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Contact
Dale Long
Associate Director of
Communications
(812) 877-8418
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2003-2004 Fine Arts
Series
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Indiana University's Singing Hoosiers |
September 20, 2003 - 7:30 p.m
 Averaging
115 members, the Singing Hoosiers feature collegiate performers
from the world-renowned Indiana University School of Music, as
well as students with a variety of other majors, from business
to chemistry to political science. The group has been called
"America's Premier Concert Show Choir." It performs American
popular music, jazz, and Broadway favorites with dazzling
choreography, energy and style. Michael Schwartzkopf,
professor of choral and music education, is the group's music
director. He has conducted choirs throughout the United States,
Europe and Canada. The Singing Hoosiers have served as musical
ambassadors throughout the world. This past summer, the chorus
completed a European tour, performing concerts in Germany,
Austria, Italy, Switzerland and France. The group has appeared
with Bob Hope, Tony Bennett, Duke Ellington and Hoagy
Carmichael; performed with several professional symphony
orchestras; been nominated for a Grammy Award for "A Disney
Spectacular" and "The Music Man"; and appeared on a popular PBS
Christmas special with Mel Torme. The musical program for the
Rose-Hulman concert won't be decided until early in the fall
semester.
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The Sagee Trio |
October 11, 2003
- 7:30 p.m.
 Getting
its name from the grand Sagee Mountains of North Carolina, this
Florida-based trio consists of three internationally known
musicians: Violinist Carol Cole, cellist David Cole and pianist
Jeannette Koekkoek. They perform with a balance of mature
artistry heard only in the world's finest ensembles. Carol
Cole has performed in the world's most prestigious concert halls
and festivals, and has appeared frequently as a soloist in
Europe. She is an artist-in-residence at the Dreyfoos School of
the Arts in Palm Beach, Fla. David Cole is a fourth
generation musician who has been a soloist with the Philadelphia
Orchestra and the National Symphony in Washington, D.C. He is a
music professor at the New World School of the Arts in Miami,
Fla. Koekkoek is a native of the Netherlands and has performed
in the Far East, U.S., South America and Europe. She is a
much-demanded accompanist and coaches many young pianists in
Italy, where she resides for part of the year. The Sagee Trio
was the featured chamber concert performer at the 2003 Indiana
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Ballet Folklorico Mexico |
December 13, 2003 - 7:30 p.m.
 Spectacular
dances and brilliant, breathtaking costumes highlight this
touring dance company that transcends barriers of language and
cultural influences, bringing new, enriching perspectives. The
group will take persons on a live rhythmical and colorful
excursion throughout Mexico. The show will showcase the
variety of regions such as Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacan, Sonora
and Veracruz; the fascinating folklore of the Aztecs; the
romantic lyrics and poetry of the Mariachi's; and the heroes of
the Mexican Revolution. Dynamic dances will include the famous
Mexican Hat Dance. Lavish, colorful costumes adorned with beads
and suede, and headdresses of pheasant tails (some over 6 feet
long) highlight the re-enactment of ancient rituals. It's all
complemented by original, powerful music. The group is directed
by Jesus Avila and choreographed by Armando Contreras. |
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Trio Indiana |
January 10, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
 This
entertaining trio was formed in 1990 as talented clarinetists James
Campbell, Eli Eban and Howard Klug became professors at the Indiana
University School of Music. They are known for their brilliant
virtuosity, refinement and ensemble perfection. "They bring to their
performances a gust and zest that captures a listener", stated a
recent concert review. The musicians' international backgrounds
(Campbell - Canada; Eban - Israel; Klug - United States) have
established IU's clarinet program as one of the best in the world.
The educational experience relies on shared master classes, team
teaching and professional collaboration, creating a nurturing, yet
highly competitive, learning environment. The trio encourages
contemporary composers (Alfred Prinz, Frederick Fox, Michael Kibbe,
Norman Heim and Eric Mandat) to write for various combinations of
clarinets, sponsors an annual composition contest, presents concerts
and master classes throughout the Midwest, and has two CDs (Crystal
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Aebersold & Neiweem |
January
24, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
 The
husband-and-wife duo pianists Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem are
in their 23rd year of delighting audiences throughout the world,
exposing audiences to the musical riches of both one piano,
four-hand, and two-piano repertoire. The couple's special brand of
musical programming unites favorite master works with rarely heard
pieces often revived by this duo through their international
researches. The duo performed a series of radio recitals on WFMT-FM
in Chicago, covering the complete four-hand works of Mozart,
Schubert, Liszt, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Faure, Ravel and
Stravinsky. After meeting in Italy, Aebersold and Neiweem married in
1973 and have devoted themselves to the exclusive study of the duo
repertoire since 1980. Neiweem graduated from the Juilliard School
while Aebersold is a graduate of the New England Conservatory. They
are currently members of the artist faculty of the Music Institute
of Chicago, and are founders and artistic directors of the Chicago
Duo-Piano Festival. |
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"A
Gilbert & Sullivan Victorian Valentine"
(The Actors' Opera) |
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February 14, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
 What
better way to spend Valentine's Day than enjoying the madcap
musical merriment of Gilbert and Sullivan with a loved one or
friend. The Actors' Opera of New York City will showcase their
dramatic and singing talents by presenting an operetta that captures
Gilbert and Sullivan's somewhat conflicted sentimental and cynical
views on the subject of Love. Featuring five professional singers
and piano accompaniment, this zany evening examines Gilbert's
conundrum he first posed in the operetta "Patience": "What is this
love that upsets everybody and how is it to be distinguished from
insanity?" A search for an answer to that question leads the
Actors' Opera on a merry chase and a musical adventure. The group's
lead baritone is Terre Haute native Nathan Hull, a Schulte High
School and Indiana State University graduate. He helped form the
opera ensemble 10 years ago with mezzo soprano singer Julia Davidson
Truilo, a former winner of the Center for Contemporary Opera
International Competition at Carnegie Hall.
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Engineers in Concert |
 April 24, 2004 - 7:30 p.m.
The
musical talents of Rose-Hulman students, faculty and staff are
showcased in this popular finale to the Fine Arts Series season. The
concert appeals to a variety of musical interests, including
classical violinists, vocal quartets, jazz combos, piano soloists
and, even, bagpipes! The Rose Chorus, Jazz Band and Drama Club also
may perform. Dr. Brad Burchett, assistant professor of mechanical
engineering, organizes the concert. Performers are selected by
audition. Admission is free. |
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Ticket Information |
Single Admission
Adults: $5
Senior Citizens: $3
Non-Rose Students: $3
RHIT Students & Faculty: FREE
*Admission to Engineers In
Concert is FREE!
Advanced tickets for Hatfield Hall performances will be
available the week of each presentation from 1-5 p.m. in
Hatfield Hall. Tickets for Moench Hall performances are only
available the night of the show. |
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