Page D4-Thursday, September 6, 1979-The Michigan Daily POTTERY CLASSES AT THE INN EIRBOR POTTERS'GUILD Start Sept. 11 18- Week Term $135 COVERS ALL COSTS OPPOR TUNITIES FOR PERFORMER S AND LISTENERS: 'U' hums with classical music * NIGHT CLASSES FOR1N * FLEXIBLE LAB HOURS P 6 FO " GAS KILNS P 6- Register at Guild Studio, 201 Hill St. near Main IFo 4970 I I.- _ _ _ .. Nice place to enjoy friends, spirits and good things. to eat. . By NINA SHISHKOFF Down on State Street, between Pizza Bob's and Pizza Bob's Uptown, there is a painting of Ludwig Van Beethoven. While it's impossible to ascertain his likes or dislikes about the pizza, there's no doubt he would have given the thumb's up on the city's many classical musical offerings. The variety and quality of Ann Ar- bor's classical music scene is so exten- sive it may even be overwhelming. For instance, the University's School of Music alone produces more than four hundred concerts and recitals each year. For willing participants, other areas, such as the school's Musical Society and many non-University groups screen auditions for bands, choirs, and orchestras. Most such tryouts are held sometime in early Sep- tember. FOR THOSE interested in perfor- ming in. a band, the School of Music sponsirs six such groups: the symphony band, the concert and Varsity bands, the Jazz Band, the Wind Ensemble, and the Marching Band. Each of them caters to a specific brand of music. People who are more voice-oriented also have several groups to choose from. The largest is the three-hundred member Choral Union, supported by the Musical Society. Traditionally, it presents Handel's oratorio Messiah during the Christmas season. Other ensembles include the Univer- sity Choir, a 15-member group which ocassionally appears with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. For non-music majors, there is the ninety-member Ar- ts Chorale, while the Men's Glee Club and the jazz group aMaizin' Blues are open to all students. MUSICIANS LOOKING for or- chestras instead of bands also have several alternatives. The University Symphony Orchestra and the Philhar- monic are open to all qualified students. They perform four or five repertory concerts each year in addition to par- ticipation in concerts, operas, and choral performances. Other performing groups include the Chamber Orchestra, which specializes in works for smaller ensembles, and the University Campus Orchestra, which is sponsored by the School of Music for non-music majors only. According to Charles Gabrion, assistant professor of music and con- ductor of the Campus Orchestra, most members of his group can't join other orchestras because of the extensive time commitments required. Instead, he said, many prefer his group, which only meets for two hours per week. "It fulfills a musical need. It's a social outlet," he said. THE SCHOOL of Music stages one major operatic work each term, as well as several programs of excerpts. In past years, they have performed works such as Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute. The University Gilbert and Sullivan opus each term, and the Comic Opera Guild, which depends on local talent and is not connected with the Univer- sity, periodically stages operettas in Ann Arbor and elsewhere in the Detroit area. Ona smaller scale, there are several ensembles, such as the Baroque Trio and the Woodwind Quartet, which are composed of Music school faculty members. On slightly different angles, the College Musicum specializes in early or little known music, and the Contemporary Directions Ensemble works mostly with new pieces, in- cluding some written by music school students. For those who prefer to appreciate classical music without actually per- forming it, the Chamber Arts series each year brings to the campus many noteworthy performers. Among this year's guests will be the Juilliard Quar- tet, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, and the Quartetto Italiano. Other series sponsored by the University each year are the Choice Series of dance and opera, the Summer Fare, and The Debut and Encore Series. SOME UNIVERSITY concerts are free, and most others arecinexpensive. Each year a benefit concert is held to raise money for the School of Music's fund and the Musical Society, em- ploying the volunteered talents of muscal greats such as cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and conductor Eugene Ormandy. Aside from some of the more famous acts which appear at Hill Auditorium, most concerts on campus are presented in the Power Center or Rackham Auditorium. Many recitals, which are more frequent and less formal than the' concerts, are held in the recital hall on North Campus. When live performances are notes available on campus, the classical music fan can get the next best thing from the radio. The University station, WUOM 91.7 FM; specializes in classical music and jazz. It also plays:recordings of many of the concerts given on cam- pus. The station also, carries infor- mation on concerts in the area. The University Record can help. students keep track of entertainment events. The weekly publication, found in almost every University building, lists classical music performances on its calendar of events. Music at Michigan, which can also help you in keeping abreast of the classical music on campus, can be found around the music school or delivered by subscrip tion. Also, a music hotline-763- 4726-gives callers a recorded list of music school events. RESTAURANT 300 S. Thayer Across from Hill Auditorium A 2 flicks: LiPARTHENON GYROS 21~~ ~ auraiit M FE GREEK FOOD ROME COOKED * GYROS & SHISH-KA-BOB SANDWICHES "*GREEK SALADS 21 " MOUSAKA PASTITSIO DOLMADES 0 BAK LAVA 21 oSPINACH PIE GYROS PLATE ".YOGURT 8 p 0*COMBINATION PLATE 0 RICE PUDDING [ OPEN MON.-SAT. 11:00 AM TI L 12 MIDNIGHT 0 Complete Carry-out Servce SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 12:00 AM - 12 MIDNIGHT I 21 226 S. 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