2019-2020 Musical Arts Concert Series

                          

• Scroll down for the 2019-2020 Musical Arts Concert Series list.
• Click to see this season's Musical Arts Concert Series season brochure.
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• Click for the application form to join the Musical Arts Society and get the MAS Season Pass.
• See our Full Concert Schedule by scrolling down, OR by going to the Music Homepage OR check out the Upcoming Concerts Calendar on the right!
• We add concerts to our schedule all the time!  Check the Concert Calendar frequently for updates!
• Would you like regular emails about concerts?  Contact events coordinator Keith Bohnet to get on the list!!

2019-2020
MUSICAL ARTS CONCERT SERIES

Serving both the university community and the entire Gulf Coast region through profound artistic and academic achievement, the Department of Music Musical Arts Concert Series features faculty recitals and student ensemble performances worthy of inclusion on anyone's "not-to-be-missed" list of events.  Regular Musical Arts Series attendees have been treated since 2001 to an average of 35 concerts per season, and this season will be no exception (41 eligible series concerts this year!).  Student ensemble programs range from regular concerts by the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, University Chorale, Opera & Musical Theatre, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir, USA Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Flute Choir, various World Music Ensembles, Brass Ensembles, and Piano Ensembles, while the performing faculty normally is represented in half of the concerts in the form of terrific solo and chamber ensemble recitals.

Scheduled in USA's Laidlaw Performing Arts Center 240-seat Recital Hall, concerts generally begin at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and at 3:00 p.m. for scheduled Sunday events.  Tickets for admission to all MAS concerts and other ticketed events are normally sold at the door only (except where indicated) and the recital hall is open to our patrons approximately 30-45 minutes in advance of each presentation.  Except where indicated, tickets are $8 each for general admission and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens.  (Presently we accept cash or checks only.)  Questions regarding special accommodation or other considerations should be directed to the Events Coordinator at (251) 460-7116 or the Music Department Staff at (251) 460-6136.  Questions also may be emailed to Keith Bohnet at kbohnet@southalabama.edu.


SEASON PASSES and the
USA MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY

Interested in buying an economical pass to our MAS concerts? Members of the university community and residents of the region-at-large are invited to show their support of the University of South Alabama music program by purchasing a Season Ticket and/or by joining the department's Musical Arts Society.  In pursuing this option, you will have the opportunity to buy either an Individual Season Ticket or the Family Season Ticket, allowing you the freedom to attend all the faculty recitals, student recitals and ensemble concerts listed on our schedule. These season passes are offered to you at a discounted rate and provide the convenience of entering the venue without the hassle of cash or writing a check!

Persons interested in receiving a Season Ticket Purchase Form should do one of the following:

Click on Season Ticket Purchase Form, print the form and send it to us!

Contact the department secretary, Peggy Doyle, by calling (251) 460-6136 or via email at pdoyle@southalabama.edu, being certain to provide your mailing address and a phone number.  When calling or emailing, be sure to let us know specifically that you want the Season Ticket Purchase Form for the Musical Arts Concert Series.


RESERVING SEATS

Musical Arts Series pass holders may now reserve a place at concerts! Pass holders may have a seat held for them and other pass holder guests by calling or emailing by 5:00 p.m. the business day previous to the concert.  Contact events coordinator Keith Bohnet by voice at (251) 460-7116 or email kbohnet@southalabama.edu and let him know how many pass holder seats you are reserving.  Reserved seats will only be held until 20 minutes before any scheduled performance time.


ADDITIONAL TICKETED CONCERTS
        ("Other Laidlaw Concerts")

Musical Arts Series pass holders may use their passes for admission to ALL Music Department ticketed concerts (with occasional exceptions).  We add concerts to our schedule all the time and your pass can be used for the Musical Arts Concert Series AND our other ticketed Music Department concerts as well.  Check for updates on the Department of Music Events calendar at www.southalabama.edu/music


2019-2020 MUSICAL ARTS SERIES
SCHEDULE

September

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Andra Bohnet, Faculty Flute Recital
With a Little Help from My Friends
Doreen Lee, piano, Rebecca Mindock, oboe,
and Jodi Wood, horn

Thursday, September 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Peter Cooper, Guest Artist Oboe Recital
with pianist Doreen Lee

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Archduke Piano Trio
Guest Artist Chamber Music Recital
with Robert Holm, Enen Yu and Guo-Sheng Huang

Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
2^nd Breakfast Celtic Band – Autumn Equinox Concert
Andra Bohnet, faculty with guest artists

Sunday, September 22, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Kip Franklin, Faculty Clarinet Recital
Clarinet Quintets of Brahms and Mozart
with members of Mobile Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, September 26, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble Concert
Jason F. Rinehart and William H. Petersen, conductors

October

Monday, October 7, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Concert Choir and University Chorale
Fall Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore, conductor

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Peter Wood, Faculty Trumpet Recital

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert
Tracy Heavner, director

Thursday, October 31, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Piano Ensembles Fall Concert
Doreen Lee, director

November

Monday, November 4, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
Luis Rivera, director

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Brass Ensembles Fall Concert
Peter Wood, director

Thursday, November 7, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Woodwind Ensembles Fall Concert
Rebecca Mindock and Kip Franklin, directors

Friday, November 8, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
Great French Violin Sonatas
Guest Faculty Duo Recital
Jenny Grégoire, violin and Robert Holm, piano

Thursday, November 14, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Flute Choir and Celtic Crúe Fall Concert
Andra Bohnet, director

Friday, November 15, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Opera Theatre presents
Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre
Thomas L. Rowell, director

Sunday, November 17, 2019 – 3:00 p.m.
USA Opera Theatre presents
Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre
Thomas L. Rowell, director

Thursday, November 21, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Wind Ensemble Fall Concert
William H. Petersen, conductor

Monday, November 25, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Symphony Band Fall Concert
Jason F. Rinehart, conductor

December

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Concert Choir and University Chorale
Holiday Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore, conductor

January

Thursday, January 23, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Thomas L. Rowell, tenor
Faculty Voice Recital
with pianist Doreen Lee

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Faculty & Friends
USA Chamber Winds Concert

Thursday, January 30, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Trebuchet Wind Trio featuring
Andra Bohnet, Rebecca Mindock and Kip Franklin
with pianist Doreen Lee

February

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Danielle Breisach, Guest Faculty Flute Recital

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Rebecca Mindock, Faculty Double Reed Recital
with pianist Scott Schwab

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Scott Schwab, Faculty Piano Recital

Thursday, February 27, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Wind Ensemble Winter Concert
William H. Petersen, conductor

March

Monday, March 2, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Concert Choir and University Chorale
Winter Choral Concert
Laura M. Moore, conductor

Thursday, March 5, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Symphony Band Winter Concert
Jason F. Rinehart, conductor

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
Robert Holm, Faculty Piano Recital

Thursday, March 19, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Faculty Brass Quintet Recital

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Tracy Heavner, director

Thursday, March 26, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Piano Ensembles Spring Concert
Doreen Lee, director

April

Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

Monday, April 6, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
Luis Rivera, director

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Woodwind Ensembles Spring Concert
Rebecca Mindock and Kip Franklin, directors

Thursday, April 9, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Brass Ensembles Spring Concert
Peter Wood, director

Friday, April 17, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Opera & Musical Theatre presents
Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado
Thomas L. Rowell, director

(No MAS passes for admission to this concert – see below for special ticket information)

Sunday, April 19, 2020 – 3:00 p.m.
USA Opera & Musical Theatre presents
Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado
Thomas L. Rowell, director

(No MAS passes for admission to this concert – see below for special ticket information)

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Steel Band and World Music Ensemble
Spring Concert
Luis Rivera, director

Thursday, April 23, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Flute Choir and Celtic Crúe Spring Concert
Andra Bohnet, director

Monday, April 27, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
USA Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble
Concert at the downtown Mobile Saenger Theatre
Jason F. Rinehart and William H. Petersen, conductors
(free admission)

Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 7:30 p.m.
USA Concert Choir and University Chorale
Spring Concert
Laura M. Moore, conductor

NOTE: Advance tickets for Mikado performances may be purchased in person beginning in April. Unsold tickets will be sold at the door to the performances as available beginning one hour before each show. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for USA Faculty and Staff, USA Students, students under 18,  and senior citizens (cash or check only -- USA students must show a valid USA ID). MAS pass holders must purchase a separate ticket for this event. See www.southalabama.edu/music in Spring of 2020 for specific sales information.