2013-2014 Second Thursday Scholarship Series

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The University of Georgia's Hugh Hodgson School of Music is pleased to present another season of the Second Thursday Scholarship Series. The series began in 1980 and continues the tradition of "Music Appreciation Programs" started by Hugh Hodgson in the 1930s. Proceeds from contributions and ticket sales to these concerts are the primary means through which School of Music scholarship funds are raised each year.

 

Tickets for the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's premiere concert series are available now from the UGA Performing Arts Center by calling toll free at (888) 289-8497 (BUY TIXS).

Enjoy a cross section of the Hodgson School's finest student ensembles, faculty performers, and guest soloists when you purchase your Second Thursday Series subscription, which includes not only the main concert series but the Hodgson Faculty Series as well.

 

SECOND THURSDAY SERIES

 

UGA Symphony Orchestra

Brandon Cedel, bass-baritone

Thursday, September 12 • 8:00 p.m.

The season kicks off with a rousing performance of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Suite No. 2 from Manuel de Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat, and a collection of arias featuring bass-baritone Brandon Cedel, a winner of the 2013 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

 

“Land of White Nights” with the UGA Wind Ensemble

Thursday, October 17 • 8:00 p.m.

The UGA Wind Ensemble presents masterworks and newfound treasures from conductor John P. Lynch's summer research trip to Russia, including a rediscovered Rossini march for the Czar never before performed in the United States.

 

UGA Opera Theatre presents Carmen

Thursday, November 14 • 8:00 p.m.

Bizet’s masterpiece comes to vibrant life when the UGA Opera Theatre under the direction of Frederick Burchinal and the Symphony Orchestra led by Mark Cedel join forces in Hodgson Hall. Presented as part of the 2013 Spotlight on the Arts at UGA Festival.

 

UGA Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 3 • 8:00 p.m.

The Classic Center Theatre • ONE NIGHT ONLY

Celebrate the season with the UGA Holiday Concert, a community tradition that brings together the UGA Symphony Orchestra, Hodgson Singers, and University Chorus for an evening of uplifting and inspiring music, held for the first time in the Classic Center Theatre.

 

Evgeny Rivkin, piano

Thursday, January 9 • 8:00 p.m.

Distinguished Professor of Piano Evgeny Rivkin brings his virtuosic touch back to Hodgson Hall for a breathtaking program of Classical and Romantic compositions.

 

African American Choral Ensemble and UGA Jazz Band

Thursday, February 13 • 8:00 p.m.

Two of the Hodgson School’s most dynamic ensembles—the African American Choral Ensemble, under the direction of Gregory Broughton, and the UGA Jazz Band, led by David D’Angelo—share the spotlight in this exciting concert.

 

UGA Symphony Orchestra

Reid Messich, oboe

Thursday, March 6  • 8:00 p.m.

Mark Cedel and the UGA Symphony Orchestra offer a performance of dazzling orchestral literature, including a concerto featuring Hugh Hodgson School of Music oboe professor Reid Messich.

 

Chamber Music for Piano and Strings

Thursday, April 10 • 8:00 p.m.

The season comes to a dramatic close when violin professor Levon Ambartsumian takes the stage alongside colleagues Evgeny Rivkin and David Starkweather for a Schubert piano trio and the Schumann Piano Quintet.

 

Single event Second Thursday Scholarship Series tickets are $18 each, or $5 with UGA student ID, with the exception of the Holiday Concert ($25).

 

In addition to the Second Thursday Concert Series, the Hodgson School also offers a two-semester "All Events Pass," offering full admission to the concerts of its top-tier performing ensembles, listed below. The pass is available for $60, or at a reduced rate of $30 to Second Thursday subscribers.

Don't forget—the Hodgson School holds over 350 concerts each year, many of which are free. To view our calendar or subscribe to the weekly email concert listing, visit www.music.uga.edu.

 

HODGSON FACULTY SERIES 

 

Angela Jones-Reus, flute

Tuesday, September 10 • 8:00 p.m.

 

David Starkweather, cello

Tuesday, October 1 • 8:00 p.m.

 

Reid Messich, oboe

Monday, November 4 • 8:00 p.m.

 

Anatoly Sheludyakov, piano

Wednesday, January 8 • 8:00 p.m.

 

Peter and Kristin Jutras, piano & violin

Thursday, February 20 • 8:00 p.m.

 

Timothy Adams, Jr., percussion

Tuesday, March 18 • 8:00 p.m.

 

 Single event Faculty Series tickets are $10 each, or $5 with UGA student ID.

 

2013-2014 SCHOOL OF MUSIC ENSEMBLES

UGA Wind Ensemble

Thursday, September 5 • 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 10 • 3:00 p.m. • 2013 Spotlight on the Arts at UGA Festival

Wednesday, February 26 • 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16 • 8:00 p.m.

UGA Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, October 3 • 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28 • 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 17 • 8:00 p.m. (with UGA Choruses)

 

UGA Opera Theatre

Wednesday, November 13 • 8:00 p.m., Hodgson Concert Hall  • Carmen open dress rehearsal ($5) • 2013 Spotlight on the Arts at UGA Festival

Friday-Saturday, February 14-15 • 8:00 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre ($18/$5 with UGA student ID)

Sunday, February 16 • 3:00 p.m., Fine Arts Theatre ($18/$5 with UGA student ID)

Wednesday, April 9 • 8:00 p.m., Ramsey Concert Hall

 

UGA Hodgson Singers

Tuesday, October 22 • 8:00 p.m. (with University Chorus)

Friday, February 7 • 8:00 p.m. (UGA Choral Showcase)

A two-semester “All Events Pass” for the above 2013/2014 School of Music Ensembles and Faculty Series is available for $60.  The pass is available to Second Thursday subscribers at a 50% reduced price of $30. Single event School of Music Ensemble tickets are $10 each, or $5 with UGA student ID (except when otherwise noted).

All programs subject to change.

All concerts in Hodgson Hall unless otherwise noted.