Author: L. O'Connor

Instrumental Day Recital – 4/12

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

1:00 p.m.

Student Instrumental Day Recital

 This program features students enrolled this semester in applied instrumental lessons at Perimeter College. Enjoy a varied program of repertoire in the classical and jazz traditions.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Performance Studio, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

Recital: Student Vocal Musicians – 4/5

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

1:00 p.m.

Student Vocal Music Day Program

 This program features students enrolled this semester in applied voice lessons at Perimeter College. Enjoy a varied program of songs in different styles and languages.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Performance Studio, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

Faculty Showcase – 3/27

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Faculty Showcase

Classical and Jazz Music

This concert will be a varied program that showcases the skill of our faculty musicians.

Hear works for piano, voice, trumpet, flute and jazz combo by composers such as

Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, Sergei Prokofiev, and Ned Washington.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Marvin Cole Auditorium, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

Faculty Showcase

Monday, March 27, 2017

8 p.m.

Concert: DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (Ticketed) 3/21

Posted on by L. O'Connor

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra

Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners

First place – sixteen-year old violinist Phoebe Liu – Korngold’s Violin Concerto

Second place – sixteen-year old pianist Yuy Hsiang – Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2

Third place – fourteen-year old cellist Lexine Feng – Lalo’s Cello Concerto

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

8 p.m.

Also on the program is Overture to Nabucco and the world premiere of “Impressions from Japan” by Atlanta composer, Amy Leventhal.

The public is invited to meet the conductor at the 7 p.m. pre-concert conversation.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Marvin Cole Auditorium, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

This event is $5 with a Panther Card.

To purchase tickets you may call 678-891-3565 or buy tickets here.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door. For further information, please refer to http://www.dekalbsymphony.org/

DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra 3/8

Posted on by L. O'Connor

DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra

Winter Concert 2017

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

8 p.m.

The DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra is the honor orchestra of the DeKalb County School System directed by Mr. Earl Kuutti for over 30 years. Composed of enthusiastic young musicians from across DeKalb County, DYS provides musical opportunities beyond the regular curriculum and offers students the chance to learn and perform music from a vast repertoire ranging from Classical to Modern, Opera to Pop, and Musicals to the Movies, recently debuting a new Scottish Symphony.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Marvin Cole Auditorium, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Recital: Student Vocal Music Night Program – 3/6

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Monday, March 6, 2017

8:00 p.m.

Student Vocal Music Night Program

   Select Perimeter College vocal music students will perform a variety of art songs and opera and oratorio arias.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Marvin Cole Auditorium, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

 

Recital: Student Instrumental Night Program – 2/27

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Monday, February 27, 2017

8:00 p.m.

Student Instrumental Night Program

Select Perimeter College instrumental music majors will perform repertoire from

classical music genres.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Marvin Cole Auditorium, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

 

Peach State Opera – Amazing Opportunity – Feb 26

Posted on by L. O'Connor
Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” is a masterpiece of Italian melodrama and one of the most famous operas in all of Western history. A condensed, family-friendly version in English is being brought to the Clarkston campus! This particular performance features student of the DeKalb School of the Arts choral program.
The Peach State Opera serves small communities in Georgia and surrounding states with productions that are thrilling entertainment, whether you are new to opera or a seasoned pro.
This is a ticketed event, but only $5 with a Panther Card!

Sunday, February 26, 2017

3:00 p.m.

Cole Auditorium (Fine Arts Building)

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

 Tosca_poster-rough

 

Clarkston Campus

3735 Memorial College Avenue

Clarkston, GA 30021

For questions about this performance, call Peach State Opera at 678-775-8445.

For tickets visit http://peachstateopera.org/

Aspects of this touring production are made possible by support from the Atlanta Opera Guild.

Master Class: Earl Coleman, baritone

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Professor EARL COLEMAN

will coach select Perimeter College vocal music students in a masterclass on

Monday, January 30th

12:00-2:00PM

This event is free and open to the public.

*This event also counts for concert attendance for music students.

Professor Coleman is the William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Faculty Scholar Chair in Voice at Columbus State University. He is designated as a Master Teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.  His former students may be heard at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Covent Garden, La Scala, and in several Broadway musicals.  His students have been nominated for the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards.  Kelly Cash, Miss America 1987, studied voice with Professor Coleman.  He is in demand nationally and internationally for master classes and workshops.  Professor Coleman also has served as a judge for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, The Singer of the Year Competition, the National Finals of the MTNA Young Artist Voice and Senior Voice Competitions and the NATS Artist Award Competition.

For more information, please call Fine Arts Information, 678-891-3571.

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College

Performance Studio, Clarkston Campus

555 North Indian Creek Drive
Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus
Clarkston, GA 30021

Dekalb Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Concert! – Jan 22

Posted on by L. O'Connor

Featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. 

Narrated by WSB-TV’s Nicole Carr!

Will also feature young dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet. 

This is a family favorite for children of all ages to come and enjoy.  It is a great opportunity for parents and grandparents to introduce their children and grandchildren to live classical, orchestral music.

Also included in the program will be music from Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Arlen’s Over The Rainbow, Holst’s Jupiter, and Sousa’s The Stars And Stripes Forever.

Peter and the Wolf tells the story of Peter and his adventures in the meadow near his home.  Other characters in the story include Peter’s grandfather, a bird, a duck, a cat, a hungry wolf, and hunters.  Each character is represented by their own tune played by certain instruments of the orchestra.  Through the story Peter learns how to cope with life’s challenges and dangers by using courage, creativity, and leadership.  He also discovers in the process the true meaning of caring, friendship, and respect.

January 22nd at 3:00 pm

Gymnasium at Georgia State University, Clarkston campus. 

All tickets will be general admission and are $5. 

To purchase tickets you may do so on our website or you may call 678-891-3565.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door.  Bring the family and come enjoy an afternoon with the symphony!