March 10, 2009
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Next week is spring break, but there are still two concerts to enjoy this week before everyone hits the slopes (or the beach)!
Don't forget about the Chamber Orchestra Concert tonight, March 10th, when four top music students compete for the Annual Concerto Competition Award.
On Thursday, CSU's top choirs welcome the Centennial Children's Chorus for a very special event.
After the break enjoy several exciting theatre and dance performances including Eurydice and a Tour Dance Company Showcase. Also in this e-newsletter, read about top honors received by your CSU Marching Band!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
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| THIS WEEK!
LARGE ENSEMBLE CONCERTS |
 Chamber Orchestra presents Competition and Copland: The Annual Concerto Competition Finals. The annual concert features all wind instrumentalists: Carolyn Smith and Andrew Noble performing Krommer's Concerto for 2 Clarinets, Skyler Smith performing Hummel's Bassoon Concerto, and John Gough performing Mozart's Horn Concerto in Eb, K 447. In addition, the chamber orchestra, directed by Wes Kenney, plays music by Copland and Handel. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/ youth (6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS
 Chamber Choir and Concert Choir with special guest, The Centennial Children's Chorus. Under the direction of James Kim the choirs join together in a combined concert featuring a variety of 20th century romantic music by R.V. Williams, a motet by J.S. Bach, part songs by Brahms along with a avant-garde works by Schafer and Johan Werle. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER When & Where
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS
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| CSU THEATRE PRESENTS EURYDICE |
 Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Kaily Anderson, is a modern reworking of the Greek myth by the same name.
In the original myth, while mourning the death of his wife Eurydice, Orpheus plays such beautiful music that he receives permission from the Gods to go to the underworld and bring her back.
A magic, whimsical story - a world of talking stones, raining elevators, and rooms made out of string, Eurydice is a play about what it is to love, to lose, and to find oneself along the way. Hardly new themes, Ruhl's open and honest approach to the work enlivens the tale, bringing truth and evoking pathos for the story's characters.
"The first time I read the play, I was moved in an inexplicable way," remarks Anderson. "Ruhl has taken the original myth from Ovid's Metamorphosis and used it as a base point for her own quirky and wonderful story - I was quite taken with it."
When & Where Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Center for the Arts. $7/CSU students, $7/youth (ages 6 - 17), $14/seniors, $16/public - BUY TICKETS
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| CSU TOUR DANCE COMPANY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE |
 The CSU Tour Dance Company, choreographed and directed by Chung-Fu Chang, has once again been invited to perform at the X Festival International de Danza Contemporanea Avant Garde 2009 in Merida, Mexico May 1st - 3rd.
The company needs your help to make attending the festival possible and will host a benefit showcase and silent auction featuring the work of ten Dance Program students, including choreography being presented at the festival.
The company was privileged to perform at the 9th annual event last May. "Performing in another country is a rare experience so I feel very grateful and fortunate to have been able to be a part of it," Chantel Doyon (pictured), a Tour Dance Company member remarked. "I am also looking forward to attending the festival again. I look forward to knowing that I will come away a stronger dancer."
When & Where
Friday, March 27 8:00 p.m., University Dance Theatre, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. $10 tickets are available at the door (cash or check only please). |
| VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERTS |
 Guest Artist Boris Garlitsky, Violin. Renowned Russian violinist returns to CSU! Joined by his wife Elena Garlitsky, piano, Ron Francois, violin, and Barbara Thiem, cello, Garlitsky's program includes Brahms' Sopnata op. 120, a Prokofiev Duo, and Mendelssohn's Trio op. 66. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
When & Where
Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $15/public - BUY TICKETS
 Aries Trio + 1 - CSU Woodwind Faculty Ensemble joined by Peter Sommer, Saxophone. Charles Lawson, clarinet; Gary Moody, bassoon; Michelle Stanley, flute; and Peter Sommer, perform in a way you've never heard before as they explore new and unique repertoire together! READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
When & Where
Monday, March 30, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS
Virtuoso Series Concerts are followed by Meet the Artist receptions sponsored by:
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| MARCHING BAND RECEIVES TOP HONORS FOR EXCELLENCE! |
 The Colorado State University Marching Band will be honored for contributions of excellence and creativity to the marching profession at the national conference for the College Band Directors National Association at the end of March.
This is the first national recognition that the marching band has received in the history of the program. Dr. Steven Moore, Director of Bands, will present a video of the band's 2008 performance, "Vegas Show," at a recognition session for the CBDNA National Conference at the University of Texas at Austin. The video will be featured as one of five videos from select institutions, which include the University of Arizona, University of California - Los Angeles, Texas Christian University, and Western Carolina University.
Hundreds of university marching band programs from all college football conferences were eligible for the recognition. A video submitted to the CBDNA was chosen over submissions from conferences known for marching bands, such as the SEC, Big 10, and ACC.
 "CSU has finally developed as a leading marching band in college football," said senior Mike Wenzel, a drum major for the band.
The CSU Marching Band performed its final production of the "Vegas Show" before a national audience in December 2008 at the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, where Colorado State defeated Fresno State for the title. The "Vegas Show" included selections from Cirque de Soleil as well as the songs "Luck Be A Lady" and "Can't Buy Me Love."
"The fundamentals of music and motion required to create a quality marching band demand intense dedication and commitment to excellence throughout the entire marching season," says Dr. Moore. | |
| TRIVIA CONTEST - TICKETS & RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE |
 Question: What ensemble will be a special guest at Thusday's Chamber Choir and Concert Choir Concert?
Send your answer to jennifer.clary@colostate.edu by noon on Wednesday, March 11, and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets to see the Choir Concert on March 12,plus a $5 gift certificate from Mugs Coffee Lounge.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Ap 2: Art Museum Opening Reception
Ap 3: Art Museum Opening Keynote - Mel Chin
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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