carthage music department presents
It’s Not Goodbye Student Recital featuring
Caroline Lilly
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. | A. F. Siebert Chapel
program Grand Russian Fantasia
Jules Levy (1838-1903)
The Last Rose of Summer
Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Edward Bunting (1773-1843)
Short Term Memory Nightsongs
Richard Peaslee (1930-2016)
Boutade
Pierre Gabaye (1930-2000)
Flying Andante et Scherzo It’s Not Goodbye
Clark Cothern
Cody Fry (b.1990) J. Ed. Barat (1882-1963) Lucky Chops (b. 2006)
program notes Grand Russian Fantasia Jules Levy, known as the “World’s Greatest Cornetist”, quickly rose to musical fame despite only starting his musical education with a cornet mouthpiece, as his family could not afford the entire instrument. After his studying and musicianship awarded him with accomplishments such as playing in Patrick Gilmore’s band and becoming a representative for C. G. Conn’s manufactured instruments, Levy became inspired by the Russian folk song Kalinka and the 19th century cornetist and composer wrote his Grand Russian Fantasia, providing audiences with an energetic and technically challenging take on a standard theme and variations form. This piece quickly took its place in the standard trumpet repertoire from its creation in 1880, and it presents a look into the technical, musical, and emotional possibilities of trumpet playing. The Last Rose of Summer The Last Rose of Summer is a beautiful Irish poem that was originally written by poet, Thomas Moore, and put to music by Irish musician, Edward Bunting. Together, both Irishmen gave insights into the folk aspect of Irish culture in an alluring and elegant fashion. This tune, traditionally known as “The Young Man’s Dream,” evokes a comforting sense of longing that is found in any rendition of the work. With lines such as “So soon may I follow, When friendships decay, And from love's shining circle the gems drop away! When true hearts lie withered, and fond ones are flown, Oh! Who would inhabit this bleak world alone?”, it is easy to see the beautiful and emotive temperament that the piece holds intrinsically. Such ideas are beautifully crafted into music to further the Irish folk sound and hold onto the personal and passionate feelings that the piece brings out in listeners. Short Term Memory In this short little trumpet duet, brass composer Clark Cothern wrote an atonal-esque sequence that is used in comedic effect for the two trumpets performing. This is a very new piece, written in 2020, and displays a witty conversation between players that gives audiences an experience to remember.
program Nightsongs Nightsongs is a single movement piece that holds an intense atmosphere of resonant sounds and quick technique that immediately captures the audience's attention. This piece, played primarily on the Flugelhorn, employs a stunning use of a rich G minor sound to create a haunting jazzy aura. This shows off Richard Peaslee’s background in orchestral, jazz, and film composition that he learned after studying with the legendary Nadia Boulanger, and later studying at prestigious music schools such as Juilliard and Yale. He continued to write incredible music for a series of choral shows, orchestral concerts, and film and television soundtracks– all of which have a definitive “Peaslee sound”. Boutade Accomplished French composer, Pierre Gabaye, started off his musical career at the young age of seven when he began his compositional endeavors on the piano. This led him down a path of composing and playing in both classical and jazz styles. In 1956, one year before the composition of Boutade, Gabaye won the Prix de Rome scholarship, a competition of the arts in France, eventually leading him to create this energetic and cheerful piece. In standard French neo-classical composition, Gabaye showcases a call to Poulenc’s light-hearted style and gives trumpeters a chance to showcase their playing in a chirpy and upbeat way. Flying Grammy nominated American musician, artist, and singer, Cody Fry, is known for his orchestral pop style of writing. After growing up in a musical household, with his father Gary Fry, who wrote jingles for businesses such as McDonald’s and Nintendo, Cody Fry decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and write music that he himself enjoyed. In his debut album Flying, a song of the same title was released as a ballad that takes the shape of what it is like to be in love with someone and “take flight” within those feelings. Transcribed for piano and trumpet for the first time, the song becomes a powerful lyrical story that transcends individual feelings and connects audiences to a larger sense of wistful understanding. Andante et Scherzo Joseph Edouard Barat studied with Paul Vidal and Georges Caussade at the Paris Conservatory where he became a classically trained trumpet player and orchestral composer. After his time studying, he became a military bandmaster in Lyon and also later in Paris. His time in the forces inspired him to write a series of concertos for his primary instrument, one of which being the cleverly organized Andante et Scherzo. Created as an ode to his own journey, the piece begins slowly and avoids a clear tonal center until it cadences to C in the transition to the Scherzo. This allows the piece to shift into a faster paced section that features compound meters and shifting tonalities to create an alluring melody and accompaniment for trumpet and piano. It’s Not Goodbye This lively and dynamic tune comes from the New York based combo band, Lucky Chops. After getting their start playing their covers of music for commuters on the busy subways of NYC, the group quickly rose to fame and was able to write original music that many would later enjoy listening to. From their self-titled album, It’s Not Goodbye features a trombone solo that connects with the rest of the ensemble to create a playful yet somber tune. The trumpet then comes in with a droning ostinato followed by the melody that is carried through the end of the piece. The piece acts as a reminder that no goodbye is truly final and that there will always be a next time or a “see you later”.
thank you’s I would first like to thank the music faculty at Carthage for always being incredibly supportive of my musical growth and continually pushing me to be the best musician I can be. Thank you specifically to James Ripley and Russ Johnson for teaching me how to find the underlying beauty of the music I am playing and for giving me the tools to best express that understanding in my performances. Also a HUGE thank you to Melissa who has also been an incredible help in sharpening my musicality skills. I would also like to express the deepest gratitude and appreciation to my family and friends for always providing me with immeasurable love and support, laughs beyond words, and memories that I will hold onto forever. You’re all my favorite dorks. And lastly, a big thank you to my mom for always encouraging me to do something that I love and to not be afraid to just go for it. There has never been a moment that I have doubted her belief in me to accomplish exactly what I wanted, and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you for making me watch The Wiggles which made me fall in love with both trumpet AND fruit salad. <3
upcoming events Student Recital: Alecia Cory Friday, Feb. 18 • 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall • Tickets required PAS: Bridge & Wolak Thursday, Feb. 24 • 7:30 p.m. A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required The Revolutionists Feb. 25-26 & March 3-5 • 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 • 3 p.m. Wartburg Theatre • Tickets required Student Recital: Ryan Boren Saturday, March 5 • 1 p.m. Christ King Church in Wauwatosa, WI
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