The February 4th concert
is sponsored by
Concert Preview
Frank Martin's Concerto for Seven Wind Instruments and Timpani will
feature as soloists flautist Dr. Roger Martin, oboist William Woodworth,
clarinetist Dan Hearn, bassoonist James Lotz, hornist Dr. Greg Danner, Dr.
Charles Decker, trumpet; trombonist Joshua Hauser and timpanist Joseph
Rasmussen. All are on the music faculty at Tennessee Technological
University where they maintain busy schedules as teachers and performers.
Next Preview Luncheon is in Cookeville
Symphony Social
Edward Elgar is England's greatest 19th Century composer. His Serenade for
Strings is a short, three movement work, which is just a jewel. It is
immediate in impact, and wastes no time in getting to the heart of the
matter, due in no small part to its brevity.
Frank Martin was a mid 20th Century Swiss composer whose music incorporated
elements of German and French composition, as well as jazz influences.
Also, as the son of a Calvinist minister, this composer had a religious bent
which periodically emerges in his music. His greatest influence was J.S.
Bach, and you may hear little references to the genre of the Brandenburg
Concerti in this work. The Concerto for Seven Winds, Timpani and Strings
will feature the principal players from the Bryan Symphony Orchestra in
a three movement traditionally structured concerto which alternates between
soloist and concerto grosso passages. You're sure to enjoy the variety of
instrumental colors as well as music which is perfectly characteristic for
each instrument.
John Corigliano is a contemporary American composer. His Voyage for
Strings is a slow, meditative work of great beauty. Only nine minutes
in duration, Corigliano's work combines lovely melodic passages with
extraordinarily beautiful harmonies. This haunting piece is about to become
one of your favorites.
Beethoven needs no introduction, but you might want to know that the Bryan
Symphony Orchestra will be using a new, critical edition as it performs the
Symphony No. 8. After years of hearing the old edition, you may be
surprised at some of the new details you hear. This is a symphony in the
very best of spirits. Its humor is contagious - listen for Beethoven's
wrong notes which jump out in unisons - as well as his unexpected
modulations, and assymetrical phrases which keep you guessing throughout the
work. It's a delightful symphony less than 25 minutes long, and I know that
it will leave you smiling at the end.
So here is a program which juxtaposes a number of styles from the classics
to the current. I hope you enjoy it!
John Dodson
At this social you will have the opportunity to enjoy the delicious
appetizers of Grada Casey and Grade-A Catering. And as always, we will have
a preview of Sunday's concert.
The auction portion of the evening will feature several interesting items
from which to choose. Southern Lights Neon Graphics, located here in
Cookeville on West Broad St., has generously donated a neon clock for your
business or home. This is a really fun and handsome piece which you can
customize to your taste. We also have a dessert-a-month for an entire year
donated by The M.A.D. Baker, Tristessa Howard. Tristessa specializes in
gourmet cheesecakes, but has a full array of dessert options from which you
can choose. And last, but by no means least, we have a wonderful and unique
dinner for eight. Grade-A Catering and Brentwood Wine and Spirits are
joining together to offer an evening of hearty German fare and delicious
specialty Belgian ales for our first ever beer-tasting party. This should
prove to be loads of fun for the lucky bidder, and what better way to spend
a cold winter evening!
Please note that parking at this Social is limited, and we ask that you
enter Loweland Road from Washington Avenue, limiting your parking to one
side of the road. Carpooling is suggested. Thank you, and I look forward
to seeing you there.
Jan Tate
Tickets for the February 4th concert may be reserved by calling
THANK YOU
Bryan Symphony Orchestra
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by Dr. Catherine Godes
february 4, 2:00 p.m.
Bryan Fine Arts Building, Room 223
Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Faculty to be Featured on February 4th
Concert
Certainly Bryan Symphony Orchestra audiences are familiar with the soloists
on our next program! These fine musicians are heard leading their
respective sections on each concert given by the orchestra. However, this
is a rare chance to enjoy their collective artistry in a single concerto!
Friday, February 2nd, 12:00
First Presbyterian Church
20 North Dixie Avenue
Cookeville, Tennessee
Reservations may be made by calling 372-6088
Reservations are required and should be made by Wednesday, January 31.
Cost: $6.00 for Association members, $10.00 for non-members.
Payment may be made at the door.
Our preview luncheon in Crossville in November was highly successful with
almost fifty patrons attending. The luncheon will be back in Crossville in
March.
Friday, February 2nd, 6-8 p.m.
The home of Richard and Nancy Williams
461 Loweland Road
Reservations may be made by calling 372-6088.
Cost is $10.00 for Association members, $20.00 for non-members.
Reservations requested by Monday, January 29. Payment may be made at the
door.
THE CONDUCTOR'S NOTES
There are as many kinds of concerts as there are pieces and combinations of
works. This particular program features four rather brief works from various
periods and countries. Put together, though, it offers both variety and, I
hope, interest to you.
Welcome to the New Year!
Here we are in the new year, and we plan to usher it in"symphony style."
Our next Symphony Social will take place on Friday, February 2nd, from 6 to
8 p.m. at the home of Dr. Richard and Nancy Williams at 461 Loweland Road in
Cookeville.
Volunteer Coordinator
TICKETS
372-6088.
Adults: $20.00
Students: $ 8.00
Reservations can also be made via e-mail.
Acknowledgement of these reservations will be made via return e-mail.
bryansymph@tntech.edu
Thank you to all season ticket holders who have notified us when you have
been unable to attend a concert. The resale of your seats bring additional
revenue to the orchestra, and it helps insure seating for those who may be
waiting for a ticket.
If you cannot attend the February 4th concert, please let us know your seat
is available by calling 372-6088 or you can e-mail the BSO office at bryansymph@tntech.edu
January 28 3 pm John Wells Organ Recital
January 30 8 pm Radu Georgescu Guest Violin Recital
February 4 3 pm Bryan Symphony Orchestra
February 6 8 pm Cumberland Quintet
February 7 7 pm Derryberry Award Competition Recital
February 13 8 pm Faculty Brass Quintet
February 19 8 pm Chris McCormick Faculty Recital
February 22 8 pm Concert Band
February 23 7 pm Vienna Boys Choir - Memorial Gym
February 27 8 pm TTU Jazz Ensemble
March 1 8 pm University Orchestra
March 4 3 pm Bryan Symphony Orchestra
Office: Room 355 372-6088
Bryan Fine Arts Building
e-mail address: bryansymphony@tntech.edu
Gail Luna, Executive Director and Co-editor of Notes and Notices
Last Updated: January 25, 2001
For more information, contact
bryansymphony@tntech.edu
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