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 Office of Advancement Volume 38, Number 22, March 10, 2008 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] Aquila Brings ‘Julius Caesar’ to Life Aquila Theatre Co. will bring one of the world’s most notorious leaders to life when it presents “Julius Caesar” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in the Drama Theatre of the Performing Arts Center at FSU, with a pre-performance discussion beginning at 6:30 p.m. Set in a world of political in- trigue, “Julius Caesar” explores the moral and political dilemma of Marcus Brutus, Julius Caesar’s friend and opponent. Aquila’s unique production asks the audience to consider the price of democracy and the consequences that can befall a society when it is asked to defend its core beliefs. The educational dialogue at 6:30 p.m., hosted by members of the Aquila Theatre Co., is designed to give the audience a greater understanding of the company’s work and will set the Aquila Theatre Co. will present “Julius Caesar” to FSU audi- stage for the later performance at ences March 26. Photo by Lois Greenfield, 2005. 7:30 p.m. Long considered to be a highly productions of Shakespeare and has information, call the FSU Cultural Events talented British and American en- received invitations to Shakespeare Box Office at x3137 or toll free at 1- semble, Aquila Theatre Co. is known festivals around the world. 866-TIXX-CES, or visit online at for its bold, intelligent and sparkling To purchase tickets or for more ces.frostburg.edu. with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Stabane, Ireland. Their styles are an Music in Alabama and the Augusta Symphony eclectic mix of classical rock, country, Orchestra in Georgia. He recently and traditional Irish music. With Gaffney collaborated on the “Tuba Music Guide: playing the guitar and providing the The New Tuba Source Book,” which was vocals, Kennedy on the keyboard, and Tuba Recital Part published by the Indiana University Morris on the fiddles, guitar, and vocals, of Guest Artist Series Press in 2006, has authored five articles Their performance is free and open to FSU Department of Music’s Guest Artist for the ITEA Journal and published eight the public. For more information, Series presents Kenyon Wilson performing works for tuba/euphonium ensemble. contact the Lane University Center a tuba recital at 8 p.m. tonight in FSU’s His performance is free and open to Information Desk at x4411. Performing Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. the public. For more information, Assisting Wilson will be FSU’s low brass contact Brian Plitnik at x4245. Borealis Offers Best instructor and director of Brass Ensembles, Brian Plitnik, on the euphonium. Brendan’s Voyage of Chamber Music Wilson will be performing a selection One of America’s pre-eminent chamber written by FSU music department alumnus Travels to FSU ensembles will bring its symphony of Neal Corwell titled “New England Rever- Musical group Brendan’s Voyage will sounds to the mountains of Western ies.” His program will also include perform as part of FSU’s Live at the Loft Maryland when the Borealis Wind “Dancing King” written by Jesse Ayers, Commuter Music Series sponsored by the Quintet performs at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, “Five Movements for Tuba” by Joe University Programming Council on April 1, at the Pealer Recital Hall in Alexander, “Midnight Variations” by Thursday, March 13, from 1:30 p.m. to FSU’s Performing Arts Center. Walter Ross, “Petite Scherzo” by Charles 3:30 p.m. in the Derezinski Lounge in Musical integrity, irresistible energy Gounod and “House Mix” by Jeremy Beck. the Lane University Center. and five-fold charisma distinguish the Wilson, also a composer and instruc- Brendan’s Voyage, a lively band, was Borealis Wind Quintet in the chamber tor, is a low brass instructor at the formed in the early 90s with Brian music field. The ensemble’s diverse and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Gaffney from Tralee, Ireland, and Fergus lively programming typically includes and holds positions as a principal tubist Kennedy and Steve Morris, both from the finest of the classics, engaging Inside: Music ............................ 1-2 Dance ............................... 4 Community ....................... 5 Speakers ........................... 2 Visual Arts ........................ 4 Activities for Life ................ 6 Take Note ...................... 2-4 Learning Green ............... 4-5 Calendar ........................... 6 StateLines / 2 commissions, opera arias and works for Learn About Academic piano and winds. Individually, its five members have performed with sympho- Speakers Probation at Sessions nies and chamber orchestras in concert Do you have questions about your and on Broadway, as well as for film, academic status for the spring 2008 television and radio. Together, flutist FSU Celebrates semester? “Can I take a course at another Katherine Fink, Tamar Beach Wells on institution to get off probation?” “Can I oboe and English horn, clarinetist Women’s Leadership be dismissed at the end of the spring Kathryn Taylor, horn player Dan FSU will present “Celebrating Women’s semester?” Invest one hour of your time Culpepper and Wayne Hileman on Leadership” as part of Women’s History in a probation meeting in order to insure bassoon form an exceptionally talented, Month on Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. you are able to return to FSU for the fall skilled and lively chamber group. in the Lane University Center Alice R. semester. This meeting could make a Tickets to the concert are $16 for the Manicur Assembly Hall. difference! The meeting dates are TODAY, general public, $13 for children 17 and Former Congresswoman Beverly 3-4 p.m., Compton Science Center 327, younger, $14 for FSU faculty and staff Byron, who represented the 6th District and 7-8 p.m., Compton Science Center and $5 for FSU students, and may be of Maryland, and Jen Gardner, President 224; and TuesdayMarch 11, 12:30-1:30 purchased by calling the FSU Cultural of the Frederick County Commission and p.m., Compton Science Center 224. Events Box Office at x3137 or toll free at the President of the Maryland Associa- If you have questions or concerns, 1-866-TIXX-CES, or visit online at tion of Counties, will both offer brief call the Provost’s Office at x4212. ces.frostburg.edu. comments about how women’s leadership has changed during their lifetimes. They then will be joined by other women Intern with Sen. Cardin leaders and researchers into women’s The Beall Institute is now accepting issues for an interactive discussion applications for its internship program, about women’s past, current, and future available to any applicant who has leadership. expressed an interest in a career as a Other participants in “Celebrating manager, planner or policy analyst in Women’s Leadership” include Allegany the public sector. Deadline to apply is County Clerk of the Court Dawne Wednesday, March 26. Lindsey, Cumberland City Councilwoman The Internship is conducted in the Mary Beth Pirolozzi, FSU history faculty office of U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in member Dr. Gregory Wood and local his Washington, D.C., office. The historian Al Feldstein. internship is full-time (40 hours per Several FSU female student leaders week) and earns 15 credit hours. It is will also be offering their perspectives available only during the fall semes- during this interactive exchange. The ter, from September to December. discussion will be highlighted by The applicant selected will be awarded a YouTube clips of women leaders, stipend to assist in the cost of lodging and Feldstein’s button collection and other transportation. The stipend is paid directly artifacts from local women’s history. to the student’s account in the Business Following the discussion, students will Office and is applied to tuition and fees— have the opportunity for one-on-one any balance is sent to the student. Third Eye Blind to Rock networking with the participants. If the Beall Intern does not reside in This presentation is free and open to the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Metro FSU’s Bobcat Arena the public. For more information, Area, lodging is available through Attention alternative music fans: contact Timothy Magrath, lecturer of several organizations that specialize in mark your calendars and set your sights political science and executive director housing interns. Information is available on Saturday, April 12, when longtime of the J. Glenn Beall Jr. Institute for from the Beall Institute. legendary rockers Third Eye Blind will Public Affairs, at x4080 or Applications and information are play at FSU’s Main Arena in the Harold [email protected]; or Dr. Elesha available through the Political Science J. Cordts Physical Education Center. Ruminski, assistant professor of commu- Department or from Tim Magrath, Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show nication studies and co-coordinator of executive director of the J. Glenn Beall, begins at 8 p.m. the leadership minor, at x4480 or Jr. Institute for Public Affairs, Guild Originally formed in San Francisco, [email protected]. Center 141, phone x4080. Third Eye Blind took listeners by storm when the group released its self-titled Take Note FSU Students Can album in 1997, which includes favorites such as “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Gradu- Help with Taxes ate,” “Losing a Whole Year,” “Jumper” Spring Off-Campus Free help preparing 2007 tax returns and “How’s It Going to Be.” The band is available through the IRS-sponsored followed its debut with several other Housing Fair March 12 VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) popular albums, including “Blue” in The Student Government Association Program at FSU.