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Mercer University
Townsend School of Music
Calendar of Concerts
2011-12
Our Tenth Season in McCorkle!
The 2011-12 concert season marks our 10th year in the McCorkle Music Building
and the Neva Langley Fickling Hall.
Join us as we welcome old friends and new in one of Georgia's finest recital halls!
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Look for the 10th anniversary concerts featured in Mercer Orange. |
Unless otherwise indicated, all events are free and begin at 7:30 p.m.
in the McCorkle Music Building's Neva Langley Fickling Hall. Seating is limited,
schedule is subject to change, and some free events require a ticket for entry.
TICKETS FOR ALL TICKETED EVENTS WENT ON SALE AUGUST 8.
For more information on a specific event, please call (478) 301-5751.
To print a copy of the 2011-12 Calendar of Concerts brochure, click here.
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Tuesday |
Faculty Recital - Richard Kosowski, tenor
Drawing on a wide-ranging performance experience, Richard Kosowski performs opera arias to contemporary art song with aplomb, joined by skillful accompanist Carol Goff, piano, and noted pedagogue and soprano Julia Foster. |
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Wednesday |
Master Class with Julia Foster, soprano
The noted pedagogue works with Townsend voice students.
10 a.m. |
15
Thursday |
Master Class - Ehnes String Quartet
Renowned violinist James Ehnes hosts a master class for students from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, with help from Amy Schwartz Moretti (violin), Richard O'Neill (viola) and Robert deMaine (cello).
5 p.m. |
16
Friday |
Fabian Concert Series presents: Ehnes String Quartet
James Ehnes, violin
Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin
Richard O’Neill, viola
Robert deMaine, cello
By popular demand, the Ehnes String Quartet returns to Fickling Hall. On the program: Bartok Quartet No. 3, Ravel Quartet, Scubert Quartet in G
$10 general admission / Free with Mercer ID
To purchase tickets, call 478-301-5470 |
19
Monday |
Student Honors Recital
Townsend faculty nominate music students to perform in this best-of-the-best concert. |
20
Tuesday |
Faculty and Guest Artist Recital - Kafka and Beyond: The Art Songs of Allen McCullough
Elizabeth Pridgen, piano, and Helen Allen, guest soprano, present the music of Allen McCullough, Townsend's resident composer and music theorist. |
23
Friday |
Mercer University Percussion Ensemble
Marcus Reddick, director |
27
Tuesday |
Mercer University Orchestra
with guest conductor Robert Trevino |
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Tuesday |
10th Anniversary Concert - Quintessential Jazz with Brad Leali, saxophone, and the Mercer University Jazz Ensemble
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist Brad Leali comes to Townsend for a residency and performance. Former lead alto sax for the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra and Count Basie Orchestra, Leali has performed with stellar musicians Freddie Hubbard, Joe Williams, The Mingus Big Band, Billy Joel, KidRock, Yolanda Adams and Brian McKnight. The Mercer Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Monty Cole, joins Leali in this concert.
$10 General Admission/Free with Mercer ID - call (478) 301-5470 to purchase tickets or click here to purchase online |
13
Friday |
Masterwork at Noon - Trio RPM
Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin
Christopher Rex, cello
Elizabeth Pridgen, piano
On the program: Arensky Piano Trio and Beethoven Piano Trio Op. 1, No. 3
12 Noon
$10 general admission/Free with Mercer ID - call (478) 301-5470 to purchase tickets or click here to purchase online |
13-15
Friday-Sunday |
Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music"
presented by Mercer University Opera and Mercer University Theatre
Scot Mann, director; Martha Malone, music director
Mercer University Opera and Mercer University Theatre join forces to present this spectacular Broadway classic!
Friday- Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m.
The Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry Street
$15 general admission/$10 with Mercer ID - please call (478) 301-5470 to purchase tickets or click here to purchase online |
16
Monday |
Master Class - Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
Recognized as one of the leading violists of her generation, Ms. Huang leads a master class for students from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.
5 p.m. |
17
Tuesday |
Fabian Concert Series - Hsin-Yun Huang, "Virtuoso Viola"
Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin
Sarah Rothenberg, piano
Soloist and chamber musician on the stages of major concert halls throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East, Hsin-Yun Huang brings her extraordinary talents to Fickling Hall.
$10 general admission/Free with Mercer ID - please call (478) 301-5470 to purchase tickets or click here to purchase online |
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Friday |
Mercer University Wind Ensemble - "Songs and Dances for Wind Band"
Douglas Hill, conductor
A wonderful mix of wind music inspired by songs and dances from the Americas and abroad.
Zuver Hall, Mount de Sales Academy, 851 Orange Street |
22
Sunday |
Mercer University Women's Choir - "Voices of Spring"
Stanley L. Roberts, conductor
3 p.m. |
26
Thursday |
Mercer University Flute Choir
Kelly Via, conductor |
28
Saturday |
Mercer Singers Farewell Concert
Stanley L. Roberts, conductor
The ensemble bids farewell to graduating seniors in this Mercer tradition. |
We look forward to seeing you this season at McCorkle Music Building!
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