UO concerts range from cantatas to computers.Byline: The Register-Guard This week at the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. School of Music, 961 E. 18th Ave. University Singers and University Symphony Today, EMU Ballroom ``Carmina Burana carmina burana: see Goliardic songs. ,'' the dramatic cantata cantata (kəntä`tə) [Ital.,=sung], composite musical form similar to a short unacted opera or brief oratorio, developed in Italy in the baroque period. by German composer Carl Orff Noun 1. Carl Orff - German musician who developed a widely used system for teaching music to children (1895-1982) Orff , will be given its final performance by the University Singers and University Symphony at 3 p.m. today in the EMU Ballroom. Tickets, $7 and $5, will be available at the door. UO SCHOOL OF MUSIC Now a standard in the choral-orchestral repertoire, "Carmina Burana" is based on songs from a 13th century manuscript found in a German monastery. Soloists include sopranos Marie Landreth and Christine Keene, tenor Andrew Brock and baritones Hyun-Jin Kim and former UO voice professor Neil Wilson For the Seventh Day Adventist, see . Neil Wilson (born June 26, 1978 in Belfast) is a British figure skater. He competed in men's singles and won the gold medal at the British Ice Figure and Dance Championships in 1996, 1999, and 2002. . Saxophone recital Today, Beall Hall Saxophone students of J. Robert Moore Robert Moore may refer to
Chamber music Monday, Beall Hall Several UO chamber ensembles will present a `Chamber Musicale' at 8 p.m. Monday in Beall Concert Hall. Under the direction of Gregory Mason, the program includes a string quartet string quartet Ensemble consisting of two violins, viola, and cello, or a work written for such an ensemble. Since c. 1775 such works have been perhaps the predominant genre of chamber music. by Felix Mendelssohn; a piano trio A piano trio is a group of piano and two other instruments, usually a violin and a cello, or a piece of music written for such a group. It is one of the most common forms found in classical chamber music. by Maurice Ravel Noun 1. Maurice Ravel - French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) Ravel ; a cello sonata by Edvard Grieg; Walter Piston's `Three Pieces' for flute, clarinet and bassoon bassoon (băs  n`), double-reed woodwind instrument that plays in the bass and tenor registers. Its 8-ft (2.4-m) conical tube is bent double, the instrument thus being about 4 ft (1. ; and Franz Schubert's `Shepherd on the
Rock' for voice, clarinet and piano.
Tickets, available at the door, are $5 ($3 for students and senior citizens). Oregon Wind Ensemble and the UO Symphonic Band Wednesday, Beall Hall The Oregon Wind Ensemble and the UO Symphonic Band will share an evening of band music at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Beall Concert Hall. The Oregon Wind Ensemble, directed by Robert Ponto, will play Scott Lindroth's `Spin Cycle' and Anthony Cirone's `Sonata for Timpani timpani: see kettledrum. timpani or kettledrums Large bowl-shaped drums with pedal mechanisms for altering their pitch by changing the membrane's tension. The timpani are the principal orchestral percussion instruments. ,' featuring UO music professor Charles Dowd as timpani soloist. The UO Symphonic Band, directed by Todd Zimbelman, will perform Ralph Vaughan Williams' `English Folk Song Suite,' David Holsinger's `On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss,' Eric Whitacre's `Sleep,' Frank Ticheli's `Cajun Folk Songs,' the march from Paul Hindemith's `Symphonic Metamorphosis' and the overture to Leonard Bernstein's `Candide.' Tickets, available at the door, are $5 ($3 for students and senior citizens). UO Repertoire Singers and Campus Band Thursday, Beall Hall The UO Repertoire Singers and Campus Band will each perform in a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday in Beall Hall. The Campus Band, conducted by Paul Cummings and Patrick Velliquette, will play Timothy Broege's `Dreams and Fancies Dreams and Fancies is a collection of letters and fantasy, horror and science fiction short stories by American author H.P. Lovecraft. It was released in 1962 by Arkham House in an edition of 2,030 copies and was the sixth collection of Lovecraft's work to be released by ,' Frank Ticheli's `Shenandoah,' Ralph Vaughan Williams' `Rhosymedre' and Johannes Hanssen's `Valdres.' The Repertoire Singers, conducted by Marie Landreth, will perform three choruses from Irving Gifford Fine's `Alice in Wonderland,' three of Paul Hindemith's `Six Chansons' and Johannes Brahms' `O schone Nacht' and `Sehnsucht.' The pianist is Hung-Yun Chu. Admission is free. Eugene Suzuki Strings Saturday, Beall Hall Young violinists from the UO's Suzuki Strings program will perform `Music From Around the World' in the music school's Children's Concert Series at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Beall Concert Hall. The concert will also feature the University Symphony. Under the director of Shelley Rich, the students in the Eugene Suzuki Strings program will perform a variety of folk songs from various countries. A highlight will be Joshua Melander performing a J.S. Bach violin concerto with the Suzuki Chamber Players. The young violinists range from age 4 through the teen years. The older students will also sit in with the University Symphony players. Tickets, available at the door, are $3 for adults, $2 for children and students, or $5 for a family ticket. Russell Pinkston Saturday, Music School Room 198 University of Texas composer Russell Pinkston will be featured in a concert by Future Music Oregon, the School of Music's music technology program, at 8 p.m. Saturday. The concert, under the direction of associate professor Jeffrey Stolet, will be held in Room 198 of the music school. The program will include music by Pinkston and new works by UO students in the Future Music Oregon studios: Troy Rogers, Mei-Ling Lee, Sam Tymorek and Melissa Stark. Pinkston is a professor of music composition and director of electronic music studios at the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas . He is active both as a composer and as a researcher in the field of computer music. His compositions span a wide range of different media, from concert works and sacred anthems to computer-generated tape pieces and live electronic music for dance. Tickets at the door are $5 general admission, $3 for students and senior citizens. |
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