Darius Taylor, a Vocal Music Performance major from Jackson, performed his junior recital in the Blankenship Recital Hall Nov. 10. He was accompanied by pianist Gene Cline and performed selections from Hugo Wolf, Francis Poulenc, Giacomo Puccini and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Taylor, who has always had a passion for music said he “came out of… Continue reading Darius Taylor offers inspired voice recital
Category: Music
Voice Area recitals display breadth of talent
Just ahead of the holiday season, UTM’s Department of Music has trotted out what amounts to a veritable cornucopia of impressive talent with their Voice Area Studio Recitals on November 4. The hour-and-a-half recital featured 20 separate solo vocalists ranging from first to fifth year students of the program, a wide array of compositions both… Continue reading Voice Area recitals display breadth of talent
Rebekah Mansfield offers senior recital
It is a rare occasion these days for even the rich to be treated to live entertainment of such a rarefied and operatic quality, but that is precisely the type and caliber of diversions that can be had here at UTM. I am, of course, speaking specifically of Rebekah Mansfield’s recital on Nov. 9, which… Continue reading Rebekah Mansfield offers senior recital
Flute studio recital of fall offers peace and joy
The UTM Flute Studio held its annual recital on Sunday, Nov. 11. The recital began with the flute studio playing a ballad from Praetorius called “Terpsichore”. The last song they played together was “Comedians’ Gallop” by Kabalevsky. The song choices for the first half of the recital were fast paced and cheerful. The songs radiated… Continue reading Flute studio recital of fall offers peace and joy
Broadway stars sing separated children home
The charity album Singing You Home – Children’s Songs for Family Reunification was released online on Oct. 26. The album features songs performed by prominent Broadway actors such as Lin Manuel-Miranda, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, Jason Robert Brown and Kristin Chenoweth. Singing You Home – Children’s Songs for Family Reunification was created to… Continue reading Broadway stars sing separated children home
OcTuba Fest blows audience away
The Music Department held its fifth annual OcTuba Fest on Oct. 24 and Oct. 29. OcTuba Fest kicked off with guest performer Todd French, from Murray State, on the tuba, accompanied by Meeyoun Park on the piano. The first day of OcTuba Fest started with a masterclass given by French, during which students played pieces… Continue reading OcTuba Fest blows audience away
Will Latham presents senior horn recital
For those who find the French horn to be the noblest of the classical orchestral instruments, Will Latham’s senior recital on Sunday, Oct. 28, was a real treat. Latham’s recital, the culmination of several months of careful compilation and practice, featured a healthy helping of classical and late romantic compositions with the additional smattering of… Continue reading Will Latham presents senior horn recital
Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
For some of us, there is no sensation quite as gripping as the feeling of powerful drums on the ears, and those people were treated to a great performance on Oct. 28 as UTM senior and percussionist Hohner Porter packed most of the Blakenship Recital Hall in Fine Arts. The set, which Porter had practiced… Continue reading Hohner Porter presents senior percussion recital
UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career
As Keith Paluso took the stage of his blind audition for The Voice, supportive faculty, staff and students alike sat and listened in anticipation as the UTM alum made his national musical debut. The 2012 Environmental Biology graduate has loved music since he was a child, but ultimately he decided to follow his passion for… Continue reading UTM grad’s fans cheer him on in music career
Hypercube offers unique sounds for UTM students
On Monday, Sept. 24, the UTM Music Department hosted Hypercube, who performed six songs composed by six different composers. Hypercube is a New York City-based quartet that embraces the boundaries of chamber music. The name Hypercube describes their music and the musicians’ personalities. The members of Hypercube are saxophonist Erin Rodgers, guitarist Jay Sorce, pianist/accordionist… Continue reading Hypercube offers unique sounds for UTM students