DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
FALL 2012 PERFORMANCE SEASON
ALL CONCERTS FREE WITH SUGGESTED $10 DONATION UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
ALL CONCERTS IN UNIVERSITY THEATRE ON THE BOCA RATON CAMPUS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Jazz Band and Jazz Combos
Jazz Band (Wings of Swing): Neil Bonsanti, director
Sunday, February 10, 3:00 pm
Playing jazz standards and new works for big band, the popular FAU Jazz Band will once again thrill audiences with exciting music, gifted soloists and a passion for America’s own music. Student jazz combos will also present an eclectic sampling of their favorites.
The Winds of Romance
The Florida Wind Symphony Jazz Orchestra
February 14th, 2013, 7:00 pm, University Theatre
This special evening of romantic favorites will feature Dr. Coltman performing Rhapsody in Blue, in its original setting for jazz orchestra, followed by chart-toppers from the golden age of the big bands! Join us for a champagne reception after the show.Tickets $15, $30 with reception. Tickets at www.fauevents.com, or 1-800-564-9539
FAU Choral Ensembles
Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee Rossow, conductors
Friday, February 15, 7:00 pm
Enjoy exciting choral works performed in this showcase presented by the Women’s Chorus, FAU Chamber Singers and ¡Cantemos!
Seventh Annual Concerto and Aria Competition Winners’ Concert
University Symphony Orchestra: Laura Joella, conductor
Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 7:00 pm
This is a concert featuring FAU’s finest student instrumental and vocal performers, who are chosen through a competitive audition.
From Vikings to Fabergé - Enjoy the Spirit of Russia!
FAU Chamber Soloists: Leonid Treer, artistic director
Sunday, February 17, 3:00 pm
The FAU Chamber Soloists present sparkling Russian masterworks by Arensky, Glazunov, Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff, performed in tribute to Richard Beattie Davis.
Big, Bold Band Blockbusters!
February 20th, 2013, 7:00 pm
The FAU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band present an evening of great music both new and old. Featuring Mothership by Mason Bates, a work for band and electronics that will include soloists performing –via webcam – from across the United States!
7th Annual FAU Concert Band Festival
February 23rd, 2013, all day
Twelve of the best high school bands from the state of Florida come to FAU for our 7th Annual Band Festival. Great bands will be playing throughout the day, with headliner the FAU Wind Ensemble performing at noon.
Jazz now!
Sunday, March 3; 3:00 pm
FAU hosts the 10-piece Rattette jazz ensemble in this encore appearance, performing new music from South Florida's jazz composers and musicians.
French Fête! Duo Turgeon in Concert
Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm
FAU’s own internationally acclaimed and award-winning pianists Anne Louise-Turgeon and Edward Turgeon perform as Duo Turgeon, featuring works by Ravel, Françaix, Debussy, and more.
The Florida Atlantic University Classical Guitar Society
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 pm
Join director Ken Keaton and Society members in presentations of solo and chamber works for classical guitars.
Tchaikovsky: From Russia with Verve!
University Symphony Orchestra: Laura Joella, conductor
Saturday, April 13, 7:00 pm
The University Symphony Orchestra’s final concert of the season will highlight Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, heralded as his greatest demonstration of the forces of the orchestra. Benjamin Joella is the featured double bass soloist.
Mozart and Modern Mashup
FAU Chamber Winds and Concert Percussion Ensemble
April 14th, 2013, 3:00 pm
Mozart’s masterworks for winds are performed as intended, but surrounded by some of the newest music written for the same instruments. A unique concert experience!
A Southern Celebration
FAU Wind Ensemble
April 17th , 2013, 7:00 pm
FAU is pleased to welcome composer Joel Puckett for a concert featuring his newest music for winds, including Shadow of Sirius, featuring FAU flute instructor Elissa Lakofsky. Donald Grantham’s thrilling and compelling Southern Harmony will close out our season with panache!
Commercial Music Ensembles
Friday, April 19, 7:00 pm
Commercial Music Ensembles: Alejandro Sánchez-Samper, James Cunningham, directors
Enjoy an eclectic concert of original compositions and covers from students in the commercial music program.
FAU Choral Ensembles
Patricia P. Fleitas and Stacie Lee Rossow, conductors
Saturday, April 20, 7:00 pm
Close the choral season with this showcase of exciting music presented by the Women’s Chorus, FAU Chamber Singers and ¡Cantemos!
Jazz Band and Jazz Combos
Jazz Band (Wings of Swing): Neil Bonsanti, director
Sunday, April 21, 3:00 pm
Playing jazz standards and new works for big band, the popular FAU Jazz Band will once again thrill audiences with exciting music, gifted soloists and a passion for America’s own music. Student jazz combos will also present an eclectic sampling of their favorites.
You can receive up-to-date concert information on our concert hotline, 561-297-3853, or visit http://events.fau.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx.
