Belmont University School of Music
presents
Guitar Ensemble
Robert Thompson, director
Belmont University School of Music
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024
7:30 P.M.
MCAFEE CONCERT HALL
Rumba
Jürg Kindle from Flamenca Inspiration (b. 1960)
Scott Kubicki, Nathan Keith, Linda Coman, Carter Davidson, Matthew Howley, Joshua Fraze, Sebastian Dal Farra, Weston Slavich
A Furiosa
Paulo Bellinati (b. 1950)
Dirait-on
Blue Train
Jesse Balkcom, Jaron Bundy, Blake Busch, Kaelen Frye
Morten Laurisden (b. 1943) arr. Scott Tennant
Owen Fell, Joey Tapawan, Alan Villatoro, Sasha Koola
Jürg Kindle (b. 1960)
Andrew Itzla, Ryan Carpenter, Elijah Helfman, Alecsander Vollans
Tunis Roland Dyens from Hamsa (b. 1955-2016)
Andrew Itzla, Ryan Carpenter, Elijah Helfman, Alecsander Vollans
Vals Peruano
Jaron Bundy, Kaelen Frye, Deven LaLonde
Jorge Cardoso (b. 1952)
Bolinhas de Queijo
Sambinha
Sambalanço
Nathan Keith, Scott Kubicki
Joshua Fraze, Sebastian Rodriguez
Linda Coman, Carter Davidson
Celso Machado (b. 1953)
Celso Machado
Celso Machado
Granada
Isaac Albeniz from Suite Espanola Op. 47 (1860-1909)
Milonga al Sur
Não me toques… (choro)
Bastien del Farra, Alecsander Vollans
Alfonso Montes (b. 1955)
Sasha Koola, Alan Villatoro
Zequina de Abreu (1880-1935) arr. Edson Lopes
Sasha Koola, Alan Villatoro
Coralina (polka)
Owen Fell, Joey Tapawan
Albertino Pimental (1874-1929) arr. Edson Lopes
No. 3 Leo Brouwer from Four Micropiezas (b. 1939)
Kaelen Frye, Nathan Keith
Anacleto de Medeiros (Schottisch)
Radames Gnattali from Suite Retratos (1906-1988)
Jaron Bundy, Nathan Keith
Recife Dos Corais
Sérgio Assad from Tres Cenas Brasileiras (b. 1952)
Jesse Balkcom, Blake Busch
Pieces of a Dream Paulo Oliveira* (b. 1986)
Classical Guitar
Jesse Balkcom
Blake Busch
Jaron Bundy
Kaelen Frye
Weston Slavich
Bastien Dal Farra
Acoustic Guitar
Carter Davidson
Electric Guitar
Owen Fell
Electric Bass
Nathan Keith
*School of Music Faculty
Program Notes
I wrote Pieces of a Dream to address the limited repertoire available for large guitar ensembles, particularly pieces that engage students in an educational and musically rewarding way, mixing classical and commercial music traits. Written for nine players, the piece is arranged for six classical guitars, an electric bass, a steel-string guitar, and an electric guitar. The composition draws from diverse influences, including fugato writing, minimalism, jazz, and funk. Utilizing diatonic and pandiatonic techniques, Pieces of a Dream departs from traditional functional harmony, presenting unique harmonies and textures such as quartal structures and triads with added notes. Inspired practices of both classical and popular music it includes improvisation and a refined sense of ensemble playing. This work challenges players to explore new harmonic realms and layering techniques, enriching their ensemble experience. I hope you enjoy!
Program Notes by Dr. Paulo Oliveira, School of Music Faculty
Note from the Director
Robert Thompson would like to provide thanks to Dr. Oliveira for sharing his music with the class and for the extra teaching he provided on his composition.
Upcoming Concerts and Events
Chamber Winds
Friday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.
Harton Recital Hall
Voxology
Friday, November 8, 7:30 p.m. Massey Concert Hall
Jazz String Septet
Sunday, November 10, 6:30 p.m. Massey Concert Hall
Percussion Ensemble & World Percussion Ensemble
Monday, November 11, 7:30 p.m.
McAfee Concert Hall
Woods Piano Concert Series Vadym Kholodenko
Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. McAfee Concert Hall
Woods Piano Masterclass Vadym Kholodenko
Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. McAfee Concert Hall
Faculty Jazz Group
Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m. Massey Concert Hall
Musical Theatre
Twelfth Night
Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 16, 7:30 p.m. Troutt Theater
This is a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased through the Belmont Box Office
