Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Symphonic Band Embarks on Chicago Tour

The Ashland University Symphonic Band under the direction of Joseph Lewis, Jr., will embark on a concert tour to Chicago during spring break. The tour will include performances at Ayersville High School (Defiance), Spencerville High School and the Chicago Field Museum.

The program for the concerts takes on an international flair featuring compositions from 'Across the Pond and Far East' including England, Italy, Russia, Israel, Korea as well as Samuel Hazo's Olympiada. 

Follow the Ashland University Music Facebook page to follow the band on their tour.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Sharing More from Liz Pastor Celebration

On Sunday, Feb. 3, we hosted an event to celebrate Ashland University Trustees Professor Elizabeth Pastor. With friends, family, colleagues and former students in attendance, the event began with a reception in the Coburn Gallery and moved to the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall for a program of remembrances and other tributes interspersed among musical selections.

Since many were unable to attend for various reasons, we want to share the event with you. Please follow the links below to view printed materials and videos.
We also invite you to join the Celebrating Liz Pastor Facebook group where new stories are being shared everyday.

It is evident that Liz's legacy and love for the arts will live on in all of us.

Please feel free to share this email and links.


OMEA Convention Converges Old with the New

Ashland University Music faculty, alumni and students converged at the OMEA convention in Cleveland. Alumni were represented as far back as 1974, 1977, 1979 and as recent as December 2018. It was great to reconnect with the following Eagles:

Danell Allen ‘94
Val Allie ‘02
Amy Arnett ‘99
Jessie Barnhouse ‘16
Rachel Blenman ‘10
Cassandra Bull ‘09
Lauren Colotto ‘12
Jeff Conklin ‘74
Melanie Donnelly ‘10
David Eddleman ‘03
Lew Friend ‘99
Emily Garlock ‘07
Lori Hitsman ‘01
Lisa Hoffman ‘87
Aly Horn ‘11
Katy Kohman ‘09
Patrick Kostalnick
Marty Kral ‘99
Alex Lacey ‘14
Toni Novotny ‘86
Lauren Owens ‘10
Becky Parcher ‘79
Jacob Poiner ‘18
Andrew Shaffer ‘15
Jim Slike ‘11
Julie Strebler ‘02
Kevin Taylor ‘05
Anne Teschler ‘03
Margo Trinter ‘11
Hannah Wise ‘18
Dave Wolbert ‘77
Beth Wortman ‘09
Josh Wortman ‘10
Geoffrey Zimmerly ‘03

Monday, February 11, 2019

Community Band Begins Spring Rehearsals, Feb. 12

Under the direction of Leonard Salvo, the Ashland Area Community Concert Band begins rehearsals  on Tues., Feb. 12 at the regular time (7:30-9 pm) in the band room of the Center for the Arts. The band will be reading some new music as well as revisiting music that it worked on last semester. The band will perform with the University Band in Hugo Young Theatre on Sunday, Apr. 28 at 7:30 pm.

AACCB is for those that loved playing in band in high school or college and want the opportunity to play again. Requirements for membership are the ability to play a wind or percussion instrument (no need to be a virtuoso); an interest in playing for enjoyment; desire to play a wide variety of music for the public; an interest in meeting new people who share a common interest and availability for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings.

Membership is open to all adults and AU students. Students still in high school may also participate with the permission of the ensemble's director. A nominal membership fee of $25 for adults and $15 for high school students is requested and payable by the fourth week of rehearsals to continue participation in either ensemble for the semester.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Celebrating Liz

On Sunday, numerous alumni, colleagues, friends and family gathered at AU to celebrate Elizabeth Pastor. The event began with a casual gathering and reception in the Coburn Gallery followed by a program of music performed by some of her former students as well as a sharing of remembrances. Here is a video that was compiled about Liz. Another video will be posted soon of the program of music and remembrances.