Praised by "The Saxophonist" for his “effortless expression and facile technique,” Dr. Young maintains an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He has performed and recorded with such esteemed ensembles and artists as the PRISM Quartet, The Crossing, Chris Potter, Ravi Coltrane, and Uri Caine. Dr. Robert Young is professor of saxophone in the UNCG School of Music.
Aaron Goldberg is widely heralded as one of jazz's most compelling pianists, both leading his own trio and collaborating with such brilliant icons as Joshua Redman, Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Guillermo Klein, and many more. Simultaneously swinging and embracing risk, his stylistically fluid, singular voice reveals that jazz is a tradition of innovation.
Soprano Jennifer Lien and Annie Jeng, professor of piano, present "mOthertongue: Lived Experience in Asian America," a program of songs intended to challenge outdated cultural ideas and assert the Asian American lived experience.
Garrett Klein (professor of trumpet), Abigail Pack, (professor of horn), and Marya Fancey (professor of organ) perform a concert of works for organ and brass.
Conducted by Prof. Lindsay Kesselman, Coro di Belle Voci explores historical and contemporary repertoire across a variety of genres/styles.
The University Chorale presents "Elements," a set of choral works that abstractly depict the four classical elements and explores the wide range of capabilities of the human voice—from overtone singing, to vocal percussion, to colourful vocal timbres.
Students of Dr. Mark Engebreston and Dr. Alejandro Rutty
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.
