The music department is presenting four concerts in late April and early May. All the events are free and open to the public.
The schedule is as follows:
- April 27, 7:30 p.m. The University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Hopkins, assistant professor of music, will present "A Night in Russia," music of Tchaikovsky and Glazunov. Southwick Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
- April 28, 7:30 p.m. The University Concert Band, conducted by affiliate artist Alan Parshley, will present "Classic American," a concert of music by some of the most influential composers of twentieth century in the United States. Southwick Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
- May 1, 8 p.m. Bobby Previte, a magnificent jazz drummer and prominent figure in the early 80s downtown scene in New York City, will offer artful and electrifying beats with his band Bump. The show is part of a partnership between the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the music department's jazz studies program. Previte will give a free, pre-performance lecture May 1 at 4 p.m. UVM affiliates may obtain two-for-one ticket vouchers for Bobby Previte and Bump. Vouchers must be redeemed for tickets ($16 adults, $12 students) by 5 p.m. on the day of the show. Southwick Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
- May 3, 7:30 p.m. "From Broadway to Lincoln Center," staged performance of music from operas and musical theater by Mozart, Sondheim, Handel and Jerome Kern and more. Southwick Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
- May 9, 3:00 p.m. Four compositions by Michael Hopkins will be performed by Hopkins on the double bass with members of the Vermont Chamber Group: Sandor Shapiro, violin; Carolyn Lukancic, viola; Peter Brown, cello; and Robert Rachlin, piano. Southwick Recital Hall, Redstone Campus.
Information: 656-3040 or music@uvm.edu
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