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12 Award Winners 16 Ramey Retires 20 New Guest Artists SHOCKER SOUNDS VOLUME 4 - 2021 PROPEL THE FUTURE
Shocker Sounds
Issue 4 - 2021
Faculty Updates - Read what our
faculty have been up to over this past
summer
6
Annual Awared Winners - Please check
out and celebrate our 2021 award
winners with us!
12
Symphonic Soul - A Wichita-area duo
works to increase awareness of black
classical music through their new
sound
24
Amplifying our Mission - A new
program brings professionals to
campus to work with WSU students
28
Anything but Standard - Legendary
jazz saxophonist Bobby Watson visits
the WSU School of Music
30
Welcome to the fourth volume of Shocker Sounds!
Who are we?
We're a community that values diversity, inclusiveness, creativity, compassion, inquiry, and quality, a faculty fully
engaged in creative and scholarly activities and equally engaged in the art of teaching, compassionate and thought-
ful students dedicated to creating and teaching music locally, nationally, and internationally, a body of alumni who
win state and national teaching awards and hold jobs in major orchestras and ensembles, a creative space home to
two concert halls, two recording studios, and a dedicated chamber music venue. Wiedemann Hall houses the great
Marcussen Organ—the first of its kind to be built in North America, and Steinway concert grand pianos are available in
every performance space for our students, faculty and guests.
Beyond that, Wichita is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Kansas, rich in cultural diversity and artistic
experiences. We are home to three major performing arts organizations in which our students and faculty regularly
perform: the Wichita Symphony, Music Theater Wichita, and Wichita Grand Opera. Our jazz faculty and students per-
form in local clubs and festivals throughout the city. Our music education students work with teachers in Wichita’s
various school districts, shadowing many of our own alumni.
We provide the tools to express yourself fully as an artist and thinker so you can help propel the future of the arts
wherever you go.
4
FROM THE garding the happenings in the
School of Music this past year.
tion through virtual platforms,
masks, and shields.
DIRECTOR I have been meditating on “En-
durance” a lot recently. One
What could be more inspiring
than watching this level of en-
definition of ‘endurance’ that durance yield phenomenal re-
I particularly like is “the fact or sults? Ensemble concerts were
power of enduring an unpleas- recorded in empty halls, recitals
ant or difficult process or situa- were performed in vacant spac-
tion without giving way.” es, and many classes were held
in a virtual setting. But…music
One might say that training to endured.
attain mastery in any field re-
quires endurance. I would surely You will read in the pages ahead
agree! I also believe that endur- about the wonderful experienc-
ance is the key to success as es that our students and faculty
any student, but especially a embarked on this past year in-
music student. The hours upon cluding bittersweet transitions
hours of individual practice, re- and important accomplish-
hearsals, lessons, concerts, au- ments.
I suppose the first thing I should
ditions, masterclasses, recitals,
do is introduce myself. I am
and MORE illustrate not just I am humbled and inspired to
Timothy Shade, and I am the
endurance but perseverance, work with the students, faculty,
Interim Director of the School
diligence, and grit. and staff in School of Music at
of Music for the 2021-2022 aca-
Wichita State University. This is
demic year. I have been fortu-
Training to be a musician is diffi- truly a special place that fosters
nate to work in the School of
cult in “normal” circumstances. the best in musical pedagogy
Music as the Director of Bands
Training to be a musician during and performance.
since 2016.
the Covid-19 pandemic has been
almost impossible.
I hail from Ohio originally (GO
BUCKS!) but came to Wichita
However, our students contin-
after working in Miami, Florida
ue to show-up, practice, strive
for three years. Quite the jux-
to be better versions of them-
taposition, I know. But my wife
selves, and pursue excellence Timothy M. Shade, D.M.A.
and I truly love living in Wichita.
in the field of music. Likewise, Interim Director, School of Music
The traffic here is way better
our faculty accepted and over- Director of Bands
than in Miami!
came the challenge of teach-
ing a medium that necessitates
Thank you for reading our
close, person-to-person interac-
Shocker Sounds, an update re-
Shocker Sounds - 2021 Issue
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FACULTY UPDATES
Dr. Elaine Bernstorf oversaw
seven new Master’s of Music
Education students this sum-
mer. She was also a keynote
speaker and presented two
sessions at the Early Childhood
Music and Movement (ECMMA)
conference hosted by Michigan
State University, and she pub-
lished an article called “Working
with Students with Specialized
Communication Needs” with Dr.
Mara Culp, Eastman School of
Music, in Teaching Music.
Catherine Consiglio spent her
summer continuing her work
as Artistic Director and Violist
for Chamber Music at the Barn,
which celebrated its 25th anni-
versary with 16 concerts in June
and July. Catherine performed in
10 of those concerts and says
her summer, while demanding,
was joyful, rewarding, and suc-
cessful.
Dr. Mark Foley had major work
done on his instrument in Albu-
querque and spent time back-
packing while it was in shop.
He also played many amazing
concerts with the Colorado Mu-
sic Festival orchestra in Boulder
and visited with Tom and Ingri
Fowler, who send their greet-
ings.
Rachelle Goter spent the sum-
mer with her husband and three
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children, travelling to New Mexi- ily. He traveled to Minnesota to attending the “Modern Band
co and having a family band con- be with a friend visiting the US Summit”, a professional devel-
cert out of their garage. Profes- from Sweden, went camping opment program aimed at de-
sor Goter’s ensemble, the WSU and crystal mining in Arkansas, veloping strategies for teaching
Clarinet Choir, was selected to and spent a week in Colorado pop music.
perform at KMEA, and Profes- with his husband and their ‘ex-
sor Goter herself was chosen tended family’ — two friends Jim Pisano has been performing
to perform at the International with three children ages 1, 4 and both regionally and nationally
Clarinet Association’s Clarinet- 7. again, and he was selected to be
Fest 2022 in Reno, Nevada. She a clinician for the South Dakota
will be performing alongside Dr. David MacDonald worked All-State Jazz Festival. He also
faculty members Dr. Tim Jones, on a commissioned piece for performed his original music
Catherine Consiglio, and Dr. Leo- the Allen Philharmonic Orches- at the Wichita Jaz festival with
nid Shukaev. tra (Allen, TX) and served as an Organique, his jazz organ group
evaluator for the NAfME stu- plus saxophone, and he was on
Dr. Meg Gray’s summer was full dent composer awards. Brian Simpson’s All that Mat-
of visits with family and friends ters, released on the Shanachie
and spent implementing the Dr. Steve Oare was once again record label.
School’s exciting new online cur- able to help run Wichita State’s
riculum for class piano. In addi- Kodály summer workshop, one Dr. Kelly St. Pierre returned to
tion, Dr. Gray presented on piano of the largest in the country. the United States this summer
pedagogy curriculum for the Na- This past year, they added a sec- after spending two years in the
tional Conference on Keyboard ond level to the track created in Czech Republic. She has several
Pedagogy. 2019 for secondary teachers. An publications coming out and is
excellent tool for graduate stu- excited for a new book contract
Dr. Timothy Jones divided his dent recruiting, this past year she just received from Cam-
summer evenly between teach- saw six Kodály alums complete bridge.
ing private lessons and hitting their master’s degrees. Dr. Oare
the road with friends and fam- also spent time this summer
8 OUR '20-21 GRADUATES CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS! Undergraduate Brady Ast, Madison Brandt, Wesley Calvert, Alyssa Carlson, Amira Coleman, Tamara Cox, Katie Draskovich, Abigail Faflick, Shontel Gaddis, Sidney Hose, Courtney Houston, Samuel Natvig, Emily Mudra, Jessica Neises, Patrick Orr, Allison Regehr, Joseph Richey, Leah Rosales, Madison Roths, Joseph Schmitt, Hailey Titus, Micah White, Noah Williams Graduate Lindsay Blurton, David Browne, Caroline Buckner, Isaiah Burkel, Mei Chiou, Erik Cooke- Stone, Adam Cope, Karissa Evensen, Matthew Fisher, Kristopher Hilding, Angela Loganbill, Judith Mace, Ada May, Andrea Mendoza, Frederick Moose, Stephanie Owen, Jessica Perez, David Perez Martinez, Kari Plagmann, Ashley Reichenborn, Daniel Rivas, Kayla Smith, Eitan Spiegel, Amy Tolle, Gabrielle Wiens, Ashley Wolf Shocker Sounds - 2021 Issue
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SPOTLIGHT ON:
Our Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarship Winners!
Contgratulations to
pianist Patrick Orr on
winning 2nd Prize in the
2021 Mu Phi International
Competition, as well!
THANK YOU
TO OUR LOCAL
ALUMNI CHAPTER
FOR SUPPORTING
OUR STUDENTS!
10 OUR FUEL Shocker Sounds - 2021 Issue
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EXCELLENCE
THROUGH
Music Associates is a group of community members who pool
their financial resources into a single fund benefiting students
of the School of Music. Our sole purpose is to enhance the op-
GIVING
portunities for music students at WSU. None of the projects we
support are funded by state or municipal allocations, so without
private funding, they simply would not occur.
Please join us in this effort to maintain the tradition of musical excellence at Wichita State University.
Your support inspires musicians and transforms lives.
Think your contribution can’t make a difference? Think again!
Contributions Are Tax Deductible!
Principal Soloist Concert Master Guest Artist Maestro
$35-$99 $100-$249 $250-$499 $500-$999 $1000+
ADDITIONAL PERKS WITH YOUR DONATION
Membership in Music Associates has benefits beyond the knowledge that you’re help-
ing shape the next generation of musicians. For instance, you will receive invitations
to the Spring Soiree featuring our scholarship recipients, with great food and lovely
surroundings. You can also request a second ticket free with the purchase of one tick-
et to select School of Music performances. Finally, your name will appear in the WSU
School of Music concert programs alongside the rest of your fellow Associates.
For any questions about giving, please contact:
Ann Marie Siegwarth
at the WSU Foundation
(316) 978-394512
YOUR
DONATIONS
AT WORK
GIFTS MAKING YOUR GIFT
You’re invited to join others in Patrons of Music Every gift makes a difference.
supporting the education of Music Associates Please be as generous as you
our talented music students. WSU Band Support Fund are able.
Your donation will support Music Student Enrichment
Fund for Orchestra
student scholarships, guest GIVE ONLINE
artists and purchases that Jazz Arts Support Fund
wichita.edu/foundation
will enable us to stay com- Choral Activities
petitive. You may donate to Voice Study Abroad
String Improvisation Fund GIVE BY CHECK
any of these funds listed to Please make your check pay-
the right or inquire on how to Clarinet Fund
Organ Recital Fund able to WSU, note the fund
start a scholarship. All gifts name on the memo line and
are welcome. Band Instrument Repair
Fund send to:
School of Music
1845 Fairmount, Box 53
Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Wichita, KS 67260
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MUSIC ASSOCIATES
OUR DONORS
Maestro ($1,000+) John & Kathe Thompson Concertmaster ($250-$499)
Betty Wood
Carolyn Harner Diane Gjerstad
Doug Woolley
Bob Borlase David & Elaine Bernstorf
Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts
Helen Stone-Rogers William Dole
Timothy & Samantha Shade
Michael Bayouth William & Carol Mathis
Stev Overstreet Kirk Postier
Glen & Celia Goering Guest Artist ($500-$999) John & Kay Morse
Jerry & Dede Juhnke Dan & Jeanette Duncan Dan & Alissa Unruh
David Stagg Jacqueline De Koster Thomas Howard* & Rose Marcus
Jane McHugh David & Jane Waldie Scott & Carol Ritchie
Mike & Reita Powell Jerry Martin Jack Focht & Gloria Farha Flentje
Belden & Anna Mills Harriet Hickman Julie Bees
Russ & Helen Meyer Anita Jones Dennis Danders
Daniel & Martha Housholder Christine Kubik Greg & Teri Harpool
Delmar & Mary Klocke Casey & Sylvia Coats James & Deeann Freeman
Joe & Rickilene Emery Jim Deskins Ken Miller
Kent & Marty Shawver Sally Chesser Phyllis Decker
Denny & Erlene Senseney Chris Shank & Anna Anderson Elizabeth & Don King
Guy & Carol Glidden Rick Muma & Rick Case Bob & Flo Crawford
Bill & Diann Faflick Larry & Jan Frutiger Thomas & Mary Wine
Steve English Bob & Patsy Scott Bob & Prissy Rives
Richard & Debra Campbell Gary Harms Duane Harms
Bill & Alta DeVore John & Michele Banks Richard & Erica Fleeman
Stanley & Judy Guyer Troy & Laura Fischer Jacob & Casey Siegrist14
Gary & Joyce Bachus Rick Thornton Rebecca Emery
Alex McMahon Bud & Patricia Boughton Lotti Eichhorn
Walter & Kaye Myers Thomas Delillo & Debbie Gordon Sharon & John Kiser
John & Renee Osborne Harold & Vicki Popp
Kenneth & Anne Hull Principal ($35-$99)
Soloist ($100-$249) Damon Salazar
Arthur & Gwendolyn Wong
Joe & Trudy* Miller
Mary Herrin Ardena Matlack
Shoko Sevart
Dana Hamant Jerald & Mary Devore
Bob & Linda Nugent
Buck & Gladys Alley Robert & Coleen George
Dorothea Seymour
James Mintern Joe & Mary Graves
Vic & Ruth Heckart
John & Mary Elwell James & Gail Routsong
Kenneth & Alison Jack
Raymond & Diane Gans Randall & Deborah Harris
Gretchen & Steven Bixler
Gayle & Jane McMillen Mark & Vicki Jones
Doug & Caroline Pringle
Ardon & Shirley Brandyberry Geney Reed
James & Lisa Vayda
Dan Rouser Nancy Moore
Ann Marie Siegwarth
Frank Thomas* & Jacqueline De Rene Knetsch & Lynne Glaeske
Meg Beck
Koster Thomas Marty Hess
James & Amy Mathis
Bruce & Marjorie Walton Dorothy Heidebrecht
Vern & Myrna Zielke
Gene & Kathleen Bales Johanne Pachankis
John & Lori Bullock
Max* & Lois Hubbard David Eichhorn & Judith Gordon
Jeff & Jennifer Yearout
Diana Palenz Larry & Patricia Eck
Donald & Pat Hysko
Larry & Karen Rector Helen Bullock
Sean Borst
Stephen & Nancy Luttrell Jessica & Jonathan Amir-Foote
Darryl Gleason
Phil & Kathi Fischer Dale Gustafson
Brian & Angela Blackerby
Alan & Sharon Fearey Robert & Judith White
Don & Pat Reinhold
Larry & Judith Fear Betty Partridge
Michael Klaassen & Gerri Colgan
Bill & Ann Mathis
Marilyn Degner
Donald & Kathy Mayer
This list reflects donations made between July 23. 2020 and August 23, 2021.
Those donors marked with an asterisk are deceased.
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THANKING A LEGEND
Premiere American operatic bass-baritone Samuel Ramey
has retired after six years with Wichita State University
by Dr. Pina Mozzani
Legendary opera bass Samuel the last six years. opera and a fixture in every ma-
Ramey is retiring from the vo- jor opera house in the world. He
cal faculty at WSU where he has Sam came to us as the con- leaves us as more than a teach-
graced us with his presence, his quering hero (literally, from his er and colleague. He leaves us
musical, vocal and linguistic many operatic roles) – the most as a friend, and his presence will
knowledge, and his wisdom for recorded bass in the history of be sorely missed.
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His humble and gracious man- Reverend Olin Blitch opposite
ner, a product of his Colby, Kan- graduate students and under-
sas upbringing, disarmed fac- graduates alike. How exciting
ulty and students alike. These for the students to perform on
attributes made students si- the stage with such a talented,
multaneously awestruck and seasoned artist. This is the ul-
comfortable as he bestowed timate in “Applied Learning”.
upon them forty years of mu- Samuel Ramey is a shining ex-
sical and linguistic wisdom ample of what constitutes out-
gleaned from making music standing teaching and collegial-
and operatic history among the ity. We will miss you, my friend.
world’s elite of classical music.
Sam and his wife Lindsay, her-
It was WSU’s good fortune to self an invaluable addition to
have Sam as a student in the the vocal faculty, will continue
School of Music, and it was that to reside in Wichita, where they
connection that gave us the in- will grace both the community
side track in vying for his skills. and the university with their
One of the finest musical mo- presence. We wish them God-
ments in the WSU School of speed, good health, and rich
Music was our production of blessings as they start the next
Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, when phase of their lives and their
Sam reprised his role of the time in Wichita.18
SYMPHONIC SOUL
The musical duo Nikoyle Noel aims to increase the representation
of music written by black composers
by Jesse Koza
“There’s a conversation going gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and jazz
on within the classical music into that symphonic soul. (For
community that concerns it- those interested, a recording of
self with the lack of racial and the concert should appear on
gender diversity with personnel the School of Music’s facebook
both on and off stage.” and/or YouTube page soon.)
Nikoyle Noel wastes no time Stained with Beauty is more
getting to the heart of the mat- than autobiographical for
ter. The duo, made up of Wich- Blount. "It was a little motif I
ita State alumnus Justin Noel wrote in [Dr. Roush's] theory
Hall (MM ’19) and Da’Kneisha class," she says, noting that it
Nikoyle Blount (who also spent Stained with Beauty, "turned into a symphony be-
time at WSU), aim to create performed with WSU's cause I had experience to write
original works that “share Black Wind Ensemble from." Listeners tell her they
stories told from Black perspec- instagram.com/tupachmeetsbach love the song, and she replies,
tives to relate classical music "Yeah, you liked it, but I lived
to Black audiences and foster a it." And while she describes
desire to study music amongst the other's: "We tend to feed that experience as unpleasant,
young black students”. Their off each other," Blount says. she adds, "Something beautiful
social media handle, Tupac came out of it."
meets Bach (facebook.com/tu- Dr. Timothy Shade, Interim Di-
pacmeetsbach), lays it out in an rector of the School of Music Nikoyle Noel has another up-
even faster three words. and Director of Bands, heard coming commission with Dr.
one of Nikoyle Noel’s demos Shade's Wind Ensemble, due to
They’ve given a new name to and immediately reached out appear this spring: Khronos will
their personal fusion of styles: for a collaboration, commission- explore facets of the human
Symphonic Soul. ing the duo for a piece to be per- condition through the lens of
formed with his Wind Ensem- time.
Hall and Blount see Nikoyle ble. In the end, the duo adapted
Noel as a natural outgrowth of their piece Stained with Beauty Nikoyle Noel’s ambitions do not
their friendship, with their indi- for wind ensemble, chorus, so- stop at the stage, however. One
vidual enthusiam feeding into prano, and marimba, combining long-term goal for the group
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Da'Kneisha Nikoyle Blount and Justin Noel Hall make up the musical duo Nikoyle Noel
is the creation of a non-profit jazz and R&B, and use the full- Stained with Beauty erupts with
foundation. The Nikoyle Noel ness of their lived experience in the visceral pain of a relation-
Foundation would fund instru- their playing and expression.” ship that unexpectedly ends.
ments, scholarships, lessons, Confusion, reminiscence, and
and auditions for black or brown Nikoyle Noel certainly hasn’t sorrow intermingle throughout,
students who would otherwise been without opportunities to built around a heart-stopping,
be unable to participate. inspire. Since September 2020, mourning cry from Da’Kneisha
they’ve performed for WSU’s in the middle of piece. It is a
Beyond monetary goals, the 13th Annual MLK Commemo- bold statement and a powerful
duo hopes their inclusion of ration, the Historic Dunbar nascence for Symphonic Soul.
popular styles can help connect Theatre’s Benefit Concert, and
with and inspire young black Sleep Out ICT, along with ap- And, should Nikoyle Noel’s mo-
children who might otherwise pearing in a community recital mentum continue in a post-CO-
never consider picking up a clas- and hosting their own virtual VID world, only the beginning of
sical instrument. "We have the concert. Anyone who is inter- what promises to be a glorious
advantage to show that music ested in follow where the duo musical journey.
doesn't have t be an either or, heads from here should keep an
but perhaps both," Hall writes. eye on their social media chan-
Ideally, the children might then nels or their Patreon page (pa- Quotes in this article taken from
go beyond classical study to treon.com/tupacmeetsbach). Nikoyle Noel’s Patreon page and an
email interview with the artists.
“learn how to improvise, play20
AMPLYFYING OUR MISSION
A new program funded by husband and wife donors brings real-world
experiences to Wichita State keyboard and vocal music students
by Jesse Koza, Dr.Meg Gray, and Alan Held
SOM students and faculty pose with one of the program funders,
Bob Nugent, and guest artist Dr. Karen Savage
Linda Nugent is no stranger to She then spent 25 years on the And now, eleven years after a
Wichita classrooms. Her first other side of the desk, teaching career change, Linda – along
connection to the city came as elementary and middle school with her husband, Bob – is do-
a student: she’s a Wichita State vocal music in USD 259 and ing it again.
alumna, having earned both her Andover. Her work in the class-
undergraduate and Master’s of rooms of Wichita helped to raise The Linda and Bob Nugent
Music Education degrees here. generations of students. Guest Artist Residency Program
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young choirs, Linda minored in
piano while earning her Music
Education degree.
While Bob is currently employed
as a bankruptcy judge for the
District of Kansas, he has been
immersed in classical sing-
ing his entire life, whether it
be while enjoying the Saturday
Met performances of his youth,
performing with the Wichita
Chamber Chorale, or being cast
as Balthazar in Opera Kansas’s
productions of Amahl and the
Night Visitors.
Collaboartive Pianist Dr. Karen WSU alum Maestro Whitney
Hsiao Savage worked with the The program’s inaugural event Reader spent time with Wichita
Keyboard area in October 2020 brought an- State's vocal students
other WSU alum back to Wich-
ita: the Germany-based opera
was established in 2019 with coach, accompanist, and con- Like its inauguarl season, the
the goal of providing Wichita ductor Whitney Reader. The vo- program will continue to bring
State students with “first-rate cal students thoroughly enjoyed two artists per year - treat-
master class experience[s] mar- their time with Maestro Reader, ing vocalists and pianists as
rying the voice and piano”, op- who led them in both private the equal collaboartors they
portunities that give the stu- coachings and a well-received are - and helping the university
dents chances to challenge master class. live up to one of its core goals:
themselves and prepare for Wichita State as an institu-
real-world artistic employment In Spring 2021, the keyboard area tion prides itself on its applied
opportunities. The program’s welcomed Dr. Karen Savage, the learning, where students have
focus is on opera, voice stud- collaborative pianist specialist opportunities to learn from and
ies, and collaborative piano, and from UMKC. Like Maestro Read- network with active profession-
the guest artists are brought in er, Dr. Savage spent time with als in their respective fields.
for an entire week to work with the students in private lessons Now, thanks to the kindness
WSU’s students. and masterclasses, and she also of Linda and Bob Nugent, the
graced our piano pedagogy class School of Music can take those
That love of classical voice and with her time. In all, her visit experiences to an entirely new
piano comes from a lifetime of was a privilege for the keyboard level.
music. In addition to teaching area’s students.22
ANYTHING BUT STANDARD
Bobby Watson, legendary jazz saxophonist, comes to WSU
by Jesse Koza and Jim Pisano
Bobby Watson, jazz saxophon-
ist and emeritus of UMKC and
the Art Blakey Jazz Messen-
gers was in residence at WSU
for several days this past April.
His visit was sponsored by the
School of Music Jazz Division,
the WSU Connoisseur Series,
and a grant from the NEA.
Described as “a saxophonist,
composer, arranger, and educa-
tor,” Bobby spent time early in
his career in Art Blakey’s Jazz
Messengers, where he even
spent time as musical director.
The Jazz Messengers were a
“proving ground for young jazz
talent” and provided upcoming
players with undeniable proof
of their ability. Bobby spent
around five years with the
group, earning his ‘doctorate’
from the ‘University of Blakey’.
Bobby’s resume has contin-
ued to grow, almost exponen-
tially, since. He would go on to
form his own groups, including
Horizon, considered a preemi-
nent small ensemble since the
mid-1980s, and his 1986 release
Love Remains (Red) was rec-
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Bobby Watson, saxophone, performs on stage with Jazz Arts I and
ensemble director Jim Pisano
ognized by the Penguin Guide vidual private lessons through- much from his presence.
to Jazz as a recording “any jazz out his visit, and his residency
aficionado should own.” Suffice culminated in a thrilling live For the jazz area, it was a won-
to say, the saxophonist has not performance in Miller Concert derful way to cap off their year.
slowed down since. Hall with Jazz Arts 1. After months of recorded con-
certs, being able to play live with
During his visit to Wichita State, Throughout all of this, Bobby a guest artist of the highest
Bobby spent time with students was an incredible teacher and a caliber helped ensure Bobby’s
and faculty in several different beautiful, kind human. He was a residency will be remembered
capacities. He held a clinic for consummate artist at the high- for quite some time.
and rehearsed with WSU’s Jazz est level. The students, faculty,
Arts 1 ensemble, he taught indi- and greater community gainedSeptember
CALENDAR OF EVENTS February
September 8: Wednesdays in Wiedemann February 2: Wednesdays in Wiedemann
September 12: Faculty Artist Series, Dr. Timothy Jones, violin February 11: WSU Opera Theater, Opera Scenes
September 14: Symphony Orchestra February 13: WSU Opera Theater, Opera Scenes
September 21: Rie Bloomfield Organ Series, Nathan Laube February 17: Wind Ensemble
September 22: Wind Ensemble February 21: Concert Chorale/Shocker Sing/Wu Choir
September 28: Combos/Guitar Ensemble February 22: Symphony Orchestra
September 29: Jazz Arts I/Banda Hispanica February 23: Symphonic Band
September 30: Jazz Arts II February 27: Faculty Artist Series, Julie Bees, piano
October March
October 5: Concert Chorale/Madrigal Singers March 1: Combos/Guitar Ensemble
October 6: Symphonic Band March 2: Jazz Arts I/Banda Hispanica
October 7: Wu Choir/Shocker Sing March 2: Wednesdays in Wiedemann
October 13: Wednesdays in Wiedemann March 3: Jazz Arts II
October 19: Faculty Artist Series, WSU Viola Quintets March 4: Faculty Artist Series, Phillip Black, tuba
October 21: Opera Theater, Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera (Semi-Staged) March 7 - 8: Madrigal Singers Invitational
October 23: Opera Theater, Mozart's La Finta Giardiniera (Semi-Staged)
October 26: Symphony Orchestra April
April 1: Faculty Artist Series, Rachelle Goter, clarinet
November April 6: Wednesdays in Wiedemann
November 9: Rie Bloomfield Organ Series, Balint Karosi April 7 - 10: WSU Opera Theater, Lori Laitman's The Scarlet Letter
November 11: Wind Ensemble April 14: Wind Ensemble
November 12: Faculty Artist Series, Aaron Robinson, oboe April 19: Rie Bloomfield Organ Series, Christopher Houlihan
November 15: WSU Opera Theater, "Autumn Arias" April 20: Symphonic Band
November 15: Symphonic Band April 22: Jazz Invitational
November 16: Combos/Guitar Ensemble April 25: Impulse Percussion Group
November 17: Jazz Arts I/Banda Hispanica April 26: Jazz Combos/Guitar Ensemble
November 18: Jazz Arts II/Mid-Kansas Jazz Ensemble April 26: Madrigal Singers, Schubertiade!
November 19: Symphony Orchestra April 27: Wednesdays in Wiedemann, Annual Organ POPS Concert
November 20: Impulse Percussion Group April 27: Jazz Arts I/Banda Hispanica
November 23: Wednesdays in Wiedemann, Christmas Organ Concert April 28: Jazz Arts II
November 28: Candlelight Concert
November 29: Candlelight Concert May
November 30: Candlelight Concert May 1: Choir/Orchestra Concert - Miller Concert Hall, 3:00pm
December For event information, including
December 4: Madrigal Singers Dinner - Rhatigan Student Center
descriptions, locations, and times,
please see wichita.edu/performances
For Ticket Information, visit wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice
Call (316) 978-3233
Or stop by the CFA Box Office in Duerksen Fine Arts CenterYou can also read
