February 20, 2013
At very short notice Laszlo Marosi was called to stand in for an ill conductor, rehearsing and directing a demanding program in Louisville KY to widespread acclaim. Renowned California conductor Larry Livingstone contacted Marosi on Monday February 4th to say he had suddenly taken ill. On Wednesday Marosi was on a flight to Kentucky and…
February 13, 2013
Ayako Yonetani performed at a concert in Panama on Wednesday, February 6th. The Japanese Embassy in Panama presented the recital. She collaborated with the students at the University of Panama. She was on Panama Canal TV on a show, similar to The Today Show. The event is covered in this Spanish newspaper article.
February 2, 2013
Judith (Judy) Duda recently established the Endowed Ayako Yonetani String Scholarship, an endowment for violin and viola students. This is the first endowed scholarship honoring an active faculty member in the music department. Among her numerous leadership roles in the Central Florida community, Duda is a member of the Dean’s Executive Council for the Colleges…
February 2, 2013
On January 5, National Public Radio featured a performance of West Point Suite conducted by Laszlo Marosi. Presented on the program Composers Datebook, the broadcast marked the same date in 1952 when Milhaud’s landmark wind ensemble work premiered. With numerous recordings to choose from, NPR opted for the performance by Franz Liszt Academy, Budapest, directed…
February 2, 2013
Stephanie Trull, a BFA Musical Theatre student at the University of Central Florida, has captured the Outstanding Soloist award at the International Championship of Collegiate (ICCA) A Cappella Quarterfinals. Trull participated as a member of the coed group Gemini Blvd., which took second place overall at the competition, guaranteeing them a spot in the ICCA…
January 31, 2013
In October, Jeff Moore was elected to the Board of Directors of the Percussive Arts Society. His election was announced at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Austin, Texas where he adjudicated the Marching Percussion Collegiate and High School Ensemble competition. Additionally, Moore’s latest steel drum band arrangements (Alfred Publications), “Smooth” by Carlos Santana…
January 24, 2013
The University of Central Florida will reach a milestone during commencement ceremonies this week when the 200,000th alumnus receives a degree. Wendell Raulerson II will receive the distinction when he receives his Bachelor of Music during the 9 a.m. Thursday ceremony for students from the College of Arts & Humanities. Raulerson, who began playing drums…
January 11, 2013
Kelli Rose Sleigh (B.F.A. Musical Theatre, 2009) recently competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Central Florida Chapter Musical Theater Competition. Sleigh competed in the Advanced Musical Theater division, which required contestants to prepare six songs of varying styles and eras. Sleigh placed first in her division and performed in the Winner’s Recital…
December 6, 2012
The UCF Flute Studio under the direction of Nora Lee Garcia, D.M.A. is proud to present the finalists who will compete at the Florida Flute Convention in January 2013. The Florida Flute Convention is hosted by the Florida Flute Association, a state-wide non-profit organization, and includes various concerts, competitions, scholarships, and exhibits from the flute…
November 19, 2012
UCF Opera director, Thomas Potter, will practice what he preaches when he sings the title role in Puccini’s comic opera, GIANNI SCHICCHI with the Florida Opera Theatre – December 8 and 9, 2012. Joining Professor Potter on stage will be several UCF voice students (both current and recent graduates). Potter says “It is a special honor to be able to perform…