UW-Superior Music Department's News and Events

UW-Superior Percussion Camp

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:00 +0000

UW-Superior will offer a summer percussion camp for high school percussionists who wish to improve their musical skills on percussion instruments.

The camp will focus on creating well-rounded percussionists and will teach most of the common percussion instruments (drumset, snare drum, timpani, marimba, etc.). Students will also participate in percussion ensemble and steel drum ensemble.

The weeklong camp will conclude with an evening concert on Friday, June 21. Admission cost for the week long UW-Superior Percussion Camp is $200.Complete and return the application, or contact Dr. Brett Jones (bjones5@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8255) for more information.

Student Recital - Jenni LeGarde, piano; Gretchen Molina, voice

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:16:00 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Webb Recital Hall is located in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, 1805 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Jazz Lunch

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:44:00 +0000

Yellowjacket Union

Noon

Free Admission

The Yellowjacket Union is located at 1605 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

UW-Superior Jazz Ensemble with the Big Time Jazz Orchestra

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:45:00 +0000

Manion Theater, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3

Manion Theater is located in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, 1805 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

UW-Superior Acapella Choir

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:41:00 +0000

Thorpe Langley Auditorium, Old Main

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3

Thorpe Langley Auditorium is located in Old Main, 1710 Weeks Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Student Recital - Jessica Johnson, violin; Sara Broshofske, clarinet

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:14:38 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Student Recital - Gabrielle Anderson, saxophone

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:13:04 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Student Recital - Sam Gray and Arielle Lammar, voice

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:11:32 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Student Piano Recital - Ryan Wood

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:08:59 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

UW-Superior Honors Orchestra

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:06:02 +0000

Thorpe Langley Auditorium, Old Main

7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3

Opera Workshop combines fun and learning

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:53:50 +0000

By Elizabeth Reichert
University Relations student writer

Students in the UW-Superior Music Department's Opera Workshop not only are learning about opera but also are experiencing it. They will perform scenes from classic operettas, operas, and musical theatre such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Old Maid and the Thief" at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at in Thorpe Langley Auditorium in Old Main.

Vocal performance majors Crystal Toner and Arielle Lammar said that Opera Workshop benefits them in many ways, inside and outside the classroom.

"It broadens my horizons for learning different characters, different accents - preparing us for different things we're not used to," Lammar said.

The scenes help Toner prepare for operas later in her career. "I think it really prepares you for next year when you do a full-scale opera," she said. "You have to stay in character."

These scenes also help students learn the fundamentals of staging, performing, and becoming and staying in character.

"My favorite thing is just learning and getting into character and being someone else," Lammar said. "I don't have to care about what people think."

Dr. Vicki Fingalson, professor of voice and opera, agrees that these scenes are an opportunity to teach students about opera in a hands-on manner.

"Singers have to learn how to communicate," she said. "This is one of the best ways to learn how to do that in their medium, singing. It is essential. They cannot succeed in the profession if they don't have the skills."

In addition to those students performing, the opera scenes benefit those who attend as well.

"Hopefully, they see and hear a genre that is maybe new to them and maybe like it," Fingalson said. "It's meant to engage an audience, creating a connection and sharing the art form in a positive way with the campus."

Voice faculty featured is DSSO's performance of 'Elijah'

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:16:19 +0000

UW-Superior's voice faculty is in the spotlight Nov. 17 when the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra performs Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" in Symphony Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Baritone Dr. Jeffrey Madison, lecturer at UW-Superior, sings the role of Elijah in the 90-minute performance that depicts the life of the Biblical prophet. Dr. Vicki Fingalson, voice and opera instructor, performs the soprano role.

Dr. Matthew Faerber, choral director at UW-Superior, conducts the DSSO Chorus in the performance.

"It is one of the greatest oratorios ever written," Fingalson said. "It's much like an opera in that there are difference characters and it tells different stories in the life of Elijah."

Fingalson describes the Mendelssohn piece as "gorgeous and exciting" for both the singers and the orchestra, which also includes several UW-Superior faculty members. Fingalson and Madison, veterans of numerous operas, are eagerly anticipating the performance.

"This is the first time we've done the entire piece," she said. "We've sung bits of it before, but we've never sung the oratorio in its entirety until this weekend."

University Recital Series - Trillium

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:22:00 +0000

The always popular piano trio Trillium features pianist Beth Gilbert, violinist Erin Aldridge and cellist Josh Aerie performing works of Scandinavian composers.

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 820 Belknap St., in Superior.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13

Tickets: Adults - $12; seniors and students - $10

Dr. Erin Aldridge honored for bringing the arts to the community

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:26:42 +0000

Dr. Erin Aldridge, a gifted musician and performer who teaches at UW-Superior, received the Community Enrichment Award from The Depot Foundation in Duluth.

Aldridge received the award at the foundation's annual Circle of Friends Celebration held Thursday, Oct. 18, at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center in Duluth. She was among eight people honored with Arts and Culture Awards for their contributions to strengthening arts and culture in the region around the Twin Ports.

"I'm truly honored that they think I'm worthy of receiving this award," Aldridge said. "It's especially meaningful because it's recognition of work done in the community. We have such a special community that celebrates and supports the arts. Because I receive so much support from the community, I love to give back. To be recognized for that is very meaningful to me."

Aldridge has won numerous awards as both soloist and chamber musician and has been featured throughout Europe, South America, and the United States. A member of UW-Superior's music faculty since 2003, she is an associate professor of violin, director of the UW-Superior Chamber Orchestra and a member of faculty trio Trillium.

In addition, Aldridge serves as concertmaster and first violinist for the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. She teaches, performs and conducts throughout the community and throughout the Midwest.

The Depot Foundation's Community Enrichment Award recognizes people for their "bold steps taken to strengthen the arts and culture of our region."

In presenting the award, the foundation noted, "Erin Aldridge teaches, performs, participates, and gives of her time and talents to the region over and over again. As concertmaster of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, she provides leadership within her section, and is a major figurehead for the entire orchestra. Erin has won numerous awards as both a soloist and chamber musician and has been featured throughout the world."

"Erin also shares her talents on the campuses of UMD, UW-Superior, and the community. She works with students, in the schools and with the DSSO Youth Symphony. She has brought her talents to Lakeshore, playing for residents who don't always have the opportunity to attend concerts," the foundation said.

Guitar Ensemble

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:40:50 +0000

UW-Superior's Guitar Ensemble presents the music of Handel, Britten, Bernstein, Sousa, Beethoven and Forrest at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Webb Recital Hall in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center.

Guitarists:

Logan Amys, Ian Deterling, Andrew Hauswirth,

Tyler Kaiser and Robert Purdy

Tyler Kaiser, director

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3