Serving both the university community and the entire Gulf Coast region through profound artistic and academic achievement, the Department of Music Musical Arts Concert Series features faculty recitals and student ensemble performances worthy of inclusion on anyone's "not-to-be-missed" list of events. Regular MAS attendees have been treated since 2001 to an average of 30 concerts per season. Student ensemble programs range from regular concerts by the Symphony Band, University Chorale, Opera & Musical Theatre, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Flute Choir and Brass Ensembles, while the performing faculty normally is represented in half of the series in the form of terrific solo and chamber ensemble recitals. And as if this lineup of concert opportunities was not enough, our patrons during 2009-2010 will be introduced to the department's most recent addition -- the USA Wind Ensemble.
Scheduled for the most part in USA's Laidlaw Performing Arts Center 240-seat Recital Hall, concerts on the Musical Arts Series begin at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and at 3:00 p.m. for scheduled Sunday events. Tickets for admission to all MAS concerts are sold at the door only (except where indicated) and generally the hall is open to our patrons 45 minutes in advance of each presentation. Except where indicated, tickets are $5 each for general admission and only $3 each for USA faculty and staff, students and all seniors. Questions regarding special accommodation or other considerations should be directed to the Events Coordinator (251-460-7116) or the Music Department Staff (251-460-6136).
Need a Musical Arts Concert Series schedule? You have many options here, including clicking on our website calendar, checking out the calendar list to the right or, if you prefer, see the list printed below in chronological order. Peruse the online calendar during the season and you will see that details regarding each concert will be added as available. Given all of that information, you will be able to either pick-and-choose which concerts to attend as the season progresses, or just attend them all, remembering of course to arrive early to get your preferred seat!
Interested in buying an economical pass to our MAS concerts? Members of the university community and residents of the region-at-large are invited to show their support of the University of South Alabama music program by purchasing a Season Ticket and/or by joining the department's Musical Arts Society. In pursuing this option, you will have the opportunity to buy either an Individual Season Ticket or the Family Season Ticket, allowing you the freedom to attend all the faculty and student recitals and concerts listed on our MAS schedule. These season passes are offered to you at a discounted rate and provide the convenience of entering the venue without the hassle of cash or writing a check!
2) Contact the department secretary, Peggy Doyle, by calling 251-460-6136 or via email at pdoyle@usouthal.edu, being certain to provide your mailing address and a phone number. When calling or emailing, be sure to let us know specifically that you want the Season Ticket Purchase Form for the Musical Arts Concert Series.
See you at the concert!
MUSICAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES LIST
September 2009 - Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – The French Connection – Andra Bohnet, Faculty Flute Recital with pianist Robert Holm, harpist Katie Ott and clarinetist John Craig Barker.
- Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – The Heart of a Woman – Angelina Trimm, soprano, Faculty Voice Recital with guest vocalist Barbara Hernandez and pianist Laura Moore.
- Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Thomas Rowell, tenor, Faculty Voice Recital with pianist Robert Holm.
October 2009 - Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – The Madrigal Mystery Tour… and Beyond! – USA Concert Choir and University Chorale Fall Concert. Laura Moore, conductor.
- Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Peter Wood, Faculty Trumpet Recital with pianist Robert Holm.
- Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. – Jerry Alan Bush, Faculty Piano Recital.
- Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Brock McGuire Band of County Claire, Ireland Special Guest Concert.
Concert sponsored jointly by USA Music and Mithril. Advance ticket purchasing available for this concert at www.mithril.us or 800-838-3006. $15 general / $10 students.
MAS pass holders must purchase separate tickets for this event!
November 2009 - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Joyce Sylvester, soprano, Faculty Voice Recital.
- Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Wind Ensemble Fall Concert. Greg Gruner, conductor.
- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert. Tracy Heavner, director.
- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Flute Choir Fall Concert. Andra Bohnet, director.
- Friday, November 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Opera Theatre presents Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre. Thomas Rowell, director.
- Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. – USA Opera Theatre presents Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre. Thomas Rowell, director.
- Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Fall Percussion Ensemble Extravaganza featuring an appearance by the USA Jag Drumline. Mike Sammons, director.
December 2009 - Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Concert Choir and University Chorale Holiday Concert. Laura Moore, conductor.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – Stocking Stuffers – The Silverwood Quartet presents a Special Guest Holiday Music Concert.
January 2010 - Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – The Archduke Piano Trio performs Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. Robert Holm, pianist, with violinist Enen Yu, cellist Guo-Sheng Huang and clarinetist John Craig Barker.
February 2010 - Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – A Night of Romantics – Daniel Driskell, Faculty Piano Recital featuring music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Chopin.
- Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – Faculty Brass Recital featuring Jodi Wood, horn and Keith Bohnet, trombone with pianists Robert Holm and Laura Moore.
- Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – Chopin Bicentennial – The Archduke Piano Trio performs chamber music by Chopin. Robert Holm, pianist, with violinist Enen Yu and cellist Guo-Sheng Huang.
- Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Wind Ensemble & Symphony Band Winter Concert. Greg Gruner and Ward Miller, conductors.
 March 2010 - Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Concert Choir and University Chorale present Faure's Requiem in a special concert located at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church (Old Shell Road and Westminster Way). Laura Moore, conductor with organist Randy Sheets.
- Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. – American Brass Quintet Special Guest Concert. Advance ticket purchasing available for this concert at special ticket prices of $15 general / $10 students. MAS pass holders must purchase tickets for this event!
April 2010 - Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – The Four B’s – Robert Holm, Faculty Piano Recital.
- Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert. Tracy Heavner, director.
- Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Symphony Band Spring Concert. Ward Miller, conductor.
- Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Opera Theatre presents The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Thomas Rowell, director.
- Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. – USA Opera Theatre presents The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Thomas Rowell, director.
- Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – Spring Percussion Ensemble Gala also featuring the USA World Music Ensemble. Mike Sammons, director.
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Flute Choir Spring Concert featuring an appearance by USA Flute Choir Alumni from the past 25 years. Andra Bohnet, director.
- Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. Greg Gruner, director.
- Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. – USA Concert Choir and University Chorale Spring Concert. Laura Moore, conductor.
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