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TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences School of Music presents the Fall Spectrum Showcase Concert, a “Best of the Best” variety show on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the campus of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Faculty and students will be featured showcasing every aspect of what the School of Music has to offer. Ensembles to perform include the Alabama Wind Ensemble, Jazz Standards Combo, Oboe Studio, Trombone Choir, Horn Quartet, University Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Faculty Brass Quintet, Huxford Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble. The concert will also feature performances by UA faculty members Noel Engebretson, piano; Jonathan Noffsinger, saxophone; Susan Fleming, mezzo soprano; Paul Houghtaling, bass baritone; and Jubal Fulks, violin. The concert will culminate with a featured appearance by the entire University of Alabama Million Dollar Band performing the favorite cheers and songs associated with football at Bryant-Denny.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear this group “up close” along with the other stars of the UA music program. Everything from classical to jazz will be featured with a variety suited for everyone. There is no admission to this concert. Dress is casual; “football weekend attire”. Come early to insure a good seat. For more information visit www.music.ua.edu/calendar or call 205-348-7111.

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TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences School of Music presents the Alabama Symphonic Band in concert on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the campus of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.  The program will include “Star Spangled Banner” by John Stafford Smith, “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” by Mark Camphouse, “Letter to Mom” by Andrew F. Poor, “Canzona” by Peter Mennin, and “Overture: La Forza del Destino” by Giuseppe Verdi. UA Assistant Director of Bands Randall O. Coleman is the conductor, and UA Director of Bands Kenneth Ozzello is guest conductor. For this concert, the ensemble was able to work with the composer of “Letter to Mom,” Andrew F. Poor, who is the composer in residence. The work was composed in the early summer months of 2010, and is meant to serve as a memoriam to his mother, Shirley Y. Poor (1936-2007), and to mothers everywhere. The concert is FREE and open to the public. For more information on other School of Music events, visit www.music.ua.edu/calendar or call 205-348-7111.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences School of Music presents the UA Brass Choir in concert on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the campus of The University of Alabama. The ensemble is directed by UA Assistant Professor of Trumpet Eric Yates. They will perform the following selections: “Commemorative Fanfare for Brass and Timpani” by John Cheetham, “Introduction and Allegro” by Robert Beadell, “Canzone e Sonate XIII” by Giovanni Gabrieli, “Festive and Commemorative Music, Op. 109” by Johannes Brahms, “O Magnum Mysterium” by Morten Lauridsen, “Fanfares Liturgiques” by Henri Tomasi and “Funeral March” from Die Götterdämmerung by Richard Wagner. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit http://music.ua.edu/calendar-of-events/ or call 205-348-7111.

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Online pre-registration for the 2010 Church Music Conference is now available by going to this link:

http://music.ua.edu/departments/organ/church-music-conference/church-music-conference-pre-registration/

For all other information about the conference, you can download a PDF of the brochure here:

2011 Church Music Conference

Any questions regarding pre-registration can be directed to Faythe Freese by calling 205-348-3329. Any questions regarding the online form itself can be directed to Kelli Wright by calling 205-348-1477.

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The registration link for Honor Choir has been updated. Please use this link to register for the 2011 Honor Choir:

https://www.registration.talentspotz.net/Login.aspx?ec=7

For instructions on registering, please see this link:

https://www.registration.talentspotz.net/Index7.aspx

For all other information about Honor Choir, please refer to the Honor Choir page or you can contact:

Dr. John Ratledge, Director of Choral Activities; Professor of Conducting
jratledge@music.ua.edu
205-348-0178

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(Tuscaloosa, AL)-The University of Alabama College of Arts & Sciences School of Music presents the Alabama Wind Ensemble on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the campus of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.  The program will include “Fascinating Ribbons” by Joan Tower, “Concerto for Trumpet” by James M. Stephenson, “Blink” by Joel Puckett, “Ballad for Band” by Morton Gould and “Concertino for Four Percussionists & Wind Ensemble” by David Gillingham. UA Professor and Director of Bands Kenneth Ozzello and Assistant Director of Bands Randall Coleman are the conductors of the Alabama Wind Ensemble. The concert will also feature Brittany Hendricks, trumpet on “Concerto for Trumpet.” The concert is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit: http://www.music.ua.edu/calendaror call 205-348-7111.

The ALABAMA WIND ENSEMBLE is a select group of the finest wind players and percussionists from within the University Band Program and the School of Music.  The ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious events such as the College Band Directors National Association Convention, the Southern Division of the Music Educators’ National Conference and the Alabama Music Educators’ State In-service Conference.  The Alabama Wind Ensemble has been active in commissioning and premiering new works for wind band over the past several years and has worked with numerous outstanding composers including Ira Hearshen, Donald Grantham, Richard Saucedo, and Nigel Clarke.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama School of Music presents the Alabama Jazz Band and Combo in concert on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building. UA Instructor of Drums Mark Lanter will direct the Jazz Band, and Ledama Tajeu, a graduate student in Jazz Studies, will direct the Jazz Combo. The Jazz Combo will perform “Birk’s Works” by John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, “Afternoon In Paris” by John Lewis, “I Thought About You” by Jimmy Van Heusen, “Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum” by Wayne Shorter, and “Bebop” by John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie. The Jazz Band will perform “Billie’s Bounce” by Charlie Parker, “Round Midnight” by Thelonius Monk, “K.C. Blues” by Charlie Parker, “Seven Steps to Heaven” by Victor Feldman, “Saturday Night Wail” by Cody Tidmore, and “Cornbread” by Lee Morgan. The concert is FREE and open to the public. For more information call 205-348-7111.

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences School of Music presents the Trombone Choir in concert with the Tuba/ Euphonium Ensemble on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building on the campus of The University of Alabama. The ensembles are directed by UA Assistant Professor of Trombone Jonathan Whitaker and UA Assistant Professor of Tuba/ Euphonium Demondrae Thurman, respectively. They will perform the following selections: “Mini Overture” by James Kazik, “Adagio” from Symphony No. 3 by Camille Saint-Saëns, “Canzona” by Walter Hartley, “Achieved is the Glorious Work” by Franz Joseph Haydn, “Pie Jesu” from Requiem by Gabriel Fauré, “Passacaglia” by Allen Chase, “The Musick for the Royal Fireworks (Ouverture)” by G.F. Handel, “Andante cantabile” from Symphony No. 5 by Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky, “Viva Voce!” by John Stevens, “Nittany Prelude” by Gary Powell, “Bacchanale” by Camlle Saint-Saëns, “Adagio” from Symphony No. 9 by Gustav Mahler, and “Pines of the Appian Way” from The Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi. UA Director of Bands Dr. Kenneth Ozzello and Bruske Faske will serve as guest conductors. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit http://music.ua.edu/calendar-of-events/ or call 205-348-7111.