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2 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 10 COLUMBUS GA Address Service Requested 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHWOB SCHOOL OF MUSIC concert calendar COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY schwob school of music spring

3 january 11 & 13 january The Elixir of Love Opera Performance All performances take place on CSU s RiverPark Campus, at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia. Tickets are available through RiverCenter Box Office. Please call for more information. For concerts that are free admission, tickets are not required. A school of music within a public university, the Schwob School is a community of artists committed to the highest standards of artistry and integrity within a selective and nurturing learning environment. The Schwob School of Music s dedicated faculty of teaching artists embraces a creative approach to best practices in education and seeks to realize fully each individual s unique talent and professional development. Centrally located within a vibrant downtown arts campus in an outstanding music facility, the Schwob School of Music provides a professionally focused experience that prepares individuals to become leaders in the profession. The Schwob School of Music proudly presents its full production of Donizetti s classic romantic comedy The Elixir of Love, sung in English with an all-student cast, the CSU Philharmonic Orchestra, professional sets and costumes in Bill Heard Theatre. Come share the laughter and amorous adventures that surround the famous love potion in 1830 s Italy! 1/11-7:30 pm, Bill Heard Theatre, admission $20 1/13-3:00 pm, Bill Heard Theatre, admission $20 14 january STRIKE Piano & Percussion Duo Jeff Meyer, piano Paul Vaillancourt, percussion For more information visit or call Artbeat of the City is a multidisciplinary celebration of the College of the Arts. Music events in this series are designated with this logo. Visit ArtbeatColumbus.org for more details. Schwob School of Music concert information is also available online at The Strike percussion/piano duo featuring pianist Jeff Meyer and faculty artist Paul Vaillancourt performs works released on their first duo CD, Convergence, by composers Chen Yi, Mark Mellits, Jim David, Brooke Joyce, and Eric Moe. 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall free admission

4 january 15 january Athenia Trio Guest Artist Recital The Athenia Chamber Ensemble presents fun and interactive performances that feature flute, oboe, and bassoon. Athenia is a faculty ensemble at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Founding members Alison Brown Sincoff, flute, Michele Fiala, oboe, and Matthew Morris, bassoon have collectively performed in the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, England, France, Russia, Panama, and Argentina. They decided to form Athenia in 2009 in order to have an outlet to perform new music and to engage audiences in new ways. The group enjoys discovering unusual works for the ensemble and hopes to continue to add to the repertoire. 22 january The Beethoven Project: The Complete Violin Sonatas - Part I Violin students from the studio of Prof. Sergiu Schwartz, the William B. and Sue MarieTurner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Music and pianist Alina Sarkisyan, graduate assistant of Prof. Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, take on the unprecedented project of performing the ten Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. This concert opens the Beethoven Violin Sonatas three-concert cycle and features Ms. Sarkisyan performing Sonata in D, Op. 12, No. 1 with Diego Gabete, violin; Sonata in A, Op. 12, No. 2 with Milen Maksimov, violin; Sonata in E flat, Op. 12, No. 3 with Jing Yang, violin; and Sonata in A minor, Op. 23 with Likai He, violin. 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre free admission january 27 january Sergiu Schwartz, violin Alexander Kobrin, piano Faculty Recital Faculty artist Sergiu Schwartz, the William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Music, has garnered worldwide critical acclaim as one of the best violinists of his generation (Le Soleil, Canada), while Fanfare magazine notes that Schwartz s CD should provide a great sense of optimism that a younger violinist still commands such assured rhetoric and expressive resources. Heifetz, Milstein, Oistrakh, Isaac Stern, Francescatti - they all come to mind. He is joined by faculty artist Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, a First Place/Gold Medal winner of international piano competitions including the Van Cliburn, Busoni, Hamamatsu, Glasgow, and Chopin competitions. Mr. Kobrin is critically acclaimed for his technique, artistry, and commanding virtuosity. The program includes works by Beethoven, Dvořák, and Brahms. 28 january Viola Studio Recital Be awash in the rich tones of the Schwob School of Music s viola studio in this recital by the students of Prof. Zoran Jakovcic. Featured are jewels by Telemann, J. C. Bach, Hoffmeister, Bruch, Reger, and more january The Beethoven Project: The Complete Violin Sonatas - Part II Violin students from the studio of Prof. Sergiu Schwartz, the William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Music and pianist Alina Sarkisyan, graduate assistant of Prof. Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, take on the unprecedented project of performing the ten Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Tonight s concert, the second in the Beethoven Violin Sonatas three-concert cycle, features Ms. Sarkisyan performing Sonata in F, Op. 24 Spring with Sophie Wang, violin; Sonata in A, Op. 30, No. 1 with Elzbieta Tokarska, violin; and Sonata in C minor, Op. 30, No 2 with Tian Xu, violin. 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission

5 february january 3 february Earl Coleman Studio Recital The Voice Studio of Professor Earl Coleman, the William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Faculty Scholar Chair in Voice, presents an Afternoon of the African American Spiritual. The recital features solo spiritual arrangements of Margaret Bonds, Hall Johnson, Lena McLin, Undine Smith Moore, Moses Hogan, and Mark Hayes. Some performing have been winners of vocal competitions at the national, regional, and state levels. The students will be assisted by pianists Janie Lee Bullock and Mary Walker. 4 february Michelle DeBruyn, soprano Matthew Hoch, baritone Faculty and Guest Artist Recital 10 february Robert Murray, trumpet Faculty Recital 10 february Jason Snider, horn Guest Artist Recital february Please join Rob Murray, Yien Wang and special guests for an afternoon serenade of popular favorites from the trumpet repertoire. The Schwob School of Music is pleased to present Jason Snider, Fourth Horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Snider is joined by faculty artist Yien Wang on Piano. Come enjoy works by Berge, Gounod, and Beethoven. An Evening of Musical Theatre with faculty artist Michelle DeBruyn and guest artist Matthew Hoch from Auburn University. Join us for an evening of Musical Theatre solos and duets from Classic to Contemporary Broadway literature. They are joined by faculty artist Yien Wang on piano. 11 february Sō Percussion Guest Artist Recital - LegacyLive! 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission 5 february The Beethoven Project: The Complete Violin Sonatas - Part III Violin students from the studio of Prof. Sergiu Schwartz, the William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Music, and pianist Alina Sarkisyan, graduate assistant of Prof. Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, take on the unprecedented project of performing the ten Sonatas for Violin and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Tonight s concert concludes the Beethoven Violin Sonatas cycle and features Ms. Sarkisyan performing Sonata in G, Op. 30, No. 3 with Sarah Velasco, violin; and the sonatas in A, Op. 47 Kreutzer and in G, Op. 96, both with Boris Abramov, violin. 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission Since 1999, Sō Percussion has been creating music that explores all the extremes of emotion and musical possibility. The Brooklynbased quartet has received acclaim for their unusual and exciting music in the United States and internationally. You will find this rare and wonderful breed of music to be compelling. 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall, admission $20

6 february 13 February CSU Jazz Band february 18 February A/B Duo Meerenai Shim, flute Chris Jones, percussion Guest Artist Recital The CSU Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Alexander Pershounin, head of the Schwob School of Music s Jazz Studies program, opens the 2013 season with a fiery blend of classic and new jazz styles. Come swing with us and you are guaranteed to enjoy a great evening of music! 17 February Spotlight on Violin! Violin Studio Gala Concert The newly formed A/B Duo, composed of flutist Meerenai Shim and percussionist Chris Jones, performs new works for flute and percussion by Janice Misurell-Mitchell, Steve Danyew and others. Many works recorded on Meerenai s new CD are also featured, including the flute and Gameboy piece by Matthew Joseph Payne. 19 February Stusek - Estoppey Duo, saxophones Guest Artist Recital This concert features American saxophonist Steve Stusek and Swiss saxophonist Laurent Estoppey performing contemporary works for two saxophones in combination with multiple electronic devices. Schwob School of Music saxophone professor Amy Griffiths also performs with the Duo. 6:00 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission Artist Faculty Sergiu Schwartz, the William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Music, is joined by the Schwob School of Music s outstanding, prize-winning violin students in a concert featuring romantic and virtuoso works from the violin repertoire. An impressive showcase of the school s accomplished violinists! Prof. Schwartz contributes insightful commentary about his students and the works they perform.

7 february 19 february Josh Kearney, conductor Student Lecture Recital Joshua Kearney presents his Master of Music Lecture Recital on Gustav Holst s masterwork for band - Hammersmith: Prelude and Scherzo. The lecture concludes with a complete performance of the work by the Columbus State University Wind Ensemble with Kearney conducting. february 23 february Sharpe - Zohn Duo Jose Antonio Escobar, guitars Guitar Symposium Concert 21 february CSU Wind Ensemble Tonight s Wind Ensemble concert features two masterworks for wind band, Gustav Holst s dark yet boisterous Hammersmith and Percy Grainger s masterfully scored depiction of bucolic English folksongs, Lincolnshire Posy. Faculty artists Susan Tomkiewicz, English horn, and Robert Murray, trumpet, perform Aaron Copland s haunting and reflective Quiet City. Each half of the concert opens with rousing fanfares by Rimsky-Korsakov and Leoš Janáček. 22 february This evening spotlights three international touring artists in one of the featured concerts of the 14th Annual CSU Guitar Symposium. 8:00 pm, Legacy Hall, admission $20 24 february Elliot Frank Lukasz Kuropaczewski, guitars Guitar Symposium Concert Kobrin - Schwartz - Warner Piano Trio with Zoran Jakovcic, viola and Boris Abramov, violin This evening spotlights two international touring artists in one of the featured concerts of the 14th Annual CSU Guitar Symposium. 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall, admission $20 25 february Yien Wang, piano Faculty Recital Join internationally acclaimed and distinguished faculty artists Alexander Kobrin, piano, Sergiu Schwartz, violin, and Wendy Warner, cello, performing Schubert s masterful Piano Trio in B flat Major and Schumann s all-time favorite Piano Quintet in E flat Major, with Faculty Artist Zoran Jakovcic, viola, and graduate teaching assistant Boris Abramov, violin. Join faculty artist Yien Wang for a solo piano recital featuring works by Chopin and Australian composer Carl Vine.

8 february / march march 28 february 17 march Tonight s Wind Orchestra concert showcases a variety of musical styles, from the driving opening work Frenergy to Karel Husa s pictorial Al Fresco to Weinberger s Polka and Fugue from Schwanda the Bagpiper. Music education professor Sean Powell appears as guest conductor. On March 17th at 7:30pm, The Schwob School of Music Horn Studio will present an evening of solo and chamber music. The concert will culminate in a horn choir performance under the direction of horn professor Anna Dodd. Selections will include works by Bach, Victoria, and Mozart. CSU Wind Orchestra Horn Studio Recital 18 march Guest Artist Recital - LegacyLive! Concerto Competition Winners Concert CSU Philharmonic Acclaimed for his versatility in both opera and concert, William Ferguson commands a wide range of repertoire, from Mozart to Monty Python. The Opera News has described his singing as having grace, and striking selfpossession. He holds both Bachelor s and Master s degrees from The Juilliard School and is a native of Richmond, Virginia. Tonight s program will include some of Schubert s most beloved Lieder; Britten s My Beloved is Mine and I am His, Op. 40; and arrangements of songs from plays. The CSU Philharmonic presents the winners of the Schwob School of Music s Concerto Competition: 16 march William Ferguson, tenor 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall Admission $20 Boris Abramov - Dvořák Concerto for Violin, Mvt. I Tzuyi Chen - Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3, Mvt.I Likai He - Vieuxtemps Concerto No 5 for Violin, Mvt. I Manuel Ramos - Nielsen Clarinet Concerto Sophie Wang - Sibelius Violin Concerto, Mvt. I 17 march The evening features these amazing musicians drawn from our international body of students, all conducted by Ethel Foley Distinguished Chair Paul Hostetter. Also on the program will be Borodin s passionate Polovtsian Dances led by international guest conductor Christopher Confessore. Kobrin - Schwartz - Warner Piano Trio Join internationally acclaimed and distinguished faculty artists Alexander Kobrin, piano, Sergiu Schwartz, violin, and Wendy Warner, cello, for a stunning afternoon of chamber music featuring Brahms passionate Piano Trio in C minor and Mendelssohn s brilliant Piano Trio in D minor. 19 march PianoMania! Piano Scholarship Benefit Concert Hear four Steinway concert grands in Legacy Hall with ensemble performances by Schwob School piano students and faculty professor Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano. 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall, admission $25

9 march march / april 20 march 27 march Faculty Recital Faculty Recital The Mysterious SCH Alexander Kobrin, piano Wendy Warner, cello Yien Wang, piano Join Alexander Kobrin, Van Cliburn Competition gold medalist and the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, for a mesmerizing evening of works by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann. Well known for his powerful presence and elegant technique, this evening he reveals a complex and uncanny side through his Schumann interpretations, of which The New York Times writes,... there is something to be gained from taking Mr. Kobrin s unusual readings on their own terms. 21 march CSU Contemporary Ensemble The Contemporary Ensemble presents an ambitious and adventurous program featuring giants in the modern musical landscape beginning with John Luther Adams haunting Dark Wind, followed by Arvo Pärt s mystical Spiegel im Spiegel. Next is a new work by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Wayne Peterson featuring guest conductor Dr. Paul Vaillancourt. The program finishes vibrantly with Olivier Messiean s masterpiece, L oiseaux exotiques (exotic birds) with piano soloist and Alexander Kobrin, the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano. Join faculty artists Wendy Warner and Yien Wang for a cello and piano recital featuring works by Martinu, Janácek, and Prokofiev. 28 march CSU Jazz Ensembles Featuring Conrad Herwig, trombone 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission The jazz trombone master of our time, New York s Conrad Herwig, wows the audience in perfomance with the CSU Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Alex Pershounin, head of jazz studies. Come listen to a rare treat of virtuoso jazz solo trombone and an eclectic blend of the best jazz styles! 23 march Kaleidoscope Concert 7:30 pm, Legacy Hall free admission Columbus State University s Schwob School of Music holds its annual Kaleidscope Concert in Bill Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. This unique, once-a-year performance showcases all 240 student musicians at the Schwob School of Music in a fast-paced and exciting seventy-minute concert that spans a wide range of musical styles. 7:30 pm, Bill Heard Theatre, admission $20 1 april Guitar and Flute Studio Recital Members of the Schwob School of Music s studios of guitar and flute perform duos featuring repertoire spanning five centuries.

10 april april 3 april Boris Slutsky, piano Guest Artist Recital 4 april NIGHTCAP Student Composers Concert The second annual NIGHTCAP concert features a dozen CSU composers presenting world premieres in an interactive and exciting environment. 9:00 pm, Studio Theatre free admission 5-6 april Electroacoustic Weekend Prepare for an evening of magic with world-renowned pianist Boris Slutsky, characterized as...a sound wizard of high caliber (Esslinger Zeitung). Mr. Slutsky has performed on nearly every continent both as a soloist and chamber musician. He is also a widely-sought-after pedagogue and the Chair of the piano department at the Peabody Conservatory of Music. 4 April Zoran Jakovcic, viola Alexander Kobrin, piano Faculty Recital April 5 - Keith Kirchoff, piano - Guest Artist Recital The Electroacoustic Piano Pianist Keith Kirchoff has been called a virtuosic tour de force whose playing is energetic, precise, [and] sensitive. Kirchoff s work involves promoting under-recognized composers and educating audiences of the importance of new and experimental music. Selections from his 2011 CD The Electroacoustic Piano will be performed on this concert. 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission April 6 - Keith Kirchoff - Guest Artist Lecture Performing with Electronics 11:00 am, Studio Theatre, free admission April 6 - Student Electroacoustic Music Concert Schwob School of Music Students present original compositions and selections from the electroacoustic music repertoire. 5:00 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission April 6 - Mathew McCabe, composer - Faculty Recital Visiting Assistant Professor of Audio Technology Matthew McCabe presents a concert of original compositions, including a world premiere interactive work for performer and conductive paint, and performances by fellow Schwob faculty Wendy Warner, cello; Yien Wang, piano; and Michelle DeBruyn, soprano. 7:30 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission Solo and chamber works featuring the Viola by Bach, Penderecki and Brahms, performed by Schwob School of Music viola professor Zoran Jakovcic, in collaboration with faculty colleagues, Alexander Kobrin and Wendy Warner. 7 april Surround Sound: 360 degrees of music Choral Union with Trumpet Ensemble, Trombone Ensemble, and Brass Quintet This concert features the CSU Choral Union with thetrumpet and Trombone Ensembles in music composed for multiple choirs. The audience is surrounded by the sounds of instruments and voices as the performers use Legacy Hall to its spatial potential.

11 april 8 april Student Chamber Music Recital Join our great students in a unique experience of collaboration under the direction of distinguished faculty. april 14 april Francisco Bernier, guitar Guest Artist Recital - LegacyLive! Hailed by La Stampa as a future superstar of the guitar, Francisco Bernier has already begun to dazzle audiences worldwide. A native of Spain, Maestro Bernier performs works of the great Spanish masters including Francisco Tarrega s Carnaval de Venicia, and Julian Arcas s Fantasia La Traviata. 5:00 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission 8 april Guitar Chamber Music Student Recital Sponsored by the Hon. Teresa P. Tomlinson and Mr. Wade H. Tomlinson 4:00, Legacy Hall, admission $20 Students of the Schwob School of Music will perform in guitar quartets and ensembles of guitar and mixed instruments. 11 april CSU Wind Ensemble 14 april Kimberly Cone Studio Recital The Voice Studio of Professor Kimberly Cone will perform an evening of Duets and More. Students will sing duets by Schumann, Mozart and Mendolssohn as well as favorite selections from the Musical Theatre repertoire. Please join us! 15 april CSU Trumpet Ensemble The final Wind Ensemble concert of the year features an eclectic mix of music, showcasing the flexibility of the modern wind band. To open, we Blow it Up, and Start Again with a work by composer Jonathan Newman, a raucous piece with elements of funk and dub-step. We start again with music from 16th century Italian composer Carlo Gesualdo, conducted by our guest Robert Ambrose, director of bands at Georgia State University. Following a beautiful new work by rising composer Roger Zare and a Mexican dance, several faculty artists are featured in a funky, edgy piece by New York composer Andy Akiho. The Wind Ensemble closes with Donald Grantham s variations on George Gershwin s blues lullaby, Prelude No. 2 in C#, performed at the piano by Alina Sarkysian, graduate student of Prof. Alexander Kobrin. Witness the premier concert of CSU s internationally recognized Trumpet Ensemble. The repertoire includes original works for trumpet ensemble from the baroque and renaissance as well as premiers of several new works by American composers written for the CSU Trumpet Ensemble. 18 april A Musical Mosaic: Images of sound and light University Singers This concert features the University Singers in solo and ensemble repertoire that will encompass several centuries as well as many languages and styles. The voice majors demonstrate their versatility in small and large groups designed to feature them individually and collectively.

12 april 21 april CSU Percussion Ensemble april 25 april Tragedy and Triumph CSU Wind Orchestra The concert begins with Steven Bryant s Triumph, but quickly moves to the tragic with works depicting the 1945 destruction of Dresden and the unsuspecting Pompeians in a bacchanalian dance during the days before the volcano Vesuvius s eruption. After a beautiful setting of Biebl s Ave Maria, the Wind Orchestra concludes with Yashuide Ito s Gloriosa, an epic symphonic poem about the hidden Christians of 16th Century Japan. Please join us for this night that ends in triumph. 26 april Piano Studio Recital The Schwob School of Music welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Wayne Peterson. The concert features three world premiere performances highlighting the faculty group Columbus Brass and the CSU Percussion Ensemble. Also featured are performances by the CSU Chorale under the direction of Prof. Constantina Tsolainou, faculty artist singer Michelle Debruyn, and Prof. Amy Griffiths in a performance of Jim David s new saxophone concerto with percussion ensemble entitled L oiseau dans l espace april Double Reed Studio Recital Schwob School of Music presents a recital of the double reed studios. Students of Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz and Dr. Ron Wirt perform works for oboe and bassoon. Witness a stellar celebration of music with L.Rexford Whiddon Chair in Piano Alexander Kobrin and the rising stars of the Schwob School of Music piano studio. Prepare to be impressed by performances bold, beautiful, and virtuosic. 28 april CSU Trombone Ensembles 6:00 pm, Studio Theatre, free admission 24 april CSU Philharmonic The CSU Philharmonic s final concert of the season features colorful music from around the world starting with Silvestre Revueltas rhythmically propulsive Sensemaya, led by student conductor David Jang. Dr. Amy Griffiths is the soloist in Alexander Glazunov s mesmerizingly beautiful Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra. The program concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov s sensual Scheherazade, showcasing all members of the orchestra in this dazzling work, led by Ethel Foley Distinguished Chair Paul Hostetter. Join the CSU Trombone Octet and Trombone Choir for their spring concert. The ensembles will be featured at the 2013 International Trombone Festival here at CSU in June, and this concert will be an exciting preview. 4:00, Legacy Hall, free admission

13 Name Your support matters! For almost forty years, the Schwob School of Music has played an active and vibrant role in the artistic life of Columbus, Georgia. Bringing to our stages world-class guest artists and outstanding ensemble performances, the Schwob School keeps Columbus apace with leading musical cities across the country and around the world. Offstage, the Schwob School pursues a strong degree of civic engagement with our students and faculty in partnership with a variety of organizations throughout our community. Private support has been one of the most important factors in the growth and development of the School of Music to its current level of excellence. Donating to the Schwob School of Music is an investment in your community. Please consider a gift to support scholarships, performances, and other School of Music programming and initiatives. Your continuing support will help us in our quest to become one of the leading music schools in the nation and help us serve you our music family. To donate, please contact the Schwob School of Music at or fill out the donation form on the following page and mail to: Address City/State Zip Phone Patrons of Music Society Giving Levels: Allegretto Grazioso ($50-$99) Allegretto ($100-$249) Allegro ($250-$499) Vivace ($500-$999) Vivo ($1,000-$2,499) Presto ($2,500-$4,999) Vivacissimo ($5,000-$9,999) Prestissimo ($10,000 or more) Payment Options Credit Card payment of $ MasterCard Visa AMEX Exp. Date Name on Card Card Number Billing Address Check for $ payable to CSU Foundation I would like to pledge a gift to Patrons of Music in the amount of $ for years. Additional Information My contribution is eligible for a matching gift from (company) (Consult your company s personnel department to obtain matching forms.) Schwob School of Music Columbus State University 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA My gift is being made: In Memory of In Honor of Please Notify Contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law.