The Coker College Music Program will present the Coker College Concert Band’s Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 in the Watson Theater of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center.
Featuring the Coker Concert Band, the Coker Jazz Ensemble and the Coker Flute Choir, the concert will be directed by Steve and Penny Rogers with guest conductors Mark Dickinson and Miranda Easterling.
“The recital will include a variety of band pieces, from traditional marches, to New Orleans jazz, to an arrangement of music by George Gershwin,” said Graham Wood, associate professor of music and coordinator of the music and musical theatre programs. “If you like instrumental music, there's a little something for everyone. The Concert Band is a true community ensemble made up of Coker Students, local area public school students—including several from the Governor's School for Science and Math—and local Hartsville community members.”
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Rogers at band@coker.edu.
Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U.S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S.C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
March 10: The 2015 All-County Music Festival at Coker College
Coker College's Music Program is hosting the 2015 All-County Music Festival on Tuesday, March 10.
This event will see over 150 middle and high school intermediate/advanced music students and their music teachers from the Darlington County School District descending upon the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center and Coker College for a day of clinics with guest clinicians for chorus and band/strings. The day will culminate in a public performance that evening at 6:00 pm in the Watson Theater.
"We will celebrate the extraordinary musical talent being cultivated right here in Darlington County,” says Serena Hill-LaRoche, assistant professor of music and site coordinator of the event. “These young musicians will have the opportunity to work with vibrant and innovative guest clinicians who are passionate about music education in our schools. The Coker College campus and Elizabeth Boatwright Performing Arts Center are the perfect backdrop and the ideal environment for these gifted students to be inspired and challenged."
"The purpose of the All-County Music Festival is to broaden the music education of Darlington County students and to provide opportunities for more advanced training in instrumental and vocal music through clinical study and performance,” says Marisa Johnson, Arts and Innovative Programs Coordinator for the Darlington County School District. “This annual festival will give our students a chance to receive in-depth music instruction from guest clinicians who are experts in their chosen music field. There were 158 middle and high school students nominated by school music instructors based on their musical knowledge, showmanship, and overall talent in the field. Music programs in our schools play an important role in the lives of students. It gives our students an opportunity to explore multiple skill sets. This festival highlighting our talented students will be a proud event for the Darlington County School System and we are so very thankful to Coker College for hosting and increasing their partnership with our district and students."
Guest clinicians for the event are Mr. David W. Carter, Jr. and Coker Singers conductor Mr. Dustin Ousley. Participating young musicians will include students from Darlington Middle, Hartsville Middle, Hartsville High, Mayo High, Rosenwald Middle, and Spaulding Middle Schools.
The guest clinicians biographies:
David W. Carter, Jr., a native of Charleston, SC, holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Music Education degree with a focus in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi. Currently, David is pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Education with a focus in Conducting also from the University of Southern Mississippi. At the University of Southern Mississippi, David served as a graduate assistant for both the university bands and jazz bands. As a graduate assistant for the jazz bands, he worked with Director of Jazz Studies, Mr. Larry Panella, directing the Jazz Lab Band II, coaching various jazz combos, performing in both the Jazz Lab I and the USM Jazz Sextet, and lecturing for jazz improvisation classes. His duties for the university bands included working with the marching band, the "Pride of Mississippi," the concert ensembles, and guest lecturing for undergraduate conducting and music education classes. Mr. Carter's professional affiliations include the National Band Association (NBA), The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), South Carolina Teaching Fellows, The South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA), Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, The International Trumpet Guild (ITG) and The Jazz Education Network (JEN). David currently serves as Director of Bands at Cane Bay High School located in the beautiful low country of Summerville, South Carolina. Under his direction, his students and bands have earned numerous Superior ratings at various competitions and festivals. He also serves as a brass instructor with the Coastal Surge Drum and Bugle Corps.
Dustin Ousley currently teaches conducting and music education methods at Coker College where he is also the director of the Coker Singers. For seven years, Dustin was the choral director at Fred T. Foard High School in Newton, North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts in music from Furman University in 2003 where he was mentored by the recently retired Dr. Bing Vick. He received a master’s degree in Choral Conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2005. Dustin has previously served as the director of the Catawba Valley Community Chorus in Conover, North Carolina (2006-2010) and as the music director of several musicals at Community Theatre of Greensboro, Weaver Academy, Lexington Youth Theatre, and Hickory Community Theatre. He has also been very active in community theatre throughout his musical career having played roles in over 40 musicals with the South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville Little Theatre, Hickory Community Theatre, the Green Room, UNCG Opera Theatre, Greensboro Opera Company, and Creative Arts Shoestring Theatre over the past 15 years. Dustin is currently a full-time student in the doctoral music program at the University of South Carolina in the area of choral conducting. At USC, he teachers music theory, aural skills, and is the director of the Women’s Chorus. Dustin will complete requirements for the doctoral degree this spring
This event will see over 150 middle and high school intermediate/advanced music students and their music teachers from the Darlington County School District descending upon the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center and Coker College for a day of clinics with guest clinicians for chorus and band/strings. The day will culminate in a public performance that evening at 6:00 pm in the Watson Theater.
"We will celebrate the extraordinary musical talent being cultivated right here in Darlington County,” says Serena Hill-LaRoche, assistant professor of music and site coordinator of the event. “These young musicians will have the opportunity to work with vibrant and innovative guest clinicians who are passionate about music education in our schools. The Coker College campus and Elizabeth Boatwright Performing Arts Center are the perfect backdrop and the ideal environment for these gifted students to be inspired and challenged."
"The purpose of the All-County Music Festival is to broaden the music education of Darlington County students and to provide opportunities for more advanced training in instrumental and vocal music through clinical study and performance,” says Marisa Johnson, Arts and Innovative Programs Coordinator for the Darlington County School District. “This annual festival will give our students a chance to receive in-depth music instruction from guest clinicians who are experts in their chosen music field. There were 158 middle and high school students nominated by school music instructors based on their musical knowledge, showmanship, and overall talent in the field. Music programs in our schools play an important role in the lives of students. It gives our students an opportunity to explore multiple skill sets. This festival highlighting our talented students will be a proud event for the Darlington County School System and we are so very thankful to Coker College for hosting and increasing their partnership with our district and students."
Guest clinicians for the event are Mr. David W. Carter, Jr. and Coker Singers conductor Mr. Dustin Ousley. Participating young musicians will include students from Darlington Middle, Hartsville Middle, Hartsville High, Mayo High, Rosenwald Middle, and Spaulding Middle Schools.
The guest clinicians biographies:
David W. Carter, Jr., a native of Charleston, SC, holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Music Education degree with a focus in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi. Currently, David is pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Education with a focus in Conducting also from the University of Southern Mississippi. At the University of Southern Mississippi, David served as a graduate assistant for both the university bands and jazz bands. As a graduate assistant for the jazz bands, he worked with Director of Jazz Studies, Mr. Larry Panella, directing the Jazz Lab Band II, coaching various jazz combos, performing in both the Jazz Lab I and the USM Jazz Sextet, and lecturing for jazz improvisation classes. His duties for the university bands included working with the marching band, the "Pride of Mississippi," the concert ensembles, and guest lecturing for undergraduate conducting and music education classes. Mr. Carter's professional affiliations include the National Band Association (NBA), The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), South Carolina Teaching Fellows, The South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA), Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, The International Trumpet Guild (ITG) and The Jazz Education Network (JEN). David currently serves as Director of Bands at Cane Bay High School located in the beautiful low country of Summerville, South Carolina. Under his direction, his students and bands have earned numerous Superior ratings at various competitions and festivals. He also serves as a brass instructor with the Coastal Surge Drum and Bugle Corps.
Dustin Ousley currently teaches conducting and music education methods at Coker College where he is also the director of the Coker Singers. For seven years, Dustin was the choral director at Fred T. Foard High School in Newton, North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts in music from Furman University in 2003 where he was mentored by the recently retired Dr. Bing Vick. He received a master’s degree in Choral Conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2005. Dustin has previously served as the director of the Catawba Valley Community Chorus in Conover, North Carolina (2006-2010) and as the music director of several musicals at Community Theatre of Greensboro, Weaver Academy, Lexington Youth Theatre, and Hickory Community Theatre. He has also been very active in community theatre throughout his musical career having played roles in over 40 musicals with the South Carolina Children's Theatre, Greenville Little Theatre, Hickory Community Theatre, the Green Room, UNCG Opera Theatre, Greensboro Opera Company, and Creative Arts Shoestring Theatre over the past 15 years. Dustin is currently a full-time student in the doctoral music program at the University of South Carolina in the area of choral conducting. At USC, he teachers music theory, aural skills, and is the director of the Women’s Chorus. Dustin will complete requirements for the doctoral degree this spring
Monday, November 10, 2014
November 23: Coker College's Fall Choral Concert
Coker College Music Program
presents
Fall Choral Concert
Sunday, November 23, 2014
4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
213 West Home Avenue
Hartsville, SC
Don't miss this opportunity to hear choral music presented by two of Coker's outstanding choirs. The event features the highly select, auditioned Coker Chamber Singers and the popular Men's Vocal Ensemble in concert. A wide variety of choral repertoire from the classics to folk songs to barbershop to contemporary works will be performed - something sure to suit your musical taste!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
December 4th: 'Live at Central' to feature the Coker College Music Program
For the “Live @ Central” evening, the Program begins at 6:30 on December 4th. There is a dinner at 5:30pm. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Reservation for dinner at 843-662-3218. Central United Methodist Church is located at 265 West Cheves Street in downtown Florence.
Friday, November 8, 2013
November 11th - 12th: Coker College to hold Centennial Celebration to honor Benjamin Britten
The Coker College Music Program will present a two-day event Nov. 11-12 to honor the Centennial Celebration of composer Benjamin Britten. Britten, an English composer born in 1913, spent several years writing and performing in America. Coker will join hundreds of colleges and universities around the country in celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Included in the two-day event will be lectures, recitals and concerts from Coker faculty, students and guest artists who will perform several of Britten’s works. The works that will be performed include Rejoice in the Lamb, The Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo and Charm of Lullabies, as well as several of his folksong arrangements.
“We are excited to make our contribution to the Benjamin Britten movement of schools hosting centennial events,” said Serena Hill-LaRoche, assistant professor of music and coordinator of vocal studies. “Our goal is to immerse the campus and community in the colorful and picturesque world of Britten through performances, lectures and other educational opportunities. We feel we have a strong lineup that will capture the essence of this famous composer.”
The centennial celebration will include six events: two on Monday, Nov. 11 and four on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the celebration begins with an opening lecture and reception in Coker’s Black Box Theater, led by guest speaker Sarah Williams (University of South Carolina). Following that, at 7:30 p.m., will be a guest artists recital in Watson Theater put on by Ron Brendel (Lee University) and Catherine Garner (East Carolina University).
Tuesday’s events kick off at 10 a.m. in the Recital Hall with a master class from guest clinician Jami Rhodes (East Carolina University). A short lecture on Britten stage works, with performances by Coker students, will follow at 2 p.m. in the Recital Hall. At 5 p.m., a faculty/guest artist recital from Hill-LaRoche, Rhodes and Garner will take place in Watson Theater.
The two-day event concludes on Tuesday with a Britten gala concert featuring the Coker Singers, Coker faculty and guest artists. This is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hartsville.
Britten was an English composer who became popular during the 1940s. His career as a composer was matched by his ability as a performer. He was both a refined pianist and a spontaneous and fluent conductor.
Some of Britten’s famous works include The Rape of Lucretia (1946), Noye’s Fludde (1957), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1960) and Death in Venice (1971-73).
For more information on the two-day event, contact Hill-LaRoche at 843-383-8061 or shill@coker.edu.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
December 4th: 'Live @ Central' to feature Coker College's Music Program
The Live at Central Christmas program begins with the return of the students and faculty of the Coker College Music Program. The Coker Christmas Festival features the college’s premier choral ensemble, the Coker Singers, as well as the Chamber Singers, Men’s Vocal Ensemble, and members of the music faculty. This is a return command performance, as many of you remember these musicians began our Christmas music season last year. The program will be led by Dr. Will Carswell, Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Coker College and the Music Director and Conductor of the Masterworks Choir in Florence.
For the “Live @ Central” evening, the Program begins at 6:30 on December 4th. There is a dinner at 5:30pm. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Reservation for dinner at 843-662-3218. Central United Methodist Church is located at 265 West Cheves Street in downtown Florence.
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