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Music
Sunday, February 19
L2Ork - The Linux Laptop Orchestra
The Department of Music presents L2Ork, the Linux Laptop Orchestra, in concert. L2Ork (pronounced as lohrk) is the world’s first orchestra of its kind, built on Linux. Established upon the foundation established by earlier ventures PLOrk and SLOrk, L2Ork was founded by Dr. Ivica Ico Bukvic in May 2009 as part of Virginia Tech Music Department’s Digital Interactive Sound & Intermedia Studio (DISIS). Designed and produced by exclusively undergraduate researchers, L2Ork consists of up to fifteen tightly networked, yetindependently operated laptop computers running open source software (Linux, PD).
Instead of designing new instruments, L2Ork’s focus is on perfecting use of existing technologies within a context of astandardized ensemble. Consequently, what arguably sets L2Ork apart from a growing number of laptop orchestras is its focus on physical presence and performance practice, consistent exploration of coupling traditional instruments with contemporary technology, and tight integration of networked data streams that fundamentally alter the orchestra’s properties and consequently sound. The performance choreography borrows cues from Taiji and other Martial Arts and captures the ensuing motion data through the use of Nintendo Wiimote controllers.
5 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.
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Music
Thursday, February 23
Airi Yoshioka, violin, with Adam Kent, piano
We regret that this event has been cancelled.
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Music
Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31
UMBC Jazz Festival
The Department of Music presents the UMBC Jazz Festival under the direction of Matthew Belzer.
On Friday, March 30, the festival will feature the UMBC Jazz Ensemble and the John Blount-Dave Tucker Big Band.
On Saturday, March 31, the festival will feature the Maryland All-State Jazz Band and the UMBC Faculty Jazz Ensemble.
7 pm both evenings, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free, donations accepted. (Admission to the Maryland All-State Jazz Band TBA.)
Funds raised through ticket sales for this event will be administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC. |
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Music
Thursday, April 12
Musicians from SoundSCAPE
The Department of Music presents Musicians from SoundSCAPE, featuring Aiyun Huang, percussion; Tony Arnold, voice; Thomas Rosenkranz, piano; with Lisa Cella, flute. Their program of contemporary music will be announced in early 2012.
Aiyun Huang enjoys a musical life as soloist, chamber musician, conductor, producer, researcher and teacher. She was the First Prize and the Audience Award winner at the 2002 Geneva International Music Competition. She has commissioned and championed over 100 works in the last two decades working with composers internationally.
John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune writes, "anything sung by soprano Tony Arnold is worth hearing." Hailed by the New York Times as "a bold and powerful interpreter," she has gained international acclaim for sparkling and insightful performances of the most daunting contemporary scores. In 2001, Ms. Arnold was thrust into the international spotlight when she became the only vocalist ever to be awarded first prize in the Gaudeamus International Interpreters Competition.
Thomas Rosenkranz has performed on four continents and is in demand nationally and internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and artist teacher. He is a recipient of the Classical Music Fellowship Award from the American Pianists Association. As a Cultural Ambassador sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, he often travels to North Africa and the Middle East promoting goodwill through his performances both in traditional classical music settings and with his longstanding collaborations with musicians from other cultures.
As a champion of contemporary music, Lisa Cella has performed throughout the United States and abroad. She is Artistic Director of San Diego New Music and a founding member of its resident ensemble NOISE. She is an associate professor of music at UMBC and a founding member of its faculty contemporary music ensemble, Ruckus.
8 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. $7 general admission, $3 seniors, free for students, free with a UMBC ID. To order tickets in advance using a credit card, order online through MissionTix or call 410-752-8950. Tickets will also be available at the door, cash or check only.
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Music
Thursday, May 3
UMBC Jazz in Concert
The Department of Music presents UMBC Jazz in Concert under the direction of Matthew Belzer and Tom Lagana.
7 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free, suggested donation $15.
Funds raised through ticket sales for this event will be administered by the UMBC Foundation for the benefit of UMBC. |
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Saturday, May 5
Jubilee Singers
The Department of Music presents the Jubilee Singers (followed immediately by the UMBC Gospel Choir) under the direction of Janice Jackson.
7 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.
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Music
Thursday, May 10
UMBC Wind Ensemble
The Department of Music presents the UMBC Wind Ensemble under the direction of Richard Spece. The Ensemble is comprised of exceptional woodwind, brass and percussion performers who enjoy the challenge of performing excellent concert literature.
8 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.
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Music
Friday, May 11
Department of Music Honors Recital
The Department of Music presents an Honors Recital.
8 pm, Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.
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