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Concerts & Events

2012

(All events are free unless specified and are held in the Music Recital Hall - Building H - and begin at 7:30 p.m.)

GUEST ARTIST SERIES

GCIC Vocal Masterclass with Soprano Cynthia Clayton (University of Houston) - 2:30-4:30pm Cynthia Clayton, renowned soprano and associate professor of voice at the University of Houston, gives a masterclass sponsored by the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Consortium (GCIC) for the benefit of voice students in area two-year colleges. The event is hosted by Dominick DiOrio, Director of Choral Activities at Lone Star College-Montgomery. The free masterclass will take place in the Recital Hall and is open to the public.	Thrs, Jan. 26, 2012
Unplugged Saxophone Quartet The Unplugged Saxophone Quartet from Sam Houston State University will present an evening of outstanding music featuring works by David Maslanka, Gabriel Pierne and Jean-Baptiste Singelee. Performing on four different sizes of saxophone, the quartet demonstrates the beauty and versatility of this amazing instrument! Come hear the unique and awe-inspiring sounds created by this incredible ensemble.	Fri, Jan. 27, 2012
Divergence Vocal Theatre Chamber Singers Concert Ordinary-Extraordinary: the poignancy and power in the everyday Misha Penton leads a collage program of vocal theater with the LSC-Montgomery Chamber Singers and their director, Dominick DiOrio. This concert will be the final product of a weeklong residency with Misha and Divergence Vocal Theater that will feature the students of the LSC-Montgomery music program performing solo songs, small vocal ensembles, and choral selections in new and intriguing combinations. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. All proceeds benefit the Lone Star College-Montgomery Music Department Scholarship Fund. Buy Tickets!	Thrs, Feb. 23, 2012
*Queering the Pitch II:* music for cello and soprano Soprano Meredith Mecum and cellist Justin Dougherty will present a free recital of music by queer composers across the country on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30pm in the Lone Star College-Montgomery Recital Hall. The recital features newly commissioned works for soprano & cello by composers Dominick DiOrio, Brian Kelly, Andrew Paul Jackson, and Bruce Trinkley. This recital is the second in a series of ‘Queering the Pitch’ recitals that seek to introduce and celebrate the great works of art being created by composers who are members of the LGBTQA community. The recital is sponsored by the LSC-Montgomery LGBT Alliance.	Fri, March 30, 2012
*Presented as part of Lyceum Series* Matthew Dirst, organist, harpsichordist, and musicologist	Thrs, April 19, 2012

ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES

Symphonic Band Concert Under the direction of Dr. Lisa Burrell and Kris Chapman, the LSC-Montgomery String Ensemble and Symphonic Band team up again to provide a wonderful evening of great band and string favorites. Join us for an exciting night of wonderful music! Buy Tickets!	Thrs, March 1, 2012
Jazz Ensemble Spring Tour Home Concert “Caravan” Before embarking on a whirlwind tour to Austin, the Montgomery Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will present a toe-tapping, rip-roaring concert of jazz favorites for friends and family at home. The performance will include an array of new works for the modern jazz ensemble as well classic charts from the Big Band era including the tour themeCaravan by Duke Ellington! You won’t want to miss this concert! Buy Tickets!	Tues, March 6, 2012
Spring Choir Concert The Lone Star College-Montgomery Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, String Ensemble, and guest pianists perform music from many eras, including selections from Brahms intimate and beautiful Liebeslieder Waltzes! Featuring student soloists from the Lone Star College-Montgomery Music Department. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. All proceeds benefit the Lone Star College-Montgomery Music Department Scholarship Fund. Buy Tickets!	Wed, April 4, 2012
Jazz & Symphonic Band Concert The Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo and Montgomery Jazz Ensemble unite for the final instrumental concert of the season! The Bands welcome guest soloist, Dr. Scott Plugge, Professor of Saxophone and Associate Director of the School of Music at Sam Houston State University. Having performed with the Texas Saxophone Quartet, the Dallas Wind Symphony and the U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C., Dr. Plugge performance will astound you! Help the Bands close the season with this final celebratory concert! Buy Tickets!	Tues, May 1, 2012
Opera Gala and Silent Auction Pre-concert talk in the Recital Hall at 7:00pm with composer Zachary Wadsworth Dominick DiOrio conducts the LSC-Montgomery Chamber Singers in Zachary Wadsworth's chamber opera, Venus and Adonis. Using Shakespeare's famous text, Wadsworth has created a contemporary work of ethereal beauty and lyricism for soprano, tenor, choir, strings, alto saxophone, and piano. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 students. All proceeds benefit the Lone Star College-Montgomery Music Department Scholarship Fund. Buy Tickets!	Fri, May 4, 2012

AFTERNOON RECITAL SERIES

Spring 2012

Student Recital	Fri, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m.
Faculty Recital	Fri, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m.
Student Recital	Fri, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.
Student Recital	Fri, March 30 at 1 p.m.
Student Recital	Fri, April 13 at 1 p.m.
Student Recital	Fri, April 27 at 1 p.m.
Student Recital	Fri, May 4 at 1 p.m.