2007-08 College of Arts & Media Music Student Junior and Senior Recitals and Ensembles

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Latin Ensemble
Directed by Pete Ellingson
Percussion Ensemble
Directed by Tom VanSchoick
The Claim Jumpers
Directed by William Clark
Singer Songwriter Ensemble
Directed by Judith Coe
UCD A Cappella Ensemble
Directed by Karin Hauger
Ninth Avenue Singers and UCD 7
Directed by Erin Hackel
Pop Rock Ensemble
Directed by Jon Cullison
Electric/Acoustic Ensemble
directed by Jon Cullison

Latin Ensemble
Directed by Pete Ellingson
Wednesday, April 23 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

Spice it up with a night of amazing latin music form UCD’s Latin Ensemble. The captivating repertoire consists of traditional and contemporary hits of the Latin world.
Performers explore the fundamentals of Latin music using traditional instrumentation and techniques.

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Percussion Ensemble
Directed by Tom VanSchoick
Monday, April 28 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

One of the more unusual ensemble classes, Thomas VanSchoick directs his talented pool of percussionists through a maze of syncopated synergy. The students are performing onstage in ensembles that range from duets with the instructor to fully conducted “symphonies” of xylophone, vibraphone, congas and marimba.

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The Claim Jumpers
Directed by William Clark
Tuesday, April 29 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

For the past 20 years, Professor Bill Clark and his signature ensemble, The Claim Jumpers, have amazed audiences with their traditional New Orleans-style jazz and exceptional musicianship. After graduation, many of the members begin their career as professional musicians. Since its start, the band has received two Down Beat magazine awards, made 30 plus jazz festival appearances all across the country, played at over 150 UC Denver events, and recorded four CDs. In addition, the Claim Jumpers have toured in Germany and performed at the Moscow Conservatory.

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Singer Songwriter Ensemble
Directed by Judith Coe
Wednesday, April 30 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

Experience a night of musical creativity and originality with UCD’s Singer/Songwriter Ensemble. Led by UCD Professor Dr. Judith Coe, students will perform their own arranged compositions. All pieces performed have been created, work-shopped, and critiqued into first-class music by the students.

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UCD A Cappella Ensemble
Directed by Karin Hauger
Ninth Avenue Singers and UCD 7
Directed by Erin Hackel
Thursday, May 1 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

UCD A Cappella Voices is an intermediate singing group of 20-25 voices that perform a range of a cappella styling, from du-wop to contemporary music. This group provides a strong foundation in contemporary choral and a cappella styles, and is an excellent preparation for entry into The Ninth Avenue Singers.

The Ninth Avenue Singers, directed by Erin Hackel, is an elite group of mixed voices, performing a cappella music in many genres, from pop to gospel to jazz. This UC Denver signature ensemble performs at UC Denver’s commencement ceremonies and other official UC Denver functions. Seven performers from The Ninth Avenue Singers are chosen each semester to sing with The UCD Seven, also directed by Hackel, a competitive a cappella group that performs primarily original arrangements in preparation for entrance into the annual Rocky Mountain Harmony Sweepstakes Competition.

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Pop Rock Ensemble
Directed by Jon Cullison
Friday, May 2 • 7:30pm
King Center Concert Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

Enjoy one of UCD’s more contemporary ensembles, the Pop Rock Ensemble. Led by UCD instructor John Cullison, this ensemble explores modern styles with high levels of musicianship. Students study and perform pop masterpieces as well as original compositions.

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Electric/Acoustic Ensemble
directed by Jon Cullison
Tuesday, May 6 • 7:30pm
King Center Recital Hall
FREE
Sponsored by: Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department, Ensemble Performance Series

The Electric/Acoustic Ensemble takes traditional instruments such as guitar, bass, and drums and combines them with real-time sounds from digital instruments, turntables and other electronic sources. This combination creates a unique and experimental sound. The ensemble plays improvised music and creative interpretations along with arrangements of popular songs.

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