Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, will bring his annual International Trombone Seminar to the University of New Mexico July 31-Aug. 9. In addition to providing a rare opportunity for musicians to study with a master, the seminar brings free performances by first-class trombonists from around the world to Albuquerque.
“Since April of 2000, the University of New Mexico Wind Symphony has had an association with the principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic, Joseph Alessi,” UNM Director of Bands Eric Rombach-Kendall said. “Mr. Alessi has recorded two internationally distributed CDs with the UNM Wind Symphony, performed three concerts on our campus and has taught several master classes for our trombone students. In August, we will continue our association by hosting the 2005 Joseph Alessi International Trombone Seminar in the Department of Music.”
Participants in the 2005 seminar will include trombonists from the U.S. Marine Band, the Puerto Rico Symphony, Julliard, the Buffalo Philharmonic, Arizona State University, Baylor University, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the Calgary Philharmonic, Henderson State College, the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Northwestern University, the Florida Orchestra and freelance artists.
Space is still available for auditors to attend all events and participate in individual lessons, trombone quartets and trombone choir. No audition is required for auditors. Applicants may register through the seminar website at http://www.alessiseminar.com or upon arrival at the seminar.
“We are very excited that Mr. Alessi has chosen UNM for the site of his 2005 seminar and these concerts are a very valuable resource for our music community,” Rombach-Kendall said.
The following free concerts are open to the public:
Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Keller Hall: Joseph Alessi Solo Recital.
Aug. 5, 8 p.m., Popejoy Hall: Trombone Concerto Concert. Featuring soloists from the Buffalo Philharmonic, Florida Orchestra, US Marine Band, and Joseph Alessi accompanied by the UNM Wind Symphony.
Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Keller Hall: Solos and Quartets Recital.
Aug. 7, 3 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran: Solos, Quartets, and Trombone. Choir Concert.
Contact: Sari Krosinsky, (505) 277-5813
Posted by scarr at July 18, 2005 05:16 PM