Jacobsen Series at UPS

The Jacobsen Series at the University of Puget Sound is a concert series that features their school of music faculty, guest artists, students, and alumni.  These concerts are a great way for the public to experience excellent recital performances including many fantastic local musicians.  Ticket money goes to support a UPS scholarship fund.  You get to listen to great music, and support local music education - a win/win situation. 

Here are details on tonight's recital, cut-and-paste from the UPS website:

Chamber music from the late 1800s fin de siècle style of Paris will be featured at University of Puget Sound's first Jacobsen Series concert for the new academic year. The performance by faculty members and student musicians will begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, in Schneebeck Concert Hall on campus. Tickets are required.

The fin de siècle period was a time of upheaval following the withdrawal of German troops from Paris after the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, and the brief Commune of Paris, established by anarchists. The impending end of the century coincided with a new radicalism in the arts, expressed through decadence, scandal, and an escapist devotion to beauty. The music, influenced by composers such as Debussy and Ravel, likewise explored sensuality, renewal, and delicate shadings of sound. The evening's program includes:

Ernest Chausson's Concerto for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet (1889-1891)

Camille Saint-Saëns' Septet for Trumpet, String Quartet, and Double Bass (1881)

Claude Debussy's Violin Sonata (1917)

George Enescu's Légende for trumpet and piano (1906)

Performing are faculty members Duane Hulbert (piano), Timothy Christie (violin), Judson Scott (trumpet), and Stephen Schermer (bass); with student performers Sara Johansen '11, Grace Youn '13, Kendal Freyer '10, and Jack Van Amburg '10.

Admission is $12.50 for the general public; $8.50 for seniors (55+), students, and Puget Sound faculty and staff. It is free for current Puget Sound students. For tickets contact Wheelock Information Center, or order by credit card by calling 253.879.3419. Tickets will be available at the door.

The Jacobsen Series Scholarship Fund awards annual music scholarships to outstanding student performers and scholars. The fund is sustained entirely by ticket sales.

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