February 10, 2009
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Theatre production of Much Ado About Nothing - with sold out nights and standing ovations, it was obvious that everyone had a great time!
On Wednesday night the CSU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Wes Kenney, performs Fabulous Favorites with guest soloists on violin and harp. As always, the orchestra will delight you!
This week the theatre folks prepare to travel to the Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theatre Festival in Idaho. Previews of their competition production of A Distance From Here and diaglogue scenes start Wednesday!
There are some wonderful FREE events this week including the annual "Singer of the Year Competition" and the Art Faculty Exhibition. Read on and save us a few dates on your February calendar. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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| ORCHESTRA CONCERTS |
 University Symphony Orchestra performs Fabulous Favorites!
Joining the orchestra are CSU faculty members Ron Francois, violin, and Rachel Starr Ellins, harp, for a performance of Max Bruch's heart rending Scottish Fantasy. The Scottish Fantasy is Bruch's own impression of Scotland and "although he never visited the land of kilts, golf, and heavy wool clothing, he does utilize several Scottish folk tunes that gives the work its unique character," says Maestro Kenney. The harp is predominantly featured along with the solo violin and the combination of sounds is what Bruch thought to be a quintessentially Scottish color. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the sweet sound produced by the combination of the violin and harp! Framing this centerpiece is one of Brahms' most intense orchestral movements, the Tragic Overture. To close, the orchestra displays its full spectrum of ability as it takes on the splash, haunting textures, and power of Respighi's great descriptive symphony, The Pines of Rome. DOWNLOAD A POSTERWednesday, February 11, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA
$5/CSU students, $5/ youth (6-17), $10/public BUY TICKETS
The School of the Arts hosts the Colorado High School All-State Orchestras this week, featuring the finest orchestra students from across the state. Join us at the UCA on Saturday, February 14 for two performances: 4:00 p.m. ASO Philharmonic Orchestra Concert and 6:00 p.m. ASO Symphony Orchestra Concert.
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| THEATRE COMPETITION PREVIEWS |
 The Theatre Program has been invited to participate in the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). In preparation, there are two opportunities for local audiences to preview the competitive materials.
The Distance From Here, by Neil LaBute, competes for the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Distance was performed by CSU Theatre this past fall and is an intense look at the dark side of American suburbia. READ MORE ABOUT LAST FALL'S PRODUCTION
Open Dress Rehearsal of The Distance From Here
Wednesday, February 11, 8:00 p.m., Studio Theatre, UCA. Tickets are free of charge, reservations are not required, and donations are accepted.
Fundraiser Benefitting Scholarship Competitors - The KCACTF Competition features a scholarship competition. Attend a performance of the prepared scenes with a reception hosted by the student group Willing Suspension of Disbelief (WSOD); exceptional theatre student design projects will be showcased.
Friday, February 13, 8:00 p.m., Studio Theatre, UCA. Tickets are $10 per person at the door with 100% of the proceeds going toward the cost of participating in the KCACTF Region VII competition. |
| SINGER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION |
 Vocal music majors serenade on Valentine's Day at the annual Singer of the Year Competition, where undergraduate voice students compete for awards, scholarships, and special distinctions. "The competition will display a high-level range of vocal development evident in the performances, as it brings out the best singing in everyone," says Associate Professor of Voice Dr. Janet Morrow-King. DOWNLOAD A POSTER
Saturday, February 14, 6:00 p.m., Organ Recital Hall. FREE |
| CASAVANT ORGAN DEBUT FESTIVAL |
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Casavant Organ Debut Festival - In Celebration of the Life of Robert Cavarra.
 Dr. Joel Bacon, the Golden Endowed Chair of Organ and Liturgical Studies at CSU, celebrates the rich legacy of Colorado State University's internationally renowned Casavant Organ. The recital is the debut of the organ in it's new home at the University Center for the Arts. Former Professor Emeritus of Music Robert Cavarra, who brought the Casavant organ to campus in 1968, passed away on February 8, 2008; Cavarra's life will be honored and celebrated during the festival. DOWNLOAD A POSTER
Friday, February 20, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2:00 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA, $5/CSU studens, $5/youth, $10/public BUY TICKETS |
| OPERA THEATRE PRESENTS LA CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA) |
 La Cenerentola, ossia La bontŕ in trionfo (Cinderella, or Goodness Triumphant), by Gioachino Rossini, was composed in 1817 when Rossini was just 25 years old, and is considered one of his finest vocal compositions. Come see Cinderella in a whole new light with special themes for each performance: an Opening Night Gala, Prospective Student Night with Talk-back, Café Vino Dinner Package Night, and a Music Education Advocacy day complete with a Pre-Matinee Tea with Cinderella herself. Additional details available at www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com. Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $9/CSU students, $20/public, Children under 12 FREE with $20 ticket. Additional charges may apply for special events BUY TICKETS |
| FACULTY ART EXHIBITION |
 Enjoy First Annual Faculty Art Exhibition featuring excellent work by the faculty and staff of the Department of Art at Colorado State University. Artists include Gary Voss, Haley Bates, Tom Lundberg, Suzanne Faris, Kim Ferrer, Natalie Barnes, Dave Yust (shown), Sanam Emami, and Gary Hubriegste.
Through February 28 at the Hatton Gallery in the Visual Arts Building. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. |
| VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERTS |
 Waltzes of the Imagination! CSU Faculty Charles Lawson, Clarinet. Dr. Lawson, with Roberta Mielke, piano, play classic clarinet literature that imaginatively treats movement in 3/4 meter. The compositions may be titled "Waltz" or "Ballet," but they all invite the listener to join with the composer and performers in choreography of the imagination. The program includes pieces by Chopin, Ravel, and Debussy.
When & WhereMonday, February 16, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $10 public - BUY TICKETS, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
Virtuoso Series Concerts are followed by Meet the Artist receptions sponsored by:
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| TRIVIA CONTEST - TICKETS & RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE |
Question: What solo instruments are featured in Max Bruch's "Scottish Fantasty" being performed by the University Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, February 11th?
Send your answer to jennifer.clary@colostate.edu by noon on Wednesday February 11th, and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets to see the Symphony on Wednesday night, plus a $5 gift certificate from Mugs Coffee Lounge.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Mar 2: Virtuoso Series Concert Janet Morrow King, Mezzo-Soprano
Mar 4: Jazz Ensembles Concer with Guest Artist, Saxophone
Don't miss out on the Pick 6 Music Pass where you can get tickets to 6 concerts for the price of 5 - on sale through March 25. Pass is for admission to 5 Ensemble/Virtuoso Series Concerts and 1 Guest Artist Performance for just $55. A $10 savings over buying individual tickets! Contact the Box Office at 970.491.TIXS or online at www.csutix.com. | |
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