Division of Music
Spring 2010 Concerts
Opera: Summer and Smoke
February 4 & 5 at 7:30 pm
February 6 at 2:00 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Wind Symphony Concert
As the premier concert group of the seven University bands, the WVU Wind Symphony is made up of the finest wind and percussion performers at WVU. Join us for an evening of great band music that will feature new compositions for winds and percussion, as well as favorites from the Wind Symphony’s traditional repertoire, all under the direction of John Hendricks, III.
February 12, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Choral Concert
Mozart’s “Requiem”, featuring the University Choir, the Women’s and special guest instrumentalists.
February 21, 2010
3:15 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Symphony Orchestra Concert
February 25, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
The West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Mitchell Arnold, conductor, will perform Symphony No.5 by Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev. “Our students are thrilled to sink their musical teeth into this passionately dramatic work, ” said WVU Director of Orchestral Activities, Mitchell Arnold. “Some composers strive to write symphonies that capture all the joy, grief, tragedy and comedy of life. Few succeed as well as Prokofiev. No wonder this is one of the most popular works written in the 20th century.”
Also featured on the program is the Concerto for Viola and Orchestra by Béla Bartók, with Maggie Snyder, WVU’s Professor of Viola, as soloist. “This is music that demands mastery of all the capabilities of the viola, from the deepest sonority to light virtuosic passage work. The Morgantown community is fortunate to have such a talented performer as Professor Snyder, ” said Arnold.
The concert begins with the spectral, Valse Triste, by Jean Sibelius.
Jazz Ensembles Concert
The WVU Jazz program now has more than ten ensembles bursting with talent and enthusiasm. These captivating groups have been showcased at prestigious events. This concert will feature modern jazz styles that give the audience entrance into the creative energies of today’s emerging artists.
March 2, 2010
7:30 pm
Gladys Davis Theatre
African Ensemble Concert
March 12, 2010
8:00 pm
Eiesland Hall Auditorium, Downtown Campus
“Live” at Falbo – An Afternoon of Jazz
March 21, 2010
3:15 pm
Antoinette Falbo Theatre
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert
March 23, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Concert
Soloist to appear:
Melissa Alberque, violin
Sheila Barnhart, piano
Phillip Bracken, flute
David Price, violin
March 25, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
African World Music Concert
WVU’s World Music Center is home to many diverse ensembles, including the Taiko (Japanese drum) Ensemble, African Ensemble, and more. This concert will feature World Music ensembles from WVU performing a wide array of musical selections from around the world.
April 8, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Opera Scenes
April 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm
April 11 at 3:15 pm
Antoinette Falbo Theatre
Wind Symphony Concert
April 13, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Symphonic Band & Concert Band Concert
April 20, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Symphony Orchestra & Choir Concert
April 22, 2010
7:30 pm
Lyell B. Clay Theatre
Program:
Berlioz, Marche Funebre
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D Minor