ISSUED: 9 August 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Costa
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — The 2022-2023 Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series, sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank, kicks off on Thursday, September 1, at 6 p.m. with its first performance of the school year by the Shepherd Faculty Jazz Ensemble. Saxophonist Dr. Kurtis Adams, School of Music director, and Shepherd adjunct faculty bassist Kevin Pace, guitarist Peter Heiss, pianist Bob Sykes, and drummer Kelton Norris will present a smoking hot set of jazz music.
Pictured (l. to r.) Peter Heiss, Kelton Norris, Kurtis Adams, and Kevin Pace
The performance, which is free and open to the public, will take place outdoors on the Butcher Center Plaza. Audience members are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Frank Arts Center.
Other Salon Series concerts scheduled during the school year include:
- Thursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m., W. H. Shipley Recital Hall—“Rhythm, Spice, and Everything Nice” featuring faculty members Andrea Diggs on flute, Bob Sykes on piano, Kevin Pace on bass, and Kelton Norris on drums for a night of rhythmic flare as they play through the history of jazz flute. Experience the sounds of Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, Astor Pantaleón Piazzolla, and more. Free and open to the public.
- Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m., W. H. Shipley Recital Hall—“Gems of the German Romantic Opera” featuring internationally renowned soprano Jennifer Wilson joining Shepherd faculty baritone Dr. Bobb Robinson, accompanied by pianist Steven Gathman, to present duets and arias from German romantic opera. The program will include the works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, and Richard Strauss. Free and open to the public.
- Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m., W. H. Shipley Recital Hall—Join Shepherd faculty harpist Dr. Tula Ruggiero and bassist Ray Irving for an eclectic program of works for harp and bass. Free and open to the public.
- Sunday, April 6, 2023, 7:30 p.m., W. H. Shipley Recital Hall—The final Salon Series concert will feature Shepherd faculty pianist Dr. Yu-Hsuan Liao, violinist Heather Austin-Stone, and cellist Camilo Pérez-Mejía for an exploration of lesser-known works for piano trio. Free and open to the public.
For a full list of events, visit the School of Music calendar webpage.
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