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Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2007Music Department Hosts Free Concert Series
The Buffalo State College Music Department continues its popular free concert series this fall, showcasing a captivating collection of musical performances that intersperse old favorites with exotic offerings. The free series features music students, faculty, and local musicians. All concerts will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall unless otherwise noted.
“We have top-notch musicians on campus and premier concert venues to share with the community,” said Bradley J. Fuster, chair and associate professor. “With most concerts lasting an hour to an hour and a half, these concerts make for an easy, enjoyable evening out. Dinner on Elmwood and you’re all set.”
Concert highlights are as follows. For more information, call (716) 878-6401.
October 16, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Wind Ensemble
“Not your usual Sousa,” said Ricky Fleming, conductor and assistant professor. “This is a great update on what’s new in concert band.” Forty-five student musicians perform a lively, eclectic mix of compositions that includeNitro by Ticheli and Suite Concertante by Nelhybel.
October 22, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Student Ross V. Coons Percussion Recital
Spiky, rhythmically charged, and intriguing compositions by Darius Milhaud, John Cage, Paul Smadbeck, and Elliott Carter. Coons will be accompanied by Bryan Boyce, assistant professor, on piano.
October 23, 8:00–9:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
The 20-piece ensemble, comprising some of Buffalo State’s finest musicians, will perform old favorites like “Fly Me to the Moon,” with big band vocalists, funk, and Latin. Ricky Fleming conducts.
October 28, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir and Chorale Concert
Selections by Josquin des Prez, Tchaikovsky, Szymanowski, Dvorak, Brahms, and Larson.
November 15, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Wind Ensemble
Forty-five student musicians evoke a range of moods from epic to whisper as they perform works that include the upbeat Lancaster March by local composer John Ricca, and Robert Spittal’s reflective Pacem (A Hymn for Peace) with lyrical trumpet solo. Ricky Fleming conducts.
November 28, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
Western New York musicians and educators engage the audience in an exhilarating rhythmic adventure as they perform pieces by contemporary composers George Andrix, Henry Cowell, Gareth Farr, Sydney Hodkinson, and Nigel Westlake. Clarinet solo by Ben Christy, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. Percussion solo by Brad J. Fuster, chair and associate professor. Concert to be held in the Savage Theater Arts Building.
November 29, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble
Hard swing and sultry ballads in the style of the great Count Basie. Ricky Fleming conducts.
December 4, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Messiah
Buffalo State College student musicians; faculty; and alumni soloists, choirs, and orchestra perform Handel’sMessiah at St. Stanislaus Church, 123 Peckham Street, Buffalo. Repeat performance, Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. at the New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, 971 Jefferson Avenue at Best Street.
December 5, 8:00–9:00 p.m.
Wind Chamber Ensembles
Flute, clarinet, and trombone and tuba student ensembles perform. Crystal Reinoso, professor of music, on clarinet.
