Listening Club for All Ages: August 2015

Recitals celebrate an individual's musical gift or a smaller group of musicians.

Preview the 19th Annual Fall Recital Series at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAolN5ej5q4

Angie Van Scoyk and Sally Hunter Jensen set to perform on Sept. 15

Jackie Jackson performs Sept. 1 and directs the Sept. 22 recital.

Cody Stratton shares original piano composition on Sept. 1

Common Ground plays Celtic and popular music on Sept. 1 recital.

Raggle Taggle Gypsy from last season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OKEEb7HEdc

Gary and Corrie Lynne Player have made music an important part of their family life.

H. Roice Nelson has composed family music which he shares on first recital.

OSU Executive Director plays French horn in Sept. 1 recital.

Southern Utah Quartet will perform a famous Nocturne by chemist Alexander Borodin.

In Jubilo performs for Sept. 22 recital

In Jubilo with Down in the Valley to Pray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFSZAMWwDa0

Jack and Halle Vickers are among the young musicians included in the fall recitals.

Wilhelm, gypsy jazz on the Sept. 8 recital

Wilhelm at Groovefest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCmxNzzpY6Y

19th Annual Fall Recitals for 2015:

September 1: “Notable Fusions”

Directed by Sara Penny

Science and music have many opportunities to intersect and this recital explores music by such notables as Borodin, who was a chemist, as well as sharing music performed by scientists.

Sept. 8: “20^th Century Favorites”

Directed by Suzanne Tegland

From Sibelius and Rachmaninoff to John Williams and Danny Elfman, music of the 20th century spans a wide variety of styles and genres. Come listen to the favorites of others, and maybe you'll discover a new favorite for yourself!

Sept. 15: “Long Live the Music!”

Directed by Sally Hunter Jensen

Join us as we celebrate and toast the continued success of OSU, 25 years in business for our sponsor, The Wizz, and whatever else propels you, with a wide array of passionate performers.

Sept. 15: “Long Live the Music! Directed by Sally Hunter

Join us as we celebrate and toast the continued success of OSU, 25 years in business

for our sponsor, The Wizz and whatever else propels you, with a wide array of

passionate performers.Join us as we celebrate and the toast the continued succes of OSU, 25 years in business for our sponsor, The Wizz, and whatever else propels you, with a wide array of passionate performers

September 22: “Come Fly With Me”
Directed by Jackie Riddle-Jackson

Experience the sounds from around the world as we fly together!

September 29: “Fairy Dust”

Directed by Emily Hepworth

Music is magic! Music delights the ears and ignites imaginations. Sprinkle a little bit of pixie dust and prepare to soar through these musical adventures!

New website will have updates: http://myosu.org/

Recital sponsors: Dennis Loeffel and The Wizz

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Performances from previous recitals:

Chelsea Gardner and her son Britton with a lovely Irish lulllaby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDmUeF_7odc

Country favorite with J.V Berk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjiG_ZgFz8

Gerry Kelsey, Sally Hunter Jensen, and Bill Brough on 2014 recital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZ6SmWJQCo

Harpist Kendra Leavitt's performance with Hubble photography:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ZJthfWqts

Home Girls sing about Home Sweet Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLgndC6rtm8

Pianist Christian Bohnenstengel performs Schubert's Impromptu in A Flat Major Op. 90/4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q6JekO5LHU

More videos at: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrchestraofSouthernU

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Bow motion of Bach Prelude

More photos of bow motion:

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/07/music-through-light-stephen-orlando/

Bach Cello Suite No.1 - Prelude featuring Yo-Yo Ma

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCicM6i59_I

What is Baroque Music?

Music composed approximately 1600 to 1750 including Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Telemann and many other composers. The fugue is one of the important forms which developed in this musical era.
This visualization of prelude and fugue by Bach shows layering harmonies and melodies:

http://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/an-illuminated-visualization-of-bachs-the-well-tempered-clavier

As the Baroque music is elaborate and intricate, so is the architecture and art.

Bach Gavotte with step dancer and violinist:

Violinist and dancer dress up in the style of the period for a famous dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo1LfU67XJc

For more Baroque music resources visit:

http://www.baroquemusic.org/

Gothic cathedrals offered acoustic opportunities for musicians.

Diamond Anniversary of Messiah in Cedar City

This year marks the 75th performance of Handel's Messiah in Cedar City. We hope you will join us on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Heritage Center. Free thanks to sponsorship from State Bank of Southern Utah and the Leavitt Group. Season tickets now available at Cedar Music Store, Whittlesticks, and Heritage Center or from Emily Hepworth, OSU Manager: 435-233-8213.

From a previous performance by OSU, Hallelujah Chorus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU5I-Bk715k