Performance Listing (May 2013)

The Virginia Tech Horn Studio presents an evening recital featuring solos and ensembles.  Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Brandon Toma performs a senior trumpet recital.  Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Elizabeth Crone performs an afternoon flute recital assisted by Erica Ann Sipes.  Featuring the Sonata in A Major by Franck, Duo for Flute and Piano by Copland, the 'Hamburger' Sonata by CPE Bach, and Reflections for Solo Flute by Hoover.  This recital is free and open to the public.

Robert Chafin, tenor, performs a faculty recital.  This recital is free and open to the public.

The Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Travis J. Cross, features chamber ensembles on its spring concert, including Richard Strauss's Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare and selections from Mozart operas in versions for Harmoniemusik octet with faculty guest soloists Ariana Wyatt, soprano, and Robert Chafin, tenor. The program concludes with William Walton's Crown Imperial. Student ensemble concerts are $5 general, $3 senior, and $3 student. Tickets are available at the venue door beginning one hour prior to the performance.

Christopher Cummins performs a senior cello recital.  Student recitals are free and open to the public.

VT Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology (ICAT) and Music Department's Digital Interactive Sound and Intermedia Studio (DISIS) presents the DISIS Spring 2013 Event, a part of the "Digital iD" performance series featuring an evening of multisensory performances and experiences that fit no preexisting form or template. Sponsored by the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology and School of Performing Arts & Cinema, the event will feature performances by guest artists Eric Lyon, Elizabeth Hoffman, Matthew Ostrowski, Virginia Tech's Linux Laptop Orchestra (L2Ork),Wallace Easter, and DISIS faculty artists and students. "Digital iD" offers an explorationof synergies among music, technology, arts, gesture, collaboration, interactivity, and ultimately community.  The main event will be preceded by a 30 minute technology showcase of works created by DISIS students, including demos, installations, and innovative technologies.  The showcase will begin at 7:30pm.

Music Majors perform during a weekly afternoon recital.  These recitals are free and open to the public.

The Virginia Tech Guest Artist Series presents violinist April Johnson and cellist Peter Seidenberg in an evening recital.  Johnson and Seindenburg, members of The Oracle Trio,have performed throughout the U.S., interpreting celebrated classics as well as demonstrating a commitment to performing music of our time. The trio enjoys collaborating with composers and has commissioned and premiered several new works. For more info on the aritsts go to http://www.oracletrio.com/

The low brass students of Dr. Jay Crone perform an evening recital.  Student recitals are free and open to the public.

The young students in the Virginia Tech String Project perform an evening concert.  The concert will feature special guest artists Peter Seidenberg, Cello and April Johnson, Violin.  This concert is free and open to the public and will be in Haymarket Theatre in the Squires Student Center.

Please join the faculty and staff from the Department of Music as we honor our 2013 music graduates.