Press Release | January 28, 2023 | “Bookmarks from japan”
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APPALACHIA: A SOUTHEASTERN WIND SYMPHONY Presents “bookmarks from japan”
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LOGAN CAMPBELL presents concert in conjunction with the knoxville asian festival featuring shamisen knoxville
KNOXVILLE, TN - January 28, 2023 - Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony comes back home to Knoxville, Tennessee, for its third concert of the season, “Bookmarks from Japan.” The concert will feature works by Japanese composers Yasuhide Ito, Hirokazu Fukushima, and Soichi Konagaya, concluding with “Bookmarks from Japan,” by American composer, Julie Giroux. The concert will be held February 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Knoxville Catholic High School’s Gregory the Great Auditorium.
Appalachia has partnered with the Knoxville Asian Festival on this concert to present a pre-concert “mini-festival” that will include interactive displays and various demonstrations, including a Kendo demonstration. The concert will also include a performance from Shamisen Knoxville who will perform traditional and contemporary pieces arranged for shamisen choir. Artistic Director, Logan Campbell says, “I, along with our participants, are extremely excited to showcase the incredible music of this rich culture.
The highlighted work of the concert will be Julie Giroux’s Symphony No. 4, “Bookmarks from Japan.” Inspired by six bookmarks Julie received, these works of art were completed by famous Japanese artists depicting locations all over Japan, such as Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa and views from Mt. Fuji, to name a few. Campbell notes: “One major highlight is the fifth movement, ‘Evening Snow at Kambara,’ where a small trio of alto flute, piano, and harp create sounds of light snowfall. This contrasting movement is a powerful picture of the beauty found even in the darkest moments of the year."
"Since our second season, we have enjoyed celebrating the diversity of our world in our third concert each year,” says Campbell. “With our cultural programs, we aim to collaborate with area organizations who also serve the culture we are highlighting. This year, we are honored to work with the Knoxville Asian Festival and share elements of Japanese culture in more visual and physical ways. Consider coming out early to enjoy this exciting element of our program!"
The concert, “Bookmarks from Japan” by Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony and Shamisen Knoxville will be held at Knoxville Catholic High School and begin at 7:00 PM EST, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Pre-concert displays and demonstrations will begin at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased by card online or with cash or check at the door.
Photo courtesy of Grace Berardo
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“Bookmarks from Japan”
February 11, 7:00 PM
Pre-concert mini-festival begins at 6:00 PM
Knoxville Catholic High School Gregory the Great Auditorium
9245 Fox Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37923
Tickets $10 per person.
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About Appalachia: Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony is an intercollegiate wind ensemble that strives to offer the Appalachian region of our nation quality music through performances that highlight the works of Southeastern composers, while also creating networking opportunities for young musicians from regional universities. More information can be found at https://appalachiasws.squarespace.com
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Contact: Grace Berardo
Director of Marketing
E-mail: appalachiasws@gmail.com
Press Release | October 21, 2022 | “Chamber for a change”
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APPALACHIA: A SOUTHEASTERN WIND SYMPHONY Presents CHAMBER FOR A CHANGE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LOGAN CAMPBELL Leads APPALACHIA in CONCERT OF CHAMBER WORKS FOR WINDS
GREENVILLE, SC - October 21, 2022 - Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony returns to Greenville, South Carolina for its second concert of the season, “Chamber for a Change.” Featuring works old and new performed by collegiate musicians and young professionals from across the southeast, the concert will be held November 5, 2022 at 7:30 PM in Furman University’s Herring Music Pavilion.
Artistic Director, Logan Campbell, will lead the ensemble of some of Appalachia’s finest as he returns to his undergraduate alma mater, Furman University. Says Campbell, “Appalachia has worked very hard to prepare and present high-quality wind ensemble repertoire in our five seasons, but we are very excited to highlight our versatility with chamber music selections that also shape our medium in important ways.”
Musical selections include chamber works for winds such as Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja,” Katahj Copley’s “Serenade,” and others. The concert will also feature Igor Stravinsky’s “Octet for Wind Instruments.”
“Works like Valerie Coleman’s stunning Umoja and Katahj Copley’s Serenade illuminate the newer approach to wind chamber repertoire,” says Campbell, who formed Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony back in 2019. “This ensemble has continued to be a true joy in the groups I work with because of the enthusiastic musicians who come into every project with excitement and professionalism. We are proud of our musicians and I am honored to work with them along their journey in music.”
“Chamber for a Change” will be held at Furman University’s Harper Hall in the Herring Music Pavilion. Concert will be at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are free of charge, with a suggested donation of $10 or more.
Photo courtesy of Grace Berardo
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“Chamber for a Change”
November 5, 7:30 PM
Furman University Herring Music Pavilion 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613
Tickets free, with suggested donation of $10
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About Appalachia: Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony is an intercollegiate wind ensemble that strives to offer the Appalachian region of our nation quality music through performances that highlight the works of Southeastern composers, while also creating networking opportunities for young musicians from regional universities. More information can be found at https://appalachiasws.squarespace.com
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Contact: Grace Berardo
Director of Marketing
E-mail: appalachiasws@gmail.com
PRESS RElease | August 29, 2022 | “Looking Back Moving Forward”
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Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony Presents “Looking Back, Moving Forward”
Artistic Director Logan Campbell Leads Appalachia in First Concert of their Fifth Season
KNOXVILLE, TN - August 29, 2022 - Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony kicks off their fifth season with “Looking Back, Moving Forward.” Featuring works old and new performed by collegiate musicians and young professionals from across the southeast, the concert will be held September 3, 7:00 PM at Knoxville Catholic High School.
Musical selections include an arrangement of the traditional hymn, “Be Thou My Vision” by David Gillingham, “La Procession du Rocio,” by the 20th century Spanish composer, Joaquin Turina, and the pieces “A Mother of a Revolution” and “Come Sunday” by contemporary American composer, Omar Thomas. The concert will also include the premier of “Looking Back, Moving Forward” by Maryville College alumnus, Chris Blankenship.
Photo courtesy of Grace Berardo
Artistic Director, and graduate of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Logan Campbell, will lead the ensemble of students from colleges across the southeast in a concert about faith and hope for the future.
“Looking Back, Moving Forward” will be held at Knoxville Catholic High School in their auditorium. Concert will be at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at appalachiasws.squarespace.com for $10 per person. Tickets will also be available at the door - cash or check only.
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“Looking Back, Moving Forward”
September 3, 7:00 PM
Knoxville Catholic High School 9245 Fox Lonas Drive NW, Knoxville, TN 37923
Tickets $10 per person.
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About Appalachia: Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony is an intercollegiate wind ensemble that strives to offer the Appalachian region of our nation quality music through performances that highlight the works of Southeastern composers, while also creating networking opportunities for young musicians from regional universities. More information can be found at https://appalachiasws.squarespace.com
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Contact: Grace Berardo
Director of Marketing
E-mail: appalachiasws@gmail.com
This project was funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee
