STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Eric Ewazen’s “Palace of Nine Perfections” is the featured selection in Tarleton State University’s Percussion Ensemble concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in the auditorium of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville. Admission is free.
“Palace of Nine Perfections” is based on a 17th-century set of screen printings depicting a Chinese imperial retreat.
The concert will include guest artist Dr. Caleb Pickering from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi performing “Berserker” for solo marimba with percussion quintet, and works from Cuban composer Amadeo Roldan and German-American composer Johanna Beyer.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.