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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20230403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164127Z UID:10000655-1680550200-1680555600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:James Miller\, flute • Guest Artist and Alumni Recital 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nSFC James J. Miller (’08 MM) is originally from Pontiac\, Michigan. He joined Pershing’s Own in December 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina – Columbia; a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, where he was a graduate assistant and a Professional Artist Certificate from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Miller has been a prizewinner in numerous flute competitions including: MTNA Young Artist\, SC Flute Society. He was the winner of the Concerto Competition at both the University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has performed with the Western Piedmont Symphony\, Fayetteville Symphony\, Winston-Salem Symphony\, and Nova Chamber Orchestra. He has also been a featured soloist at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston\, SC and London International Poetry Festival in London\, England. Miller joined the Army in July 2011. Before joining Pershing’s own he served in the 8th United States Army Band in Seoul\, Korea and The United States Training and Doctrine Command band at Ft. Eustis\, VA. SFC Miller is in active soloist\, chamber musician and clinician. When not making music he enjoys volunteering\, running\, cooking\, and traveling. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/james-miller-flute-guest-artist-and-alumni-recital/ 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:20230403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164127Z UID:10000654-1680543000-1680548400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Saxophone Studio Recital 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/saxophone-studio-recital-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:20230402T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164127Z UID:10000653-1680449400-1680454800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Sierra Sims-Smith\, violin • Graduate Recital 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/sierra-sims-smith-violin-graduate-recital/ 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:20230402T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164127Z UID:10000652-1680435000-1680440400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Kristen Daniel\, oboe and English horn • Graduate Recital 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/kristen-daniel-oboe-and-english-horn-graduate-recital/ 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:20230401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164126Z UID:10000651-1680377400-1680382800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Isabelle Harsch\, composer • Graduate Recital 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/isabelle-harsch-composer-graduate-recital/ 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:20230330T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164031Z UID:10000631-1680204600-1680210000@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Jimmy Jackson-Cabaniss\, trumpet • Undergraduate Recital 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/jimmy-jackson-cabaniss-trumpet-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20230330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164027Z UID:10000628-1680197400-1680202800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Oboe Studio Recital 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/oboe-studio-recital-2/ 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:20230329T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164027Z UID:10000627-1680118200-1680123600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Present~Continuous New Music Ensemble DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\nSamantha Levreault\, flute\nCharles Dean Norris\, flute\nDaniel García Sierra\, clarinet\nAngelita Berdiales\, piano\nJessica Leong\, piano\nAJ Lyon\, organ and keyboard\nDavid Phillips\, viola\nJack Yagerline\, percussion\nAlejandro Rutty\, conducting\nCharles Dean Norris\, conducting \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/presentcontinuous-new-music-ensemble/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:College of Visual and Performing Arts,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vpa.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NMGSO-vector-logo-draft-blue-gold-An79RX.tmp_.png 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:20230328T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164027Z UID:10000626-1680024600-1680030000@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Graduate Woodwind Quintet 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/graduate-woodwind-quintet/ 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:20230327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164027Z UID:10000625-1679945400-1679950800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Organ Studio Recital 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/organ-studio-recital/ 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:20230326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164027Z UID:10000624-1679851800-1679857200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Patricia Garcia Gil\, fortepiano • Graduate Recital 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/patricia-garcia-gil-fortepiano-graduate-recital-2/ 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:20230324T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164026Z UID:10000621-1679679000-1679684400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Coro di Belle Voce • “Eastern Visions: A Choral Journey” DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\nBrittany Kaehler\, conductor\nNancy Davis\, piano \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\nThe mission of the UNCG Choirs is dedicated to the teaching\, performance\, study and cultivation of choral music of the highest quality representing not just the western choral canon but also choral music of other cultures by a diverse body of historical and new composers. We believe that the UNCG Choirs are a serious and distinctive medium of musical expression\, of vital service and importance to its members and to UNCG. Through ensemble performance\, we strive to create an environment of trust\, communication\, and expressive freedom\, to present outstanding performances throughout the year\, and to enhance the institutional sprit and character of UNCG. To music as an art and a profession\, the UNCG Choirs seek to bring increasing artistry\, understanding\, and respect by efforts within our own immediate sphere and by providing leadership and sponsorship to school choral programs and through cooperation with all other agencies pursuing similar musical goals. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/coro-di-belle-voce-eastern-visions-a-choral-journey/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, 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/Choir-Feature-rN6RTO.tmp_.jpg 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:20230323T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164026Z UID:10000620-1679599800-1679605200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:AJ Lyon\, composer • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/aj-lyon-composer-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20230318T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164024Z UID:10000617-1679153400-1679158800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Marya Fancey\, organ • Artist Faculty Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/marya-fancey-organ-artist-faculty-recital/ 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:20230317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164024Z UID:10000616-1679074200-1679079600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Amanda Scholz Edwards\, soprano • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/amanda-scholz-edwards-soprano-graduate-recital/ 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:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164024Z UID:10000615-1678995000-1679000400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Student Composers Concert II DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/student-composers-concert-ii-2/ 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:20230315T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164024Z UID:10000614-1678901400-1678906800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Xin Gao\, saxophone • Guest Artist and Alumni Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nDr. Xin Gao serves as Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Music Theory at Truman State University. Prior to this\, he served on faculties of East Tennessee State University\, the Music Academy of North Carolina\, Furman University\, Georgia State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) Summer Music Camp. He also taught at UNCG and University of Tennessee at Knoxville during his graduate work at those schools. At UNCG\, he also filled the duties of Associate Professor Steve Stusek while Stusek was on sabbatical. \nGao has enjoyed a successful career as a chamber musician and soloist\, and his accomplishments include national and international recognition at major world competitions\, including first place at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Young Artist Woodwind Competition in 2011\, finalist at the International Saxophone Symposium and Competition (ISSAC) in 2014\, and twice semi-finalist at the International Jean-Marie Londeix Saxophone Competition in 2008 and 2014. With the chamber group QuadrAtomic Saxophone quartet\, he reached the finals of both the Fischoff and Coleman competitions\, and the group was awarded the Coleman-Saunderson Prize. In 2016\, he served as judge at MTNA Tennessee State Young Artist Woodwind and Chamber Music Competition. \nHe has performed as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals across the U.S. as well as Asia. In 2013\, he toured China as a performer and also gave performances and master classes at universities throughout the southeastern U.S. He has performed concertos with the UNCG orchestra\, the UTK orchestra\, and the Duquesne orchestra in the U.S. and the Sichuan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra in China. He was invited to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for a residency and performance of Claude T. Smith’s saxophone concerto with the UIC Wind Ensemble in 2014. He also frequently performs lecture recitals at national and international conferences\, such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) and the Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium. \nAs a chamber musician\, his experiences with the Sirocco Reed Quintet\, New Century Saxophone Quartet\, QuadATOMIC Saxophone Quartet\, and Road of Creativity (ROC) ensemble have all played major roles in forming his musical identity. Quintet Sirocco performs in a variety of locations around North and South Carolina and was a featured ensemble for the SAVVY Musician in Action Chamber Competition\, Classical Revolution Greensboro\, and the MANC Summer Artist Series. In 2014\, Gao toured with the New Century Saxophone Quartet across nine states in the U.S. Midwest\, giving performances and outreach clinics. The ROC ensemble\, a collaboration among professional musicians and faculty from four universities\, seeks to reinvent concert saxophone and classical chamber music to include elements of jazz\, hip-hop\, and indigenous music. The ROC ensemble appeared at the University of Georgia on April 17\, 2014 for a featured performance and presentation session as part of the university’s interdisciplinary entrepreneurship week. The group has also been invited to present keynote addresses at major corporations such as Corning\, Inc. \nFurthermore\, Gao is passionate about new music and has commissioned new pieces from world-renowned composers such as Sherwood Shaffer and Leilei Tian\, and he has collaborated directly with young composers such as Wei Dai in his efforts to bring Chinese music to a wider audience. His research involves creating the first annotated bibliography dedicated to Chinese saxophone music. \nGao received his DMA from the University of North Carolina\, where he studied with Steve Stusek. He also completed a year of graduate study under the guidance of Connie Frigo at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. His BM and MM in saxophone performance are from Duquesne University\, where he studied with James Houlik. Gao hails from Chengdu City\, People’s Republic of China\, where he began his musical studies on clarinet at the age of eight\, studying with Professor Zhenglong Xiang at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. In 1997\, at the age of 13\, Gao enrolled in the pre-college program at the Sichuan Conservatory and decided to change his major to classical saxophone performance\, a major created by Yusheng Li\, who was also new to the Conservatory that year. \n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/xin-gao-saxophone-guest-artist-and-alumni-recital/ 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:20230227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163928Z UID:10000580-1677526200-1677531600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Yi-heng Yang\, fortepiano • Guest Artist Recital DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/yi-heng-yang-fortepiano-guest-artist-recital/ 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:20230226T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163928Z UID:10000579-1677425400-1677430800@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Tyler Rae Durkee\, organ • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/tyler-rae-durkee-organ-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20230125T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163836Z UID:10000560-1674675000-1674680400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Erin Higgins\, viola • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/erin-higgins-viola-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20230120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163836Z UID:10000558-1674235800-1674241200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Mengfei Xu\, piano • Alumni Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Dalian\, China\, Mengfei Xu was admitted to the pre-college program at Shenyang Conservatory of Music at age twelve. Xu earned performance degrees from Xinghai Conservatory of Music\, Ithaca College\, and UNC Greensboro. Currently\, Xu is completing her graduate studies at Yale Institute of Sacred Music. Her primary teachers include Andrew Willis (piano and historical keyboards)\, Charis Dimaras (piano)\, James O’Donnell (organ)\, Carole Terry (organ)\, Craig Cramer (organ)\, André Lash (organ)\, Marya Fancey (organ)\, and Jean Radice (organ and harpsichord). Her doctoral dissertation entitled “Organ Influences on Selected French Piano Works from the 1880s to the 1920s (2021)” is available on ProQuest. As a performer\, Xu holds a particular interest in compositions written by female and underappreciated composers. As a soloist\, Xu performed piano concertos with Shenzhen Philharmonic Orchestra\, Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra\, and UNCG Symphony Orchestra. As an organist\, Xu performed in Greater Greensboro Chapter of American Guild of Organists (AGO) organ recital in 2016. She was awarded numerous scholarships from multiple organizations\, including 2016 Richard VanSciver Church Music Scholarship by Metropolitan Music Ministries\, 2017 Montréal Organ Festival Young Organist Scholarship by Royal Canadian College of Organists\, 2018 AGO National Convention Young Organist Scholarship\, and 2022 Charles Ives Prize for outstanding organ student by Yale School of Music. As an active chamber musician\, Xu has been working with instrumentalists and vocalists for two decades. She has served as staff pianist for Bennett College Choir and voice studios from 2017 to 2020\, multiple voice competitions and auditions\, and was recognized with outstanding vocal accompanist awards. \n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/mengfei-xu-piano-alumni-recital/ 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:20230113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163823Z UID:10000554-1673631000-1673636400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Rachael Keplin\, viola • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/rachael-keplin-viola-graduate-recital/ 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:20221202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163627Z UID:10000550-1670002200-1670007600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Nicholas Lewis\, trombone • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/nicholas-lewis-trombone-graduate-recital/ 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:20221201T204500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T213000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163626Z UID:10000516-1669927500-1669930200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Detra Davis\, composer • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/detra-davis-composer-graduate-recital/ 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:20221201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163625Z UID:10000515-1669915800-1669921200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Triston Broadway\, composer • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/triston-broadway-composer-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20221129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163518Z UID:10000514-1669750200-1669755600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Old-Time Ensemble DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\nChristen Blanton\, director \nfeaturing\nAI! Fiddlesticks\nThe Carolina Coffee Beans\nClay and the Alibi’s\nMaroon 4\nRockdove String Band\nThe Tree Muggers \n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe UNCG Old Time Ensemble performs American folk music\, focusing on the string band traditions of the North Carolina Piedmont and Southern Appalachia. The Old Time Ensemble’s mission is to give students an opportunity to learn songs and tunes that have been part of North Carolina’s culture for generations. \nMembers of the Old Time Ensemble include students and faculty members spanning a broad range of musical backgrounds\, although for many students\, this is their first experience playing folk music. Old Time Ensemble is based on the idea that oral traditions should be part of every musician’s education\, so the group learns all its music by ear\, through careful listening and repetition\, the way traditional American music has been learned for centuries. \n\n \n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/old-time-ensemble/ 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:20221129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163518Z UID:10000513-1669743000-1669748400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Joseph Fala\, organ • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/joseph-fala-organ-graduate-recital/ 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:20221121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163518Z UID:10000512-1669051800-1669057200@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Sean Malcolm\, double bass • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/sean-malcolm-double-bass-undergraduate-recital/ 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:20221119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163518Z UID:10000511-1668886200-1668891600@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Jonathan Simmons\, cello • Graduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/jonathan-simmons-cello-graduate-recital/ LOCATION:Organ Hall\, 100 McIver St\, Greensboro\, 27412\, United States CATEGORIES:School of Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260529T235718 CREATED:20240130T163517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163517Z UID:10000509-1668879000-1668884400@vpa.uncg.edu SUMMARY:Claire Haneberg\, viola • Undergraduate Recital DESCRIPTION:RESERVE TICKETSDOWNLOAD PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Note\nTickets are required to attend any concert or recital in person. Patrons must sit in their assigned seat. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are strongly encouraged\, but not required\, while inside the performance hall. URL:https://vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/claire-haneberg-viola-undergraduate-recital/ 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 END:VCALENDAR