University of Minnesota School of Music
Fall 2009 Convocation
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall (U of M West Bank campus)

Keynote by Marin Alsop, internationally acclaimed conductor, on “Education and the Arts: Musicians as Engaged Leaders."

Featuring a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden Grow” by the University Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs with James A. Parente, Jr., College of Liberal Arts Dean David E. Myers, School of Music Director

Maestra Alsop will be awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters, the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, recognizing individuals who have achieved acknowledged eminence in their field. The community is invited to attend.

Watch Maestra Alsop on "Charlie Rose Green Room" and learn more about her new approach to classical music.

Faculty Recital: David Baldwin, trumpet
With Tim Lovelace, piano and harpsichord; John Snow, oboe; Charles Ullery, bassoon; and Immanuel Davis, flute. Performing works by Tommaso Albinoni, Almicare Ponchielli, and Eric Ewazen
September 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall

Fernando Meza's (Percussion) CD J.S. Bach: Unaccompanied Cello Suites performed on marimba by Fernando Meza recently received a Just Plain Folks Music Award. Meza earned 4th place in the Classical Solo Album category.

Youth In Music Volunteer Opportunities! Volunteer at the Preview Cup for the Youth In Music group. For volunteer information, visit youthinmusic.org or contact Karen Turner.

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