Contact: Maridith Geuder
STARKVILLE, Miss.--An April 1 public concert at Mississippi State will feature the rhythms and music of Brazil.
The 7:30 p.m. program takes place in the Bettersworth Auditorium of Giles Hall, home of the university's architecture program.
The event is organized by pianist Rosangela Sebba, a faculty member in the music education department. A native of Brazil, she has conducted extensive research into the rich musical and cultural heritages of South America's largest and most populated country.
Coinciding with Starkville's annual International Fiesta, the festival features chamber music performed by various faculty ensembles.
Mark A. Williams, a University of Alabama faculty member and frequent performer in South America, will be guest artist. In addition to his campus teaching duties, Williams is principal bassoonist with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra--a position he also has held with the Orchestra Symphony of Bahia, Brazil.
Selections and artists include:
--The Trumpet Consort performing the works of Villa-Lobos. An arrangement by Michael Huff will be directed by department head Michael Brown.
--The Percussion Ensemble's performance of "Fred no Frevo" by Ney Rosauro. Jason Baker conducts.
--The MSU Saxophone Trio and MSU Clarinet Choir's presentation of a Villa-Lobos selection conducted by Sheri Falcone.
--The Bassoon Quartet's featured in the works of Ernesto Nazareth.
--An Elaine Peterson-Mark Williams duet performing "Sonata para Dois Fagotes" by Franciso Mignone.
For more information, telephone (662) 325-3070.