Allison Oster
Senior Public Relations Specialist
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November Concerts at APU
October 24, 2006
AZUSA, Calif. –
Wednesday, November 1
Night of Percussion
APU’s Percussion Ensemble embraces the stage in a musical performance covering traditional masterpieces to contemporary works. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Recital Hall located on APU’s East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Wednesday, November 8
Handbell Choir
APU’s Handbell Choir performs with Donavon Gray, DMA, conductor. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU’s East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Friday, November 10
A Symphonic Collaboration
APU’s School of Music and Lake Avenue Church host a special concert event featuring Maestro Eduard Topchian, highly-acclaimed conductor of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra. The APU Symphony Orchestra and the Lake Avenue Chamber Symphony combine to create a 100-member symphony orchestra under the direction of Topchian, joined by an Armenian dance troupe and a gallery exhibiting works by local Armenian artists. General admission tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students with valid identification. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Avenue Church, 393 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena.
Tuesday, November 14
Wind Ensemble
APU’s Wind Ensemble performs under the direction of Donavon Gray, DMA, director of instrumental music. The program includes works by Graham, Hazo, Nelson, Rodrico, Sparke, Tichelli, and Whitacre. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Recital Hall located on APU’s East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Saturday, November 18
Symphonic Band
The APU Symphonic Band presents an evening of wind music featuring pieces by Frank Tichelli, Charles Ives, and others. Tichelli’s American Elegy, Abracadabra, and Apollo Unleashed from Symphony No. 2 and Charles Ives’ Variations on America are among the masterworks that will be highlighted under the direction of Alexander Koops, conductor. The event takes place at the Wilden Hall Atrium located on APU’s East Campus, 901. E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Monday, November 20
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz is one of the fastest growing areas in the School of Music, and this ensemble takes the lead in bringing excellence in performance, with David Beatty as director. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Chapel on APU’s East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
Tuesday, November 28
APU’s Chamber Singers take the stage in a musical performance that covers traditional masterpieces and contemporary works. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Munson Recital Hall located on APU’s East Campus, 901. E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, and is free of charge.
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