{"id":30139,"date":"2016-11-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/news\/tarleton-wind-ensemble-presents-transitions-2-highlighting-notable-alumni\/"},"modified":"2022-05-10T08:23:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T14:23:29","slug":"tarleton-wind-ensemble-presents-transitions-2-highlighting-notable-alumni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/tarleton-wind-ensemble-presents-transitions-2-highlighting-notable-alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarleton Wind Ensemble presents ‘Transitions 2’ highlighting notable alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tarleton Wind Ensemble Presents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, November 14, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas\u2014The Tarleton State University Wind Ensemble presents its final concert of the fall 2016 semester at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the second of two concerts previewing the university\u2019s 2017 Centennial Celebration as a member of The Texas A&M University System, this concert will honor Tarleton past and Tarleton present from one of its most valuable assets\u2014its alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beginning of the concert features Paul Hindemith\u2019s monumental work from 1951, Symphony in Bb<\/em>. Director of bands and conductor of the wind ensemble Dr. Anthony Pursell said, \u201cThe Hindemith Symphony is one of the cornerstone works for the wind band. It is one of the most difficult works both technically and intellectually for the student musicians and audience alike. When given the option between this work and another, the students voted for the ultimate challenge, and I am very pleased with their progress and their sense of urgency in preparing such a classic work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To honor Tarleton present, the wind ensemble will perform a highly energetic new work by Ola Gjeilo titled Meridian<\/em>. This work features music major Cade Schmutz on piano and is a fusion of several styles and influences from the jazz music of Keith Jarrett and Jan Gararek and the symphonic music of Dmitri Shostakovich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this contemporary work, Tarleton visiting assistant professor of percussion Dr. Benjamin Charles and duo partner Kathryn Burns will be featured in Keiko Abe\u2019s Prism Rhapsody II for Two Marimbas<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interwoven in the concert are several notable alumni who will tie in Tarleton\u2019s history and their personal testimonial on how the university helped transition their lives. As an extra special treat, one of Tarleton\u2019s most recognized icons will be making a special guest appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General admission tickets are $5 or free with a valid Tarleton ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tau Beta Sigma, a national band sorority developed to provide service to university band programs, will host a post-concert reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a complete scheduled of upcoming events presented by Tarleton\u2019s Department of Fine Arts, visit www.tarleton.edu\/finearts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton, a member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience marked by academic innovation and exemplary service, and dedicated to transforming students into tomorrow\u2019s professional leaders. With campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online, Tarleton engages with its communities to provide real-world learning experiences and to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact: Lori LaRue \u2013 Fine Arts Center Operations Manager
254-968-9639
larue@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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