2008 Woodie Awards
Students shine in solo fest, ensembles
Sean Flack
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: A&E
For the past couple of weeks, Kirkwood students have been preparing to take the stage for the annual solo fest and ensemble recital.
Beth Zamzow, recital coordinator and assistant professor of music, said that the student solo fest and ensemble recital consists of nine students, including music and non-music majors. To prepare for the recital, students meet once a week for private lessons with an instructor.
They also practice with an accompanist, which is required for some of the students' work. The recital isn't limited to instrumental pieces but also features vocal performances.
Besides featuring solo performances, the recital includes brass and woodwind ensembles. In addition, some retired community musicians participate.
The students have the opportunity to choose what piece they want to perform.
"I tell them to pick whatever and it's great because they picked a variety," Zamzow said.
The students are performing classics including "Indian Summer" a famous piece from the swing band era. A variety of other works are being performed that range from Mozart to Rachmanioff.
"It really should be enlightening because of the many styles and because they're interacting with community folks," Zamzow replied.
The student solo fest and ensemble recital will take place at 11 a.m. on April 10 in Ballantyne Auditorium.
The honors recital is also scheduled later this month on April 29 at 11 a.m.
Beth Zamzow, recital coordinator and assistant professor of music, said that the student solo fest and ensemble recital consists of nine students, including music and non-music majors. To prepare for the recital, students meet once a week for private lessons with an instructor.
They also practice with an accompanist, which is required for some of the students' work. The recital isn't limited to instrumental pieces but also features vocal performances.
Besides featuring solo performances, the recital includes brass and woodwind ensembles. In addition, some retired community musicians participate.
The students have the opportunity to choose what piece they want to perform.
"I tell them to pick whatever and it's great because they picked a variety," Zamzow said.
The students are performing classics including "Indian Summer" a famous piece from the swing band era. A variety of other works are being performed that range from Mozart to Rachmanioff.
"It really should be enlightening because of the many styles and because they're interacting with community folks," Zamzow replied.
The student solo fest and ensemble recital will take place at 11 a.m. on April 10 in Ballantyne Auditorium.
The honors recital is also scheduled later this month on April 29 at 11 a.m.
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