TUBACHRISTMAS RETURNS TO HUGO YOUNG THEATRE

After a one year absence due to a faculty study leave, the local holiday favorite TubaChristmas returns to Ashland University's Hugo Young Theatre on Saturday, December 7 at noon.  The concert is free and open to the public and invites area tuba, euphonium and baritone players to perform.  Musician registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a rehearsal at 10:20 a.m.  

TubaChristmas is an idea conceived by Harvey Phillips, Professor of Tuba at Indiana University. Mr. Phillips wanted to demonstrate to the public what a beautiful sound a mass ensemble of tubas and euphoniums could make and to provide an opportunity for fellow low brass players to celebrate the season with the community. TubaChristmas is dedicated to the memory of Mr. William J. Bell.  It’s a fun, holiday tradition the whole family can enjoy.

The registration fee for participating musicians is $10.00 and includes a 2013 TubaChristmas button.  The TubaChristmas carol book is also available for $10.00. Musicians are asked to bring their own folding stand. 

For more information, contact Professor of Music Dr. Scott Garlock at 419.289.5134 or sgarlock@ashland.edu, or visit www.ashland.edu/music and facebook.com/AshlandUniversityMusic.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES PERFORM INCLUDING BRASS, PERCUSSION, WOODWINDS AND STRINGS

The Department of Music at Ashland University is presenting two student ensembles recitals in December.  Both of the concerts are free and open to the public and are held in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts (formerly known as the Arts & Humanities Building).

The student ensembles recitals begin on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a brass ensemble instructed by Michael Metcalf, a percussion ensemble instructed by Jeff Neitzke, and a flute ensemble instructed by Lindsey Goodman.

On Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., the featured ensembles will include clarinet and saxophone ensembles led by Dr. Thomas Reed, a string ensemble directed by Jane Reed, and a trumpet ensemble instructed by Amanda Bekeny.

BUTKE PRESENTS AT NATIONAL ORFF CONFERENCE

Dr. Marla Butke, associate professor of music, recently presented "Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Guiding Effective Plastique Animée Experiences" at the American Orff Schulwerk Association's National Conference in Denver, Colo., with colleague, Dr. David Frego, professor of music from UTSA.

AUJO PRESENTS FIRST WINTER FESTIVAL CONCERT

The award-winning Ashland University Jazz Orchestra (AUJO) will be hosting a free Winter Festival concert in Hugo Young Theater on Monday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Dr. Scott Garlock, the concert will feature three sets of music including a set of Christmas music for big band performed by AUJO, a few selections by Dr. Garlock's student jazz combo, and closing with  the Jazz Orchestra  performing big band music in several styles.

The Jazz Orchestra’s first set will include holiday favorites such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” and a “Here Comes Santa Claus “ medley.  The student jazz combo’s program includes  “All of Me” arranged by Dick Lieb, “Speak Low” arranged by Roger Holmes and Herbie Hancock’s “Canteloupe Island.”  AUJO’s final portion  of the concert features Mike Tomaro’s  arrangement of Dizzie Gillespie’s “Birk’s Work,” “The Chicken” arranged by Kris Berg, and Frank Mantooth’s arrangement of “Centerpiece.”

INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL FESTIVAL RETURNS NOV. 16

The annual Invitational High School Choral Festival returns to Ashland University on Saturday, November 16 which culminates in a public concert at 3:45 p.m. in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. Presented by the Department of Music, the concert is free and open to the public. 

Three Ohio high schools will engage in a day of musical and educational activities led by Dr. Rowland Blackley, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, and Dr. Timothy Guenther, Adjunct Instructor of Music and University organist. Participating choirs include Lexington High School Choir directed by Paul Dawson, Lake High School Madrigal Singers (Cortland) directed by Bonnie Chronister, and Triway High School Choir (Wooster) directed by Stan Willis. For the public concert, musical selections will be performed by each high school choir followed by a combined piece performed by all of the choirs and the Ashland University Choir.

SENIOR RECITAL AND FALL HONORS RECITAL SHOWCASING SEMESTER'S EXCEPTIONAL MUSICIANS

The Ashland University Department of Music presents two student recitals within the next week. On Sunday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m., clarinetist Alexandria VanScoy presents her senior recital.  Then on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m., several student musicians will be featured in the fall semester honors recital.  Both recitals are free and open to the public, and are held in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall.

For her senior recital, Miss VanScoy will be assisted by pianist Emily Grabinski. Alex is a graduate of Huron High School and is majoring in music education.  She studies clarinet privately with Dr. Thomas Reed, Music Department Chair and Professor of Music.

The Honors Recital will showcase the department’s student musicians who accomplished exceptional work in the fall semester from instrumentalists and vocalists.