CADENZA | Opus 11

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UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC | FEBRUARY 2019 Opus 11

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During this anniversary year, the Department of Music celebrates 45 years of developing educators, innovators, and visionaries.

CONTENTS

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WELCOME A word from Music Chair, Dr. Tracy Cowden

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Recognizing black history in music

GUEST JAZZ FLUTIST UTSA Music welcomes jazz flutist, Nestor Torres

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FACULTY AT TMEA

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UTSA MUSIC TURNS 45

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Faculty represent UTSA at TMEA February 13-16

Looking back on 45 years in the Department of Music

CONCERTO WINNERS Meet the winners of the Orchestra Concerto Competition

MUTE FEST II Second annual MuTe Fest February 22-23

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Featuring Dr. Noel Archambeault

MUSIC THEORY CLUB MTC presents independent research

CONTRIBUTORS: Shelby Gorden - Graphic Designer Cindy Solis - Senior Events Manager

Alissa Stolt - Editor -------------------------------------------------Cover photo courtesy of Gil Barrera Photographs of the University of Texas at San Antonio, 1972-1978

Cindy Solis Dr. Mark Brill Sydney Guerrier Dito Sáenz Thomas Redmond Melissa Gohlke, UTSA Library Special Collections

Welcome to

CADENZA Showcasing UTSA Music

FRIENDS, In this issue of Cadenza, we are celebrating! UTSA is marking its 50th year during all of 2019, and we are happy to join in this celebration by sharing the history of our department with you in this issue’s timeline. It is an honor to reflect on the past achievements of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and this inspires us as we head into one of the busiest months of the year!

This month is filled with activities, including faculty recitals, ensemble concerts, visiting artist concerts, and a UTSA original: MuTeFest, a celebration of original music and technology, hosted by the student organization MuTe. They have several great events planned, including an off-campus performance that you won’t want to miss! Please continue to check our calendar of events at www.music.utsa.edu or any of our social media pages for updated information about events.

February is one of our favorite months around here because of the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention, held right here in San Antonio. Many of our faculty and students are looking forward to presenting performances and sessions at the convention – you’ll find a list of these in this issue. Alumni, please stop by the booth to say hello, and join us at our alumni reception on Friday evening!

Our Alumni Spotlight this month features Dr. Noel Archambeault, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Delaware. We would love to include more alumni stories in Cadenza, so please keep the news coming! Help us celebrate UTSA’s 50th birthday by sharing your favorite stories from your time with us.

Tracy Cowden Roland K. Blumberg Endowed Professor in Music and Chair

Black History in Music February is Black History Month. In recognition, we celebrate the important contributions of black Americans in the field of music. There are many black American musicians who are household names, including Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and groups such as The Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, and The Four Tops. But there are many still whose contributions to American music are not as well known. We are taking this opportunity to familiarize our readers with the names and works of some of the musicians who shaped the American musical landscape. Here are some of the noteworthy milestones:

Black Americans served in the Revolutionary War and were involved in important events.

Crispus Attucks,

a runaway slave, is considered to be

the first casualty of the Boston Massacre in 1770. The black battalion “Bucks of America” fought during the war under the command of a black leader,

Colonel Middleton. Jazeb Jolly

was a drummer who served on the

William Nickens was a drummer in a Virginia company; fifer Barzillai Lew fought throughout the war, including at the Battle of Bunker Hill; “ Negro Tom ” was a drummer who served in the Orangetown, NY regiment, while Nimrod Perkins was a naval battlefield in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment;

drummer on the warship Diligence.

After the Civil War, the Freedmen’s Bureau was established to begin educating newly freed slaves. Many colleges and schools were opened at this time, notably Fisk University in Nashville, whose

Fisk Jubilee Singers

became important

proponents and transmitters of negro spirituals. Eventually, the Jubilee Singers became internationally known and respected. The first collection of African American spirituals, Slave Songs of the United States, was the published in book form in 1867.

While

Scott Joplin

“King of Ragtime,”

is today known as the

Thomas Million Turpin

was the first black American to publish a piano rag and was bestowed the title “Father of St. Louis Ragtime.”

Sylvester Scott

James

is regarded as second only

to Joplin as a ragtime composer. In the 1920s, Scott successfully led an orchestra that accompanied silent films in Kansas City theaters, until the advent of “talking pictures” the following decade.

After receiving her musical training at Western University in Kansas,

Eva Jessye

achieved national distinction as the first black woman to professionally direct a choral group. She received numerous commissions for radio programs and on-air commercial advertising. In 1929, Jessye was hired to train the choir for the soundtrack of King Vidor’s film Hallelujah, which had an all-black cast.

Trumpet player

Louis Armstrong,

also known as “Satchmo,” became the most

influential figure in early jazz. He became the first black American to have a nationally syndicated radio program in the 1930s. He collaborated with many

Ella Fitzgerald. Other female Ida Cox, Bertha Hill, Clara Smith , Sippie Wallace and

artists, including Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and black singers such as

Victoria Spivey

In 1933,

performed with major jazz musicians of the 1920s and 1930s.

Caterina Jarboro

became the first black to perform with a major opera company in the United States when

she sang the title role of Aida with the Chicago Opera Company. In 1928,

Anne Brown

was the first black person to

study voice at the Juilliard Institute (now the Juilliard School of Music), and so impressed George Gershwin that he wrote the role of Bess in Porgy and Bess especially for her. The role of Porgy went to the baritone

Todd Duncan ,

who in 1945 became the first black male singer to appear with a major opera company, the New York City Opera.

“I’ll Overcome Some Day,” written in the 1890s by gospel hymnodist

C. Albert Tindley ,

was first adapted as a

protest song in 1945 by union workers in Charleston, South Carolina. “We Shall Overcome,” based on Tindley’s hymn, has since become synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

Dr. Mark Brill, professor of musicology at UTSA acknowledges the significant influence of black musicians, “Without the contributions of black musicians, there would be little American music to speak of. African-American musicians were at the heart of the three great styles that emerged in the United States in the 20th century: jazz in the 1910s and 1920s, rock 'n' roll and rock in the 1950s and 1960s, and rap and hip-hop in the 1980s and 1990s.” He further adds, “But black Americans can also be found in any and all styles and genres, from country and western to Latin music, from film scores to opera and classical music, and everything in between.” The UTSA Music Department celebrates all of these styles and musicians, and will continue to look forward to new developments and contributions by black Americans in the 21st century.

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American Salute The UTSA Department of Music Presents

UTSA

SYMPHONIC

BAND

Featuring "A Movement for Rosa" February 5th, 7:30pm - UTSA Recital Hall

Sousa Saucedo Welcher & More…

The Climb

The UTSA Wind Ensemble February 7, 2019 - 7:30pm - UTSA Recital Hall

Saucedo Balmages Carter La Plante And more…

All Around Us The UTSA University Band February 10, 2019 - 7:30pm UTSA Recital Hall

UTSA Music Welcomes

Nestor Torres This February, the UTSA Department of Music welcomes jazz flutist Nestor Torres! Inspired by artists from diverse styles such as classical, cuban charanga, rock, and jazz, Torres' rhythmic and smooth flute sound is in a class of its own.

Nestor Torres was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Torres’ father was a very talented musician and introduced him to music at an early age. At age five his father bought him a drum set, and at age twelve he started to take flute lessons. He began formal studies at the Escuela Libre de Música and went on to attend Puerto Rico’s Inter-American University. At the age of eighteen he moved to New York with his family where he studied jazz and classical music at Mannes College of Music. Torres also studied at Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. During this time he learned how to improvise charanga, a Cuban dance music genre, which helped him develop his unique playing style.

After receiving his degree, Torres returned to New York where he spent time with his mentors before moving to Miami. He lectured and performed on the college circuit in south Florida, as well as festivals and clubs in and around Miami. Around this time he also signed a multi-album contract with Polygram Records and released his first album, Morning Ride that climbed to the top of the contemporary jazz charts and became a top-ten best-seller. Since then, Torres has released fifteen albums, including No Me Provoques (1981), Treasures of the Heart (1999), Sin Palabras (2004), and Nestor Torres - Nouveau Latino (2008).

Torres has collaborated with a number of talented and widely diverse artists including Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Matthews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo,Paquito D' Rivera, and Arturo Sandoval. He has also performed with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras, as well as many others. His collaborations and performances with artists and ensembles have been described as a testament to his remarkable versatility and artistry. Torres is the recipient of many awards and distinctions including four Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination, and one Latin Grammy for his amazing works. Torres is also the recipient of two honorary doctorate degrees from Barry University and Carlos Albizu University.

Recently, Torres has been focusing on surpassing his role as a jazz flutist to become an “agent of change” through crossover multi-media productions, compositions, and performances. As a composer, he has been commissioned by the Miami Children's Chorus, St. MarthaYamaha Concert Series, and ICAP - the International Committee of Artists for Peace.

A beloved and respected jazz musician, Nestor Torres is an inspiration to many aspiring flutists and musicians. He will be giving a masterclass in the Recital Hall of the Arts building on February 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM. We hope that you can join us in welcoming Mr. Torres to UTSA.

UTSA MUSIC PLAYS A PART AT TMEA The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention happens February 13-16 this year and you can expect downtown San Antonio to be overrun with musicians, music educators, and music vendors. According to the TMEA website, www.tmea.org, the annual convention is “an organization of over 11,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education” and “over 29,000 attendees from around the world experience the best professional development, inspiring performances, and an exhibit hall with the latest music education products and services. “ Music educators in grades K-12 and secondary institutions from around the state will participate as presenters, performers, or recruiters during TMEA. UTSA faculty will be there, so if you are going to TMEA be sure to take advantage of the sessions and recitals they will be offering.

Dr. John Zarco, Director of Bands and author of Rehearsing the Band will co-present with Dr. Courtney Snyder from the University of Michigan.

Maximizing Rehearsal Through Effective Gesture This session will explore conducting gesture as a valuable means to more efficient and effective rehearsals. Using a combination of demonstration and audience participation, the clinicians will provide practical strategies for influencing musicians’ performance through non-verbal communication. Topics covered in this session include: providing feedback while conducting, allowing for more creativity in conducting and playing, adjusting balances in the ensemble, how to direct listening, experiencing music beyond the beat pattern, influencing articulation, and creating resonance. When utilized, these time-saving techniques help develop connected and intuitive musicians while fostering a more spontaneous music making experience.

Date: Thursday, 2/14/2019 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Room: CC 303

Music Education instructor Dr. Laurie Williams will present a clinic at TMEA as part of the UTSA faculty. Dr. Williams in the conductor and artistic director of the Lubbock Youth Orchestra and has taught at Texas Tech and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before her arrival to UTSA.

Rehearsing Full Orchestras with Confidence: A No Fear Guide Full orchestras present many challenges, particularly for the non-wind/percussion conductor. However, with practical guidance, the "strings-only" conductor can lead full orchestras with confidence. Dr. Williams will discuss wind and percussion instrument idiosyncrasies, wind section roles, score-reading, realistic expectations for middle and high school band students, rehearsal needs, and successful programming.

Date: Thursday, 2/14/2019 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Room: CC 214 CD

Dr. Gary Mabry, Director of Choral Activities, along with audiologists Dr. Phallon Doss (Doss Audiology), Dr. Allyson Pratka (UT Health Science Center), and Dr. Sajid Surve (Audiology Specialist at the University of North Texas), will be leading a TMEA Clinic focused on hearing health.

Preventing Music-Induced Hearing Loss The clinic will examine “at risk” environments in our landscape of sound and will survey current research in the area of hearing loss prevention, hearing protection, and hearing loss treatment.

Date: Thursday, 2/14/2019 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Room: CC 304

Dr. Si Millican, Associate Vice Provost - Core Curriculum and Professor of Music Education is presenting two sessions for those preparing to enter college and those preparing for certification following graduation.

Passing the EC–12 Music TExES This session is designed to give practical study tips and resources for people preparing to take the state-required Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) for teacher certification. This test tests future teachers’ skills in listening, music theory and composition, music history and culture, music classroom performance, and music education. In this session, Dr. Millican will provide sample questions (with answers!) and a comprehensive list of study resources. Participants can bring a smart device to “play along” answering the sample questions to see how they do.

Date: Friday, 2/15/2019 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Room: CC 302 AB

Finding the College You'll Love (And Helping Them Love You)

Going to college is a major investment of time and money, so deciding where to go is very important. Dr. Millican will help you answer questions like: How can you find out what kind of school fits you best? How can you get insider information about a particular school, its faculty, and the students? How can you make a good impression when you visit?

Date: Friday, 2/15/2019 Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Room: CC 303

Trumpet instructor Dr. Joseph Cooper will be performing as part of the Texas College Professors All-Star Trumpet Ensemble. The recital is slated for Thursday, February 14 from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM at the Convention Center West Lobby Music Showcase Stage. Cooper was invited to perform in the ensemble that features many top players from Texas colleges and universities. Many details like musical selections and part assignments are still to be determined. This will be the first time many of the trumpeters will have performed together, so for those who attend, it is a great example of how professional players can put together a high quality concert after only one rehearsal.

THE UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS

DANNY CHAPA Guest Euphonium Recital

WED, FEBRUARY 6 | 5:00PMÂ UTSA RECITAL HALL Dr. Chapa is a professor at Steven F. Austin State University.

He will be performing with Hyun Ji Oh on piano.

ALIVE WORKS BY LIVING COMPOSERS

Jourdan Laine Howell, soprano and

Christine Debus, piano and

Rob Saldana, baritone

02.17.19 | 3PM | UTSA RECITAL HALL A FACULTY RECITAL

An Anniversary of our Own This year UTSA turns 50 and the calendar is chock full of events to celebrate throughout 2019. As the anniversary year progresses, the traditional events such as Best Fest, Fiesta UTSA, and Commencement Ceremonies will have an emphasis on the big 5-0 when they occur later in the year.

The UTSA Department of Music is also celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. The Division of Music (as it was called back then) was established in 1974, just five short years after the founding of the University. In four and a half decades since then, much has happened to this sleepy division as it began to take its place within the University and the community. Here is a timeline with some of the achievements the Department of Music has made thus far. We have come a long way, baby!

1974

1975 A photo of a pianist is used to promote the Division of Music at UTSA.

1977

The first band rehearsal conducted by Robert

Dr. Gordon Lamb, Division of

Rustowicz in the Recital

Music Director conducts the

Hall located on the third

first chorale group rehearsal

1981

floor of the Arts Building.

at St. Lukes Episcopal Church

The first concert follows

while the Arts Building is

two months later.

Dr. Joe Stuessy, the Division of Music Director and Dr. Alan Craven, the Director of the

Division of English, Classics and Philosophy write “Hail UTSA,” the

under construction.

university’s alma mater.

1978-80

The Division of Music is authorized to award a

Students are now authorized

Bachelor of Music

to select one of three

Education Degree. The Division is a part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

The first endowment for the Division of Music is established by the family of Emily Wells Brown for

1975-76

1976-78

The Division of Music is authorized to

award a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Students may select one of four emphases: Secondary Choral, All-level

future music scholarships.

Choral, Secondary Instrumental or All-level

This will be the first of

Instrumental. Dr. Lamb is joined by other

over 20 the Department establishes over the course of its existence.

1969

faculty members: Dr. James R. Riley, Michael A. Fink, James E. Sheppard, and Robert Rustowicz. History is made when Dr. Bess Hieronymus, the first woman appointed to full professor at UTSA and first person to receive a Doctor of Musical arts degree in organ performance and musicology from the University of Texas at Austin joins the division.

emphases in the Bachelor of Music program: music literature, music performance or music theory-composition.

Photographs courtesy of UTSA Libraries Special Collections: Gil Barrera Photographs of the University of Texas at San Antonio, 1972-1978 UTSA Office of University Communications Photographs, 1972-2001

1981

2011 The Division of Music is authorized to award a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education Degree.

Students may select one of three emphases in the

The UTSA Concert Choir forms under the direction of Dr. John Silantien.

Bachelor of Music program: music performance, music theory-composition, or music marketing.

1982-84

1980-82

1994

The Spirit of San Antonio

The Division of Music holds its

Marching Band appears at the

first Extravaganza awards

first UTSA football game in the

ceremony and donor

Alamodome.

recognition dinner at the University Center Laurel Room.

1983

The UTSA Lyric Theatre makes its debut

Students may select

performance at the Buena

one of four emphases

Vista Theatre on the UTSA

in the Bachelor of

Downtown Campus with Menotti’s The Consul.

Music program: music Photos promoting the new

literature, music performance, music

The Arts Addition is

500 seat Recital Hall and the

theory-composition, or

complete and ready to

different fields of study within

music management.

house all music

the Division of Music

Students may select

classes, concerts and

one of four emphases

administration offices.

in the Bachelor of Music Education program: Secondary Choral, All-level Choral, Secondary Instrumental, or All-level Instrumental.

2002

THE UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS

utsa Orchestra CONCERTO WINNERS' CONCERT Border-Frontera Works by: Wagner, Gwyneth Walker, Rossini, Rosauro, & Copland

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT 7:30PM UTSA RECITAL HALL Tickets $5; Free with UTSA student ID.

The UTSA Orchestra continues the Border-Frontera theme in their first program of the Spring semester.

While UTSA celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, the Department of Music is marking the 25th anniversary of the annual UTSA Orchestra Concerto & Aria Competitions. The concerto winners chosen to perform on this program were selected in a live audition before guest artists and faculty. Joseph Mora, clarinet, will play Rossini's Introduction, Theme and Variations, and Daulton Mattingly will perform Rosauro's Concerto No. 1 for Marimba. The UTSA Orchestra is also performing Gwyneth Walker's powerful work dedicated to women composers entitled Open the Door. Other works include Richard Wagner's Prelude to Die Meistersinger and Aaron Copland's picturesque ballet suite Appalachian Spring.

Joseph Mora "I've been playing clarinet for 14 years now. I started in 5th grade when I was 10 and I've loved it every second since then! My beginning band director was a fantastic clarinetist and he really fostered my love for the instrument.

After high school, I went to the University of Texas at Austin for my first two years of college. I was studying clarinet performance, but I decided to leave school after my sophomore year when my old band signed a record deal. I spent four years touring North America and a few countries in Western Europe and, after about 400 shows and 3 albums, I got married and decided to resume my studies. As a San Antonio native, I'm excited to be a Roadrunner now!

The piece I'm playing was the first piece of solo clarinet repertoire that I ever heard. I was in 7th grade and I bought an album on iTunes recorded by Charles Neidich of the Juilliard School playing Rossini's Introduction, Theme, and Variations.

Ever since then, I've loved the piece and have always dreamed of playing it with an orchestra. It's a super flashy, technical piece, but it's also really accessible to the listener. There are wonderful melodies and virtuoso passages, so it's the best of both worlds!"

Daulton Mattingly "Throughout my musical journey I have had the opportunity to play music in many different capacities such as wind ensembles, big bands, and percussion ensembles just to name a few. One experience I have never been lucky enough to experience though is being the featured soloist in a large ensemble setting. I was really excited when I found out that UTSA hosts this competition, as this is something I have wanted to do since my time in high school when I learned that music like this even existed. I will be performing the 3rd and 4th movements of Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba and String Orchestra. The movements I chose have somewhat contrasting styles with the 3rd movement being very lyrical and relaxed, and the 4th movement being very aggressive and “in your face”. Studying music at UTSA has blessed my life with many impactful experiences and being allowed the opportunity to participate in this concert will surely be an unforgettable experience. I am currently a student of professor Michael Mixtacki, and have also studied under professor Sherry Rubins, and Dr. Graeme Francis."

THE UTSA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS

GUEST RECITAL

TEXAS GUITAR QUARTET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - 7:30PM RECITAL HALL

MuTe 2

Slated for February

As 2019 begins, opportunities for musicians to thrive as self-producing artists have never been so accessible and attainable. Thanks to the passion and combined efforts of the students and teachers of UTSA’s music technology department, MuTe, led by Dr. Andrew Bergmann, has become the ideal student organization for those interested in acquiring skills and experience in audio engineering, song writing, and networking in the music technology field.

This year, MuTe is excited to celebrate its second annual feature

MuTeFest 2 will span four days total, starting

event, MuTeFest 2! In 2018, MuTeFest featured a variety of

on Wednesday, February 20th and ending on

masterclasses, lectures by guest speakers, and events designed

Saturday, the 23rd. Feature events include:

both to educate students on music recording and to provide them the

Battle of the Beats, Open Soundtracking

opportunity to gain insight from experienced and established

Session, Mixer and Listening Party, Surround

professionals. At one such event last year, Grammy award-winning

Sound at Cave Without a Name, and more.

artist Steve Starnes, known for his work with Buddy Guy, Willie

One can find out more information regarding

Nelson, and many other artists, held a masterclass on live tracking,

specific times and dates of events by

session preparation, and mixing. John Espinosa, current president of

contacting the UTSA Music Technology

MuTe, explains, “We hope that MuTeFest 2 will introduce students to

director, Dr. Andrew Bergmann at

the wealth of talent we have here on campus, and inspire them to

andrew.bergmann@utsa.edu or by visiting

reach out and make connections.” This year, events will include a

the Music Technology webpage at

similar array of guest speakers and will also feature an open

music.utsa.edu/areas/music-technology-at-

soundtracking session, sharing student compositions from Meredith

utsa . Espinoza further adds, “For students

Shuman, Nicole Russell, and Alisa Stolt. MuTe officer Luis Fermin,

who are outside the Music Technology

a non-music major studying Physics at UTSA, mentions he is most

department, but have an interest in music,

excited for his interactive event, Battle of the Beats. He further

music recording, and everything in between,

explains, “Our goal is to expose students to some of the cool

we hope they become inspired to see all that

projects that are going on around campus that they can be a part of.”

they can do and find something that inspires

MuTeFest 2 hopes to celebrate original music while encouraging

them to pursue their own goals.”

students to explore new technology and creative processes.

MuTe hopes to see you there!

Schedule of Events: Wednesday, Feb 20th

Thursday, Feb 21st

Friday, Feb 22nd

Saturday, Feb 23rd

Guest Teacher: John Burcham

Guest Teacher: Jerod Jerry

Open Tracking and Mixing Session

Concert: Surround Sound Night at

aka Psymbionic

1pm-2:30pm, Music Tech Lab

11am-5pm, Stone Creek Sound,

Cave Without a Name

11am-1pm, Music Tech Lab

(Arts 3.01.30B)

Helotes - Free with RSVP (Contact

7-9 pm, Cave Without a Name, Boerne

Workshop Summary:

mute@utsa.edu for RSVP details)

Cover: $20

Cresting the modern wave of

How do we do it? Discover the

Two of San Antonio’s greatest

Enjoy an evening of 6-channel

electronic producers, Psymbionic

principles and best practices for

producer/engineers, Mack Damon

surround sound compositions, with

creates aural experiences that

creating compelling music production

(formerly of Hollywood Studio) and

accompanying visual flourishes, as

explore the range of multi-tempo

in touring environments!

Clifton Miles (formerly of Dead

created by UTSA music tech students

Room Studio), have recently joined

and faculty, all within the breathtaking

(Arts 3.01.30B)

Bass Music within an influential and dynamic culture. With an ear for

Jerod Jerry is a marketing and

forces to create a new full-service

confines of one of the world’s most

situational relevance, Psymbionic

beautiful and resonant caverns.

multimedia specialist based out of

tracking and production space,

enjoys turning non-traditional sound

San Antonio. Jerod’s creativity and

Stone Creek Sound, in a log house

design and infectious rhythms into

dedication to quality led him to be

in Helotes. This scenic location,

The event also features North

dancefloor heat, while also

selected as the first and only audio

about 15 minutes from the UTSA

Carolina-based artist Alex McKenzie

maintaining his history in the

engineer in the U.S. for the Walt

music department, will be a perfect

who will be completing an immersive

downtempo, emotive side of the

Disney World Company Collegiate

venue for a day-long masterclass in

sound installation composed entirely

electronic sound. He visits from

Technical Program. This early

drum tracking and drum mixing. For

of FM radio transmissions. Audience

Austin to demonstrate the use of

success inspired him to continue to

this session, they will be joined by

members will navigate the cavern with

Ableton Live as a compositional tool.

grow and study event production.

UTSA stalwart Jamail Chachere as

a personal FM receiver and

His visit is sponsored by Ableton,

Throughout his career, he has

composer/producer/client and UTSA

headphones, creating a unique

makers of the popular sound-editing

accumulated extensive experience in

technology professor and longtime

composition by moving in and out of

program Live as well as the widely-

broad scope music and technology

drum/percussion guru Joe Caploe

transmission fields. Visit

used Push pad controller.

education. From developing technical

as performer (on drum set).

http://www.alex-mckenzie.com/ for

Open Soundtracking Session 7:30pm, UTSA Recital Hall

“Frankie” dir. Mike Pappa. New Score by Nicole Russell.

"Les Escargots" dir. René Laloux.

New Score by Meredith Shuman.

“Recoil” dir. Evan Matthews. New Score by Alissa Stolt.

audio solutions to a non-profit music technology program to touring and managing recording artists, he possess practical knowledge and dynamic, broad based experience.

MuTeFest Mixer and Listening Party 6pm-10pm, Canela Vintage (301 Blanco Road, San Antonio TX

Three distinguished UTSA

78212)

composers lead the MuTe

Cover: $5 (suggested)

Chamber Ensemble in a live 16-

In the tradition of the recent MuTe

channel recording session of

listening parties (usually hosted in the

original music. Three short films

Arts Building Music Tech Lab),

will receive a brand-new

members and friends of MuTe will

soundtrack performed in real-time

meet at this great Beacon Hill venue

while the films are projected on

to share their own recent productions

the big screen. Come watch the

as well as various other sonic

soundtracking unfold in real time!

favorites. Come mix with MuTe!

Battle of The Beats

more information.

(Showcase/Battles) 7-10pm, UTSA Student Union, Mesquite Room Producer Yung Verm hosts a beat-

building contest complete with judges, prizes, and a live audience. Producers are challenged to make three beats in the span of three individual 40-minute

For General MuTeFest 2 Information:

rounds. Within each round, the producers are provided with three

Contact UTSA music technology

songs that they must sample to create

director Dr. Andrew Bergmann at

their beat on the fly. The producers

Andrew.Bergmann@utsa.edu

then go head to head in a singleelimination style bracket where the

or MuTe student directors John

better beat wins. Beats will be judged

Espinoza and Meredith Shuman at

on originality, quality, diversity,

mute@utsa.edu

complexity, impact, and creativity.

Contact mute@utsa.edu for more details and to enter the competition.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DR.

NOEL

alumna

ARCHAMBEAULT

● a graduate

or former student, of a particular school, especially a female one, of a college or university

Meet Dr. Noel Archambeault, Assistant Professor of

graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal

Music at the University of Delaware. Dr.

Performance in 1996, she still feels a strong

Archambeault teaches applied voice, vocal

connection with her first school of choice, “I feel

pedagogy, lyric diction and is a sought out research

as though I use my UTSA Music experience every

expert on the topics of vocal jazz and the use of

day as a teacher and performer. I would say that

technology in the voice studio. Dr. Archambault

the faculty were, and still are, the most

began her music education studies at UTSA in 1993

transformative and important part of my

taking voice lessons with Dr. Diana Allan. As an

foundation.”

undergraduate, Dr. Archambeault was one of the fortunate few that was chosen to study voice with

After completion of her bachelor's degree,

renowned Broadway and film bass-baritone, William

Archambeault attended Westminster Choir

Warfield while the singer was guest resident in the

College of Rider University in New Jersey,

Music Department.

graduating with a Master of Music Performance in 1999. In 2006, Archambeault graduated from

While an undergraduate, Dr. Archambeault sang with

Texas Tech with her Doctor of Music degree in

the UTSA Women’s Choir under the direction of Dr.

Voice Performance. Dr. Archambeault was on the

Gary Mabry and returned in 2016 as a participant in

music faculties of Lincoln University, Texas Tech

the 25th Anniversary Concert held in the Recital Hall.

University, Texas A & M University-Kingsville,

Although Dr. Archambeault transferred to the

Mineral Area College and Brevard Music Center

University of the Incarnate Word in 1994 and

before joining the faculty at Delaware.

.

Archambeault’s career as a performer includes

“I am also engaged in a few research projects

a long list performances of operatic and

with several of my colleagues on campus and

concert repertoire taken from soprano and

across the country. These projects focus on

mezzo-soprano literature. She has sung the

performance anxiety in singers and audience

title role of Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Amelia in

perception of multi-media performances.”

Verdi’s Un Ballo and Micaela in Bizet’s Carmen.

As a recitalist, Dr. Archambeault performs

As a pedagogue, researcher, and recitalist, Dr.

music from drastically different composers such

Archambeault’s career has been an impressive

as J. S. Bach and Arnold Schoenberg. She is

and illustrious one. Her journey from an

also in high demand as an interpreter of 20th

undergraduate to a Doctor of Musical Arts

century and contemporary music.

began when she stepped into the UTSA Department of Music where her love of music

She is currently working on several projects,

directed her. Years later, she still waxes

one of which includes a collaboration with

nostalgic, “It's difficult to choose just one

UTSA alumna,

Edna Alejandra Longoria. She

favorite thing about UTSA's Music Department,

explains, “I continue to work diligently on a

but I remember [the faculty] being most helpful

project known as the Chicana Art Song

and caring about my goals and experiences in

Project.The Project is a multidisciplinary

my early studies, even helping me though

endeavor aimed at giving voice to Chicana

graduate studies at other institutions when I

(female Mexican-American) artists in literature,

had questions about my future.” One of the

music, and the visual arts. It is still in its

recurring messages received from Department

formative stage, but we hope to have 30 songs

of Music alumni is that the bond created with

completed over the next two to three years,

UTSA is a strong foundation. The connection to

with a tour of the Southwest to follow.” The

things learned in the classroom, advice and

project is part of the University of Delaware’s

opportunities offered by faculty, and the

Tiger Lily concert series which highlights works

camaraderie of fellow students is a trademark

by women African-American and Latino

of the Department that alumni seek to pay

composers.

forward. Archambeault is no exception, “I am most grateful for their influence, guidance and

Dr. Archambeault recently returned from

support. I hope to give audiences more than

Trinidad and Tobago where she was part of an

they anticipated at every performance, just as

exchange teaching and concert project with

we did many times over with our choral, opera

four colleagues from the University of Delaware

and studio performances.”

and several from the University of Trinidad and Tobago. “We worked on a touching chamber composition, entitled, The River of Freedom, by Adam Walters and text by Caitlyn Kamminga. It tells the historical journey of the enslaved African-Americans who fought with the British in America's Second War of Independence of 1812 in exchange for freedom and land in Trinidad.

“Taking care of the humans in the room (in the world) is a beautiful way to create music and life.”

- Dr. Noel Archambeault

STREAMING IN THE AIR AND ON THE ROAD: The Music Theory Club to Present Independent Research The UTSA Music Theory Club (MTC) is leaving their mark in the world of music academia. The organization’s members, who conducted a large-scale research project and oversaw scholastic tutoring and test preparation for their peers last year, are en route to present a second independent research project at the upcoming Texas Society for Music Theory conference (http://www.texasmusictheory.org/). This year’s conference will be hosted by Texas State University in February.

Dr. Jennifer Beavers, the organization’s faculty sponsor, and a team of researchers will present findings from a two-part research project –– What are college students listening to and how ‘complex’ is it? –– that collects everyday listening samples in a naturalistic setting. MTC members will be applying their learned music theory skills to everyday listening samples collected by canvasing UTSA’s students in hopes of finding new genres and techniques of music theory to be adapted into the classroom.

The MTC, led by its president Dito Sáenz, a music major at UTSA, comprises a diverse group of both music and non – music majors who seek to answer questions which are not typically answered within the classroom. In addition to this research project, the members also offer tutorials and test preparation sessions for their peers and meet monthly to discuss music theory topics. The MTC strives to create equal learning opportunities that promote diversity and relevancy so that music theory can live beyond the textbooks.

Pictured Right: Music Theory Club Members Natalie Morales, Wesley Taylor, Dito Sáenz, and Alissa Stolt meet with Dr. Jennifer Beavers in the JPL.

FEBRUARY DATES

15 TMEA ALUMNI RECEPTION

Reconnect with UTSA music faculty and music alumni at this annual reception.

9:00PM - RioRio Cantina on the Riverwalk.

01 BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

SCHOLARSHIP RECITAL Students who have recieved the Gilman Scholarship to study in Urbino, Italy perform in a recital: Mariah Ramirez (cello), Thomas Mullins

28 DANIELLE MORALES Percussion student Danielle Morales performs an hour long recital.

7:30PM - UTSA Recital Hall

(guitar), and Jacob Bernstein (composition) 7:30PM - UTSA Recital Hall

02 JANICE K. HODGES

PIANO COMPETITION The UTSA Music Department and the San

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Antonio Teachers Music Association present the annual contemporary piano competition for students in grades 4 through 12.

UTSA Recital Hall

12 MARCIA NEEL Music Education and Yamaha artist Marcia Neel presents “Crossing Over the Podium: One Small Step for You, One Giant Leap for Music Ed” 11:30AM - UTSA Recital Hall

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