Elmhurst U music faculty to perform spring recital

University presents faculty music recital
These faculty members of the Elmhurst University music department will perform a recital on Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall music building on the campus of Elmhurst University. Info: elmhurst.edu/music.

On Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m., eight faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join in a showcase performance recital for the greater Elmhurst community and Elmhurst music students. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building on the Elmhurst University Campus.

A variety of solo and chamber music repertoire will be performed encompassing various musical periods from classical to contemporary. The faculty members to be highlighted includes professor of flute Marie Bennett, professor of guitar Steven Vazquez, professor of oboe Julie Popplewell, professor of piano Soyoung Kee, professor of trumpet Chris O’Hara, professor of violin Edgar Gabriel, professor of tuba Josh Wirt, and professor of piano Linda Camp will serve as accompanist for the recital. The concert will conclude with the Continental String Ensemble featuring music from their latest CD, Music from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

Each of these outstanding faculty members have either national or international reputations as performers, soloists and clinicians. Their performances include with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera Orchestra, to the Picosa Contemporary Music Ensemble and the Alliance Brass, and to international stages in 12 countries across Europe and Asia.

The Elmhurst University Music Department presents this concert free and open to the public.

Parking is available in the Old Main lot, Alexander lot, or Visitor Parking along the south side of the football field. For further information, a map of the campus or more information about future performances, please visit elmhurst.edu/music.