This performance is the culmination of a two-day residency with composer and pianist Richard Pearson Thomas. Through intensive master class work with student vocalists and composers, the students will create the works they perform in Friday night’s performance.
The final performance will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Corthell Concert Hall on the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus.
The master classes are free and open to the public (donation optional). The Friday night concert tickets are $15 general, $10 seniors, students, USM employees and alumni.
Schedule:
Richard Pearson Thomas Residency.
Two Master Classes and One Performance.
Thursday: Feb 9. 3-5 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, free and open to the public
Master Class for Vocalists
Masterclass Featuring OSOM vocalists and composer Richard Pearson Thomas. This masterclass is a rare opportunity to witness a composer move from paper to performance. RPT works with OSOM’s vocalists on original compositions.
Friday: Feb 10. 2-4 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, free and open to the public
Master Class for Composers and Their Vocalists
Richard Pearson Thomas Collaborative Masterclass, featuring OSOM composition students. OSOM composers and singers have paired to create new works to be coached by Composer-in-Richard Pearson Thomas.
Friday: Feb 10. 7:30 p.m. Corthell Concert Hall, $15/$10, Buy tickets
Title: Composers in the House! The Finished Works are Presented in Concert
OSOM’s composition and vocal students are featured in a night of original compositions. Composer Richard Pearson Thomas will be at the piano as OSOM singers bring his music to life, followed by premieres of piano/vocal works of the OSOM Composition Program.
Featuring:
Richard Pearson Thomas, composer and pianist
Scott Wheatley, pianist (Masterclass #1 and Performance)
Students of: Alexandra Dietrich, Dr. Malinda Haslett, Mary Letellier, Dr. Daniel Sonenberg, Hans Spencer, and Scott Wheatley
For those needing special accommodations to participate fully in this program, contact the Music Box Office at (207) 780-5555. Hearing impaired: call USM’s telex / TDD number (207) 780-5646.