Midday Classics

Dr. James Boldin, associate professor of music at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, recently published “Solo Duet Training for Horns,” a collection of instructive duets for the French horn.

“Duet playing is a traditional component of music instruction, because it encourages students to emulate the tone, style, and phrasing of a more experienced player,” said Boldin. 

“Startlingly beautiful” and “undeniably well crafted and communicative.” That's how the Miami Herald describes the music of Steve Danyew.

Three faculty of the University of Louisiana at Monroe will give a unique performance and presentation on the poetry of noted American writer Louisa May Alcott, featuring music by Danyew.

If you love guitar, whether it be classical or jazz, then the week of February 9-13 is for you!  Dan Sumner, University of Louisiana at Monroe assistant professor of music, plays host to over ten events this week all centered around the guitar.  

"This is my favorite week of the year," explains Sumner.  

It's not every day that you have the chance to experience a performance of Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time.  Dr. Scot Humes, University of Louisiana at Monroe associate professor of music, will perform the work at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3 in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall on the ULM campus.

Humes explains how the quartet came into existence and how a piece like this should be heard live, "rather than on a recording, no matter how good a CD might be."  

The world celebrates Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday on January 27. Violinist Rachel Barton Pine has always felt a special connection to Mozart. That's why she has recently released a CD of all 5 Mozart Violin Concertos as well as the Sinfonia Concertante.