muse magazine A Message from the Dean is produced by the Office of the Dean he College of Fine Arts celebrates its role as a vital part College of Fine Arts Tof the University of Florida, the foundation for The Gator University of Florida Nation. In the pages ahead you will appreciate the internation- editor al scope of the fine arts faculty and students who extend the Sarah McNeill boundaries of visual and performing arts beyond our state, region and nation. The College of Fine Arts aims to change design the world, one student at a time. University of Florida University Relations As our economic and political systems become increasingly global, we realize that under- standing the soul of other cultures is as important as understanding their customs, politics designers and economy. The arts help us recognize the value of those whose worldviews are different Sharon LaFragola Eyman Myda Iamiceli than our own. This past summer audiences in Singapore, Austria and Russia applauded UF Nancy Schreck student performers, and faculty members have expanded their studios, classrooms and re- Paul Messal search to Italy, France, Greece, Japan, China, Germany, Korea, Senegal, Kenya and Tanzania. photography The arts play a key role in finding new ways to solve complex problems as well as enhance Ray Carson and Kristen Bartlett, cultural understanding. Through our centers and institutes, we collaborate with faculty in UF News Bureau medicine, engineering, urban design and planning, and link with colleagues around the world. David Johnston, Interdisciplinary centers in World Arts, Digital Worlds, Arts in Healthcare Research and Educa- Johnston Photography tion, and Arts in Public Policy ensure that our students have opportunities to gain experience Price Johnston using their art as a force for change. The College News section features projects developed contributing writers through productive partnerships and collaborations. Michael Blachly This fall we celebrate our largest class of Ph.D. students in Music and in Art History. We also Rocco Castoro Sunni Witmer have welcomed new and returning UF undergraduate students to one of the largest classes Victoria Rovine in UF history. We have reached out to comfort and embrace fine arts students from the Gulf Coast who are rebuilding their lives and continuing their studies after the disaster of printing Hurricane Katrina. Storter-Childs Printing Company

Associate Professor Robert Mueller, who led a study abroad trip to Skopelos, Greece this College of Fine Arts summer, challenged participants with a quote, “A vision without action is a dream. An action 101 Fine Arts Building A without vision is merely passing the time. But vision with action will change the world.” PO Box 115800 Gainesville, FL 32611-5800 The College of Fine Arts educates young people to use their creativity to change the world. Tel: (352) 392-0207 We hope you will join us in turning our vision into reality. Fax: (352) 392-3802 www.arts.ufl.edu Barbara O. Korner Interim Dean about the cover College of Fine Arts This artwork titled “Across the Corpus University of Florida Callosum” by Sergio Vega, associate pro- fessor in the School of Art and Art History, is currently exhibited at the 51st Venice Biennale. The artist says: “It is the duality between the mastery of language (left side of the brain) and the representa- tion of color (right side of the brain)--the synchronic manifestation of language and visuality--what makes the parrot an allegory of the cerebral cortex ‘across the corpus callosum’.” + + + + + + contents

Stringing Worlds Together 4 Bringing African Art History 6 6 to the Present Making of a Dream 8 Jacaré Brazil 10 UFPA Brings the World 12 6 to Gainesville College News 14 Faculty News 16 Spring Commencement 22 Alumni News 24 Development 26 Honor Roll 28 Events Calendar 30 12 8 24

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Nuevo Mundo String Quartet

tringing Worlds Together ith only four bows, two violins, a viola “The idea is to get kids to learn music so Wand a cello, UF’s Nuevo Mundo String they can have a career in music,” Diaz says. Quartet resonates with the rich culture and “Through music – they improve the social character of Latin America. environment of the community.” The quartet is comprised of cellist Circe While many countries have youth orches- Diaz, violist Bosco Cãrdenas, violinist Luiz tras, Latin America takes special pride in its Fernandez and violinist Orlando Gomez. The orchestral programs. It is a path to education four graduate students in the School of Music and opportunity that many in the region would have come to UF to share and refine their otherwise not have. craft. Cãrdenas attended college in Georgia “I joined the National Youth Orchestra when for his undergraduate studies in music. The I was 15,” Gomez says. “I was making more other three members were recruited from the money than my family.” New World School of the Arts (NWSA), where they completed undergraduate studies. NWSA Janna Lower, associate professor of violin, en- is a Miami-based conservatory for visual and visions the group as a vehicle for the School performing arts made possible through the of Music to field the best talent from around collaboration of UF, Miami-Dade County Public the globe. She coaches the quartet’s violinists Schools and Miami Dade College. Reaching and is delighted to have committed students out to the international community is key to representing UF. “The best ambassadors are developing a culturally diverse and worldly performing musicians who represent us,” student body. “Music is a form of communica- Lower says. tion,” Fernandez says. “I think that the most Kenneth Martinson, assistant professor important thing in life is communication.” of viola, will also be closely coaching the The School of Music selected these students quartet. Although the students will play a wide for their remarkable talent, dedication and repertoire of composers, they will focus on cultural heritage. The members of the quartet Latin American classical music. have all participated in the National Youth “Here in the United States we have to play Orchestra for their respective countries. Diaz, with a lot of flash to get our audiences S Fernandez and Gomez hail from Venezuela excited,” Martinson says. “The audience situ- while Cãrdenas is originally from Chile. They ation is somewhat similar in South America. said they wish to use their experiences play- The string playing there is very fiery.” ing classical music in a developing nation to reach out to others in similar situations. Aside from their quartet duties, the string

 The Nuevo Mundo String Quartet poses for their Nuevo Mundo String Quartet first publicity photograph at the University of Florida. tringing Worlds Together players are active in the University Symphony Orchestra, other outside functions and are responsible for a recital at the end of their graduate studies. “Our life is based on music,” Fernandez says. “Rehearsing orchestra every day for three or four hours, concerts, sometimes you have to teach — it is a complete life.” The faculty at the School of Music hopes to maximize the quartet’s exposure and build an international community of musicians with dif- ferent styles and abilities. John Duff, director of the School of Music, says that over the last several years there has been an increased interest in establishing closer ties between the College of Fine Arts and NWSA. He added that Donald McGlothlin, former dean of fine arts, was instrumental in building the close ties between NWSA and UF. “Regardless of where we are recruiting and for what programs we are recruiting, we are trying to increase our diversity,” Duff says. “The University of Florida is an international campus and we want the School of Music to reflect that internationality and diversity.” The Nuevo Mundo String Quartet is one of the first steps by the School of Music to trans- form the music program into a microcosm of the entire UF student body. If the talent and diligence offered by this quartet is an indication of what’s to come, the rewards will continue for many years. — R. Castoro

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frica — a hotbed of creativity — is famous for the energy and Adiversity of its visual arts. From masks and sculpture to photog- raphy, dance and video, the continent draws increased attention in the international art world. The College of Fine Arts reflects Africa’s centrality to the study of world art in the many opportunities for students interested in Africa and its cultures. A proverb from the Igbo culture of Nigeria says, “You can’t watch a masquer- ade while standing still.” Students and faculty at the College of Fine Arts, by viewing Africa and its diverse arts from many angles, have created a vibrant program that shows no signs of standing still. From its base in the School of Art and Art History, African art history draws on and contributes to resources throughout the college and beyond. Stu- dents of African art history participate in the courses and activities of the Center for African Studies and the Center for World Arts. These students are also active in programs at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, where both Director Rebecca Nagy and Susan Cooksey, associate curator of African art (who earned her bachelor’s and master’s from UF’s School of Art and Art History) are African art historians.

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In recent years, students have curated exhibi- tion artist Fred Wilson gave a guest lecture that span several centuries, Poynor and tions at UF’s Grinter Gallery, presented papers on his museum-based work. He immediately Rovine offer a wide range of courses, from at professional conferences, and played an became one of my gurus. Today, Wilson and I surveys of African art to classes on the arts integral role in organizing an international are collaborating on a site-specific installation of royalty, and seminars on specific subjects, conference for the Center for World Arts. at the Hood.” including contemporary African art and the Many alumni have filled curatorial and teach- history of African art in Western museums. The art history program is one of few in the ing positions nationally and have served on nation to have faculty members specializing According to Leonardo Villalón, director of boards of The Arts Council of the African in the arts of Africa. Professor Robin Poynor UF’s Center for African Studies, “The African Studies Association. has conducted important research on the arts arts program is one of the gems of African “My master’s studies in African art history of a Nigerian kingdom with its roots in the studies at UF. It is unique in its strength, at UF were marked by various invaluable 11th century. He is also co-author of the most really setting us apart from other universities experiences that continue to serve me,” widely used textbook in the field, “A History and offering a wealth of opportunities to our said Barbara Thompson, curator of Africa, of Art in Africa.” His current research focuses students.” Oceanic, and Native American collections at on the history of African presence in Florida. African art history places historical analysis the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College. Assistant Professor Victoria Rovine special- in rich cultural contexts. Art is integral to “In 1995, I co-curated an exhibition on tradi- izes in the study of textiles and clothing, African religions, politics, history, scientific tional African women’s art in Grinter Gallery. particularly in contemporary Africa. Her book, knowledge, and cultural practices. Art history A direct outgrowth of that experience is my “Bogolan: Shaping Culture through Cloth in is a powerful discipline for students inter- current project organizing a major traveling Contemporary Mali,” won honorable mention ested in learning more about the role of art in exhibition on contemporary African women’s in the Arnold Rubin Book Competition. She their world. art. Another pivotal moment was when the is now researching contemporary African widely celebrated African American installa- fashion designers. With research interests — V. Rovine

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Dreamheatre becomes a universal language, “The Making of the Dream,” the May 2005 Once the cast was selected, the production Table to cross cultures and international ITPP tour, took “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” rehearsed at UF’s Constans Theatre for sev- boundaries. The International Theatre Produc- to several cities in Russia including Moscow, eral months before the tour began. When the tion Program (ITPP), a distinguishing feature St. Petersburg and Novorossiisk. This modern cast and crew landed in Moscow, the students of the School of Theatre and Dance for the take on the Shakespeare classic enchanted began climbing a steep learning curve. last 16 years, makes crossing boundaries audiences with a world of fairies dancing “Touring Russia was an invaluable experience its mission. The program works to prove that through the air. The director, Williams, said, in that it was a constantly challenging form bringing people together through the celebra- “I chose this play for its relevance to the of training,” said Juan Cardenas, who played tion of the arts can change the world. many changes Russia has experienced.” She Lysander in the production. “ ‘A Midsummer collaborated with Paul Richards, associate Conceived by theatre Professor Judith Night’s Dream’ took us through two differ- professor of composition in the School of Williams, this program allows students the ent countries, four different theatres and to Music, who wrote an original music score for opportunity to audition and tour internation- different audiences from opposite sides of the the production. Kelly Cawthon, a professor ally with a production. Two hundred sixty-five world.” theatre students and 16 faculty members of dance choreographed the circus-like aerial Playing to different audiences in both the U.S. have participated. The ITPP has performed dance and performed the role of Puck. and Russia allowed the cast to learn more 20 productions in seven countries. Outstand- “Dr. Williams already knew exactly what kind about the physical aspects of performance. ing theatre productions in England, Scotland, of show she wanted. She wanted a spectacle As the cast prepared for its first performance Austria, the Netherlands, South Africa, Greece with trapezes and silks, dancers and actors, for non-English speaking audiences, they and most recently, Russia, have enhanced and music and song,” said Yvonne Droese, learned what changes needed to be made UF’s reputation internationally. assistant to the director. “It was a huge for the audience to become fully engaged in production.”

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the production and better grasp the story. ence to log and learn from,” said Es Swihart, the opportunity to work with some of the More dance was added, choreography was who played Hippolyta and understudied most extraordinary people while in one of the enhanced and vocal inflections exaggerated. Titania. “The Russian tour provided me with most extraordinary countries in the world, and first-hand experience of what it would be like it is something that I will never, ever forget.” “By first performing in America, then Russia, to work on a tour. Life in transit, adjusting and again in America, the experience allowed Next, ITPP conquers Greece with a 2006 tour quickly to new spaces, working easily with me to take my work in each country, evolve of Aristophanes’ people. Attitude truly is everything.” it, and make it fit an entirely different culture. “Lysistrata.” Playing for both cultures helped me to un- If the world has not yet been changed by the — S. McNeill derstand that theatre really is a universal lan- ITPP, each student participant has certainly guage. The way the fairies and sprites danced learned more than they imagined they might around the stage created various moods that from the experience. were so incredibly clear, even without the aid “I learned that traveling and touring a produc- of words,” said Jennifer Swisher, who played tion can be the toughest, most exhausting one of the Mechanicals in the production. and emotionally stressful ordeal. But it also The rigors of traveling with a touring produc- yields some of the most wonderful, rewarding tion took many students by surprise. In addi- and even life-changing moments. It can bring tion to jet lag, setting up and breaking down you up and then drag you back down again, the sets, lights and aerial equipment for each but surviving it provides a fantastic sense of new theatre brought unexpected challenges. accomplishment,” said Lindsey Stathopoulos, who played the fairy Peaseblossom. “I had “Each location allotted for a different experi-

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he University Auditorium is packed to clap enthusiastically anticipating a favorite leading young classical guitarists in the world. Tcapacity and overflowing with a palpable song. Jazz aficionados sway to the sounds Continentio currently performs with Bebel sense of excitement. People talk quickly in of the bossa nova. Brazilian nationals, moved Gilberto, daughter of the famous Brazilian Portuguese and English. They stroll to their by nostalgia, sing along with songs represen- musician João Gilberto. tative of indigenous musical styles such as seats wearing yellow and green, the national Latin American Studies graduate student and embolada and música sertaneja. Many in the colors of Brazil. As the house lights dim, the Brazilian dance specialist, Juliana Azoubel, audience are awestruck as Jacaré Brazil in- audience’s anticipation builds. This is what brings in the movement and momentum of ci- strumentalists perform technically demanding many on campus have been buzzing about. randa, coco, frevo and more. Choreographed forms such as choro. Inspired concertgoers What has this crowd so energized? by Azoubel, Jacaré has expanded its ranks dance the samba, forró and maracatu in the to include UF students of World Dance and It’s Jacaré Brazil! Founded in 1990 by Larry aisles. Crook, associate professor of ethnomusicolo- Intercultural Performance to give audiences a gy at UF, Jacaré (pronounced Jah-ka-RAY) Bra- With the addition of Welson Tremura, assis- taste of Brazilian folklore in motion. tant professor of ethnomusicology and Latin zil has quickly become the premiere musical Jacaré Brazil frequently collaborates with UF’s American Studies, as co-director of Jacaré ensemble of its kind in the U.S. As a School Center for Latin American Studies. Each year, Brazil in 2002, Jacaré continues to deepen of Music ensemble and integral part of UF’s through its Latin American Artist-in-Residence its exploration into the beauty and brilliance Center for World Arts, Jacaré Brazil is proudly program, the Center for World Arts brings of Brazilian music. Tremura also coordinates devoted to the rich musical heritage of Brazil, Latin American performing artists to UF. UF’s Brazilian Music Institute (BMI) each as its name implies. But why “Jacaré?” Jacaré This program culminates in the Jacaré Brazil summer. is Portuguese for Gator! spring concert. Over the past few years, The BMI provides an opportunity for Jacaré Jacaré Brazil has collaborated with outstand- Membership in Jacaré Brazil is open to all Brazil musicians and UF students to work ing Brazilian artists including Carlos Malta, UF students, Santa Fe Community College individually with influential artists from the Marco Pereira, Hamilton de Holanda, Olodum, students and community artists. Jacaré Brazil region. Furthermore, the BMI invites local stu- Tote Gira, Jelon Vieira and João do Pife. musicians learn to master a wide range of the dents and teachers to learn about the nation’s country’s musical genres and unique musical The 2005 Latin American Artist-in-Residence musical genres and instruments. In May 2006 instruments. was Carlos Malta and his group Pife Muderno. the BMI will host Brazilian classical guitarist This was Malta’s second residency at UF. In Each Jacaré Brazil performance is different. Alieksey Vianna and flutist/saxophonist Jorge 2004, Artists-in-Residence Marco Pereira on As the concert starts, many in the audience Continentino. Vianna is considered one of the violão (guitar), and Hamilton de Holanda on bandolim (mandolin), brought their unique artistry to UF. Pereira and de Holanda are among Brazil’s most talented instrumental- ists. Together they represent the pinnacle of plucked string playing in their country. Jacaré Brazil and the Center for World Arts are pleased to announce that the 2006 Latin American Artists-in-Residence will be Guate- malan marimba masters Manuel Mateo Suar Jacaré Brazil and 16-year-old prodigy Pedro Tomás Mateo. Audiences will have the opportunity to experi- ence first-hand the artistry of Guatemalan marimba music. This concert (Mar. 3 and Mar. 4, 2006 at the P. K. Yonge Perform- ing Arts Center), featuring Guatemalan and American musicians performing together, will again promote global perspectives in the arts Jacaré Brazil performs in Miami at New World School of the Arts in spring 2004. through collaborative, multidisciplinary and intercultural activities. Don’t miss the next Jacaré Brazil experience! — S. Witmer

t Marco Pereira and Hamilton de Holanda rehearse for their University Auditorium performance as Latin American Artists-in-Residence.

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ith today’s complex global relations, Theatre and Dance students that will premiere Wit is essential for us to make an in “Dance 2006” Feb. 15 – 19, 2006 at the effort to understand the differences in the Constans Theatre. During his stay, he lectured diverse world community. There are many on African contemporary dance for the Center avenues by which to gain this understanding. for African Studies and taught composition Politics, religion and tradition all play into workshops. Fu Hongnan Fu the global community’s ability to peacefully Acknowledging the impact religion has in co-exist. They provide different perspectives passing cultures through the generations, the on issues and reinforce the arts’ ability to King’s Singers and Sarband offered a North communicate clear meanings among differ- American Premiere with “Sacred Bridges: The ing peoples. Psalms of David.” This musical interpreta- University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) tion offered four Psalms in distinct manners, creates a platform that teaches about the incorporating music by Christian, Jewish and diverse peoples of the world and enhances Muslim composers, and demonstrated that by understanding of the cultural uniqueness examining the similarities and bridges among that makes our world dynamic. “With artists each religion, it is possible to forge tolerance and attractions from around the globe, UFPA and understanding. provides a gateway from Gainesville to the The Chinese concept of “Chi,” which literally world,” said Director Michael Blachly. “We means “breath” or “energy,” teaches individu- appreciate, value and treasure the opportu- als to balance the yin and yang of mind and nity to serve our North Central Florida body to create perfect harmony. Members of Hanya Chlala community.” the award-winning Shanghai Acro- The 2005-2006 season brings many op- batic Troupe, who practice portunities to better understand the nuances the art of balance in life created by physicality and that make up the rich range of peoples we performance, bring this call “family.” dynamic opportunity Congolese dancer and choreographer Chi for cultural awareness Faustin Linyekula, with his interpretive to Gainesville. “Chi” choreography and theatrical remembrances combines awe-inspiring in “Triptyque sans Titre,” shared images of a feats, grand stage de- generation of young people of the Democrat- sign, spectacular light- ic Republic of Congo who paradoxically try ing and cutting-edge to forget their past while they unearth their production for a breathtak- history. Linyekula was Center for World Arts ing fusion of acrobatics and Artist-in-Residence creating a new work for martial arts.

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t Nrityagram Dance Ensemble 13 College of Fine Arts UF Opens a Fine Arts Civic Lights in Welcomes New Interim Residence Hall Gainesville! Dean and Interim Fall 2005 marked the first se- The College of Fine Arts is Associate Dean mester that students who share a launching an exciting new passion for the arts have had their interdisciplinary project. Civic own residence hall. In conjunction Lights is an urban lighting design arbara Korner became with the UF Housing Program, the exhibition that will take place in Binterim dean of the college College of Fine Arts worked with 2007. Modeled on an event that in July 2005. Korner, previously students and faculty to create takes place in European cities associate dean for Academic and living, gallery, recital, studio and each year, UF is working with Student Affairs of the college, practice spaces in Reid Hall. The the European Lighting Designers replaced Donald McGlothlin, now building contains 100 living spac- Association to bring this event director of the Center for Arts in es, new windows and sprinklers, to Gainesville. The College of Fine Arts is collaborating with Public Policy. a common room and an art studio the College of Engineering with plenty of natural light. Next, Korner holds a Ph.D. in inter- and the College of Design, the building will be outfitted with disciplinary fine arts from Ohio Construction and Planning and sound-proof practice rooms. Reid University and served in a variety other university and community Hall, built in 1950, now provides of administrative positions prior offices to establish this world- the backdrop for monthly open- to coming to UF, including dean class event. The event provides mike programs, Artfest and many of fine arts at Seattle Pacific Uni- an educational experience for versity. As an active performing other student events. artist, Korner specializes in solo work featuring ethnic women’s College of Fine Arts Stan Kaye college literature. She is co-editor of

news “Hardship and Hope: Missouri Reacts to Hurricane Women Writing about their Lives.” Katrina Korner is a founder and director The natural disaster that hit the of the Leadership Institute of the Gulf Coast in August also made Association for Theatre in Higher waves in Gainesville. In the after- Education, which has worked with math of Hurricane Katrina, more more than 200 university adminis- than 80 students have come to trators in the arts. UF to continue their studies. The Russell Robinson, School of School of Theatre and Dance was Music professor and head of the pleased to accept a displaced music education area, is serving Tulane University student for the as interim associate dean for fall 2005 semester. UF and the Academic and Student Affairs for Gainesville community also had the college for the 2005 - 2006 an opportunity to pull together academic year. A faculty member when School of Art and Art His- at UF since 1984, Robinson has tory Assistant Professor Lauren been a clinician and conductor for Garber directed a benefit auction, over 300 workshops and honor Turn the Tide 2. Many College of Civic Lights will bring innovative lighting designs, as exhibited at this historical church in Alingsas, choirs worldwide and has over Fine Arts faculty members and Sweden, to Gainesville in 2007. 250 choral and music education community artists donated works publications. He is a and local businesses offered their professional lighting designers past-president of the services. The silent auction, put and students who work closely Sarah McNeill Florida Music Educa- together and promoted in 10 with top designers to create tors Association. At days, raised more than $30,000 temporary light installations UF, Robinson has also in one night. All of the proceeds on five or six sites on the UF served the School of were given to the Red Cross Hur- campus and in Gainesville. The Music as graduate ricane Victims Fund. lighted spaces and accompanying coordinator, doctoral performances and art exhibits will advisor and coordina- be open for tours and conferences tor of conductors. for approximately three weeks. Researchers in LED lighting, green Interim Dean Barbara Korner and Interim Associate energy solutions, urban planning Dean Russell Robinson in front of a painting by and safety will be among those School of Art and Art History Professor Jerry Cutler. leading conference activities and participating in the event.

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Sarah McNeill Galleries Director Amy Vigilante on the installation of “Cowardly Assault,” by German artist, Franz Ackermann. This is one of 50 works displayed from the Craig Robins Collection.

Digital Knowledge Exchange of Doncaster, England, the New World School of the Arts in Miami and UF’s Colleges of Fine Arts and Engineering. The performance is archived online at www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu/proj- ects/CommonTime/.

College of Fine Arts Launches New Website Visit the new College of Fine Arts website at www.arts.ufl.edu. Mint, an award-win- ning student-run graphic design studio in the School of Art and Art History, worked with faculty and staff to create a cutting-edge de- sign that is easy to navigate. Enjoy browsing through the updated information.

Major Shows Arrive at School of Music Faculty Perform in University Gallery NYC to Rave Reviews University Galleries opened its fall 2005 sea- School of Music professors Elizabeth Gra- son with “The FBI Files: Paintings / Collages” ham, Kevin Sharpe and Tony Offerle recently by Arnold Mesches. This exhibit, curated by performed at Merkin Concert Hall in New P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, an affiliate York City. Raoul Abdul opens his review in the of The Museum of Modern Art, has traveled Amsterdam News with plaudits for them: “On widely in the United States. After a number Sunday afternoon at Merkin Concert Hall, three of gallery talks by Mesches, the exhibit faculty members of the University of Florida closed October 7. School of Music gave testament to the high “Greater than the Sum: Selections from the quality of training available to its students… Craig Robins Collection of Contemporary Art” they met world-class standards as performers is on display through Dec. 9. This exhibition who can practice what they teach.” In Memoriam features 50 artworks from 22 major contem- porary artists from around the world. Robins, Eugene James “Jim” a major force behind Miami’s Design District, Digital Worlds Institute Showcased Hooks opened the show on October 28 with a gallery in Los Angeles Jim Hooks served in the talk and a private member’s reception prior to U.S. Marine Corps before the public reception. Digital Worlds Institute (DW) showcased its capabilities in the “Emerging Technologies” he attended and played exhibit at SIGGRAPH, the premiere exhibition football at the University of for digital arts. A live online performance Missouri. At the University Hooks titled “In Common: TIME,” premiered at the of Missouri he received a conference held in Los Angeles in August. Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master Digital Worlds Institute Digital Worlds James Oliverio, professor and director of of Arts in Speech and Dramatic Arts and a DW, was artistic director and composer of Ph.D. Hooks served as the first chairman of this global performance that incorporated the University of Florida Theatre Department fine arts students from PK Yonge Laboratory and was involved in founding UF’s College of School and Millhopper Montessori School in Fine Arts. He also served as president of the Gainesville. It was produced as part of an on- Alachua County Cattlemans Association, and going collaboration with the Korean Advanced was a member of the Arabian Horse Associa- Institute of Science and Technology, the Red tion of America, Alpha Phi Omega, the Screen Universitaria Nacional of Santiago, Chile, the Actors Guild and the Magna Carta Barons. A longtime resident of Gainesville, Hooks moved P.K. Yonge Laboratory School student Ivi Crawford Australian Cooperative Research Center for performs in Digital Worlds Institute’s global Interaction Design at the Queensland to St. Augustine in 2000. He died on August performance “In Common: TIME” from Los Angeles University of Technology in Brisbane, the 1, 2005 at his home. He was 67. in August 2005. + + + + + + + 15 college of fine arts establishes ties across

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’s College of Fine Arts has a far- Sao Pauloorders Biennale in Brazil, September UF reaching influence. CFA facultyB 2006. and students travel extensively to share their Other international work from the School works and their experience globally. Following of Art and Art History includes Associate are some highlights of the CFA faculty’s re- Professor Alex Alberro’s keynote lecture, cent international work and accomplishments. titled “The Artist as Historian,” given at the IV Sergio Vega, associate professor in the International Symposium on Contemporary Art School of Art and Art History, traveled to and Theory in Mexico City in January 2004. Venice, Italy in June 2005 to participate in the He also presented at the Rooseum Center for 51st Venice Biennale. Since 1895, this event Contemporary Art in Malmö, Sweden, and at has featured a selection of the most highly the Center for Contemporary Art in Warsaw in regarded artistic production from around the 2004. This fall Alberro is presenting papers at world. This year, the exhibition was composed the Tate Modern in London, the Copenhagen of two shows, “The Experience of Art” and Museum of Contemporary Art, the Moderna “Always a Little Further.” The latter took place Museet in Stockholm and at the Museum of at the Arsenale building and was curated by Contemporary Art in Barcelona. faculty Rosa Martínez. It presented the work of 49 Barbara Barletta, professor, is currently international artists, including Vega, who cre- studying a fifth century B.C. temple originally ated a large multimedia installation about the built at Cape Sounion, Greece. Despite its mythology of Paradise in Brazil. In addition, location in Athens, which typically used the his “parrot telephones” greeted patrons at the Doric order, it was constructed in the Ionic gardens of the Arsenale. order developed by Greeks of the Cycladic At the Arsenale he gave a press confer- Islands and Asia Minor. The building is also ence on his theory that the effects of global significant because during the Roman period warming cause mutations in the human brain. it was dismantled, shipped to Athens, and His work was reproduced on the cover of re-erected. Barletta will explore the reasons Venetian newspapers Il Manifesto and Il Sole for the choice of its order and for the Roman 24Hrs and he was interviewed for Spanish, reconstruction in an upcoming publication. Greek and Swedish television. Melissa Hyde, associate professor, taught In January 2006, Vega will present a video UF’s first art history course in Florence this project, “Genesis According to Parrots,” at summer. She also participated in an interna- The Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, tional symposium on painter François Boucher Finland. In the video, parrots tell the story held in February 2005 at the Wallace Collec- of Genesis through a translation in subtitles. tion in London. She is contributing an essay Vega’s work will also be featured in the 27th to a volume being published in 2007 from the

“Tropicalounge” is a multimedia installation by Associate Professor Sergio Vega, on display at the 2005 Venice Biennale. It featured a survey soundtrack of historical bossa nova records and functioned as a kind of oasis at the Biennale. According to Vega, “The installation contends that the architecture, landscape design, poetry and music produced in Brazil in the ‘50s and early ‘60s constitute the pervasive model of an utopian modernist paradise.” 16 + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

symposium. Hyde lectured on ® “Biking to Work,” is from a part Boucher in an international sym- of the “Brooklyn Abroad” series, by Assistant Professors Andrea Robbins posium at the Louvre Museum in and Max Becher, titled “Postville.” Paris, and lectured at the National According to the artists, the Hasidim Gallery of Art in London in con- brought their lives from Brooklyn and established a modern “shtetl” junction with the exhibition on (neighborhood) in Postville, Iowa. Mme de Pompadour. Hyde is cur- This small town now has the largest rently on fellowship at the Clark number of rabbis per capita in the world. Many residents feel isolated Art Institute in Massachusetts. and far from the larger community Andrea Robbins and Max in Brooklyn. However, they embrace technology, travel frequently and use Becher, both assistant profes- modern communications to keep in sors, produce works together touch internationally.

that investigate the cultural † Associate Professor Sergio Vega’s effects of globalization. Their photograph titled “Celestial Pools,” a work is on display at the Jewish 16 x 20” chromogenic print, 2004. Museum in New York as part of Vega says it captures the display of commodities at stores in Cuiabá, Mato orders “The Jewish Identity Project: New Grosso, Brazil. The population there American Photography” show. A is growing at an extraordinary speed. B number of museums acquired the New waves of migration are attracted by the grazing and agricultural artists’ work for their permanent opportunities created in the region by collections in 2005. The Museum the destruction of the rainforest.

17 Assistant Professor Yanci Bukovec performs in a mimodrama titled “Birth.” Bukovec uses the stage name YANCI for his performances

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of Contemporary Photography in conservation professionals to dis-

Guolong Lai Chicago and the Harn Museum of cuss the heritage conservation of Art in Gainesville each added two China. “The Persistence of Tradi- “Global Village” photographs and tions: Monuments and Preserva- the Museum of Contemporary Art tion in Late Imperial and Modern in Barcelona added “The Ameri- China” was held in April 2004. cans of Samaná” video/dvd. Lai lectured on “The Origin and Their works are in the permanent Early Development of Heritage collections of the Guggenheim Conservation in Modern China,” Museum in New York, the Whitney at Beijing University in June 2005 Museum of American Art in New and on “The Diagram of the York, the San Francisco Museum Mourning System from Mawa- of Modern Art and at Maison ngdui,” at Academia Sinica in Européene de la Photographie in Taiwan. He co-chaired a session Paris. on historical documentation at the Conservation of Ancient Sites Guolong Lai, assistant profes- on the Silk Road Conference in sor, organized the first interna-

Guolong Lai Guolong Lai 2004 and presented a paper. Lai tional conference in the West that was one of the accompanying brought together scholars and experts on a ten-day post-confer-

Assistant Professor Guolong Lai’s tour of the ancient trade route connecting China with the Classical World took the group to sights such as the (top) ruins of a Buddhist monastery complex (dating to the early fourth century) at Subashi, Kucha, in the western part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. The Kizilgaha Beacon Tower (bottom left), near Kucha, was part of the ancient defense system, by means of smoke or fire, to announce the approach of enemies. A Buddhist grotto was discovered at Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon (bottom right) in 1999. The canyon is located on a branch of the Silk Road that ran along the Taklamakan desert in the Tarim Basin.

18 + + + + + + + ence tour of Silk Road sites in Digital Worlds Institute (DW) As- in more than 30 countries. He is Combat with a colleague from the the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous sociate Director Andy Quay, was currently performing nationally Society of American Fight Direc- Region of China. He is currently recognized for writing one of the and teaches movement and voice tors. She worked with the Dah on fellowship at Stanford Univer- top five papers at the Interna- workshops in Europe. Theatre in Belgrade, teaching sity in California. tional Conference on Computers rapier and dagger for the actor, Joan Frosch, professor and as- and Advanced Technology for and she participated in the Nordic Robert Westin, professor, was sistant director of the School of Education held in Orangestad, Stage Fight Society workshop in an art history consultant to Dan Theatre and Dance, was awarded Aruba. The paper was based on Parnu, Estonia. Brown, author of “The DaVinci a 2005-2006 Dance Creativity the ongoing research and devel- Code,” for his book “Angels and Award from the National Endow- Stan Kaye, associate professor, opment of DW globally-distributed Demons.” Westin’s experience ment for the Arts to support her presented at an international light- collaborations, and will be pub- of living in Rome for nearly four documentary on the burgeoning ing conference held in conjunc- lished in the spring 2006 Journal years and working in the Secret field of contemporary dance in Af- tion with the European Lighting of Computers and Advanced Archives of the Vatican, the State rica. Most recently, her research Designers Association meeting in Technology for Education. Archives of Rome and many pri- has taken her to Senegal and Alingsas, Sweden in September vate Italian family archives added In the School of Theatre and France. As a founding member 2005. He presented a paper on to the breadth of his knowledge Dance, faculty members reach of the Africa Consortium, Frosch the merging of theatrical and in the field. across national lines to pass has been invited to present at architectural lighting and how along the fine details of their Présences Africaines in Paris, and theatrical designers approach UF in Skopelos, Greece is a craft. Yanci Bukovec, assistant to participate in the sixth Biennial architectural projects. Kaye has program directed by Associate professor, is an international star Choreographic Encounters of also been instrumental in laying Professor Robert Mueller. In in the world of mime, movement Africa and the Indian Ocean. the groundwork for the College June 2005, 15 students joined and physical based theatre. He of Fine Arts’ collaborative Civic him in Greece to study book arts, Tiza Garland, assistant profes- initially came into prominence as Lights project. printmaking and experimental sor, spent the summer traveling the assistant, collaborator and drawing. The classes began at to workshops. She attended the Ralf Remshardt, associate pro- performing stage partner of the the Acropolis in Athens and con- International Theatre Festival in fessor, presented his paper, “The legendary French mime Marcel tinued on Skopelos Island at the Sibiu, Romania where she taught Man With the Camera-Eye: Max Marceau. Bukovec has performed Skopelos Foundation for the Arts’ a five-day workshop in Stage Reinhardt and Film” in June 2004, studio space.

From left: graduate student Tim Reed, Professor Boaz Sharon, graduate student Joo Wong Park and Associate Professor James Paul Sain in Seoul for the 2005 Nong Festival of Contemporary Music at the Korean National University of Arts. UF was one of only two schools from the U.S. to participate.

19 at the International Federation College Music Society Interna- for Theatre Research Confer- tional Convention in Alcala de ence in St. Petersburg, Russia. Henares, Spain in June 2005. He is participating, as the only Raymond Chobaz, as- scholar from the U.S., in a book sociate professor, signed a project with a group of European long-term guest-conducting theatre and media specialists. contract with the Basel Sin- news The book will be published by fonietta. In April, Chobaz Rodopi publishers in December launched a renaissance 2005. Remshardt was an invited of the work of Swiss panelist at the Science, Theatre, artist Max Kaempf with Audience, Reader Conference at an exhibition at the the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Klingenthal Museum Physics at University of California, in Basel, Switzerland. Santa Barbara in March 2005. The exhibition proved School of Music faculty members such a success that

faculty faculty take their craft to distant shores the state-sponsored to collaborate and share their showing was extended talents with others. Kenneth by two months. Further Broadway, associate professor, exhibitions are scheduled performed his composition “Pil- throughout Switzerland. lars” and presented a paper titled Jonathan Helton, “The Steel Drum - From Western associate professor, European and African Roots to was one of four people Cultural Identity in Trinidad” at the selected to present a master class at the School of Music students Mike Dame and Laura 13th Triennial World Kroh, participants in the 2005 Salzburg Music Saxophone Congress Study Abroad Program, perform during the final concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace. in 2003. Helton has performed and presented master classes in at the International Musicological Mutlu Çitim-Kepic Singapore, London, Paris and Society in Melbourne, the Interna- Canada. He also hosted the tional Jewish Music Conference inaugural UF International Master and the International Locating the Class Series in 2004. This event Victorians Conference in London, brings international faculty artists the International Congress on the to campus to perform for and Arts and Humanities in Nairobi work with College of Fine Arts and Edinburgh and at the Hawaii students. International Conference on Arts and Humanities in Honolulu. David Kushner, head of musicol- ogy/music history, served as For the second summer in a row, visiting professor, on a Lady Da- violinist Janna Lower, associ- vis Fellowship at Hebrew Univer- ate professor, was invited to be sity and as a lecturer at Tel Aviv an artist/mentor for the National University and Bar-Ilan University. Academy Orchestra of Canada. He has also been visiting profes- The orchestra is a training pro- sor at the Florida State University gram for college and post-gradu- Florence Study Center and at ate students. Lower performed the Conservatorio de Musica “A. as both concertmaster and Steffani” in Castelfranco, Italy. principal second violin for several Kushner has presented papers weeks. Salzburg Music Study Abroad students from UF pose for a group photograph outside of Marble Hall, in the gardens of the Mirabell Palace. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 20 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kenneth Martinson, assistant Cortot Ecole Normale de Musique bles Biennial Conference held in professor, was a featured guest Alfred Cortot-Paris in June. Singapore in July 2005. performer at the 2005 Interna-

Mutlu Çitim-Kepic Kristen Stoner, assistant profes- Clara Shin (M.M. 2000) was a tional Viola Congress in Reykjavik, sor, performed a solo flute recital grand prize winner of the Catania Iceland where he performed the and taught at the XV Festival In- competition and will perform with “Quatre Visage” of Darius Milhaud ternacional de Flautistas in Quito, an orchestra in Spain. with the Van Cliburn prize-winning Ecuador in June 2005. pianist Christopher Taylor. Suk Jun Kim, a doctoral student College of Fine Arts students are in music composition, presented Kevin Orr, assistant professor, gaining international experience his commissioned work, “Kotmun + traveled to China in May 2005 and garnering accolades on their A Gate of Flowers,” at the Syn- where he performed and gave travels. School of Music under- thèse Festival in Bourges, France master classes at six different graduate advisor Mutlu Çitim- in June 2005. schools including the Central Kepic has taken more than 30 Conservatory of Music in Beijing Musicology students Gary UF music students to Salzburg and the Sichuan Conservatory of Galvan, Ilka Araujo, David College in the Salzburg Music Music in Chengdu. Goldblatt, Aaron Keebaugh, Study Abroad Program. The qual- Brian Holder and Amy Zigler James Paul Sain, associate ity of the students’ work has led presented papers at the Hawaii professor in the School of Music, to their being included as part of International Conference on will direct the 15th Annual Florida the Salzburger Schlosskonzerte Arts and Humanities. Keebaugh, Electroacoustic Music Festival on series at the prestigious Marble Goldblatt and Holder are to pres- April 6-8, 2006. Electroacoustic Hall at Mirabell Palace. ent papers at the College Music composers and musicians travel The UF Wind Symphony, con- Society conference in Quebec. globally to attend this event. Sain ducted by Professor David Way- is also working on a joint electro- For more information on College bright, was the only symphonic acoustic CD project between UF of Fine Arts international activities band from the U.S. selected to and the Universidad Nationale de and programs, visit perform at the World Association Lanús in Buenos Aires. It will be www.arts.ufl.edu/international.asp. of Symphonic Bands and Ensem- published on the Electronic Music Foundation label.

Boaz Sharon, professor and head of the piano area, was artistic director of the Prague In- ternational Piano Master Classes in July. This was the ninth sum- mer that this festival was directed by Sharon. The faculty included world-renowned teachers and performers. Sharon has participated in a number of other international piano competitions and festivals. He was a judge at the Rudolf Firkusny International Piano Com- petition in Prague in June and he was on the faculty of the Catania International Piano Festival and Competition in August in Catania, Sicily. Sharon was also on the jury of the International Certifi- cate for Piano Artists at the Salle

Assistant Professor Tiza Garland (center, front row) taught members of the Dah Theatre’s ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ International School for Actors and Directors in Belgrade, Serbia about the nuances of staged ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ combat this summer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 21 s they exited the April 30, 2005 College of Fine Arts commencement ceremony, graduates and A guests received kaleidoscopes and a reminder to “use this life-changing event to view your life in a different way.” The kaleidoscopes, marking the 30th anniversary of the College of Fine Arts, are symbolic of the graduating class of 2005, a colorful and diverse multitude of individual reflections coming from a single source. “During today’s ceremony we celebrate a kaleidoscope of stellar accomplishments that reflect these truly extraordinary graduates,” said Dean Donald McGlothlin. Edward Villella, founder of the Miami City Ballet, gave the keynote speech and accepted an honorary doc- tor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida. He encouraged the graduates, “You have learned to learn. Don’t ever stop. Explore. Find your passion, live your life, as your life will be nothing but a series of changes, changes that provide opportunity.” University of Florida President J. Bernard Machen shook each graduate’s hand as they crossed the stage to accept their diploma. Joelen Merkel of UF’s Board of Trustees was also at the ceremony to congratulate the candidates. This hour and a half cer- emony marked the second solo commencement the College of Fine Arts has held in the University Auditorium.

Keidra Daniels speaks on behalf of the Class of 2005 at commencement. spring 2005 commencement David Johnston, Johnston Photography David Johnston, Johnston Photography

Edward Villella, Duane Bray Founding Artistic Director, Outstanding Miami City Ballet Achievement Award, School of Art and Art Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts History Villella, America’s most celebrated A 1994 graduate with male dancer, popularized the role a Master of Fine Arts, of the male in dance through the University Photography Bray is currently the University Photography supreme artistry and virility he global head of Interac- exhibited during his performance tion Design for IDEO, an innovative design company based in San career. Offstage he has been as influential, accepting the role of found- Francisco, and co-leader of Software Experiences - the IDEO practice ing artistic director of Miami City Ballet in 1985 and achieving world- that focuses on software, web and interactive media. wide acclaim for the company.

22 Faculty marshals place College of Fine Arts banners on the University Auditorium stage. University Photography

Each year, College of Fine Arts faculty select the most distinguished alumni to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award. This award celebrates the professional accomplishments of College of Fine Arts alumni. The college awarded Duane Bray, Malcolm Gets and Stella Sung the 2005 awards. Each school also recognized graduating students for their successes. Outstanding Fine Arts Student Awards went to graduate stu- dents Price Johnston, Kristin Marland and Pat- rick Pagano. Undergraduate recipients were Keidra Daniels, T.J. King and Amber Whatley. David Johnston, Johnston Photography Dr. John Duff congratulates School of Music student award winner Kristin Marland.

“When deciding what to say, my main question was ‘How am I going to ad- dress the diversity reflected in the College of Fine Arts?’” said Keidra Daniels, who spoke on behalf of the graduating class. “This diversity, in fact, stands at the very core of our unique strength -- a blend of achievements, creating a kaleidoscope of talent and abilities. As students in the arts, we understand the profound effects of artistic expression and its role reflecting the human experience. As we depart, we take with us the fundamental support of family, friends, faculty and each other.” The College of Fine Arts wishes our graduates the very best!

Adebukola Bodunrin, a graduate from the School of Art and Art History, enters the

David Johnston, Johnston Photography University Auditorium for the ceremony.

Malcolm Gets Stella Sung Outstanding Achievement Award, Outstanding Achievement Award, School of Theatre and Dance School of Music A 1987 graduate with a Bachelor A 1984 graduate with a Master of of Fine Arts in Theatre, Gets has Fine Arts, Sung is currently profes- found success on television, stage sor of music at University of Cen- and screen. Recipient of a Tony tral Florida. She is recognized as nomination, Drama Desk nomina- an American composer of national tions and the Obie Award, Gets is and international stature. Her works perhaps best known for playing are performed worldwide. Richard on NBC’s hit series “Caroline in the City.” University Photography David Johnston, Johnston Photography

+ + + + + + + 23 subsequently became IFAR’s School of Music ach College of Fine Arts executive director. Burnham Egraduate makes a differ- joined the World Monuments Fund Kevin Callahan (B.MUSE. 1978) ence in the world with his or her (WMF) in 1985, and has served is managing director of MetLife unique talents and abilities. A few as president of the organization Financial Services, Sarasota. His success stories are noted here. since 1996. As president of WMF, step-daughter is a sophomore in Please stay in touch and let us she is dedicated to conserving the College of Fine Arts ceramics know of your news and success- cultural heritage worldwide. Burn- program. es. You will find a reply insert in ham’s honors include Chevalier Frank Howes (B.MUSE. 1970) is this magazine or you may email of the Order of Arts and Letters; immediate past president of the the college at: and Fellow of the US Committee, Florida Music Educators Associa- [email protected] International Council on Monu- tion (FMEA). He has also been ments and Sites. president of Florida Bandmasters School of Art and Art History Association and served on the Liston Bochette (B.F.A. 1980) board of FMEA. “I was fortunate came to UF on an athletic schol- that when I left UF, the associate arship (his record in the decath- director of bands gave me infor- lon still stands after 25 years). mation on a job opening in Lake- An Olympian himself, Bochette land, where I started my career,” currently serves as secretary said Howes, senior director of general for the World Olympians fine arts for Polk County Schools Association. He won an Olympic in Central Florida. “I’ve remained gold medal in painting and draw- in the same school district for 35 ing at the 1992 Barcelona Olym- years.” pic Cultural Festival. Bochette Larry Newcomb (Ph.D. 1998) established the International Bonnie Burnham founded Newcomb Guitar Studio Cultural Consortium with the in Gainesville in 1985. Later at purpose of exemplifying Olympic Scott Miller (M.F.A. 1995) and UF, he earned both his master’s ideals before a global audience. Cynthia Berman-Miller (M.A. and Ph.D. in Music. “I went to His work is on exhibition and in 1996) met in graduate school school to expand my world,” private commissioned collections at UF. They are now president says Newcomb. “At UF I got to internationally. He was invited to and director of New Star Gal- expand my range with Brazilian the United Nations, in Oct. 2005, lery in Hollywood, Fla. They also music, piano, etc. It was a great as part of a cultural program. founded Creative Community department store of music.” Development, Inc., an arts and Newcomb moved from Gaines- development consulting firm. ville to New York City to be a They are the proud parents of performer. There he refined his alumni news one-year-old twin boys. teaching methods and founded Nancy “Nan” Keeton (B.F.A. two bands. A straight jazz band 1985) is vice president for mar- allows him to play intellectually keting and visitor services for the and an American / world-groove Lincoln Center for the Performing jazz band allows him to have fun Arts in New York. She is married and play passionately. Newcomb to alum James Keeton (M.F.A. takes time from his teaching and 1985) who is a full-time painter. performance schedule to return to UF in February 2006 to lecture Deborah LaGrasse (B.A. 1976) at the School of Music and work Liston Bochette is a prominent sculptor who has with the Shands Arts in Medicine taught at Florida A & M Univer- program. Bonnie Burnham (B.F.A. 1969) sity’s School of Architecture for makes a world of difference. many years. In 2004 she and her Miriam Zach (Ph.D. 1993), After leaving Gainesville to con- husband Charles received a grant a musicologist, organist and tinue her studies at Université de from ArtsLink to teach a summer harpsichordist, is the creator Paris-Sorbonne, she remained in course in Eastern Europe. and organizer of the International Paris for several years to work Festival of Women Composers John LoCastro (B.DES. 1974) is at the International Council of Mu- whose 10th Annual conference owner of Synergy Design Group, seums. Returning to New York in will be held in Gainesville, Mar. Tallahassee. His firm creates 1975, she joined the International 20 - 24, 2006. To participate or interpretive and environmental Foundation for Art Research for more information, contact graphic designs especially for (IFAR) where she developed the [email protected]. Art Theft Archive program and museums. 24 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Nicholas Pallesen Philip Montana (B.F.A. 2005) Tobacco Bar participated in the International Theatre Production Program tour Theatre Company to Russia this summer. He has since moved to New York theatre and dance graduates have banded City where he is currently on UF together to create a home in the New York Dean’s Fellowship (full schol- theater world. Elizabeth Wolf (B.A. 1999) founded arship) as a dance graduate The Tobacco Bar Theatre Company in 1999. “It student at NYU. has been a UF-centered project from its inception,” says Artistic Director Joe LaRue (M.F.A. 2001).

Philip Montana

Nicholas Pallesen (B.A. 2005), a baritone opera singer, has been singing professionally since he was 13. He is now working toward a master’s in voice at Florida State University. Prior to his summer graduation, Pallesen participated in Operafestival di Roma and performed in the role “There is a wide network of UF alums in New York of Count Almaviva in “Le Nozze that we work with. It was great to create some- di Figaro.” thing to bring them all together. We hope people coming out of UF are interested in becoming School of Theatre and Dance involved in the company. It’s a great way to build resumes and to have a creative home.” Corinne Gabrielson (B.A. 2001) Gregory Von Hausch (B.F.A. The company has evolved to a core group is currently the assistant manag- 1972) is president and CEO of who act as the creative development and produc- ing director of Asolo Theatre the Ft. Lauderdale International ing team. The company is LaRue, Michael Man- Company in Sarasota. Film Festival. His daughter Brit- tany attends UF and is currently gione (B.A. 2001), Dana Panepinto (M.F.A. 2001), Shishir Kurup (B.F.A. 1984) has an architecture major. Donna Robinson (B.F.A. 1997), Neal Utterback a starring role in the new NBC (M.F.A. 2001) and one member not from UF, Jaki show “Surface.” Silver. The not-for-profit has produced shows in the International Fringe Festival and at a number of Chris Linn (B.F.A. 1988) began venues in New York City. A passion and non-paying his ascending career at Viacom second job for each member, all of the money that with a position at Nickelodeon. He is raised by shows and fundraising goes back into recently was promoted from his the company. As the company grows, members position as vice president-produc- remain true to their vision, producing new works tion at Spike TV to vice president, and New York premieres in the city while striving to executive-in-charge of production, push themselves artistically. development and animation for MTV: Music Television. Tim Altmeyer and Sadie Jones in Tobacco Bar Theatre Company’s production of “second.” written by writer- in-residence Neal Utterback, and directed by Joe LaRue.

Larry Newcomb + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 25 h e College of Fine Arts is most fortunate to have loyal alumni and T friends who give of their time, talent and money. One of the most satisfying aspects of my work as a development director is observing the positive impact of philanthropy on individuals and families. I have learned that charitable giving can indeed make a difference in the lives of both donors and recipients. Investing in your College of Fine Arts can bring returns of many kinds, from a sense of fulfillment and renewed affiliation with your alma mater to the tangible tax savings provided by wealth transfer models that support both your family and your interests. The most popular ways of supporting the college include:

• Outright gifts of cash or securities • Real estate gifts from the director • Gift annuities • Charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts • Planned gifts through your estate Whichever way you choose to support the College of Fine Arts, know that you make a difference. Thank you for your generosity! Peg Richardson Director of Development (352) 846-1211 or [email protected] Steve Auer development + + + + + + Preparing for the Future with Planned Giving ver the years, many UF alumni and friends have remembered the College of Fine Arts in their Oplanned giving. In fact, the Century Tower carillon was renovated significantly in 2003 as the direct result of a $450,000 gift from the estate of Larry A. Webb of St. Augustine. Because of Webb’s gener- ous gift, new bells, keyboards and a state-of-the-art electronic system were installed. Planned charitable giving may be strategically utilized to enhance cash flow, produce income tax deductions and reduce or eliminate capital gain or estate taxes. This type of philanthropy is encouraged by the federal government and by most states. There are a number of different planned giving techniques that may be used. Please let Peg Richardson know should you be interested in learning more about planned giving.

26 Marty Roberson and her husband Wayne catch up with Professor David Shelton at the Theatre and Dance alumni brunch. Your Gifts May Go Twice as Far! haritable contributions to the College of Fine Arts and the Chigher education community go a long way. They provide crucial financial support for our scholarships, endowments and programming. Your employer may share in your support for our educational mission. The College of Fine Arts can provide you with a brochure of companies who have corporate matching gift programs. These companies match the charitable contributions their employees make to higher education institutions. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and spouses of employees. Make your gift go twice as far! Contact Peg Richardson at (352) 846-1211 for more information. Sarah McNeill School of Theatre and Dance Welcomes Alumni to Homecoming omecoming weekend became more special to Theatre and Dance H alums and their families who joined the college for its School of Theatre and Dance “Welcome Home Alumni Weekend” events on Oct. 7 – 8, 2005. The weekend kicked off with a brunch and guided tour of the new Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion. The building impressed the alums who remember the days when classes took place in hallways, the O’Connell Center and “found spaces” throughout the campus because there was no dedicated building for the School of Theatre and Dance. Alums from as far away as Minnesota and California registered. Many attendees also enjoyed the 82nd Annual Homecoming Parade, Gator Growl featuring comedian Wayne Brady and the UF – Mississippi State football game. Kevin Marshall, director of the School of Theatre and Dance, asked alums to let their fellow classmates know about next year’s “Welcome Home Alumni Weekend.” Sarah McNeill

UF band alumni take time to visit at a reception in the Friends of Music room at the University Auditorium. Band Alumni Reunion lums of the Gator Marching Band gathered for their annual re- Aunion during the Sept. 9 - 10, 2005 weekend. The reunion always begins with a Friday evening practice; this year, however, participants were also guests of Interim Dean Barbara Korner at a wine and cheese reception. The well-attended event provided a wonderful opportunity for former schoolmates to renew old friendships. Band Alumni Presi- dent Scott Stowell thanked participants for their many gifts to Phase I of the Band Building Campaign. John Duff, director of the School of Music, spoke briefly about the exciting plans for the new building and noted that groundbreaking is slated for spring 2006. Sarah McNeill

27 o the individuals and firms listed below, we say simply and sincerely, thank you. Whichever Tarea of Fine Arts you choose to support, please know that your gifts have a far-reaching impact on the future of our talented students.

$2,500 - $4,999 $500 - $999 $100 - $499 Atlanta Clarinet Assn. A Yard You’ll Love Louis J. Aguirre & Associates, P.A. Band Central Station Margaret C. Atherton Alachua County Board of County Comm. Ronald L. Book Grover E. Baker Luis O. & Blanca F. Alvarez George W. R. Davis Elizabeth R. Bedell John C. & Ruth C. Amott Ronald P. & Barbara English Caryl B. & Susan Brown Joseph J. Anastasio ExxonMobil Foundation Carlos A. Bursztein & Perla L. Selener Anheuser-Busch Foundation Ferman Automotive Group Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Linda J. Arbuckle & Leland G. Shaw Ford Motor Co. Donald & Cecilia A. Caton Sara C. Arnette Friends of Music College Music Society Southern Chapter Karl C. Ashley Christina R. Fritsch Maureen A. Donnelly Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Assn. Joan D. Frosch Cherie H. & Jack J. Fine Mr. & Mrs. Darrell M. Ayers Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Wanda W. & Bryan K. Finnie Edna Balser Joseph Glover M. Elizabeth Fowler Bank of America Foundation Steven J. Kalishman Arthur L. & Elaine C. Funk Gerard Bencen Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity Bert J. & Donna T. Gindy Richard A. Berkowitz, C.P.A. Melbourne Greyhound Park Sports Palace, Inc. Gould & Co., Chartered Attorneys at Law William A. Berry & Associates, Inc. Myrna B. Palley Rose S. & Raphael T. Haftka Bert Alexander & Associates, Inc. Pamphalon Foundation, Inc. Gene W. & Evelyn Hemp John H. Bevis PianoExpo, Inc. Eleanor B. Humphries Michael Blachly Powell Family Foundation, Inc. Mohsen Kashmiry Linda M. & Roger L. Blackburn Patricia D. & Ronald G. Zollars Kenneth A. & Sally Kerslake Willis R. Bodine $1,000 - $2,499 Mernet R. Larsen Douglas A. & Joanne M. Booher

and thanks Alpha Eta Chap. of Phi Kappa Tau Ruth Laudenslager Richard W. Bowles David F. Arrighi Lockheed Martin Corp. Bradenton Twirling Academy, Inc. David S. Band Luciano Prida & Co., P.A. Billy & Glenna Brashear $1,000,000 and More Lohse B. Beeland Shelley Melvin & Martin L. Fackler Timothy S. & Frances J. Brophy William W. & Nadine M. McGuire Lawrence R. Bevis II Mid-Florida Distributors, Inc. Kevin D. Brown $100,000 - $999,999 Randall J. Bodner William S. & Cynthia L. Miller Robert A. & Kathryn W. Bryan Stephen D. Root Frank V. Campisi Geoffrey W. & Ann E. Moore Rafael & Jodi Cabrera George M. Steinbrenner III Dade Community Foundation, Inc. The Moorings, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Cadret III Stephen Stills Dansr, Inc. Morris Family Foundation, Inc. Caron Cadle & Ralf E. Remshardt John & Margaret Sung Darden Restaurants Fdtn. Mortgage Choice, Inc. John W. Caffey Larry A. Webb (D) Daytona Beach Kennel Club John E. Mulvaney, Jr. Elizabeth A. & Bradley J. Casey Miles C. Wilkin Dosatron International, Inc. Natl. Fdtn. for Advmnt. in the Arts Jeffrey R. & Cynthia G. Catlin $25,000 - $49,999 John B. Edmondson Naylor Publications, Inc. Joseph C. & Virginia J. Cauthen O. Mason Hawkins Edmonson Electric, Inc. Fredrick H. & Myra T. Newman Joseph C. Cauthen W. Douglas Pitts, Sr. North Florida Retirement Village, Inc. appreciation Barbara W. Fearney Cynthia G. Christianson S. Daniel & Nancy Ponce Margaret H. Gahan James Olivenbaum CNA Foundation $10,000 - $24,999 Gibraltar Bank The Orthopaedic Center Henry W. & Patricia M. Collins Amusement & Music Operators Golden Key National Honor Society Jack L. & Nickoleta Pappas Columbia SC Gator Club® Dennis & Colette Campay Hall Associates, Inc. William M. & Mary DeGrove Andrew H. Hines, Jr. Eagle Brands, Inc. Lynn Kibler We make a living by what we get, Florida Theatrical Assn. Rick J. Lopez “ Gary R. Grimes The Maneely Fund but we make a life by what we give. Eugene E. & Nancy L. Grissom Kevin A. Marshall Kenneth K. & Janet C. Keene Donald E. & Mary Jane McGlothlin Allen L. & Delores T. Lastinger — Sir Winston Churchill” Ellen M. & Hal A. Meier Joelen K. & Robert G. Merkel Lynn A. Merkel Bauer Barbara Jo Revelle Northern Trust Bank of Florida, N.A. Mr. & Mrs. Rodney D. Parrish Compass Bank Chuck & Judith A. Young William D. & Sandra T. Olinger Marilyn W. & Donald L. Peterson Margo R. Cooke $5,000 - $9,999 Enid A. Olivenbaum Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Carol & Gerald B. Cope, Jr. Aramark Corp. Once for All Trust H. Boone & Violet M. Porter Charitable Fdtn. Coral Gables Dry Cleaning, Inc. BearingPoint, Inc. Powell Gene Therapy Center Patricia S. Preston John F. Cosgrove Robert D. & Anne S. Byrd Progressive Insurance Corp. Russell L. & Brenda V. Robinson Leon W. & Margaret W. Couch Durango USA, Inc. Argie & Michael Radics, Jr. Edith K. & Arlan L. Rosenbloom Florida Institute of CPA’s, Educational Joanne F. & Stanley I. Cullen Dorothy D. Reaves (D) Robert H. Saxton, Jr. Korge & Korge Jerry L. Cutler Richard & Isabel M. Garcia-Rose Herbert Schmoll Bernard M. & Mary Helen Levine Douglas D. Dankel II Martin & Doris Rosen Foundation Shands at the University of Florida Geneva H. & William W. Malcolm Joan C. Davidow Scripps Howard Foundation Sigma Alpha Iota Massey-Yardley Chrysler-Jeep George K. Davis (D) Richard H. Simons Charitable Trust Richard R. & Jenny K. Streiff The Music Group, Inc. Joyce F. Davis Richard R. Souviron Richard L. Tooke Robert L. & Susan Norton Allen Y. DeLaney (D) Spear, Safer, Harmon & Company Trenam, Kemker, Scharf, et al. Cynthia F. O’Connell Lou DeLaney U.F. Research Foundation, Inc. UF Center for Latin American Studies Carl A. & Melissa G. Olivenbaum Phyllis S. & Philip A. DeLaney Sandra M. Walsh Richard B. & Joyce O. Wilson Jay H. Rossin Michael E. & Louella Desa West Flagler Associates, Ltd. Bob Wilson Roberto Sanchez Barry B. Diamond Chune-Sin Yeh Bernd Wurlitzer C. Frederick Shewey Sheila K. Dickison The Tower Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Diner

28 Distinctive Dentistry of Sanford Johnson & Johnson Carl Henrik Dybdahl-Henriksen, Jr. Jones Funeral Home Easter Seals Florida, Inc. Jordan Glen School & Summer Camp Einstein Montessori School Rachel I. Kahn Laura R. Ellis William R. & Carol Ritzen Kem Susan B. Emley Michael L. Kemp Ernst & Young Foundation Pramod P. & Seema P. Khargonekar Robert M. Estes Bart & Miriam M. Kimball Expressions Learning Arts Academy V. Lionel King Rick H. & Patricia I. G. Fabiani Jennifer P. & John W. Kinkele, Jr. Paul F. Favini Klein Band Assn. Alexis R. & Robin A. Feldman Knight-Ridder Corporate West Michael J. & Margaret U. Fields Amy M. Koebrick Ivan J. Filippo Barbara O. Korner Carol D. Finlayson Howard & Merele Kosowsky Merle E. Flannery Naima E. Kradjian Thelma H. Fletcher Robert Kreiger Elizabeth A. & Robert P. Flynn Laura A. Kroh Maria L. Fonnegra Jodi V. & David M. Kudelko Sarah B. & Claude A. Fouse Thomas J. Lau Chuck & Lynn Frazier Charlotte H. Lee Howard G. & Laurel J. Freeman Robert A. & Phyllis Levitt Kathryn Gamble Anthony L. Liuzzo Evelyn M. Garcia Carolyn H. Livingston Gator Scoops, Inc. Madelyn M. Lockhart Gators on the Pass, Inc. Michael L. Lonier Stephen E. Gaunt Victoriano Lopez Raymond & Ruth Gay-Crosier Clark B. Lord Richard H. Gehman Harold & Carol Lovitz Georgia-Pacific Corp. Marilyn J. Maple Ira H. & Gerri E. Gessner Fran & Randy J. Maris Charlotte M. Porter Rosalee J. & William C. Sperlich Malcolm Gets Van J. Martin Priest Huffman Productions, LLC Lindsey Stathopoulos E. Paul J. & Christine F. Gibbs Edward G. & Rosalyn Mast Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. June R. & Michael J. Stoeber Janice L. Gillespie Jennifer J. Mathis Chad P. Pugatch Beth O. Sweeney Margaret Maples & Charles H. Gilliland, Sr. Alexander S. Matveevskii Joel M. Rabin Alice & James L. Talbert Mark Gindy Herb McRae Linda C. Rae & Andrew R. Hertz Irene S. Thompson Patricia A. Gleason Forman S. Meachem Cynthia L. Ragan Margaret H. Thurston Goldstein, Schechter, Price, et al. Medtronic Foundation Kenneth H. & Colleen S. W. Rand Margaret Tolbert Ronald K. Golz Mary Lou Merkner Florence A. Reaves Lyn G. Trudeau Elsbeth K. Gordon MetLife Foundation Matthew W. Reeves Marjorie R. Turnbull Lawrence E. Grinter Lindsay R. Mickler John W. Reger Florence C. & Mack Tyner, Jr. Jack C. & Margaret S. Guistwhite Richard C. Mills (D) George E. & Marlies K. Reinoso UBS Financial Services, Inc. Sarah A. Hampton B. June Milton & Joe F. Higdon Reitlight, Inc. Budd A. & Marlene J. Udell Amy Z. & Adren Q. Hance, Jr. Hendrik J. Monkhorst Peggy A. Richardson Jerry N. Uelsmann Elizabeth & Edward A. Hanlon, Jr. Mary J. Moore Juan C. & Marlene Riesco Mifflin H. & Steven J. Uhlfelder Harold P. Hanson Thomas H. & Barbara M. Moore Carlos E. Santiago & Enia M. Rivero Univ. of South Carolina Alumni Band William F. Haselmire Gisela Moran Brenna C. Rizzardi Carmen Valdivia Margaret W. Hass Jacquelyn A. F. Morie Celeste A. Roberge Wm. P. Vander Wyden III Zelda J. Hawk Lynn Moseley Domingo Rodriguez Christine N. Vaughan Hawthorne Medical Center, P.A. Luan Mueller Tamara A. Romaine George L. Vaughn Janet G. & W. Jon Heddesheimer Irene P. Murphy Mary M. Ross Clara E. Vertes Allison C. Helms William S. Myers Mr. & Mrs. Gordon H. Schenck, Jr. Kurt Von Gonten Robin & Kathleen Hendrickson Shamal D. Nadkarni Paul Schloss & Gisela Schloss-Birkholz John L. & Rebecca G. Ward Henley Carpet One Peter L. & Dixie Neilson John & Lynn Schlumpf +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Steven F. Ware Kenneth W. & Becky Herron Roger T. Nickel Todd James Schott Geneva R. Waybright Melissa C. Hite Lauren M. Nordvig Susan E. Schroeder ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wilse B. & Mary H. Webb Charles I. Holden, Jr. A. Darlene Novak Michael A. Schwartz Anne P. Webster Norman N. & Jane K. Holland Timothy P. Tolar & Charlotte C. Olson Scissors Hair Salon, Inc. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Joyce M. Weiss Robert D. & Lynne W. Holt Richard J. Oman John F. Scott Erica L. Weston Mrs. Terry W. Housand Jacqueline B. Orlando Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Sexton +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Vernon W. Whitney (D) Eugene J. & Elsie S. Howard John M. & Jill H. Otis Edith R. Shendell-Frankel Patricia Whitworth E. L. Roy Hunt Susan V. Palmer Ilene Silverman & Harvey M. Budd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Glenn G. Willumson Mary C. Hurlburt John R. Parkyn Wendy J. Simpson George P. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Jon Douglas Hutchison Arnold Penland, Jr. Donald D. & Jeannett B. Slesnick ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Judith F. Wilson Leonard C. & Maria C. Insalaca Alan Pickart E. Brian Smith, Jr. Shands Cancer Center Intel Foundation Timothy J. & Darby O. Plummer John W. Smith +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Simone M. Wolf (D) Investech Foundation, Inc. Carole E. & John W. Polefko Society for the Arts in Healthcare Roy Wood J.J. Finley PTA Haydee M. Polo Michael T. Sokol +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ World Class Travel Service, Inc. Ina C. & Marc J. Jaeger Reid Poole John W. Spanier ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David M. Young ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ cholarships make a significant difference to the College of Fine Arts. This year, because of your gifts, students were able to: travel to Russia Sto perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream;” two students had internships at the Samuel P. Harn Museum++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ of Art and others interned in sum- mer theatre positions around the country; students gained hands-on, practical experience in the college’s University Galleries; music students participated in international music festivals; instruments were provided for some student musicians; students++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ participated in summer study abroad programs; art supplies were provided to students; and a number of guest speakers and industry professionals traveled to the University of Florida to share their experiences with our students. + + + + + + + 29 Join the College of Fine Arts for our Spring 2006 Events Please visit our website for a complete, regularly updated listing of CFA events: www.arts.ufl.edu/events.asp

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Jan. 10 - Feb. 10 Feb. 1 Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture Series: Apr. 1 41st Annual SA+AH Faculty Exhibition Faculty Recital, Jonathan Helton, Saxophone Athenian Iconography Nrityagram Dance Ensemble Reception, Jan. 20, 7-9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium H. Alan Shapiro, W. H. Collins Vickers Professor of 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center University Gallery Archaeology, The Johns Hopkins University Feb. 1 - 5 Date, time and location TBA Apr. 1 Jan. 11 Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright University Choir Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Directed by David Young Mar. 1 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Charles Dutoit, Conductor 8 p.m. Constans Theatre Black Box Concert Bands Joan Kwuon, Violinist 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Apr. 4 7:30 p.m. Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Perform- Feb. 3 Garrison Keillor ing Arts Mark Morris Dance Group Mar. 2 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Symphony Orchestra Jan. 12 Concerto Concert Apr. 4 Faculty Recital: Kenneth Martinson, Viola Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Guest Artist Recital: Nikita Fitenko, Piano 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Soweto Gospel Choir 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Mar. 2 - 4 Jan. 14 Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture Series Sym- Apr. 6-8 Diavolo Feb. 4 posium: 16th Annual Electroacoustic Music Festival 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Tokyo String Quartet New Directions in Contemporary Art Constans Theatre Black Box 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Hosted by Alex Alberro Harn Museum, time TBA Jan. 17 Feb. 8 Apr. 7 Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture Series: Spanish Harlem Orchestra Symphonic Band March 2 - 10 Rethinking the Modern 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Glenn D. Lowry, Director of the Museum of The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Eric Jensen Modern Art Feb. 9 Directed by Yanci Bukovec Apr. 7 - 9 6 p.m. Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 8 p.m.Constans Theatre Black Box BFA Spring Dance Showcase 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center supervised by Kelly Cawthon Jan. 17 - 18 Mar. 3 Constans Theatre Black Box The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial Feb. 9 The Polish Chamber Orchestra (limited seating available to public) L.A. Theatre Works Wind Symphony with Sir James Galway, Flutist/Conductor and Lady 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Jeanne Galway, Flutist Apr. 7 - 16 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Lysistrata by Aristophanes Jan. 18 Feb. 10 Directed by Judith Williams Die Fledermaus The Ten Tenors Mar. 3 - 4 8 p.m. Constans Theatre Mainstage Helikon Opera 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Jacaré Brazil with Latin American Artists-in- 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Residence Pedro Tomas Mateo and Manuel Apr. 8 Feb. 11 Mateo Suar Steel Band Jan. 19 California Guitar Trio 7:30 p.m. P. K. Yonge Performing Arts Center 4:00 p.m. University Auditorium Helios Saxophone Quartet 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Mar. 4 Apr. 8 Feb. 14 Russian National Ballet La Bayadëre Flute Ensemble Jan. 20 My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Renée Fleming I’m in Therapy 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Mar. 6 Apr. 9 Low Brass Recital New Arts Trio Jan. 21 Feb. 15 - 19 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium with Mitchell Estrin, Clarinetist Faculty Recital: Janna Lower, Violin Dance 2006. 4 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Directed by Ric Rose Mar. 17 8 p.m. Constans Theatre Mainstage Natalie MacMaster Apr. 11 Jan. 23 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Chorale Faculty Recital: Brenda Smith, Soprano Feb. 17 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Unbalanced Connection #35 Mar. 18 7:30 p.m. Music Building, room 120 Russian National Orchestra Apr. 13 Jan. 23 with Yefim Bronfman, Pianist Wind Symphony Faculty Recital: Arnold Irchai, Bassoon Feb. 21 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Chorale 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Mar. 19 Apr. 15 Jan. 24 The Black Watch and Feb. 21 - Mar. 10 Clarinet Ensemble Steven Wright The Band of the Welsh Guards 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Student Juried Exhibition 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Reception, Mar. 3, 7-9 p.m. University Gallery Apr. 17 - 22 Jan. 26 Feb. 22 Mar. 20 5th Annual Steinway Festival Symphony Orchestra Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Faculty Recital: Leslie Odom, Oboe University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium with Gil Shaham, Guest Director and Violin Soloist 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Apr. 18 - 28 Jan. 27 Mar. 22 SA+AH MFA Thesis Exhibition II New York Chamber Soloists Feb. 22 Hayley Westenra Reception, Apr. 21, 7-9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Guest Artist Recital: Aaron Misenheimer, 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center University Gallery Trombone Jan. 27 - 31 7:30 p.m. Music Building, room 120 Mar. 24-26 Apr. 20 - 21 Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright Mozart Festival MFA One-Acts Directed by David Young Feb. 23 - 26 University Auditorium supervised by David Young 8 p.m. Constans Theatre Black Box Saints and Sinners 8 p.m. McGuire Pavilion, G-15 Wilkins Acting Studio presented by UF Opera Theatre Mar. 27 Jan. 28 8:00 p.m. Constans Theatre New Music Ensemble Apr. 22 Ferdinand the Bull 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium UF Symphony Orchestra and featuring the New York Chamber Soloists Feb. 23 Combined Choruses 11 a.m. University Auditorium Jazz Band, Vincent DiMartio, Trumpet, Mar. 28 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Guest Soloist Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Jan. 28 – 29 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Apr. 23 CATS Roby Lakatos Ensemble 7:30 p.m. (Sun. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) Feb. 23 Mar. 28 - Apr. 7 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Phillips Center Fine Arts Career Fair SA+AH MFA Thesis Exhibition I 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. JWRU Grand Ballroom Reception, Mar. 31, 7-9 p.m. Apr. 24 - 28 Jan. 29 University Gallery Student Theatre Showcase Friends of Music Scholarship Concert Feb. 25 New York City 4:00 p.m. University Auditorium Sleeping Beauty Mar. 29 The Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble Apr. 25 Jan. 31 2 p.m. Phillips Center 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Concert Bands Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture Series: 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium Art and the New Europe: Feb. 25 Mar. 30 The Post-Communist Condition International Saxophone Master Class Concert Jazz Bands MAY Boris Groys, Global Distinguished Professor at 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium New York University Feb. 26 May 8-13 6 p.m. Harn Museum Mar. 31 Brazilian Music Institute with visiting artists Joshua Bell Lang Lang 4 p.m. University Auditorium Alieksey Vianna and Jorge Continentino 7:30 p.m. University Auditorium School of Music Feb. 27 Harn Eminent Scholar Lecture Series: Ancient Macedonian Painting Olga Palagia, Professor of Classical Archaeology, All dates and times are subject to change. Please check our website for University of Athens, Greece schedule updates: www.arts.ufl.edu . Constans Theatre tickets are avail- Time and location TBA able at the University Box Office or at (352) 392-1653. Phillips Center and Feb. 28 – Mar. 4 University Auditorium tickets are available at the University Box Office, at Stan Won’t Dance Sinner the Phillips Center Box Office, by calling 352-392-ARTS (2787) or at www. 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Black Box Theatre ticketmaster.com. 30 The University of Florida is in Gainesville. The Gator Nation is everywhere.

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