Cal Day with the Department of Music
Sat Apr 21, 2018
Hertz Concert Hall
Works by Debussy
9:30-11 125 Morrison Hall
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the French composer Claude Debussys death. Hear a mini-marathon of Debussys piano works by students of the music department.
UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
11-12:30 Hertz Hall, concert stage
Established in 1923, the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra is the oldest performing arts ensemble in the University of California system. Join us on Cal Day for a performance of Chaussons Poème, Glazunovs Concerto for Saxophone, and Mozarts First Flute Concerto in G Major. Featuring Zemei Zeng on violin, Alan Huang on saxophone, and Hallie Jo Gist on flute. David Milnes, music director.
Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective
11:30-12, 125 Morrison Hall
Students from the Berkeley Nu Jazz Collective, directed by Myra Melford, play a set.
Carillon Recitals
12-4 Campanile (Sather Tower)
Hear 10-minute carillon recitals each hour, on the hour, beginning at noon. University carillonist Jeff Davis and Cal staff and students perform solo works, carillon duets, and Cal songs. The Campanile Esplanade and the Faculty Glade are good places to listen.
Javanese Gamelan Ensemble
12:15-1:15 255 Morrison Hall
Students in the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, directed by Midiyanto and Ben Brinner, hold an open rehearsal for an upcoming concert on beautiful antique instruments.
The Music Connection: Instrument Petting Zoo
12:30-2:30 128 Morrison Hall
The Music Connection is an on-campus group that provides free music tutoring to children in the surrounding Berkeley community. Drop by to play your favorite instrument, introduce yourself or your children to a new instrument, or simply learn more about music at Berkeley!
African Drumming and Dance
12:45-1:15 Hertz Hall, south patio
Students from C.K. Ladzekpos African Music Ensemble perform traditional African music and dance.
Celli@Berkeley
1:30-2:15 Hertz Hall breezeway
Celli@Berkeley is an all-cello ensemble that aims to explore the possibilities of the cello. Four members will perform cello quartet arrangements of pop-songs, movie scores, classical pieces, and more!
Vocal Student Recital
1:30-2:15 Hertz Hall, concert stage
Students of the music departments 150B vocal performance studies gives a short recital.
University Gospel Chorus
2:30-3 Hertz Hall, south patio
The University Gospel Chorus directed by Mark Wilson performs gospel standards.
Chamber Music
2:30-4 125 Morrison Hall
Chamber groups coached by Leighton Fong perform works by various composers.
University Baroque Ensemble
3:15-4 Hertz Hall, concert stage
The University Baroque Ensemble directed by Christine Brandes performs works by various Baroque composers on period instruments.