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Show arts & entertainment A&E editor: Debra Jandreau Phone: 626-7507 'To Dance' or nof isn't a question for Orchesis By Carrie Paterakis a&e writer-The Signpost Orchesis Dance Theatre presents "To Dance," a concert directed by Joanne Lawrence and Erik Stern This lively evening will consist of a sometimes humorous, sometimes confrontational mixture of modern dance. Included in this performance will be other gifted artists, such as Weber State University's Chamber Choir and Percussion Ensemble and a solo marimba accompaniment by Neil Dunn. Several of the pieces will be more fully developed and produced again during the spring Orchesis Dance Theatre concert, April 16-18. "In a studio concert, the students focus on the choreography process without being distracted by the complications of a fully-staged production," Stern said. "After this initial performance, they will have the opportunity to pursue the production complications as the next step in the learning process." Georgia Harren, who also choreographs for Children's Dance Theatre, presents a new work for eight dancers entitled "My Country Tis." It is based on patriotism and how it is expressed in America. The dance plays the percussion of military-style marching against an exploration of Americans who feel deeply for their nation. The performance has the dancers, themselves, singing and playing rousing records of marching band music. Also during the performance, the audience will be able to see WSU faculty apply their talents in a dance piece by Stern. "Nonce" features seven dancers including WSU dance faculty members Lawrence and Harren, combined with the Chamber Choir under the direction of Mark Henderson. The work explores how a cohesive group of individuals are able to respond to each moment. In addition to choreographing the piece, Stern also composed the choral score. Turner's choreography is based on small studies she developed this past summer at the American Dance Festival while under the instruction of Carolyn Adams, Donald McKayle and Linda Tarnay. 'These individuals have helped me to grasp certain magic of imagination and creativity to come forth," Turner said in a press release. "I'm very excited for this opportunity to choreograph on the basis of 'pure' movement to live accompaniment of a marimba piece played by Neil Dunn." "Dance de Lune" by Shaner is representational of the effects of the moon on the tide. It focuses on changes in momentum, on waves and breath, on small and building movements. Shaner's defining instruction to the dancers is to produce a tranquil feeling. The performance will be held Dec. 4-6. For ticket information, contact the Dee Events Center ticket office at 626-8500 or at 1-800-WSU-TIKS, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If tickets are still available, they will be sold at the door one hour before the performance. Orchesis Dance Theatre performs in a military-style dance created from the magic of imagination. Perfection without a lot of practice By Debra Jandreau a&e editor-The Signpost Michael Palumbo, Weber State University faculty member, performed a Viola recital last Monday at Weber State University. Palumbo is the director of orchestral studies and professor of viola at WSU. He recently took over as chair for the performing arts department and has the option of continuing in this position next year, where his talents will be well served. The performance was one of a few faculty recitals performed this quarter. For this recital, Palumbo played the viola dressed in black tie and tails. Frequently at faculty recitals, the audience is few and scattered. However, the room was completely filled at this performance. Palumbo claimed he hadn't had enough practice; it didn't seem to matter to anyone. "This performance was scheduled short because of a lack of practice on my part," Palumbo said. Palumbo performed three pieces of music for this recital. The three pieces of music Palumbo chose did not follow the perception he hadn't had enough time to prepare. The pieces were performed flawlessly. The first song titled "Phantasmagoria, Sonata for Solo Viola" by Maurice Gardner was divided into three sections of themselves. The first section called "Molto Mar Cato E Sonore" sounded at first like Palumbo was tuning his instrument. He drew his bow across the chords in short pulls causing the viola to wine terribly. However, in just a few seconds music filled the room and the sound was resonant and rich. Palumbo performed the first three sections witl lout the assistance of an accompanist During the second section, "Grazioso," Palumbo played a wide variety of chords. The music, at one time, hit the lowest note and slowly went up the scale to the highest This type of running of the scale could be redundant and ineffectual. But Palumbo made his viola sound completely fresh and different. The running was fast and every sound hit the right chord. : " .; I ',.-.aL..: ' i Vocalize the Carols of the Season Area residents conjoin together to vocalize the carols of the season Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at theChristmas Carol 'Sing-In". The free holiday program is at the OgdenTabemacle,21st Street and Washington Blvd. Tlie audience will sing the traditional carols of Christmas, such as "Joy to the World," "Silent Night" "Away in a Manger" "We Three Kings" and"0 Come, All Ye Faithful." Guest conductor is Clayne B. Robinson. Lowell Marriott Harrop is at , the pipe organ. Featured soloists are composerpoet Brenn Hill and Marta Gutierrez, acoampaniedbyGirol Hurst Families, senior citizens and single ' adults are all welcome to come and participate as the "Singing Audience." The idea of Christmas caroling came about as a desire for people to experience the true meaning and spirit of Quistmas contrasted with the commercialization of the season. Palumbo presented a powerful faculty viola recital. In the last section of "Phantasmagoria" titled "Con brio," Palumbo plucked the strings of the viola with his fingers, playing the viola as someone would a guitar. Even though a viola has a bow to pluck the strings, Palumbo's unique talent expressed itself well, making his viola sound beautiful even when he hit the strings with his fingers. The second song titled "Jamaican Rumba" was a favorite of the audience. The music was accompanied by the piano. "This wasn't created for a viola, but we're going to perform it anyway," Palumbo said at the concert. The music was fast and hard. It sounded like a dance band song without the percussion section. The music lasted only two minutes, however people took notice. When Palumbo finished the song, the audience refused to stop clapping. The final section, called "Sonata, Opus 1 1 No. 4" by Paul Hindemith, was by far the longest and most beautiful of the three songs. "My personal favorite was Hindemith," said Tiffany Adams, a WSU music major. Adams left school for a time and has recently returned to complete her major. Not having had the chance to see many recitals, she said Palumbo was well worth it. By the end of the recital, the audience knew the little practice Palumbo said he had was enough to enhance the music professionally and culturally. DEC. 31, 1997 $3 PER PERSON THE EGYPTIAN THEATER 7:00 PM Celebrate New Year's Eve with WSU and Ogden City at this year's First Night Party! |