa Pi honor societies.
After her graduation in May 2019, Ms. Galtelli will attend law school.
In May, 10 DSU music students and 4 faculty will travel to Seoul, South Korea. While there, they will perform at Sungkyul University and recruit at area high schools. Faculty will also conduct masterclasses and give lectures.
Participants are holding several fund-raisers to help with the cost of this travel. Please consider making a donation to the effort and join us at the upcoming concert!
Mark your calendar!
Delta Tuba/Euph Fest: March 30, 2019
Music Day: April 1, 2019
DSU Wind Ensemble Tour: April 2-4, 2019
Honor’s Recital: April 15, 2019 (Auditions March 26, 6 pm)
Exchange with Sungkyul University in South Korea: May 19-27, 2019
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