Today, we're back in normal operations after the excitement of Friday's ceremonies and celebrations to install Dr. Sheri Everts as Appalachian's seventh Chancellor. (See kudos for details about the HSoM's involvement.) In these last two weeks of classes, there are performances by individual students and ensembles every night of the week and many on the weekend, as well. Additionally, students are working on final projects, including master's thesis defenses, presentations, and preparations for performance juries and final exams.
Events
For complete listings of Spring 2015 performances, including student degree recitals and details about live audio/video stream availability, please see the HSoM Calendar: www.music.appstate.edu/calendar and www.music.appstate.edu/news-events/live-streams
- Wind Ensemble performs Monday, April 20, at 8 pm, in the Schaefer Center.
- Repertory Orchestra performs Tuesday, April 21, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- String Chamber Ensembles perform Wednesday, April 22, at 6 pm, in the Recital Hall.
- Concert Band performs Wednesday, April 22, at 8 pm, in the Recital Hall.
- University Choir and Chamber Singers perform Thursday, April 23, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Collegium Musicum performs Friday, April 24, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- The Choral Reunion Concert occurs Saturday, April 25, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Gospel Choir performs Sunday, April 26, at 6 pm, in Rosen.
- HSoM faculty pianist Bair Shagdaron performs in recital on Sunday, April 26, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Appalachian Chorale performs Tuesday, April 28, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
Looking Ahead
- The Hayes String Ensemble (graduate string students) performs on Wednesday, April 29, at 6 pm, in the Recital Hall.
- Jazz Vocal Ensemble performs Wednesday, April 29, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Cornocopia occurs Thursday, April 30, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Appalachian Symphony Orchestra performs, Friday, May 1, at 8 pm, in Rosen.
- Saturday, May 2, is ASU's Reading Day.
- Monday-Friday, May 4-8, is Finals Week.
- Guest artist and Commencement speaker Barry Green will present a workshop related to his research on "The Inner Game of Music," on Friday, May 8, from 12:30-3 pm, in BMC 214.
- Graduate School Commencement occurs Friday, May 8, at 6 pm, in the Holmes Convocation Center.
- The Hooding Ceremony for recipients of Master of Music Education, Master of Music—Performance, and Master of Music Therapy degrees will occur on Saturday, May 9, at noon, in the BMC Recital Hall.
- The Hayes School of Music Commencement Ceremony for recipients of undergraduate degrees will occur on Saturday, May 9, at 1 pm, in Rosen.
Kudos and Other News and Events
- Thanks and congratulations go out to all HSoM colleagues and students involved in Thursday's Installation Ceremony and accompanying celebrations. Jay Jackson, as chair of the music/logistics subcommittee, deserves special thanks from all of us for his work to ensure that the ceremony had the requisite elegance and style, as well as a significant presence of music. Ensembles—the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra with members of the Repertory Orchestra conducted by Chung Park, the Wind Ensemble conducted by John Ross, and the combined Appalachian Choirs conducted by Steve Hopkins—provided brilliant framing of the formal ceremony, and other small ensembles—faculty jazz combo and Quintessential! at the noon luncheon, and the student string quartet, saxophone quartet, and jazz combo at the afternoon reception—provided ambience that further enhanced the day's festivities. Also crucial to the success of the day was the sound direction of the Holmes Center event by HSoM faculty colleague Scott Wynne and his crew of students from the Music Industry Studies program. Additionally, other conductors from the Hayes School—Linda Larson, Keith McCutchen, Priscilla Porterfield, and Will Selle—assisted their ensembles' members in their participation. The day was a great success, and many, many colleagues from around campus and elsewhere noted the significance of music to the event and the brilliance of our performers. Bravos to all!
- Appalachian's student chapter of the National Association for Music Education has been recognized with a Chapter Growth Award for the 2014 - 2015 academic year. This is the second consecutive that our NAfME chapter has received this honor.
- See the following URL for an interview with HSoM alumnus Corey Nash regarding the Nashville audition scene: www.thatsmygig.com/inside-a-nashville-audition-with-locashs-bass-and-guitar-players/
With best wishes for week fourteen of the spring semester,
-Bill
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William L. Pelto, Ph.D.
Dean, Hayes School of Music
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-3029