On March 29, Jordy
Hake presented his senior composition recital. Jordy is a Music Theory and
Composition major, as well as an accomplished baritone. After graduation, Jordy
hopes to attend graduate school and acquire his MM degree in composition.
The first half of his
recital was devoted to his vocal performance: he sang works by Schubert,
Debussy, Hoiby, Mozart, and Rossini. The second half of the program consisted
of Jordy’s original compositions. Bradley Hofmann, Brian Hofmann, and Dylan
Coleman performed “Frenetic,” trio for trumpet, vibraphone, and drum set. A
woodwind quintet followed, performed by Laurie Tietjen, Amanda Miles, Elizabeth
Carlson, Canon Alsup, and Michael Petete.
Next, the audience
listened to electronic composition “Irrational Outbursts: A Mathematical Jest
in Three Fits,” which was then followed by “Astronomy,” performed by soprano
Lydia Burnett and pianist Caleb Lawson. Ryan Moore brought the recital to a
close by performing “Five Piano Miniatures.” The Music Department is very proud
of Jordy’s accomplishments and wishes him success in his future endeavors.
Taylor Bench, a senior vocal
education major, held her senior recital on Sunday, April 15th.
Taylor studies with adjunct voice professor Mr. Gregg Busch. Among her
selection of songs were Bellini’s Il
Zeffero and Dolente Imagine,
Brahms’s Ophelia-Leider,
WoO. 22, and Mozart’s Vedrai,
Carino from Don Giovanni. She was accompanied by Mr. Caleb Lawson.
Taylor ended her
recital with numerous members of chapel choir and chorale singing along with
her favorite hymn, “You are My All in All,” in memory of her beloved music
teacher who recently passed away. Taylor’s recital showcased her vocal
abilities and represents the culmination of her music studies at C of O.
