The University of Akron School of Music's Kulas Concert Series announces its 2011-2012 season with eight spectacular shows, featuring stellar faculty, guest, and student artists!
Season tickets are only $65 for all eight shows. Save $20 off general admission, including Herbie Hancock! To order, call 330-972-8301 or e-mail concerts@uakron.edu.
Individual tickets for all E.J. Thomas Hall shows go on sale Friday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. Tickets are available in advance and at the door while seats remain.
For more information call 330-972-8301, e-mail concerts@uakron.edu or visit www.uakron.edu/music. For information on tickets for events at E.J. Thomas Hall: 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Mark your calendars now for these special events:
Friday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.
Herbie Hancock
“Blue, Gold, and Soul”
E.J. Thomas Hall Main Stage
Pianist and composer Herbie Hancock transcends limits and genres. His five-decade career includes an Academy Award for his "Round Midnight" film score and 14 Grammys, including 2008 Album of the Year. His many compositions — including "Cantaloupe Island," "Maiden Voyage," Watermelon Man," "Chameleon" and "Rockit” — are contemporary standards that influence acoustic, electronic jazz, R&B and modern rock. Presented with the support of The University of Akron’s Office of Diversity, Kulas Concert Series, and E.J. Thomas Hall. $15 general, $10 UA students. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Friday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.
Collage 2011
E.J. Thomas Hall Main Stage
An exhilarating musical thrill ride! This 90-minute non-stop concert will keep you at the edge of your seat as performers appear and disappear throughout the concert hall. Experience the dazzling array of music created by The University of Akron School of Music in a single, breath-taking event. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.
Joe Augustine and Friends
CD Release – “Remembering You”
Stage Door at E.J. Thomas Hall
Join Steinway Artist Joe Augustine and the UA Faculty Jazz Combo to celebrate the release of Joe’s latest CD, “Remembering You.” $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. Seating is limited - advance purchase recommended. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.
Jingle Jazz
E.J. Thomas Hall Main Stage
A jazzy celebration of the holiday season. Featuring Joe Augustine, Jack Schantz and other talented musicians from the UA School of Music. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Sunday, February 26, 3 p.m.
Chamberosity
Guzzetta Recital Hall
Linda Sinanian, violin, Jeffrey Forden, horn, and Christine Dore, piano are known for the “joy-giving communicative quality” of their playing. The group has been the ensemble-in-residence at the Stony Brook Summer Music Festival, the Music At Greenlawn concert series, and the Siena Spirituality Center in Water Mill, and will perform a commissioned work by Cleveland composer Eric Ewazen. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. 330-972-8301 or concerts@uakron.edu.
Sunday, March 25, 3 p.m.
MonsterPianos!
E.J. Thomas Hall Main Stage
Pianists Philip Thomson, Mayumi Kikuchi, guests Tatsuya Nagashima, Caroline Oltmanns, Danute Liauba, Bob Mollard, faculty and students play classical, popular, and original music on eight massed pianos. Bring the family to monstrously good time! Professor Galen Karriker conducts. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Sunday, April 1, 3 p.m.
Paragon Brass Quintet “April Foolishness”
with guest composer/arranger Todd Fiegel
Stage Door at E.J. Thomas Hall
Paragon Brass reprises the musical shenanigans of their many years together, plus adds new surprises! Silent movie expert and composer/arranger Todd Fiegel joins in the musical, multi-media movie mayhem. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. Seating is limited - advance purchase recommended. 330-972-7570 or www.UAEVENTS.com.
Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m.
Dottering Diva
Soprano Jean Blair and friends
Guzzetta Recital Hall
Diva – yes! Dottering – never! Throughout her 41 years teaching and performing at the UA School of Music, Jean Blair has personified grace, beauty and humor. Join Jean for her final faculty recital. With trumpeter Jack Schantz, saxophonist Rich Shanklin, soprano Patricia LaNasa, pianist Laura Silverman and more. A reception follows. $10; $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff/alumni/parents of UA students; $5 non-UA students; free for UA students with ZipCard. Open seating. 330-972-8301 or concerts@uakron.edu.
Season tickets are only $65 for all eight shows. Save $20 off general admission, including Herbie Hancock! To order, call 330-972-8301 or e-mail concerts@uakron.edu.
Individual tickets for all E.J. Thomas Hall shows go on sale Friday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. Tickets are available in advance and at the door while seats remain.
