UW-Fond du Lac presents music student recital on May 1

Fond du Lac, Wis. – Original composition and solo works by University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac music students will be performed at a special recital to be held at 7 p.m. on May 1 in the Prairie Theater, 400 University Dr. The public is welcome to attend this free event.

The evening will include solo performances by applied music students James Blanck and Justin Parsons on guitar, students of Charles Combe; Jennifer Bell, Emily Kasprzak, Andy Senecal, Eva Thelen and Katie Thompson, voice students of Grace Jones; and Jenny Jacobs on viola, student of Steve Schani.

The program will include original compositions by students enrolled in the Music Theory II course.

“The original composition is a class assignment in which the students apply theoretical knowledge to performance practice,” said Patricia Eby, UW-Fond du Lac music professor and instructor for the course. “Students compose the pieces following common practice period composition guidelines, create a musical score using the computer program ‘Finale’ and find musicians who will perform the pieces and rehearse with the ensemble.”

Original compositions include “Untitled” for two pianos by Justin Parsons, “Theorendifical” for guitar and bass by Joshua K. Loppnow, “Voyage” for violin and viola by Jenny Jacobs and ”Andy’s Tune” for violin and piano by Andy Senecal.

For more information call 929-3600.

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