Glee Club Concert Added this Saturday

Women’s Glee Club Performing in Hill Hall

The Community Chorus Project, which includes guest instruction by UNC Department of Music members Dan Huff and Susan Klebanow, will be hosting a free concert in Hill Hall on Saturday, May 3rd at 4 PM, as part of the culmination of the youth Saturday Glee Club which practices in Kenan Rehearsal Hall every Saturday from 2 – 4 PM.  The youth chorus’ repertoire includes both pop and world music pieces, and features nearly 40 singers from grades 6 to 9.  Attendance is free and open to the public.

Preparing for a performance

Chapel Hill Philharmonia Hosting Free Concert in Hill Hall

Performing since 1983

The Chapel Hill Philharmonia, a completely volunteer-based community symphony orchestra, will be hosting a free concert in Hill Hall on Sunday May 4th.  Led by UNC professor Donald L. Oehler, works will include Weber and Tchaikovsky, and 17-year-old soloist Carolyn Chang, winner of the Young Artist Competition, will be taking the spotlight for much of the performance.  The concert is free and open to the public, and begins at 7:30.  A reception will follow.

View the concert program here and read the press release here.

Performing in Hill Hall

UNC Professor Clara Yang to Speak next Wednesday

Assistant Professor of Piano at Chapel Hill

On Wednesday April 23rd, UNC professor Clara Yang will be speaking in Hill Hall 107 on traveling the world as a female musician.  The talk is part of the “Women in Music” speaker series headed by the Iota Lambda chapter of UNC-based student organization Tau Beta Sigma.  The talk is free and open to the public and will begin at 6:30 PM.

For more information, contact tbs_iotalambda227@yahoo.com and be sure to visit Clara Yang’s website and Facebook for updates on future events.

UNC Gamelan and Charanga Carolina Performing with Kidz Notes

Changing children’s lives through orchestral music training

On Tuesday, April 8th, the UNC Gamelan Nyai Saraswati and Charanga Carolina will be holding their annual World Music Concert in Hill Hall 107 at 7:30 PM.  This year, local nonprofit organization Kidz Notes will be joining the performance, playing music alongside UNC music majors.  The event is completely free and open to the public, and will showcase an amazing spectrum of ages, talent, and backgrounds.  Evening parking is free on UNC campus, and all are welcome to attend.

Event Page

MusicianCorps

A national nonprofit music service program

• Formed in San Francisco
• Brought to UNC Campus by Mark Katz, Jeff Fuchs, and the UNC Department of Music
• Currently working to expand the department’s community outreach
• In charge of Carrboro Farmers’ Market performances
• Partnered with Best Buddies, HYPE, Respite, Kappa Kappa Psi, and so many more
• For all UNC students interested in musical community service
• Contact – maxp@musiciancorps.org

MC Artist Max Puhala at the UNC Music Summit – Photo by Erin Kennedy

Gamelan Nyai Saraswati

• Central Javanese Gamelan based at UNC Chapel Hill
• Traditional Indonesian music
• Began at Chapel Hill in 2000
• Several members had no previous musical experience before joining
• Includes UNC students, faculty, and students from other universities
• Led by Joshua Busman – chapelhillgamelan@gmail.com

Kappa Kappa Psi

The Mu Eta Chapter at UNC

• Fraternal organization promoting the advancement of university bands
• Much of the marching band participates
• Service-based, with leadership and education opportunities

The Mu Eta Chapter in April 2013