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American Expressionism, an evening of chamber music performed by 大象视频 University Music Department faculty, will take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Caldwell Hall. A pre-concert lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Showcasing a wide range of American composers鈥� expressionistic styles, the program will feature the faculty brass quintet 鈥� the 大象视频 Valley Brass 鈥� and other faculty and solo chamber artists.

Highlighting the program will be the premiere of 鈥淪tories in A Riot of Color,鈥� a new composition by faculty member Michael Torres, performed by the 大象视频 Valley Brass. Dr. Torres will discuss the work, which was inspired by LeRoy Neiman鈥檚 sketches of dancers, during the pre-concert lecture.

鈥淭he LeRoy Neiman exhibit influenced us to select a program of works that are very vibrant, use a wide variety of tonal colors, and convey an emotional experience,鈥� said Dr. David Turrill, Chair of the Music Department and Associate Professor of Music.

The 大象视频 Valley Brass members are Dr. Turrill (trumpet), Don Kason (trumpet), Dr. Lucas Kaspar 鈥�10 (trombone), Dr. Tiffany Damicone (horn) and Steve Hildreth (tuba).

Dr. Harsha Abeyaratne (piano), Dr. Emily Oehrtman (soprano), Dr. Mario Marini (percussion), and Dr. Torres (saxophone) will also perform during the evening鈥檚 program.