Allison Oster
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November Concerts at APU
November 1, 2005
AZUSA, Calif. –
Saturday, November 1
Wind Ensemble, Pictures...Music and Art
APU's Wind Ensemble presents Pictures at an Exhibition, a famous suite of musical pieces originally composed for piano by Modest Mussorgsky. This collaborative concert features the School of Music's Wind Ensemble as well as works of art on display from the APU Department of Art. Donavon Gray, DMA, will serve as the conductor. This event is takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel, located at 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Friday, November 4
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz is one of the fastest growing areas in the School of Music, and this ensemble takes the lead in bringing excellence in performance. David Beatty will serve as the director. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU's East Campus and is free of charge.
Tuesday, November 8
Artist Concert Series, The Concord Ensemble, ...And for My Neighbor to Learn From
The Concord Ensemble has received numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize in the First Early Music America/Dorian Recording Competition, and the Competition in Performance of Hispano American Music. The ensemble explores the widest possible spectrum of superlative mixed and equal-voiced musical literature from medieval times to the present day. The program includes work by Schein, Schutz, Buxtehude, Praetorius, and others. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU's East Campus, with $10 tickets for adults and $5 tickets for seniors, available for purchase at the door.
Wednesday, November 9
Handbell Choir
APU's Handbell Choir performs, with Donavon Gray, DMA, serving as conductor. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU's East Campus and is free of charge.
Saturday, November 12
Night of Broadway
Come for a lively evening of music as School of Music students perform popular Broadway songs. Brenda Reinebach will serve as the director. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU's East Campus and is free of charge.
Saturday, November 19
Symphonic Band, Goulash!
Experience great songs from Norway, Romania, Russia, Germany, France, and the Americas, and enjoy Bach's Fantasia in G BWV572, Shostakovich's Prelude Opus 34, Milhaud's Suite Francaise, and more. Alexander Koops will serve as the director with Samuel Macias as the guest conductor. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Wilden Hall on APU's East Campus and is free of charge.
Wednesday, November 30
Bel Canto Women's Choir and Men's Chorale, Advent Concert
David Hughes and Harold Clousing will serve as the conductors. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU's East Campus and is free of charge.
For more information, contact APU's School of Music at (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3848.
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