ENJOY A FULL WEEK OF MUSIC, ART & THEATRE
CSU School of the Arts 
 
March 4, 2008
NEWS & EVENTS
Greetings!
 
Scott Wendholt - Jazz at CSUTonight, don't miss the Jazz Ensembles with special guest artist Scott Wendholt, an all-star New York trumpeter!
 
This week is full of exciting arts entertainment. Join us for:
In this newsletter, you'll also meet John Hermanson, a member of the CSU Wind Ensemble who will be performing in the group's upcoming invitational concert where they welcome the Fossil Ridge High School Wind Symphony.
 
Sincerely,
Jeanna Nixon & Jennifer Clary
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THEATRE STUDENTS & WORK SHOWCASED TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Theatre Showcase GalaTHEATRE SHOWCASE GALA
Presented by the Young Producers Organization, hosted by Alpha Psi Omega

Enjoy an interactive open house featuring a variety of theatrical entertainment and displays in multiple venues throughout the Bohemian Complex of the University Center for the Arts. CSU Theatre Students who want to be producers provide evidence of their talents and skills in all aspects of the production process. Come and support the future of the arts!

 
Where & When
University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St

Saturday, March 8, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$10 - Includes admission to Gala and all Spring Senior Thesis Recitals
Tickets will be available at the door, or call Jeanna Nixon at 970-491-1584 or e-mail jeanna.nixon@colostate.edu to reserve your tickets
All proceeds benefit Theatre Scholarships
 

"This Gala is a wonderful opportunity to see the amazing talent that exists in our program, and we hope to raise enough money to really benefit all of the hard-working students." -Christina Fontana, Sophomore, Theatre and Business Major

CHOIRS CELEBRATE SACRED MUSIC
CSU Women's Chorus

The Women's Chorus, directed by graduate conductor Jodi Jones and the University Chorus, directed by graduate conductor Nathan Payant present a Celebration of Sacred Music, including the technically-demanding All That Hath Life And Breath Praise Ye The Lord by Rene Clausen, Brazilian composer Ernani Aguiar's fiery Salmo 150, which features rhythmic backgrounds with very rapid articulations, and Somagwaza, a traditional South African song.

 
Where & When

Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St.

Thursday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
$10, $5/CSU Students & Youth (ages 6-17)

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VIRTUOSO CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES
The Virtuoso Concert Series continues with performances by Dr. Gary Moody and the Woodwind Faculty, plus special guest percussionist Kris Keeton.

 

CSU Faculty Gary MoodyVirtuoso Series:
Looking Back Through the Window of Time with Dr. Gary Moody, bassoon
Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St.
Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 p.m.
$10, $5/CSU Students & Youth (ages 6-17)
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MORE INFO (PDF)  
 
CSU Woodwind Faculty Present March WindsVirtuoso Series:
March Winds with the CSU Woodwind Faculty - Charles Lawson, clarinet, Michelle Stanley, flute, & Gary Moody, bassoon
Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St.
Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
$10, $5/CSU Students & Youth (ages 6-17)
BUY TICKETSSponsored by Great Harvest Bread Co.

Concerts with CSU faculty are followed by Meet the Artist receptions sponsored by

Virtuoso Series: Percussionist Kris Keeton Visits CSU
Special Guest Kris Keeton, percussion
Casavant Hall, Music Building at Laurel

and Howes Streets

Thurday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.

$15 $5/CSU Students & Youth ages 6-17

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MORE INFO (PDF)

MEET JOHN HERMANSON
Graduate Student and Wind Ensemble Percussionist John HermansonTALENTED PERCUSSIONIST JOHN HERMANSON PERFORMS IN WIND ENSEMBLE INVITATIONAL

John Hermanson started his musical career in the 5th grade. His parents convinced him to play an instrument, and he chose percussion. He has now been playing percussion for over 15 years, and has enjoyed every second of it. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in music education from CSU in 2006, and returned for his Master's degree in Conducting and Education, which he will finish in May. READ MORE (PDF)

 

Hermanson is a member of the Wind Ensemble that presents an annual high school invitational concert. He says, "Making music together is always the best part of any concert, but this offers a very unique opportunity for people of many different ages to come together and create a moment in music."

 
Wind Ensemble Invitational Concert with Fossil Ridge High School Wind Symphony
Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St.
Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.
$10, $5/CSU Students & Youth (ages 6-17)
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MORE INFO (PDF) 
WIN TICKETS WITH TRIVIA
weekly arts trivia question

Who is the conductor of the Fossil Ridge High School Wind Symphony?

 
Send your answer to events@csuschoolofthearts.com by noon on Thursday, March 6 and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets to the Wind Ensemble Invitational with Fossil Ridge High School Wind Symphony on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Plus, you'll be entered to win the grand prize - a ticket package for the Fall 2008 season!
 
Congratulations to Jennifer K. who correctly answered last week's trivia question about the American Book Award winner written by Guillermo Gómez-Peña. SEE THE ANSWER
UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar. 5: Virtuoso Series: Gary Moody, bassoon

Mar. 6: Virtuoso Series: Kris Keeton, percussion

Mar. 6: University Chorus & Women's Chorus

Mar. 8: Theatre Showcase Gala

Don't miss out on the Pick 6 Music Pass where you can get tickets to six concerts for the price of 5 - on sale only through March 15.
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