Adventist University of the Philippines Ambassadors

Join us for a special short concert featuring the award-winning choir from the Adventist University of the Philippines.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
Free; Donations accepted

Sergio Babayan, Piano

Sergio Babayan

Presented by Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts and the Fresno State Armenian Studies Program

Works by Couperin, C.P.E. Bach, Brahms, and Schubert
Acclaimed for the immediacy, sensitivity, and depth of his interpretations, Sergei Babayan’s performances reveal an emotional intensity and bold energy, equipping him to excel in repertoire ranging from Rameau to Ligeti. Winner of the 1989 Robert Casadesus International Piano Competition in Cleveland, this Armenian pianist returns to Fresno for another display of his “phenomenal level of color and imagination” (The American Record Guide). This concert is co-sponsored with the Fresno State Armenian Studies Program.

Sunday, September 21, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$18 General; $12 Seniors; $5 Students
Reservations are Encouraged

Proceeds to benefit the Special Piano Events Fund

Wind Orchestra

Wind Orchestra

The university’s premier wind band will perform a variety of the finest literature available for concert band. Dr. Gary P. Gilroy, Director of Bands, serves as the conductor of this wonderfully talented group of Fresno State students.

Thursday, October 9, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Students/Faculty/Staff/Seniors

Markus Groh, Piano

Marcus Groh, Piano

Presented by Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts

Works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schulhoff, and Liszt
Winner of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth International Piano Competition in Brussels in 1995, Markus Groh has established himself as Germany’s leading pianist of his generation conquering the most prestigious venues worldwide. Consistently lauded for his astonishing power and sound imagination, he has been praised as “a worthy heir to Wilhelm Backhaus, Edwin Fischer, and Wilhelm Kempff” (Berliner Morgenpost).

Friday, October 10, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$18 General; $12 Seniors; $5 Students
Reservations are Encouraged

Jazz Composers Orchestra

The Jazz Composers Orchestra, a burnin' ensemble made up of Fresno's top jazz artists, opens it's fifth year in existence with a concert of original and inventive arrangements. Our own Jazz Band "A" will open the concert. This is a MUST HEAR for 2008!

Monday, October 13, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$8.00 General; $5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, October 16, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Student

Fresno State Wind Orchestra with Clovis North High School

The university’s premier wind band will join the Clovis North High School Wind Ensemble for this special off-campus event. Fresno State Alumnus David Lesser serves as the Director of Bands at Clovis North High School. Dr. Gilroy will guest conduct the Clovis North High School Wind Ensemble and David Lesser will guest conduct the Fresno State Wind Orchestra. This concert takes place in the fabulous new Clovis Unified School District concert hall, named in memory of Mr. Paul Shaghoian who completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music at Fresno State. Mr. Shaghoian served as a Graduate Assistant Marching Band Director from 1996 until 1998 with Dr. Gilroy.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
7 p.m.
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall - Fresno, CA
Call (559) 327-5000 for details

An Evening with Julie Spencer and Gernot Blume, Percussion

Julie Spencer and Gernot Blume

Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$10 General;
$8 Faculty/Staff/Seniors;
$6 Students

Symphonic Band

Monday, October 27, 2008
7:30 p.m. - Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Fresno State Hornists in Recital

Fresno State French Horn Students perform a mix of solo and ensemble works ranging from Baroque to Contemporary film music.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
Free; Seating Limited

Fresno State Jazz Bands "A" and "B"
JAZZ-O-WEEN

Fresno State's Jazz Bands "A" and "B" in concert. GREAT jazz, GREAT costumes, GREAT fun!!! Bring your children in costume (or yourself).

Thursday, October 30, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$7 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Richard Glazier, Piano

Richard Glazier, Piano

Special Event (Not part of the subscription series)
Presented by Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts

“Gershwin - Remembrance and Discovery”
From their days in Tin Pan Alley and Broadway, to Carnegie Hall and the final years in Hollywood, George and Ira Gershwin were popular music royalty - the golden songwriting team that created some of our most memorable and beloved music. Richard Glazier is a master storyteller whose charming, insightful narration is the perfect accompaniment to his brilliant piano performances. Playing rare arrangements of the great Gershwin songs, and the complete solo piano version of Rhapsody in Blue, Glazier brings his audiences entertainment of the highest order.

Sunday, November 2, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$18.00 General; $12.00 Seniors; $5.00 Students
Reservations are Encouraged

Dr. Anthony Radford, Baritone

New faculty member Dr. Anthony Radford and his wife Sarah Thrasher join pianist Hatem Nadim performing songs by Pfitzner, Brahms, Debussy, and Ives.

Monday, November 3, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6.00 General;
$5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Student Composers Recital

All works on the program are composed by Fresno State student composers, and performed by students in the Fresno State music department.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$8 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Intergenerational Concert:
Rutter's The Reluctant Dragon

Continuing the tradition of inviting children to live performances, the Community Chorus Coro Piccolo and Bach Children's Choir present works for all ages.

Saturday morning, November 8, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Concert Hall
$5 General Admission

Intergenerational Concert:
Rutter's The Reluctant Dragon and Requiem

The Community Chorus Master Chorale and Coro Piccolo present works for all ages.

Saturday evening, November 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$15 General Admission
$8 Students

Intergenerational Concert: Rutter's The Reluctant Dragon and Requiem

The Community Chorus Master Chorale and Coro Piccolo present works for all ages.

Sunday afternoon, November 9, 2008
2:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$15 General; $8 Students

Percussion Ensemble

Monday, November 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Fresno State Guitar Quartets & Chamber Music

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6.00 General; $5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Flute Studio and Flute Ensemble

Students from the flute studio of Dr. Teresa Beaman will perform solos, accompanied by Hatem Nadim, piano. The Flute Ensemble will inaugurate its new Contrabass Flute.

Thursday, November 13, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6.00 General; $5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Fall Choral Classics

Fall Choral Classic

A special concert featuring Fresno State Choirs.

Friday, November 14, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Clendenin Brass Quintet

Clendenin Brass Quintet

Enjoy a dazzling performing by the department's premier brass group.

Sunday, November 16, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$5 General;
$3 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Percussion Studio Recital

Monday, November 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
Free; Seating limited

Saxophone Studio in Recital

Students from the saxophone studio of Dr. Alan Durst will perform solos.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Alan Durst, Saxophone

Alan Durst, Saxophone

Faculty saxophone recital featuring Dr. Alan Durst.

Thursday, November 20, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Opera Workshop

Opera Workshop

Students in the Fresno State Opera Workshop present a program of Opera in English. Join us as we explore the world of music and drama that is unique to opera.

Friday, November 21, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Sunday, November 23, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

String Chamber Ensembles

Saturday, November 22, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Anne-Marie McDermott, Piano

Ann-Marie McDermott

Presented by Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts

Works to be announced.
A luminous, boldly emotive pianist who conveys great sensitivity and spirituality through her playing, American pianist Anne-Marie McDermott is widely celebrated for her expressive performances on the world's most illustrious stages. Winner of an Avery Fisher Career Development Award and a champion of works ranging form Bach to Prokofiev, she is praised for the “love, intelligence, and boundless enthusiasm” (Gramophone Magazine) in her playing.

Sunday, November 23, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$18 General;
$12 Seniors; $5 Students

Band Spectacular

See the Jazz Band “A”, the Wind Orchestra and the Bulldog Marching Band all in one concert.

Monday, Nov. 24 *OR* Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$6 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Guitar Studio

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$6.00 General; $5.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

President's Quintet in Concert

President's Quintet

The university’s top scholarship woodwind quintet will perform standard and contemporary works from the repertoire.

Thursday, December 4, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$5.00 General;
$3.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Fresno State Jazz Bands Holiday Concert

Fresno State's Jazz Bands "A" and "B" in concert. Begin your holiday season with a wonderful stocking full of jazz!!!

Friday, December 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Concert Hall
$7 General;
$5 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Konzert for Kids: Santa Plays Everyone's Holiday Favorites!

Students from the university’s premier concert band, The Wind Orchestra, will present a dazzling display of Holiday Favorites as the Konzert For Kids series returns to Fresno State. This short 1-hour concert will delight your youngsters while giving them some cultural exposure to holiday favorites from around the world. Santa himself will make an appearance to close the concert. This is a wonderful family event!

Saturday, December 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. AND 10:30 a.m.
Concert Hall
$5.00 General; $20.00 for the entire family
Tickets available at the door only

Fresno State Symphony Orchestra

Fresno State Symphony Orchestra

A special off-campus holiday celebration featuring faculty pianist Andreas Werz performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Conducted by Dr. Thomas Loewenheim.

Saturday, December 6, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall - Fresno, CA
Contact (559) 327-5000 for details

Piano Majors in Concert

Sunday, December 7, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Wahlberg Recital Hall
$5.00 General; $2.00 Faculty/Staff/Seniors/Students

Symphonic Band

The Fresno State Symphonic Band presents its final performance of the fall semester off-campus at Washington Union High School.

Monday, December 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Washington Union High School - Easton, CA
Call (559) 485-8805 for details

Fresno State Gospel Choir

Sunday, December 14, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$7.00 General

Emanuel Ax

Emanuel Ax

Presented by Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Concerts

Works by Schubert and Liszt.
Emanuel Ax is renowned not only for his poetic temperament and unsurpassed virtuosity, but also for the exceptional breadth of his performing activity. Each season his distinguished career includes appearances with major symphony orchestras worldwide, recitals in the most celebrated concert halls, a variety of chamber music collaborations, the commissioning and performance of new music, and additions to his acclaimed discography on Sony BMG Masterworks.

Thursday, January 15, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Concert Hall
$18.00 General; $12.00 Seniors; $5.00 Students
Reservations are Encouraged