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Roy A. Johnson Memorial Organ Series – Jacob Benda, organ

Guest Artists, Keyboard Sunday February 9, 2020 - 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Venue: Fred Fox School of Music, Holsclaw Hall

Roy A. Johnson Memorial Organ Series – Jacob Benda, organ
Guest
February 9, Sunday, 7:00 p.m.
Holsclaw Hall, $10, 7, 5
Co-sponsored by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Concert organist and recording artist Jacob Benda will present an exciting program spotlighting works by American composers Pamela Decker, Clarence Mader, Stephen Paulus and others.

 

Highly regarded for his virtuosity and poetic interpretation, JACOB BENDA has been featured as a solo recitalist and lecturer at cathedrals, festivals, and universities throughout the United States including Yale University, the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival, the opening performance for the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists 2019-20 season, Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans, St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Jackson, MS; upcoming performances include the Phil Kramer Artists’ Recital Series at New Hope Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas, St. Joseph Cathedral Concert Series in Baton Rouge, two performances with Minnesota’s Great River Chorale, and the 2020 Piccolo Spoleto L’Organo Series at Grace Cathedral in Charleston, South Carolina.

During the past four years Jacob Benda has had the privilege of performing organ dedication recitals and premiering new works written by award-winning composers. A highlight of 2018 was his performance of three statewide premieres (Minnesota, Mississippi, Louisiana) of Pamela Decker’s 40-minute monument for organ solo, The Seven Last Words and Triumph of Christ. He had the distinct honor of serving as understudy to Douglas Cleveland for the world premiere of this piece at the 2018 American Guild of Organists National Convention held in Kansas City. His collaboration with classical guitarists Tanja Mirić and Darka Kooienga, Duo Miriç, was met with great enthusiasm as they offered the world premiere performance of Partita on ‘In dulci jubilo’ for organ and two guitars by James Sclater. Most recently in 2019 he played the world-premiere of ‘The Air is Fair and Kind Today’ by Gary Bachlund, a Berlin-based composer, for the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Since 2010 Jacob Benda has championed the music of prolific American organist and composer Clarence Mader (1904-1971). In 2017, he was invited by Yale University to lecture on the life and music of Clarence Mader, and in 2014 he lectured on the same topic at the American Guild of Organists National Convention held in Boston, MA. His landmark recording, Music at Midnight, A Tonal Palette, Organ Music by Clarence Mader, (Centaur Label, CRC 3361), was applauded by the American Record Guide as:

“an important picture of American organ art in the 20th century…talented young American organist Jacob Benda performs with confident rhythmic stability and polished technical assurance.”

In addition to his demanding performance schedule Jacob Benda is a published author, producer and member of various executive boards. His recent article, Unveiling the Mystery: A Pianist’s Discovery of the Organ, was published in the September 2018 issue of the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) e-journal and met with great enthusiasm as it offers direction to musicians seeking to explore the expansive world of organ playing. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Ruth and Clarence Mader Memorial Scholarship Fund, he is producing a documentary based on the unique life of Clarence Mader; this will offer an in-depth look into his music, visual art, poetry, and influence on American organists & organ music during the 20th century. As an active member of the American Guild of Organists he serves as the Sub-Dean for the Twin Cities Chapter, and was named coordinator for the 2021 American Guild of Organists North Central Regional Convention.

Dr. Benda has held posts as music director and organist at both Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches in the United States, and currently serves as Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy at the historic Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in downtown Minneapolis, MN. In 2015 he earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree (DMA) from Louisiana State University under the mentorship of concert organist Herndon Spillman, protégé of Maurice Duruflé.

​Jacob Benda is represented by Seven Eight Artists.

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The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
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The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music

Friday Night at Fred Fox
Friday, March 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.


Tonight we feature the UA percussion performing a riveting quartet, Professor Morris Palter on solo snare, and a choral performance led by conductor Huang He. Please read below for more details on some of the pieces.

Notes from "Sevenly Reward" composer Bob Becker (featured performer: Morris Palter)
Bob writes, "During 2005/2006 I composed a series of eight etudes for solo snare drum, which were included in my book Rudimental Arithmetic (published in 2008 by Keyboard Percussion Publications). In 2019, at the request of Morris Palter for a solo drum set piece, I elaborated Etude #7 to include bass drum played with foot pedal, and hi-hat cymbals. The etude is set in septuple meter throughout, and the title 'Sevenly Reward' is a reference to the 7/4 time signature. The piece is comprised of five sections. The first introduces and develops an intricate motive in quadruple subdivision. The second part changes to a contrasting theme in triple subdivision followed by a further development of the initial motive. The fourth section presents the traditional “double- stroke roll” in diminishing note values but configured to remain in septuple meter. A short coda restating the motive from the first section concludes the piece."

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Semi-Finals:

Monday, March 8, 2021

2:00 p.m.





Finals:

Sunday, March 14, 2021

2:00 p.m.





The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music presents the 39th Annual Sholin Guitar Competition, honoring the memory of Norman Douglas Sholin (1951-1980).

Norman Douglas Sholin founded and designed the guitar degree program at the University of Arizona School of Music [and Dance] in 1974. He earned a BFA (1974) and an MFA (1978) in classical guitar from the California Institute of the Arts. He studied with teacher and musicologist Emilio Pujol in Cervera, Spain in 1972 and 1973 and played in a master class for Andrés Segovia in 1973.

The University of Arizona has become a major international center for the study of classical guitar. The Norman Douglas Sholin Memorial Scholarship Award, which is presented annually, promotes excellence in this segment of the arts. Through their gifts, donors honor the students that qualify for it, as well as the memory of Mr. Sholin, whose love for the guitar and its music still brings inspiration.

For additional information about the Norman Douglas Sholin Scholarship Fund contact Tom Patterson, professor of guitar, rtp@email.arizona.edu, 520-621-1157.

Past winners, Norman Douglas Sholin Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients:

1982 Bobby Orlando, 1983 David Mintz, 1984 Alison Bert,
1985 Lou Mowad, 1986 Alison Bert, 1987 Todd Seelye,
1988 Todd Seelye, 1989 Charles King, 1990 Douglas James,
1991 Mark Basinski, 1992 Douglas James, 1993 Douglas James,
1994 Ivan Rijos, 1995 Celso Cano, 1996 Paul Grove,
1997 Alieksey Vianna, 1998 Alieksey Vianna,
1999 Bruno Correia, 2000 Andrew Hull,
2001 Randall Avers, 2002 Daniel Bolshoy,
2003 Dieter Hennings, 2004 Gonzalo Molano,
2005 Gonzalo Molano, 2006 Jane Curry, 2007 Matthew Palmer,
2008 Matthew Palmer & Lars Rosvoll, 2009 Eduardo Minozzi Costa,
2010 Eduardo Minozzi Costa & Renato Serrano Muñoz,

2011 Renato Serrano Muñoz, 2012 Renato Serrano Muñoz,

2013 Misael Barraza Díaz & Renato Serrano Muñoz,

2014 Augustus Woodrow, 2015 Misael Barraza Díaz,

2016 Misael Barraza Díaz, 2017 Andrés Pantoja,

2018 Misael Barraza Díaz, 2019 Misael Barraza Díaz
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Monday, March 8, 2021

2:00 p.m.

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Finals:

Sunday, March 14, 2021

2:00 p.m.

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The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music presents the 39th Annual Sholin Guitar Competition, honoring the memory of Norman Douglas Sholin (1951-1980).  

Norman Douglas Sholin founded and designed the guitar degree program at the University of Arizona School of Music [and Dance] in 1974. He earned a BFA (1974) and an MFA (1978) in classical guitar from the California Institute of the Arts. He studied with teacher and musicologist Emilio Pujol in Cervera, Spain in 1972 and 1973 and played in a master class for Andrés Segovia in 1973.

The University of Arizona has become a major international center for the study of classical guitar. The Norman Douglas Sholin Memorial Scholarship Award, which is presented annually, promotes excellence in this segment of the arts. Through their gifts, donors honor the students that qualify for it, as well as the memory of Mr. Sholin, whose love for the guitar and its music still brings inspiration.

For additional information about the Norman Douglas Sholin Scholarship Fund contact Tom Patterson, professor of guitar, rtp@email.arizona.edu, 520-621-1157.

Past winners, Norman Douglas Sholin Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients:

1982 Bobby Orlando, 1983 David Mintz, 1984 Alison Bert,
1985 Lou Mowad, 1986 Alison Bert, 1987 Todd Seelye,
1988 Todd Seelye, 1989 Charles King, 1990 Douglas James,
1991 Mark Basinski, 1992 Douglas James, 1993 Douglas James,
1994 Ivan Rijos, 1995 Celso Cano, 1996 Paul Grove,
1997 Alieksey Vianna, 1998 Alieksey Vianna,
1999 Bruno Correia, 2000 Andrew Hull,
2001 Randall Avers, 2002 Daniel Bolshoy,
2003 Dieter Hennings, 2004 Gonzalo Molano,
2005 Gonzalo Molano, 2006 Jane Curry, 2007 Matthew Palmer,
2008 Matthew Palmer & Lars Rosvoll, 2009 Eduardo Minozzi Costa,
2010 Eduardo Minozzi Costa & Renato Serrano Muñoz, 

2011 Renato Serrano Muñoz, 2012 Renato Serrano Muñoz, 

2013 Misael Barraza Díaz & Renato Serrano Muñoz, 

2014 Augustus Woodrow, 2015 Misael Barraza Díaz, 

2016 Misael Barraza Díaz, 2017 Andrés Pantoja, 

2018 Misael Barraza Díaz, 2019 Misael Barraza Díaz
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To Music with Love: In direct support of our students

With just 11 days left in our first-ever crowdfunding scholarship drive, we are down to the wire to effect change in our deserving student's lives! Can you spare $11? Any amount makes a difference! Please consider sharing this post and using our Facebook frame!



The Music Advisory Board, in support of the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, cordially invites you to participate in our Spring 2021 scholarship drive, To Music with Love.

What the world needs now is more love and more music! And the Fred Fox School of Music needs your financial support. Your tax-deductible gift helps to provide the financial support that our talented, visionary young musicians need in order to thrive, create, and innovate at the Fred Fox School of Music.

The Fred Fox School of Music is a place of discovery, growth, and of musical excellence. The generous support of our loyal patrons, alumni, and friends is crucial to serving our bold mission and supporting our wonderful students. This monthlong fundraising event features student performances, stories, and powerful testimonies to the transformational power of scholarship gifts.

Thank you for joining with us for our shared belief in our young artists and scholars, and for the love of music.
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To Music with Love: In direct support of our students

With just 11 days left in our first-ever crowdfunding scholarship drive, we are down to the wire to effect change in our deserving students lives! Can you spare $11? Any amount makes a difference! Please consider sharing this post and using our Facebook frame!

https://crowdfund.arizona.edu/music

The Music Advisory Board, in support of the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, cordially invites you to participate in our Spring 2021 scholarship drive, To Music with Love.

What the world needs now is more love and more music! And the Fred Fox School of Music needs your financial support. Your tax-deductible gift helps to provide the financial support that our talented, visionary young musicians need in order to thrive, create, and innovate at the Fred Fox School of Music.

The Fred Fox School of Music is a place of discovery, growth, and of musical excellence. The generous support of our loyal patrons, alumni, and friends is crucial to serving our bold mission and supporting our wonderful students. This monthlong fundraising event features student performances, stories, and powerful testimonies to the transformational power of scholarship gifts.

Thank you for joining with us for our shared belief in our young artists and scholars, and for the love of music.
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Victoria Gonzales from Tucson, Arizona, is an undergraduate music performance (harp) and Japanese culture major at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music. Thank you Victoria for sharing your story!



How you can support students like Victoria:
To Music with Love: In direct support of our students
The Music Advisory Board, in support of the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, cordially invites you to participate in our Spring 2021 scholarship drive, To Music with Love.

What the world needs now is more love and more music! And the Fred Fox School of Music needs your financial support. Your tax-deductible gift helps to provide the financial support that our talented, visionary young musicians need in order to thrive, create, and innovate at the Fred Fox School of Music.

The Fred Fox School of Music is a place of discovery, growth, and of musical excellence. The generous support of our loyal patrons, alumni, and friends is crucial to serving our bold mission and supporting our wonderful students. This monthlong fundraising event features student performances, stories, and powerful testimonies to the transformational power of scholarship gifts.

Thank you for joining with us for our shared belief in our young artists and scholars, and for the love of music.

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The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music
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We are delighted to announce this week's masterclass within the UA Bolton Guitar Studies Virtual Series where students of Bolton Guitar Studies will perform for legendary classical guitarist David Russell. Undergraduate candidate Yihui Wang and alumni Duo Chinoiserie prepared works by Manuel María Ponce and Claude Debussy.

This event is scheduled for Friday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. (MST). The meeting will last one hour and a half with a Q & A segment towards the end and it will be live streamed on the University of Arizona Guitar Studies Facebook page, where audience can submit their questions through chat.

To access the meeting simply go to the Bolton Guitar Studies website and click on the link for the Zoom meeting, found below the flyer:


The password to enter this virtual class will be sent by email to all interested parties. If you would like to be a part of this virtual class please email Ana Maria Iordache (anamariaiordache@email.arizona.edu) and let her know your name and affiliation.

In the case you have missed the fall season featuring great artists such as David Russell, María Jesús Rodríguez, Sérgio Assad, Dennis Tolz, Antonius Müller, Douglas James, Joaquín Clerch, Stephen Goss, Xianji Liu, Stephan Connor, Berta Rojas, Misael Barraza Díaz, Judicaël Perroy, Marco Tamayo, they are now available on the Bolton Guitar Studies official website:
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We are delighted to announce this weeks masterclass within the UA Bolton Guitar Studies Virtual Series where students of Bolton Guitar Studies will perform for legendary classical guitarist David Russell. Undergraduate candidate Yihui Wang and alumni Duo Chinoiserie prepared works by Manuel María Ponce and Claude Debussy. 

This event is scheduled for Friday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. (MST). The meeting will last one hour and a half with a Q & A segment towards the end and it will be live streamed on the University of Arizona Guitar Studies Facebook page, where audience can submit their questions through chat.

To access the meeting simply go to the Bolton Guitar Studies website and click on the link for the Zoom meeting, found below the flyer:
https://bddy.me/3b97DQy

The password to enter this virtual class will be sent by email to all interested parties. If you would like to be a part of this virtual class please email Ana Maria Iordache (anamariaiordache@email.arizona.edu) and let her know your name and affiliation.

In the case you have missed the fall season featuring great artists such as David Russell, María Jesús Rodríguez, Sérgio Assad, Dennis Tolz, Antonius Müller, Douglas James, Joaquín Clerch, Stephen Goss, Xianji Liu, Stephan Connor, Berta Rojas, Misael Barraza Díaz, Judicaël Perroy, Marco Tamayo, they are now available on the Bolton Guitar Studies official website:
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Congratulations to UArizona alumnus Gabriel Machado, who is currently conducting the Brazilian National Virtual Choir - a project that started during the pandemic, in which over 5,000 people have participated. Thank you for changing the world with your music (and for wearing your Arizona shirt)!

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