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F R O S T B U R G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y StateLineswww.frostburg.edu/news/statelines.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Division of Communications & Media Relations Volume 38, Number 25, April 7, 2008 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] Third Eye Blind Rocks FSU April 12 Attention alternative music fans: ites such as “Semi-Charmed Life,” seats with $18 reserved bleacher seats mark your calendars and set your sights “Graduate,” “Losing a Whole Year,” available to FSU on Saturday, April 12, when longtime “Jumper” and “How’s It Going to Be.” students. For legendary rockers Third Eye Blind will The band followed its debut with more information, play at FSU’s Main Arena in the Harold several other popular albums, including call the Lane J. Cordts Physical Education Center. “Blue” (1999) and “Out of the Vein” University Center Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show (2003). Its tracks have been featured Box Office begins at 8 p.m. Chicago-based rock on the soundtracks for various films, Monday through band Absentstar kicks off the show as including “Varsity Blues,” “American Friday 9 a.m. to 3 the opening act. Pie” and “A Knight’s Tale.” To learn p.m. at x3137 or Originally formed in San Francisco, more about the band, visit toll-free at 1-866- Third Eye Blind took listeners by storm www.3eb.com. TIXX-CES or when the group released its self-titled Tickets cost $38 and $48 for the online at http:// album in 1997, which includes favor- reserved floor, $28 for reserved bleacher ces.frostburg.edu. century painters like Free Concerts Feature Jean-Michel Basquiat, Egon Shiele and Robert Talented FSU Students Rauschenberg, as well as The public will have numerous jazz legends and opportunities over the next couple of musicians like weeks to enjoy the talents of promising Thelonious Monk, Jaki FSU students through FSU Department Byard, Muhal Richard of Music’s Student Recital Series, Abrams and Andrew Hill. performances which are free and open to Moran has been commis- the public. sioned by art institu- For fans of the flute: Amy Saavedra tions including the will perform a flute recital at 8 p.m. on Walker Art Center in Saturday, April 12, and Karen Wolkow Minneapolis, New York’s performing a flute recital at 3 p.m. on Dia Art Foundation and Sunday, April 13, both in FSU’s Per- Jazz at Lincoln Center forming Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. to create new music. He Saavedra will be accompanied by Jean Jazz, Hip-Hop Unite has recorded seven Wood-Kobert and Wolkow will be albums, created evening-length works accompanied by guest pianist Nancy in Musician’s Mind and multi-media events and explored the Witmer and fellow flutist Saavedra. world of video and performance art. He See how far the sounds of jazz, hip- Saavedra’s program will include pieces by is composing an ongoing series of what George Frideric Handel, Claude Debussy, hop and other art forms can take a he calls “Gangsterism” pieces. The musician’s imagination when Jason Eldin Burton and Adrien Barthe. The Bandwagon, featuring Tarus Mateen on program also features Erika Boquist on Moran and the Bandwagon performs at 8 bass and Nasheet Waits on drums, has p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Windsor clarinet, Jackie Skeweris on oboe, David been hailed as “the best new rhythm O’Neil on bassoon and David Durham on Hall at Town Centre. The concert, part section in jazz” by the “New York of FSU’s Cultural Events Series Jazz Club French horn. Wolkow’s program will Times.” include pieces by George Phillip sponsored by Kauffman Music, is Jason Moran and The Bandwagon preceded by a free, educational jazz Telemann, Gary Schocker, Albert Franz promises to be a thought-provoking, Doppler, Edgard Varèse and Francis session with the ensemble at 4:30 p.m. innovative evening of musical fusions in Windsor Hall, where audience Poulenc. and explorations. To learn more about Consider listening to a talented members can learn more about the the group, visit www.jasonmoran.com. group’s sound prior to the later ticketed vocalist: Ryan Bowie will perform a Tickets to the evening concert are $22 tenor recital at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April performance. for the general public, $20 for children “Jazziz” magazine says Moran is 13, in FSU’s Performing Arts Center 17 and younger, $20 for FSU faculty and Pealer Recital Hall. Bowie will be “blessed with the courage of his own staff and $5 for FSU students, and may convictions—part scavenger and part accompanied by guest pianist Betty Jane be purchased by calling the FSU Cultural Phillips. Bowie’s program will begin with seer, fluent in the cut/paste/splice Events Box Office at x3137 or toll free at devices of hip-hop production.” Moran “Let us Garlands Bring,” a piece by 1-866-TIXX-CES, or visit online at Gerald Finzi that takes sonnets by takes musical inspiration from 20th- ces.frostburg.edu. Inside: Music ............................ 1-2 Take Note ...................... 3-4 Points of Pride.................... 5 Presentations...................... 2 Theatre ............................. 4 Community ....................... 5 Visual Art ...................... 2-3 Literature ....................... 4-5 Get Involved................... 5-6 StateLines / 2 William Shakespeare and sets them to at x4146 or e-mail [email protected]. to learn more about Kyle’s current work music. His program also includes William as a national figure and advocate who is Sondheim’s “Evening Promise” that ensuring that Dr. King’s ideas and legacy features a guest performance by student Presentations live on.” actor Mallory Smith. Bowie will also perform pieces by Rodger Quilter, Kurt Learn More about About the Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles Weill, Frank Loesser, Jerry Brock and Thrust into the segregated South in the Leonard Bernstein. Leadership Studies 1950s, Kyles’ passion for social justice For percussion enthusiasts: Trevor The Leadership Studies Minor program quickly surfaced. He joined the NAACP- Seits will give a percussion recital at 8 will be sponsoring an information Memphis Branch and became a strategist p.m. on Friday, May 9, in FSU’s Perform- session for students interested in for the South’s growing struggle for civil ing Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. Seits participating in the minor on Tuesday, rights. In 1961, he was one of a small will be accompanied by guest pianist April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in 237 Lewis J. Ort group of parents who enrolled their young Betty Jane Phillips. His program will Library. The meeting is informal, and children in an all-white school to inte- include “Encounters IV: Duel for Trom- pizza and beverages will be provided. grate the public school system. bone and Percussion” by William Kraft, Students currently involved in the Today Kyles is a highly regarded “Crystal Mallet” by Arthur Lipner, “Theme Leadership Studies minor will share their national speaker, addressing groups and and Variations: for Four Timpani” by experiences, and co-coordinators organizations throughout the United John Floyd and “Concerto Marimba and Professor Ruth Wallinger and Dr. Elesha States and abroad. He is a founding Orchestra” by Ney Rosauro. This program Ruminski will discuss options national board member of People United also features guest performer Brandon and answer questions about scheduling to Serve Humanity (PUSH) and a current Douglas Strawther on the trombone. LEAD classes. For more info, call national board and executive committee For more information on student Ruminski at x4480. member of Rainbow Coalition/PUSH. He recitals, contact FSU’s Department of served as executive director of Rainbow/ Music at x4109. Appalachian Lab PUSH-Memphis and executive producer of its weekly radio broadcast for more than Wind Trio to Perform The University of Maryland Center for 30 years. He was appointed by the Clinton Environmental Science Appalachian administration to serve on the Advisory in Cumberland Laboratory will offer a series of seminars Committee on Religious Freedom Abroad, Two FSU faculty members and a guest during the spring semester. The next and in 1998 served as a panelist at the seminar is titled, “Applying fundamental artist will perform at the Emmanuel White House Conference on Hate Crimes. laws to aquatic ecosystems” and is hosted Episcopal Church, 16 Washington Street, by Lora Harris. It is scheduled for 3:30 in Cumberland, Md., on Saturday, April p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Room 109. Celebrate King throughout April 19, at 7 p.m. Kristin Bacchiocchi Refreshments follow in the lobby. For The April 17 celebration at FSU is one Stewart, the flute professor at FSU, Mark of many events happening during the Gallagher, an associate professor who more information, visit www.al.umces.edu/seminar/schedule. month of April focusing on King’s life plays the clarinet, and guest bassoonist and ideas that are free and open to the Christopher Jewel will perform works public. Enjoy film, discussion and other from Tansman, Muczynski, Kummer, Civil Rights Leader opportunities to meet and learn from Bozza and Beethoven. Part of MLK Events the Rev. Kyles during the following The show is free and open to the activities: public. For more information, call the The public will have the opportunity • The public is also invited to exchange Calender Line at x7454. to learn from the Rev. Samuel Billy ideas during “Intergenerational Perspec- Kyles, a Civil Rights tives on Dr. King,” a panel discussion from Check out Mind Culture leader and close 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 16 in FSU’s Compton friend of Dr. Martin Science Center, room 327.