Nov 16, 2009 Events

OK, you asked for it. Here is the list of performance and rehearsals for the week of Nov. 16th:

Nov. 16th (Mon) - Central Foundation Dress Rehearsal for the Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Concert:
- 6-8 pm, Staples

Nov. 17th (Tues) - Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble Concert
- Call is 6:45 pm. Concert dress - all black
- 8:00 pm concert

Nov. 18th (Wed) - Harvest Dinner - CF is performing
- Meal starts at 6:00 pm
- CF starts playing at 5:30ish

Nov. 19th (Thurs) - 2nd Brass Area Recital
- 11:00 am - Nathan James performing Drie Bagatelles by Hummel

Nov. 20th (Fri) - Instrumental Workshop
- 10:30- 11:45 am Breathing/MP discussion (not required if you have a class or work, otherwise, please be there - dressed professionally.
- 1:00-2:15 pm - Large ensemble (CF performs a work or two).(not required if you have a class or work, otherwise, please be there - dressed professionally.

Past the week of Nov. 16th

Nov. 24th - LAST STUDIO CLASS FOR THE SEMESTER - PARTY! Bring food if you want. I will supply drinks, chips, napkins, utencils, etc.

Dec. 1st - Honors Recital
- 11:00 am - Staples

Dec. 3rd - Honors Recital
- 11:00 am Staples

Dec. 4th - Dickens Downtown Festival - Christmas Quartet
- 5:00-7:00 pm - Art Reach Gallery (Broadway - near Max and Emily's)

Dec. 5th - Dickens Downtown Festival - Central Foundation
- 5:00-7:00 pm - Art Reach Gallery (Broadway - near Max and Emily's)

Dec. 6th - FINALS WEEK!

Trombone Ensemble Concert

Studio,
There has been some confusion as to the when the trombone concert is taking place. It is Thursday (29 October), not tonight. The concert is required. Just thought I would help clear up the confusion.

Dr. Cox

Studio Recital No. 2

Studio,
Don't forget, Studio Recital No. 2 is tonight (Sunday - 25 October, 2009) at 5:00 pm in Chamichian. This is a REQUIRED recital. Also, great job to all who performed at the Friday night's recital (Recital No. 1). Wonderful performances! Very musical, solid and entertaining (in a GOOD way). See you all in a few hours.

Dr. Cox

Dr. Lindahl's Recital

Studio,
As a reminder, Dr. Lindahl's recital is tonight at 8:00 pm in Staples. This is a REQUIRED concert. Also, Jessica Parij's recital is tomorrow (10/16/09) at 7:00 pm in Chamichian. This is also REQUIRED.

Thank you,
Dr. Cox

Sunday All-Gillingham Concert

Hello all.
This Sunday at 4:00 pm is an "All-Gillingham" concert as part of TubaBach in Big Rapids, Michigan. Some of the works being performed are:

Vintage
Blue Lake Fantasies
Diversive Elements for Tuba, Euphonium and Piano
Divertimento for Tuba, Horn and Piano
2008 (New euphonium concerto)
FF Fanfare
and several other works.

Performers:
featuring - Dr. Ed Mallett - tuba and euphonium
Dr. Mark Cox - tuba
Dr. Bruce Bonnell - horn
Dr. Mary Jo Cox - piano
An Allstar band for the new concerto

The concert will be held at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium (use MapQuest or a GPS to find it).

This is NOT a required concert, but it would be GREAT to have some of you there. Big Rapids is 1 hour due west. Follow M20 (High Street) to Big Rapids. Hope to see some of you there -

Dr. Cox

Studio Class for 10/8

(a picture of me after yesterday was finished)

Studio Class - 8 October 2009

Room - 156

Holst - mvts 2, 3 and 4

Robertson - P. D.

Tuba/Euph Ensemble Rehearsal

6 October 2009 rehearsal -

- Room 218

- New work - Francis
- Amporita Roca
- Holst - mvts 2, 3 and 4

Attached is a photo that might help for future rehearsals.

Studio Class - Mouthpieces only

Studio class - Room 230 - mouthpieces and breathing exercises only.

Tuba/Euph Ensemble Rehearsal

Thursday's rehearsal (10 September 2009) for Night on Bald Mountain and Suite in F is in room 156 at 11:00 am. Please be ready to PLAY at 11:00.

Thanks,

Dr. Cox