Symphonic Band
The UNCG Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Eric Willie, McKayla Phillips, Albert Lau, and Joe Turner for a program featuring works by Viet Cuong, Karel Husa, and Alexander Scriabin.
The UNCG Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Eric Willie, McKayla Phillips, Albert Lau, and Joe Turner for a program featuring works by Viet Cuong, Karel Husa, and Alexander Scriabin.
After moving to Durham, NC in 1988, Brevan began showing signs of talent in music from age 7. He began playing percussion in church with his mother and brother at age 9. Soon after, he began playing pick up gigs and at other churches in the Raleigh/Durham area. His older... Continue reading...
The Symphony Orchestra and Choirs perform a program featuring a grand waltz by Aram Khachaturian, "The Love Between Us," a plea for unity from composer Reena Esmail, and Student Artist Competiting winner Calvin Godfrey.
The Chamber Singers present a varied program of works by Morrison, Warshauer, Clearfield, Esmail, and Schubert. They will be joined by Dr. Alexander Ezerman (cello), Dr. Erika Boysen (flute), and Dr. Michaela Kelly (soprano).
The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Stephanie Ycaza, UNCG professor or tuba and euphonium, for a program of works by Kevin Day, Ivette Herryman Rodríguez, Norman Dello Joio, Gala Flagello, Drew Bonner, and Dmitri Shostakovich.
The Symphony Orchestra and Student Artist Competition third prize winner Cro Trenczer present an evocative program featuring Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio espagnol," the Haydn Cello Concerto, and Respighi's stately tone poem, "Pines of Rome."
The Wind Ensemble will be joined by contemporary music trailblazers Hub New Music and composer Gala Flagello. Currently based in Detroit, the ensemble’s name is inspired by its founding city of Boston’s reputation as a hub of innovation.
The Concert Band is joined by UNCG professor of clarinet Dr. Luke Ellard for a program of works by Nelhýbel, Specht, Blackshaw, Williams, Day, and Chance.
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
For nearly 40 years after Count Basie's passing, his orchestra continues to sell out shows worldwide, keeping his legacy alive. Led by Scotty Barnhart, this 18-time Grammy-winning ensemble has performed for royalty, starred in films, and played every major jazz festival. Featuring some of jazz’s greatest soloists, the Count Basie Orchestra delivers the timeless swing and blues that made Basie an American icon.
The UNCG School of Music is proud to present our 18th annual performance of Collage! Captivating and totally unique, Collage features an incredible range of performers presenting one riveting work after another with special lighting. Join School of Music students and many of our world-class faculty members for this non-stop evening of amazing performances. It’s not to be missed! All ticket proceeds benefit the School of Music Collage Scholarship Fund.
Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie is a New York City-based choreographer, performer, and b-girl and a 2016 Bessie Award Winner for Innovative Achievement in Dance. Asherie has received numerous awards to support her work including Dance Magazine’s Inaugural Harkness Promise Award and two National Dance Project Awards. In 2019 she was the recipient of a NYFA Fellowship and is currently a Jerome Hill Artist Fellow.