New building
One doesn’t get to witness a new building under construction on a university campus just every day!
We opened our new building yesterday. What a gem it is!
From the Chair: Music@Webster
From the Chair of the Department of Music, Webster University in Saint Louis
Month: March, 2012
March 21, 2012
Second-Species Counterpoint
My theory class today finished several weeks of learning about species counterpoint. As an in-class project today, I divided the group into three smaller groups, then gave each of those three a cantus in the Aeolian mode on A. One group wrote a first-species counterpoint, another a second-, and another a fourth-species.
The second-species group of three students did their work at the board. They struggled with all the rules they had to remember, but the result was fairly good. It won’t live in the canon of perfect counterpoints, though!
Here’s a shot of the finished product:
March 20, 2012
Dennis Owsley
We officially inaugurated the Dennis Owsley jazz recording archive at Webster University last evening. President Stroble provided some brief remarks and then recognized Dennis. The Man himself spoke a bit in his characteristic and generous fashion. And then the music played, and what sweet and fun music it was. My colleagues Paul DeMarinis, Kim Portnoy, Steve Schenkel, and friends were in a world of enjoyment last evening!
Here are some shots from the presentation before the concert:
Here’s a link to the news release regarding this event and what led to it.
March 18, 2012
Concerts
We invite you to experience our musical offerings for Spring 2012! Here are a few of the concerts and recitals in the next two weeks. As always, more details on these performances and up-to-date information on all Department of Music offerings, including the long roster of student recitals, small ensemble performances, and guest master classes is available at http://www.webster.edu/music, or simply click here for the direct calendar link. Performance locations vary, so please check carefully in order to ascertain the specific hall.
Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. – Jazz at Webster: A Tribute to Dennis Owsley, featuring musical reflections on Saint Louis Jazz History; Moore Auditorium, 470 E Lockwood. $ http://www.webster.edu/news/releases/dennisowsley_concert_1112128.shtml
Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. – Concert Series: Student Percussion Ensemble; Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave. $
Sunday, March 25 at 7 p.m. – Concert Series: Student Instrumental Chamber Ensembles; Community Music School, 535 Garden Ave. $
Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. – Jazz at Webster: Shepard and Davis Scholarships Benefit Concert; Moore Auditorium, 470 E Lockwood. $
Friday, March 30 at 12 noon – Concert Series: Bach’s Lunch; Moore Auditorium, 470 E Lockwood. Free!
March 15, 2012
Times Square
Our colleagues in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts are in NYC this week, where seniors have presented their showcase performances and are now wrapping up their visit. We’re proud of them!
Check out the Times Square story: http://blogs.webster.edu/webstertoday/2012/03/14/snapshot-webster-university-lights-up-times-square/
March 7, 2012
Applause
NPR carried this story recently about curtain calls and applause. I enjoyed it tremendously.
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/06/147973507/the-theatrical-curtain-call-more-than-just-bows
