Rutgers Woodwind Day

On Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Maureen Hurd, PAI clarinet faculty member, says, "We have a great day planned featuring faculty and students of the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, as well as a guest master repairperson and many instrument and accessory vendors. You will hear performances, master classes, a session on successful auditioning, and presentations on instrument design and care, reeds, and music business. You'll have the chance to try instruments and accessories. Don't miss this informative day!

We hope to see you on Nov. 9. Please let me know if you have questions, and
feel free to share this (information). (flyer)

Best wishes,
Maureen Hurd
Chair of Woodwinds and Asst. Prof. of Clarinet
Department of Music
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
81 George St.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 932-8862
mlhurd@rci.rutgers.edu"

Sophie Till's Performances Broadcast on WVIA-FM!

Sophie Till, renowned violinist, PAI string faculty member and artist in residence at Sem, recently recorded all 10 of Beethoven's violin and piano sonatas with her accompanist, pianist Ron Stabinski.WVIA-FM made the recordings, and you'll have an opportunity to hear those recordings on two Sundays this month:Sunday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 28, both at 2 p.m. on WVIA-FM, 89.9. Each two-hour program is introduced by Sem parent and WVIA-FM Program Manager Larry Vojtko and includes discussion and interviews with Sophie and Ron.

If you aren't in the local listening area, you may listen live at http://wvia.org/.

Tim Broscious says "Hello" from Amman, Jordan!

PAI percussion faculty member Tim Broscious reports that his new position as Professor of Western Percussion at the National Music Conservatory in Amman, Jordan is going great. He is also Principal Percussion for the Amman Symphony Orchestra. He sent us this image of the view he sees each day from his apartment window.

Beth is also on Campus Duhr-ing the School Year!

We enjoy having PAI faculty member Beth Duhr on campus during the regular school year to teach voice lessons one day a week. If you are in the area, please plan to stop in and see her. If that isn't possible, be sure to visit her Web site: http://www.elizabethduhr.com/.

Viola Duet Anyone?

We send our heartfelt congratulations to Holly Rose Jones and Steven Schmidt on the announcement of their engagement.

Lafayette College Presents: A Theater Workshop

On Thursday, October 30, Lafayette College will present "A Theater Workshop."

Starting at 9:45 am, the day will include a campus tour, theater workshops, lunchtime theater, and a question and answer session with Michael O'Neill, Director of Theater. There is no charge for this event.

For more information, please visit the Lafayette College Web site http://www.lafayette.edu/admissions/ , e-mail lichtenj@lafayette.edu or call 610-330-5106 by October 15th.

The Demon Barber appears on Hughes Street

The Music Box Dinner Playhouse presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street September 18 - 21 and 25 - 28. PAI musical theater students Kyle Seggara, Amanda Shaffern and Mitch Burke are all involved in this fine production.

Music Box is offering the "Close Shave Special" for students - present your student ID and receive a "show only" ticket for $12.50.

For ticket information, dinner and show times, please visit the Music Box Web site: http://www.musicbox.org/

The Music Box Dinner Playhouse
196 Hughes Street
Swoyersville, PA 18704

Ballet Northeast Announces Open Company Auditions

When: Saturday, September 20, 2008

Where: Degnan Ballet Center
239 Schuyler Avenue, 3rd Floor, Kingston, PA 18704

Master Instructor: Karla Kovatch, formerly of Boston Ballet and Ballet Northeast alumnus

Who:
Audition for Company I and Company II Members
Dancers ages 13 and older From: 12:00 - 1:30

Audition for Company Apprentices
Dancers ages 11 and 12 From: 2:00 - 3:30

Attire: Dancers should wear black leotards, pink tights, black or pink ballet shoes and bring pointe shoes.

Costs: No fees are due at the time of the audition class.
Dancers who are invited to become Company Members will be charged annual company dues of $175, which will cover all costs of auditions, rehearsals and costumes.

Parents' Meeting: Members of Ballet Northeast's Board of Directors will be available to discuss events and plans for the upcoming season and answer any questions.

Dancers who are interested in becoming a member, but are unable to attend the audition should contact Ballet Northeast at 570-287-5802 or BNE@ballet northeast.org.