Joe Utterback, Piano; Joe Carter, Guitar
Celebrated American
jazz pianist,
composer, and
recording artist “Dr.
Joe” Utterback is a
featured performer
throughout the United States. From the
Tony Awards dinners in NYC to music
festivals across the country, his highenergy
jazz piano delights audiences with
a captivating, dynamic style.
The Joe Carter
Samba Rio Trio,
features Joe Carter
on guitar, Leco Reis
on bass and Nanny
Assis on percussion.
This multi-national
trio combines Brasilian styles of music
with straight-ahead Hard Bop Jazz to
create a style known as Brasilian Jazz, a
unique “fusion” sound.
Free Admission
Faculty Recital Series II
November 6, 2011 | 3pm Quartet for the End of Time
Sacred Heart clarinet
instructor, Dr. Justin
Stanley, clarinet, is
joined by violinist
Sarah Wetherbee,
cellist Nicholas Finch
and pianist Michael
Bunchman, for a
performance of Olivier Messiaen’s 20th
century masterpiece “Quartet for the
End of Time.” A spiritually and musically
complex piece, the Quartet was inspired
by the Book of Revelation and composed
while Messiaen was held prisoner in a
German POW camp during World War II.
Keith Johnston, Trombone
Andy Kolar, Percussion
Director of Bands Keith Johnston has
performed with orchestras and chamber
ensembles across the country. In 2011,
he performed at New York’s Flushing
Town Hall with pianist Laura Leon, and
in 2010, he premiered “A Blue Iris” for
trombone and organ by composer Steven
Rosenhaus. In March 2012, he will give the
world premiere of Rosenhaus’ “Concerto
for Trombone and Band” with the
composer conducting the SHU Band.
Andy Kolar, Assistant Director of
Bands, is a percussionist. He holds
degrees from Slippery Rock University
and the University of Oklahoma. He has
performed with renowned artists such
as She-e Wu and Valerie Naranjo, and
performed at recital at both Western and
Eastern Connecticut State Universities.
In 2011, he commissioned “Halcyon Days”
for Marimba and Percussion ensemble by
composer Nathan Daughtrey.
Free Admission
Student Chamber Series
Chamber Ensembles
December 4, 2011 | 2pm
Sacred Heart University Instrumental
Chamber Ensembles performs classical,
contemporary and popular styles.
Join the Brass Ensemble, Woodwind
Ensemble, String Ensemble and Percussion
Ensemble for an afternoon of
chamber music.
Sacred Heart University presents our
third annual Elements Concert. This
unique performance in the round
includes performances from all of our
performing arts areas including theatre,
band and choir. Please join us for a
wonderful display of our Performing
Arts Department.
Sacred Heart University Instrumental
Chamber Ensembles performs music
from classical, contemporary and
popular styles. Join the Brass Ensemble,
Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble
and Percussion Ensemble for an
afternoon of chamber music!
The Sacred Heart University Concert Band is preparing for its Ireland tour in January of 2012. This concert features some holiday classics as well as a preview of our performance repertoire for our Ireland tour.
Each Spring we see and hear new life around us. Join the Sacred Heart University Concert Band for the sounds of the season as we present our Annual Spring Concert.
April 29, 2012 | 3pm Presidential Inaugural Year Special Event
Concert halls aren’t only for ‘serious’ classical music; they can also be rooms filled with music of the times! Please join our University Concert Band for an afternoon of Pops music!
The Sacred Heart University Band
hosts the CT chapter of the Percussive
Arts Society annual Day of
Percussion. This event will feature
performances and workshops
by world renowned artists, plus
performances by local percussion
ensembles.
For more information and tickets
contact Jim Royle at
203-336-4875.
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