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Mayeesa Mitchell
Class of 2016
James Ensor
Class of 2017
Ashley Gable
Class of 2017
This voice recital is a celebration of women. The texts and music reveal a candid look at different aspects of being female; their lives, loves, losses, humor and even their weaknesses. Mezzo-soprano, Dr. Candice Burrows will be accompanied by Japanese collaborative pianist, Hisako Hiratsuka, of Tufts University. Special guest, Dr. Laura Stevens will also be playing flute.
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Hailed by the Houston Chronicle as “revolutionary chamber musicians,” WindSync has distinguished itself among classical music ensembles as North America’s foremost emerging wind quintet. The ensemble is recognized internationally for dramatic and adventurous programing in venues ranging from concert halls to museums, universities and schools. The young, energetic group plays exclusively from memory, including elements of staging and choreography, and focuses on building connections with audiences through dynamic concert programming and charismatic stage presence. *Professional Dress Required A limited number…
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Marvin Blickenstaff teaches privately in the Philadelphia area and also at The New School for Music Study in Princeton, NJ. He is former President of the Board of the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, and serves on the executive planning committee for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. In 2009 he received MTNA’s highest honor, The Achievement Award. The recital will feature some of the world’s favorite piano classics, from Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven, Debussy, and Liszt. Open to the…
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Honeymoon or Havoc: The First Week of Practice on New Repertoire For most students, the first week of practice on a piece determines the final outcome, for many impressions and habits are established in those crucial beginning days. Depending on how we teachers guide those first days of practice, the learning of a new piece can be a “honeymoon” experience, or can be a seemingly endless struggle to overcome faulty first impressions. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
Find out more »Doing What Comes Naturally: Nature’s Clues to Effective Interpretation We know it when we hear it: the performance sounds “natural” and “right.” What are the elements that contribute to a “natural” interpretation? In this presentation we examine the role that gravity, inertia, breath, and heart-beat play in formulating the interpretation of the music we play and teach. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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High Point University will celebrate its talented students and faculty by hosting an evening of music at the Jazz Ensemble Concert, directed by Dr. Robert Faub. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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Join the HPU Percussion Ensemble for an evening of exciting music, directed by world-renowned marimbist and composer Dr. Nathan Daughtrey. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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The Greensboro Symphony explores the fine line between Heroes and Villains this November 7th at High Point University. Initially written in celebration of Napoleon’s revolutionary regime, Beethoven’s Symphony #3 swiftly changed course when Bonaparte revealed his true intentions & proclaimed himself Emperor of the French in 1804. Disgusted by Napoleon’s thirst for power, Beethoven dramatically ripped up the title page, re-named it “Sinfonia eroica” and established it as one of the most legendary works of the 19th century. Russian pianist…
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Comprised of students from across campus, the HPU Wind Ensemble performs a wide variety of music at multiple concerts throughout the year. This year’s Fall Concert will feature the full ensemble, smaller chamber groups, traditional compositions and new, modern works. Please join us for an entertaining night of music. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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Students from the Opera Scenes class will present a semi-staged program of excerpts by Mozart and other well-known composers, under the direction of Dr. Scott MacLeod. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm Open to the Public Our annual Holiday Choral Concert has become a popular event for the High Point community and this year will be the most exciting to date! The concert will be a festive evening of beloved holiday music. A full orchestra made up of students, faculty, and guests will accompany this concert. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available at the Campus Concierge desk for HPU students, faculty, and…
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Each year at the holidays, the North Carolina Symphony performs Holiday Pops, a festive tradition that is a favorite with audiences around the state! Founded by Lamar Stringfield in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony is a full-time, professional orchestra with 66 musicians under the artistic leadership of Music Director Grant Llewellyn. Open to the Public *Professional Dress Required A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available at the Campus Concierge desk for HPU students, faculty, and staff with a…
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This special candlelight service will feature members of the university community, the Chapel Choir and the Flute Ensemble. The Board of Stewards, Alpha Delta Theta sorority and Alpha Phi Omega fraternity will serve as ushers and greeters. The service is based on the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, England. Open to the Public, No Tickets Required
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