From the Editor Tips to a Productive Practice,

From the Student’s Perspective

School of MusicMontana State UniversityP.O. Box 173420Bozeman MT 59717-3420Tel: (406) 994-3562Fax: (406) 994-6656Location: Howard HallInterim School DirectorGreg D. Younggyoung@montana.eduAdministrative OfficerKim Eggemeyerkeggemeyer@montana.eduAdministrative AssociateWhitney Salowhitney.salo@montana.edu

In This Issue:From the Editor:Tips to Practicing

Howard Hall ConstructionKaitlyn Agnew

Upcoming Events

MSU Day of Percussion

Student Spotlight: Kyle Tannehill & James Nielsen

Carissa GatesEric LewisEvelyn NormanKathryn Huether

Spirit of the West Gets Presidential Consideration

Dr. Nathan Stark

Musical Notes

Upcoming Concerts

MSU School of Music Newsletter

March 2013

As editor of the MSU School of Music Newsletter, I have focused on incorporating a monthly practice article from a member of our esteemed faculty. This month, I decided to write the practice article myself, from a student’s point of view. Over the past few months, we have received insightful words of wisdom from Julie Gosswiller, Angella Ahn, Ryan Matzinger, and Elizabeth Croy. I hope that you have tried some of their techniques!

When I came to college as a freshman I truly did not know how to practice. We often develop a form of mindlessness that can often be detrimental to our musicianship if we do not address it. Here are some tips to developing a productive practice schedule:

1. When planning your semester schedule, take into account how many hours you should be practicing today and block it into your schedule as you would regular classes. Make sure you have at least an hour time block, because by the time you get your instrument out and set up, you’ll be down fifteen minutes.

2. Always start with a warm up, never jump right into a piece. Scales and arpeggios are a safe bet for any instrument. Open strings for string players and breathing exercises for singers, woodwinds, and brass would also be a great start.

3. Do not try and do too much at one time! If you only have a half hour to practice, focus on a specific part. If you have more time, arrange your practicing time so that you hit everything that is necessary (in a productive manner!) and you are prepared for your lesson or rehearsal.

4. Never think that you can learn your part in rehearsal. Sure, sometimes the music looks easy, but if you show up sightreading its detrimental to not only you, but the rest of the ensemble as well. Think of how great the ensemble would sound if everyone came with their part learned on the first day. Practicing in rehearsal takes away from the time that we could be making music, and it is really unfortunate when you get called out when you’re unprepared. Trust me, it is not fun!

5. If you get frustrated while practicing don’t keep practicing. STOP. Leave the practicing room and walk around the halls, get a drink of water, and calm down. You are not benefiting yourself in any way if you continue to practice with a negative attitude. If you are still frustrated after you have taken a break either address another piece or go find something else to do. I’ve found when I leave a piece for a couple of days and then come back to it, I have a fresh, new approach.

6. LISTEN TO YOUR TEACHER. I think that this is the most important tip I can give my fellow students. I can not even count how many times Angella has told me to do something while practicing that I avoid. Then two months later, if I would have just listened to her, I would not have developed a new problem. Make sure you’re doing it just the way they told you to and if you have questions, ask! You’re only hurting yourself by not taking them up on their words of wisdom. They have put in their fair share of practice time.

7. Finally, remember, practicing is often time consuming and hard. But we’re doing music because its FUN and we LOVE it. I personally do not love sounding bad and in order to avoid this, I put the effort for and practice. I know that MSU has an exceptional group of students so keep working! We want to be great, not just okay.

By: Kathryn Huether

Poster By Ethan Cayko

Summer 2013 Construction: A Seismic Retrofit

Howard Hall isn’t retro enoughBy: Kaitlyn Agnew

Yes, the rumor is true: Howard Hall will be undergoing construction this summer. But, not all of the rumors are true, and that is why this article has been written—to dispel the rumors that are in fact just rumors. No, the practice rooms will not be remodeled. No, there will not be more practice rooms installed. No, there will not be an extension to Howard Hall. The list of assumptions could go on for many more sentences, because I’ve heard plenty of them. The list of truths, however, is finite. Let’s all make sure we know what’s going on with Howard this summer.

The construction is being done to comply with present-day structural requirements. If Bozeman were to experience an earthquake, Howard Hall as it exists now would collapse, and consequently you (and your beloved instrument possibly stored there) would perish.

The construction is not limited to Howard hall; the current day seismic building codes deem the entire Creative Arts Complex (Howard, Cheever, and Haynes) incapable of structurally surviving a major seismic event. Built simultaneously in 1974, these three buildings will be remodeled to meet these modern codes. The construction consists entirely of rebuilding walls with viable seismic retrofit options such as shotcrete strengthening, steel frames, and cmu shear walls. No, I don’t really know what those three things entail exactly, but I would guess we can all agree the absolute construction aspect of this project is of little importance to music students. What is important, however, is the availability of the building; from June 21-August 31, Howard Hall will be closed to students. Find another place to practice, folks.

Additionally, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requisites are nationally compulsory. The bathrooms in Howard are not ADA compliant and will consequently be remodeled this summer.

In short: administration will be temporarily moving their offices to Haynes Hall for the extent of construction, Dr. Funk will still be teaching the American Popular Music class in Reynolds Recital Hall for the first summer session, Bozeman City Municipal Band rehearsals will be at Bozeman High School, and construction will be done on July 31.

Student Spotlight

Kyle Tannehill and James Nielsen

~Junior Recital~ Friday, March 22nd 7:30 PM

Reynolds Recital Hall

Sonatina Kazimierz Serocki)Sonata in F Major Benedetto MarcelloNo. 1 Blues in B-flat (Duet) Jack GaleConcert: Mvt. II: Quasi un Leggenda Launy GrondahlThe Swan Camille Saint Saens ~Intermission~Allegro #44 (Duet) Arthur AmsdenReflective Mood Sammy NesticoThoughts of Love Arthur PryorYou Got a Friend in Me (Brass Quintet) Randy Newman Arr. Nielsen & Tannehill

Kyle Tannehill is a junior in Music Education at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He was born in Kalispell, Montana and has been playing trombone for ten years. He has participated in many performing groups at MSU including the MSU Wind Symphony, the Spirit of the West Marching Band, the 1 O’clock Jazz Band, the MSU Symphony, the MSU Brass

Quintet and the trombone quartet, Bozebones. He has had guest appearances in the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra as well. His favorite style of playing is jazz and he especially likes improvisation because it presents a difficult challenge for him. Some of his hobbies include waterskiing, backpacking/camping, and biking.

James Nielsen has been passionate about music all his life. His love of music was influenced by his father and sister, who also play a variety of instruments and enjoy jamming and working on songs as a family. James is currently part of the MSU Wind Ensemble, Spirit of the West Marching Band, MSU Pep Band, MSU Brass Quintet and Brass Choir, BozBones Trombone Quartet, The Ryan

McGrath Band, One o’Clock Jazz Band, and MSU Symphony. The instruments he specializes in are primarily low brass, including tuba, euphonium, and trombone. In addition, he is an accomplished guitar player, bassist, and drummer in his free time. Though he began his music adventure on the clarinet in sixth grade, he was quickly drawn to the sound and feel

of brass instruments. He intends to continue developing his

musical skills after graduating from MSU and is well on his way to becoming a music educator.

Favorite Composer: Arthur Pryor

Favorite Composer: Frèdèric ChopinFavorite Piece: Nocturne in Ab Major

“If y" want to make God laugh, tell him y"r plans”

Kyle Tannehill

James Nielsen

“What fun % being cool if y"

can’t wear a sombrero?”

-Bill Wa&erson

Since beginning her studies of viola in 5th grade, Carissa Gates has developed into a talented musician.

She plays in the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Helena Symphony Orchestra. She holds the position of associate principal in the Intermountain Opera and Montana Ballet pit orchestra and will be taking the role as principal in the upcoming Intermountain

Opera, Romeo and Juliet. As a student, she is the principal violist of the MSU Symphony and has participated in several student quartets. Carissa currently studies with Anna Jesaitis and previously with Angella Ahn.

This is Carissa's senior year at Montana State University and she hopes to attend graduate school this coming fall for her Masters in Music Performance. This past

December Carissa traveled to Chicago, Alabama, Boston, and Seattle for lessons from the viola teachers she would be auditioning for and went back again in February to audition. She has been accepted to University of Washington and has made it into the final considerations for DePaul in Chicago. She anxiously waits to hear back from the other schools.

Senior RecitalSunday, March 24th7:30 PMReynolds Recital Hall

Favorite Composer:

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Student SpotlightCa'ssa Gates

Recital Program with Stefan Stern, Piano

Concerto for Viola and Orchestra William WaltonMärchenbilder Robert SchumannSuite Hébraïque Ernest Bloch I. Rhapsody: Andante ModeratoSuite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 J.S. Bach I. Prelude II.Allemande III.Courante IV. Sarabande V. Bouree I & II VI. Gigue

“)e greatest pleasure in life % doing what people say y" cannot do.” – Walter Ba*hot

The MSU Cello Ensemble Presents:Kashmir: A Night Abroad

April 10, 7:30Tickets $15, all proceeds benefit students traveling abroad.

This concert is not to be missed!  Featuring local composers including Kathryn Huether, Logan

Stahley, and Greg Young, and guest artists including dancers from Montana Ballet, and students of Angella Ahn and Carrie Krause, there will be

something for everyone.  The program includes works ranging from the Baroque to Led Zeppelin to The

Piano Guys.  Please join us in celebration of music old and young!

An!lla Ahn & Anna Jesait$Violin and Viola Stu%o Recital

Sunday Ap&l 7, 20137:30 PM

Reynolds Recital HallMontana State University, Bozeman

Upcoming Events Spain and Morocco T"r, MSU Cello Ensemble

Marching percussion specialist Bill

Bachman, orchestral percussion

specialist Keith Lloyd and drumset

percussion specialist Adam

Greenberg will conduct master

classes during the annual Montana

Day of Percussion to be held

Saturday, March 23, at the Montana

State University School of Music.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in

MSU's Howard Hall, followed by

clinics throughout the day.

A special showcase concert featuring

MSU Percussion Ensemble, MSU

Youth Chorus and Lloyd is set at

7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall,

which is located inside Howard Hall

on the MSU campus. All tickets will

be sold at the door.

Bachman is a prolific author, world-

class performer, clinician and

educator, but also an inventor and touring/

recording drumset artist. A graduate of the

Berklee College of Music, Bachman toured

for 12 years with several award-winning

marching percussion groups including the

University of North Texas drumline,

Cadets, Bluecoats, Blue Knights, and

Carolina Crown. He is the author of

several Row-Loff's drum instructional

books and is a columnist for Modern

Drummer magazine. An inventor, he

designed Vic Firth's Heavy Hitter Pad

series and the Vic Firth signature "Billy

Club" drumstick for tenor drummers. He is

also a freelance drummer in Nashville.

Lloyd has performed nationally and

internationally. He is the principal

percussionist for the Abilene Philharmonic

Orchestra in Abilene, Texas, and section

percussionist for the Carl Fischer

Publications recording ensemble in Tampa,

Fla. He is instructor of music/percussion at

McMurry University and is a candidate for

a doctorate in percussion performance at

Florida State University.

Greenberg is a professional

drummer, percussionist, and

instructor living in the Bozeman

area. He studied drums/

percussion at the College

Conservatory of Music at the

University of Cincinnati under

the instruction of John Von

Olen. Since moving to Bozeman

in 2002, Greenberg has

collaborated with Jeni Fleming,

Six Strings Down, The String

Jumpers, The Montana

Mandolin Society, The Craig

Hall Trio, the Glen Johnson Big

Band, Andrew Gromiller and

the Organically Grown, and

various other rock and jazz

bands, as well as his own

experimental project, the A.G.B.

Admission is $10 for the entire

day, which includes entrance into the

showcase concert that night and

registration for door prizes.

Tickets for the concert only are $10 for

adults and $5 for students, and are

available at the door.

For more information, contact Stephen

Versaevel, (406)

994-5757,stephen.versaevel@montana.edu

Reynolds Recital Hall is located in Howard Hall, home to the MSU School of Music. It is located across the street from the MSU Duck Ponds.

Montana Day of Percussion to be held March 23 at MSU

Marching percussion specialist Bill Bachman is one of three percussion specialists who will conduct

master classes during the annual Montana Day of Percussion to be held Saturday, March 23, at the

Montana State University School of Music.

Student Spotlight

Eric LewisSenior Recital Program

Sunday, March 31, 2013 7:30 PM

Three Pieces Capricho Arabe Casatles of Spain: Torija

Prelude No. V -Francisco Tàrrega (1852-1909)Three Pieces Lute Suite BWV 996

Prelude Allemande --Intermission--20th Century Pieces The Black DecameronI. The Harp of the WarriorII. Flight of the Lovers through the Valley

of EchosIII. Ballad of the Maiden Love

Sonata III Prelude

Appalachian Summer

Fun Fact:  I suppose a fun fact about me is before deciding to be a music major, I was originally going to be an engineering major.  I've

always been interested in math and the sciences, and engineering can be a very rewarding career to someone who applies themselves in it correctly.  In the end, I decided to be a music major because I didn't think I would be happy as an engineering student.  I miss exercising

my brain in those fields, but I don't regret studying here at MSU with a great faculty.

Eric Lewis was born in California and moved to Montana when he was three years old in 1994 where he has lived ever since in the Gallatin Valley area. He graduated from Bozeman High School in the Spring of 2009 and went on to continue his education at Montana State University Bozeman. While at MSU, Eric has studied classical guitar with Michael Videon and had the honor of performing in a master class with internationally acclaimed lutenist and guitarist, Hideki Yamaya, in the Summer of 2012.Before attending MSU I had played electric guitar for some years in the style of rock and metal, and upon entering the music curriculum I was immediately enamored with the intricacies, subtleties, and beauty of the

entire spectrum of the broad term Classical music.

“Failure % simply + o,o-unity to try

again, .% time more intelli*ntly.”

-Henry Ford

Fun Fact: “I have two sisters who look like me!”

Favorite Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Student Spotlight

Evelyn Norman

Senior RecitalSunday, March 31st, 2013

Reynolds Recital Hall 3:00 PM

Violin for Evelyn Samual HaugestuenBech Partita No. 2, Dm J.S. Bach I. Allemande II. GigaTasogare Waltz Takasi KakoCantabile PaganinQuartet No. 12 Antonin Dvorak I. Allegro man no troppo

with: Kayla Pierce, Carissa Gates, and Susie Frawley

“Any who /scovers who God made .em to be

will never want to be anyone els0”

-Bill Johnson

Evelyn Norman grew up in the small town of “Anza” in Southern CA, and moved to Bozeman, MT with her family in 2006. Evelyn is a senior at Montana State University and plans to graduate in the Spring of 2013with a dual degree in Music and Business Management with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She has been playing the violin for nine years and is currently studying under the direction of Angella Ahn.

Evelyn enjoys teaching violin, being a member of the MSU Symphony Orchestra where she currently sits as Assistant Concertmaster, and playing music at her local church. She is unsure as to what her future plans are after she graduates but she hopes to travel and share her love of music around the world.

Kathryn Huether was born and raised in Montana and has been involved in music since she was young. Her mother, Renée Huether, was a general music teacher and her dedication to her children and music has brought Kathryn to where she is today. Kathryn graduated from Absarokee High School in 2009 and went on to continue her education at MSU Bozeman. In the Spring of 2013, she will receive undergraduate degrees in Music and Religious Studies. While at MSU, Kathryn has served two years as the MSU Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, violinist of the 11th Avenue String Quartet, Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, and Intermountain Opera, as well as

singing in Chorale and studying privately with Angella Ahn and Elizabeth Croy.

Kathryn is hoping to attend graduate school in the Fall of 2013, pursuing a degree in Musicology. She hopes to combine the knowledge of her two undergrad degrees, Music and Religious Studies, and expand the understanding of secular and non-secular music and their relationships to composers and cultures. She hopes to eventually receive her doctorate and become a college professor and continue to explore the worlds of composers who challenged their political and social worlds. Her favorite composers include Gustav Mahler, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Olivier Messiaen.

Kathryn Agnes HuetherSenior Recital Program

Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:30 PMWith Julie Gosswiller, Piano

Adagio, Sonata No. I in G Minor J.S. Bach

Hebrew Melody Joseph Achron

Abendlüftchen Schweben Ernst Theodor Amadeus HoffmanFeaturing Annie Marshall, Soprano

Errinerung Gustav MahlerAblösung im Sommer Lob des hohen Verstandes

~Intermission~

Skylark Hoagy CarmichaelLet Yourself Go Irving BerlinSummertime George Gershwin LegalHighs David P. Jones I. Mr. Coffee II. Menthology III. Sweet Thingfeaturing Ethan Cayko, Marimba

Student Spotlight

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James Lane Allen

Fun Fact: When I first started playing the violin my mom had to drive me 200 miles roundtrip to Billings so I could get to my lessons. My mom was and still is very dedicated to my music!

Spirit of the West gets Presidential ConsiderationBy Dr. Nathan Stark

On Friday, February 15th, ASMSU president Kiah Abby delivered an important packet to the desk of President Cruzado. The packet was filled with letters written by students and alumni in support of increased funding for the Spirit of the West Marching Band. Also included was ASMSU Resolution 2013-R-6, passed unanimously by the senate the week before, requesting special consideration of the band's proposal for and increase in operating funds. This is on the heels of a presentation given by Dr. Stark to the MSU Budget Council describing the dismal state of instruments and equipment currently used by students in the band: specifically, a white, fiberglass sousaphone with cracked bell and mended with duct tape. 

In January, the band announced a new scholarship schedule for participation in the Spirit of the West. Scholarships for new members have been doubled from $500 to $1000. Bonuses for years of experience have tripled from $100 to $300 per year, up to a maximum total of $1900.

Last week, the MSU budget committee recommended $40,000 for the purchase of six brass sousaphones, four piccolos, and five pairs of cymbals. While this will fill the needs of the 2012 band, it makes no strides to accommodate future growth. The 2012 band had 46 first-year members, exactly 50% of the full band. If this trend continues, the 2013 band will have over 110 members.

This year, the Spirit of the West performed at nine Bobcat football games. Each game was attended by an excess of 17,000 spectators. MSU hosted four visiting bands: The University of North Dakota, Sam Houston State University, Bozeman High School, and Park High from Livingston. The coldest game

occurred on November 10th, with a high temperature of 14 degrees. Not counting basketball games and MSU alumni breakfast performances, every member of the Spirit of the West logged nearly 200 hours of rehearsals, parades, and performances, representing the best of Montana State University.

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School of Music’s Notes

Tu-le Island at MSU

~Montana Chorale T"r~

Bozeman, Helena, Bu&e, & M%s"la

Upcoming Events, Reynolds Recital Hall

March7th: University Choir and Band Concert, 7:30 PM $10 General; $5 Students22nd: James Nielsen & Kyle Tannehill-Junior Recital- 7:30 PM Free Admission23rd: Montana Day of Percussion, 10:00 AM $10 General Admisison23rd: Percussion Ensemble and MSU Youth Chorus, 7:30 $10 General; $5 Students 24th: Carissa Gates, Senior Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission25th: Cello Studio Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission26th: The Physics of Jazz, 11:00 AM Free Admission26th: An Animator’s Life, 4:00 PM Free Admission27th: Elizabeth Croy, Voice Studio Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission28th: Angels in Architecture, 7:30 PM $10 General; $5 Students30th: Kathryn Huether, Senior Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission31st: Evelyn Norman, Senior Recital, 3:00 PM Free Admission31st: Eric Lewis Senior Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission

April3rd: Horns! Ensemble Concert, 7:30 PM Free Admission5th: Shout Across Time, Emerson Cultural Center, 7:00 PM Free Admission6th: Shout Across Time, Emerson Cultural Center, 7:00 PM Free Admission7th: “Windy and Jazzy”, 3:00 PM $10 General; $5 Students7th: Angella Ahn Violin Studio Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission9th: Wind Symphony Concert, Belgrade High School 7:00 PM10th: MSU Cello Ensemble, An Evening Abroad Fundraising Concert, 7:30 PM All Tickets $1513th: Harlan Reidmohr, Junior Recital, 3:00 PM Free Admission13th: Bethany Smith, Senior Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission14th: Sunday Night Multimedia Series, Black Box Theater 7:30 PM, Free Admission14th: Jazz Lab Band and Brass Choir, 7:30 PM $10 General; $5 Students15th: Guitar Studio Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admission

17th: Reynolds/Aaberg Beethoven Sonatas 6:45 PM19th: MSU Symphony Orchestra, Hope Lutheran Church 7:30 PM, $10 General; $5 Students22nd: Spring Choral Concert 7:30 PM $10 General; $5 Students23rd: Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 PM $10 General, $5 Students24th: Woodwind Recital, 7:30 PM Free Admisison26th: MSU School of Music Gala Concert Hope Lutheran Church, 7:30 PM27th: Cello Festival Concert, 7:30 PM $10 General; $5 Students28th: Sunday Night Multimedia Series, 7:30 PM

Free Admission