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PSU Percussion Ensemble to perform concert Tuesday
The PSU Percussion Ensemble concert is planned for 7 p.m. March 22 in the Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University.
The group is under the direction of James Clanton and the concert will feature a variety of percussion ensemble and solo works. It is free and open to the public.
Saturday symphony concert to feature four “Concerto/Aria Winners”
A concert on Saturday, March 26, by the Southeast Kansas Symphony at Pittsburg State University will feature four winners of the Department of Music’s annual “Concerto/Aria” competition.
It will be free and open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.
Featured will be Joel Garber, clarinet; Madison Westervelt, mezzo soprano; Steven F. Speer, timpani; & Isaac Hernandez, piano.
The orchestra will perform with the winners under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Raúl Munguía. The program will include “Sailing the Golden Sea” by local composer Dell Johnston and “A day in Spring” by Lili Boulanger. Graduate conducting student Thomas Smith will share the podium.
Student chamber concert planned for Sunday
A student chamber concert featuring tuba music will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall at Pittsburg State University. It is free and open to the public and is under the direction of Robert Kehle.
African Soul International to perform March 29 at Bicknell Center
African Soul International, a group known for changing lives through art, will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, in the Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University.
The group has touched more than 100,000 lives since its founding, bringing the joy of African Culture, history, music, and dance globally. The performance will incorporate live drumming, dancing, storytelling, and songs for all ages to enjoy.
The group was the winner of the 2019 African Dance Awards in Los Angeles and was a 2019 recipient of the Congressional Award for Community Service.
The event is free to PSU students who purchase tickets in advance at the PSU Ticket Office in the Garfield Weede Building, or $3 at the door. Tickets are available to faculty, staff, children, and seniors for $5, and are $10 for adults. The Ticket Office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and may be reached at 620-235-4796.
Next in Solo & Chamber Music Series: Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro
The Solo & Chamber Music Series continues at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, with a concert by Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall at Pittsburg State University.
In addition to his performances and recordings with Labro, Vieaux has ongoing collaborations with the Escher String Quartet, Sasha Cooke, Anne Akiko Meyers, and Yolanda Kondonassis. Labro has established himself as the foremost accordion and bandoneón player in both the classical and jazz genres. His musical journey has taken him across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His classical collaborations include A Far Cry, Spektral Quartet, the Qatar Philharmonic, and the New York Ballet, among others.
Tickets are free to full-time PSU students with valid student ID. Individual tickets for the public are $12 general admission, or $8 for those over 65 and under 18. Tickets may be purchased at the PSU Ticket office in the Garfield Weede Building, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, online at www.pittstate.edu/tickets, or at the door prior to the concert based on availability.
Additional details: PSU Department of Music, 620-235-4466.
