Music Productions
Spring 2020
SUNY ULSTER MUSIC DEPARTMENT
All events are in the Quimby Theater, Vanderlyn Hall, on the Stone Ridge campus unless otherwise noted.
Visiting artist/guest conductor
SUNY Ulster Band Festival
Tuesday, February 11, 7:30 p.m.
An evening of music featuring local high school bands combined with the SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble featuring guest conductor, Paula Holcomb.
HERRINGTON BENEFIT CONCERT
Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.
The music ensembles of SUNY Ulster perform a benefit concert to support music scholarships to honor the memory of Lee Herrington, former band director at SUNY Ulster. The scholarship is awarded annually through the SUNY Ulster Foundation, Inc. to an entering or returning SUNY Ulster music student. Suggested donation: $10 Family/$5 Adult/$3 Senior/Students.
(Snow Date: Wednesday, March 4).
CONCERTO CONCERT
Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Select SUNY Ulster music students are featured as soloists, accompanied by our outstanding String and Wind Ensembles.(Snow Date: Tuesday, March 24)
FACULTY RECITAL
Wednesday, April 8, 1:00 p.m.
College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall 203
Members of the SUNY Ulster Music Faculty present solo and chamber music.
HONORS RECITAL
Friday, April 24, 3:00 p.m.
College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall 203
The concert will feature faculty-selected solo and chamber performances by students in its applied lesson program chosen based on outstanding performances at the convocation series.
WIND ENSEMBLE AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
Attend a concert of outstanding wind ensemble selections performed by the SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. and the Percussion Ensemble directed by Chris Earley.
CHORAL ENSEMBLE AND GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
A tapestry of many moods, musical genres, and themes performed by the College Chorus and Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt, and the college Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Greg Dinger.
STRING ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Monday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall 203
The College String Ensemble performs its spring concert under the direction of Anastasia Solberg.
COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Members of the SUNY Ulster Community Band perform under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.
College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall 203
Members of the SUNY Ulster Jazz Ensemble/Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra perform under the direction of Robert Shaut and Dan Shaut in this invigorating annual concert.
ULSTER COUNTY MUSIC EDUCATORS EVENTS
ALL COUNTY CHORUS
Saturday, March 7, 4:00 p.m.
Senate Gymnasium
The Ulster County Music Educators Association (UCMEA) is an affiliate of the New York State School Music Educators Association (NYSSMA), and sponsors a countywide Chorus festival culminating in a concert on Saturday afternoon. Selected students from over nine school districts get together for two days to practice literature with guest conductors, and then put on a concert. Tickets: $5 Adults/$3 Students & Seniors. (Snow Date: Saturday, March 28)
ALL COUNTY BAND
Saturday, March 14, 4:00 p.m.
Senate Gymnasium
The Ulster County Music Educators Association (UCMEA) is an affiliate of the New York State School Music Educators Association (NYSSMA) and sponsors a countywide Band festival culminating in this concert. Selected students from over nine school districts get together for two days to practice with guest conductors, and then put on a concert. Tickets: $5 Adults/$3 Students & Seniors. (Snow Date: Saturday, March 28)
Fall/Winter 2019
SHOWCASE CONCERT
Wednesday, October 9 • 7:30 p.m.
Many of the performing ensembles of SUNY Ulster including; the Wind Ensemble, Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble and Choral Ensembles come together for a memorable night of music that features our student talent in this Showcase Concert. Suggested donation $10 Family, $5 Adult, $3 Student.
HONORS RECITAL
Friday, November 22 • 3:00 p.m.
College Lounge • Vanderlyn Hall
The concert will feature faculty-selected solo and chamber performances by students in its applied lesson program chosen based on outstanding performances at the convocation series.
WIND ENSEMBLE & PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Tuesday, December 3 • 7:30 p.m.
Attend a concert of outstanding wind ensemble selections performed by the SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. and the Percussion Ensemble directed by Chris Earley.
CHORAL ENSEMBLES & GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Thursday, December 5 • 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a tapestry of many moods, musical genres, and themes performed by the College Chorus and Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt, and SUNY Ulster’s Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Greg Dinger.
TUBA CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 7 • 3:00 p.m.
College Lounge • Vanderlyn Hall
Join us in this seasonal favorite as a participant or audience member. Tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform traditional Christmas music from around the world. Participants pay $10 and register at 12:00 p.m., rehearse at 1:00 p.m. and perform the free concert beginning at 3:00 p.m.
STRING ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Monday, December 9 • 7:30 p.m.
The College String Ensemble performs its fall concert under the direction of Anastasia Solberg.
COMMUNITY BAND & JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Tuesday, December 17 • 7:30 p.m.
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Members of the SUNY Ulster Community Band under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. join members of the SUNY Ulster Jazz Ensemble/ Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Robert Shaut and Dan Shaut in this invigorating annual concert.
Spring 2019 Concerts:
Faculty Recital
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 p.m.
This performance will be held in the College Lounge.
Members of the SUNY Ulster Music Faculty present solo and chamber music.
Honors Recital
Friday, April 26, 3:00 p.m.
This performance will be held in the Quimby Theater.
The concert will feature faculty-selected solo and chamber performances by students in
its applied lesson program chosen based on outstanding performances at the convocation
series.
Wind Ensemble & Percussion Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, April 30 7:30 p.m., College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hallhis performance will be held in the Quimby Theater.
Attend a concert of outstanding wind ensemble selections performed by the SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. and the Percussion Ensemble directed by Chris Earley.
Choral Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble
Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
A tapestry of many moods, musical genres, and themes performed by the College Chorus and Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt, and the College Guitar Ensemble under the direction of Greg Dinger.
String Ensemble Concert
Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.
The College String Ensemble performs its spring concert under the direction of Anastasia Solberg.
Community Band & Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Members of the SUNY Ulster Community Band under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr. join members of the SUNY Ulster Jazz Ensemble/Hudson Valley Youth Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Robert Shaut and Dan Shaut in this invigorating annual concert.
VISITING ARTIST/GUEST CONDUCTOR
Johan de Meij
Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. Quimby Theater, Vanderlyn Hall
Dutch composer and conductor Johan de Meij joins the SUNY Ulster Wind Ensemble as guest conductor. The performance will feature works by de Meij and others. There will be a Q&A session at the performance.
Johan de Meij studied trombone and conducting at the Royal Conservatory of Music in The Hague. His award-winning oeuvre of original compositions, symphonic transcriptions and film score arrangements has garnered him international acclaim. His Symphony No. 1 The Lord of the Rings (Sudler Composition Prize) has been recorded by The London Symphony Orchestra, The North Netherlands Orchestra, The Nagoya Philharmonic and The Amsterdam Wind Orchestra, among others. His symphonies have been enthusiastically received at many of the world’s finest venues.
Johan de Meij currently maintains posts with both the New York Wind Symphony and the Kyushu Wind Orchestra in Fukuoka, Japan as their principal guest conductor. Johan is founder and CEO of his own publishing company Amstel Music, established in 1989.
For more information contact Chris Earley, Chair of the Arts, at earleyc@sunyulster.edu or (845) 688-1949.
Recent Concerts
Community Band
Wednesday, January 30, 7:30 p.m. (Rescheduled from December 5)
Members of the SUNY Ulster Community Band under the direction of Victor Izzo, Jr.
Herrington Benefit Concert
DATE CHANGE!
CANCELLED! Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m.
The music ensembles of SUNY Ulster perform a benefit concert to support music scholarships to honor the memory of Lee Herrington, former band director at SUNY Ulster. The scholarship is awarded annually through the SUNY Ulster Foundation, Inc. to an entering or returning SUNY Ulster music student.
Suggested donation: $3 Students and Seniors
$5 Adults/$10 Family.
ULSTER COUNTY MUSIC EDUCATORS EVENTS
All County Chorus
Saturday, March 2, 4:00 p.m. • Senate Gym
The Ulster County Music Educators Association (UCMEA) is an affiliate of the New York
State School Music Educators Association (NYSSMA), and sponsors a countywide Chorus
festival culminating in a concert on Saturday afternoon. Selected students from over
nine school districts get together for two days to practice literature with guest
conductors, and then put on a concert.
Tickets: $5 Adults/$3 Students & Seniors. (Snow Date: Sat., March 23).
All County Band
Saturday, March 9, 4:00 p.m. • Senate Gym
The Ulster County Music Educators Association (UCMEA) is an affiliate of the New York State School Music Educators Association (NYSSMA) and sponsors a countywide Band festival culminating in this concert. Selected students from over nine school districts get together for two days to practice with guest conductors, and then put on a concert.
Tickets: $5 Adults/$3 Students & Seniors. (Snow Date: Sat., March 23).
Learn more about the Music Department at the SUNY Ulster Arts Website Music Department page
