Mark you calendar for April 6th as Friends of Music presents SoundScapes: An Evening of Artistry featuring solo and small ensembles from the UCA Department of Music. This unique and FREE concert will be at 7:30 pm in Reynolds Performance Hall and will feature fast paced performances from top students and faculty. Show-stopping performances will include the following:
Dr. Neil Rutman (Steinway piano artist)
UCA Opera Theater (featuring Jorge Martinez) directed by Dr. Robert Holden & Louis Menendez
Natural Slides Trombones directed by Dr. Justin Cook
UCA Percussion Ensemble directed by Dr. Blake Tyson
Dr. Jackie Lamar (saxophone) & Dr. Gail Robertson (euphonium) with Dr. Kazuo Murakami (piano)
Christine Donahue (vocals) with the UCA Jazz Combo
Smokey Emerson (guitar)
UCA String Quartet directed by Dr. Linda Hsu, Dr. Stephen Feldman, & Maestro Israel Getzov
UCA Saxophone Quartet directed by Dr. Jackie Lamar
Lauren Lacy (clarinet) & Scott Strickland (percussion)
and the UCA Brass Choir
A few surprise guests, including UCA President Houston Davis, will be on hand to celebrate what is sure to become an annual tradition. Again, this concert is free and will be a terrific night of musical artistry and entertainment. Let’s honor UCA and the Department of Music by filling the seats in Reynolds and establishing a new spring entertainment tradition.
There will be a Friends of Music pre-reception at 6:30 pm for members and guests. If you’re not already a member, consider supporting the music department through this wonderful organization of arts and music lovers. Friends of Music membership gives you some wonderful perks and access to special events such as the April 6th reception. Monthly contributions are available, and less than $9 a month can go a long way in supporting the Department of Music. More information is available here, and don’t forget to check out our Friends of Music Donor Spotlight on Dr. Kay Kraeft.