Byron Ayala, Senior Clarinet Recital, 4/8/22

SENIOR C L A R I NE T R E C I TA L

Byron Ayala Patricia Grimm, piano

Friday, April 8, 2022 7:30pm Faye Spanos Concert Hall

72ND PERFORMANCE OF 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR

CON C ER T P ROGR A M , A P R IL 8 , 2 0 2 2 , 7 : 3 0 P M Tango Etudes (1987) 4. Lento Meditativo Patricia Grimm, piano Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1971)

I. Allegro Deciso

II. Andante III. Rondo - Allergro spiritoso Patirica Grimm, piano

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)

Carlos Guastavino (1912-2000)

Intermission Three Preludes for Clarinet and Piano (1926) 1. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso 2. Andante con moto e poco rubato 3. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso Patricia Grimm, piano

George Gershwin (1898-1937)

This recital is presented as a degree requirement towards a Bachelors of Music in Music Education.

Byron Ayala is a senior Music Education major at University of the Pacific. He began his music studies on clarinet under Art Holton at San Joaquin Delta College in 2015. After transferring to UOP in 2019, he is finishing his studies under Dr. Patricia Shands and will graduate Spring 2022. After graduation, Byron is planning on working as a middle school or high school band director. music.pacific.edu