Dr. Andrew Pelletier, Associate Professor of Horn, will be presenting two major premieres at the Los Angeles International New Music Festival at Zipper Concert Hall of the Colburn School of Music, February 23 and March 2, 2013. He will be giving the U.S. premiere of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “NEBADON for Horn and Electronic Music” from “KLANG” on February 23, and on March 2 he will present the world premiere of “Positings” by Roger Reynolds, which was composed for the 25th anniversary of Southwest Chamber Music, who is hosting this Festival. At the festival, Dr. Pelletier will also be performing the “Serenata” of Alberto Ginastera.
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Prof. Papanikolaou presents paper at Yale
Dr. Effie Papanikolaou participated at the annual conference of the Society for Christian Scholarship in Music, which took place at the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale University (14-16 February 2013). Her paper presentation, which focused on the 1998 ballet Die Große Messe (The Great Mass) by German choreographer Uwe Scholz (1958-2004), reflects her latest research on the intersections of music and dance.
BGSU Composer Joseph Lyszczarz Wins 2012 BGSU Distinguished Studio Arts Award
Composition master’s graduate Joseph Lyszczarz (MM 2012) has won the 2012 Bowling Green State University Distinguished Studio Arts Award. His composition “Tracing Shadows” for chamber orchestra, was selected from among other university-wide applicants for this accolade, which recognizes and promotes excellence in studio-oriented creative projects and project advising. The award’s selection criteria includes creative, informed, and/or inventive use of the medium; innovative style and/or concept; and superior technical proficiency. Mr. Lyszczarz received an honorarium and certificate of citation. His thesis advisor, Dr. Elainie Lillios, also received recognition.
BG alumna Jennifer Higdon featured on Composer’s Datebook
BGSU alumna and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon was recently featured on NPR’s Composer’s Datebook
Prof. Melton to perform in Pennsylvania and New York
Pianist Laura Melton will give recitals in February at these venues:
Thursday, February 14th, 8:00 pm — Stretansky Music Hall, Cunningham Center for Music and Art, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, February 15th, 8:00 pm — Barnes Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sunday, February 17th, 8:00 pm — Rosch Recital Hall, SUNY-Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
Alumnus Ryan Nowlin plays large role in the inauguration
BGSU alumnus and Marine Corps music arranger Ryan Nowlin played a significant role in the inauguration ceremony:
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/01/ohioans_head_to_washington_and.html