Ryan Christianson (BM, trombone, student of Thomas Ashworth) was selected as the new trombonist in the Dallas Brass. Founded in 1983 by trombonist and Minnesota native Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass maintains a busy schedule of national touring and recording projects. Christianson has also toured with pianist Lori Line and in a wide variety of professional ensembles during his years at the University of Minnesota. Joseph Curiale (PhD, composition) conducted the Czech National Symphony Orchestra on April 19, 2016 in a concert devoted entirely to his music. The concert featured music from his CDs, Awakening and The Music of Life. These CDs were recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and
the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. He was interviewed on the topic of building a successful career as a professional musician on Channel News Asia. He is currently leading the popular music program at Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore, where he teaches music production, music business, music performance, and the history of popular music. Kate Jarvis (MM, student of Sally O’Reilly) won the associate concertmaster position of the Boise Philharmonic (Idaho) for the 2015–16 season. Pei-Lei Lin (DMA, piano, student of Lydia Artymiw) accepted a piano teaching position at the University of Jinan School of Music in Shandong province, China. She began her teaching there in summer 2016. Shelley Mihm (BM, voice, student of Philip Zawisza and Jean del Santo) was cast in title role of Savitri by Holst at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Teng-Kuan Wang (DMA, piano, student of Timothy Lovelace) was appointed staff accompanist of Truman State University (Missouri) beginning fall 2016.
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Adam Meckler (MM, 2012, trumpet, student of David Baldwin), Ryan Christianson (BM, 2015, trombone, student of Thomas Ashworth), Reid Kennedy (BM, music education, percussion, student of Fernando Meza and Phil Hey), and Cameron Kinghorn (BM, 2013, trumpet, student of David Baldwin) are all members of Nooky Jones, a Twin Cities-based group. Last spring, Nooky Jones visited the studios of Radio K on the U of M West Bank campus and performed several of their songs. Jeffrey Erbland (MM, 2011, cello, student of Tanya Remenikova), Erika Hoogeveen (MM, 2004, violin, student of Sally O’Reilly), Valerie Little (DMA, 2010, viola, student of Korey Konkol), and Huldah Niles (MM, 2006, violin, student of Sally O’Reilly) are members of the Mill City String Quartet (MCSQ). In addition to their series of 11 concerts in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mill City String Quartet performed on the Sioux City Chamber Music Series and for the Rochester Music Guild. The MCSQ recorded local composer Tom Patterson’s String Quartet No. 7, and performed three outreach concerts for inmates at Minnesota Correctional FacilityFaribault and Shakopee.
TED MANN CONCERT HALL: THE PERFECT VENUE Poised atop the bluffs of the Mississippi River, the magnificent Ted Mann Concert Hall plays perfect host to a wide variety of cultural, corporate, and educational events. Located on the University of Minnesota West Bank, which is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, this state-of-the-art hall comfortably accommodates groups of 250 to 1,250. From the breathtaking view through the stunning threestory, glass-walled lobby to the clean lines and soothing colors of the auditorium, you and your guests will appreciate the elegance and style of this superb facility. You can rent Ferguson Hall or Ted Mann Concert Hall for lectures, concerts, business meetings, and other events. For information and availability, call 612-626-1892 or email kramach@umn.edu.
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Photos: 1. Teodoro Crespo-Carrion, 2. Les Koob, 3. Greg Helgeson, 4. Scott Lipscomb, 5. & 6. Greg Helgeson, 7. Teodoro Crespo-Carrion, 8. Jerry Luckhardt, 9. Courtesy of Thomas Ashworth, and 10. Anabel Njoes
Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX), a year-long, federally-funded fellowship for study and work in Germany. Black was selected as one of 75 participants (from more than 700 applicants) for this unique fellowship program. Since 1984, more than 2,000 Americans have been awarded this opportunity to gain cultural, academic, and practical work experience in Germany, and Black will be participating in the 33rd year of the CBYX program (2016–2017).