Hayes School of Music to showcase faculty in An Evening of Encores on Sept. 13

By University Communications

Posted Sep. 12, 2016 at 2:19 p.m.

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music presents An Evening of Encores at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.13. The program features the school of music’s faculty performing in the Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall, on the university campus.

The recital includes music from an array of composers. Douglas Miller (clarinet) and John Coffey (piano) open the program with Italian clarinetist and composer Luigi Bassi’s “Divertimento on Themes from Donizetti’s La Favorita.” Mezzo-soprano Mary Gayle Green and Rodney Reynerson (piano) will perform African-American singer, arranger and composer Henry Thacker Burleigh’s “Ride on King Jesus.” Nancy Bargerstock (violin), Eric Koontz (viola) and Bair Shagdaron (piano) will perform English classical composer Rebecca Clarke’s “Dumka.” Vocalist Lauren Hayworth will collaborate with Rob Falvo on vibraphone to perform the jazz standard “Detour Ahead.”

The event is free of charge and open to the public. The event is also available via live stream. For more information visit https://music.appstate.edu

About the Hayes school of Music

The Hayes School of Music prepares young musicians for professional lives as performers, composers, music educators, music therapists, conductors and music industry professionals, ensuring the next generation of musical leadership for the state, region and nation. Noted for quality instruction by national and internationally recognized faculty musicians, the school offers four undergraduate degree programs and three graduate-level programs.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.