Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Mansfield, Pa Mansfield University Permit No. 3 Butler Music Center Mansfield, PA 16933 MU STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The is a new ensemble at the university founded, and directed by Mansfield professor Kenneth Sarch. The new ensemble is comprised Canonic Form and the popular Anderson “Sleigh Ride.” Two Senior of 12 talented string players from the string students were the featured soloists: Stephenie Swart played a university Music Department. Dr. Sarch movement of the J.S. Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor and Rich explained that “the string orchestra Basler played a movement of the J.C. Bach/Cassadesus Viola Concerto. repertory is both varied and exciting! On February 19, 2009, the MU String Chamber Orchestra will For the first time at Mansfield, our perform at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY in a concert for the Write To Us! string students have the opportunity Thursday Morning Music Club followed by a performance at the to study and perform the great string Elmira Free Academy. This program will consist of works by Adler, Joe Murphy is the editor of the Cadenza. Our readers and the faculty like to hear from you. Please write something about your orchestra literature. In fact, most of Jenkins, and Vivaldi and features Dr. Sarch’s arrangement and new professional or personal life on the form and send it to him in care of the Music Department or E-mail him with your news at the jobs available for string Music publication of Benjamin Franklin’s “March, Minuet and Cappriccio.” [email protected] Education majors involve directing and Not only does the new string orchestra at Mansfield offer the developing a string orchestra. Now opportunity for string students to learn the string orchestra literature, Name Class of our string majors will graduate with but also Dr. Sarch wants to provide the opportunity for each string firsthand experience, having studied and student to play as a soloist with this ensemble. News performed in the new string orchestra ensemble. Our debut program last October was presented at the Gmeiner Museum in Wellsboro and began with a Concertino by American composer Samuel Adler, who teaches composition at Juilliard. Following was a touching Cadenza Online romantic piece titled “Heartwounds” by Please clip this form and return to the Music Department, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933 at your earliest convenience. the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. The “St. Paul Suite” by the Name Class of English composer Gustav Holst was next The MANSFIElD UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, on the program. The Vivaldi “Concerto under the direction of Dr. Jeff Jacobsen, opened its season with Phone:( ) for Two Violins” ended the program. a concert on November 2nd with works by Glinka, Bruch, and This double concerto is an exciting Kalinnikov. Featured soloist for the concert was Violin/Viola Professor Mailing Address: Street and harmonious Baroque masterpiece Dr. Kenneth Sarch, performing the Violin Concerto in G Minor by and featured two student violin soloists Bruch. The MUSO finished the semester with a concert on December City State Zip in the orchestra: Stephenie Swart and 3rd with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Menotti, Wagner, and Nelson. Andrew Jones. The MU String Chamber Guest conductors for the Star Spangled Banner included Mansfield E-mail Address: Orchestra (now known as MUSCO) University President Maravene loeschke, and Mansfield Mayor Thomas shared the symphony orchestra holiday Please let us know if you do not have access to E-mail and/or internet and we will continue to send you a hard copy of Wierbowski. The Spring term will feature works by Mendelssohn and program in December at Mansfield the Cadenza. Greig on the February 15th concert; a tour in March; and the Student University playing the Arensky Suite in Concerto/Aria Competition Winner’s Concert on April 19th. T 1997 and husband David earned his BM ME in 1995. Regarding the I have just returned from the 55th reunion of the M.U. Wind Flute professor Christine Moulton presented a workshop, he weekend of December 5th was filled with music at Ensemble December 5, 6, and 7. What a great time we had! The “The Elements of Musical Expression,” at the Rochester Flute Fair weekend,Sharon commented that “It was very nice for me to be in Mansfield University in no small part due to some 48 alumni this ensemble with all of the professional musicians, especially having alumni perform so well and it is a pleasure to work with such on October 25th. Many flutists of all levels attended and it was well of the M.U. Concert Wind Ensemble who returned for the taught beginners for the last 11 and a half years (smile). We had a great mature musicians. The current Wind Ensemble members sound received. She also had an article published in the November 2008 55th reunion of the band. Alums from the class of 1957 to the time.” great and are very responsive and cooperative in rehearsals. Their edition of Flute Talk magazine on Heitor Villa-lobos’ The Jet Whistle present returned to share in making some great music with Director of Bands and Wind Ensemble Conductor, Dr. Adam F. Brennan. Some alums met their spouses through music and others met performance under Dr. Brennan’s leadership clearly demonstrates for flute & cello. Sharing the conducting duties was Professor Emeritus and former their spouses merely because they happen to be attending Mansfield that the excellence not only continues but improves. * * * Concert Wind Ensemble Conductor, Mr. Donald Stanley who retired University at the time. Regardless of how they came together, we can be I told the group over the weekend that this truly is a special certain that all of our alumni who returned have many fond memories in 1991 after serving the music department for nearly 24 years, with place. Dr. Brennan becomes the fourth Director to be elected to Jeff Jacobsen, newly appointed Orchestra Director, conducted of their time at Mansfield. Many lasting friendships were formed, to a significant number of those as chair of the department. the prestigious American Bandmaster’s Association, continuing the Tidewater Intergenerational Orchestra in Williamsburg, Virginia be sure, and certainly, many fine musicians came through the doors The MU Concert Wind Ensemble was founded in 1953 by then a succession begun in the 1940’s with Col. George Howard. My of Mansfield University and went on to do great things in music during on November 8th. The following week, Dr. Jacobsen was the Director, Bertram Francis. Professor Francis may have been inspired predecessor, Bert Francis was elected in the 1950’s and I was their careers. Conductor/Clinician for the Advanced Ensemble of the Buck’s County by famous wind-band conductor Frederick Fennell who is credited elected in the 1980’s. Dr. Brennan was so honored just two years The alumni reunion of the MU Concert Wind Ensemble is a special String Day held in langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jacobsen spent part with forming the first modern wind ensemble at the Eastman School of Music in 1952. Fennell’s idea was to form an ensemble of high part of the heritage and legacy of the outstanding music program here. ago. I mention this not to boast of any individual achievements, but of the Winter Break in the recording studio in Norfolk, Virginia, demand and excellence where one player on a part was required. About the experience Gary Sipes (Class of 1977) wrote, “It is always to make all of you aware that you share this achievement with us completing a project for ERM Media and the Millenium Orchestra, inspirational and encouraging to see for voting is based on recordings of the ensemble. Only the finest The only exception to this of which he is the Principal Bassist. The recording has been picked “one-per-part” arrangement what is happening at Mansfield and performances gain election for the conductor. I doubt there are up for distribution by Naxos and features recent compositions by was in the woodwind to be challenged in my own life in many institutions that have such a distinguished record. American writers. In May, Dr. Jacobsen will serve as Principal Bassist sections where some the area of performance.” Michelle I look forward to 2013 and the 60th reunion knowing that it, too, for the Puccini Fest of Kansas City. doubling was required Williamson ’95 wrote “I loved coming will be a special weekend in a special place with special people. back and getting to play under the for balance of sound. A Sincerely, Don Stanley (faculty emeritus) direction of awesome conductors and further intent of Fennell’s with good musicians. And getting to see was to elevate the quality friends and professors I hadn’t seen of wind-band music. The for years was a real bonus. Can’t wait instrumentation he came for the next one.” In fact, Michelle was up with placed a high SuMMEr MuSiC CaMPS: inspired enough to write a blog about demand for accuracy on the In February of 2010, the Music Department will be visited by please refer any interested students the weekend. You can check it out at individual player, leaving http://www.micksmisc.com/?p=575 representatives from the National Association of Schools of Music June 28-July 2 Percussion Camp, and Saxophone Camp little room for any error for our 10-year accreditation renewal. In the upcoming year the and absolutely no “forgiveness” for mistakes. While Bert Francis was July 5-11 Youth Music Camp surely interested in this kind of high demand and quality this concept Carolyn Servinsky (class of 2006) returned to play tuba in the Music Department will complete a self-study concerning our July 12-18 Piano Chamber Music Camp, String Fling, ensemble. This was her first opportunity to return to the group as an department, facilities, and curricular offerings in order to best meet provided, he was also very interested in touring with this size of an and HS instrumental Honors Camp (band and jazz) ensemble. The instrumentation is 47 players, which just so happens alumnus. “I can tell, no matter how old or young, this experience the educational needs of our students. July 19-25 Choir and Musical Theater camp to fit neatly onto one coach bus! Regardless of the reason however, means a lot to the people who participated and attended. Even though We are hoping that alumni members of the Music Department can I never had the opportunity to play with an Alumni WE while attending one thing is certain: Mansfield University has one of the oldest wind assist us in this process by completing a short survey concerning MU, I now have a greater appreciation for the student participation ensembles in the country and the legacy created by conductors Bert their educational experience at Mansfield University. A link to the and for the amount of coordination that goes into making the whole Francis and Donald Stanley continues bring pride, distinction and survey can be found on the alumni page on the Music Department One week later, the renowned vocal jazz ensemble, “The Real Group,” experience a success.” recognition to Mansfield University! website at http://music.mansfield.edu/alumni.htm. Your feedback, will appear in concert in Straughn Auditorium on Tuesday, February 24 What was most rewarding to the current director Adam F. Brennan, George Yearick from the class of 1957 was the oldest member comments, and suggestions are essential in our ongoing assessment at 7:30 p.m. The Real Group is a professional a cappella ensemble from was to see the number of recently graduated alums who are returning. to return and was the only charter member present. George played A number of graduates from 2001 to 2008 participated. “I always love of our curricular programs and we sincerely appreciate your Sweden, in constant development since their formation 24 years ago. baritone saxophone in the band under Bertram Francis, but at this to meet the alumni and hear their stories. I last hosted a reunion in contribution to our current self-study process. Mansfield is fortunate to have booked a performance on one of their rare reunion, he decided to help out by playing bass clarinet. With many stories to tell about classmates, conductors and the music program, 2003 – it was our 50th anniversary. The majority of alums who attended Butler Center now has a passenger elevator! You may remember USA tours! George remains firmly connected to the university and the great were folks who went through the program before I arrived at MU. This how cumbersome the old elevator is in Butler. The new passenger A very different type of vocal music will be presented in Steadman experiences he had here at MU. time there were a good number of students who played in the group elevator is built right at the loading dock. on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. by “The Alash Ensemble” of Tuva in when I was the conductor, so it has been great to reconnect and see As you might imagine, some alumni returned with husbands, wives The Music Department will host three extraordinary guest choral Siberia. The group of four singers is world famous for their wide variety what they are up to, although I must admit, I am starting to feel a little and families. In fact, a number of husbands and wives met right here ensembles this spring on the campus of Mansfield University! “The of “throatsinging” styles. ”Alash” are masters of Tuvan throat singing, old!” at MU and in the music program. Cristin (Sabourin) Eick (BM ME American Spiritual Ensemble” will perform a concert of gospel and a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. In thanking the alumni and current members of the group, Brennan 2001) and Timothy Eick (BM ME 1996, MM 2001) are one such spiritual music in Steadman Theatre on Monday evening, February “Alash” are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At noted that the reputation and legacy of this ensemble is owned by all the example. Cris is teaching music in the Bethlehem public schools 16, at 8 p.m. These vocalists have thrilled audiences around the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional members, past and present, who through their outstanding dedication while husband Tim teaches music at Pocono Mountain East High. The and musicianship created meaningful music. If you were present at the the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with two met while Tim was working on his Master of Music degree and concert you heard just that – meaningful music played with artfulness Broadway numbers. Tenor Dr. Everett McCorvey founded the group western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, Cris was serving as one of the drum majors in the marching band doing her music education degree. The rest, as they say, is history. and a compelling sense of purpose. We’ve come to expect nothing less in 1995, and many of its members have performed in such venues as yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage. Another example of music bringing couples together is found in from the MU Concert Wind Ensemble whose membership, past and the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, We also have an exciting series of guest piano recitals, “Keyed Up for David and Sharon Phetteplace. Sharon earned her BM ME in present, is still dedicated to achieving excellence. San Francisco Opera, Boston Opera and the Atlanta Civic Opera. Winter”. See below for these and many other concerts. continued oboe and conducting at the University of North Texas and is now MU FlUTE STUDIO NEWS: Congratulations to graduates working in Washington, D.C., for MENC and freelancing in the Shanna Hubbs and Marissa Chirillo. Shanna had a very successful term area. A bassoon quartet provided the musical entertainment for student teaching at Jersey Shore Middle School and Marissa is in the the Fall 2008 graduation ceremonies in Decker Gym on December process of applying for Music Therapy internships. Our Music Business 13. The ensemble included freshman bassoon major Ben Bradley, flute student Ashley Potter has had a successful marketing internship juniors Max Grube and Kayla Furman, and senior Julianne Schenck. with The Philadelphia Orchestra & Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. That evening, a bassoon trio consisting of Juli, Max, and Kayla, provided background music for a corporate Christmas party at the Pianists and string players are often expected to play from famous Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro. The MU Student Woodwind memory, but not wind players. Our semester studeo project included Quintet with Kristi Kaster, oboe, and Max Grube, bassoon, will memorization and culminated in a studio recital “Music by Heart” be participating in the second level of the MTNA chamber music C h o r a l C o n c e r t s A New Recording by where each flutist played a solo from memory. competition at West Chester University of PA on January 10, 2009. If they win, they travel to Atlanta, GA, in March! The spring semester the Mansfield Choral On- and Off-Campus! THE DOUBlE REED STUDIO presented the annual includes recitals by Kayla Furman on January 31, Max Grube on Feb. Octoboefest! concert of chamber music on Octoboe 19, 2008. About a 8, and Kristi Kaster on March 28. Please contact Dr. laib for date/ Ensembles available dozen guests from area junior high and high schools joined in with the time verification before attending ([email protected]; 570-662- On Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. the Mansfieldians will present a college ensemble to play Two Renaissance Dances by Susato, and then 4723). All are welcome to attend! concert of music to celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach for purchase! performed several works on their own, including three movements and to launch the first day of spring. The performance of sacred from Handel’s Water Music. The program then continued for about On January 11, 2009, the MU Double Reed Society will host a and secular vocal chamber music will be presented at St. James CD: Mansfield Strikes Gold (at the World Choir Games): an hour with various combinations of duets, trios, quartets and larger, special guest, Barrick Stees, Assistant Principal Bassoonist of the Episcopal Church on the corner of St. James Street and Route 6 in “Let All The World in Every Corner Sing!” This marvelous CD including such works as Paul Desmond’s Take Five arranged for Cleveland Orchestra and bassoon teacher at the Cleveland Institute of downtown Mansfield. bassoon trio, a set of children’s songs by Chris Weait for a diverse Music and the University of Akron. Mr. Stees will present two master includes the live performances of the Concert Choir in the Mixed Youth quartet (oboe, oboe d’amore, English horn, bassoon) and even Sousa’s classes, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The 3 p.m. class will concentrate on Choir Category and the Gospel & Spiritual Category as well as the In April, the Festival Chorus will perform The Mass in Time of Manhattan Beach with six bassoons. look for next year’s Thirteenth repertoire and MU bassoon majors Ben Bradley, Kayla Furman, Max Mansfieldians in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble Category, bringing home the War by Franz Joseph Haydn and Gabriel Fauré’s sublimely beautiful Annual Octoboefest! to be either the same weekend in October, or Grube, and Juli Schenck will perform works by Galliard, Mozart, and gold in all three! possibly two weeks later. If you know of any teenage double reeders Weber. After a pot-luck supper, the evening class will continue with Requiem. The performances will DVD: “Peace on Earth:” last year’s holiday concert is now interested in joining in on this unique event, please contact Dr. Sue a short performance by Mr. Stees, followed by Bassoon Basics and a include a full orchestra of faculty, available as a DVD. Unlike the shortened version for TV stations, the laib ([email protected]; 570-662-4723). question-and-answer period. The public is invited to attend these two student and area professional players classes in Room 163, Butler Center. On Monday morning, January as well as professional singers: DVD features the entire concert, including communal singing. Contact In other news, Julianne Schenck presented her senior recital 12, Mr. Stees will also present a reed class to MU bassoon students. Elizabeth Jacobs, Soprano; Deborah the Music Department or order directly from Mark Custom Recordings. on September 20. Joining her in a trio by Besozzi were oboists Dr. His visit is sponsored by the MU Double Reed society and funded in leyshon, Alto; Gerald Grahame, Tenor; Mark Custom Recording Services also has 10 of the Concert Choir CDs laib and MU Alumna Victoria Eastman. Vicki completed her MM in part by CCSI. and Tim leFebvre, Bass. Jacobs, in their catalog! CD: leyshon, and Grahame have all been “Handel’s Messiah:” A double disc recording of the spring heard recently in our performances performance of this glorious masterwork by the Festival Chorus. of Elijah and Messiah, but leFebvre Features full orchestra and alumni soloists: Elizabeth Jacobs, Soprano: - from Binghamton - will be new to the laurie Toole, Alto; Jason Auman, Tenor; Thomas Jones, Bass. Memoriam Douglas Durnin ’63 died October 2, 2008 MONDAY. She and her husband, Brian, also recently contributed vocals In Mansfield stage. DVD: “Mansfield Strikes Gold”---A Video Documentary following a brief illness. He taught in the public schools for 29 to a forthcoming CD by 80’s metal band The Rods. Visit the BlUE years--3 years in the North Penn School District, Blossburg, PA MONDAY web site at: http://www.bluemondayband.com. of the European Tour 2008 produced by Jürgen Thym and Mark 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. The Mass and 26 years at Ernie Davis Jr. High School, Elmira, NY. He is survived by Dr. James Latten (BM 1986) is Associate Professor of Music Polonia (Contact [email protected] if you are interested in in Time of War, also known as the Paukenmesse, was composed his wife of 48 years, Nan, of Cedarville, Ohio; daughter, Mandi Hanson and Director of Instrumental Music at Juniata College, Huntingdon, acquiring this disc.) in 1796 at the height of Austria’s long conflict with Napoleonic also of Cedarville, Ohio and son, R. Shawn of Horseheads, NY. PA, where he conducts the wind band, orchestra, and percussion Mark and Lesley (Lloyd) Weber ’77 became the proud ensembles. Among recent guest artists with the Juniata College Wind France. Fauré’s Requiem broke new ground as he departed from the WE LOVE TO HEar FrOM Our aLuMNi – please take a few minutes to grandparents of Elizabeth Ann (lizzie) Weber on November 9, 2007. Symphony was trombonist MSG Mark Bowling ’86, currently traditional Requiem Mass text. The composer wanted the mass to keep us current with any change of name, address, and your recent happenings. She is the adorable daughter of oldest son Matthew and his wife, Karen principal trombonist of the US Army Field Band. Two area residents in reflect his views of “happiness beyond the grave.” Fauré eliminated Weber. Matt is an Accenture Consultant working at XM Radio and Karen his college-community wind band are Janet (Fetter) Berlin ’69 and the “Dies Irae” and concluded the mass with the peaceful “In Name ____________________________________________________ works for the U.S. Treasury Department. They live in Alexandria, VA. ryan Knepp ’2000. Since 2007 Jim has also served as an instructor Paradisium.” The performances will take place on Friday, April 3, at Middle son, Benjamin, is hoping to recover from a muscle injury so he of percussion (studio and methods class) in the Penn State School 7:30 p.m. in Steadman Theatre, and on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Address __________________________________________________ can complete his Master’s Degree in Horn Performance at the North of Music. He’ll be on sabbatical from Juniata in spring 2009. Email: in the Troy High School Memorial Auditorium. Carolina School of the Arts. Youngest son, Jake, is entering his senior [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> email ____________________________________________________ year as a Music Education Major at Rowan University in NJ. All 3 boys Maria Hricko Fay (’94) earned a Master’s degree in Social Work Hear the “Olympic winning” Concert Choir on the road or at attended MU summer music camp as adolescents. Mark and lesley are from Marywood University and became a Fellow of the Association for home as they present their program of music prepared for their Years of attendance __________________________________________ still living in Cape May and are both teaching elementary instrumental Music and Imagery through Mid-Atlantic Training Institute. She is the music. Please email us at [email protected] Coordinator and Supervisor of the Music Therapy Clinic at Marywood appearance at the PMEA State Music Conference. The 60-voice primary instrument __________________________________________ Terry (Patrick) Mingle ’83 has been chosen to represent iGuitar as University and an organist for Our lady of Snows Church/Church of St. ensemble maintains its trademark choral sound with variations for an official iGuitar Artist. For details, visit: http://www.iguitar.com/artistbio. Benedict in Clarks Summit, PA. She has three children, James (’02), different styles. See the Concert Choir schedule in the calendar of news items ________________________________________________ asp?artistid=124. Terry is a member of the Central NY rock band BlUE Rachel (’05), and Bridget (’08). events (dates April 6, 7, 18, & 24). p p m g m Summer Music Camps: please refer any interested students June 28-July 2 ercussion Camp, and Saxophone Ca July 5-11 Youth Music Camp July 12-18 Piano Chamber Music Camp, Strin ng, and HS instrumental Honors Ca (band and jazz) July 19-25 Choir and Musical Theater camp P i l F Nathanael May, Guest Piano recital, “Keyed up for Winter” robert auler, Guest Piano recital, “Keyed up for Winter” Juniata Concert Choir @ Pa Collegiate Choral Festival $Jazz Ensemble/X-ray Concert Dr. Joe Murphy, Faculty Saxophone Dr. Benjamin Moritz, Faculty Piano recital Conducting Symposium $Orchestra Concert american Spiritual Ensemble $into the Woods- Straughn auditorium $into the Woods- Straughn auditorium $into the Woods- Straughn auditorium $into the Woods- Straughn auditorium $Symphonic Band Janet ahlquist, “Keyed up for Winter” recital The real Group The real Group Concert Dr. Nathan Hess, Guest Piano recital Mu String Orchestra Concert Faculty/Woodwind Brass Chamber Music Concert Moritz/Elgun/ashkin, Faculty Piano recital $Mansfieldians Concert, St. James Episcopal Church Peter Orth, Guest Piano artist alashensemble, Throatsinging from Tuvu Mansfield Brass Quintet $Jazz Ensemble Concert Dr. andrew Walters, Faculty Composition recital Percussion Ensemble Concert $Festival Chorus - Haydn and Faure $Festival Chorus - Haydn and Faure, Troy High School Philip Brink, Guest Bass Trombone artist Mark Snyder, Guest artist from Delta State university Concert Choir @ Trinity Lutheran, Pottsville Concert Choir @ Trinity united, York (W Market) Mu String Chamber Orchestra Concert Concert Wind Ensemble Concert $Vocal Jazz Festival Concert $instrumental Jazz Festival Concert Symphonic Band Concert Concert Choir Concert Orchestra Solo Winner Concert Dr. Benjamin Moritz and James Helton, Faculty/Guest recital Graduate Conducting recital, Concert Wind Ensemble Guitar Ensemble recital Mu Student Chamber Ensembles Concert Concert Choir @ PMEa, Valley Forge Dr. Jean-anne Teal, Faculty Voice recital 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. all Day 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:33 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 26 2 5-7 7 8 9 13-1 15 16 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 9 13 14 16 21 23 26 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 6 7 9 13 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 24 26 1/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 2/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ 4/ at. 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The ensemble included freshman bassoon major Ben Bradley, flute student Ashley Potter has had a successful marketing internship juniors Max Grube and Kayla Furman, and senior Julianne Schenck. with The Philadelphia Orchestra & Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. That evening, a bassoon trio consisting of Juli, Max, and Kayla, provided background music for a corporate Christmas party at the Pianists and string players are often expected to play from famous Penn Wells Hotel in Wellsboro. The MU Student Woodwind memory, but not wind players. Our semester studeo project included Quintet with Kristi Kaster, oboe, and Max Grube, bassoon, will memorization and culminated in a studio recital “Music by Heart” be participating in the second level of the MTNA chamber music C h o r a l C o n c e r t s A New Recording by where each flutist played a solo from memory. competition at West Chester University of PA on January 10, 2009. If they win, they travel to Atlanta, GA, in March! The spring semester the Mansfield Choral On- and Off-Campus! THE DOUBlE REED STUDIO presented the annual includes recitals by Kayla Furman on January 31, Max Grube on Feb. Octoboefest! concert of chamber music on Octoboe 19, 2008. About a 8, and Kristi Kaster on March 28. Please contact Dr. laib for date/ Ensembles available dozen guests from area junior high and high schools joined in with the time verification before attending ([email protected]; 570-662- On Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. the Mansfieldians will present a college ensemble to play Two Renaissance Dances by Susato, and then 4723). All are welcome to attend! concert of music to celebrate the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach for purchase! performed several works on their own, including three movements and to launch the first day of spring. The performance of sacred from Handel’s Water Music. The program then continued for about On January 11, 2009, the MU Double Reed Society will host a and secular vocal chamber music will be presented at St. James CD: Mansfield Strikes Gold (at the World Choir Games): an hour with various combinations of duets, trios, quartets and larger, special guest, Barrick Stees, Assistant Principal Bassoonist of the Episcopal Church on the corner of St. James Street and Route 6 in “Let All The World in Every Corner Sing!” This marvelous CD including such works as Paul Desmond’s Take Five arranged for Cleveland Orchestra and bassoon teacher at the Cleveland Institute of downtown Mansfield. bassoon trio, a set of children’s songs by Chris Weait for a diverse Music and the University of Akron. Mr. Stees will present two master includes the live performances of the Concert Choir in the Mixed Youth quartet (oboe, oboe d’amore, English horn, bassoon) and even Sousa’s classes, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The 3 p.m. class will concentrate on Choir Category and the Gospel & Spiritual Category as well as the In April, the Festival Chorus will perform The Mass in Time of Manhattan Beach with six bassoons. look for next year’s Thirteenth repertoire and MU bassoon majors Ben Bradley, Kayla Furman, Max Mansfieldians in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble Category, bringing home the War by Franz Joseph Haydn and Gabriel Fauré’s sublimely beautiful Annual Octoboefest! to be either the same weekend in October, or Grube, and Juli Schenck will perform works by Galliard, Mozart, and gold in all three! possibly two weeks later. If you know of any teenage double reeders Weber. After a pot-luck supper, the evening class will continue with Requiem. The performances will DVD: “Peace on Earth:” last year’s holiday concert is now interested in joining in on this unique event, please contact Dr. Sue a short performance by Mr. Stees, followed by Bassoon Basics and a include a full orchestra of faculty, available as a DVD. Unlike the shortened version for TV stations, the laib ([email protected]; 570-662-4723). question-and-answer period. The public is invited to attend these two student and area professional players classes in Room 163, Butler Center. On Monday morning, January as well as professional singers: DVD features the entire concert, including communal singing. Contact In other news, Julianne Schenck presented her senior recital 12, Mr. Stees will also present a reed class to MU bassoon students. Elizabeth Jacobs, Soprano; Deborah the Music Department or order directly from Mark Custom Recordings. on September 20. Joining her in a trio by Besozzi were oboists Dr. His visit is sponsored by the MU Double Reed society and funded in leyshon, Alto; Gerald Grahame, Tenor; Mark Custom Recording Services also has 10 of the Concert Choir CDs laib and MU Alumna Victoria Eastman. Vicki completed her MM in part by CCSI. and Tim leFebvre, Bass. Jacobs, in their catalog! CD: leyshon, and Grahame have all been “Handel’s Messiah:” A double disc recording of the spring heard recently in our performances performance of this glorious masterwork by the Festival Chorus. of Elijah and Messiah, but leFebvre Features full orchestra and alumni soloists: Elizabeth Jacobs, Soprano: - from Binghamton - will be new to the laurie Toole, Alto; Jason Auman, Tenor; Thomas Jones, Bass. Memoriam Douglas Durnin ’63 died October 2, 2008 MONDAY. She and her husband, Brian, also recently contributed vocals In Mansfield stage. DVD: “Mansfield Strikes Gold”---A Video Documentary following a brief illness. He taught in the public schools for 29 to a forthcoming CD by 80’s metal band The Rods. Visit the BlUE years--3 years in the North Penn School District, Blossburg, PA MONDAY web site at: http://www.bluemondayband.com. of the European Tour 2008 produced by Jürgen Thym and Mark 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death. The Mass and 26 years at Ernie Davis Jr. High School, Elmira, NY. He is survived by Dr. James Latten (BM 1986) is Associate Professor of Music Polonia (Contact [email protected] if you are interested in in Time of War, also known as the Paukenmesse, was composed his wife of 48 years, Nan, of Cedarville, Ohio; daughter, Mandi Hanson and Director of Instrumental Music at Juniata College, Huntingdon, acquiring this disc.) in 1796 at the height of Austria’s long conflict with Napoleonic also of Cedarville, Ohio and son, R. Shawn of Horseheads, NY. PA, where he conducts the wind band, orchestra, and percussion Mark and Lesley (Lloyd) Weber ’77 became the proud ensembles. Among recent guest artists with the Juniata College Wind France. Fauré’s Requiem broke new ground as he departed from the WE LOVE TO HEar FrOM Our aLuMNi – please take a few minutes to grandparents of Elizabeth Ann (lizzie) Weber on November 9, 2007. Symphony was trombonist MSG Mark Bowling ’86, currently traditional Requiem Mass text. The composer wanted the mass to keep us current with any change of name, address, and your recent happenings. She is the adorable daughter of oldest son Matthew and his wife, Karen principal trombonist of the US Army Field Band. Two area residents in reflect his views of “happiness beyond the grave.” Fauré eliminated Weber. Matt is an Accenture Consultant working at XM Radio and Karen his college-community wind band are Janet (Fetter) Berlin ’69 and the “Dies Irae” and concluded the mass with the peaceful “In Name ____________________________________________________ works for the U.S. Treasury Department. They live in Alexandria, VA. ryan Knepp ’2000. Since 2007 Jim has also served as an instructor Paradisium.” The performances will take place on Friday, April 3, at Middle son, Benjamin, is hoping to recover from a muscle injury so he of percussion (studio and methods class) in the Penn State School 7:30 p.m. in Steadman Theatre, and on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Address __________________________________________________ can complete his Master’s Degree in Horn Performance at the North of Music. He’ll be on sabbatical from Juniata in spring 2009. Email: in the Troy High School Memorial Auditorium. Carolina School of the Arts. Youngest son, Jake, is entering his senior [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> email ____________________________________________________ year as a Music Education Major at Rowan University in NJ. All 3 boys Maria Hricko Fay (’94) earned a Master’s degree in Social Work Hear the “Olympic winning” Concert Choir on the road or at attended MU summer music camp as adolescents. Mark and lesley are from Marywood University and became a Fellow of the Association for home as they present their program of music prepared for their Years of attendance __________________________________________ still living in Cape May and are both teaching elementary instrumental Music and Imagery through Mid-Atlantic Training Institute. She is the music. Please email us at [email protected] Coordinator and Supervisor of the Music Therapy Clinic at Marywood appearance at the PMEA State Music Conference. The 60-voice primary instrument __________________________________________ Terry (Patrick) Mingle ’83 has been chosen to represent iGuitar as University and an organist for Our lady of Snows Church/Church of St. ensemble maintains its trademark choral sound with variations for an official iGuitar Artist. For details, visit: http://www.iguitar.com/artistbio. Benedict in Clarks Summit, PA. She has three children, James (’02), different styles. See the Concert Choir schedule in the calendar of news items ________________________________________________ asp?artistid=124. Terry is a member of the Central NY rock band BlUE Rachel (’05), and Bridget (’08). events (dates April 6, 7, 18, & 24). T 1997 and husband David earned his BM ME in 1995. Regarding the I have just returned from the 55th reunion of the M.U. Wind Flute professor Christine Moulton presented a workshop, he weekend of December 5th was filled with music at Ensemble December 5, 6, and 7. What a great time we had! The “The Elements of Musical Expression,” at the Rochester Flute Fair weekend,Sharon commented that “It was very nice for me to be in Mansfield University in no small part due to some 48 alumni this ensemble with all of the professional musicians, especially having alumni perform so well and it is a pleasure to work with such on October 25th. Many flutists of all levels attended and it was well of the M.U. Concert Wind Ensemble who returned for the taught beginners for the last 11 and a half years (smile). We had a great mature musicians. The current Wind Ensemble members sound received. She also had an article published in the November 2008 55th reunion of the band. Alums from the class of 1957 to the time.” great and are very responsive and cooperative in rehearsals. Their edition of Flute Talk magazine on Heitor Villa-lobos’ The Jet Whistle present returned to share in making some great music with Director of Bands and Wind Ensemble Conductor, Dr. Adam F. Brennan. Some alums met their spouses through music and others met performance under Dr. Brennan’s leadership clearly demonstrates for flute & cello. Sharing the conducting duties was Professor Emeritus and former their spouses merely because they happen to be attending Mansfield that the excellence not only continues but improves. * * * Concert Wind Ensemble Conductor, Mr. Donald Stanley who retired University at the time. Regardless of how they came together, we can be I told the group over the weekend that this truly is a special certain that all of our alumni who returned have many fond memories in 1991 after serving the music department for nearly 24 years, with place. Dr. Brennan becomes the fourth Director to be elected to Jeff Jacobsen, newly appointed Orchestra Director, conducted of their time at Mansfield. Many lasting friendships were formed, to a significant number of those as chair of the department. the prestigious American Bandmaster’s Association, continuing the Tidewater Intergenerational Orchestra in Williamsburg, Virginia be sure, and certainly, many fine musicians came through the doors The MU Concert Wind Ensemble was founded in 1953 by then a succession begun in the 1940’s with Col. George Howard. My of Mansfield University and went on to do great things in music during on November 8th. The following week, Dr. Jacobsen was the Director, Bertram Francis. Professor Francis may have been inspired predecessor, Bert Francis was elected in the 1950’s and I was their careers. Conductor/Clinician for the Advanced Ensemble of the Buck’s County by famous wind-band conductor Frederick Fennell who is credited elected in the 1980’s. Dr. Brennan was so honored just two years The alumni reunion of the MU Concert Wind Ensemble is a special String Day held in langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jacobsen spent part with forming the first modern wind ensemble at the Eastman School of Music in 1952. Fennell’s idea was to form an ensemble of high part of the heritage and legacy of the outstanding music program here. ago. I mention this not to boast of any individual achievements, but of the Winter Break in the recording studio in Norfolk, Virginia, demand and excellence where one player on a part was required. About the experience Gary Sipes (Class of 1977) wrote, “It is always to make all of you aware that you share this achievement with us completing a project for ERM Media and the Millenium Orchestra, inspirational and encouraging to see for voting is based on recordings of the ensemble. Only the finest The only exception to this of which he is the Principal Bassist. The recording has been picked “one-per-part” arrangement what is happening at Mansfield and performances gain election for the conductor. I doubt there are up for distribution by Naxos and features recent compositions by was in the woodwind to be challenged in my own life in many institutions that have such a distinguished record. American writers. In May, Dr. Jacobsen will serve as Principal Bassist sections where some the area of performance.” Michelle I look forward to 2013 and the 60th reunion knowing that it, too, for the Puccini Fest of Kansas City. doubling was required Williamson ’95 wrote “I loved coming will be a special weekend in a special place with special people. back and getting to play under the for balance of sound. A Sincerely, Don Stanley (faculty emeritus) direction of awesome conductors and further intent of Fennell’s with good musicians. And getting to see was to elevate the quality friends and professors I hadn’t seen of wind-band music. The for years was a real bonus. Can’t wait instrumentation he came for the next one.” In fact, Michelle was up with placed a high SuMMEr MuSiC CaMPS: inspired enough to write a blog about demand for accuracy on the In February of 2010, the Music Department will be visited by please refer any interested students the weekend. You can check it out at individual player, leaving http://www.micksmisc.com/?p=575 representatives from the National Association of Schools of Music June 28-July 2 Percussion Camp, and Saxophone Camp little room for any error for our 10-year accreditation renewal. In the upcoming year the and absolutely no “forgiveness” for mistakes. While Bert Francis was July 5-11 Youth Music Camp surely interested in this kind of high demand and quality this concept Carolyn Servinsky (class of 2006) returned to play tuba in the Music Department will complete a self-study concerning our July 12-18 Piano Chamber Music Camp, String Fling, ensemble. This was her first opportunity to return to the group as an department, facilities, and curricular offerings in order to best meet provided, he was also very interested in touring with this size of an and HS instrumental Honors Camp (band and jazz) ensemble. The instrumentation is 47 players, which just so happens alumnus. “I can tell, no matter how old or young, this experience the educational needs of our students. July 19-25 Choir and Musical Theater camp to fit neatly onto one coach bus! Regardless of the reason however, means a lot to the people who participated and attended. Even though We are hoping that alumni members of the Music Department can I never had the opportunity to play with an Alumni WE while attending one thing is certain: Mansfield University has one of the oldest wind assist us in this process by completing a short survey concerning MU, I now have a greater appreciation for the student participation ensembles in the country and the legacy created by conductors Bert their educational experience at Mansfield University. A link to the and for the amount of coordination that goes into making the whole Francis and Donald Stanley continues bring pride, distinction and survey can be found on the alumni page on the Music Department One week later, the renowned vocal jazz ensemble, “The Real Group,” experience a success.” recognition to Mansfield University! website at http://music.mansfield.edu/alumni.htm. Your feedback, will appear in concert in Straughn Auditorium on Tuesday, February 24 What was most rewarding to the current director Adam F. Brennan, George Yearick from the class of 1957 was the oldest member comments, and suggestions are essential in our ongoing assessment at 7:30 p.m. The Real Group is a professional a cappella ensemble from was to see the number of recently graduated alums who are returning. to return and was the only charter member present. George played A number of graduates from 2001 to 2008 participated. “I always love of our curricular programs and we sincerely appreciate your Sweden, in constant development since their formation 24 years ago. baritone saxophone in the band under Bertram Francis, but at this to meet the alumni and hear their stories. I last hosted a reunion in contribution to our current self-study process. Mansfield is fortunate to have booked a performance on one of their rare reunion, he decided to help out by playing bass clarinet. With many stories to tell about classmates, conductors and the music program, 2003 – it was our 50th anniversary. The majority of alums who attended Butler Center now has a passenger elevator! You may remember USA tours! George remains firmly connected to the university and the great were folks who went through the program before I arrived at MU. This how cumbersome the old elevator is in Butler. The new passenger A very different type of vocal music will be presented in Steadman experiences he had here at MU. time there were a good number of students who played in the group elevator is built right at the loading dock. on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. by “The Alash Ensemble” of Tuva in when I was the conductor, so it has been great to reconnect and see As you might imagine, some alumni returned with husbands, wives The Music Department will host three extraordinary guest choral Siberia. The group of four singers is world famous for their wide variety what they are up to, although I must admit, I am starting to feel a little and families. In fact, a number of husbands and wives met right here ensembles this spring on the campus of Mansfield University! “The of “throatsinging” styles. ”Alash” are masters of Tuvan throat singing, old!” at MU and in the music program. Cristin (Sabourin) Eick (BM ME American Spiritual Ensemble” will perform a concert of gospel and a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. In thanking the alumni and current members of the group, Brennan 2001) and Timothy Eick (BM ME 1996, MM 2001) are one such spiritual music in Steadman Theatre on Monday evening, February “Alash” are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At noted that the reputation and legacy of this ensemble is owned by all the example. Cris is teaching music in the Bethlehem public schools 16, at 8 p.m. These vocalists have thrilled audiences around the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional members, past and present, who through their outstanding dedication while husband Tim teaches music at Pocono Mountain East High. The and musicianship created meaningful music. If you were present at the the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals and music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with two met while Tim was working on his Master of Music degree and concert you heard just that – meaningful music played with artfulness Broadway numbers. Tenor Dr. Everett McCorvey founded the group western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, Cris was serving as one of the drum majors in the marching band doing her music education degree. The rest, as they say, is history. and a compelling sense of purpose. We’ve come to expect nothing less in 1995, and many of its members have performed in such venues as yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage. Another example of music bringing couples together is found in from the MU Concert Wind Ensemble whose membership, past and the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, We also have an exciting series of guest piano recitals, “Keyed Up for David and Sharon Phetteplace. Sharon earned her BM ME in present, is still dedicated to achieving excellence. San Francisco Opera, Boston Opera and the Atlanta Civic Opera. Winter”. See below for these and many other concerts. Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Mansfield, Pa Mansfield University Permit No. 3 Butler Music Center Mansfield, PA 16933 MU STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The is a new ensemble at the university founded, and directed by Mansfield professor Kenneth Sarch. The new ensemble is comprised Canonic Form and the popular Anderson “Sleigh Ride.” Two Senior of 12 talented string players from the string students were the featured soloists: Stephenie Swart played a university Music Department. Dr. Sarch movement of the J.S. Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor and Rich explained that “the string orchestra Basler played a movement of the J.C. Bach/Cassadesus Viola Concerto. repertory is both varied and exciting! On February 19, 2009, the MU String Chamber Orchestra will For the first time at Mansfield, our perform at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY in a concert for the Write To Us! string students have the opportunity Thursday Morning Music Club followed by a performance at the to study and perform the great string Elmira Free Academy. This program will consist of works by Adler, Joe Murphy is the editor of the Cadenza. Our readers and the faculty like to hear from you. Please write something about your orchestra literature. In fact, most of Jenkins, and Vivaldi and features Dr. Sarch’s arrangement and new professional or personal life on the form and send it to him in care of the Music Department or E-mail him with your news at the jobs available for string Music publication of Benjamin Franklin’s “March, Minuet and Cappriccio.” [email protected] Education majors involve directing and Not only does the new string orchestra at Mansfield offer the developing a string orchestra. Now opportunity for string students to learn the string orchestra literature, Name Class of our string majors will graduate with but also Dr. Sarch wants to provide the opportunity for each string firsthand experience, having studied and student to play as a soloist with this ensemble. News performed in the new string orchestra ensemble. Our debut program last October was presented at the Gmeiner Museum in Wellsboro and began with a Concertino by American composer Samuel Adler, who teaches composition at Juilliard. Following was a touching Cadenza Online romantic piece titled “Heartwounds” by Please clip this form and return to the Music Department, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933 at your earliest convenience. the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. The “St. Paul Suite” by the Name Class of English composer Gustav Holst was next The MANSFIElD UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, on the program. The Vivaldi “Concerto under the direction of Dr. Jeff Jacobsen, opened its season with Phone:( ) for Two Violins” ended the program. a concert on November 2nd with works by Glinka, Bruch, and This double concerto is an exciting Kalinnikov. Featured soloist for the concert was Violin/Viola Professor Mailing Address: Street and harmonious Baroque masterpiece Dr. Kenneth Sarch, performing the Violin Concerto in G Minor by and featured two student violin soloists Bruch. The MUSO finished the semester with a concert on December City State Zip in the orchestra: Stephenie Swart and 3rd with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Menotti, Wagner, and Nelson. Andrew Jones. The MU String Chamber Guest conductors for the Star Spangled Banner included Mansfield E-mail Address: Orchestra (now known as MUSCO) University President Maravene loeschke, and Mansfield Mayor Thomas shared the symphony orchestra holiday Please let us know if you do not have access to E-mail and/or internet and we will continue to send you a hard copy of Wierbowski. The Spring term will feature works by Mendelssohn and program in December at Mansfield the Cadenza. Greig on the February 15th concert; a tour in March; and the Student University playing the Arensky Suite in Concerto/Aria Competition Winner’s Concert on April 19th.