August 2, 2009

Guitar Legacy Series
A Tribute to Francisco Tarrega with guitarist Raymond Mueller
Raymond Mueller pays tribute to the Spanish guitarist and composer Francisco
Tarrega, the father of the modern school of guitar playing, on the 100th
anniversary of his death. The concert will feature original works by Tarrega and
selections from the great virtuoso’s concert repertoire performed on a guitar
from the period.

Concert Sponsor: Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums

September 27, 2009
Woodwind & Brass Faculty in Performance
The Conservatory’s outstanding woodwind and brass faculty present a much
anticipated chamber music concert which features new resident brass and
woodwind quintets, along with a variety of instrumental duos and trios.

October 25, 2009
Guitar Faculty in Performance
Always a sold out program, the Conservatory’s diverse guitar faculty presents a
wide-ranging concert, featuring classical, jazz, flamenco, folk, fingerstyle and
bluegrass. Featured guitarists include Peter Baime, Tom Clippert, Ben Kammin,
George Lindquist , Colin O’Brien, Matt Schroeder and Paul Silbergleit. With a
line-up of guitarists this diverse — there is sure to be something for everyone!

January 17, 2010
Chamber Music at the Conservatory
Margaret Butler, oboe; Daniel Roberdeau, clarinet; Joseph Ketchum, violin; Nathan Hackett, viola; John Babbitt, bass,
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of chamber music featuring a performance of
Prokofiev’s Quintet Op. 23 from 1923. Prokofiev’s work is a kinetic, yet lyrical quintet for the unusual combination of oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and double-bass. Works
by Morton Gould and Paquito D’Rivera are also included on this program.

February 14, 2010
Love, Liebe, L’Amour!
Featuring voice faculty members Kathleen Sonnentag, Marlee Sabo, Kathleen Matts, Jenny Gettel, J. Mark Baker, and Robin Pluer
Our Valentine’s Day treat features an afternoon of songs celebrating all the
aspects of love performed in many languages. This has become one of the
Conservatory’s most popular annual traditions…and that’s Amore!

March 7, 2010
Piano Faculty in Concert
Featuring piano faculty members Matthew Bergey, Andrea DeGreiff-Beisser, Teresa Drews, Stefanie Jacob, Janina Knechtges and Fumi Nishikori
Our always anticipated showcase of the Conservatory piano faculty features
classical music, including solos, duets, plus an eight-hand, 2-piano finale!

March 21, 2010
String Faculty in Concert Chamber Music from the Romantic Era
JoAnn Haasler, Tatiana Migliaccio & Joseph Ketchum, violins; Laura Rooney & Daniela Pardo, violas; Michael Ferraro & Jared Snyder, cellos; John Babbitt, bass
Our final Sunday concert of the season spotlights our string faculty in an exciting
program featuring music of Beethoven, Dvorak and Schubert. Join us as we
welcome Spring with the finest in string music.