Senior Recitals: Ebonee Woodland

I would wager a great deal of money that most people’s sole exposure to the trombone is through the long-running comedic riff of the “sad trombone.” It is really a shame, given how impressive such a simple instrument can be, that more people haven’t heard a trombone in its own environment you might say. Regardless… Continue reading Senior Recitals: Ebonee Woodland

Darius Taylor offers inspired voice recital

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

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

Creative Corner

Rebekah Mansfield is a senior Music Education major with an emphasis in voice from White House, Tennessee. Mansfield grew up in a home where music was prominent. Her dad was a drummer at their church, so she was exposed to music at an early age. She joined choir in the third grade and has been… Continue reading Creative Corner

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