VIRGIL THOMSON

As a man of music and letters, Kansas City native Virgil Thomson has enjoyed one of the more il­ lustrious artistic careers of the twentieth century. As acre­ ator and conductor of music and as a thinker and writer about it, he has, for over half a cen­ tury, revealed himself repeatedly to be a versatile, stimulating, and sensitive advocate. His pro­ lific body of works is a testi­ monial to the diversity that characterizes twentieth-century music. Among his most highly re­ garded compositions are operas Four Saints in Three Acts (1928) and The Mother of Us All (1947), scores for memorable documentary films, and a ~ollection of musi­ cal "portraits II conceived for various musical forces. His legacy of penetrating observations about the musical past and the musical present--many being the products of his ten­ ure as music critic for the New York Herald Tribune between 1940 and 1954--are preserved in eight books, including a captivating autobiography (1966). In the course of his life, he has enjoyed the friendship of many equally imposing cultural figures--such as Nadia Boulanger, Jean Cocteau, Gertrude Stein, Orson Welles, and John Houseman; has given generously of his time and talents to professional endeavors; and has been respected and honored for his accomplishments. In 1983 he was among the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors given for lifetime contributions to the arts in America. From his sturdy midwestern boyhood in Missouri to the sophis­ ticated halls of Harvard to the exhilarating milieu of Paris between the wars to the grand sphere of influence in New York City, Virgil Thomson has led the life of an American musician to be appreciated and to be ad­ mired.

ilW Conference of The American Society of University Composers Region 6

INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM

Friday, March 1 10:40-11:30 a.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

VIRGIL THOMSON: PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN COMPOSER

Welcome: Donald McGlothlin, Chairman, Department of Music Introduction of Mr. Thomson: Milton Glick, Dean College of Arts & Science

Panelists

Donald Brenner, Associate Dean, School of Journalism Larry Clark, Director, University Theatre Roger Mitchell, Dean, College of Agriculture Edward Small, Department of Speech and Dramatic Art

Michael Budds, Department of Music Moderator

Virgil Thomson's residency is made possible by support from the Missouri Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, through their parti­ cipation in the Mid-America Arts Alliance, a regional arts organization, and Meet the Composer, Inc.

This residency is also supported by assistance from American Telephone and Telegraph Company, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publish­ ers, Avon Products Foundation, Bristol Myers Company, Broadcast Music, Inc., Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, Ford Founda­ tion, Fromm Music Foundation, Grace Foundation, Metropolitan Life Founda­ tion, C. Michael Paul Foundation, NL Industries Foundation, Inc., the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, Inc., the Helena Rubenstein Foun­ dation, and Warner Communications. NEW MUSIC CONCERT I

Friday, March 1 2:40-3:40 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

Program

Songs of Spring and the Moon ...... Cindy McTee North Texas State University

Johnnie Johnson, soprano Alan Bradley, clarinet Cynthia Scully, violin Patricia Pierce, piano Christine Johnson, viola David Nace, percussion Brian Hickman, cello Jonna Ditto, percussion Vicki Burgstahler, flute John Moye, conductor $outhwest Missouri State University

Sonata for the Sun ...... John Hilliard Howard Payne University

Alan Smith, piano Howard Payne University

Jazz Study ...... John R. Akins Evange l College

John R. Akins, piano Sam Persad, trombone Grant Johnson, string bass Evangel College

Two Preludes for Harp and Clarinet ...... Newel Kay Brown North Texas State University

Alan Bradley, clarinet Beverly Killingsworth, harp Southwest Missouri State University

FILM SHOWING

Friday, March 1 4:15-5:15 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

The Louisiana Story (1948) Directed by Robert Flaherty Film Score by Virgil Thomson

This film documents the impact of the oil industry on the bayou country, presenting its message through the eyes of a boy watching the transformation of his environment. The traditional landscape of sky, water, trees, and alligators is altered forever by the introduction of oil derricks and the man-made trappings of commerce. NEW MUSIC CONCERT II

Friday, March 1 8:00 p.m. Firestone-Baars Chapel Stephens College

Program

Bagatelles ...... Thomas Benjamin University of Houston

Steve Geibel, flute Richard Hills, clarinet Dan Willett, oboe Laurence Lowe, horn Barbara Wood, bassoon University of Missouri-Columbia

Psalm 142 Cindy McTee North Texas State University

Kathryn Haggans, soprano Linda Duckett, organ Stephens College

Greenepiece (Pluralities Two) ...... James Mobberly University of Missouri-Kansas City

John Greene, guitar University of Missouri-Kansas City

Helas Ann Gebuhr Houston Baptist University

Timothy Bentch, tenor University of Missouri-Columbia Linda Duckett, organ Stephens College

Miniature for English Horn and Tape Sarah Johnston Reid Abilene Christian University

Dan Willett, English horn University of Missouri-Columbia

Variations and Fugues on Sunday School Tunes ..... Virgil Thomson

Perry Parrigin, organ University of Missouri-Columbia NEW MUSIC CONCERT III

Saturday, March 2 10:40-11:40 a . m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

Program

Four Songs for Baritone ...... Arthur Smith Cameron University

Carroll Stegall, baritone Clarice Stegall , piano Cameron University

Movements for Computer .. . Edward Mattila University of Kansas

Tape

Effulgence .. Thomas Clark North Texas State University

Clarissa Sou therlin , violin Susan Jost, oboe Elizabeth Badger , clarinet R. Mark Maher, trumpet Kriste Knollmeyer, vibraphone University of Missouri-Columbia

Dance for Epiphaneo ...... W. Thomas McKenney University of Missouri-Columbia

Tape

Three Pieces for Trombone and Percussion ...... Ronald Shroyer Central Methodist College

Ron Anson , trombone Jim Culberton , percussion Pam Cordle , piano Central Methodist College

FILM SHOWING

Saturday , Ma r ch 2 1 1:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m . Fine Arts Recital Hall

The Plough That Broke the Plains Directed by Pare Lorentz Film Score by Virgil Thomson

This film traces the social and economic history of the great plains from the time of the settlement of the prairies by cattlemen and farmers through the World War I boom to the years of depression and drought. Commissioned by the United States National Audiovisual Center (1936). LECTURE

Saturday, March 2 1:40-2:30 p.m. 145 Fine Arts Center

"NOTATION AND NEW MUSIC: WINDOWS OF EXPLORATION" Thomas Clark North Texas State University

NEW MUSIC CONCERT IV

Saturday, March 2 2:40-3:30 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

Program

Two Poems of Dance and Tape ...... Walter Halen text: Robert Jones Central Missouri State University

Catherine Truesdale, soprano Michael Sekelsky, percussion Edwin Quistorff, tenor Daniel Watring, percussion Diane Edmonds, violin Wesley True, piano Russell Coleman, clarinet John Reynolds, tape Robert Stewart, cello Walter Halen, conductor Central Missouri State University

Rilke for Voice and Guitar . Harold Blumenfeld Washington University

Judith Cline, soprano William Krause, guitar Washington University

Colloquy ..... James Greeson University of Arkansas

Carleton Spotts, cello Kim Andrews, piano University of Missouri-Columbia 'I Antiphon V Michael Horvit University of Houston ,• Carolyn Kenneson, viola University of Missouri-Columbia

FILM SHOWING

Saturday, March 2 4:15-5:15 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

The Louisiana Story (1948) AN EVENING WITH VIRGIL THOMSON

Saturday, March 2 8:00 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall

Program

Commentary: Dr. W. Thomas McKenney

Fanfare ...... •.. Virgil Thomson

UMC Brass Ensemble R. Mark Maher, trumpet Jeff Juhala, trombone Ken Kershaw, trumpet Katie Odom, trombone Susan McQuitty, trumpet Dr. Harry Tyrer, euphonium Douglas Petty, trumpet Hadley Haux, euphonium Julie Schroeder, trumpet Rodney Wood, euphonium Greg Stokes, trumpet Kay Wilson, tuba Charles Harris, horn Cliff McDaniel, percussion Carol Stevens, horn Kriste Knollmeyer, percussion Shelley Wells, horn Betty Scott, conductor University of Missouri-Colwnbia

A Portrait of Jay Rozen, followed by a Short Fugue .... Virgil Thomson

premiere performance

Jay Rozen, tuba Timothy Beard, piano North Texas State University

"Wedding Hymn and Susan B. 's Own Funeral Oration" ...... Virgil Thomson from The Mother of Us All text: Gertrude Stein

Virginia Pyle, mezzo-soprano Michael Budds, piano University of Missouri-Colwnbia

Address by Mr. Thomson

"SYMPHONIC ACCOMPANIMENT IN MOTION PICTURES"

FILM SHOWING

The River (1939) Directed by Pare Lorentz Film Score by Virgil Thomson

A dramatic documentary film of the Mississippi River--what it has done, and what man has done to it. A persuasive indictment of our practices of the past, and what we should do in the future, if we are to avoid soil and lumber losses and the disastrous effects of floods. A conscientious attempt to present a fundamental national problem so factually and dramatically that those who see the film will be moved to action. Commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture.

A reception honoring Mr. Thomson will be held in the Faculty/Alumni Lounge of the Memorial Union following this program. UNIVERSITY PHILHARMONIC Edward Dolbashian, conductor

UNIVERSITY SINGERS Duncan Couch, conductor

Sunday, March 3 3:00 p.m. Jesse Auditorium

Introduction of Mr. Thomson: Chancellor Barbara S. Uehling

Program

Four Saints: An Olio ...... Virgil Thomson

premiere performance

Mass ...... Virgil Thomson

Kyrie eleison Gloria in excelsis Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei premiere performance INTERMISSION As Quiet As ...... Michael Colgrass

A Leaf Turning Colors An Uninhabited Creek An Ant Walking Children Sleeping Time Passing Haydn Wagner Ravel Stravinsky Jazz A Soft RainfaU The First Star Coming Out

Death and Transfiguration . .. Richard Strauss

The UMC Department of Music wishes to express special appreciation to the following persons for their assistance with the ASUC Con­ ference:

Ed Hermann - sound engineer Jay Watson - projectionist Paul Bartholomew and Louise Dohm - program design and preparation Quentin Kuyper - administrative assistant Marge Reid - business affairs Members of Iota Lambda chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota Members of Zeta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

ASUC Conference Committee

Michael Budds Donald McGlothlin John Cheetham Betty Scott W. Thomas McKenney, chairman University of Missouri-Columbia PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Edward Dolbashian, music director and conductor

Violin I Double Bass Horn

*Terry L. Alexander Keith Davis Elizabeth Brixey *Jill Clark Arthur Langston *Grace Calvert Tonya Goldstein Sherri Weiss Ruth Garner Michele Hiscavich *Douglas Yarwood, *Charles Harris, *Diane A. Penney Principal Co-Principal *Rebecca Pavitt Raney *Theresa Riga, *Christine Rewolinski, Co-Principal Co-Concertmaster Flute *Robert E. Thurman, *Susan Riepl Co-Principal *Clarissa E. Southerlin Melinda Amberg, Co-Concertmaster Co-Principal *Amy Tremain *Sara Lange Trumpet *Trudye Murr, Co-Principal *R. Mark Maher, Violin II Co-Principal *Douglas M. Petty, Barbara Borg, Oboe Co-Principal Principal *Julie Schroeder Carol Davis *Jane A. Blazek, *Denis Swope *Jie Li Gu Co-Principal Carole Hughes Susan Jost, Kendall Itoku Co-Principal Trombone *William C. Love Cathy Miederhoff *Jill Pochek David Alexander Bruce Shu Jeff Juhala, Mary E. Smith Clarinet Principal *Jane Swanson Phil Wood *Elizabeth Badger, Co-Principal Viola *Jack Batterson Tuba *Andrea Murr, Glenna Betts-Johnson Co-Principal Paul Thorpe *Michele Cleaveland *Gina Reed, Kay Wilson *Deanna Fedderson Co-Principal *Laura Loncaric David M urvihill Timpani *Lisa Sabez Bass Clarinet * Jennifer Shallenberger, *Kriste Knollmeyer Principal *Jack Batterson Cliff McDaniel *Judith Treloar

Bassoon Percussion Cello *Paul D. Bartholomew, Kevin Kelley *Kristin Edmonds Co-Principal *Kriste Knollmeyer *Aureo Freitas, Jr. Barbara E. Garrett, Cliff McDaniel Linda Kruger, Co-Principal *Jane Swanson Principal Laura Rogers *Nelzimar G. Neves Carol Robertson Harpsichord, Piano, *Katherine Snyder Contra-Bassoon Celeste Mark Delin Don Ross Nancy Wade

Personnel & Stage Manager Librarian Harp

*Douglas Yarwood *Jack Batterson Ayako Wantanabe

*Friends of Music Scholarship Recipient 1'he Ninth Annual Chancellor's Festival of Music

81\CH ' HANnEL 1 A 300th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Handel Oratorio Interdisciplinary Symposium MESSIAH BACH , Hit.NOEL: UMC Choral Union THE TEMPER OF THEIR TIMES UHC Philharmonic Orchestra March 14, 1985 December 7-8, 1984 Fine Arts Recital Hall Jesse Auditorium

BACH A.RIA GROUP Concert with Period Instruments University Singers ARS HUSICA University Chamber Orchestra February 13, 1985 March 28, 1985 Jesse Auditorium Jesse Audi tor ium HYHN FESTIVAL Walter J,. Pelz, Organ llandel Or;1torio University Singers JUDAS MACCABAEUS Concert Chorale UMC Choral Union UHC Brass Choir UMC Philharmonic Orchestra February l 7, 1985 l\pril 12. 1985 Missouri United Methodist Church Jesse Auditorium

CONFERENCE Of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF UNIVERSITY COMPOSERS

Interdisciplinary Symposium CONCERT OF NEW MUSIC 3 VIRGIL THOMSON: March 2, 1965 PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN COMPOSER Fine Arts Recital Hall February 28, 1985 Fine Arts Recital Hall CONCERT OF NEW MUSIC 4 March 2, 1985 CONCERT OF NEW MUSIC 1 Fine Arts Recital Hall March 1, 1985 Fine Arts Recital Hall AN EVENING WITH VIRGIL THOMSON Virgil Thomson, Distinguished Guest CONCERT OF NEW MUSIC 2 UMC Faculty , Students March l, 1985 March 2, 1985 Firestone-Baars Chapel Fine Arts Recital Hall

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT UMC Phi 1 harmonic Orchestra University Singers March 3, 1985 Jesse Auditorium

MASTER CLASS SERIES

Yo Yo Ha, cello Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Beaux Arts Trio November 7, 1984 January 24, 1985 February 23, 1985

Emanuel Ax, piano Ars Husica Bach Aria Group November 7, 1984 February 12, 1985 March 26-28, 1985