As UTM adjusts to the new way of learning on campus, UTM Music is hard at work preparing performances for the fall semester while figuring out how to make them accessible, safely. Students may have noticed a large, white tent located near Pacer Pond. This tent will be utilized for select “Live from the Tent”… Continue reading UTM Music Department Creatively Modifies Performances During the Covid Era
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Bach at Martin Coffeehouse
The UTM Music Department hosted a “Bach in the Subway” performance at the Martin Coffeehouse March 22, celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach’s 334th birthday. A group of faculty members, including Dr. Elaine Harriss, professor of music, Dr. Angela Ammerman, coordinator of music education and Charles Lewis, lecturer of music, as well as community members, including Linda… Continue reading Bach at Martin Coffeehouse
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
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
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
University Trio Showcase Recital for Upcoming Conference
The University Trio put on an astounding recital Sept. 23 at the Blankenship Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building in preparation for a performance abroad. The Trio, composed of Charles Lewis on flute, Dr. Christa Frye on clarinet and Dr. Elaine Harriss on piano, all of whom are staff at the Department of Music,… Continue reading University Trio Showcase Recital for Upcoming Conference