Archive for 2013

Tim Reynish, renowned conductor from Great Britain, spent September 25th through the 29th in residence with the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble. This was Reynish’s third visit to Louisville during the past decade. As expected, his insight, fine musicianship and wit was appreciated by all. During his stay, the ensemble prepared Kenneth Hesketh’s Danceries (Set 2), a large work that is a modern take on 17th-century dance themes. Danceries (Set 2) was featured in a concert on…

On Wednesday, October 2nd, high school students gathered together for an evening of masterclasses with our very own UofL Music Faculty.  We had a record breaking number of students attend this year, topping off at 250.  All students received masterclasses for their individual instrument for the upcoming KMEA All-State auditions, free of charge.  High schools that attended this year’s Workshop were: Oldham County, Jeffersontown, YPAS, Butler, North Bullitt, Bullitt East, Martha Layne Collins, Trimble County, South Oldham,…

The University Wind Ensemble and Chamber Players were invited to perform at the 2013 Jungfrau Music Festival in Interlaken, Switzerland July 7 through July 15. In addition to their gala concert performances on July 9th and 10th, they were also selected as the participant ensemble for the Festival’s Conducting Masterclasses with Maestro Douglas Bostock, Principal Conductor of the Aargau Symphony Orchestra in Switzerland and Principal Guest Conductor of internationally renowned Czech Chamber Philharmonic. “…a once in a…

Dear Cardinal Marching Band, A reminder that today, JULY 1, is the deadline for confirming your spot in the 1st two shows for the 2013 Cardinal Marching Band Season! A CONFIRMATION EMAIL has been sent to everyone who has completed a “2013 Yes Card” and/or class registration. Please check your email to see if your current information is complete or if there is pending information that still we need from you to confirm your spot. If you…