Max Noah brief: Renaissance themed concert
Four groups including GCSU’s Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion Ensembles along with the GCSU Brass Quintet performed various genres of music from smooth classical to staccato percussion. Both types kept the audience waiting for more.
Dr. Maureen Horgan directed the Brass Ensemble and the Brass Quintet. She pointed out the difference between a full orchestra concert compared to the small ensembles before the concert commenced.
“Here the students are alone in their parts with no others to rely on,” Horgan said. “That’s the educational experience here.”
The concert included selections composed by classics, such as Beethoven and Gabrieli, elegantly performed by the brass and woodwind ensembles. The Percussion Ensemble, directed by Ryan Smith, played upbeat selections by John Cage and Bob Becker that lit up the room. With instruments such as rice bowls, and their own hands, the lively beats captivated the audience.
“They sounded hauntingly beautiful. I love to watch the musicians as they move with the music, ” Kelly Edwards, an engaged audience member, said.
The next orchestra performance will be the GCSU Orchestra Fall Concert. It will be held in Magnolia Ballroom on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
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on Nov 21 2008. Filed under Features.
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