EMU Music and Dance Events
Welcome to EMU Music and Dance Events. This site is updated regularly, so please visit often.
- All events are free, unless otherwise noted and all venues are barrier free. Performances are subject to change without notice.
Print-ready monthly events calendars (pdf files)
September, 2008
October, 2008
November, 2008
December, 2008
(Mac users can subscribe to the calendar online to receive up-to-date event information through iCal.)
Workshops and clinics
Middle School Choral Educators Workshop (for college students) – Fri. Oct. 24, 2008
Middle School Choral Educators Workshop (for educators) – Sat. Oct. 25, 2008
Musical Crash Course on Special Education – Sat. Nov. 8, 2008
High School Wind and Percussion Clinic Day - Sat. Nov. 15, 2008
Wind Conducting Symposium for Music Educators - Sat. Dec. 6, 2008
Audition Dates
Fall 2008 Music and Dance Events (updated 11/21/08)
October 2008
Tues. 28
Early Music Concert
EMU organ and harpsichord students and friends render works from Machaut to Mozart. Organ Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
November 2008
Sun. 2
Aria and concerto competition
Students compete for the honor of performing a concerto or aria with the Symphony Orchestra during the winter semester. Pease, 2 p.m.
Sun. 2
Muse Ensemble
Kyoko Kashiwagi, violin; Eva Stern, viola; Katri Ervamaa, cello; and pianist Angelina Pashmakov performs work of Dvorak, Dohnanyi, and others. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Sat. 8
A Musical Crash Course on Special Education - A Saturday Sampler
The rising numbers of special needs students in today's schools require that music educators and therapists be knowledgeable of laws, vernacular, available resources and strategies that work with these populations. Join us for a morning of dialogue and music making relavant to this topic with clinician Angie Snell, MT-BC from the Monroe County Intermediate School District. FoTo register, contact Louise Patrick at lpatrick@emich.edu. Alexander Music Building, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Sun. 9
Faculty showcase
EMU’s distinguished faculty star in this showcase of musical talent. Pease, 3 p.m.
Sat. 15
High school wind and percussion clinic day
EMU wind and percussion faculty offer instrument-specific clinics for high school musicians in grades 10-12. The day includes clinics, faculty recital, dinner, an opportunity to audition for the 2009 EMU High School Honors Band and admission to Bandorama. Advanced registration and $30 participant fee required: 734.487.1430. Alexander Music Building, all day.
Sat. 15
Bandorama
The Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Marching Band take the stage in a colorful and exhilarating display of pageantry and sound led by Director of Bands Mary Schneider and Associate Director of Bands John Zastoupil. Admission: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, $6 children under 12. Pease, 7 p.m.
Tues. 18
Tuba and euphonium studio recital
Students of Matt Tropman perform works for low brass. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Tues. 18
History of the Keyboard, Part I
James Wagner plays music from the ages for organ, harpsichord, clavichord, and piano. This concert is presented in support of EMU's All-Steinway School Initiative. Organ Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs. 20
Bob Becker, percussion clinic and master class
One of the world’s premier virtuoso performers on the xylophone and marimba, Bob Becker presents a clinic and master class for percussionists. Becker holds degrees from Eastman School of Music and is a founding member of the multicultural percussion ensemble NEXUS. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Fri. 21
Remeleixo
Remeleixo (pronounced Reh-meh-lay-show) is a Portuguese word meaning style or finesse. It is often used when speaking about someone who dances with particular grace and elegance. This exciting new duo possesses all the attributes this unique word imparts. The duo is comprised of guitarist Pablo Cohen and soprano saxophonist Steven Mauk. Both are professors of music at Ithaca College in New York. The ensemble performs repertoire ranging from Baroque to Contemporary periods, and specializes in the music of South America. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 23
Friends of Chamber Music at Pease
The mission of the Friends is to showcase the finest chamber music talent, offer concerts in the acoustically superb Pease Auditorium, and to make these concerts free to all who wish to attend. Please visit their website at www.chambermusicatpease.org for further information about today’s concert. Pease, 4 p.m.
Mon. 24
William Stewart competition
The finest EMU undergraduate wind and percussion music students compete for a cash prize as well as the opportunity to perform a solo with the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony during a winter semester concert. Pease, 6 – 9 p.m.
December 2008
Mon. 1
Flute ensembles
Julie Stone leads the flute choir and small ensembles in a potpourri of works for various sizes and configurations of flute. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Wed. 3
Jazz combo night
Student ensembles, directed by Mark Pappas, present a diverse program of jazz standards and new charts in a two part concert series tonight and Saturday afternoon. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Wed. 3
Opera workshop performance - Note date change (NOT on Nov. 19 as originally scheduled)
Kathleen Segar directs students in memorable scenes from major operatic works as a culmination of their semester of study. Pease, 8 p.m.
Thurs. 4
Rene Lecuona, guest piano recital - CANCELLED DUE TO CHANGE IN ARTIST'S SCHEDULE - WATCH FOR HER CONCERT NEXT TERM
Fri. 5
Children’s dance concerts
The Dance program and Symphony Orchestra present selections from Delibes' comic ballet Coppelia, in two identical one-hour programs especially for youth in grades one through eight. Free admission, but reservations are required: 734.487.2448. Pease, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Fri. 5
Coppelia
Dance majors, directed by Sherry Jerome, and the Symphony Orchestra, directed by Kevin Miller present Leo Delibes’ ballet Coppelia. This comic story includes love, mistaken identity, and a mysterious, lonely doctor. Admission: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors, $6 children under 12. School groups admitted free, but reservations are required: 734.487.2448. Pease, 7 p.m.
Sat. 6
First Annual Wind Conducting Symposium
Instrumental music educators are invited to attend EMU’s First Annual Wind Conducting Symposium with guest clinician Richard Floyd, State Director of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. For more information or to register, please contact Mary Schneider, EMU Director of Bands at 734.487.1430. Alexander Music Building, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 6
Jazz combo afternoon
Mark Pappas directs student ensembles in the second of two jazz concerts. Alexander Recital Hall, 4 p.m.
Sun. 7
Adoration and Praise
Join the EMU Chamber Choir and University Choir for a unique look at music of the church. The choirs will perform fragments of the Mass representing diverse cultures and styles in the first portion of the concert and songs from the Gospel and Spiritual tradition during the second part. Featured will be selections from the Caribbean Mass, Missa Criollis, Missa Kenya, and the Gospel Mass. Pease, 4 p.m.
Sun. 7
Guitar studio recital
Guitar students of Nelson Amos perform in recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Mon 8
Clarinet studio recital
Members of the EMU Clarinet Studio, under the direction of Kimberly Cole Luevano, perform a variety of clarinet repertoire. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
Mon. 8
Jazz and Percussion Ensembles
John Dorsey and the Percussion Ensemble share the stage with Donald Babcock and the Jazz Ensemble in their annual extravaganza. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Tues. 9
Collegium Musicum
Scott Elsholz leads the Collegium Musicum in a program inspired by one of the most beloved of the Marian canticles: The Magnificat. Selections include Giovanni Pergolesi's Magnificat, Johann Kaspar Kerll's alternatim plainchant setting of the Magnificat primi toni, Arcangelo Corelli's “Christmas Concerto" and J. S. Bach’s Cantata 10, Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn. Holy Trinity Student Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Tues. 9
Saxophone studio recital
Saxophone students of Max Plank perform in solo and quartets. Alexander Recital Hall, 8:15 p.m.
Winter 2009 Events
January 2009
Mon. 12: High school vocal solo and ensemble clinic. Alexander Music Building, 4 p.m.
Fri. 16 – Sun. 18: 57th annual faculty and guest artist choreography concert. 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.
Thurs. 22: Robert Satterlee, guest piano recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mon. 26 – Tues. 27: High school choral invitational. Pease, 6 – 9 p.m.
Wed. 28: Eric Lamb, guest flute recital. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m.
February 2009
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 2009
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. 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 2009
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.
Tues. 7: A Liturgy of Music. Organ Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. 8: Flute ensembles. Alexander Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
Mon. 13: Percussion and African ensembles. Pease, 7:30 p.m.
Tues. 14: Collegium Musicum. Holy Trinity Student Parish, 7:30 p.m.
Wed. 15: Jazz combo night. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 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 2009
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
Events Hotline: 734.487.2255 (for recorded event information)
All events are free unless otherwise noted and all venues are barrier free. Dates and times may vary.
