April 24, 2008
Marimbas, sax in the spotlight in two concerts
Talented UW percussion students will perform a variety of music written for the marimba in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Program selections include Brazilian Fantasy, by Ney Rosauro; Etude for A Quiet Hall, by Christopher Deane; and Tribeca Sunflower, by Julie Spencer. Also on the program: A special arrangement of Flight Of The Bumblebee for two marimbas, performed by Craig Wende and Chris Lennard.
Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.
The 20th annual Saxophone Night revs up at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 in Brechemin Auditorium. The concert features solo and ensemble performances by students of faculty artist Michael Brockman.
The program includes Sonata for Saxophone, Tableaux de Provence, Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populair, Quatour pur Saxophone, Brilliance, Rapsodie Brettone, and Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano.
Tickets are $5 at the door.
