Category: Music

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Senior Music Education major Kerry Durso presented her Senior Percussion Recital, portraying several different percussive elements to the audience. The show began at 3 p.m. in UC 112 and featured marimba, timpani, frame drum, vibraphone and more, showcasing pieces by Greg Danner, Erik Satie, Brad Dutz, Phil Winsor, Jason Baker, Michael Aukofer… Continue reading Kerry Durso: Senior percussionist gives multi-faceted show

Each and every chair was filled and only standing room was available—and barely that. People were lined against the walls. Phones, iPads and cameras could be seen in the air all across the room, videotaping the various performances. The crowd was filled with proud mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and other relatives, ranging in age from… Continue reading Honor Band weekend ends with full house

While most UTM students spent their last week of the holiday break relaxing or perhaps preparing for the upcoming semester, members of the New Pacer Singers ended their break by sharing their music with the Northwest region of the U.S. Leaving on Jan. 3, the singers traveled through Oregon and Washington, stopping to perform at First Presbyterian… Continue reading New Pacer Singers travel US to perform their music

This past Thursday, Dec. 6, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Department of Music featured the UTM Big Band and Small Jazz Group, who performed various forms of jazz music in the UC Ballroom of the Boling University Center at 7:30 p.m. for approximately one hour.  Dr. Kurt Gorman directed the students. It was… Continue reading UTM Jazz Band performs the creative art of jazz

This past weekend, the UTM Choral Department hosted its 19th annual Dessert Evening at Central Baptist Church with the largest attendance ever, said Dr. Mark Simmons, director of Choral Activities. Both nights averaged over a hundred guests, all being served three courses of desserts made by Cakes Unlimited in Fulton, Ky., while being entertained by members of the University… Continue reading Dessert Evening draws its largest attendance

There were people of all ages, from little children to older generations, listening to Grand Funk Railroad Friday, Sept. 7. There were so many people there that most of the stands were full, with others sitting in portable chairs and standing in front of the stage. There probably would have been many more people if… Continue reading Grand Funk Railroad entertains all ages at Soybean

On 7:30 p.m., Apr. 11 at UC 112 the UTM Percussion Studio hosted their annual spring concert with special guest Rascal Flatts drummer Jim Riley. UTM Associate Professor of Percussion Julie Hill said the show was a huge success. “I felt it was one of best concerts ever. The students were well prepared and the performance was a celebration of hard work rather… Continue reading Percussion captivates with Flatts’ drummer

On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, the UTM New Pacer Singers, including director Dr. Mark Simmons, returned from a week-long tour of the East Coast, including Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and New York City. The list of arenas they performed include McKendree United Methodist Church of Norfolk, VA; the house of Anne Meek, daughter of former UTM chancellor Paul Meek;… Continue reading New Pacer Singers embark on week-long concert tour

On September 17, the Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational (SMBI) took place from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving high schools the chance to perform on the UTM campus. “One of the main purposes of SMBI is to give marching bands the opportunity to compete. It gives high school bands a good time, coming and seeing what other bands do,” said Elaine Harriss, UTM Music… Continue reading UTM hosts annual Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational

On Sunday, January 29, 2012, the UTM Department of Music, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages, College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Black Student Association presented Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance. This show was performed by actor Chris White and The Core Ensemble, including Tahirah Whittington (Cello), Chien-I Yang (Piano)… Continue reading UTM kicks off Black History Month