Department of Music
 

Performance Listing

New River Valley Symphony Orchestra - 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Burruss Auditorium [map]
The New River Valley Symphony Orchestra performs an all-Russian program featuring the 2009 winners of the Virginia Music Teacher's Association Concerto Competition. Works will include Overture on Russian Themes by Rimsky-Korsakov and Piano Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev. Featured soloists will be pianists Kimberly Hou and Ina Mitcheva.


VMTA Winners Recital - 11:00 am, Sunday, November 8, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
The winners of the VMTA State Auditions and MTNA Competitions will perform in an afternoon recital.


Student Recital: Daniel Twentey, trombone - 8:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Daniel Twentey performs a junior trombone recital.


Student Recital: Benjamin McCarthy, trumpet - 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Benjamin McCarthy performs a senior trumpet recital.


University Chamber Music III: Poe-ism - 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Poe-ism To celebrate the bicentennial of the extraordinary American writer Edgar Allan Poe, Virginia Tech pianist Tracy Cowden commissioned a set of songs from award-winning composer Gregory J. Hutter. For the world premiere of these songs, Tracy will be joined by Rennaisance Music Academy faculty members, soprano Ariana Wyatt and cellist Benjamin Wyatt. The concert will also feature Patricia Raun, director of School of Performing Arts and Cinema.


VMTA Student Recital - 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Music teachers of the Highlands Chapter Virginia Music Teacher's Association gather together to present their students in a Fall recital.


Student Recital: Karin Caruso, soprano - 8:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Karin Caruso performs a senior voice recital.


Student Ensemble Concert: USWE and Campus Band - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Commonwealth Ballroom [map]
The University Wind Ensemble and Campus Band perform an evening concert.


Renaissance Music Academy presents students in recitals - 3:15 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Saturday, November 21 3:15 and 4:30PM The Renaissance Music Academy of Virginia presents two recitals of its students. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music performed on piano, violin, cello, and guitar; The performers range in age from 4 years old through adult; The Renaissance Music Academy of Virginia is the oldest, largest and most established non-profit community music school in the region, where students of all ages and levels of ability can develop their talent and a sustaining love for music. These concerts are particularly appropriate for families and young children. Visit our website at www.rmahome.com prior to the recitals for a complete listing of music to be performed. Free and open to the public. (special note: Squires Center is closed to the public on this date. For this event, please enter on College Avenue side entrance to the building).


Student Recital: Bryce Owen, tuba - 8:00 pm, Sunday, November 29, 2009 - Blacksburg Presbyterian Church [map]
Tubist Bryce Owen performs a senior recital at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church.


Student Recital: University Percussion and Marimba Ensemble - 8:00 pm, Monday, November 30, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
The University Percussion and Marimba Ensemble perform a fall recital.


Student Ensemble Concert: University Jazz Bands - 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Lyric Theater [map]
The University Jazz Bands perform under the direction of John Adler.


Tuba Christmas - 4:00 pm, Friday, December 4, 2009 - Lyric Theater [map]
TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Join area tubists as they gather together to perform Christmas music as part of Blacksburg's holiday celebration.


DISIS: Laptop Orchestra Premiere - 8:00 pm, Friday, December 4, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Join Ivica Ico Bukvic as he presents the Winter DISIS event, the Laptop Orchestra Premiere.


Student Recital: Piano Studio Recital - 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
The piano students of Mary Louise Hallauer perform an afternoon recital.


University Chamber Music IV: Colorado Quartet - 8:00 pm, Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Colorado Quartet The Colorado Quartet brings their artistry to Blacksburg. The Colorado Quartet is recognized on four continents as one of the finest string quartets on the international scene. Winners of both the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Award, their performances are noted for their musical integrity, impassioned playing and lyrical finesse.


Student Ensemble Concert: University Choirs Holiday Concert - 3:00 pm, Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Blacksburg Presbyterian Church [map]
Join the Men's Chorus, Women's Chorale, and Chamber Singers in welcoming the holiday season! This festive program will include Christmas classics, traditional Hanukkah music, and exquisite arrangements of favorite carols. The choirs will be featured individually and combined as they fill the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with the warm sounds of the holidays. Tickets will be available at the door an hour before the concert and are $5 general admission, $3 student/senior. Arrive early to get a seat!


Student Recital: Michael Matthews, piano - 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Blacksburg United Methodist Church [map]
Michael Matthews will perform an evening student piano recital at Blacksburg United Methodist Church.


Student Recital: Trumpet Studio Recital - 8:00 pm, Monday, December 7, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Students of John Adler perform a trumpet studio recital.


Student Recital: Opera Workshop - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Students perform excerpts from operas.


Student Recital: Low Brass Ensemble - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Students of Jay Crone present a low brass ensemble concert.


Student Soloist Competition - 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Squires Recital Salon [map]
Student musicians from Virginia Tech perform selected movements from various instrumental concertos as part of the Eighteenth Annual Student Soloist Competition. The winner will appear as a featured soloist in April 2010 with the Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble.


Blacksburg Master Chorale: Messiah and More - 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Blacksburg Presbyterian Church [map]
Messiah and More Accompanied by orchestra, Blacksburg Master Chorale returns to its roots in its traditional presentation of selections from Handel's masterpiece. Other favorite holiday classics will round out the exciting program. Saturday, December 12, 2009 7:30 PM Blacksburg Presbyterian Church


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