CONCERTS 2019
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
WELCOME! Dear School of Music Friends, Welcome to the 2019-20 Fall School of Music Concert Series. In this brochure, you will find a listing of the main public musical events that we are offering through December. You will see everything from solo recitals and chamber music concerts, to major ensemble performances and onetime signature events, such as the Casablanca Gala, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the USM Symphony Orchestra (Mississippi’s oldest orchestra). Also, you will find the complete listing for our 2019-20 Connoisseurs Series. We are very proud of the many events that we are able present on our campuses, around the state and beyond. All of our musical events are high-quality, rewarding artistic experiences. Not only do we have world-class faculty and guests performing, we also have wonderful student ensembles that appear on stages in Hattiesburg, national conferences, and major performing venues around the world. While these performances are indeed the public part of what we do, there are also our academic faculty and staff members who teach and support our students in their music theory classes, music history classes, music education classes and private studios. These professors and staff members provide our students with the solid academic and musical foundation that prepares them for professional performing and teaching careers.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE We are happy to provide you a brief overview of this year’s fall events. They are part of more than 300 events that will take place this year. Events are subject to change. Please be sure to check our website at usm.edu/music and click on the “events” tab at the top right for more information and the latest updates. Please follow us on social media and stay connected to the latest news, behind-the-scenes information and special content just for you!
We are proud to be part of a dedicated community that appreciates the arts; Hattiesburg is truly one of Mississippi’s premier arts centers. Music has been an important part of this community’s artistic fabric for a very long time, and we are delighted to be able to contribute our part to that ongoing artistic legacy. It is often said that the two public windows of the university are the arts and athletics. This is certainly true, and this brochure is simply a peek into our musical window for this fall. There will be more in the spring! We hope that you will join us for these wonderful events all year long! Sincerely, Jay Dean Acting Director USM School of Music When you think music, think Southern Miss!
ON THE COVER
Dr. Michael Miles, interim director of orchestral activities, leads a small group of Southern Miss strings in Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings at Carnegie Hall (2019).
Faculty Artist Series presents Danilo Mezzadri, flute and Elizabeth Moak, piano Sept 10, 2019 at 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
Southern Invitational Choral Conference USM Showcase Concert September 23, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Bennett Auditorium Price: FREE Southern Invitational Choral Conference Honor Choir Concert September 24, 2019 - 3:30 p.m. Main St. Baptist Church 11 Main Street Boulevard Hattiesburg, MS Price: FREE Partners for the Arts Gala Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Symphony Orchestra Casablanca September 26, 2019 - 7 p.m. Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport Price: $100 800.844.8425, 601.266.5418 Guest Artist Recital Lin He, violin, and Michael Gurt, Piano September 27, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE All-South Marching Band Day September 28, 2019 - 9 a.m. Pride Field and The Rock Price: $10-$40 Faculty Artist Series presents Alexander Russakovsky, cello September 29, 2019 - 4 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Festival of Choirs September 30, 2019 - 7 p.m. St. Thomas Catholic Church. 720 Beach Boulevard Long Beach, MS Price: FREE
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
Pride Preview August 30, 2019 - 7 p.m. Centennial Lawn Price: FREE
Woodstock: A 50th Anniversary Concert October 1, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium Price: Ticketed at festivalsouth.org Guest Artist Masterclass Fabio Angelo Colajanni, flute and piccolo October 5, 2019 - 10:30 a.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Chamber Singers Recital October 7, 2019 - 8 p.m. Bay Street Presbyterian Church 204 Short Bay Street Hattiesburg, MS Price: FREE Symphonic Winds and Concert Band Concert October 7, 2019 - 8 p.m. Bennett Auditorium Price: FREE Wind Ensemble Concert October 8, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Bennett Auditorium
TICKETS
Most events are free. However, when ticketed, purchases may be made at the
Southern Miss Ticket Office
800.844.8425 I 601.266.5418 I southernmisstickets.com Always check for updates and the latest information at
usm.edu.music.
Guest Artist Series presents Kadisha Onalbayeva, piano October 11, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Guest Artist Masterclass Kadisha Onalbayeva, piano October 12, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE University Singers and The Southern Chorale Fall Concert October 14, 2019 - 8 p.m. Parkway Heights UMC 2420 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, MS Price: FREE Guest Artist Series presents Alex Hayashi, oboe October 17, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
Guest Artist Series presents Ryan Fogg, piano October 18, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE University Bands presents Lion’s Band Workshop October 19, 2019 - 9 a.m. Mannoni Performing Arts Center Price: FREE Faculty Artist Series presents Richard Perry, tuba, and Ellen Elder, piano October 22, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors in Concert October 24, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Mannoni Performing Arts Center PRICE: Free tickets available at Mississippi Music, the door, or lawrence.panella@usm.edu Concert Choir, Spirit of Southern and The Southern BelleTones Fall Concert October 28, 2019 - 8 p.m. Parkway Heights United Methodist Church 2420 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, MS Price: FREE Faculty Artist Series presents Aquila Timothy Tesh, trumpet; Ben McIlwain, trombone; Michael Bunchman, piano October 29, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Silent Film
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with Douglas Rust, organ October 30, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
OCTOBER 2019
Faculty Artist Series presents Kim Woolly, bassoon, with Galit Kaunitz, oboe, and Michael Bunchman, piano October 10, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
USM Opera Scenes November 2, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Percussion Ensembles Fall Concert November 4, 2019 - 8 p.m. Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium Price: FREE Happy Birthday, Mr. Sax! November 6, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Symphony’s100th Season Concert OPENING NIGHT! From Russia With Love November 7, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Bennett Auditorium Price: $28, $24, $18, Youth $10, Students Free with ID 2019 Viola Festival November 8 and 9, 2019 All day Marsh Auditorium and Intermezzo @ Woods Gallery Price: FREE Guest Artist Master Class Brian Hecht, bass trombone November 10, 2019 - 7 p.m. Intermezzo @ Woods Gallery Price: FREE
TICKETS
Most events are free. However, when ticketed, purchases may be made at the
Southern Miss Ticket Office
800.844.8425 I 601.266.5418 I southernmisstickets.com Always check for updates and the latest information at
usm.edu.music.
Guest Artist Series presents Brian Hecht, bass trombone November 11, 2019 - 8 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE The Pride in the Hattiesburg Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2019 Midtown Market - Downtown Hattiesburg Price: FREE
Strings Chamber Music Recital I November 12, 2019 - 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE USM Opera Scenes on the Gulf Coast November 12, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center 1600 Government Street Ocean Springs, MS Price: FREE Strings Chamber Music Recital II November 13, 2019 - 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Trombone Studio Recital of Dr. Ben McIlwain November 13, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Piano Studio Recital of Dr. Ellen Price Elder November 14, 2019 - 6:00 pm Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Strings Chamber Honors Recital November 14, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Saxophone Quartets Recital November 15, 2019 - 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
Connoisseurs Series presents The Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet November 15, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Suzuki Strings Fall Recital November 16, 2019 - 11 a.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Chamber Singers November 17, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Bay Street Presbyterian Church 204 Short Bay Street Hattiesburg, MS Price: FREE Symphonic Winds and Concert Band Concert November 18, 2019 - 8 p.m. Bennett Auditorium Price: FREE Wind Ensemble Concert November 19, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Bennett Auditorium Price: FREE Southern Miss Flute Studio Fall Performance November 20, 2019 - 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Gulf Coast Civic Chorale Holiday Concert November 22, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. Fleming Auditorium 203 Bear Point Drive, Long Beach, MS Price: FREE Gulf Coast Civic Chorale Holiday Concert November 24, 2019 - 2 p.m. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral 870 Howard Avenue Biloxi, MS Price: FREE
NOVEMBER 2019
Jazz Lab Bands in Concert November 12, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. The Thirsty Hippo 309 McLeod St. Hattiesburg, MS Price: $5 Students enter free with ID
TICKETS
Most events are free. However, when ticketed, purchases may be made at the
Southern Miss Ticket Office
800.844.8425 I 601.266.5418 I southernmisstickets.com Always check for updates and the latest information at
usm.edu.music.
Violin Studio Recital I December 4, 2019 - 6 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Guest Artist Series presents Young-Peiskee Flute & Piano Duo December 4, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Violin Studio Recital II December 5, 2019 - 5:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
2019
Southern Miss Piano Institute Fall Recital December 7, 2019 - 2:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
DECEMBER
Symphony’s100th Season Concert Holiday Choral Spectacular December 3, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. and December 5, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Main St. Baptist Church 11 Main Street Boulevard Hattiesburg, MS Price: $20 General Admission
The Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet November 15, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE The University of Oklahoma faculty woodwind quintet, The Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet, has been delighting audiences since 1975. They have concertized internationally, including a successful debut in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 1985. They have received critical acclaim for their performances around the globe.
Symbiosis Duo March 1, 2020 - 4 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
Made possible in part by the generous support of Partners for the Arts
Featuring Stacy Baker and Gail Robertson, this professional tuba euphonium duo strives to increase awareness of the tuba/euphonium duo as a performance medium and to promote and disseminate new works for this unique combination of instruments.
Lapis Trio March 10, 2020 - 7:30 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE Lapis Trio is an acoustic jazz trio comprising classical and jazz guitarist Casey Nielsen on nylon string guitar, Dan Thatcher on double bass, and Juan Pastor on cajon. This acoustic group features the compositions of its Chicago-based jazz guitarist, Nielsen, that draws on his study of the classical guitar and modern jazz.
Bion Tsang, cellist, and Anton Nel, pianist March 29, 2020 - 2 p.m. Marsh Auditorium Price: FREE
Made possible in part by the generous support of Partners for the Arts.
These two magnificent artists (School of Music faculty from the University of Texas at Austin) will perform the complete sonatas of Beethoven for cello and piano.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC The School of Music is dedicated to its longstanding international reputation for musical excellence. We provide musical and educational opportunities for professional and artistic growth in a diverse cultural environment. Our student musicians work with distinguished faculty members who perform on world-class stages and teach at international festivals. They also perform in excellent ensembles such as the Southern Chorale, the USM Symphony Orchestra, the USM Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Winds, the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company, the USM Jazz Lab Bands, the USM Percussion Ensembles, the Saxophone Chamber Orchestra, and numerous other outstanding studio ensembles. Southern Miss music students regularly perform at regional, national and international events, and attend master classes with internationally known guest artists. The USM School of Music is a place where students can develop and refine their musical skills and artistry as they prepare to become 21st-century musicians. The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
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