MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY CONCERTS

Special to the American Press

McNeese photo

McNeese State University students performing in the Opera Workshop at 7 p.m. April 18 are, from left, Ashley Traughber, Tyler Brumback, Amy Phillips, Joel Jacob and Elizabeth Barrilleaux.

Phillips

Senior recital April 11 in Tritico Theatre

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free senior recital by Amy Phillips, mezzo-soprano, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in Tritico Theatre.

Phillips, of Livingston, Texas, will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Mahler and Debussy. She will be assisted by Lindsey Bower, soprano, and Dr. Ulysses Loken, on piano.

At McNeese, she has performed in choral solos and composer showcases as well as musical theatre roles. A recipient of a choral service award, she has also been awarded the Juliet Hardtner Endowed Scholarship.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.

McNeeese Choirs present free concert

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present a free concert by the McNeese Choirs at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, in Tritico Theatre. A special guest alumni choir comprised of former McNeese choir members will perform with Chamber Singers.

Concert Chorale will sing “Laetatus sum” by Johann Michael Haydn, “Regina Coeli” by G.P. Palestrina, “Zum Sanctus” from the “Deutsche Messe” by Franz Schubert, “Sit Down Servant” adapted and arranged by Linda Twine, “Rise Up, My Love” by Bradley Ellingboe and “Fascinating Rhythm” from “A Gershwin Portrait” by George Gershwin.

Chamber Singers will perform “Exsultate, justi” by Lodovico Viadana, “I Dream a World” by Connor Koppin with poetry by Langston Hughes, “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” from “Nabucco” by Giuseppe Verdi and “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” arranged by Alice Parker.

A 35-member alumni choir will join the Chamber Singers to perform several selections, including “Music of Living” by Dan Forrest, “Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre and “Ride On, King Jesus” arranged by Moses Hogan. Soloists for “Ride On, King Jesus” will be current students Katie Colby and Jacob Voisin.

Choirs are under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones, director of choral activities. Student pianist Julianne Marler will accompany Concert Chorale and Dr. Ulysses Loken will accompany the Chamber Singers and Alumni Choir.

Band, symphony

concert April 14

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present the McNeese Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in a free spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex.

The concert will include a special guest performance by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Wind Ensemble, which will perform under the direction of McNeese alumnus Jose Ochoa.

The symphonic band, under the direction of Dr. Jay Sconyers, will perform a program titled “American Connections.” Works featured are John Phillip Sousa’s tribute to President Garfield titled “In Memoriam” and his “Fairest of the Fair,” John William’s music from the movie “Lincoln,” which will feature associate professor of music Dave Scott on trumpet, and Andrew Boysen Jr.’s “Fantasy on a Theme of John Phillip Sousa.”

The wind symphony, under the direction of Dr. Jay Jacobs, will perform three works that feature a mythological connection. Works featured are Silvestre Revueltas’s “Sensemayá,” Scott McAllister’s work “Love Songs” and Frank Ticheli’s “Symphony No. 2.”

The concert will also include a performance by the McNeese Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Scott.

Jazz Band to perform

free concert

The McNeese State University Jazz Band will perform in a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Tritico Theatre. The concert is under the direction of Tim McMillen, visiting music lecturer.

The program will include “Sackbut City” by Rayburn Wright, “This Time, Last Year” by Kris Berg, “Afternoon” by Pat Metheny and arranged by Bob Curnow, “Soupbone” by John Clayton, “Blane El Niño” by Dave Zoller, “Second Race” and “Us” by Thad Jones and “Nostalgia in Times Square” by Charles Mingus and arranged by Sy Johnson.

Opera workshop

set for April 18

The McNeese State University W.A. and Dorothy Hanna Department of Performing Arts will present an opera workshop at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in Tritico Theatre in the Shearman Fine Arts Annex.

The opera workshop will feature a number of opera scenes, including Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and “The Magic Flute” and Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride.”

Performers include seniors Amy Phillips, Taylor Trahan, Ashley Traughber and Tyler Brumback, junior Lara Connally and sophomores Elizabeth Barrilleaux and Joel Jacob. Director is Carol Lines and pianist is Ulysses Loken.

The program is free to the public.