"We are not bound by tradition, nor are we limited to our own understanding or to the wisdom of men. In short, this is a very unusual university."
- President Kim B. Clark
BYU-Idaho faculty member to premiere concerto
Three Contemplations, a concerto written by Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Music faculty member Mark Watkins, will premiere Friday, February 29. The concert will take place in the Barrus Concert Hall at 7:30pm and will cost $3 for students and $6 for the public.
The concerto will be performed by the BYU-Idaho Symphony Band, conducted by Diane Soelberg. Playing along with the band will be the jazz saxophone quartet, FOUR, and the faculty trio including piano, bass and drums.
The piece has three movements. The first is called "With Friends Like These" and was originally premiered in 1998. The second movement is called "Of Things Hoped For," originally premiered in 1999. The concerto is now complete with the third movement called "Felice para siempre," which means happily ever after. Watkins finished the piece over Christmas.
It is a "third stream, a mix between classical and jazz," Watkins said. Watkins believes it will have "great audience appeal."
News Media Contact
Marc StevensUniversity Communications
(208) 496-1151
E-mail: stevensm@byui.edu
Writer
Elizabeth Petersen
(720) 301-5443
General Public Contact
(208) 496-2411
E-mail: infodesk@byui.edu
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with nearly 12,000 students enrolled for Fall Semester 2007.
Style Note: When reporting about Brigham Young University-Idaho, please use the complete name of the university in the first reference.