The New Music Ensemble at Towson University




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The New Music Ensemble at Towson University

During 2008-2009, the Ensemble will present two concerts: October 29, 2008, and April 29th, 2009.   Concerts begin at 8:15 PM and are in the Center for the Arts Recital Hall at Towson University.  Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Center for the Arts box office.

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The Ensemble's October 29th concert will feature music from three west-coast composers and a Pulitzer Prize winning composition by Donald Martino.

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Cindy Cox's Axis Mundi  for amplified flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello, percussion, and piano




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Bonnie Miksch's Inklings on the Loose  for flute and computer-realized recording



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Donald Martino's Notturno, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize the year after  its composition in 1974.






Ensemble members for this concert include:

Julien Benichou, conductor

Sara Nichols, flute, alto fl., piccolo
Marguerite Levin, clarinet, bass clarinet
Lura Johnson, piano
Barry Dove, percussion
Celeste Blase, violin  
Daphne Benichou, viola
Gita Ladd, cello   
Kyle Vinton, computer


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April 29th concert programming TBA.  Check this page for details in the near future.


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bassoon trombone conductor percussion cello
Photos: Kanji Takeno

For more information regarding NME events contact William Kleinsasser, NME Director 
at 410-704-2817; FAX 410-704-2841 or email: nme_at_towson.edu