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San Antonio Express-News staff writer David Hendricks wrote a November 3 review of Opera Piccola‘s recent performance. TxState professor Samuel Mungo was praised as “acting effectively” to convey the poignancy of Trouble in Tahiti by Bernstein. Texas State vocal coach Kristin Roach served as musical director and accompanist.
During her Spring faculty development leave, amongst other activities, Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer served as conductor for the West Virginia Elementary All-State Choir in Wheeling, March 19-21. She also served as Adjudicator for the Michigan State Vocal Music Association, near Detroit, April 22-23. Her main leave project, a book draft, Wander the World with Warm-ups, is…
October 1-5, Dr. Vanguel Tangarov served as an adjudicator for the 2014 Plovdiv International Chamber Music Competition in Bulgaria. There were 65 candidates from 11 countries admitted to participate to the live auditions after a long preliminary selection process with live recordings. At the Opening Gala Ceremony/Recital Tangarov performed Bartok’s Contrasts with world-class musicians Elmira…
Todd Oxford’s solo CD “Synaesthesia” was accepted as a 1st-ballot entry for nomination in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. He has launched a new professional performance website: www.toddoxfordsaxophonist.com Oxford recently performed an All State Saxophone Master Class at East Central High School in San Antonio, and concerts at Southwest Episcopal Seminary, Shepherd of the Hills…
TC writes: Two special don’t-miss MUSICIANS FORUMS are coming up. Thursday October 30 at 6:15 in the Performing Arts Center RH, Dr. Artina McCain offers insights into “Muscle Activation Techniques: A new solution to performance injury.” Somos Musicos concert follows at 7.30. Then November 6th Faith Debow introduces “The Lady in Number 6,” an inspiring,…
October 11 some 100 Texas State “Intro to Fine Arts” students attended the Austin Symphony’s special performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scherherazade. The evening began with a “Beyond the Score” dramatization (created for the Chicago Symphony) of the making of this famous piece. Actors portrayed the composer and the title character, while the orchestra demonstrated excerpts from…
TC writes — “The Nobel Prize in chemistry has just been awarded to San Antonio native William Moerner. No, he is not a Bobcat alumnus, but the article in today’s San Antonio Express News reveals that Dr. Moerner played bassoon in the Jefferson High School Band, graduating in 1971 and going on to study mathematics…
Joey M. Martin, Director of Choral Activities, spent a week on the campus of the University of North Florida serving as a guest lecturer during the week of September 22. During his time he served as a clinician for the UNF Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Chorale, and Chamber Singers. His week culminated as the guest…
Our Bobcat Marching Band of more than 300 members had an exciting weekend September 27 and 28. Led by Dr. Kyle Glaser, Saturday they performed at the University of Tulsa football game, cheering on the Bobcats to an overtime victory. On their way back to San Marcos on Sunday, they performed for halftime of the…
Dr. Martin McCain recently completed two residencies at the University of Georgia and University of Alabama. September 4-6, Dr. McCain along with the Minor 4th Trombone Quartet, performed a recital and masterclass at UGA in addition to teaching private lessons. McCain also appeared at the University of Alabama September 13-16, where he gave a masterclass,…