Stories Tagged ‘Music’

Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet Concert at UA to Highlight Realizing the Dream Events

January 4, 2012 - Filed under: Announcements, Awards & Honors, Events | Tagged: , , ,

The Chris Kozak Jazz Quintet, with Eric Essix on guitar, will highlight the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream celebration, a series of special activities honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on The University of Alabama campus.

Steppenwolf Musicians to Present Lecture, Performance at UA

September 20, 2011 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: , , ,

Renowned rock musicians John Kay and Michael Wilk of Steppenwolf will offer a lecture and performance at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in The University of Alabama's Moody Music Building Concert Hall.

Harpist LeBaron Marks 40th Anniversary of UA’s New College with Concert

August 12, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: ,

Dr. Anne LeBaron, a harpist and composer who is a distinguished alumna of The University of Alabama's New College, will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the recital hall of Moody Music Building.

UA’s University Singers Set to Tour South Korea

May 5, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , , ,

Fifty-five members of The University of Alabama's University Singers and some parents will travel to South Korea for a concert tour from Wednesday, May 11, to Monday, May 23.

Greek Improvisational Musical Expert to Lecture, Perform at UA

April 15, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , , ,

Dr. Danae Stafanou, a musicologist and pianist at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, will present a lecture and concert on improvisational music as part of The University of Alabama's Greece Initiative.

Dramatic Requiem, Spiritual Symphony on Tap for UA Orchestra Concert

April 12, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , ,

The University of Alabama's Huxford Symphony Orchestra, the University Singers and University Chorus will perform Mozart's Requiem and the Symphony No. 3 by contemporary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt at 7:30 p.m. April 22 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.

Pianist Barbara Nissman Concludes UA’s 2010-2011 Celebrity Series

March 9, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , ,

The internationally-acclaimed pianist Barbara Nissman will perform on The University of Alabama campus Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building's Concert Hall.

UA Production of ‘Big River’ Winds Its Way to Montgomery

March 1, 2011 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: ,

The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre will open its doors to Huck Finn and all his friends this April with a production of the American musical "Big River" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15. The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance is staging the performance.

Musical ‘Flora’ Fills UA Theatre With ‘Menace’

February 3, 2011 - Filed under: Announcements, Events | Tagged: , ,

The University of Alabama theatre and dance department presents "Flora, the Red Menace," a musical by the creators of "Chicago" and "Cabaret," from Monday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 20, in the Allen Bales Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.

Trombonist with New York Philharmonic to Perform at UA in Celebrity Series

December 20, 2010 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , , ,

Joseph Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, as part of The University of Alabama School of Music Celebrity Series.

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Presents Original Work in UA’s 2011 Realizing the Dream Concert

December 20, 2010 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , , ,

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will perform “Dream, Child. Hope,” an original composition by Aldophus Hailstork, as the featured work of the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Realizing the Dream Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, in the Moody Music Building concert hall at The University of Alabama.

Noted Organist Highlights 2011 UA Church Music Conference

December 14, 2010 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: , ,

A concert by organist and composer Dr. Pamela Decker will highlight the 2011 University of Alabama Church Music Conference from Friday, Jan. 21, to Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Moody Music Building on the UA campus.

Cutting-edge Jazz Ensemble to Perform at UA’s Ferguson Theatre

November 23, 2010 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , ,

The New York-based contemporary jazz group The Thirteenth Assembly will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Ferguson Center Theatre at The University of Alabama.

Music, Crafts and Culture: UA’s Moundville Native American Festival Returns

September 15, 2010 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: , , , , ,

Two Native American Music Award winners – Muscogee flutist Billy Whitefox and Cherokee guitarist and vocalist Michael Jacobs – highlight this year's Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 9 at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.

Rock Band Kansas to Perform on Campus With UA’s Huxford Symphony

August 12, 2010 - Filed under: Announcements, Events, Highlights, Outreach | Tagged: ,

Kansas, the rock band known for such hits as “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” will perform with The University of Alabama's Huxford Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Sept. 10, in the Concert Hall of Moody Music Building.

UA’s Moundville Celebration Marks Reopening of Museum

Living history and craft demonstrations, music, dance, children's activities and crafts will help visitors celebrate the reopening of Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.

Noted Composer Performs Residency With UA Wind Ensemble

April 16, 2010 - Filed under: Announcements, Events, Outreach | Tagged: ,

The University of Alabama's Wind Ensemble will host composer David Maslanka for a residency Sunday, April 18 to Tuesday, April 20 in UA's School of Music.

‘Langston Hughes Project’ at UA Lends Words, Images, Music, Joy to Great Writer’s Life

“Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods of Jazz—The Langston Hughes Project,” a multimedia presentation featuring Dr. Ron McCurdy, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, in The University of Alabama's Concert Hall at Moody Music Building.

Best of All Possible Shows: UA Presents Bernstein’s ‘Candide’

April 14, 2010 - Filed under: Announcements, Events, Outreach | Tagged: , ,

The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance presents the classic musical "Candide," with music by Leonard Bernstein, from Tuesday, April 20, to Sunday, April 25, in Morgan Auditorium on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.

Slash Pine Poetry Festival Brings Verse, Music to UA, Community

April 5, 2010 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: , , ,

The Slash Pine Poetry Festival, featuring more than 40 national and regional poets and authors performing two days of readings, will be Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at Woods Quad on The University of Alabama campus, as well as venues in Tuscaloosa and Northport.

UA Presents Full-Length ‘Cinderella’ Ballet

The University of Alabama department of theatre and dance presents the Sergei Prokofiev ballet “Cinderella” from Monday, March 29, to Saturday, April 3, at the Gallaway Theatre in Rowand-Johnson Hall in the UA Theatre District.

Voice Teacher Belts Out Lessons at UA

March 24, 2010 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: ,

Bill Reed, a leading theatrical voice teacher, will present a "Singers On Stage Workshop" Friday, March 26, and Saturday, March 27, at The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance.

Druid City Arts Festival Highlights Area’s Music; UA Co-Sponsors

March 23, 2010 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: , , ,

The University of Alabama's Creative Campus Initiative presents the first Druid City Arts Festival Saturday, March 27, on the City Fest Lot in downtown Tuscaloosa.

Acclaimed Pianist Spencer Myer to Perform for UA’s Celebrity Series

March 9, 2010 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , ,

Spencer Myer, who is rapidly becoming known as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, will perform on The University of Alabama campus at 2 p.m. March 28 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.

Triton Brass Quintet Continues UA Celebrity Series

January 13, 2010 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: , ,

Triton Brass Quintet, the dynamic ensemble that features five of the Boston area's most talented young musicians, will perform on The University of Alabama campus at 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 in the Concert Hall of the Moody Music Building.

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