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Talent seen at Montage concert in Fine Arts


The UTM Department of Music presented its fourth annual Montage Concert on Tuesday night in the Harriet Fulton Theater of Fine Arts at 8 p.m.

The Montage Concert showcased many talents and pieces. Included in the evening’s instrumental performances were the Jazz Band’s You Lika’ Da Juice by Victor Lopez, Disco Inferno arranged by Tom Wallace and performed by the Pep Band, and, I Wonder as I Wander by John Jacob Niles and arranged by Ann Cameron Pearce, performed by the Flute Choir.

The Montage also included some vocal performances. Included in these were The Vagabond from The Songs of Travel by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by Nathan Harrison, a bass, and accompanied by Delana Easley on piano, Sing Unto God from Judas Maccabaens by George Frederick Handel, Music, When Soft Voices Die by Eugene Butler, and Waters Ripple and Flow arranged by Deems Taylor, all performed by the University Singers.

The Percussion Ensemble really pleased the crowd with Chromatic Fantasy, composed by UTM’s Professor Scott Roberts.

Chromatic Fantasy was “one of our favorites,” said percussionist Bryan Winningham.

They also played a piece called Stubernic by Mark Ford.
“Stubernic was supposed to be a serious piece, but antics were added to increase entertainment value,” said percussionist Josh Petty.

This was a marimba piece with a comical twist, in that every time the audience thought the piece was over, the players would begin to play once more.

The New Pacer Singers sang a couple of selections from the musical, Big River, by Roger Miller.

Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Lambert, they sang songs about country living.

The performance of Big River will open at the Harriet Fultion Theater on April 18 and 19, with the New Pacer singers performing.

Performed by the Wind Enesemble, Pastime by Jack Stamp is a tribute to baseball.

The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Gregg Gausline, played another piece titled Sea Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

The Montage was a great success and gave many talented students, as well as faculty, the opportunity to really show their talents.