The Michigan Daily-Thursday, September 4, 1980-Page 5-E
The University Musical
Society offers classical
respite for rock-weary
By DOUG FELTNER
The Chorale Union, sponsored by the
with other ethnic music being pursued
The high-energy rock of Ted Nugent University Musical Society, is the by the individual music study groups.
and the buzzing whine of the Bee Gees largest choral group on campus, con- For those who prefer simply hearing
are a familiar echo in many dormitory sisting of ovr 300 members. They classical music, the University Musical
halls. For those who seek an alternative traditionally present Handel's Society invites many gifted
o rock and disco, Ann Arbor offers an "Messiah" during the Christmas professional performers to campus
extensive variety of high quality season, and are involved-in the annual each year. Series are presented at Hill
classical music for both the performer May Festival. Students, faculty, and Auditorium, Rackham Auditorium
and the listener. townspeople may audition in early Sep- and the Power Center. The 1980-81
The University's School of Music tember. season will include performances by
provides both music and non-music Other vocal ensembles include the the Soviet cellist Mstislav
students with the opportunity to per- University Choir, primarily made up of Rostropovich, the Toronto Symphony
form in one of several orchestras, music students, the Men's Glee Club Orchestra, and the Finnish basso Mar-
choirs, and smaller instrumental and and the jazz group 'Amaizin' Blues. tti Talvela. Single concert tickets will
vocal ensembles. The University, Sym- Both are open to all students. be available after Labor Day. The
phony Orchestra, directed by Music Operas are also staged on campus. Musical Society also sponsors dance
Prof. Gustav Meier, and the University The School of Music sponsors three and operetic performances.
hilharmonia, directed by Assistant major works each year, and excerpts For those moments between live per-
rof. of Music Stephen Osmond, are from other operas. In addition, the formances, the classical music buff
open to all talented musicians. They University's Gilbert and Sullivan can choose from several area radio
perform about four concerts each year, Society presents one Gilbert and stations. The University station,
and also participate in operas and Sullivan work each term. WUOM-WVGR, at 91.7 FM, broadcasts
choral performances. Many other unconventional ensem- primarily classical music throughout
Many non-music majors, however, bles offer opportunitis-for students. The the day and night, and presents many
find the Campus Orchestra more to Collegium Musicum, an instrumental recordings of local concerts. Free mon-
their liking. Charles Gabrion, an and vocal ensemble, specializes in thly programming guides are available
assistant professor of music who con- music before Bach. "Ars Musica" from the station. THE BOSTOM SYMPHONY Orchestra
ducts the orchestra, explained many presents music of the 18th century, and ThetUniversity Record lists infor- concert halls for classical musicians.
tudets are unable to participate in the the Contemporary Directions Ensem- mation on local concerts. The
ther ensembles because of the exten- bla, composed primarily of music publication appears weekly and can be formation on campus musical events. It
sive time commitment required, and students, works with 20th century found in almost every University can be found around the music school or
because rehearsal times 'often conflict music, including works by music school building early in the week. Another delivered free by subscription. In ad-
with classes. The orchestra presents students. Javanese music is performed publication, Music at Michigan, put out , dition, a music hotline-763-4726-lists
only one concert per term, and prac- annually by the Gameslan ensemble, by the School of Music, also contains in- information on music school events.
tices only two hours per week during
the evening. He said the orchestra of- ^ ^^^^
fers studentsand faculty a placeto per-
form and allows them to maintain basic 2
music skills. A AHN N(YR SI
In addition, the School of Music also 21PARTHENON GYROSn
sponsors six bands: the SymphonyCJ1
and, the Concert Band, the Campus1r
Band (formerly the Varsity Band), the
Jazz Band, the Wind Ensemble, and the 21 -t _ .
Marching Band. Auditions for bands,:21r1a.1
orchestras, and other ensembles are 'FGOM E m
conducted in the fall and throughout the WIU[UEl
vi. Students should ornsult the in- GYROS & SHISH-KA-BOB SANDWICHES HGREEKESALADS
School of Music for more information. MOUSAKA PASTITSIO DOLMADES *BAKLAVA re
For those who enjoy singing, the 21 * SPINACH PIE GYROS PLATE " YOGURT [a
University has several groups to choose U * COMBINATION PLATE " RICE PUDDING
rom. The 90-member Arts Chorale, OPEN MON.-SAT. 11:00 AM T! L 12 MIDNIGHT
eaded by Assistant ,Prof. of Music Complete Carry-out Service
Lawrence Marsh, presents two concer- SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 12:00 AM - 12 MIDNIGHT
ts each year and several other musical Pj 226 S. Main at Liberty Ann Arbor PHONE: 994-1012
events. Auditions are held throughout
the year if positions need to be filled. t m m o m m
performs to a full house at Hill Auditorium, one of the state's most prestigious
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