Performance Events (Fall 2018)
November
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Clarinet Studio Recital 7:00 P.M. – Talkington Hall at The Legacy Event Center Join students from the studio of Dr. David Shea as they perform works composed for clarinet by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Carl Maria von Weber, Henri Rabaud, Francis Poulenc, Giacchino Rossini, and more!
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Jazz II & Combo II Concert 7:30 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Dr. Ben Haugland directs two ensembles in this crowd-pleasing jazzy performance. Join us at this free concert featuring compositions by Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Don Raye, Gene De Paul, Pat Johnson, Charles Mingus, Matt Harris, John Fedchock, and Radiohead!
Updated November 15, 2018 Friday, November 16, 2018 Elan of Youth 2018: Concerto Competition Winners Concert with the University Symphony Orchestra 7:30 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall This annual concert spotlights the winners of the Fall 2017 Concerto Competition and features soloists Lauren Pokorzynski (violin), Ross Reinhart (euphonium), Jorge Ramos (piano), and Spencer Reese (clarinet). The University Symphony Orchestra will perform Primordial Overture (Peter Fischer), Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 (Erich W. Korngold), Fantasie di Concerto (Eduardo Boccalari), Premiere Rhapsodie for Clarinet (Claude Debussy), and Piano Concerto No. 3 (Sergei Prokofiev).
Saturday, November 17, 2018 TTU Viola Rodeo: Faculty/Guest Artist Recital 2:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Back by popular demand, the TTU Viola Rodeo returns for a second year! Featured guest artist Molly Sharp, principal violinist of the Richmond Symphony, will perform alongside Assistant Professor of Viola Kimberly Sparr and students from the Texas Tech Viola Studio. For more information, visit http://ttuviolarodeo.weebly.com/
Sunday, November 18, 2018 Trumpet Studio Recital 1:00 P.M. – Choir Hall (Room 010) Join the students of Dr. Andrew Stetson as they perform works composed for both unaccompanied trumpet and trumpet with piano accompaniment. The concert features works by Joseph Turrin, Flor Peeters, Eugene Bozza, George Enescu, Michael Mikulka, and Francis Thomé.
Sunday, November 18, 2018 TTU Viola Rodeo: Studio Recital 2:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall In this Viola Ensemble “Play-In,” participants can download parts in advance and play as part of the large-group all-viola ensemble. This promises to be a fun and enriching experience for all performers and spectators! For more information, visit http://ttuviolarodeo.weebly.com/
Updated November 15, 2018 Sunday, November 18, 2018 University String Orchestra Concert 4:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall The University String Orchestra presents its Fall Concert under the musical direction of Theo Vinden and Neemias Santos, featuring school of music faculty Rachel Mazzucco on Debussy’s Danse Sacrée et danse profane for solo harp and string orchestra. The concert also includes Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Edward Grieg), Concertino Pastorale (John Ireland), and St. Paul’s Suite, Op. 29 (Gustav Holst).
Monday, November 19, 2018 Clarinet Ensembles Concert students of Dr. David Shea 8:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Join students of Dr. David Shea as they perform chamber works composed for the rich colors of small and large clarinet ensembles.
Friday, November 30, 2018 Carol Concert 8:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall It's the 60th Annual Carol Concert! Come join the Texas Tech University Choirs following the Carol of Lights ceremony for a festive and fun evening filled with holiday spirit.
The University Singers, Women's Chorale, Matador Singers, and University Choir will sing carols, winter songs, and holiday songs with the intent of helping everyone get into the holiday season. Audience members will also be invited to join the choirs in singing some well-known carols.
We hope you'll stick around for hot chocolate, wassail, and cookies following the concert!
Ticket Prices: General Admission: $10 Seniors: $5 Children (18 & under): $5 TTU Students w/ID: FREE
Tickets can be purchased at the door one hour before the concert, but we recommend purchasing your tickets early online through Eventbrite. Come straight from the Carol of Lights to the Carol Concert without waiting in line to buy your tickets!
Updated November 15, 2018 December:
Saturday, December 1, 2018 Trumpet Ensemble Concert students of Dr. Andrew Stetson 2:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Enjoy the shining brass tones of the trumpet ensemble, led by Dr. Andrew Stetson.
Saturday, December 1, 2018 John Gilbert Faculty Recital 6:00 P.M. – Choir Hall (Room 010)
Saturday, December 1, 2018 The Lubbock Chorale’s Holiday Pops Concert with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s “Messiah, Part I” 7:30 P.M. – Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
Sunday, December 2, 2018 Percussion Ensembles Christmas Concert 3:00 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Feel the beat of the music with the lively drumming of the Percussion Ensemble players, led by Lisa Rogers and Alan Shinn in an energetic holiday performance that is always a crowd-pleaser!
Sunday, December 2, 2018 Symphonic Band Concert 7:30 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall The accomplished Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Eric Allen, presents a winter concert performed by the 65 auditioned members of this celebrated ensemble.
Monday, December 3, 2018 Concert Band Concert 7:30 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Join us for this wonderful winter concert performance by the Texas Tech University Concert Band.
Updated November 15, 2018 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 P.M. – Hemmle Recital Hall Enjoy this performance by the premiere wind-performing ensemble at Texas Tech University, led by Dr. Sarah McKoin and with special guest conductor H. Robert Reynolds!
Sunday, December 9, 2018 TubaChristmas Performance 3:00 P.M. – Helen DeVitt Jones Sculpture Court, Museum of Texas Tech This year marks the 45th anniversary of the international musical phenomenon known as TubaChristmas. Here in Lubbock, students and community members of all ages are invited to bring their tubas or euphoniums and join us in a collaborative performance of festive carols. Celebrate the holiday season with the beautiful ringing of low brass!
Saturday, December 15, 2018 Midwinter Tales: Music and Dance for the Solstice Season 5:30 P.M. – Museum of Texas Tech University “Midwinter Tales” is a magical, immersive, participatory, costumed event celebrating holiday music, dance, and song from many traditions. Singers, players, dancers, storytellers and more will perform traditional repertoires of the season. Featured artists include the Caprock English Bagpipe Consort, Mariachi Los Matadores, Caprock Morris, the Brothers Grimm, Balfolk Lubbock, and the Elegant Savages Orchestra.
There is free admission for children 12 and younger and students with a valid college ID. For others interested in attending, there is a suggested donation of $5. All funds raised benefit the Vernacular Music Center Scholarship at Texas Tech.
For more information, contact Christopher J. Smith, (806) 834-2775 or [email protected]
Updated November 15, 2018