As the nation s first Faculty of Music in a public institution, the faculty is on a path that will see it emerge as a strong force in music in higher education. The faculty is devoted to the advancement of music and scholarship in Malaysia through academic excellence and high performance standards. Our mission is to prepare students to become professional musicians and music educators in a holistic manner through creative teaching-learning strategies and research. We strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment while challenging students to develop their talents to the fullest. With a student population of over 530 students, the relatively small size of the faculty provides a conducive and productive atmosphere for ensuring individual attention for students in their music studies. We place an importance in maintaining a balanced emphasis on both performance and scholarship while presenting students with the training necessary to excel within their chosen field. The UiTM Faculty of Music is thrilled to continue its 2015 Music Series with exciting events in the last quarter of the year including Classical Guitar masterclasses, lessons, workshops and concert with Andrew Zohn (USA), The International Cak Lempong & Gamelan Festival, Piano masterclass & recital by Marcella Fiorillo (Argentina), Composer Dr. Michael Smetanin's (Australia) masterclasses, open rehearsals, seminar & concert as well as the 5th UiTM-klpac Malaysian Composers Concert Series, and the Borealis Brass (USA) workshops, masterclass & concerts. We sincerely hope that you can join us in these events Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramona Mohd Tahir Dean UiTM Faculty of Music Calendar of Events 1
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2015 KL International Jazz & Arts Festival & Alfonso 25 A Jazz Tribute to the Music of Alfonso Soliano featuring The Guerzos The UiTM Jazz Ensemble is proud to be performing for the 2015 KL International Jazz & Arts Festival. This will mark the 3rd consecutive year in a row that we have been fortunate to take part in this great festival. For this year s event, the UiTM Jazz Ensemble will be performing two shows: as the opening act for Alfonso 25 A Jazz Tribute to the Music of Alfonso Soliano featuring The Guerzos and our own feature act at the Experimental Theatre stage on Sat Sept 12. The UiTM Jazz Ensemble, under the directorship of Patrick Terbrack, was formed in 2011. Though originally organized on a per concert basis, as of 2014 the UiTM Jazz Ensemble is now a regular part of the UiTM Faculty of Music curriculum and meets weekly for rehearsals where students learn the principles of jazz/fusion ensemble playing, improvisation, and style. The UiTM Jazz Ensemble has been fortunate to perform at the 2013 Hale Bopp Concert, the 2014 KL International Jazz Festival and the 2013 KL International Jazz Day Celebration. Alfonso 25 A Jazz Tribute to the Music of Alfonso Soliano featuring The Guerzos Date : September 1o, 2015 Venue : Experimental Theatere, Universiti Malaya Time : 8.45pm KL International Jazz Festival 2015 Date : September 12, 2015 Venue : Experimental Theatre, Universiti Malaya Time : 5:00pm For further information, please contact Patrick Terbrack at patrickterbrack@gmail.com or visit http://www.klinternationaljazz.com/ 4
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International Gamelan and Caklempong Festival 2015 The International Gamelan and Caklempong Festival 2015, is an effort by the Faculty of Music, University of Technology MARA to uphold and ensure the development of the two genres of traditional music in Malaysia. The festival aims to showcase and expand the range and types of gamelan music and caklempong (whether traditional or contemporary) to the world. This year s festival participants comprise of 29 gamelan and caklempong groups. Concert 1 Date : September 11, 2015 Venue : Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf, Kuala Lumpur Time : 8.30pm Concert 2 Date : September 12, 2015 Venue : Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf, Kuala Lumpur Time : 3.00pm Concert 3 Date : September 12, 2015 Venue : Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf, Kuala Lumpur Time : 8.30pm Concert 4 Date : September 13, 2015 Venue : Panggung Sari, Kompleks Kraf, Kuala Lumpur Time : 3.00pm For further information, please contact Khatriza Ahmad Saffian at 03-5522 7327/ 012-3583958 or Norhayati Zahair di talian 03-5522 7225/ 012-654 5691016-2750489 or email: katsaffian@yahoo.com 6
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Andrew Zohn (USA) Classical Guitar masterclass, lesson, workshop and concert Dr. Andrew Zohn will join the UiTM Faculty of Music from 11-17 September as an artist-inresidence and to perform a featured concert (17 Sept). He joins UiTM as a Professor of Guitar from Columbus State University in Georgia, USA. During Dr. Zohn's visit he will conduct masterclasses, forums, and seminars covering topics such as performance, commissioning, preparation, composition, and other topics. His featured concert American Virtuoso of Classical Guitar will be 17 Sept at the Damansara Performing Arts Center (DPAC), and will feature compositions by perennial favorites Heinrich Albert, Domenico Scarlatti, Dilermando Reis, Alfred Uhl, Napoleon Coste, and Andrew Zohn. The concert will also include an appearance by the UiTM Student Guitar Quartet. Dr. Zohn's visit has galvanized a number of local organizations including the UiTM Faculty of Music, the International Guitar Institute, and the Classical Music Society Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. American Virtuoso of Classical Guitar Concert Date : September 17, 2015 Venue : Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC) Time : 8.30pm For Ticket Information please contact Fong Tong Sen +60 178893599 (tongsenf@gmail.com) or the DPAC box office +60 34065 0001/0002 or visit www.pac.com.my. Tickets are MR 55.00 each. For further information, please contact Dr. Nathan Fischer at 011-12373110 or email: nathanfischer2@gmail.com 8
Guide to composing for percussion instruments by Maximilian Riefer Despite their age-old existence and appearances in all cultures and civilizations all around the globe, the percussion instrument s role in contemporary classical music is relatively young compared to say string or wind instruments. Their strengths the sheer variety of instruments, sounds, and tone colours, their links to diverse cultures, and the ability to interpret their base functions - have attracted many contemporary composers. At the same time, inadequate thought processes and research or weakly defined objectives lead to banal superficiality and may result in what composer Pierre Boulez describes as an exotic primitive display, creating merely the surprises and delights of a walk in a crowded bazaar. How can composers avoid falling into that trap? How do you notate non-pitched music? How to choose from this endlessly seeming choice of percussion instruments? Percussionist Max Riefer, Chair of Percussion Studies and Creative Scholar at the UiTM Faculty of Music will present examples, issues and work on their solutions. Date : September 23rd, 2015 Venue : Orchestra Hall, Faculty of Music UiTM Time : 10.30am 12.30pm For further information, please contact Mohd Adam Masumi at 019-5536541 or email: adammasumi@gmail.com 9
David Fruhwirth Violin & Orchestra Masterclass UiTM Faculty of Music proudly presents David Fruhwirth Violin & Orchestra Masterclass. An Austrian violinist, Fruhwirth started playing the violin at the early age of 6 and made his debut at the age of 11 playing at the Mozarteum Great Concert Hall with Vivaldi Four Seasons. David Frühwirth studied Violin in Mozarteum University, Salzburg, under the guidance of Paul Roczek and legendary Virtuoso Ruggiero Ricci. He continued Violin studies in Germany (1990 to 1995) under famous teacher Zakhar Bron, where he received his Artist s-diploma at the age of 20. He was then invited by the great Pinchas Zukerman to study with him in New York for his postgraduate diplomas, where he finished in 1998 with Honors. He also received chamber music coaching from Jaime Laredo, Isidore Cohen (Beaux Arts Trio) and Walter Levin (LaSalle String Quartett). This masterclass will be divided into three sessions; Talk Preparing Audition and Mental Strength & Stamina Date : September 28, 2015 Venue : Orchestra Hall, Faculty of Music UiTM Time : 2.00pm 4.00pm Violin Masterclass Date : September 28, 2015 Venue : Orchestra Hall, Faculty of Music UiTM Time : 4.00pm 6.00pm Orchestra Masterclass & Rehearsal Date : September 28, 2015 Venue : Orchestra Hall, Faculty of Music UiTM Time : 8.00pm 10.00pm For further information, please contact En.Ahmad Munir bin Mahzair at 012-5558562 or email: ahmadmunir.mahzair@yahoo.com 10