Ensembles take the stage at SUU this spring
By Ashley H Pollock
The department of music at SUU is gearing up for its ensembles concerts this semester, beginning with the woodwind and brass ensembles April 2 followed by the string and piano ensembles April 9 and concluding with the jazz ensemble April 10. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Thorley Recital Hall of the music building on SUU’s campus. These concerts are free and open to the public.
“With the small group of students in this ensemble setting, it gives both faculty members and students a great opportunity to work closely and discuss the details of chamber music studies,” said Dr. Xun Sun, associate professor of music at SUU. “The string ensemble will play masterpieces from composers such as Dvorak, Vaughan Williams, and Shostakovich.”
Students who participate in the ensembles work throughout the semester on the musical pieces they will perform at these final recitals. This prepares them for future work with small groups of musicians and teaches them technique.
“The spring recital features works for piano duo (two pianos) and piano duet (two players, one piano). However, the piano ensemble rehearsed all works as a group, just like an orchestra, and everyone became familiar with the repertoire,” said Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel, assistant professor of music. “This is a unique and exciting process for us pianists who usually play by ourselves.”
“The jazz ensemble is preparing to play some very exciting music from a wide variety of styles,” said Dr. Adam Lambert, director of bands at SUU. “I’m excited for the community to hear what these jazz students are doing.”
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