Entitled Duos and Then Some, Dr. John Korak and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Trumpet Ensemble will present a recital of music from the 17th Century through the current day at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edwardsville.
Korak, professor of trumpet at SIUE, will be joined on the performance by trumpeter Robert Souza of St. Louis and organist Henry Evans of Edwardsville. The recital is free and open to the public.
“Each year, I involve my students as part of the performance,” said Korak. “I like to do so, because it helps them grow musically and professionally. This year, I am also featuring a dear friend and outstanding trumpeter, Robert Souza, who will be joining me in presenting this program. Henry Evans, the fabulous organist of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, also will be featured.”
A highlight of the performance will be the SIUE Trumpet Ensemble comprised of six music majors: freshmen Nicolas Monte and Devon Gunn; sophomores Justin Duvall and Mattie Maurer; junior Khamani Hagood; and senior John Corradini; along with Michael Chiapetto, a senior majoring in bio medical sciences.
“Robert and I will perform several selections with the organ and trumpet ensemble, including the famous Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé by Leo Delibes.”
Two of the musical selections will be performed on valve less baroque trumpets, while Scheidt’s Galliard Battaglia will showcase the competitive nature of trumpeters in a virtuosic setting. The more contemporary works include “Darrenhorn Passage” and “Infinite Ascent” by Erik Morales.
The SIUE Music Department’s spring 2013 season will continue with the following performances:
• April 12&13: Carmina Burana, 7 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater
• April 13: Suzuki Ensembles, 2 p.m., LeClaire Christian Church, Edwardsville, free
• April 22: SIUE Percussion Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater
• April 23: Wind Symphony & Concert Band, 7:30 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater
• April 25: Jazz Band Concert Band, 8 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater
• April 27: SIUE Steel Bands, 4 p.m., St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Belleville,
free
• April 28: Suzuki Spring Festival, 2 p.m., LeClaire Christian Church, Edwardsville, free
• April 28: SIUE Alumni Percussion Recital, 1 p.m. in Dunham Hall Room 1115, free
General admission is $12 unless stated otherwise. The cost is $9 for seniors and persons under the age of 18. SIUE students with a valid ID card will receive one complimentary ticket per performance, compliments of the SIUE Campus Activities Board. Dates and times are subject to change. For more information, please call the SIUE Music Department at (618) 650-3900 or for ticket information call (618) 650-2774.
Photo Information:
Dr. John Korak, SIUe professor of trumpet
The SIUE Trumpet Ensemble: (front left to right): Devon Gunn, Khamani Hagood and Mattie Maurer; (back row from left to right): Nicolas Monte, Justin Duvall, Mike Chiapetto and John Corradini