2002–2003 Young People’s Concerts
The very successful inaugural season of the College of Musical Arts’ Young People’s Concerts took place during the 1997/98 school year, and was the college’s first-ever series planned specifically for children.
The Saturday morning 45-minute programs, created to introduce young people to various styles of music, focused on entertaining and educating, and all included interactive experiences for children. The 2002/03 season of Young People’s Concerts will present fiveconcerts, and will again focus on different styles and genres of music and instruments.
Saturday, October 26, 2002—Men in Black
Come and experience the wonderful sounds of the University Men’s Chorus with Dr. William Skoog, while learning about what it’s like to sing in a chorus! Hear examples of choral music, including works from the UMC’s upcoming concert. Be sure to warm up your voice before you come, because you might just be asked to sing along!
Saturday, November 16, 2002—Bali, Hi!
Children will have the opportunity to learn about the exotic instrument of Indonesia, the Gamelan. The gamelan, an ensemble of metal and xylophone gongs and drums, is native to the islands of Bali and Java. Dr. David Harnish and the Gamelan Ensemble will talk about the history of the gamelan as well as play several pieces to demonstrate the range of the instruments and the technique required to play them.
Saturday, December 7, 2002—Sound the Trumpet
You’ll hear old, new and familiar music, along with a few surprises. Come prepared to clap, sing and march along with the BGSU Trumpet Ensemble under the direction of Charles Saenz, professor of trumpet.
Saturday, February 8, 2003—Tubatoons
Come hear the incredible sounds of the college’s tuba and euphonium players, under the direction of Velvet Brown, professor of tuba and euphonium. You will be amazed by the range of beautiful and unique sounds these instruments make.
Saturday, March 22, 2003—Percussion!
Dr. Roger Schupp and the BGSU Percussion Ensemble will demonstrate the variety of sounds that percussion instruments can make, explaining about rhythm, patterns and timbre.
All performances will take place at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center. Admission is $1 for children, and $2 for adults, and is payable at the box office the morning of the concert.
The Young People’s Concerts are recommended for children ages 5 and up, but younger music fans are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Moore Musical Arts Center Box Office at (419) 372-8171 or (800) 589-2224.