April 22, 2022 β Stone Ridge, NYΒ βΒ SUNY Ulster will hold its Spring Concerts on April 27 and May 5 in the Quimby Theater. Both concerts begin at 7:30 pm. The concerts are free and open to the public.
The April 27 concert will feature the SUNY Ulster Community Band, Brass Choir, and Woodwind Choir, Victor Izzo, director. The program includes three major Wind Band works directed by special Guest Conductor, Dr. Adam Fontant, director of Ensembles at SUNY New Paltz:
- Downtown Divertimento by Johan de Meij
- Vientos y Tangos by Michael Fanfolfi
- Shine by Julie Giroux
The Brass Choir will perform Symphony No. 1 for Brass by Brian Balmages with Guest Conductor, Adam Kuliszewski.
The Woodwind Choir will perform works by Telemann and Debussy.
On May 5, the SUNY Ulster Chorus directed by Janet Gehres and accompanied by Edward Leavitt will open with βViva la Musicaβ (Long Live Music) and continue with an eclectic program of music from the Renaissance, the Beatles, Ukraine, Americana, and music based on the poetry of Langston Hughes.
The SUNY Ulster Mixed Instrument Ensemble, directed and arranged by Greg Dinger will perform works by Carcassi, Mozart, and Lennon/McCartney arranged for flute, alto sax, guitar, piano, and electric bass.
In addition, winners of the Best Solo Performances from the Spring 22 Music Departmentβs convocation Series will be announced.
For more information and questions, emailΒ gehresj@sunyulster.edu.
COVID screeners will be on-site to conduct a brief health screening and issue wristbands for all visitors.Β Additionally, SUNY Ulster has moved to a masks-optional policy for all vaccinated employees, staff, and visitors. Visitors will be required to show proof of vaccination at check-in. Those without proof of vaccination will be required to wear a mask whileΒ indoors.Β Face masks are still encouraged to be worn in any setting where social distancing of three feet cannot be maintained.Β SUNY Ulster fully supports all members of our community who wish to continue wearing masks to protect themselves, dependents at home, or for various reasons.
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