MSSU Music Department

MSSU Music

April 17, Jazz Orchestra Concert w/guest clinician, Greg Gaston, Thursday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium

Greg Gaston is an innovative percussionist, composer, clinician and educator. He specializes in contemporary drum set techniques, rhythm section consultation, and music technology curriculum integration. Artists with whom he has performed with include; Bobby Shew, Denis DeBlasio, Allen Vizutti, Vincent DiMartino, Rex Richardson, Bob Baca, Tom Brantley, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Diamonds. Percussionists with whom he has studied privately include Dr. Thomas L. Davis (University Of Iowa), James Coffin (University Of Northern Iowa), G. Alan O'Connor, Jeffrey Kowalsky and The Black Earth Percussion Group (Northern Illinois University), Ed Soph, Louis Hayes and Louie Bellson.


Upcoming Events	Audition Dates Wednesday, April 16, 2008 March 25, District Music Festival (small bands), Tuesday, All day, Taylor Auditorium March 26, District Music Festival (large bands), Wednesday, All day, Taylor Auditorium March 27, Jr. Voice Recital, Loria Harrington, Lendi Stirewalt, and Ashley Carey, Thursday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium March 27, District Music Festival (choirs), Thursday, All day, Taylor Auditorium April April 1, Piano Majors Duet Piano Recital, Tuesday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium April 4, District Music Festival – Vocal Solos & Small Ensembles, Friday, All day, Music Department, Hearnes Hall, & Webster Auditorium April 5, District Music Festival – Instrumental Solos & Small Ensembles, Saturday, All day, Music Department, Hearnes Hall, & Webster Auditorium April 9, Jr. Percussion Recital, Matt Brusca, Wednesday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium April 10, Sr. Voice Recital, Katie Wooldridge, Thursday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium April 12, Suzuki Play-In Concert, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Webster Auditorium April 15, Faculty Voice Recital, Larry Stotsbery, Tuesday, 7:30, Webster Auditorium April 17, Jazz Orchestra Concert w/guest clinician, Thursday, 7:30 PM, Webster Auditorium