t -- Tne Micnigan Daily -- Weonesday, March 28, 2001 ARTS Stars will shine in concert By Rosemary Metz Daily Arts Writer A star-studded evening awaits the audience for the dual appearances of the Chamber Music Society of University and campus bands show off. talents by By Melissa Gollob Daily Arts Writer Every Wednesday night, musicians from all over the University come together to make music. Students whose majors range from nuclear engineering to English gather at Revel li Hall to participate in University one of two & Campus bands, set aside band by the School of Music, for non- Hill auditorium m si ma rs music majors Sunday at 4 p.m. who desire to actively play in an organized band. Each band rehearses for only two hours playing f each week to prepare for their final exam, a concert at Hill Auditorium. For most students it is a way to take time off their stressful schedule and have fun. "Taking two hours a week off from science to play music keeps me sane," said LSA sophomore and flute player Kate Braunstein. Campus Band will perform first and includes musicians of all levels. This band is open to all and no audi- tion is required, especially for those too shy or too busy. Two conductors take time out of their busy schedules to rehearse with these two bands. When Damon Talley is not giving out titles of inspirational books, he studies music under Professor Reynolds at the School of Music. His counterpart is David Papenhagen, who is new to conduct- ing these particular bands. University un, fanciful classics g m Q ..".:i: . Chamber Music Society Mendelssohn Tonight at 8 Lincoln Center and American soprano Heidi Grant Murphy tonight at 8 p.m. in Mendelssohn Theatre. With strong American roots, both the Chambex Music Society and Murphy are in ter r.a t i on a' celebritis. This globalnrsnc Band saxophonist and LSA Sophomore Justin Moses said, "I see it as an honor to play under these directors." The first song, "Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo," presents three move- ments in an adaptation of "Little Suite for Brass, Op.80." This arrangement, composed by Malcolm Arnold, creates three diverse moods. "Prelude" begins the piece with a stately melody and an introduction that brings attention to it immediate- ly. Moving on to "Siciliano," this movement has a lullaby feel which contrasts the first nicely. The last of the movements, "Rondo," brings the first two together for a fast and ener- getic conclusion. The featured piece from Campus Band is "Second Suite in F," by Gustav Holst. These four movements include a classic British march,'a love song, a blacksmith tribute and a fanciful finale. The love song, "I'll love my love," features a clarinet solo accompanied by the entire flute sec- tion. The blacksmith song highlights the brass and percussion sections. After intermission the University Band takes the stage for their perfor- mance. They will perform a wide variety of selections that showcase both their individual and collective talent. Their program features "Overture to Candide," which is a compilation of selections from Leonard Bernstein's operatic inter- pretation of the Voltaire novel. The finale of the concert is the most intri-6 cate piece performed. "Finale from, Kalinnikov's Symphony No. I in.G minor," by Kalinnikov finishes the afternoon with its Russian melodies., tive is reflected in the selections for tonight's con- cert. The sensual and voluptuous work of Heitor Villa-Lobos titled "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 for Soprano and Violoncellos," will be performed by Murphy. She will be accompanied by Fred Sherry, a ccl- e list with CMSLC, and cello students from the University School of Music. Her lilting soprano range, coupled with her impeccable vocal technique, is winning complements to her warm and engaging musical style. Murphy's repertoire is expan- sive, exciting and celebratory. In 1995, she commissioned a oody of works based on Santa Clara Indian sengs and chants. Mark Neikrug published these songs under the title "PueblQ Children's Songs." She also peremiered the works in her New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall. I; addition, she has sung numer- ous roles at the Metropolitan Opera, including Pamina in "Die Zaubcrflotc " Sophie :n "De, Rosenkavalier," and Susanna in "LV Nozze di Figaro." Of the latter per- forma ne e, The New Ye rk T7.ncs described ner as a "vocally exquisite und,'endearing Susarna, she i; a liv"- I 1 musician and a perky actrtss;. Last :spring, she performed the "Angel in St. Francis of A sisi," by Messiaen, under the direction of Robert Spano, with the Brookvn P~hi armom Per latost reeo di ne. Members of the Chamber Music Society show off their repertoire tonight. is "Twilight and Innocence," with her husband Kevin Murphy. This is the fourth visit to the cam- pus for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Chamber Music Society sprung from an urge to include chamber music in the then-new Lincoln Center in New York City in 1965. Alice Tully pro- vided the patronage and leadership for this effort. On September 1 1, 1969, Alice Tully Hall opened with the premiere concert of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The Society is committed to the highest standards of ensemble work, to diversity in its repertoire, and development of young audiences as well as young artists. David Shifrin, a clarinetist, is the Society's current Artistic Director. During this sea- son, the Society will present over 100 performances. With a core of twenty resident artists, the Society is joined during the course of the concert year by over 50 guest artists. The chamber orchestra's works have included a performance of the silent film, "Der Golem" with a new score by Betty Olivero. Some artists who have appeared with the Society include Joshua Bell, violinist, Andre Watts, pianist, and Jerry Hadley, tenor. In addition to the "Brachi anas Brasileiras," another work by Villa- Lobos will be featured on the pro- gram. Opening the program is the "Suite for Soprano and Violin," writ- ten by Villa-Lobos in 1923. Other works wvill include the "Sonata for Flute, Violin and Harp" by Debussy and Tavener's "To a Child Dancing in the Wind." Stellar Brass Band of Battle Creek visits Hill By Jim Schiff Daily Fine/Performing Arts Editor There's more to Battle Creek than just Kellogg's Cereal. Composed of some of the finest musicians from the United States and England, the Brass Band of Battle Creek is a famous name in the western Michigan town, as well as the rest of the world. Known for their huge repertoire of marches, classical transcriptions and big band favorites, the Band will perform an exciting program on Friday night, hosted by popular radio host Paul W Smith. Brass Band Founded by Dr. James Gray of Battle and his brother Dr. William Gray Creek in 1989, the Brass Band of Battle Creek has attracted play- Hill Auditoriumi ers from groups such as the Friay at 8 Boston Symphony Orchestra, the U.S. Army and Marine bands. and orchestras from Broadway shows. The band per- forms in the "British tradition," which uses different instrumen- tation than standard American brass bands. The British brass bands, for example, use tenor horns instead of French horns, and incorporate two kinds of tubas, baritones. euphoniums and a sopra- no horn. James GIray, the current organizer and founder of the group, said that "this standard of instrumentation has been around since 1880, with 28-29 members and percussion. The late-19th and early-20th centuries were the hey- day of brass bands in the United States and Europe, when every town of at least a few hundred people had its own hometown band. The bands welcomed people Co.urtesy Of UMS The Brass Band of Battle Creek gets ready to blow Ann Arbor away with their sweet sounds. of all occupations, including miners, farmers, factory workers, newsboys, and cowboys. With improved technology came the possibility for an all-brass band, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek hopes to preserve the art form that was typical of the time. American John Philip Sousa also gave an enormous and lasting contribution to the period's band music. "Every town had a brass band beforehand-you'd have to compare Sousa then to what the Beatles were," said Gray. "People don't understand how huge of an influence he had on American music " Under the baton of conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, the band has gained considerable recog- nition, even though they perform only t wo or three times a year. In its home base in Battle Creek, the "Expert-In-Residence" program of the Kellogg foun- dation allows them to attract highly-skilled musicians, most of whom are professional musicians and univer- sity professors. While brass bands use reduced instrumentation ip comparison to wind ensembles or full orchestras, their repertoire is quite large and constantly expanding. Friday's program includes nine pieces, some traditiop-I al brass band favorites, and others transcribed from popular orchestral pieces. The show's highlights include "Festive Overture," by Shostakovich and arranged by Kitson, and Prima's "Sing, Sing, Sing'; arranged by Freeh. "Sing, Sing, Sing." will also be. performed with outstanding students from metro-. Detroit high schools. In the future, Gray hopes the band will perform more often, and spread the exciting, captivating sound, of a traditional British brass band. "To perform a con- cert well and to see the audience walk out feeling, uplifted, and to see that they've enjoyed themselves, is a big thrill," said Gray. Godhead shines through 'human' error By Sonya Sutherland Wadly Arts Writer E4- w AA I IN NEW YORK THIS SUMMER, study at Columbia with our world-class faculty in the most exciting city in the world! REQUEST A BULLETIN cesp-Info5@columbia.edu __ Summer Employment Glacier National Park. Montana The Resort at Glacier St. Mary Lodge ke a part of the team! l or more information call: 1-800-368-3689 Apply Online ( www.glacierparkjobs.com Looking among Godhead & Disturbed Harpos Tomorrow at 7:00 p m the many heavier sounding groups that have arrived on the new mil- lennium rock scene, it may seem that boy bands are not simply limited to pop. Black clothes and makeup have spread into this century like mullets and parachute pants of yesteryear. But from our country's capital Godhead has pushed through the darker imagery and into the metal scene. After four years, four CDs, and tours with gothic rock leg- ends like Christian death as well as the Genitortures, Godhead was signed to Marilyn Manson's newly formed label Posthuman Records. Endorsed but not created by Manson, Godhead has maintained its unique and heavy sound. A four piece, band whose lead singer's training lies in opera, Godhead stands on its own besides Manson. Of the choice to join U U . ,. rya , o , . . : - _. a . , ., t . - ..b Classes at Eastern Michigan University Airff the opportunity to earn college credits while still having time to enjoy the summer. Sand and all. - . Do you suffer frohast am? . ^ .. . . . f. Subjects are needed to participate in a clinical research study to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational drug for asthma. 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