During almost any given week, the halls of the CSI Fine Arts Center are alive with the sound of music. Below are some of the upcoming productions and ticket information. You can learn more about the CSI Music Department here.
September 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Theatre
Del Parkinson began studying piano at age five in his hometown of Blackfoot, Idaho. He now holds a doctor of music degree from Indiana University and a postgraduate diploma from The Juilliard School. He was the recipient of a Fulbright-Hays grant for graduate study in London. He was coordinator of piano instruction at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he taught for eight years, and is now professor of piano at Boise State University, where he joined the faculty in 1985. His London debut recital was on the American Bicentennial Series, and his New York debut recital in Carnegie Recital Hall was sponsored by the Idaho Commission on the Arts. He has performed with the Guadalajara Symphony, the Indiana University Symphony, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the Utah Symphony, and the Boise Philharmonic. He is featured on four compact disc recordings: The American Piano Quartet and The American Piano Duo’s Mendelssohn Two-Piano Concerto, Rachmaninoff Duo Piano Works, and Celebrating Gershwin. He is the recipient of the Boise State University foundation scholar award for creative activity, the Boise mayor’s award for artistic excellence, the Morrison Center honor medallion, the Idaho Commission on the Arts career fellowship award, and the Idaho governor’s award for excellence in the arts. The concert will be preceded by a piano master class at 3 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Recital Hall. General Admission is $5, Students $3 and CSI student's with activity card are free
October 5, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Come hear the winners of our 2008 Youth Soloist Competition Auditions as they thrill you with their musical virtuosity and emotion: Brian Thomsen, alto saxophonist; Emily Vanden Bosch, pianist; and Andrew Bortz, pianist. The Symphony will add Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1. The concert will feature an art exhibit in the foyer before and after the concert featuring the photography of Kim Critchfield. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, or $5 for students.
October 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Recital Hall
Diane Burt, soprano, has ten years of teaching experience at the university level. She enjoys teaching private voice lessons and has directed opera workshops. Recently she directed Menotti’s “Old Maid and the Thief.” She enjoys giving recitals. She was the Idaho state winner of the American Mothers vocal contest in 1998. Her operatic roles include Lucy in “The Telephone” by Menotti; Violetta in “La Traviata” by Verdi; Antonia in “The Tales of Hoffmann” by Offenbach; and Marcellina in “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart. She holds degrees from Brigham Young University, Idaho State University, and a Master of Arts degree from Antioch University. She is married to Dr. Russell Burt of Blackfoot. Together they have five children and four grandchildren. Diane will be accompanied by Mark Neiwirth. The concert will be preceded by a Master Class at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free but there is a suggested donation of $5 to the CSI Music Department Scholarship Fund.
November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
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November 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army's premier touring jazz orchestra. This 19-member big band, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of audiences. Custom compositions and arrangements highlight the group's creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections. Admission is free, but a ticket is required.
November 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Soprano and Jerome native Rebecca Prescott takes a break from a professional singing career in Chicago to come home to share a program of opera, classical, and musical theater highlights. Our Veterans Day concert will feature a salute to honor veterans in our audience and a healthy helping of American music! The concert will feature an art exhibit in the foyer before and after the concert featuring the works of Magic Valley Arts Council artists. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, or $5 for students.
November 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Recital Hall
Jazz lecture recital featuring Seattle pianist/composer Bill Anschell and CSI music faculty member Brent Jensen. Bill Anschell recently received the Golden Ear Award from Seattle’s Earshot Jazz organization for “Best Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of 2005” and maintains an active schedule as a performer, composer and humorist. His music and articles can be found at www.billanschell.com. Brent Jensen is a member of the music faculty at the College of Southern Idaho. He maintains an active performing schedule in addition to his jazz history lecture classes at CSI. Brent has performed with a wide range of jazz artists including Gene Harris, Warren Vache, Joe LaBarbera, Dianne Schuur, John Clayton, John Stowell and Gary Foster. More information on Brent may be found at www.myspace.com/bjensenjazz. This event is free of charge but there is a suggested donation of $5 to the CSI Jazz Club.
December 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Featuring CSI’s Big Band, this jazz concerts includes a variety of big band jazz arrangements from top arrangers across the country. The program will include a number of soloists and vocalists. Admission is free but donations to the CSI Music Scholarship Fund are encouraged.
December 6, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
The CSI Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present the traditional bi-annual holiday offering of “Messiah” at 7:30 p.m. on December 6 in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. Messiah is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel and remains his most famous work, immensely popular among concert-goers in the English-speaking world. Although the work was conceived and first performed for Easter, it has become traditional since Handel's death to perform the Messiah oratorio during Advent, the preparatory period of the Christmas season, rather than at Easter. Messiah is the story about Christ, featuring three parts to the oratorio: Part I – the prophecy and birth of Christ, Part 2 - the passion of Christ, ending in the well known "Hallelujah" chorus, and Part 3 - the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The December 6 performance will feature the first and second parts. Admission is free, but a suggested $5 donation at the door is appreciated.
December 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
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December 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Recital Hall
Join us for an evening of drumming and percussion! This concert will feature traditional, modern, and original works. Admission is free, but a donation to the CSI Music Scholarship Fund is appreciated.
December 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Recital Hall
Don’t miss the best of the best! This recital will feature the talents of outstanding CSI Music Department students. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation to the CSI Music Department Scholarship Fund at the door.
December 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. and December 14, 2008 at 4 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
The chorale will be presenting beautiful arrangements of traditional Christmas favorites as well as Christmas music from contemporary composers. Tickets, which are $5 for adults or $3 for seniors and children over 3, can be purchased from any Magic Valley Chorale member or at the door the night of the performance.
February 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Guest Conductor José Luis Egiluz, Basque conductor from Bilbao, Spain, will lead our orchestra in an exciting concert of Spanish music. The concert will feature an art exhibit in the foyer before and after the concert featuring the works of area high school artists. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, or $5 for students.
April 30 and May 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Our own Magic Valley Chorale joins forces with the Symphony for a Pops Concert in a gala performance of Mendelssohn’s mighty oratorio “Elijah” with full orchestra, chorus and soloists. An evening of delightful surprise and gorgeous music. The concert will feature an art exhibit in the foyer before and after the concert featuring the works of local youth artists. Tickets will be available at the door and are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, or $5 for students.