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University of Northern Colorado
Western States
Honor Orchestra
Festival
November 5, 2021, 7:30pm
Campus Commons Rehearsal Hall
November 6, 2021, 10am
Virtual
Featuring
• Virtual Faculty Recital with Jubal
Fulks, violin & Adam Żukiewicz,
keyboard & piano
• Educational Sessions
• Virtual Performance Showcases
The UNC School of Music is proud to present our 2021-2022 Concert Season.
Remarkable things are happening in our school and we are glad you have
chosen to spend some time with us. We are excited for you to hear our
outstanding students, faculty, and guests throughout the year. The School
of Music is committed to contributing to the cultural life of our community
by educating passionate musicians, educators, and scholars, and producing
alumni that leave our school as innovative leaders that are ready to contribute
to their communities in important and meaningful ways. Our school attracts
students to UNC and Greeley from across the world that are dedicated to the
pursuit of artistic excellence and our faculty and students create work that is
valued in the region, nation, and beyond.
We are thrilled to start this academic year in residence in our new
performance hall in the Campus Commons at UNC. We are looking forward
to sharing our new home and the incredible talent of our students with the
entire Greeley community. We hope you will enjoy the performance you are
attending and will continue to support the work of our amazing faculty, staff,
and students. Thank you for being a part of our musical family.
Charles Hansen
Interim Director, School of Music
College of Performing and Visual Arts
The College of Performing and Visual Arts at UNC gratefully acknowledges UCHealth as our
premier season sponsor.
UCHealth’s sponsorship funding goes directly to support our students financially, which in
turn helps them to become more successful in their pursuit of artistic distinction. In addition,
it allows us to attract the very best arts students to our programs throughout the country, thus
continuing our long tradition of excellence in the arts at the Universityof Northern Colorado.
UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts
Our deepest appreciation to our 2021-22 Premier Season
Sponsor
WSHOF
Nov 5-6
Featuring
Jubal Fulks, violin
Adam Piotr Zukiewicz, keyboard & piano
Sarah Off, music business
Sally Murphy, cello
Edward W. Hardy, violin
Schedule
November 5
7:30pm “Quarantine Vibes: Meditative Music
to Counteract the Chaos of Pandemic Life”
Jubal Fulks, violin & Adam Żukiewicz, piano
November 6
10am-12:30pm Educational Workshops on Zoom
NHow Far is Too Far???? Ideas for Including
Baroque Style on Modern Instruments
NSo You Can Play….Now What? Entrepreneurial
Skills to Help Build Your Music Career
NExtended Techniques for Strings
NClassical to Pop Improvisation
NString Instrument Upkeep
2:00pm Virtual Performance Showcase
7:00pm Virtual Performance Showcase (rerun)
“Quarantine Vibes”
KAIJA SAARIAHO ...de la Terre (1991)
(b. 1952)
JOHN CAGE 10. Harmony 28 (Greenwich -
(1912-1992) Andrew Law)
JOHN CAGE Nocturne (1947)
(1912-1992)
TORU TAKEMITSU Distance de Fée (1951)
(1930-1996)
JOHN CAGE 12. Harmony 38 (The Lord is
(1912-1992) Ris’n - William Billings)
JOHN CAGE 13. Harmony 44 (Bloomfield -
(1912-1992) Andrew Law)
JOSEPH DIPONIO (G)Roundings (2013)
(b. 1971)
Adam Piotr Ż ukiewicz, keyboard & pianoArtists
Jubal Fulks
Since his appointment at the University of
Northern Colorado in 2013, Associate Professor
of Violin Jubal Fulks has become one of
the most successful and sought-after violin
teachers in Colorado. His students include
competition winners at the state, regional, and
national levels, many of whom have gone on to
lead professional careers as music educators,
orchestral musicians, and attend prestigious
music festivals and graduate programs throughout the United States and
abroad.
An acclaimed performer, Dr. Fulks maintains and active and multi-faceted
performance schedule. Along with his UNC School of Music colleagues
Adam Zukiewicz and Gal Faganel he formed the Colorado Piano, which
performs concerts, outreach, and recruiting activities across the region
and nationally. Recent performances include Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie
Hall and a feature on Colorado Public Radio’s “Colorado Spotlight,” and
the trio looks forward to beginning a Greeley-based concert series to
bring high-quality chamber music to northern Colorado. Dr. Fulks also
serves as a leader and founding member of Sinfonia Spirituosa, a baroque
chamber orchestra based in Sacramento, California. Sinfonia Spirituosa is
dedicated to presenting bold, historically-informed performances on period
instruments, and to bringing to life the broad spectrum of color, affect and
rhetoric inherent in the music of the Baroque era.
Dr. Fulks has performed as soloist with orchestras across the United States
and has been heard on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.” His
orchestral and chamber music experience includes Grammy-nominated
performances with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in the San Francisco
Bay Area, and in New York City at the Mostly Mozart Festival at Alice Tully
Hall, Weill Recital Hall, the Jazz at Lincoln Center series, and the New
York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. As a recitalist, he has appeared at
numerous summer festivals and concert series in the United States and Asia
and has toured extensively in Europe.Artists During the summer months he is on the faculty of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Burlington, Vermont and has been a faculty member at Montecito International Music Festival in California, Lutheran Summer Music Festival in Iowa, and Kinhaven Music School in Weston, Vermont. Dr. Fulks holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in violin performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where he studied with Kevin Lawrence, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where his teacher was Mitchell Stern. He lives in Greeley with his wife, hornist Lauren Varley, and their children Patrick, Finnian, Oliver, and Flannery. Adam Piotr Żukiewicz A native of Poland, Adam Piotr Żukiewicz has performed across Europe, United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hong Kong and Macau. He has appeared on TV in Poland and Canada and his performances were broadcast in USA, Canada, Italy, Slovenia and Poland. Mr. Żukiewicz currently resides in Greeley, Colorado, where he was recently appointed an Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Northern Colorado. He is also a Resident Faculty Pianist at the International Music Festival of the Adriatic in Duino, Italy.
Educational Sessions SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM “How Far is Too Far???? Ideas for including Baroque style on modern instruments” Jubal Fulks wades into the controversial waters of incorporating baroque performance practice in modern string playing. Learn ideas on how to differentiate your solo Bach playing from your concerto playing for auditions. Interpretational concepts will range from the from the conservative to the bold! “So You Can Play….Now What? Entrepreneurial Skills to Help Build Your Music Career” Sarah Off explores strategies to create visibility and opportunity through marketing, networking, and collaboration. We will talk about booking performances, Do-It- Yourself album releases, social media and marketing, and ways to build a solid music network. It isn’t as scary as you might think! “Extended Techniques for Strings” Sally Murphy surveys extended techniques for strings through the cello, introducing a number of unconventional methods of playing your instrument. Explore the inexhaustible array of unique sounds and timbres that can created on a string instrument! Broaden your technical and musical horizons and discover new and fun ways of conceiving and generating sound. “Classical to Pop Improvisation” UNC doctoral candidate violinist Edward W. Hardy teaches you to develop deeper improvisational skills, ranging from classical cadenzas to creating your own groove in pop music. Learn how to improvise with this critically-acclaimed artist, and discover your limitless possibilities. Mr. Hardy will conclude with a performance of his original composition, Evolution – Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music. “String Instrument Upkeep” Chris Luther of Denver-based Luther Strings will present a workshop on instrument maintenance. Learn tips from the pros on how to keep your instrument sounding its best! Anyone watching will receive a special offer of 25% off any repair at Luther Strings!
Presenters Sarah Off, music business Violinist Sarah Off has established herself as an innovative and passionate performer and educator. She regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician and has performed in Iceland’s Harpa International Music Festival, Manchester Music Festival in Vermont, Music in the Mountains Festival in Colorado and in such venues as Lincoln Center, Meyerson Symphony Center, Boettcher Hall and a tour of Latvia. Sarah appeared as soloist with the Boulder Symphony, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s “Up Close and Musical”, the Music in the Mountains Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, and is looking forward to performing Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion during the Fall of 2018 with the Adams State University Percussion Ensemble in Colorado. Having grown up in the rural Colorado town of Del Norte, Sarah has a strong passion for finding opportunities for rural areas to experience the musical arts. She is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Mt. Blanca Summer Music Conservatory in Colorado and regularly performs in concerts throughout rural areas of the Southwest. In 2017, she completed her Doctoral Thesis on “Arts in Rural Areas- Building Musical Communities in Rural Areas” and received her Doctorate in Violin Performance from Arizona State University. Sarah frequently presents on topics of community engagement, music business and entrepreneurship, and pedagogy, and has presented at the College Music Society Great Plains, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain Conferences, the Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, and the Colorado Music Teachers Association Conference. In 2018, she was invited to present on “Musical Arts in Rural Areas” at the College Music Society National Conference in Vancouver, BC. As Assistant Professor of Violin and Music Business at University of Northern Colorado, Sarah works to ensure students enter the field of music as fully-equipped, well-rounded, skilled musicians and entrepreneurs. She aims to provide a solid understanding and command of their instrument and musicianship, balanced with expertise in entrepreneurship and business savvy.Sarah received her Doctorate and Masters in Violin Performance at Arizona State University under Danwen Jiang, and her Bachelor of Violin Performance from University of Colorado under Lina Bahn and Judith Ingolfsson.
Presenters Sally Murphy, cello Sally Murphy serves as the Interim Professor of Cello at the University of Northern Colorado. She maintains an active and versatile career in both teaching and performing. As a performer, she enjoys engaging with a dynamic range of repertoire and frequently collaborates with a variety of chamber ensembles. During her time at the University of North Texas, she was a part of the Bancroft String Quartet and the Center Piano Trio. Sally has held several orchestral positions, including the Greeley Philharmonic and the Cheyenne Symphony. Presently, she performs with the Owensboro Symphony and the Paducah Symphony. She concurrently teaches cello at the Indianapolis Suzuki Academy. Previously, she taught at the Rojas School of Music (TX) and the Denton Music Academy (TX). She has also served as an Associate Instructor at Indiana University. Sally holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas. She is completing her doctoral studies in cello performance at Indiana University. Her primary mentors have included Barbara Thiem, Gal Faganel, Nikola Ružević, and Peter Stumpf. Edward W. Hardy, violin Edward W. Hardy is a 29-year-old critically acclaimed Black and Puerto Rican composer, music director, virtuoso violinist and violist and is one of the foremost exponents of solo violin repertoire for theatrical productions. At the age of 25, “Hardy (was) one of the youngest composers to ever be accepted into the Exploring the Metropolis Con Edison Composer Residency and one of the most prominent composer/ violinists in New York City” - BroadwayWorld. “Edward W. Hardy, who composed the omnipresent music, plays the violin superbly.” – The New York Times. He has “Vigor, Control And Expressiveness.” - The Post and Courier. Hardy is “Mesmerizing” - Manhattan With A Twist and also performs in a style that is “serene, dreamy, and soulful with velvety panache” - The Millbrook Independent. As the composer, music director and violinist of the smash hit Off-Broadway show The Woodsman Hardy’s show was a recipient of the 2016 Obie Award, the 2014 Jim Henson Foundation Grant and was broadcast on PBS stations four separate times, streamed on BroadwayHD and major music producer Jim McElwaine produced Hardy’s album “The Woodsman Original Off-Broadway Solo Recording” which continues to be sold and streamed in countries such as the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, France, Hong Kong, Argentina, Ireland, and Germany.
Presenters Currently, Edward’s discography contains 8 singles, 1 album, and his list of original compositions include works for solo violin, voice, harp, piano, string quartet, string trio, string duo, Latin ensemble, and soundtracks for film and stage. Edward has an extensive performance history ranging from solo violin performances for the Congressional Black Caucus/ opening of the African-American Smithsonian Museum, Hublot, MAC Cosmetics, Haute Living, special performances for rap legends 50 Cent, Nas, Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber, Usher, Russell Westbrook, Kehlani, and legendary hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, to sharing the stage with famous artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Kygo, André De Shields, Damien Sneed, Regina Carter, Norm Lewis, Joshua Bell, John Blake Jr., Mark O’Connor, and Radmila Lolly. Performance venues include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, WQXR, The Greene Space, The Apollo Theater, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Charleston Museum, The Cutting Room, The Public Theater’s Joe’s Pub, Amanyara, and many others. Edward is a proud member of Local 802 Musicians Union, Dramatist Guild of America, ASCAP and is affiliated with the Sphinx Organization, Exploring the Metropolis, the Gateways Music Festival. He is also the founder and artistic director of the Omnipresent Music Festival - BIPOC Musicians Festival, and the digital marketing director and artistic advisor of Beethoven in the Rockies. Master of Music, Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College CUNY, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, SUNY Purchase, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, SUNY Purchase, cum laude. Edward is a Doctoral student/ graduate teaching assistant in Violin Performance at the University of Northern Colorado under the mentorship of Dr. Jubal Fulks. Chris Luther, Luther Strings Luther Strings is a family-run string shop based in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to providing musicians at every age and ability with the highest quality instruments, lessons, and repairs for the greatest value from our friendly team of expert teachers, performers, and luthiers. Established in 2018 by Denver Native and professor of strings, Dr. Christopher Luther. Dr. Luther’s passion for instruments was a natural development from his desire to help his private and university students find the highest quality instruments at prices they could afford. He believes outstanding instruments exist at every price range and Luther Strings is committed to serving Colorado’s string community with that same belief.
Performance Showcase
FELIX MENDELSSOHN String Quartet in A minor
(1809-1847) I. Adagio—Allegro vivace
UNC Graduate String Quartet
Edward Hardy & Roman Caranza, violins
Daniella Angulo Martinez, viola
Sally Murphy, cello & coach
JS BACH Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001
(1685-1750) I. Adagio
II. Fuga
Jubal Fulks, violin
DYLAN FIXMER Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano
Presto
Sarah Off, violin
GEORG PHILIP TELEMANN Fantasie No. 11
(1681-1767)
Nick Recuber, double bass
HENRI DUTILLEUX Trois strophes sur le nom de
(1916-2013) Sacher
Sally Murphy, cello
IGOR STRAVINSKY L’histoire du soldat
(1882-1979) VI. Three Dances: Tango – Waltz –
Ragtime
IX. Triumphal March of the Devil
Edward Hardy, violin, Bailey Bennett, double bass,
Brenden Hill, clarinet, Ian Sawyer, cornet, Bryan Valderrama, bassoon
Craig Hull, trombone, Jack Arman, percussion, Jolie Gonzalez, conductorPerformance Showcase
CESAR FRANCK Sonata for Violin
(1822-1890) I. Allegretto ben moderato
Sarah Off, violin
REENA ESMAIL Varsha
(1822-1890)
Vijay Chalasani, viola
RIHANNA We Found Love
(b. 1988)
QUEEN Bohemian Rhapsody
UNC Graduate String Quartet
Edward Hardy & Roman Caranza, violins
Daniella Angulo Martinez, viola
Sally Murphy, cello & coachUpcoming Music Events
Beethoven in the Rockies: Guest
Artist Nicholas Phillips
Sunday, November 7, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Campus Commons Performance Hall
UNC Percussion Ensemble
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Campus Commons Performance Hall
UNC Vocal Jazz Ensembles
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Campus Commons Performance Hall
UNC Trombone Choir
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Campus Commons Performance Hall
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