MARCH PROGRAM

12–15, 2019 OF EVENTS

Acknowledgements
Festival Committee Indiana State University Technical Director Support
Brian Kilp, Coordinator Deborah J. Curtis, President Jimmy Finnie Support for the festival comes through
the ISU Center for Global Engagement,
Christopher Berchild Michael J. Licari, Provost and Vice
Concert Directors the College of Arts and Sciences, and
President for Academic Affairs
Lisa Calvin the School of Music.
Christopher Olsen, Dean, Paul Bro and Erik Rohde
Melanie D’Amico
College of Arts and Sciences Special Thanks:
Jimmy Finnie Program Book
Scott Buchanan, Director, Jon Robeson and Sherry Wright, Arts
Kurt Fowler School of Music Brian Kilp, Paul Bro, and Illiana; Kurt Fowler, Zachariah Mathew,
Kurt Fowler, Editors Judy Price, and Lindsey Skaza
Colleen Haas Hulman Center, Tilson Music Hall
and University Hall staff Jennifer Johnson, Designer
Zachariah Mathew
Christopher Olsen Audio-Visual Services
Media
Crystal Reynolds University Marketing
Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Robin Robinson Division of University Advancement
WFIU-FM
Scott Sterling
Pamela Tabor
2019 INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

The Indiana State University Music and Culture Festival Also featured will be student and faculty presenters from
will showcase artistic traditions, both past and present, the ISU Colleges of Education, Arts and Sciences, and
from China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Hungary, and Technology, representing the departments of History
the United States. Through Arts and Culture, significant (African and African American Studies); Art & Design;
vehicles for finding common ground with others and Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; Textiles, Apparel,
expanding our understanding of the human experience, and Merchandising; Theater; and the School of Music.
the Festival will offer attendees a unique glimpse into Festival events will take place from March 12-15, 2019,
current global perspectives. Featured guests will include with evening events Tuesday through Friday and daytime
student and faculty presenters traveling directly from ISU events Thursday and Friday. Support for the festival
partner institutions: Shenyang Conservatory of Music, comes through the ISU Center for Global Engagement, the
China; Mahidol University School of Music and St. Gabriel’s College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music.
School, Thailand; An Giang University, Vietnam; and
University of Pécs, Hungary. The Festival also welcomes
Ms. Eun Sun Jung, a Gayageum musician from Korea.

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FESTIVAL VISITING GUESTS
St. Gabriel School Percussion Ensemble, Bangkok, Thailand; Mr. Lertsak Raksujarit, Director, and students

Ms. Xiaocheng Jia, violin; Associate Professor, Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Shenyang, P.R. China

Mahidol University School of Music, Salaya, Thailand; Dr. Wannapha Yannavut, Artist/Instructor of Percussion, and
students Nut Wuthithepbuncha, Tawanrat Suksa-ard, Thanaphat Pratjaroenwanit

University of Pécs Faculty of Music and Visual Arts, Pécs, Hungary

- Solymosi Péter, trumpet; Farkas István Péter, trombone; Beregi András, tuba; Ibolya Huszics, piano; Bence Vas, guitar

Dr. László Norbert Nemes, Director of the Kódaly Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary

Eun Sun Jung, gayageum; Korean musician

An Giang University, Long Xuyên, Vietnam

- Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Phuong, voice; Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism & Culture-Art Presenting
- Mr. Vo Minh Luan, keyboards; Musician
- Mr Nguyen Bao Lam, voice; An Giang Department of Science and Technology Presenting
- Mr. Lu Minh Nien, voice; Student, Pedagogy Practice School

Batesville Middle /High School Gyil Ensemble; ISU Alumnus, Alec Branstetter, Director

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE »
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Wednesday, March 13, 2019
All week: International Costume and Traditional Dress Static Display. All week: International Costume and Traditional Dress Static Display.
Dr. Robin Robinson, Ms. Pamela Tabor, and students of the Dr. Robin Robinson, Ms. Pamela Tabor, and students of the
Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Program. Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Program,
Location: Cunningham Memorial Library, Events Area Location: Cunningham Memorial Library, Events Area

All week: Visit the Arts Illiana Gallery, located at 23 North Sixth All week: Visit the Arts Illiana Gallery, located at 23 North Sixth
Street, and view the current exhibition entitled “The American Street, and view the current exhibition entitled “The American
Dream.” Fifty-nine works of art representing interpretations of the Dream.” Fifty-nine works of art representing interpretations of the
American dream from artists across North America...including the American dream from artists across North America...including the
Wabash Valley. Open 10 am - 4 pm. Wabash Valley. Open 10 am - 4 pm.

6:30 pm – Music in Japanese Horror: A discussion and analysis of the 7:30 pm – Performance: Opening Festival Concert (SEE PAGE 8):
film Tag ISU Student Ensembles, featuring Ms. Xiaocheng Jia, violin,
Dr. Melanie D’Amico and Marie Mori Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Shenyang, P.R. China. Opening
A presentation of the 2015 film Tag, Riaru onigokko (original Remarks: Dr. Michael Licari, Provost
title), directed by Sion Sono, and an interactive discussion of Location: Tilson Auditorium
the music used in the movie. Our intent is to explore the cultural
differences in the music selections (contrasting with U.S. horror), Post-concert – Performances of Digital Art & Percussion (SEE PAGE 9)
the effectiveness of the musical selections for the scenes, and the Collaboration Professor Sala Wong and Digital Art Students,
audience’s impressions of the role of music in this film. We will Dr. Jimmy Finnie and percussion students.
have a pre-viewing discussion and a post-viewing discussion. Location: University Hall Auditorium. Reception to follow in
Location: University Hall Theater University Hall Atrium.

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
All week: International Costume and Traditional Percussion at Mahidol University School of may be created with the intent to generate
Dress Static Display. Dr. Robin Robinson, Ms. Music, Salaya, Thailand and her students. a smile—but delivered with a biting sense
Pamela Tabor, and students of the Textiles, Location: Landini Center for Performing and of humor. Examples of all of these types
Apparel, and Merchandising Program. Fine Arts, room 159 of graffiti and more will be examined. The
Location: Cunningham Memorial Library, presentation draws largely from a collection
Events Area 10:45 am - Noon – Performance (SEE PAGES 10–11): of digital images of graffiti in Spain, but will
St. Gabriel School Percussion Ensemble, also include graffiti from other European
Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Lertsak Raksujarit, nations and South America.
All week: Visit the Arts Illiana Gallery, located
Director. ISU Percussion Ensemble, Dr. Location: Landini Center for Performing and
at 23 North Sixth Street, and view the
Jimmy Finnie, Director. Fine Arts, room 159
current exhibition entitled “The American
Dream.” Fifty-nine works of art representing Location: Landini Center for Performing and
interpretations of the American dream from Fine Arts, room 159 4:15 - 5:45 pm – Walking Tour:“Indiana State
artists across North America...including the University’s Hidden Hispanic/Latino Art
Wabash Valley. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 1:00 - 2:15 pm – Performance (SEE PAGE 13): and History Tour,” with Dr. Crystal Reynolds
University of Pécs Faculty of Music and and Jocelyn Krueger
Visual Arts, Pécs, Hungary & Korean
9:00 - 10:15 am – Panel Discussion: “How Come join historian and researcher Dr.
musician Eun Sun Jung, Gayageum.
Faculty Internationalize Their Classrooms,” Crystal Mikell Reynolds on a three stop tour
Dr. Scott Sterling Location: Boyce Recital Hall. Program: pg. 7 of the “hidden art and history” of Hispanics/
Latinos at ISU (1940s to the present). The
Opening speaker: Zachariah Mathew 2:45 - 4:00 pm – Presentation: International art and history of this dynamic group will
Moderator: Scott Sterling Graffiti as a Lens to Increased Cultural be explored with special guest presenter
Panelists: Whitney Boling, Aruna Understanding, Dr. Lisa Calvin Jocelyn Krueger, curator of the permanent
Chandaraekaren. Donna Crawford, Lisa Residents of Terre Haute regularly view art collection. Stops will include Normal
Decker, Colleen Haas, Don Rogers, and graffiti while stopped by passing trains, but Hall, Cunningham Memorial Library, and the
Renata Geld (University of Zagreb). this presentation invites the audience to College of Education.
Location: Landini Center for Performing and approach graffiti from a new perspective. Location: Meet in the front (northwest side)
Fine Arts, room 159 Through ephemeral messages about of University Hall Theater
politically charged social issues, graffiti can
be a tool to learn about historic moments in 7:30 - 8:45 pm – Performance (SEE PAGE 14):
10:15 - 10:45 am – Lecture recital: “An
time of another country. Graffiti as a form Chamber music and Choir Concert, ISU
Exploration of Thai Traditional Music for
of artistic self-expression may celebrate Faculty and Choirs
Western Percussion Instruments”. Dr.
international figures or challenge existing
Wannapha Yannavut, Artist/Instructor of Location: University Hall Theater
cultural values. A hastily drawn doodle

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Friday, March 15, 2019
All week: International Costume and Traditional 1:00 - 2:15 pm – Performance (SEE PAGE 16): Hall, Cunningham Memorial Library, and the
Dress Static Display. Dr. Robin Robinson, Ms. An Giang University, Long Xuyên, Vietnam & College of Education.
Pamela Tabor, and students of the Textiles, Dr. Colleen Haas, West African Music Location: Meet in the front (northwest side)
Apparel, and Merchandising Program. Location: Landini Center for Performing and of University Hall Theater
Location: Cunningham Memorial Library, Fine Arts, Boyce Recital Hall
Events Area 7:30 - 8:45 pm – Performance: International
2:45 - 4:00 pm – Fashion Show: Textiles, Guest Ensembles and Performers with ISU
All week: Visit the Arts Illiana Gallery, located Apparel, and Merchandising Culturally Students and Faculty, and special guests
at 23 North Sixth Street, and view the Inspired Fashion Show, Dr. Robin Robinson the Batesville Middle /High School Gyil
current exhibition entitled “The American Ensemble, ISU Alumnus, Alec Branstetter,
Dream.” Fifty-nine works of art representing Original Designs by:
Director.
interpretations of the American dream from Keralynn Little - Senegal Inspired
artists across North America...including the Abigail Irwin - Japanese Inspired Location: University Hall Theater. Reception
Wabash Valley. Open 10 am - 4 pm. Destiny Lopez - Germany Inspired to follow
Breon Crumbley - Scotland Inspired
9:00 - 10:15 am – Presentation Bianca Perez - Spanish Inspired
(SEE PAGE 15):“Kodályian Heritage of Darrean Douthit - Chinese Inspired
Safeguarding Traditional Musical Culture Joyce Robinson - United Kingdom Inspired
in Hungary and the Creation of the New
Modern Classical Style”, Dr. László Norbert Location: University Hall Theater
Nemes, Director of the Kódaly Institute,
Kecskemét, Hungary. 4:15 - 5:45 pm – Walking Tour: “Indiana State
University’s Hidden Hispanic/Latino Art and
Location: Landini Center for Performing and
History Tour,” with Dr. Crystal Reynolds and
Fine Arts, room 159
Jocelyn Krueger
10:45 am - Noon – Performance: ISU Theater Come join historian and researcher Dr.
Department students. Crystal Mikell Reynolds on a three stop tour
Dr. David Marcia will be directing Macbeth of the “hidden art and history” of Hispanics/
this Spring. This theater presentation will be Latinos at ISU (1940s to the present). The
a combination of short scenes, fight combat art and history of this dynamic group will
demonstration, and Dr. Marcia presenting be explored with special guest presenter
on the Macbeth. Jocelyn Krueger, curator of the permanent
art collection. Stops will include Normal
Location: University Hall Theater

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OPENING FESTIVAL CONCERT
Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 pm, Tilson Auditorium
Guest artist: Xiaocheng Jia; Associate Professor, Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Shenyang, P.R. China
Reception to follow

Program

Opening Remarks: Dr. Michael Licari, Provost, V.P. Academic Affairs

First Suite in Eb for Military Band Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

I. Chaconne
II. Intermezzo
III. March
ISU Wind Orchestra (Nikk Pilato, conductor)

Suite of Old American Dances Robert Russell Bennett (1894-1981)

I. Cakewalk
II. Schottische
III. Western One Step
IV. Wallflower Waltz
V. Rag
ISU Wind Orchestra (Roby G. George, conductor)

INTERMISSION

The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (1959) He Zhanhao (b. 1933) and Chen Gang (b. 1935)
I. Adagio cantabile
II. Allegro
III. Adagio assai doloroso
IV. Pesante – più mosso – duramente
V. Lagrimoso
VI. Presto resoluto
VII. Adagio cantabile
(movements played without pause)
ISU Symphony Orchestra
(Xiaocheng Jia, violin; Erik Rohde, conductor)

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Post-concert: Sequential Dimension Guest Artist Biography
Performances of Digital Art & Percussion
Digital video with live percussion Xiaocheng Jia has been Associate
15 minutes professor of Violin at Shenyang
Art direction: Sala Wong, Department of Art and Design Conservatory of Music in China since
Indiana State University Percussion Ensemble director: Jimmy Finnie 2004. She was a prizewinner of national
violin competitions in 1997 and 2001.
Xiaocheng, or “Echo” as her friends call
Program her, has performed as a soloist with many
famed orchestras in United States, South
Sequence I: Infinity Redux Korea and China, and has given recitals
Video work by Kevin Naylor, Digital Art – Department of Art and Design in Singapore, Malaysia, and the United
States. She often performs as violin soloist
Original Electronic Composition by Kevin Naylor
with orchestras in Shenyang. In 2015
Music for Pieces of Wood by Steve Reich Echo was Assistant Concertmaster of the
Matt Parker, Evan Varden, Jaxson Schuessler, Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt,
Sam Roten, Isaiah Owen, percussion Austria and was named Concertmaster
from 2016. In 2016 she was Visiting
Scholar at Indiana State University and
Sequence II: Embedded
Artist-in-Residence, and published the
Video work by Sam T. Morlan, Digital Art – Department of Art and Design CD “The Journey to North America”,
Improvisation published by Liaoning Audio-visual
Taylor Moga, Brandon Dowell, Davis Young, Shawn Olson, Publishing House. Echo has performed
Matt Parker, percussion several collaborative recitals with Trio Bella Voce, with whom she
performed in Shenyang, China, Bangkok and Hua Hin, Thailand,
and in Indiana and Ohio. Echo continues to active in chamber
Sequence III: Simulacrum music and has collaborated with many outstanding musicians from
Video work by Wyatt Lawson, Digital Art – Department of Art and Design United States and China. Echo is very active as a guest teacher
and clinician, and most recently was part of the highly acclaimed
Dream by John Cage Orchestra Kids program in Beijing. Echo studied at the Central
Blake Roach, percussion
Conservatory of Music in Beijing Middle and High School for nine
years before receiving her Bachelor’s (2002) and Masters (2004)
RECEPTION IN UNIVERSITY HALL degrees in Violin Performance from the Shenyang Conservatory
of Music. Xiaocheng Jia is a member of the Chinese Musician’s
Association. 
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AN EXPLORATION OF THAI TRADITIONAL MUSIC
FOR WESTERN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 10:15 am, Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, room 159
Dr. Wannapha Yannavut, Percussion Professor, Mahidol University School of Music, Salaya, Thailand
Assisted by Mahidol University & Indiana State University Percussion Ensembles

Program

Long Mae Ping Fantasia Traditional Northern Thailand

Mang Poo Tom Dok Traditional Northeast Thailand

Dr. Wannapha Yannavut, Nut Wuthithepbuncha, Tawanrat Suksa-ard, Thanaphat Pratjaroenwanit,

Brandon Dowell, Isaiah Owen, Matthew Parker, Blake Roach, Samuel Roten, and Davis Young, percussion

Guest Artist Biography

Dr. Wannapha Yannavut started her professional percussion education in 1989 at Regina Coeli
College School in Chiangmai, studying with Mr. Chumpol Channarong and Ms. Nanhathai
Vitayanantapornkul. Later she went on to study with Mr. Pinai Preechaporn at Montfort College
High School. From 1997-2000, she veered away from music, studying Thai language and
literature at Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus. During that time, she was a member
of the music club. After finishing her bachelor’s degree, she returned to music, earning the
Master of Art (Music) Degree in Percussion Performance with Mrs. Kae Reed and Mr. Shane
Constant at Mahidol University, College of Music. In 2016, she received the Doctor of Musical
Arts in Percussion Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa, studying with Dr. Dan
Moore. Additionally, she studied with Dr. John Parks for one month at the Florida State University
in 2008. Since 2006, she is has been artist/instructor of percussion at Mahidol University and
director of the Integrated Percussion Ensemble. She was also principal percussionist of the
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2006-2012 and was promoted to timpanist in 2009-2012.
In 2007, she was invited to play as a soloist with the Mahidol Wind Symphony. Currently, she is
an artist/lecturer of percussion at Mahidol University College of Music, directing the Integrated
Percussion Ensemble, and also Principal Timpanist of the Thailand
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ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE &
ISU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 10:45 am, Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, room 159
St. Gabriel School Percussion Ensemble, Mr. Lertsak Raksujarit, music director, Bangkok, Thailand
ISU Percussion Ensemble, Dr. Jimmy Finnie, director

Program
Thai Royal Anthem Arr. by Tanasit Siripanichwattana

Kam Whan Sorn Silapabanleng

Arr. by Paopun Amnatham

Falling Rain His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Arr. by Paopun Amnatham

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

Arr. by Viskamol Chaivanichsiri

Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881)

Arr. by Kae Hashimoto

Look out little ruth Kurt Engel

Arr. by Peter Sadlo

Ma No Rah Boo Cha Yan Thai Traditional Music

Sen Kam Nueng Thai Traditional Music
Burmese Salsa Boy Thai Band
Arr. by Thanapongpan Khunsombat

Fractalia Owen Clayton Conden (b. 1978)

Burn Nathan Daughtrey (b. 1975)
Blake Roach, marimba; Ben Moan, saxophone

Gravity Marc Mellits (b. 1966)

Saint Gabriel Percussion Ensemble
Napawarin Tharacheewin, Korawit Aektaseng, Anawat Srihabut, Thanapongpan Khunsombat, Nidhi Yoksawat, Panvit Wongsakulsilp,
Chayapol Wannatipyaporn, Aviruth Hongplang,Thanatephol Khamkaew, Kritsada Chanaphaijaroensuk, Sedthawut Saguanwong, Pongsakorn Lertsakworakul

ISU Percussion Ensemble

Tyler Blaisdell, Brandon Dowell, Taylor Moga, Shawn Olson, Isaiah Owen, Matthew Parker, Blake Roach, Samuel Roten, Jaxson Schuessler, Davis Young
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Biographies Guest Artist Biography
The Saint Gabriel Percussion Ensemble is a group of percussion students from Eun Sun Jung grew
Saint Gabriel’s College, Bangkok, Thailand, that performs music by using only up in Seoul, South
percussion instruments. The Saint Gabriel Percussion Ensemble was trained Korea, started playing
and founded by Mr.Lertsak Raksutjarit, who works as a music instructor at Saint the gayageum at age
Gabriel’s College. The group performed for the first time in 1999 during the 10, and attended
time that Bro. Dr. Visit Srivichairatana was the executive director of Saint Gabriel South Korea’s premier
College. The goal of this band is to build up percussion ensemble skills, help school for learning
the students to use their time wisely, display positive assertiveness, and build up gugak (traditional
confidence in performing percussion instruments at a higher level. Korean music). She
Director Advisor moved to the U.S.
Bro. Dr. Monthol Prathumrach Mr. Paopun Amnatham in 2011 when her
husband, M.K. Chin,
Deputy Director Instructors was studying for his
Bro. Jamrus Kaewamka, Mr. Katahat Nualpolkrang, Ph.D. at Pennsylvania
Bro. Katawut Sittichoksakul Ms. Asma Madyeb, State University. The
Mr. Chaiwat Khunsombat, couple moved to
Band Director
Mr. Banhan Palo, Bloomington in 2014
Mr. Debsanya Songsiriworakul
Mr. Sippavit Wongsakulsilp when Chin joined the Indiana University Kelley School of
Music Director Business faculty. At first preoccupied with raising their
Mr. Lertsak Raksujarit two young sons, Jung has begun to expand her efforts to
promote Korean culture and music in Bloomington. She
The Indiana State University Percussion Ensemble is one of eight performance has performed in Europe and Japan, as well as the United
groups in which percussionists may participate at Indiana State University. States, where she has played at prestigious venues such
The ensemble is composed of music education, music composition, music as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
business, and percussion performance majors. Incorporating a varied array of in Washington, D.C., the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
percussion instruments and eclectic repertoire, the ISU Percussion Ensemble and Symphony Space in Manhattan. An award-winning
seeks to heighten its performer’s musical sensitivity and technical proficiency musician who has recorded three CDs, Jung has explored
through the study of chamber music. Under the direction of Dr. Jimmy Finnie moving beyond traditional Korean music, blending it with
the ensemble has presented numerous concerts on elementary, secondary and Western styles in collaboration with folk and jazz artists.
university campuses throughout the State of Indiana. Similar performances have An award winning musician, Eun Sun Jung is a member
also been presented at the Percussive Arts Society’s Indiana Day of Percussion; of Geumam, an organization dedicated to the preservation
Indiana Percussion Association Clinic Day; Indiana Music Educators Association of Korean traditional music. She also performs with Janya,
Conference; Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music Teachers a quartet that composes and records contemporary
National Association Conference, and the 2014 Thailand Brass and Percussion music. She taught her first local workshop through the IU
Conference. Much of what you will experience tonight will appear on the East Asian Studies Center in the spring of 2016, offering
ensemble’s Summer 2019 Performance Tour to Taiwan, Thailand, and China. beginning instruction on the gayageum to seven students.

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MUSIC OF HUNGARY AND KOREA
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 1:00 pm, Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Boyce Recital Hall

University of Pécs Faculty of Music and Visual Arts, Pécs, Hungary

Program
Trumpet concerto in f-minor Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Péter Solymosi, trumpet; Dr. Bence Vas, guitar
Theme and Variations in memory of Dezső Selényi Sándor Balogh (b. 1952)
Farkas István Péter, trombone; Ibolya Huszics, piano
Tuba concerto Roland Szentpáli (b. 1977)
Beregi András, tuba; Ibolya Huszics, piano
Trumpet fantasy Frigyes Hidas (1928-2007)
Solymosi Péter, trumpet; Ibolya Huszics, piano
Movement for Trombone Frigyes Hidas
Farkas István Péter, trombone; Ibolya Huszics, piano
Brass Trio István Bazsinka (b. 1962)
Solymosi Péter, trumpet; Farkas István Péter, trombone; Beregi András, tuba

Eun Sun Jung, Seoul, Korea

Program
The Gayageum is one of the most popular Korean instruments and there are several different kinds. The 12-string gayageum is categorized into classic
gayageum and folk music gayageum. The 18-string gayageum and 25-string gayageum are modernized gayageum and are played by the left hand
pressing the strings and the right hand plucking or plunking them.

Chun Sôl (Spring Snow) Master Hwang Byông-ki

Eun Sun Jung (18-string gayageum)

Gayageum Sanjo Improvisational solo piece in the performance lineage of Master Kim Byông-ho
Eun Sun Jung (12-string gayageum)

Chim-hyang moo Master Hwang Byông-ki

Eun Sun Jung (25-string gayageum)

Amazing Grace Arranged by Eun-sun Jung and Hee-young Yang

Eun Sun Jung (25-string gayageum)

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ISU FACULTY FESTIVAL CONCERT
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 7:30 pm, University Hall Theater

Program
Opening Remarks: Dr. Scott Buchanan, Professor and Director of the School of Music

Home on the Range arr. Andrea Ramsey

Poor Wayfaring Stranger arr. by Christi Jones
ISU Women’s Choir (Yana Weinstein, conductor)

Selections from Portraits of Josephine Valerie Coleman (b. 1970)

Ol’ St. Louis
Thank You, Josephine (J’ai Deux Amours)
ISU Wind Quintet
Angela Reynolds, flute; Katie Gunn, oboe; Andrea Hoyt, clarinet; Chad Roseland, bassoon; Brian Kilp, horn

Three Songs for Soprano and Viola Daniel Powers (b. 1960)
She Weeps over Rahoon text by James Joyce
Tutto è Sciolto
On the Beach at Fontana
World Premiere Performance
Anna Atkinson, soprano; Donna Lively Clark, viola
Commissioned by Donna Clark; Simon, Daria & Anna Atkinson; & Joan Duwve

Dancing Helix Rituals (2006) Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964)

Erik Rohde, violin; Paul Bro, soprano saxophone; Martha Krasnican, piano

INTERMISSION

I Will Not Be Sad In This World Eve Beglarian (b. 1958)

Angela Reynolds, alto flute

Tom Marc Mellits (b. 1966)

Erik Rohde, violin; Kurt Fowler, cello

Two from “Duke” Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974)

In a Sentimental Mood
It Don’t Mean a Thing
ISU Faculty Brass Quintet
Eddie Ludema and Blake Reynolds, trumpet; Brian Kilp, horn; Randy Mitchell, trombone; Paul Mergen, tuba

At the Pound Earth’s Imagined Corners Williametta Spencer (b. 1932)

Shenandoah arr. James Erb (b. 1926)
Rockin’ Jerusalem arr. Damon Dandridge (b. 1977)
ISU University Chorale (Scott Buchanan, conductor); Jon Treadway, accompanist

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KODÁLY PRESENTATION
Friday, March 15, 2019, 9:00 am, Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, room 159

Kodályian Heritage of Safeguarding Traditional Musical Culture in Hungary

and the Creation of the New Modern Classical Style
Dr. László Norbert Nemes, Director of the Kódaly Institute, Kecskemét, Hungary

Dr. László Norbert Nemes received his degree from the Department conductor, he has held workshops, master classes and seminars
of Music Education and Choral Conducting at the Ferenc Liszt in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the People’s Republic of China,
Academy in 1992. A student of Prof. Péter Erdei, he was the Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Korean Republic,
recipient of the Scholarship of the Hungarian Republic. In 1999 The Netherlands, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
he obtained a doctoral degree from the University of Alberta Switzerland and the United Kingdom several times. In 2012 he
(Canada) under the supervision of Dr. Leonard Ratzlaff. He took was appointed as guest professor and academic consultant in
part in several international master classes held by distinguished China’s most prestigious music educational institution, the Beijing
choral conductors such as Frieder Bernius, Michael Brewer, Eric Central Conservatory of Music.
Ericson, Simon Halsey, Robert Sund and Jon Washburn.
László N. Nemes is Vice President of the International Kodály
Between 1997 and 2009 he worked as the Associate Conductor Society, Honorary Member and Patron of the British Kodály
of the Hungarian Radio Children’s Choir. He conducted the choir Academy and Patron of Education at the National Youth Choir of
at numerous concerts in Hungary, made Scotland. He is a member of the board of the
recordings and toured in many European Friends of the Liszt Academy Foundation.
countries and twice in Japan. In recognition He is Chair of the Board of Directors at the
of his artistic activity with the choir, he AGAPE Joy of Music, Joy of Life Foundation
received the Bartók-Pásztory Award in established for the promotion of the Kokas-
2005. For two years he was Artistic Director pedagogy. He actively participates in the
of the Győr University Philharmonic Choir. charity activities of the Ari S. Kupsus Salon
Concert Society helping young musicians of
At the Liszt Academy and the Kodály
the Liszt Academy to achieve their various
Institute he lectures in Kodály’s educational
professional goals. He is a member of the
philosophy, teaching methods and
Lajos Bárdos Society.
materials. As a music pedagogue and

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MUSIC OF VIETNAM AND WEST AFRICA
Friday, March 15, 2019, 1:00 pm, Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Boyce Recital Hall
An Giang University, Long Xuyên, Vietnam/Dr. Colleen Haas, West African Music

An Giang University, Long Xuyên, Vietnam

Dr. Bui Thi Ngoc Phuong, Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism & Culture-Art Presenting - Singing

Mr. Vo Minh Luan, Musician - Keyboards

Mr Nguyen Bao Lam, An Giang Department of Science and Technology Presenting - Singing

Mr. Lu Minh Nien, Student, Pedagogy Practice School - Singing

Located in the eastern region of Asia, Vietnam is at the intersection of many major cultures of the world. While perhaps only
seen as a small S-shaped land, Vietnam is home to many long-standing ethnic groups and ancient cultures, some of which
include Dong Son, Sa Huynh, and Oc Eo. The differences in territorial zones, population distribution, and ethnic diversity have
all contributed in creating the unique and highly diverse culture of Vietnam.
he An Giang University delegation is proud to introduce a very special aspect of Vietnamese national identity, in which the
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music and culture of the three regions and 54 ethnic communities come together to form a truly unique country. The melodies
and accents from each region vary, all having their own characteristics and sounds. However, when combining the musical
aspects of each region together, the qualities of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnamese music create a special genre of
music found nowhere else in the world. While the Northern region has its Quan Ho folk music formed on the basis of tactful
and delicate manners in communication, the Central is known for Vi Giam singing with its gentleness and profundity; and in the
South, the sincerity and emotion of the people are clearly shown through the unique “Don Ca Tai Tu” folk music and beautifully
diverse chanteys.
At the 2019 ISU International Music and Culture Festival, we are pleased to present musical performances unique to
Vietnamese culture, and appreciate having the opportunity to share these traditions that are so important to Vietnamese identity.

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 West African Music, Dr. Colleen M. Haas, Indiana State University

Gyil music by Bernard Woma, arr. by Colleen Haas

Traditional Dagara wood xylophone, 14 key, C pentatonic
This composition has three xylophone parts that can be progressively layered on top of one another and be played together. The
first section was composed to develop the various types of sticking patterns and melodic intervals that players need to master as
they grow in the tradition. As you might notice, each new motive incorporates a part of the previous motive which builds into a
progression of tunes that are connected but also grow into new musical possibilities.
The buzz that this instrument produces is intentional and the instrument is perceived to be dead if the full timbre and buzzing
resonance is not present. This buzzing sound is created by a spider egg sack that is attached to vibrate over a hole on each gourd
resonator. The added buzz is a desired aesthetic by the Dagara people, and the instrument being played today is considered to be of
fine artistic value.

Kete - Traditional Medieval music of the Akan, arr. by Sowah Mensah and Colleen Haas
Traditional Akan percussion ensemble and Antenteben flutes
This music serves a formal ceremonial salutation for royalty within the Akan group in central and southern Ghana. Musicians
and dancers perform for their particular ruler, and gestures in the dance speak to their accomplishments and domains of power.
Musicians and dancers assigned to royalty carries high stakes as they can be expelled from the village or fined a high price if they
make an error or put on a mediocre performance.

Biographies
An Giang University was established on the basis of An Giang College of Education, in accordance Dr. Colleen Haas is an
with the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 241/1999/QĐ-TTg in December 30, 1999, as a public training ethnomusicologist and has served as
institute among the universities of Vietnam. The University embraces the mission of being a center faculty since 2011 in the African and
for educational training and development (multi-level and multidisciplinary) in order to meet the African American Studies program
learning needs of An Giang Province and the Mekong Delta. The University serves the comprehensive at ISU. Though trained in concert
development of the Mekong Delta and the country in the process of industrialization, modernization, percussion, Haas has devoted over
and international integration. 25 years of study of West African
and Afro-Brazilian percussion
Since its establishment, An Giang University has welcomed and worked with more than 948 international
traditions with master teachers
delegations, more than 2.800 scholars from over 160 institutes, and various universities from many
in the U.S. and abroad including
countries around world; AGU has also signed 56 memorandums of cooperation with institutions and
Bernard Woma and Sowah Mensah.
universities from various countries for exchanging teachers and students, cooperating in training and
Haas also works as a professional
research, and organizing international scientific seminars and conferences.
musician throughout the U.S. and is
By 2030, An Giang University strives to become a center of higher education and multi-disciplinary and multi- a master teacher for the Smithsonian
level training, establishing itself as one of the strongest, internationally recognized universities in conducting World Music Pedagogy Certification
research and technology, in its practical application, and in community service and development. Program at Indiana University.

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GUEST ARTISTS WITH ISU STUDENTS AND FACULTY
with special guests the Batesville Middle / High School Gyil Ensemble

Friday, March 15, 2019, 7:30 pm, University Hall Theater

Program

Opening Remarks: Dr. Christopher McGrew, Director, Center for Global Engagement

Mang Poo Tom Dok Traditional Northeast Thailand

Dr. Wannapha Yannavut in collaboration with Mahidol and
Indiana State University Percussion Ensembles
Nut Wuthithepbuncha, Tawanrat Suksa-ard, Thanaphat Pratjaroenwanit,
Brandon Dowell, Matthew Parker, and Davis Young, percussion

Ma No Rah Boo Cha Yan Thai Traditional Music

Sen Kam Nueng Thai Traditional Music
St. Gabriel School Percussion Ensemble
Mr. Lertsak Raksujarit, music director

Two Chinese Folksongs

Pastorale
The Early Morning in Miao Mountain
Xiocheng Jia, violin; Martha Krasnican, piano

Batesville Middle /High School Gyil Ensemble

Welcome Song
Kpanlogo
Kpanlogo 2
Interlaken Jam
Ya Ya Kole
Tomieylu
Bawa
Cadence Campbell, Kyler Daulton, Cali Fletcher, Ryan Geis, Kelly Gole,
Pierce Herbert, Kaylin Hinners, Georgia Mertz, Emily Meyer, Margaret Wilson

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 ISU Jazz Ensemble and Friends from around the world

The Git Bill Holman

Garapan Benjamin Taylor
Soul Intro and The Chicken Alfred James Ellis & Jaco Pastorius
Arr. Kris Berg
Saxophones
Nathaniel Chelf (alto), Jon Allender (alto), Logan Flick (tenor), Kelly Fallon (tenor), Rose Schaffer (bari)
Trumpets
Rebecca “Chuck” Bettridge, Chris Halstead, Seth Arnold, Brayden Gudell
Trombones
Randy Mitchell, Norm Hanson, Nathaniel Flynn, Chandler Ellis (bass)
Rhythm Section
John Camp (piano), Antonio Duran (guitar), Rachel Hoots (aux), Christopher Grant (bass), Sam Roten (drums)

Biographies
Alec Branstetter is the director of the Batesville MS/HS Gyil Ensemble, The Batesville Middle School/High School Gyil Ensemble is an
and the general music teacher at Batesville Middle School. He is also a after school African xylophone ensemble that is offered to
graduate of Indiana State University where he earned a degree in Music students grade 6-12. The ensemble consists of any student
Education. Throughout his professional career has brought his joy of grades 6-12 who is interested in joining. The group uses
music to multiple ensembles across the state of Indiana. Where he served African xylophones from Ghana to play traditional and
in numerous teaching roles and leadership positions. He now teaches at newly created songs. The group has a very rich tradition
Batesville Middle school as the general music teacher. While at Batesville that includes hosting numerous guest artists, and having
Alec brings a love and appreciation of music from all over the world. performances around the state every year. The list of the
Including, teaching one of two Gyil ensembles in the state of Indiana, and ensemble’s’ performances includes performing at Indiana
also teaching a high school level steel drum ensemble. While at Batesville Music Educators Convention, and the University Miami of
he has continued a great tradition of exposing students to world music by Ohio. The ensemble has also had the privilege to play at
receiving grants to expand the world music classroom, and by bringing in the Indiana State House, The Indiana State Museum, and
guest artists. During this time, he has been a vision fund grant recipient, The Rhythm Discovery Center. The ensembles main goal
has hosted a steel drum workshop with Dr. Jimmy Finnie and Dr. Chris is to continue the tradition of the Gyil while also exposing
Tanner, and has hosted a night of steel drums concert with the Miami of students of all ages to different cultures throughout the
Ohio Steel Band. Alec has made a pledge to continue to expose students world. The Batesville Middle School/High Gyil Ensemble is
from all over the state to music of different cultures while also bringing his under the direction of Mr. Alec Branstetter.
love of music to students of all ages.

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School of Music
Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809