and accomplishments that most notably includes awide-ranging listofcontributions Professorand Sciences. Stephens’ legacy Music’ ofArts by the ofthe Dean College the as ‘heartof ofthe andnized soul School ofMusicthe School where hewas recog at the University of Tennessee Director as of excellence leadership visionary role and his remembered unrelenting for his pursuit of for the School’s He programs. be will to obtain resources, equipment and space faculty, student as as well and staff needs During tenure, his heworked to address inspired those whose lives hetouched. of talent, creativity, and leadership that Professor Stephens had arare combination battlelong and with courageous cancer. Sunday,who died February 20,2011aftera their leader, Stephens, devoted L. Roger of School The Music mourned the loss of Roger Stephens DirectorRemembering ofThe Tennessee University School of Music, Knoxville Summer 2012 Summer continued on p. 14 -

D. McGehee Simek and College of Arts and Sciences Dean BruceBursten. Dean andSciences Simek andCollege ofArts UTPresidentDirector Stephens, Roger Interim JimandNatalieHaslam, Chancellor Jimmy Jan G.Cheek, Pictured from are to ofMusic’s right left Chairofthe School Board ofAdvisors Peter Acly, ofMusic School Knoxville Chancellor Jimmy “As G.Cheek. make her our first lady of music,” UT said of Tennessee and its cultural arts truly “Natalie Haslam’s love ofthe University and amusic and arts enthusiast. ofArtsgraduate and Sciences ofthe College buildingisnamed for Nataliefoot Haslam, a four-floor,The proposed 123,000-square- Top”“Rocky and songs. other UT popular event with asurprise appearance performing the Southland Marching Bandthe concluded ofMusic.UT School for the The UT Pride of Center, building anew, technology-enhanced 10, 2010,on the Natalie Haslam L. Music celebrated the breaking ofground November The of University Tennessee, Knoxville, MusicNatalie Haslam L. Center Ground on New the Breaks UT have at UT.” at have even [more] theofstudents raise caliber we “Andsaid. having afine help building will afine building,”deserve Natalie Haslam “We have wonderfulstudents, and they facility.a new the fundsdedicated for the construction of went ofMusic, School to which the UT allotmentlargest ofthis money, $10million, University ofTennessee The $32.5million. the Haslam Family Foundation the gave for the Campaign for Tennessee, and In 2006,Natalie and Jim Haslam, co-chairs it’s named for her and what sherepresents.” Haslam Music Center, it’s agreat honor that the Nataliewe celebrate thisL. building,

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University of Tennessee Groundbreaking continued After several years of planning, the facility built in 1964, was demolished in the summer of 2010 to prepare for construction of the From the Interim Director new building, which will be completed in late 2013. The state of Tennessee allocated $30 million for the building in 2007. Welcome to the Summer 2012 edition of Noteworthy. As alumni and friends of the K. Berestovskaya It will house a new recital hall, a music School of Music, we hope you will enjoy this library, rehearsal rooms for band, chorus capsule view of some of the activities over the and orchestra, computer labs, a recording past few years from our faculty and students. studio, 40 performance studios/offices and a variety of technology-enhanced practice and Elsewhere in Noteworthy, you will find many rehearsal rooms. changes that have occurred with our School of Music. We were deeply saddened at the loss of Natalie Haslam has served on the boards our Director, Professor Roger Stephens after of the Knoxville Symphony Society and a long and courageous battle with cancer. He Dr. Angela Batey, interim director the Knoxville Arts Council and has been a came to the university in 2001 and worked member of the Tennessee Arts Commission tirelessly to make a difference as director of the School of Music. Collaborating and president of the Tennessee Presidents with alumni and development staff, he sought support for new space for the School Trust. Additionally, she has been involved in of Music. He refused to allow his long struggle with the disease to undermine his community activities such as the United Way commitment to his work and his artistic expression. Perhaps his proudest moment of Knoxville, the East Tennessee Founda- was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center held tion, the East Tennessee Historical Society, November 9, 2010. The beautiful building is now under construction slated for Knoxville Garden Club, the Knoxville Zoo completion in the summer of 2013. and the Wellness Center. She is a founding member and major supporter of the Friends of In March, 2011 we lost one of our faculty icons, Professor Emeritus and jazz legend Great Smoky Mountains National Park. William Scarlett. Two months later, Professor Calvin Smith (French horn) passed away after a brief illness. His generosity of spirit is greatly missed. In April, 2012, we Jim Haslam is a graduate of the College of learned of the death of former music education professor Dr. Jim Mintz. Although Business Administration and the founder rocked by these significant losses, the faculty and students of the School of Music have of Pilot Corporation and chairman of Pilot magnificently responded to the challenges. Flying J. In 2009, the new business building was named the James A. Haslam II Business It has been my distinct privilege and pleasure to serve as Interim Director upon Building in his honor. Roger’s passing and I look forward to continuing my service to the School as Associate Director under the leadership of our new Director, Dr. Jeffrey Pappas . I have certainly The Haslams have been generous UT support- enjoyed meeting the legions of alumni and supporters of our School! ers for years, having dedicated gifts to a wide variety of programs across campus. Please let us know if we can provide any other information on the School or its activities, and special thanks to each of you for your continued support and dedication Their gift was part of the university’s $1 billion to the University of Tennessee School of Music. fundraising campaign, the Campaign for Tennessee. The most ambitious effort in the university’s history, the campaign places UT Dr. Angela Batey, interim director among the ranks of the nation’s largest public University of Tennessee School of Music and private institutions that have sought this level of private support. This edition of Noteworthy includes news from Fall 2009 through Spring 2012. So many exciting things have been accomplished. Adapted from http://www.utk.edu/tnto- We hope you enjoy this small glimpse into the UT School of Music. day/2010/11/10/natalie-haslam-music-center- You can find more in-depth stories, and download our digital version ofNoteworthy at www.music.utk.edu/news groundbreaking/ Noteworthy was produced by Hundley Design, Knoxville, Tennessee. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. E01-1054-017-10

2 Dr. Jeffrey Pappas We are pleased that Dr. Jeffrey Pappas will be joining us on August 1, 2012 as the new Director of the School of Music!

Dr. Pappas comes from Marshall University where he has been Chair of the Department of Music. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Northern Kentucky University, a Masters of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Illinois, and the Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa.

Prior to his appointment as the Department Chair at Marshall University, he was the Director of Choral Activities and Coordinator of Ensembles and Conducting at Ball State University. He has also served in positions at Mississippi State University, Clarke College, and Otterbein College.

We look forward to his leadership!

The Walls Came A-Tumb-a-lin’ Down! We watched with mixed emotions as the old Music Building was demolished. Sadness, as the site of many good memories was taken down, mingled with understanding that the School of Music had long since outgrown the old building. Joyous expectation follows as we wait and watch the new state-of-the-art facility begin to take shape, with capabilities and capacity that had only been dreamed of. D.Hundley/A. Batey/B. Murphy Batey/B. D.Hundley/A.

The band room was the first to “see daylight,” followed by the auditorium and choral room. The Chamber Singers sang as the walls came “a-tumbling down.”

Then the classrooms came down. Soon there was just a large hole. Then pylons were driven, walls began to reach up, floors and ceilings were added.

Wonderful music-friendly spaces began to take shape. The highest beam was raised into place (see page 20), and the dream is halfway to reality! You can follow our progress on facebook at UTK School of Music 3 “Partnering with a company like Steinway opens doors for our students that otherwise might not be possible,” said Angela Batey,

University of Tennessee interim director for the School of Music. “Becoming an All-Steinway School places UT’s School of Music in a position to offer our students the very best training and learn- ing experiences.”

The pianos will fill the new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center scheduled for completion in 2013. Two Steinways will replace pianos in the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial University Center. Steinway & Sons will work with UT to manage instrument inventory and create a customized service plan for care of the pianos. Kline Music Scholar William Crowe performs at the All-Steinway Initiative Kickoff at the Howard Baker Center. Internationally, more than 120 universities, UT Knoxville Seeks to Become an conservatories, and schools are classified as All-Steinway Schools, including the Oberlin All-Steinway School Conservatory, the Cincinnati Conservatory, It has been said that musicians are only as “The product of our school is our students,” said and the Cleveland Institute. Several Southeast- good as their instrument. The University Jim Powell, a UT alumnus and supporter of ern Conference schools bear the classification of Tennessee, Knoxville School of Music is the Steinway initiative. “With the investment as well as several Tennessee colleges. working to provide its students with the finest of these pianos, we will have more and more pianos in the industry made by Steinway of these talented kids,” he said, referring to To find out more about supporting UT’s & Sons. The goal to raise more than $3.5 two School of Music students who performed All-Steinway School Initiative, contact Cathy million to become an All-Steinway School during the Steinway announcement event. Dodge at 865-974-2365. was announced June 13, 2011, during an on-campus event with university and Steinway representatives, along with donors and friends Coleman elected President of the university. of Piano Technicians Guild “Becoming an All-Steinway School is an A UT School of Music staff member has been chosen by his peers important goal for the university,” said to serve as president of the world’s largest piano technician associa- Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek. “Achieving this tion—the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG). The Piano Technicians goal will transform our recruiting efforts for PTG Guild grants the Registered Piano Technician (RPT) credential students and will enrich the music facilities after a series of rigorous examinations that test skill in piano tuning, regulation and repair. throughout our campus. Access to these beautiful instruments will allow our students Jim Coleman, Jr., RPT, was elected President in July 2011 during the 54th annual PTG to fully realize their artistic talents.” Convention in Kansas City. As president, Coleman will represent the interests of almost 4,000 piano technicians around the world. Coleman joined PTG in 1969 and has previ- To receive All-Steinway School status, at least ously served as a regional vice president and secretary/treasurer. 90 percent of an institution’s pianos must be Steinway-designated pianos. To date, more than The Piano Technicians Guild promotes the highest possible standards of piano service by $1.5 million has been raised for the Steinway providing opportunities for professional development, by recognizing technical compe- Initiative. The College has already purchased tence through examinations and by advancing the interests of its members. one Steinway Hamburg nine-foot concert As UT’s resident piano technician, Coleman maintains more than 90 pianos for the grand piano and three Steinway Hamburg School of Music, which will soon have the distinction of being an all-Steinway school. seven-foot grand pianos with the proceeds. The School of Music will ultimately house 61 He also runs Coleman’s Tools, a supplier of innovative tools for the piano trade and new pianos for use by its students and faculty, Coleman’s Piano Service. The Coleman family has a long history in the piano industry. including upright pianos and concert grand Coleman’s grandfather was a piano technician, along with his father and several brothers. pianos from six to nine feet in length.

4 John Neal

Board of Advisors Raises Scholarship Funds The UT School of Music’s Board of Advisors held at Cherokee Country Club. In December, and Culinary Magic, and Showcase 2012: hosted three fundraisers during the 2010-2011 long-time board member Fuad Mishu and wife Soundsation! school year, which raised over $44,000 for stu- Layla hosted the Holiday Musicale in their The Board of Advisors for 2011–2012 dent scholarships. The events were the Tellico lovely home. The Board of Advisors presented includes Chairperson John Neal, Vice-Chair Musicale in August, the Holiday Musicale in Showcase 2012: Soundsation!—a wonderful Sheena M. McCall, Peter A. Acly, Edmund L. December, and the Spring Sensation—a gala evening of visual art, music, wine, dinner Bolt, Mary Helen Byers, Dr. Mary F. Cush- event in April which combined a gourmet and an auction—on April 14, 2012, at the man, Dr. Jack Fellers, Mark Hill, Glorietta dinner, a live auction, and musical entertain- Knoxville Museum of Art. Klarich, Brenda Maupin, Daniel F. McGe- ment by our talented students and faculty. The The Board of Advisors wishes to thank Pilot hee, Fuad Mishu, Judy Morman, William Board of Advisors also established the Roger L. Corporation for their sponsorship of the Rukeyser, Theresa Stone, Sandra Trout, and Stephens Memorial Scholarship. 2011 Spring Sensation, An Evening of Wine Gaye Whittaker. Their first fundraiser of 2011-2012 was An Evening of Wine and Culi-

nary Magic, a delightful wine dinner, Hundley D.

(above) Acappella group reVOLution and pianist David Northington were some of the performers featured (and auctioned!) at Showcase 2012: Soundsation!

The Faculty String Quartet (Mark Zelmanovich, violin; Miroslav Hristov, violin; Wesley Baldwin, cello; and Hillary Herndon, viola) often delights guests at the festive Holiday Musicale.

5 UT Opera Welcomes Award-Winning Director HillB.

The University of acting training that does not exist at any other Tennessee School institution in the United States or abroad. The of Music is pleased world of opera is drastically different than it was to welcome James a decade ago. The aesthetics of the public taste Marvel to our have changed tremendously (and) economic distinguished conditions have made competition within faculty as Director the arts more challenging than at any other of Opera Theatre. time in recent memory. It is my goal to equip Marvel is a stage each of these young artists with the necessary The Marriage of Figaro was hilarious as “Mozart’s only opera about Elvis!” director known tools needed to excel in this market. I have In UT Opera Theatre’s Spring production, for traditional challenged each of them to define what it Mozart’s classic comedy, The Marriage of and avant-garde means to be a consummate artist. Helping them Figaro, was hilarious as “Mozart’s only opera stagings of operatic to become one is not just my goal, but rather, my about Elvis.” Under the baton of Maestro James Marvel productions, and expectation.” Kevin Class and the direction of James was named Classical Alan Sherrod of Metro Pulse was “overjoyed to Marvel, this updated version of the timeless Singer’s “2008 Stage Director of the Year.” Since see that Marvel embraced the idea of projections classic featured appearances by Elvis Presley, his professional directing debut in 1996, he has as a scenic device...for conceptual abstraction. Jackie Onassis, and Liberace. directed over 80 productions in the United Katy Tucker gave the productions beautifully States, England, Scotland, Germany, Poland, Cordelia Lyons of Oak Ridge wrote, “I have kinetic video images as a significant reinforcing Slovakia, Hungary, and the to give a great big standing ovation to the background,” and praised the Czech Republic. University of Tennessee Opera Theatre’s “depth of soprano and contralto interpretation of My talent” in the split cast. The Marriage of Figaro.

In the program notes for his Denton Andrew face has never hurt from laughing through an UTK debut, Gian-Carlo An audience member new to opera before. Not only were the voices and Menotti’s The Medium and opera commented that “the orchestra enjoyable, but the acting really added Giacomo Puccini’s Suor Angelica, music, drama, makeup, acting, to the show.” he writes, “I have one goal. That vocal talent, attention to detail, goal is to create a world-class “That’s the kind of atmosphere we are trying backgrounds projected onto training program for opera singers to create,” Marvel said. “We are trying to create screens—were all contemporary, at the University of Tennessee, a community where opera theatre becomes creative, excellent—this is opera Knoxville. I want the singers in The Medium and Suor Angelica one of the best tickets in town.” were contemporary, creative, for today’s audiences.” this program to receive a level of and excellent.

A New Resource for Music Education Dr. Marvelene C. Moore, professor of music, has published a volume of essays referencing traditional and contemporary thought on theory and practice in music education for all age groups, from the very young to the elderly. Critical Essays in Music Education spans a broad range of subject areas from history and philosophy to art and music, and addresses issues such as curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, as well as current issues in technology and performance standards. Written by leading researchers and educators from diverse countries and cultures, this selection of previously published articles, research studies, and book chapters is representative of the most frequently discussed and debated topics in the profession. This volume, published in January 2012 by Ashgate Publishing, documents the importance of lifelong learning. It is an indispensable reference work for specialists in the field of music education.

6 Touching the G. Sperl

WoThe BBC plans to record rl and d broadcast a con- cert of the University of Tennessee Chamber Singers, along with interviews of Dr. Batey and our students, on Radio Ulster Sunday Sequence, a popular morning program. This broadcast will be available worldwide through the BBC internet site.

To prepare for this trip, the students were In Chengdu, China, the Clarinet Choir performed at the opening of the International Peach Blossom Festival. offered an academic course, Cultural Studies Clarinets in China Two pieces of the Clarinet Choir’s repertoire of Ireland, in which they explored the eco- were written specifically for this trip: William nomic, political, religious and philosophical On March 10–21, 2011, the UT Clarinet Mark Harrell’s Study Number 1 for Clarinets differences between the United States, Great Choir, led by Clarinet Professor Gary Sperl based on Washing Silks by the River and The Britain, the Republic of Ireland and Northern and Assistant Director of Bands Michael Parting Cup, and Suite of Old Chinese Folk Songs Ireland. They also studied the development Stewart, toured the Peoples Republic of arranged by Matt Johnston. and function of the artistic genre of Choral China. The choir performed at the Beijing “This was a great musical, educational, and Evensong and Psalmody within the structure University Concert Hall, Shandong Concert cultural experience for these students,” said of the United Kingdom. Hall, Qingdao Arts Center, the International Stewart. “Our goal was to perform at the high- Peach Blossom Festival, and Chengdu The capstone experience of Cultural Studies of est level possible and represent the University Concert Hall. Ireland will be the Cathedral Choral Residency of Tennessee and the School of Music in a in Ireland. The students will be lodging in the The trip was the result of an invitation from Dr. positive manner.” residence halls of historic Trinity College in Song Yang, vice chairman of the Dublin (est. 1592) and Queens University United States–China Cultural and Educational Chamber Singers in Belfast (est. 1845 by Queen Victoria). The Foundation, which sponsored the event along going to Ireland residency will also include a variety of recre- with the UTK School of Music and College of ational and cultural activities to complement Arts & Sciences. The Chamber Singers of the University of the musical activities and help our students Tennessee, under the baton of Dr. Angela Batey, Sperl stated, “It was a great trip—the gain a worldview that recognizes, understands interim director of the School of Music, have students all had a great experience. The trip and celebrates the complexity of the cultures been invited for a Summer 2012 choral resi- began in Beijing where we performed at and people of both the Republic of Ireland and dency and public concerts in historic Dublin, two different universities. The sight-seeing Northern Ireland. Republic of Ireland and Bel- between performances was amazing—the Thorsten Pohl fast, Northern Ireland. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the 2008 ten-day residency includes Olympic venues. We then took an overnight rehearsals and singing at train to Xian. We played a concert at the Choral Evensong services of Xian Conservatory of Music and the fol- Christ Church, St. Patrick’s lowing day visited the site of the Terra Cotta Cathedral, and Downpat- Warriors. We then flew to Chengdu and had rick Cathedral, as well as several concerts; one of which was part of the presenting public concerts opening of the International Peach Blossom at St. Nicholas’ Parish Festival, which was televised live. While Church and Bangor Abbey. in Chengdu, we visited the Panda Preserve The Chamber Singers were and for a donation to the Preserve, several selected for this prestigious of us got our pictures taken alongside a real honor due to their high level live panda—what else can I say—that was of artistic excellence. St. Patrick’s Catherdral, Dublin AWESOME!” 7 Professor Brings the World of Jazz to UT Gregory Tardy has performed on every continent York City, including the Village Vanguard, the Blue Note, Birdland, Sweet except Australia and worked with artists who have Basil, Bradley’s and the Iridium. He has toured in Angola, Israel, Japan, a variety of musical styles, ranging from traditional and Russia. He has played in the Jazz Festival in Winnipeg, Canada. to avant-garde. In every instance, Tardy, a jazz Tardy has encountered interesting venues along the way. He was at the saxophone assistant professor at the University Umbria Jazz Festival in Orvietto, Italy, a gorgeous village on top of a plateau of Tennessee, Knoxville, strives to accommodate in the mountain region, when the millennium switched from 1999 to 2000. each musician’s flair while maintaining his own voice and making the experience as enjoyable as “It was pretty amazing: great music, great food!” he said. possible for the player and the listener. It is a lesson At the Jerusalem Theatre, he performed Moroccan Jewish music with he continually emphasizes to his students. Rabbi Haim Louk and bassist Omer Avital. “I’ve known musicians that have been world-class “I also played at a kibbutz in Israel where we had to hike into this wooded musicians but people didn’t want to work with area and then when you came through the trees, there was a small clearing them because they were so hard to deal with as people,” he said. “I try to to play in,” he said. “That was pretty cool.” teach my students to be flexible and to be able to adapt to different musi- cians. It helps them, work-wise. It’s respecting other musicians.” “One time I played a gig with Elvin Jones in the Sequoia National Park. That was amazing—with all these huge trees around you, filling the air Tardy, who came to the UT School of Music in 2010, teaches undergradu- with music.” ate and graduate saxophone students and two ensembles. Tardy enjoys the “aha” moments with his students when he sees them He has played with renowned artists such as Wynton Marsalis, the Neville grasp a new concept. Another highlight of his UT career was playing a Brothers, and Elvin Jones. The list includes Bill Frisell, Andrew Hill, Tom gig at the Square Room with one of his ensembles where the band played Harrell, Dave Douglas, and Nicholas Payton. He has also recorded nine some challenging music written by Wynton Marsalis. He has also enjoyed CDs, including one for the storied Impulse Records. He recently released playing faculty concerts and teaching at high school music clinics. a CD entitled Monuments. “Music played such an important role in my life when I was growing up, and The married father of two came to the university after an invitation from I always love a chance to inspire others in their musical aspiration,” he said. Mark Boling, UT associate professor of music and coordinator of the jazz program. The two first met in 2004 when Tardy was in town to perform When Tardy arrived in Knoxville, he was impressed with the level of and record with the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. Vance Thompson, the depth of UT’s music staff, he said. orchestra’s founding director and a UT jazz lecturer, introduced them. “When thinking of jazz schools, people think New York, Chicago, or New Tardy has performed at large and small sites, from New York City’s Orleans,” he said. “They don’t often think of some of the small cities like Carnegie Hall to Knoxville’s Square Room. He has played from Los Knoxville. The level of sophistication of the program here is on the same Angeles to Boston, Chicago to Philadelphia, and just about everywhere level. A person coming here is definitely going to get what they need.” in between. He has also played all the major historic jazz scenes in New

Musicologist Receives Fulbright Specialists Award Dr. Leslie C. Gay Jr., associate professor at the School of Music, University of Tennessee, was selected for a Fulbright Specialists project in Denmark at Aarhus University from October 22–November 12, 2011. This appointment was presented by the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Dr. Gay presented lectures and presentations on American music and ethnomusicology for the departments of English and Music at Aarhus.

The Fulbright Specialists Program, created in 2000 to complement the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program, provides short-term academic opportunities to prominent U.S. faculty and professionals to support curricular and faculty development and institutional planning at post secondary, academic institutions around the world. Over 400 U.S. faculty and professionals travel abroad each year through the Fulbright Specialists Program.

8 Exciting Times for the UT Band Program The Pride of the South- lande Band wowed a sell-out crowd at The 2011 Music City Bowl in Nashville with a performance of the famous Tennessee Circle Drill. Fans from both Tennessee and North Carolina were on their feet cheering as the band The Pride of the Southland Band performs the famous Circle Drill. finished its halftime performance. Julian and Sousa Receive Honors The “Pride” was back in Nashville on On March 24, 2011, famed University of an endowed professorship, the WJ Julian Januarye 15 at the request of Governor Elect Bill Tennessee Director of Bands Emeritus Dr. Professor of Bands. 147 alumni and supporters Haslam. The Knoxville native asked the “Pride” WJ Julian was inducted into the Educators of the band made additional gifts to build the to be the featured band in his inaugural parade. Hall of Honor, housed in the UTK College professorship fund to a fully endowed level. The band played theTennessee Waltz and Rocky of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Top for the Governor. The professorship—the first ever in the history The Hall of Honor praises professionals who of the UT School of Music—was awarded to The UT Wind Ensemble performed have established themselves in their field and the current director, Gary Sousa. fore the 2012 Tennessee Music Educators mentored students. Association Conference held in the Chat- Sousa has been the Director of Bands and Homecoming 2011, on November 5, celebrated tanooga Convention Center. Featured on Professor of Music since 1997. In this role, he WJ Julian’s 50 year association with The the program were a wide variety of works conducts the wind ensemble, teaches graduate University of Tennessee Band Program. including Kingfishers Catch Fire by Mackey, courses in conducting and repertoire, directs Fantasia in G Major by Bach, Dionysiaques A Tennessee native, Julian was hired as director the masters program in wind conducting and by Schmitt, Dusk by Bryant, Raise the Roof by of bands at The University of Tennessee in 1961. oversees the entire band program, consisting of Daugherty featuring UT faculty percussionist Under his direction, the bands grew in size, concert bands, athletic bands and the Pride of Andrew Bliss, and Americans We by Fillmore. prestige, and reputation, and adopted traditions the Southland Marching Band. Under Sousa’s Drs. Sousa, Ryder and Stewart all conducted such as the “T,” Circle Drill, and “Rocky Top.” leadership, ensembles have received critical on this program. “It is a great honor to be acclaim from both composers and conductors To ensure that the tradition of excellence lives selected to perform for the many outstanding alike. He maintains an active schedule as on, UT alumnus H. Lee Martin and his wife, music educators we have here in the State of guest conductor and clinician throughout the Carla Martin, made a lead gift to establish Tennessee,” says Sousa. United States and Canada.

Band alumnus Tom Edwards and his wife Left to right: Elainee donated fifty Yamaha professional-line School of Music Director silver trumpets to the Pride of the Southland Roger Stephens,

Band this past November. “For the past ten alumnus H. Lee Martin University of Tennessee years we have been working on building our Provost Susan Martin, instrument inventory with matched instru- Faye Julian, Director of Bands ments,” says Associate Director, Don Ryder. Emeritus Dr. WJ Julian, “Having all of our students playing on profes- Director of Bands and sional-line instruments has not only increased Professor of Music the amount of sound our trumpets produce, but Gary Sousa, and also allows them to play with a great character- former College of Arts istic tone. We are unbelievably grateful to the and Sciences Edwards family for this very generous gift.” Dean Bruce Bursten.

9 Each Spring, an Orchestral and Choral collaborative Hundley D. Classes and Concerts with program is presented. In 2010, the featured work was Vienna Philharmonic Trombonist Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, under the baton of Dr. Angela Batey. On February 7-12, 2011, Vienna Philhar- monic trombonist and University of Ten- 2011 brought an epic performance of Orff’s Carmina nessee School of Music alumnus Jeremy Burana, with soloists Andrew Skoog, tenor; Anna Esch- bach, soprano; and Jesse Stock, baritone. Wilson returned for a week-long residency as guest artist for the UT Trombone In 2012, the community was invited to join in the Symposium, a workshop for trombonists choruses of the complete Handel’s Messiah, with solos featuring masterclasses, lectures, recitals, performed by UT School of Music vocalists. and chamber music coaching sessions.

Wilson joined the Wind Ensemble and its conductor, Dr. Gary Sousa, in a memorable concert February 10. He was featured on Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Trombone and was then joined by his former trombone professor Don Hough and current UT trombone professor Dr. Dan Cloutier to perform Michael Daugh- erty’s Rosa Parks Boulevard. The UT Trombone Choir joined the three soloists and the Wind

Ensemble to close the concert with a rousing rendition of Henry Fillmore’s Lassus Trombone. Hundley D.

The next evening, Wilson gave a solo recital accompanied by Judith Bible, about whom he On October 31, 2010, the UT Symphony Orchestra put on a Halloween Spooktacular. Cox Auditorium was blogged, “Judith is a kind and sweet person who just happens to be a wonderful musician— decorated to the hilt for this spooky, creepy—and I enjoyed every second.” often funny—concert. Director James Fellenbaum, The final evening, Wilson performed with the UT Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro in four distict transformations, dramatically led the James Fellenbaum. Wilson was the featured soloist in Danish composer Launy Grøndahl’s costumed orchestra. The Stokowski arrangement of 1924 work Concerto for Trombone. the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach began the program, which was constantly interrupted by a stubborn “Phantom” playing the Cox Auditorium Three World Premieres Organ (UT student Nathan Stewart). Mystical dancers The Gamma Rho Chapter of for Bassoon Ensemble joined the UTSO for Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, just Sigma Alpha before piano virtuoso Ying Feng took the stage for Iota— The 13 bassoonists who comprise the University Franz Liszt’s Totentanz. Eric Whitacre’s October began of Tennessee Bassoon Ensemble—BeaUTiful the second half, followed by movements from Hector 50 Years! Bassoons—performed the world premieres of three Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique. Sigma Alpha Iota at compositions for bassoon ensemble at the Interna- Alan Sherrod , noted classical music critic, wrote in his UTK celebrated the tional Double Reed Society Conference at Arizona Classical Journal blog, “I’m really becoming quite weary of 50th anniversary of its State University on May 31, 2011. constantly having to rave about the miraculous progress Gamma Rho and Knoxville “These three pieces significantly increase the reper- that the UT Symphony Orchestra has made in the last five Alumnae/Patroness toire for bassoon ensemble” stated UT Professor of years or so. This season, in particular, it has become rather chapters on April 23, 2010. Bassoon Keith McClelland. tedious having to sit through concert after concert awaiting student mistakes that never come, sloppy entrances that A luncheon was held in The compositions wereFusion of Four by UT Assis- are instead crisp and clean, performance fatigue that has celebration, at which the tant Professor Dr. Brendan McConville; A Bushel been replaced by ebullient energy and chapter was rededicated of Baked Bassoons, Op.59 by Timothy Lee, a UT focus, and compromised interpretations, and charter member Fran alumnus and freelance composer residing in New dynamics, and tempos that are anything Cartier Creasy spoke. Jersey; and Music for Earthworms: A Darwinian but. Give me something to write about— “All Things Bright and Odyssey by Dan Welcher, Professor of Composition, a curtain falling, a string breaking, a horn splaat—something, please!” Beautiful,” a composition University of Texas. by charter member The name of Welcher’s composition was inspired by Each November, the UT Chamber Dr. Betty Bertaux, was the story that, in his later years, Charles Darwin was Orchestra joins with the Oak Ridge performed by current obsessed with earthworms and had his son Francis Civic Ballet Association to present members of Gamma Rho play loud and deep notes on the bassoon to find out Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, The and the Alumnae chapter. whether his worms could hear. Nutcracker. For tickets, see orcba.org Schlurcher 10 University of Tennessee Symphony Orchestra directed by James Fellenbaum 2009-2010 Season 2010-2011 Season 2011-2012 Season 9/27/2009...... A Few Words about Music 9/26/2010...... American Spectacular 9/25/2011...... Mahler: Symphony No . 1 Included Prokofiev’sPeter and the Wolf, nar- Copland’s Billy the Kid Suite followed Celebration of the centennial memorial rated by Daniel Berry, and Benjamin Brit- KSO’s Lucas Richmond’s The Kisses of a anniversary of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) ten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Pearl (orchestration world premiere) featur- with his Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan. ing faculty tenor Andrew Skoog. 11/1/2009...... Music of Great Britain 10/30/2011...... Symphonic Metamorphosis Four Scottish Dances by Arnold, featured 11/31/2010...... Halloween Spooktacular Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, and Mark Zelmanovich and Miroslav Hristov, Pianist Ying Feng performed Liszt’s Carl Maria von Weber’s Andante und Rondo violins. Edward Elgar’s masterpiece, the Totentanz. Also featured Saint-Saëns’ Danse Ungarese with Steven V. Ingle, bassoon, and Enigma Variations was performed. Macabre and Berlioz’ Symphonie Fantastique. Guest Conductor Anthony Parnther. 11/13/2009...... UT Opera 11/ 12–14/2010...... UT Opera 11/11-13/2011...... UT Opera Robert Ward’s The Crucible, directed by Car- Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, directed by A double-bill of one-act operas: Gian roll Freeman, conducted by Dr. Kevin Class. Michael McConnell, conducted by Dr. Carlo Menotti’s The Medium, and Giacomo Kevin Class. Puccini’s Suor Angelica directed by James 11/22/2009...... UT Chamber Orchestra Marvel, conducted by Dr. Kevin Class. 2/14/2010...... Orchestral Romance 11/21/2010...... UT Chamber Orchestra Faculty clarinetist Gary Sperl performed the Three string divertimenti by Mozart. 2/18/2012...... Pictures at an Exhibition Mozart Faculty Violist Hillary Herndon in Cecil Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra 2/12/2011. . . . Celebration With Jeremy Wilson on an extended range basset clarinet. Tchai- Forsythe’s Viola Concerto in G Minor, and Launy Grøndahl’s Trombone Concerto kovsky’s Symphony No. 2 was conducted by Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky, featured alumnus Jeremy Wilson, followed UT student Rachel Grubb. arranged by Ravel. by Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. 3/21/2010...... Concertos and Classics 3/11/2012...... Concertos and Classics 3/6/2011...... Concertos and Classics Featured the winners of the annual UT Featured the winners of the annual UT Featured the winners of the annual UT Concerto Competition: Lyndon England, Concerto Competition: Kathryne Salo, flute; Concerto Competition: Rachael Morey and countertenor; Tiago Ellwanger, violin; Micah Theresa Dunigan, soprano; Shinyoung Kim, Travis Jones, bassoons; Jesse Stock, baritone; Layne, flute; Bonnie Farr and Rachel Grubb, piano; Thomas Lovett, violin. Hallerin Hill II and Wes Charlton, violin and oboe and violin; and Lin Tian, piano. viola; and William Crowe, piano. 4/15/2012...... The Messiah 4/8/2010. . . . .UT Chamber Orchestra and Choirs UT Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and 4/17/2011...... Carmina Burana Maurice Duruflé’s incredibleRequiem was Chamber Orchestra presented a complete UTSO; Concert Choir; Chamber Singers; conducted by Dr. Angela Batey. performance of Handel’s Messiah, conducted Men’s and Women’s Chorales; and soloists by Dr. Angela Batey. 4/23–26/2010...... UT Opera Anna Eschbach, soprano; Andrew Skoog, A double-bill of one-act operas: Puccini’s tenor; and Jesse Stock, baritone; in Carl 4/20-22/2012...... UT Opera Gianni Schicchi and The Village Singer by Orff ’s masterpiece, Carmina Burana. The Marriage of Figaro, presented as “Mozart’s Stephen Paulus. only opera about Elvis” was directed by James 4/23–26/2010...... UT Opera Marvel, conducted by Dr. Kevin Class. Britten’s Albert Herring, directed by Michael McConnell, conducted by Dr. Kevin Class.

11 Rooted in Giving Back: Steinway Initiative, a $3.5 million project to become designated as an All-Steinway Jim & Sandy Powell School. It is a mark of excellence that is known internationally. For almost a year, longtime supporter of the Powell then went a step further. Since the University of Tennessee Jim Powell worked on interest income generated from the new To gain the distinction, 90 percent of the a secret project that would honor Sandy, his Music Excellence Endowment would take pianos at the UT School of Music must be bride of almost 55 years. about a year to build, he made an additional Steinways. This means the school needs to commitment of $50,000 so the School of purchase 61 Steinway pianos to either replace He finally told her what he had been up to: he or add to its existing inventory, said Cathy made a $1 million gift commitment to estab- Music could access funds immediately to recognize outstanding faculty members. James Dodge, senior director of development for lish the School of Music Excellence Endow- the College of Arts and Sciences. ment as a tribute to his wife. In recognition of Fellenbaum, associate professor and director his gift, the School of Music and the Univer- of the UT Symphony Orchestra, and Andrew The Powells have committed $1 million sity of Tennessee recommended naming the Skoog, associate professor of voice, became toward the effort. state-of-the-art, 400-seat performance venue the first recipients of the Sandra G. Powell “(Being an All-Steinway School) is a big boost in the new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center Excellence Professorships. and it attracts the better students,” Sandy the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall. The recital Even with these commitments, Powell still Powell said. “I look forward to seeing the hall will be the “jewel” of the Haslam Music had more to do for the School of Music. The quality of the students that come here.” Center, scheduled for completion in 2013. Powells are leading the School of Music’s In a ceremony to thank the Powells for their longstanding support of the university, UT officials planted a “Wolf Eyes” Chinese dogwood at UT Gardens. The Powells

University of Tennessee are the first university donors to be commemorated with a tree planting there. Only two others—retired plant science professors—have been recognized in the same way, according to James Newburn, the assistant director of UT Gardens.

Powell, who founded Johnson City-based Powell Companies, which deals in construc- tion, said he wants students to have the same opportunity he did.

In 1955, he enrolled in UT as a freshman, thanks to a $200 scholarship.

“No matter what I do, I’ll never be able to pay that $200 off,” he said.

Sandy Powell didn’t attend college—a price- less opportunity that is at the heart of “why we absolutely love giving students a chance to go to college.”

Students who have been beneficiaries of the Powells’ generosity often ask them what they can do in return. “We have always responded: ‘Some- time down the road when you’re able, help one other person,’” Sandy said. “Keep the gift of giving going.”

12 Donors Contributions received July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011

The School of Music is honored to have the philanthropic Dr . David J . Harris, Jr . & Dr . Patricia A . Harris Ms . Carole A . Lundin support of so many friends and alumni. Your gifts make a Mr . David J . Harris, Sr . & Mrs . Polly A . Harris Mrs . Mary L . Luper difference to our students and faculty, improve our programs Dr . Lee Davis Harris Mrs . Julia MacManus & H . Cameron MacManus Mr .Thomas A . Harris Prof .William Sande MacMorran and facilities, and enhance the excellence of our overall Mr . Randall F . Hartwig & Mrs . Linda D . Hartwig Ms . Joan Carolyn MacReynolds efforts. We appreciate your annual and ongoing generosity! Haslam Family Foundation Inc . Estate of James William Mann Mr . James A . Haslam, II & Mrs . Natalie Leach Haslam Mr . David E . Marks & Mrs .Tammy L . Marks Dr . Robert E . Acker & Mrs .Virginia Acker Mr . Andy Classen Mr . John J . Hattery & Mrs . Patricia A . Hattery Mr . Larry B . Martin & Mrs . Jane Hope Martin Mr . Peter Austin Acly & Mrs . 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Kathryn Kinnard Freeman Knoxville Christian Community Foundation Mr . Paul J . Ottaviano & Mrs . M . Cheryl Ottaviano Mr . Lawrence Burkholder & Mrs . Margaret Burkholder Mrs . Jean Fry Knoxville Jewish Federation Mr . Edward R . Patrick & Mrs . Corinne L . Patrick Mrs . Betsey Richards Bush Mrs . Susan Boatman Garland Knoxville Scottish Rite Foundation Ms . Nancy C . Paule Mr . James Bush & Mrs . Karen Bush Mr . Stephen P . Geoffrey & Ms . Mary Ann Geoffrey Mr . Richard A . Koella & Mrs . Angelyn D . Koella Mrs . Mary Jo Pecht Ms . Mary Helen Byers Mr . Jason Gospodarek & Ms . Catherine Gospodarek Mrs . Gayle M . Kuhbander & Mr . Ronald Kuhbander Mr . Joseph Pelliccia & Ms . Carol Pelliccia Mrs . Elizabeth A . Calhoun & Mr . Michael Corzin Mr . Kostyantyn L . Grabovskyy Dr . Robert T . Ladd & Dr . Karen S . Ladd Dr . Sarah W . Penegar Mrs . Lucie Carlson Mr . Francis D . Graffeo & Mrs . Christina Graffeo Mr .Walter N . Lambert Mr . Colbert G . Petree, Jr . & Mrs . Martha C . Petree Mr . J . Alan Carmichael & Ms . Cynthia Moxley Mrs . Leslie A . Graves Mr . Jeffery H . Lawhorn Mr . Marshall L . Pierce Ms . Suzanne R . Carriere Dr . Caaj A . Greebe & Mrs .Yellie Greebe Dr . James E . Lawler Pilot Corporation Mrs . Patricia S . Carter Dr . John C . Habel & Dr . Dorothy Metzger Habel Mr . Jon R . Lawler & Mrs .Toni Lawler Powell Construction Company, Inc . Mrs . Dorothy E . Cetta Mr . Melvyn L . Halbert & Mrs . Edith C . Halbert Mrs . Jeanne M . Leemon & Daniel J . Leemon Powell Foundation Mrs . Janet M . Chapman & Mr . Robert M . Chapman Dr . Charlene A . Harb Mr .Walter Leitner & Vivian Leitner Mr . James J . Powell, Sr . & Mrs . Sandra G . Powell

13 Donors Contributions received July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011

Presser Foundation Dr .William T . Snyder & Mrs . Margaret A . Snyder Dr . Alexander VanHook Ms . Gaye C .Whittaker Dr . Gwynn W . Ramsey Ms . Susan C . Somaini Mr . Frank F .Venable, Jr . & Mrs . Jane H .Venable Mrs . L . Sue Shipe Whittle Ms . Sharon A . Redden Mr . James H . Sonntag & Margaret L . Sonntag Mrs .Tracy M .Viles & Mr . Michael Viles Ms . Jacqueline M .Wilson Ms . Janice R . Reeves & Mr . Clay Jack Reeves Mrs . Peggy J . Sood Mr . Gilbert Volk & Mrs . Edie Volk Mr . David P .Wilson Mr . Robert P . Rentenbach Dr . Robert M . Soule Jr . & Mrs . Margaret C . Soule Mr . James B .Wager & M . Agnes Wager Mr .Wayne M .Yoder & Dr . Jenice S .Yoder Dr . Henry Q . Rinne & Ms . Dona Thompson Mr . Dewaine Alton Speaks & Mrs . Ruth Ellen Speaks Mr .William R .Waldrop & Mrs . Marjorie K .Waldrop Mrs . Barbara M .Yontz & Mr . Richard A .Yountz Mr . Albert Ritchie & Mrs . Jennie Ritchie Mr . L . Caesar Stair, III & Mrs . Dorothy B . Stair Mr . H . Kreis Weigel & Mrs . Nancy Overton Weigel Mr . Matus Y . Zelmanovich & Mrs . Larisa Zelmanovich Mr . Dale J . Roberto & Mrs . Sarah Roberto Mrs . Emma B . Stallings Mr . Robert Wertz & Mrs . Donna Wertz Mrs . Delores J . Ziegler Mr . Kevin M . Ross & Mrs Janet A . Ross Mrs . Audrey T . Schlafke-Stelson Mrs . Sandra M .Westfall & Mr . Phillip K .Westfall Ms . Melissa A . Ziegler Hon . John R . Rosson, Jr . Mrs . Marjorie Bennett Stephens Mr . William G . Whitaker Mrs . Barbara Zimmerman & Mr . James Zimmerman Ms . Lenore Roth Dr . Billie M . Stephens Dr . Pete L . Rowlett & Mrs .Virginia B . Rowlett Mr . John C . Stewart & Mrs . Roberta M . Stewart Ms . Ruth Ruzicka Mr . Bruce M . Stone UT Wind Ensemble Recording Released Jane Salmon Mr . Harold B . Stone & Mrs .Theresa A . Stone Dr . John Kimberly Sanders Mr . John F . Stone Hal Leonard, one of the nation’s largest music publishers, has Mrs . Rebecca C . Scarlett Ms . Margaret J . Stone included a live performance recording by the UT Wind Ensemble Mr . John Schaeffer & Mrs . Audrey W . Schaeffer Ms . Mary Strickland Mr . Gary Scott and Mrs . Nancy Scott Mrs . Carol A . Stults & Mr . Ronald L . Shults in its internationally released 2011 concert catalogue. The work, Dr . Lisa M . Scrivani-Tidd & Mr . Roderick J .Tidd Ms . Melissa Montague Sumner written by noted American composer, Kathryn Salfelder, is entitled Mr . Robert L . Seeber & Mrs .Willie Camp Seeber Ms . Nancy S . Swartwout “Crossing Parallels,” and was commissioned by the American Mr . Alan K . Sefton & Mrs . Sally Sefton Ms . Sabrina Diane Thomas Bandmasters Association. Mr . Arthur G . Seymour, Jr . & Mrs . Susan T . Seymour Dr . Joseph L .Thompson, III & Mrs . Debra A .Thompson Ms . Cynthia C . Shaffer Mr . Jimmy Pat Thompson & Mrs . Ione F .Thompson “Following our performance of ‘Crossing Parallels’ in 2010, I sent Ms . Diana Marie Shaffer Mr . Joseph L . Thompson & Mrs . Elizabeth J . Thompson Mr . Benjamin H . Sharpe & Ms . Lindsay E . Sharpe Tipton Rosemark Academy Kathryn Salfelder a recording of our concert,” said Gary Sousa, Direc- Mr . Jacob Aaron Shriver Mr . David Torbett & Mrs . Alice J .Torbett tor of Bands. She was elated by the Wind Ensemble’s performance, Dr . Moshe Siman-Tov & Mrs . Ilana I . Siman-Tov Dr . Joseph B .Trahern, Jr . and asked if she could use our recording to help promote the work. Mr . John M . Sirasky & Kathleen A . Sirasky Ms . Stephanie R .Trepinski In 2011, Hal Leonard added the work to their catalogue and have Mr . Scott Andrew Skoog Mr . L . Roby Trotter & Mrs . Elinor S .Trotter Dr . Jennings B . Smalley & Mrs . Carol Ann Smalley Dr . Monroe E .Trout & Mrs . Sandra L .Trout included UT’s performance in their international promotion. We are Mr . Mitchell D . Smith Mr . Michael H .Tunnell, DMA & Mrs . Meme F .Tunnell honored by the opportunity for band directors around the globe to Ms . Elizabeth Snider Mr . Mark Valenti & Mrs . Susana Navarro-Valenti hear our students.”

Remembering Roger continued includes his unyielding drive to advocate for a singing the national anthem at graduation, (Ohio). The family requests that memorials in new music building at UT. He worked closely where his commanding baritone voice filled his honor be made to: with the architects on meticulous details to Thompson-Boling Arena. University of Tennessee ensure that the new facility will meet the In December 2010, the school’s faculty and (checks should have memo line notation: needs of the faculty, staff, and students. It was staff demonstrated their appreciation of his Roger Stephens) indeed his vision of excellence–his energy, leadership, presenting Stephens with the text 2438 Dunford Hall passion and his spirited vision that helped to for an engraved plaque to be placed in the 915 Volunteer Blvd. bring about the groundbreaking in November new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center in his Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4040 of 2010. This event was indeed one of his honor. This plaque will serve as a permanent proudest days at UT. The university community hosted a celebration reminder of his place in the history of the of the life of Professor Stephens on September His colleagues speak of his hard fought fight, School of Music and the university. 6, 2011, which featured spoken and musical noting that he was working in his office just Roger’s greatest joy was his family: wife, reflections. Linda Davidson, Vice Chancel- days before his death. Roger refused to allow Marjorie; children, Mollie Weikert and lor for Development and Alumni Affairs, the disease to rob him of his faith, optimism, husband, Scott (Maryland); Kristin Stults announced that as a result of generous memo- spirit, enjoyment of music and love of life. A and husband, Ryan (North Carolina); Ryan rial contributions in conjunction with the gifted vocal performer, Professor Stephens also Stephens and wife, Miriam; Rebecca Stephens request of the family, the UT Orchestra Library used his vocal talent to entertain and lift the (Washington); grandchildren Bronwyn, Ella, Collection will be named in honor of Roger L. spirits of both the medical staff and his fellow Charlotte (Weikert), Calvin, William, Sara Stephens. He is greatly missed. patients at the chemotherapy center where he (Stults) Rayna, Lizzie (Stephens); mother, received treatments. He continued, as well, Betty; brother Phil Stephens and wife Linda

14 School of Music Honors Convocation Awards B. HillB. Award 2009–2010 2010–2011 2011–2012 Student Research Contest in First Place: Christina Hastie First Place: Paula Propst First Place: Kevin O’Brien Music (Musicology) Second Place: Anna Eschbach Second Place: Emily Wuchner Second Place: Jordan Baker Music Study Club Scholarship First Place: Evan Middleton Second Place: William Crowe Celebration of Excellence Tyler Deitrich, Rachel Grubb and Travis Jones and Rachael Morey, William Crowe, Inna Karsheva (Phi Kappa Phi Competition/EURēCA Bonnie Farr (Phi Kappa Phi Award), Dustin Lin, Adara Towler, Jenna Award), Amanda Tittle Robyn VanLeigh Weaver School of Music William Crowe, Taylor Green, Alicia William Crowe, Adam Ford, Taylor William Crowe, Adam Ford, Megan Brooker, Liza Student Ambassadors Keener, Anne Buckle, Kristin Arp Green, Alicia Keener, Amanda Tittle Cooper, Hilary Reese Sigma Alpha Iota Awards Scholastic Award: Jamie Newell Collegiate Honor Award: Cheri Elkins; Collegiate Honor Award: Bianca Griffin Scholastic Award: Emily Wuchner Scholastic Award: Lauren Jessica Brown Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Awards Christopher Gratton, Brian Jennings, Collegiate Honor Award: Al Harper; Collegiate Honor Award: Andrew Denton Paul Lee, Cassandra Pierce Scholastic Award: Elliot DeVore Scholastic Award: Mark Walker Gerald W . Barnes Bonnie Farr Heather Nagy Devon Pope Woodwind Award Pi Kappa Lambda Drew Buckner, Frank Zimmerer, Christopher Gratton, Brian Jennings, Jordan Baker, Blair Boyd, Alex Caselman, Sarah Honor Society Timothy Cooper, Andrew Gilchrist, Paul Lee, Cassandra Pierce Compton, Rachel Dennis, Alex Denton, Emily Liahna Guy, Ally Tarwater Emadian, Adam Ford, Mariana Garciagodoy, Alicia Keener, Meagan Langford, Amanda Dawn Lovell, Laura Mason, Alessandro C . McDonald, David McLendon, Kevin S . O’Brien, Justin Rayna, Valerie Reese, Christopher M . Sharpe, Emmanuel Joshua Stokes, Adrienne Tabor, Emily Whildin Presser Scholar Anne Buckle Andrew Laprise William Crowe Outstanding Alex Denton, Music Education; Chris L . Adams, Theory/Composition; Jennifer Darden, Music Education; Dustin Lin, Per- Graduating Seniors Glenn Kahler, Music Theory/ Cody Boling, Voice; Anne Buckle, formance (keyboard); Crystal Muckle, Performance Composition Music Education; Nathan Stewart, (woodwinds); Nicholas Powell, Theory/Comp; Performance (organ); Frank Daniel Shifflet, Studio Music and Jazz Zimmerer, Studio Music and Jazz Others Barry MacDonald Memorial Jazz College Music Society Southern Chapter: Scholarship: Thad Brown and Frank First Place: Alex Denton Zimmerer Honorable mention: Drew Buckner

Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award The Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award was established in 2004 by the Student Council and is presented annually to recognize outstanding teaching by a member of the faculty as recommended by the students of the School of Music. The Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award was presented to Marjorie Bennett Stephens in 2009-2010, Andrew Skoog in 2010-2011, and Dr. David Royse in 2010-2012. Marjorie Bennett Stephens Andrew Skoog Dr. David Royse

15 Student News Ally Tarwater (MM music Collins, and commissioned by Dr. Leach. While education, 2010) presented a attending the ITG Conference, the UT trumpet paper entitled “Instrumental studio will have the opportunity to hear the fin- Louis Diez (MM viola) won a Gender Association and its est trumpet players in the world, attend clinics summer 2011 internship at Impact on Beginning Band and masterclasses by renowned pedagogues, and the Mostly Mozart Festival in Instrument Choice by Maryville City School meet and mingle with students, teachers, and Lincoln Center. Diez and Band Members” at the 2010 CMS Regional performers from all corners of the globe. The Anileys Bermudez (MM Conference. UT Trumpet Ensemble, also provided music violin) were invited to for the UT College of Arts and Sciences Com- Jeremiah Welch (BM cello) perform a guest duo recital at mencement ceremony Friday May 11, 2012 at was selected to perform at the the University of Madrid. Thompson Boling Arena. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra- The National Association of Teachers of Timothy Cooper’s (MM music tion’s (SAMHSA) National Singing (NATS) Competition Finalists— composition, 2011), composi- Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2010 Regional (Mid-South): Freshman tion Canaan Heights was program May 9, 2012, at the Lisner Audito- Women–3rd, Murrella Parton. Senior Men–1st, performed at the 2010 rium in Washington, D.C. He was featured as Lyndon England; 3rd, Cody Boling. NATS Regional Conference of the one of the youth performing in a tribute to the 2010 Tennessee State Competition: Fresh- Southern Chapter of the College Music Society heroes of hope—family, friends and provid- man Women–1st, Katie Merrell; 2nd, Hana (CMS). Cooper participated in “Student ers—who have helped young people who have Lamb; 3rd, Madison Witt. Freshmen Men–1st, Forum on Preparing the Academic Résumé” at experienced trauma. His story was selected Jeremy Brooksbank; 2nd, Patrick Hughes. the 2010 CMS National Conference. because it conveyed his strength and resilience Sophomore Women–1st, Jenna Weaver; 2nd in facing life’s challenges. , Hillary Reese. Junior Women–1st, Amanda Alex Denton won first place in the College Tittle; 2nd, Adara Towler. Senior Women–1st, Jill Way Music Society Southern Chapter Student (BM, viola) was accepted into the Ksenia Berestovskaya; 2nd, Cara White Kitch- Paper Contest at the CMS Regional 2012 graduate programs at both the Peabody and ens; 3rd, Bethany Maples. Senior Men–1st, Drew Buckner Lynn Conservatories. She will attend Lynn conference in Tampa, Florida. Seth Maples. Advanced Women–1st, Corrinne Conservatory on a full scholarship. earned an honorable mention. Stevens. NATS 2011 Regional Competition: nd Maddy Witt rd Hana Bianca Griffin (BM vocal In May 2010, the UT Horn Ensemble Freshman Women–2 , ; 3 , Lamb st Jenna Weaver performance) was awarded a performed the Star Spangled Banner before a . Sophomore Women–1 , . st Adara Towler $2000 Phyllis Dobbins Holt Knoxville Smokies baseball game at Smokies Junior Women–1 , . Senior st Ksenia Berestovskaya nd Cara Scholarship from Sigma Alpha Park in Sevierville. The ensemble consisted Women–1 , ; 2 , White Kitchens Iota Philanthropies. She won of current, former, and prospective UT horn . NATS 2012 Regional Com- st David Buchanan the title Miss Black and Gold 2010 in the Mu students. Former UT horn professor, Calvin petition: Freshman Men–1 , . st Jeremy Brooksbank Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Smith, conducted. Sophomore Men–1 , ; nd Alex Ward nd Hana Scholarship Pageant. 2 . Sophomore Women–2 , TheUT Trumpet Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Lamb. Musical Theater –1st, Alex Ward. Junior Alicia Keener (BM viola) won Cathy Leach, was invited to perform at the Women–1st, Jenna Weaver. Senior Women–1st, a UT Undergraduate 2012 International Trumpet Guild Conference. Lauren Brown. Advanced Women–1st, Linda Research Award to study The trumpet ensemble performedArs Postera, Brimer; 3rd; Sarah Fitch. Advanced Men–1st, chamber music. She was composed by UT trumpet alumnus Bobby L. Boris Van Druff accepted into the prestigious International Round Top Music Festival, joining other student violists Doc Severinsen Visits from Juilliard, Oberlin, Award-winning trumpeter and former Tonight Show band leader Doc Severinsen Northwestern, and the San joined UT trumpet professor Dr. Cathy Leach, renowned trumpeter Vince Francisco Conservatory. DiMartino and the Pride of the Southland Band at halftime at the UT vs LSU football game on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Chris Miller (BM cello) and Chris Gratton (MM cello) Severinsen also visited UT School of Music on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 for “Trum- participated in the 2010 Hot pet Talk with Doc,” and made a surprise visit to Cox Auditorium March 19, 2011 to Springs Music Festival. perform with the Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force.

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Dr. Wesley Baldwin, associate Dr. Kenneth Jacobs, Variations” at the 2010 Regional Conference professor of cello, was awarded professor of music theory/ of the College Music Society. McConville has an Individual Artist Fellowship composition, had his been appointed to the executive board of the from the Tennessee Arts composition, Fantasy Etude, College Music Society Southern Chapter, Commission and received the performed by Albinas representing Music Theory. 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award from the Prizgintas, piano, at the 2010 Regional Dr. Barbara Murphy, associate Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts. Conference of the College Music Society. professor of music theory, and John Brock, professor of James Marvel, associate Dr. Brendan McConville music, organ, performed guest professor and director of the presented a paper entitled recitals at Stetson University UT Opera Theatre, made “Musician, Meet the Social and the University of debuts with the following Networking Classroom: Facebook as a Louisville (KY). companies: Austin Lyric Pedagogical Tool for Music” at the 2009 Opera, Austin, Texas, November 2011; National Conference of the Association for Lorraine DiSimone, associate Carnegie Hall, New York City, February 2012; Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI); a professor of voice (mezzo- and Theatre des Varietes, Paris, March 2012. paper entitled “Facebook vs. Blackboard: soprano), taught in Vietri sul Results of a Study Comparing Course Manage- Mare, Italy, at the Amalfi Coast Sean McCollough, lecturer in ment Tools in Undergraduate Music Theory Summer Festival. DiSimone, musicology, is hosting Courses” at the 2010 ATMI National Confer- Andrew Skoog, associate professor of voice “Kidstuff,” a weekly radio ence; and a paper entitled “Collaborative (tenor), and Andrew Wentzel, professor of voice show for children on WDVX. Theory Online: Using Noteflight and Skype in (bass), were the soloists in Mozart’s Requiem He has recorded a children’s Music Theory Courses” at the 2011 ATMI with the Knoxville Symphony and Chorus. record, This Is Our House, which was given a National Conference. They were featured on the Parents’ Choice recommendation. UT Innovative Technology Consulting Dr. Leslie Gay, associate Spotlight in 2011 for their Blackboard vs. professor of musicology, is a Dr. Brendan McConville, Facebook research. Murphy also presented a member of the editorial board assistant professor of music paper entitled “21st Century Solutions on an of the journal Jazz Perspectives. theory/composition, has 18th Century Budget: Using Web-Based He presented a paper entitled composed a new work, La Technologies to Communicate, Advertise, and “Cultural Policy, Danish Subjectives, and the Pioggia nel Pineto, scored for Recruit” with Jeremy Hughes, web designer, and Boundaries of Rytmisk Musik” at the 54th soprano, piano, and mixed percussion, that is Donna Hundley, graphic designer/publicist, at Annual Conference of the Society for Ethno- featured on a CD release from Navona the 2011 ATMI National Conference. musicology (SEM). He served on the Program Records entitled Rapport: Vocal Chamber Committee for the 55th Annual Meeting in Works. The work received its world premiere Dr. Marvelene Moore, Los Angeles (2010) and the Waterman Prize this summer at Villa Communale, Roseto professor of music education, Committee for the Popular Music Section degli Abruzzo, Italy, performed by UT chaired a session entitled “A (2008-2010). He currently serves on the SEM Assistant Professor Lorraine DiSimone and Multidisciplinary Panel of Audio/Visual Publications Committee and the others. The work was commissioned to Student Academic Outreach Advisory Council of the Southeast and celebrate the poetry of Gabriele D’Annunzio, and Scholarly Engagement” at the Poverty and Caribbean Chapter of the Society. the internationally renowned poet from the Politics of Outreach and Engagement Abruzzo. McConville also presented a paper Program at the Howard Baker Center on the Hillary Herndon, associate entitled “Unpacking a Set of Russian Dolls: a University of Tennessee campus in February professor of viola, performed Discussion of Charles Wuorinen’s ‘Nesting 2010. The program was presented by the UT with the Felici Piano Trio on Method’ and a Formal Paradigm in Cello Academic Outreach and Engagement Council. their Southern California concert series. Her pedagogy Named as “Most Memorable Classical Music Performances” by Alan Sherrod in Metro Pulse articles were published in American String Teache r and Journal of the American Viola 2009–James Fellenbaum, Miroslav Hristov, Gary Sperl, Wesley Baldwin, David Brunell, and UT Chamber Singers Society. In April, 2012, Herndon was elected to 2010–Miroslav Hristov, Denisha Ballew, Faculty Chamber Series, UT Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, the American Viola Society’s National James Fellenbaum and UT Symphony Orchestra Executive Board for a 4 year term. 2011–Jeremy Wilson, UT Symphony Orchestra

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Dr. David Northington, Jesse Ayers (BM 1974 , MM William J. Cowart (BM 1970), professor of piano, was 1980; DMA from UK) won 63, died March 26, 2011 of selected by the Honor Society the 2011 American Prize for complications related to of Phi Kappa Phi as the Orchestral Composition. In cancer. Bill studied horn with 2010-2012 Phi Kappa Phi Fall 2010, he was awarded a William Bommelje at UTK, Artist for his accomplishments as a pianist, MacDowell Fellowship. During the fellowship and played in the Knoxville Symphony. After professor, and campus and community he worked in the same studio—and maybe at four years with the U.S. Marine Band in volunteer. Northington was the headline guest the same piano—where Bernstein composed Washington, DC, Bill joined the horn section artist for the Georgia Music Teachers his MASS in 1970. of the Milwaukee Symphony in 1976 and Association, presenting a recital and master continued to play with the MSO for 25 years. Ben Boone, class in 2009. In 2010, he performed a concert (BM Theory, BM Chris Gratton in the new Clayton Center for the Arts in Studio Music and Jazz 1987; (MM cello, Maryville, Tennessee, as part of WUOT MM Composition from 2011) is an adjunct professor of cello at Anderson University Public Radio’s 60th anniversary celebration. Boston University 1991) and cello coach and music Northington also performed with the professor at California State librarian for Greenville County Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra at University, received the “Provost’s Award for Youth Orchestra, Greenville, South Carolina. the Bijou Theatre. Alfred Brendel called his Distinguished Accomplishment” in 2010. His CD, “The Benjamin Boone Quartet: LIVE” is performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in Dosia McKay (BM Theory/ being aired on over 30 radio stations nationally. E-Flat “one of the wonders of the world!” Composition, 2009; MM His musical, CON-MAN: The Musical, directed Music Theory/Composition • Dr. David Royse, associate by David Schweizer and starring John Fleck, was Scoring for Film and professor of music education, sold-out in Los Angeles. Multimedia, New York was a panelist for a discussion Doug Brown University 2011) is working in New York as a entitled “I’ve Got Tenure— (BM Music composer and conductor for film, multimedia, Now What?” at the 2010 Education 2004) won the and concert hall. Her original score to The College Music Society National Conference. Ultimate Music Room Bubble Tree, an animated film by Ran Jing, won Royce and Dr. Michael Stewart, assistant Make-over essay contest the Skirball Competition, and was premiered director of bands, presented a paper entitled sponsored by In Tune Monthly by the New York University Symphony “From Alford to Zdechlik: The Search for a Magazine. As a result, his middle/high school Orchestra. Farewell Dream Garden for soprano, Core Repertoire for Schools Bands” at program at William Campbell Combined flute, and string orchestra won the second prize the2010 Regional Conference of the College School in Naruna, Virginia, has been chosen to in the International Music in the Garden Music Society. receive over $40,000 of new equipment. Composers’ Competition Wroclaw–Kraków Jessica Cates Andrew Skoog, Associate Soprano (MM 2010/2011, and premiered in Poland by the Professor of Voice, appeared as Vocal Performance, 2010) Orpheus Orchestra. Unveiling, a work for string tenor soloist in the world completed a highly successful orchestra, was premiered by the North/South premiere performance of run as Yum-Yum in the Fort Consonance in New York City. Worth Opera production of Christopher Theofanidis’“The Gilbert and Sullivan’s in June 2011. Ms. Larry Murphy, UT Band alumnus, has written Here and Now” for Wind Ensemble, Chorus, Mikado and compiled an exciting new book, History and Soloists at Columbus State University’s Cates was cited in one review as the “find of the of the University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Conductor’s Symposium. evening” for her up-beat portrayal of the central love interest in this classic tale. The highly Southland Marching Band. The coffee-table Gary Sperl, professor of unusual production was the vision of director styled book is a comprehensive look in words clarinet, was on sabbatical for John de los Santos and featured wild costuming and pictures at the celebrated one hundred and the academic year 2011–12, and wigs, contemporary dancing and characters forty-three year history of “The Pride.” Murphy teaching at Makumira Gilbert and Sullivan would never have imagined calls the book a “labor of love, giving back to University College in East but probably would have enjoyed. Joining Jessica the ‘life changing’ program he continues to love Africa. You can follow his adventure in his in the cast was baritone, Joel Herold (MM Vocal and live by.” The book is available at the UT blog, thetanzanianexperience.wordpress.com Performance, 2008). Campus Bookstore or online at www.eventbrite. com. Book sale proceeds go to the UT band for student scholarships.

18 New CDs from UT School of Music Artists David Pletincks (MM 1996) is the founder and director of the Nature Coast Children’s Chorale, For Your Collection which made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2010 Dr. Wesley Baldwin, Alumnus Joseph in a performance of Orff ’sCarmina Burana associate professor Patrick Moore (BM under the direction of Maestro Vance George, of cello, has released Studio Music and director emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony a new CD on the Jazz, 1991) released Chorus. He is also the choral director at Powell Albany label, a CD in May 2010 Middle School, Spring Hill, Florida. The Powell featuring works for titled To Africa With Girls Chorus placed first at the Smoky Mountain cello by American Love on Blue Canoe Records. A review states Music Festival and Festival Disney. Pletincks Composer Alan Shulman. He is joined on that “Moore’s articulate playing and strong was elected Middle/Junior High School Choirs this CD by Assistant Professor of Collabora- sense of melody speak to his talent as a bassist Chairman-Elect for the state of Florida. tive Piano Dr. Kevin Class and others. and composer.” Priyeshni Peiris (MM 2007, One review states that “Baldwin manages to In 2011, Dr. David Piano) completed her DMA in draw the purest and sweetest sounds with Northington, piano at Texas Tech University. In his bow, and hits every note with pitch- professor of piano, 2008 she returned to Sri Lanka to perfect intonation’” and “pianist Kevin launched his survey perform an invited recital at the American Class...makes an inestimable contribution of Copland’s solo ambassador’s residence. She was the first person to this program with exceptionally refined piano music on in Sri Lanka to pass the Fellowship of the Royal and sensitive playing.” Centaur Records Schools of Music (FRSM-UK) exam. Her with the first of three CDs,Copland: Complete research was presented at the 2009 New Solo Piano Works, Vol. 1. Northington’s Zealand Music Teacher’s Conference and the Alumnus Keith exemplary work is given “a strong recommen- National Conference of Keyboard Pedagogy, Brown (MM dation for the serious Copland fan.” Chicago. She performed with the Symphony Studio Music & Jazz, 2011) Orchestra of Sri Lanka in August, 2010. Gregory Tardy, released an album assistant professor Valerie Sanders (BM Music called Sweet and of jazz saxophone, Education/Clarinet and BA April 15, 2011. The album was Lovely released an album German, 2000) won an ADDY recorded in France by Space Time Records. A called Monuments award for music she composed review in the London Evening Standard in 2011 on the for the 2011 YWCA awards praised it as “ one of the most enjoyable debut SteepleChase label. video. She is a band director at West Valley albums for quite a while”. Middle School in Knoxville, and composed the “Saxophonist/composer Gregory Tardy’s theme music for the Vol Network. She is Connie Steigenga (MM latest album reunites him with pianist George married to Mischa Goldman (BM Studio Music Music Education/Elementary Colligan whom Tardy has collaborated on a & Jazz/String bass performance, 2007). Instrumental, UTK) received number of remarkable recordings. Since his her Masters in Library Science return to the active performing scene a couple Jennifer D’Agostino Sams (MM Vocal Perfor- degree from University of of years ago Gregory Tardy is today a full time mance, 2006) served as faculty for the Madison Tennessee in Spring 2011. member of the elite jazz circle.” —Jazz Loft Early Music Festival in Wisconsin. She com- pleted her dissertation in Troubadour Music Slade Trammell (MM Piano Performance, Wendel Werner, for a DMA in voice at University of Wiscon- 2009) was the piano soloist for a special 75th director of UT sin–Madison. She toured with the Opera for the Anniversary celebration of the Knoxville Singers, Tim Paul, Young during their 2010-2011 season, playing Symphony. He performed Mozart’s D Minor and Dave Slack, ‘Ruth’ in The Pirates of Penzance. In Spring 2011, Piano Concerto, K. 466, in the Bijou Theatre UT alumnus, she played the role of ‘The Mother’ in Menotti’s with the Knoxville Symphony Chamber recorded Nothing The Consul. She is married to Aaron Sams (BA Orchestra, Lucas Richman, conducting. Personal, a jazz album that was released in Anthropology, UTK, 2008). Trammell is a piano faculty member at Roane January, 2010. It can be found at www. State Community College. cdbaby.com/cd/nothingpersonal

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Natalie Haslam, along with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends signed the beam. “I hope a building like this will make that realization true,” she said. Angela Batey, interim director of the School of Music and director of choral activities, noted that it will help enhance graduate programs, The final beam on the new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center is hoisted into place . and make a difference in recruiting talented musicians. Topping Ceremony for “They’ll walk in and see themselves on the stage, and they’ll say, ‘This is a place where I can hone my craft.’” Batey said, “The building also will New Music Center be a community asset, which all lovers of music and the arts will enjoy.” The final steel beam was placed on the University of Tennessee, Knox- The new center replaces a facility that was constructed in 1964 to ville’s new Natalie L. Haslam Music Center on, April 25, 2012, in a accommodate 100 students. The School of Music now has 400 students. ceremony marking the midway point for construction. The $40 million project began in 2010 and the building will open to Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek joined philanthropist Natalie Haslam, students in fall 2013. for whom the center is named, students, faculty, and administrators in BarberMcMurry Architects and Blankenship and Partners designed signing the twenty-foot steel beam before it was set over the building’s the center and Johnson and Galyon is the contractor. north entrance. Cheek said the project set the course for the School of The four-floor, 123,000-square-foot facility will include the Sandra G. Music’s bright future. Powell Recital Hall, named for “The support of Jim and Natalie Haslam was critical to this. Today, we another donor. The orchestral celebrate Natalie’s love for music, the arts, literature, and her univer- library will be named for Roger sity,” Cheek said. Stephens, the late director of “I am quite honored and humbled to be here in this capacity,” Natalie the School of Music, who was Haslam said. “Jim and I are very proud of the University of Tennessee.” a driving force in the planning for the facility. She noted the university’s journey to becoming a Top 25 institution. Jim and Natalie Haslam