Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Dr. Isidor Saslav presented a master class for Mrs. Olson's Central High School String Orchestra students in Magale Recital Hall @ NSU.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Des Moines Metro Opera
36th Anniversary Season
June 9-July 13, 2008
Indianola, Iowa

A Masked Ball by Giuseppe Verdi
Regina by Marc Blitzstein

The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti

I am once again serving as Acting Principal Cellist with DMMO playing three wonderful operas! Please visit me @ Simpson College to attend these productions.

Monday, May 5, 2008

On Monday, May 5, 2008, NSU's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs awarded Mr. Paul Christopher an Enrichment Fund Professional Development grant for the project entitled: "New Music for Low String Ensemble." Funding of this project provides a commission for a composition by a native Louisiana composer, Thomas H. Hundemer, for NSU's low string studio ensemble.

This new work will be premiered on October 21, 2008, (tentative date) at NSU with a repeat performance on October 23 or 24, 2008, at the Louisiana Music Teacher's Association annual conference meeting at Centenary College in Shreveport. Mr. Christopher undertook this project because of the lack of compositions for this ensemble. In building a low string studio class, this composition fills a void while also promoting NSU's music program in a state-wide venue.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 @ 11:00 am

The Piatigorsky Foundation presents a free solo piano concert
featuring Doris Stevenson

Roy O. Martin Lumber Company
2189 Memorial Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301

More information: 318.483.3875

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Senior Cello Recital featuring Daniel Jang
Treen Auditorium @ 7:00 pm
Louisiana School for the Math, Science and Arts

PROGRAM

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Solo Cello Suite #3 in C Major .... Johann Sebastian Bach
Bourrees I and II

Daniel Jang, cello

Suite in a minor, opus 53, #2 .... Jacques Offenbach
Allegro-Andante-Allegro

Daniel Jang and Paul Christopher, celli

Sonata #3 in A Major, opus 69 .... Ludwig Van Beethoven
I.Allegro man non tanto
II. Scherzo: Allegro molto
III. Adagio cantabile: Allegro vivace

Daniel Jang, cello

Dr. Charles Jones, piano

How to Play in Tune on Stringed Instruments

Dr. Isidor Saslav, guest author, published an article in the String Area section of the Spring Score, which is Louisiana Music Teacher's Association newsletter.

This insightful article discusses the scientific acoustical principles involved in How to Play in Tune on Stringed Instruments. It is a thorough expose on the subject taking into account Dr. Saslav's over 50 years of experience as a violinist, concertmaster and teacher.

Also, please check out the LMTA website at http://lmta.org/

Giovanni Bottesini: a little documentary, part 1

Josue Ramirez, graduate bassist, created this inspirational documentary about the legendary bassist and composer, Giovanni Bottesini. Click to watch his 7 minute and 16 second video:

Giovanni Bottesini: a little documentary, part 2

Josue Ramirez, graduate bassist, created this documentary lasting 8 minute and 37 seconds that I'm sure you'll enjoy:

Monday, April 28, 2008

Low Strings Ensemble Recital

The Cello and Bass Studio of Mr. Paul Christopher
Magale Recital Hall @ 5:00 p.m.

PROGRAM

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Sonata in C major .... Luigi Boccherini
I. Allegro moderato
II. Largo
III. Allegro

Mary Beth Widhalm and Mr. Paul Christopher, celli

Ave Maria, Opus 41 .... Wilhelm Fitzenhagen

Humoreske, Opus 5, #2 .... Julius Klengel

NSU Cello Studio Class

Elegy in D Major .... G. Bottesini

Josué Ramirez, bass
Raúl Munguía and Saul Carcamo, violins
Mario Torres, viola
Jorge Rodriguez, cello

Oblivion .... Astor Piazzolla

NSU Bass Studio Class

Duo Concertant sur les thèmes des ‘Puritains’ ..... G. Bottesini

Mr. Paul Christopher, cello
Josué Ramirez, bass
Elena Bogaczova, piano

Yesterday .... John Lennon & Paul McCartney (arr. H.G. Pick)

The NSU Low Strings Studio Ensemble
Amber Carter, Christina Lake,
Grace Moulton, Mary Beth Widhalm,
Brett Andrews, Roger Hall and Jorge Rodriguez, celli
Natalie Johnson, Eric Carter, Justin Donald,

Mitch Moerhing, Josué Ramirez and Brian Williams, bassi
Mr. Paul Christopher, Assistant Professor of Low Strings

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

Brian Williams' Senior Recital
Magale Recital Hall @ 3:00 pm

PROGRAM

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Sonata #2 in c minor .... Alessandro Scarlatti
I.Largo
II. Allegretto
III. Largo
IV. Presto

Brian Williams, bass
Kevin Gay, piano

Sonata in B flat major, K. 292 .... W.A. Mozart
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Rondo

Brian Williams, bass
Paul Christopher, cello

Concerto in F major .... Antonio Capuzzi
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante cantabile
III. Rondo: Allegro

Brian Williams, bass
Kevin Gay, piano