Published April 5, 2024
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April 9 - ULM Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m., Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
April 15 – Bayou Steel, 7:30 pm., Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
April 16 – Bayou la Belle and Warhawk Singers, 7:30 pm., Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital
Hall
April 17 – Flute Choir, 7:30 pm., Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
April 22 – Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 pm., Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is preparing
for several upcoming spring concerts. All concerts are open to the public. Read on
for details about each event.
Chamber Singers
Join ULM’s Chamber Singers on April 9 at 7:30 pm in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital
Hall for a stunning performance of crowd favorite tunes such as “This Little Light
of Mine” arr. by the late Louisiana composer Moses Hogan, “Paralyzed” (a pop song
by Finger 11) arr. by ULM student and member of the ensemble, Sarah Talmage, and a
fun, upbeat arrangement of a song called “Feller From Fortune.”
“We have four seniors who are graduating, and I want to dedicate this varied concert
to them with thanks and special memories,” said ensemble conductor and professor of
music Dr. Deborah Chandler.
Cost of admission is $5, but is free for students, faculty and staff who present their
ID.
ULM Percussion Ensemble and Bayou Steel
The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts is proud to
present two percussion concerts this semester. Bayou Steel will be in concert on April
15, and the ULM Percussion Ensemble will be in concert on April 22, with both concerts
held at 7:30 p.m. in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall.
Bayou Steel will be performing an exciting concert with songs by the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Fun., Earth, Wind & Fire, Matthew Wilder, Nintendo favorites, and more. This
program involves traditional steel band tunes and arrangements made by ULM students,
Madison DeCou and Nicolas Irby, who are members of Bayou Steel.
The ULM Percussion Ensemble is the premier percussion performing group on campus.
These dedicated students work collaboratively to create a special performance each
semester. This semester's concert features traditional percussion ensemble works to
modern works that use non-traditional instruments and electronic accompaniment. Polar
Night by Erik Texter is inspired by the Northern Lights, and Double Music by John
cage and Lou Harrison creates interesting timbres and textures through the use of
brake drums, bowls, cowbells, and water gong, and Tinplay by Per Andreasson, a Swedish
Rockstar's first work for percussion ensemble.
“I am very proud of the dedication the ULM Percussion students show when preparing
for these concerts each semester. Last semester our Bayou Steel concert was cancelled
due to weather, so we are excited to be able to share both semesters' setlists with
everyone,” said Dr. Kathryn Irwin, Director of Percussion at ULM. “This ULMPE concert
will have something for everyone to enjoy. The students have worked extremely hard
to put on two fantastic concerts for everyone, so make sure not to miss either one!”
Tickets for each show will cost $5 at the door, however, students, faculty, and staff
can get into the shows for free upon presenting their ID.
Bayou la Belle and Warhawk Singers
Join Bayou la Belle and Warhawk Singers for an evening of celebrating the joy of singing
together! ULM's soprano/alto and tenor/bass choral ensembles will present a diverse
program of selections that are "signatures" of well-known vocal groups, including
The Real Group, The King's Singers, Elektra, The Kingston Trio, U2, The Buffalo Bills,
and more. The concert will be on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn
Recital Hall- come ready to join on a tune or two!
Tickets for this show will cost $5 at the door, however, students, faculty, and staff
can get into the shows for free upon presenting their ID.
Flute Choir
Join the School of Visual and Performing Arts on April 17 at 7:30 pm at the Emy-Lou
Biedenharn Recital Hall for a night of beautiful flute music.
“We are playing some wonderful pieces for flute ensemble,” said Sandra Lunte, Professor
of Flute. “We are doing transcriptions of works by composers Amy Beach, Gustav Holst,
and others, and doing a fun work written specifically for flute choir by composer
Mike Lyons. His works "Into the Deep Forest" and " Breadcrumbs and Celebrations" evokes
images of fairy tales and mystical things!”
Tickets for this show will cost $5 at the door, however, students, faculty, and staff
can get into the shows for free upon presenting their ID.
