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Percussion Week Comes to UNCP

It will seem like the percussion world has descended upon the UNCP music department from March 27th to April 1st. On March 27th the UNCP Orchestra concert will feature the UNCP Percussion Ensemble and Soloists Don Parker and Tracy Wiggins on David Maslanka's "In Lonely Fields" for percussion ensemble and chamber orchestra. March 29th will see the debut of UNCP's new "world" music ensemble Global Rhythms as they perform their first concert "The World is Round." This concert will feature music from Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Serbia, Trinidad and more. March 30th will see UNCP hosting SO Percussion. This ensemble has performed and recorded around the world to great critical acclaim. March 31st will feature the second UNCP Percussion Ensemble Festival. This day will feature performances by UNCP, Fayetteville State, Spring Creek and Lumberton High School percussion ensembles. these ensembles will then be coached by the members of SO. And bringing this crazy 7 days of percussion to a close, Monday April 2nd will bring drumset artist Pat Petrillo to campus for a 2:30 masterclass. All of these events are free and open to the public.

UNCP Marching Band Auditions Coming SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 21st has been set as the audition date for the UNCP Drumline and Colorguard. Auditions will begin at 9:00 am in the UNCP band room. Those auditioning for the drumline should download the exercises from http://www.uncp.edu/music/ensembles/marching_band/downloads.htm. Anyone auditioning for colorguard is requested to wear comfortable clothes for movement, equipment work, & dance. Wear gym shoes or dance shoes. Girls: Please have hair back, no excessive make-up or jewelry. The colorguard auditions are open to male and female students.

UNCP Voice Department Triumphs at UNCG NATS Auditions

This past weekend, for the first time in UNCP history, our Voice Department
participated in scholarship auditions held annually by the North Carolina
Chapter of the National Association Teachers of Singing (NATS).
The auditions, held at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, drew over 700 students, participating in 27 divisions. These divisions ranged from
high school Freshmen through Seniors, on through undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education vocal students.

A total of eight students drawn from the studios of Dr. Robyn Stevens and Mr. Jaeyoon Kim participated. Two students, Freshman, Andrew Stewart and Senior, Dwan Hayes, achieved a "Superior" rating and were advanced to the regional finals at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ms. Hayes placed fourth in Division 23, Senior Musical Theatre Women. Mr. Stewart placed fifth in Division 10, Freshman Men. Within each division, these singers competed against over 20 students from other North Carolina academic institutions. Those achieving a score of 25 or higher were advanced from district to regional finals.

Other participants included Cindy Clemmer,(Division 27, Continuing Education Women) Ashley Davis,(Division 13, College Junior Women) and Matthew Greenslade, (Division 10, College Freshman Men) from Mr. Kim's studio, and Michael Bousquet,(Division 22, Undergraduate Music Theatre Men) Tyronne McClean, (Division 10, College Freshman Men) and Leah Nichols, (Division 21, Undergraduate Music Theatre Women) from Dr. Stevens studio. Our Voice and Music Theatre departments were well represented by these students, each of which received cumulative ratings of "Excellent" within their divisions (20-24 points).

A hearty congratulations to all who participated for your successful initial
representation of UNCP at this event. A special thanks also to Ms. Akemi
Williams who took time out of her already busy schedule to accompany our
students. We look forward to even greater involvement from our voice and Music Theatre department next year. Also, best wishes to Dwan and Andy as they prepare for the next round of this competition on April 13th and 14th at the University of Maryland's hosting of the Regional NATS auditions in College Park!

Moore Hall Recital Series (MHRS) Features John Hart, Guitar, on Wednesday, Feb. 28th, at 10 AM

John Hart, guitarist, will perform works of Kern, Lennon/McCartney, Newley,
Rollins, Ellington, Young, and others, at the 10 AM, MHRS concert, on
Wednesday. Hart has worked with leaders in the field, including Jack McDuff, Chris Potter, and Jose Luis Rodriguez. He has 7 CDs on Blue Note and concord and has performed on 60 other recordings. He tours regularly with the John Hart Trio, recently releasing a CD entitled, Standards – Green and Blue.

Percussion Ensemble Festival

March 31st will be a busy day at UNCP as we host the UNCP Percussion Ensemble Festival brings area percussion ensembles to UNCP to perform for, and be coached by, the members of the SO Percussion group. For more information on the Percussion Ensemble Festival contact Tracy Wiggins.

Honor Band Returns In 2007

After a years hiatus the UNCP Honor Band will return on March 17th. The guest conductor for the high school band will be noted composer and conductor Mark Camphouse. Visit the honor band website for more information.

Jazz Workshops

Nationally recognized jazz artists, the Jae Sinnett Trio, performed at UNCP February 8th. The performance was followed by an informal workshop. Later in the afternoon the members of the trio will offered individualized instruction for UNCP Music Students.

The mini-residency was sponsored by the UNCP Music Department Jazz Studies program.

Faculty Chamber Recital Features World Premiere

On Tuesday January 23rd percussion teacher Tracy Wiggins and piano faculty Beth and Jon Maisonpierre were joined by Dr. Don Parker in a performance of Bela Bartoks landmark work "Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion." The concert also featured the World Premiere of Thomas DeLio's "transients/images" for piano and percussion.

Percussion Residency

The week of November 6th saw international percussion artist/composer Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic in residency with the UNCP Percussion Department. While at UNCP Mr. Zivkovic taught lessons to all percussion majors, presented a percussion masterclass, taught a course on composing to the orchestration class, worked with the UNCP Percussion Ensemble and presented a solo recital featuring his compositions. This was a great week to be a percussion major at UNCP!

Percussion Clinic

On Wednesday October 25th the UNCP percussion studio and jazz program hosted internationally known jazz vibraphone artist Jerry Tachoir. During his clinics at UNCP Tachoir discussed jazz improvisation and theory, mallet technique and the music business. In addition several UNCP jazz students had the opportunity to perform an improvisation for Mr. Tachoir.

Medieval Feast Returns

After a year that saw the first UNCP Choral Cavalcade the Medieval Feast returned in 2006 by popular demand. The feast was held December 1st and 2nd.

 

Updated: Tuesday, June 26, 2007

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