2004–2005 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 2004-2005 season of Young People’s Concerts will present five concerts, and will again focus on different styles and genres of music and instruments.
2004–2005 Schedule
Saturday, October 16, 2004—The Magic Flute
Come hear the “magic” of the flute with our new professor of flute, Nina Assimakopoulos, and members of the flute studio. This concert is sure to be magical. Bryan Recital Hall.
Saturday, November 6, 2004—Saxophobia
Join Distinguished Artist Professor John Sampen and the amazing BGSU saxophone studio in a whirlwind tour of music’s most colorful and controversial instrument. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the “grandfather” bass and the tiny sopranino, as well as the other members of the entire saxophone family. Bryan Recital Hall.
Saturday, December 4, 2004—All That Jazz
Jazz professor Chris Buzzelli and members of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble present a program of jazz standards that will hve you humming and scatting along! Bryan Recital Hall.
Saturday, February 5, 2005—Afro-Caribbean Ensemble
Join members of the Afro-Caribbean Ensemble, directed by Dr. Steven Cornelius, in a celebration of the music of West Africa. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Kobacker Hall.
Saturday, March 19, 2005—Tubassoon
Do you know what a tuba or a bassoon is? How about a tubassoon? Well, come and find out as the Tuba and Bassoon Ensembles combine for a program of the “lowest” members of the band. Bryan Recital Hall.
All performances will take place at 11 a.m. 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 Box Office will open at 10:30 a.m. for each 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.