A Tribute to Charlie Parker

Will Campbell, saxophone

 

September 23  8:00pm


 

Faculty and Friends

Concert Series

Performed in the Anne Belk Theatre except where noted


The Department of Music proudly presents a series of concerts featuring UNC Charlotte’s outstanding faculty along with their colleagues and students. These performances offer a diversity of music and an intimacy of experience unmatched by any in our community. Discover new treasures, revisit timeless classics, and share in the experience of great music!

 

Tickets: $6 Students / $7 Faculty, Staff & Seniors / $9 General Public
 


A Tribute to Charlie Parker
Will Campbell, saxophone
September 23 at 8:00 p.m.

 
The Faculty & Friends series opens with a tribute to jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker.  Selections will include signature pieces such as Parker’s Mood and Anthropology as well as Just Friends performed, as it was recorded, with a string chamber ensemble.
 

 

Inaugural Recital of the Anne R. Belk

Distinguished Professor of Music
David Russell, violin
October 6 at 8:00 p.m.

 
After serving on the faculty of the famed Cleveland Institute of Music for 24 years, David Russell comes to UNC Charlotte as Distinguished Professor of Music. Join us in celebrating this important artistic milestone at Professor Russell’s inaugural recital, which will include music by Stravinsky, Gershwin, and Schubert.
 
Chamber Music Masterworks
David Russell, violin; Chauncey Patterson, viola; Mira Frisch, cello; Dylan Savage, piano
January 22 at 8:00 p.m.

 
UNC Charlotte faculty members and guest artists present an evening of music for strings and piano featuring two pinnacles of the chamber music canon, Schubert’s C Major String Quintet and Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor.
 

Voce di Tenore
Brian Arreola, tenor

February 16 at 8:00 p.m.
 
UNC Charlotte welcomes Brian Arreola to the Department of Music faculty and invites you to a special concert celebrating the tenor voice. A moving evening of art songs and operatic arias in English, French, and Italian awaits.

Duo Savage
Dylan Savage, piano; Susan Savage, oboe
March 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Rowe Recital Hall
 
Duo Savage is the dynamic musical partnership of husband and wife Dylan and Susan Savage. Internationally acclaimed recording artists Duo Savage will close our series with a delightful performance of chamber music for oboe and piano.

 

 

 

Student Ensembles


The Department of Music will also present nearly 30 student ensemble performances during the 2009-2010 season. These concerts feature UNC Charlotte's choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles, orchestras, and chamber ensembles. Truly something for everyone!

 

Tickets: $4 Students & Seniors / $6 Faculty, Staff & General Public

 

 

Mon, Oct 5, 8pm

Symphonic Wind Ensemble


Thur, Oct 8, 8pm

Jazz Ensembles


Fri, Nov 6, 8pm

University Chorale


Sun, Nov 22, 2pm

Opera Workshop


Mon, Nov 23, 8pm

Woodwind and Brass Chamber Ensembles


Tue, Nov 24, 8pm

Jazz Combos


Mon, Nov 30, 8pm

Percussion Ensembles


Tue, Dec 1, 8pm

Jazz Ensemble


Wed, Dec 2, 8pm

String Ensembles and Chamber Orchestra


Thur, Dec 3, 8pm

Mallard Creek Chorale & The Charlotteans


Fri, Dec 4, 8pm

University Chorale


Sun, Dec 6, 2pm

Guitar Ensemble


Mon, Dec 7, 8pm

Symphony Orchestra


Tue, Dec 8, 8pm

Concert Band


Wed, Dec 9, 8pm

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

 

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