From opera to jazz, students and faculty of the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music will present the Collage Music Fundraiser Concert, Tuesday, in the University Theatre — admission is $25.
“This fundraiser is designed to assist students with their studies at Lamar and improve their overall experience,” Brian Shook, department chair and associate professor of music, said. “The funds can be used for scholarships, improvement of resources, guest artists, etc.”
Performances will feature 10 ensembles from the department’s large ensembles, small chamber groups, and a variety of students and faculty members.
“It’s basically a show and tell of the music arts programs,” Maesey Arnett, senior percussionist, said.
Audience members will get a taste of a wide variety of music styles, Shook said.
“My favorite piece we are playing is ‘Belly Dance’ from symphonic suite, because it has a lot of percussion stuff in it and it’s fast and fun,” Arnett said.
Arnett said the wind ensemble and the choir will also perform together.
“I’m looking forward to the choir piece, because we don’t often get to perform with them, so this will be an interesting experience for a beautiful piece,” she said.
Shook said the bands have been practicing since last semester, and the planning for the event is year-long. It is a time to see so many students perform in a variety of styles and ensembles.
“It is literally a cross-section of everything we do here in terms of performance — every ensemble and area will be highlighted,” he said. “This also provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the many talents of our students.”
For more information, visit lamar.edu/music, or call 880-8144.