The University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra’s “happy ENDINGS” concert will close this year’s season on Friday, April 25. The concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium, will feature classical music with exciting conclusions. Director Kevin Bartram used last month’s concert with Itzhak Perlman as inspiration for the program. Seniors Lavar Edmonds, a […]
The UMW Philharmonic presents “Classical Music’s Bad Boys,” a concert featuring the music of Wagner, Mussorgsky, Berlioz and Stravinsky on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $2 for students. Available for purchase at philharmonic.umw.edu or the concert!
Kevin Bartram, director of the UMW Philharmonic Orchestra, will be a featured guest on Classics Radio’s “Fine Arts This Week” to discuss the Philharmonic’s upcoming performances at the American Music Concert Series and the Independence Day Spectacular concert.
The interview will air Saturday, June 30 at 8 a.m. and Sunday, July 1 at 1 p.m. on WWED FM 89.5 Fredericksburg and WWEM FM 91.7 Lynchburg.
A concert by the UMW Faculty Brass Quintet, of which Bartram is a member, will be broadcast on Classics Radio on Friday, June 22 at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 23 at noon and 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 24 at noon. The quintet’s recent performance at Historic Market Square in Fredericksburg was captured by Classics Radio as the group performed music by contemporary American composers including George Gershwin, John Phillip Sousa and Leonard Bernstein. The ensemble features Bartram and UMW adjunct instructors Jim Ford and Gary Carper, along with musicians David Mersiovsky and Jeremy Cucco.
Country music legend Kenny Rogers will perform with the University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, April 21. The concert, which is part of the William M. Anderson, Jr. Celebrity Series, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the William M. Anderson Center.
Over the course of his 52-year career, Rogers has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and recorded more than 65 albums, with 24 No. 1 hits. He has received hundreds of awards for his music and charity work, including three Grammys, 11 People’s Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards and five Country Music Association awards.
Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased by calling (877) 743-5318 or by visiting http://www.myticketstobuy.com/event-details.php?event=310.
In its 40th year, the UMW Philharmonic has approximately 90 members from the Fredericksburg community and the university. For more information, go to http://philharmonic.umw.edu.
The College Orchestra Directors Association has recognized UMW President Richard V. Hurley for his support of the university’s collegiate orchestra program. UMW Philharmonic Director Kevin P. Bartram presented Hurley with the national award during the orchestra’s “March Musical Mix” concert on Saturday, March 17.
The College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) is the largest professional organization of collegiate orchestra conductors across the country. The award honors individuals within member colleges and universities who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the work of college and university orchestras.
National CODA President Anthony Holland said that Hurley “surpasses expectations as a supporter of the Arts and of his community. It is apparent that President Hurley has demonstrated extraordinary faith in the ability of the UMW Philharmonic to promote the institution as a community partner. He sets an example for all of us.”
The honor, given every two years at the association’s national conference, is the organization’s most significant award. Past recipients have included major financial donors, presidents of institutions, board chairs, department heads and fellow college, university and community musicians.
For more information about the award, read the full news release from Saturday, March 17.
