The Fulbright College department of music will feature the Spectrum Trio in concert on Friday evening, Oct. 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. They will be performing “Trio” for flute, oboe, and piano by Madeleine Dring, “Italian Dance” for oboe and piano by Madeleine Dring, “Sonata” for flute and piano by Bonus, “Serenade sous bois” by Hedwige Chretien, “Impromptu No. 1″ by Thea Musgrave, and “Litanies,” by Marilyn Shrude.
The Spectrum Trio has gained a reputation for impeccable musicianship and innovative programming. The pleasing combination of flute, oboe, and piano is enhanced by Spectrum’s expressive musical style and unified ensemble playing. The trio has performed together since 1990 in several states. Ronda Mains, Theresa Delaplain, and Barbara Fast are all active solo performers as well as members of other touring ensembles. Ronda Mains teaches flute and is chair of the Music Department at the University of Arkansas. Theresa Delapalin teaches oboe at the University of Arkansas, and Barbara Fast teaches piano pedagogy and is Keyboard Department Chair at the University of Oklahoma.
This concert will feature music by women composers. One of the works was recently commissioned by Spectrum, with the help of a generous private grant. This work, called Litanies, by the composer Marilyn Shrude, was premiered in July by Spectrum Trio at the International Double Reed Society convention in Provo, Utah. The trio is pleased to present some fascinating newly-discovered works by female composers, including works by Dring, Chrietien, Bonus, and McConchy.
The Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall is located in the Fine Arts Building on the UA campus. Free parking is available in the parking deck, which can be accessed from Stadium Drive and is located directly to the west of the Fine Arts Building. The admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, please call Theresa Delaplain at (479) 575-6385 or visit the Music Department website at www.uark.edu/depts/uamusic.
