“The Melody of a Mood: Experiencing Art & Music of French Impressionism”Enjoy the sights and sounds of 19th-century France and experience the artistry that isImpressionism.A classically trained singer and illustrator of fine arts, Margeaux Ducoing will perform a 30-minute presentation showcasing the French Impressionistic movement through the art and music of the period. Ducoing will demonstrate vocal […]
Doug Gately, senior lecturer in music, recently performed with the National Symphony Orchestra featuring vocalists Matthew Morrison and Tony Award winning Laura Benanti. Morrison performs on Broadway and is the star of the hit television show, Glee. The NSO concert, conducted by Steven Reineke, was held at Wolf Trap.
Cultivating connections with professors enabled Zach Fichter ’13 to grow as a musician—and to nab an internship at a recording studio.
Assistant Professor of Music Mark Snyder’s CD release for Nature Boy Explorer will be held this Saturday, September 8 at 909 Saloon in Fredericksburg, Va . The EP contains four songs that were recorded from March to April of 2012. UMW students and alums, Becky Brown, Hunter Wooten, Paige Naylor, Katherine Preseren and Natasha Smoot performed on the CD as well.
Nature Boy Explorer makes music about love, lobotomies, death, dirty politicians and concrete deities with an energetic and emotional blend of rock/pop that puts on no airs.
The show starts at 8:30 and will also feature Paul Ivey and the Rubes from Richmond and The Crypts from Fredericksburg.
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If UMW offered a Rock Star 101 course, Mark Snyder would be the undisputed choice to teach it.