BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Visual and Performing Arts - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:College of Visual and Performing Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Visual and Performing Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164648Z UID:10000826-1698678000-1698692400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:OcTUBAfest featuring Dr. Brandon Smith DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n3:00 pm\nTuba-Euphonium Ensemble Coaching\n\n\n4:00 pm\nGuest Artist Masterclass\n\n\n5:30 pm\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n  \nAll events are open to the public. \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \nBrandon Smith is proud to be joining the University of Kentucky faculty as the Visiting Lecturer of tuba and euphonium. Prior to this position\, Smith led the tuba and euphonium studio at Valdosta State University\, where he taught applied lessons\, studio class\, brass methods\, and music appreciation. Smith has given masterclasses at several universities\, including Kennesaw State University\, Florida A&M University\, Mississippi State University\, University of Tennessee\, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, and Reinhardt University. Smith’s students have performed at the Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference\, as well as the South East Regional Tuba and Euphonium conference. Students from Smith’s studio include winners and finalists of multiple competitions\, including the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference solo artist competition\, the Leonard Falcone solo artist competition\, and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition. \nSmith is a versatile musician who has performed extensively as an orchestral\, chamber\, and solo artist. As a soloist\, he has performed solo recitals at the Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Tuba and Euphonium Workshop\, the Southeastern Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference\, Kennesaw State University\, Stetson University\, and Reinhardt University. Smith was awarded the Bronze Medal in the 2020 Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Artist Tuba Competition\, and has also been a finalist for the Army Band “Pershing’s Own” 2020 Tuba and Euphonium Conference solo competition. \nAs an orchestral musician\, Smith has served as principal tubist for the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. He has also played with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra\, the Arlington Philharmonic\, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra\, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra\, Sinfonia Gulf Coast\, the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra\, the Tyson’s McLean Orchestra\, and the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. He was awarded first prize in the 2019 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference’s Arnold Jacobs Mock Orchestra Competition\, and has been a finalist for tuba positions with the Florida Orchestra\, Austin Symphony Orchestra\, the United States Air Force Academy Band\, and the United States Navy Band. \nSmith holds a Doctorate in Music Performance from Florida State University\, a Master’s in Music Performance from the University of Tennessee\, and a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory. His primary teachers include Dr. Justin Benavidez\, Dr. Alexander Lapins\, and Michael Bunn\, respectively. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/octubafest-featuring-dr-brandon-smith/ LOCATION:Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,CVPA Live!,School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-1-CVPA –%3B Recital Hall (350)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_38393931303333362d313837@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164648Z UID:10000827-1698687000-1698692400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Saxophone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/saxophone-studio-recital-5/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-2-CVPA –%3B Organ Hall (125)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_3735333130333732353136@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T173608Z UID:10000828-1698694200-1698699600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Halloween Organ Spooktacular ???? DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/halloween-organ-spooktacular-2/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-2-CVPA –%3B Organ Hall (125)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_3735333130333732353136@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164648Z UID:10000829-1698694200-1698699600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Daniel Garcia\, clarinet • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/daniel-garcia-clarinet-graduate-recital/ LOCATION:Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-1-CVPA –%3B Recital Hall (350)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_38393931303333362d313837@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164649Z UID:10000830-1698780600-1698786000@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Students Composers Concert I DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/students-composers-concert-i/ LOCATION:Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-1-CVPA –%3B Recital Hall (350)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_38393931303333362d313837@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164649Z UID:10000831-1698867000-1698872400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Student Composers Concert II DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/student-composers-concert-ii-3/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-2-CVPA –%3B Organ Hall (125)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_3735333130333732353136@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164652Z UID:10000833-1699032600-1699038000@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Yuhua Li\, conductor • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/yuhua-li-conductor-graduate-recital/ LOCATION:Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-1-CVPA –%3B Recital Hall (350)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_38393931303333362d313837@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164718Z UID:10000868-1699111800-1699117200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Josh Vozdik\, tuba • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/josh-vozdik-tuba-undergraduate-recital/ LOCATION:Tew Recital Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music ORGANIZER;CN="Music Bldg-1-CVPA –%3B Recital Hall (350)":MAILTO:uncg.edu_38393931303333362d313837@resource.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173923 CREATED:20240130T164659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164659Z UID:10000836-1699126200-1699131600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble • Scott Rawls\, viola DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAMPROGRAM NOTES AND BIOS\nJonathan Caldwell\, conductor\nScott Rawls\, viola\nJohn R. Locke\, guest conductor \n\nOKOYE\nVoices Shouting Out (world premiere) \nWHITACRE\nOctober \nCUONG\nDeciduous \nPUCKETT\nI wake in the dark and remember (consortium premiere) \nBRYANT\nConcerto for Wind Ensemble\, Mvts. IV and V (consortium premiere) \n  \n \n\nThe importance of philanthropy has never been greater. Please consider a gift to the School of Music to support our mission and ensure the future of music at UNCG. \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nViolist Scott Rawls has appeared as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Japan\, and Europe.  Recent chamber music endeavors include performances with Dmitry Sitkovetsky\, Bill Preucil\, Kurt Nikkanen\, Paul Rosenthal\, Jinjoo Cho\, Zuill Bailey\, and Sergey Antonov.  Last season\, he was a featured artist at chamber festivals ranging from Sitka Summer Chamber Music Festival and El Paso Pro Musica to Northwest Bach Festival.  His solo and chamber music recordings can be heard on the Centaur\, CRI\, Nonesuch\, Capstone\, and Philips labels. \nA strong proponent of new music\, Rawls has premiered dozens of new works by prominent composers.  Most notable\, he has toured extensively as a member of Steve Reich and Musicians.  As the violist in this ensemble\, he performed the numerous premieres of Daniel Variations\, The Cave and Three Tales by Steve Reich and Beryl Korot\, videographer. And under the auspices of presenting organizations such as the Wiener Festwochen\, Festival d’Automne a Paris\, Holland Festival\, Berlin Festival\, Spoleto Festival USA and the Lincoln Center Festival\, he has performed in major music centers around the world including London\, Vienna\, Rome\, Milan\, Tokyo\, Prague\, Amsterdam\, Brussels\, Los Angeles\, Chicago and New York. \nUnder the baton of maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky\, he plays principal viola in the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra.  And during the summers\, Rawls plays principal viola in the festival orchestra at Brevard Music Center where he also coordinates the viola program. \nDr. Rawls currently serves as Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He holds a BM degree from Indiana University and a MM and DMA from State University of New York at Stony Brook. His major mentors include Abraham Skernick\, Georges Janzer\, John Graham and Julius Levine. \n\nThe UNCG Wind Ensemble is a highly select concert band of fifty performers majoring in music at the UNCG School of Music. Performers in the current Wind Ensemble are drawn from sixteen states\, Slovenia\, and Hong Kong. The ensemble has enjoyed a distinguished record of performance throughout its history. In January 1992\, the UNCG Wind Ensemble performed “A Tribute to John Philip Sousa” to a capacity crowd of 2\,700 at the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington\, D.C. Twice\, the Wind Ensemble earned critical acclaim from The Washington Post following concerts in the nation’s capital. The Wind Ensemble has performed throughout the eastern United States in recent years including the first-ever performance\, in 1987\, by a North Carolina collegiate ensemble in Lincoln Center\, New York City. The Wind Ensemble performed that same year in West Virginia\, Virginia\, Pennsylvania\, and Washington\, D.C. The Wind Ensemble has recorded nineteen commercially-available albums which have received widespread praise. \nIn 1985\, the Wind Ensemble performed a series of concerts with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer-conductor Karel Husa. In 1988\, the UNCG Wind Ensemble performed in New Orleans\, Louisiana by invitation of the College Band Directors National Association for the Southern Division convention. On a number of occasions\, the Wind Ensemble has commissioned and premiered works from leading band composers. In November of 1990\, the Wind Ensemble performed for the Southern Division of MENC convention. In February 1994\, the UNCG Wind Ensemble performed for a convention of the CBDNA and NBA in Williamsburg\, Virginia. In March 1999\, the Wind Ensemble performed for the national convention of the American Bandmasters Association in Melbourne\, Florida. In February 2000\, the Wind Ensemble performed for the CBDNA Southern Division Convention hosted at UNCG. In 2006\, the Wind Ensemble performed in The Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda\, Maryland\, shared a concert with the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Arlington\, Virginia\, and collaborated with Karel Husa\, David Dzubay\, and Carter Pann in the performaces of their music\, including two commissions. In 2009\, the Wind Ensemble performed at the CBDNA National Convention at the University of Texas at Austin and performed additional concerts in Georgia\, Alabama\, Louisiana\, and Texas as part of a week-long tour. The Wind Ensemble performed at the 2011 National Convention of the American Bandmasters Association and the 2013 National Conference of the College Band Directors National Association hosted in Greensboro. Most recently\, the UNCG took a twelve day concert tour through the Czech Republic\, Austria\, and Italy\, the highlight of which was a concert in Prague’s famed Dvořák Hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/wind-ensemble-scott-rawls-viola/ LOCATION:Grimsley high School Auditorium\, 801 N Josephine Boyd St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27408\, United States CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vpa.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/wind-ensemble-header-2-azRdGg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR