SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS
Songs of Faith IISunday, Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m. | Our Lady of Victory Catholic ChurchMark L. Lusk, Professor of Trombone at Penn State for the last 37 years, will be presenting a very special and meaningful concert along with pianist, Kathy Gattuso Cinatl and guitarist/trombonist Paul Leskowicz. This ensemble will joined by special guests; organist Freda Crummey, keyboardist Beth Smith, trombonist/bassist James Gates, and vocalists Mary Leskowicz and Kaitlyn Lusk.Duo Cintura-GerolinSunday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. | Recital HallPietro Cintura (guitar) and Marco Gerolin (accordion) studied at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. This duo of young artists from Italy will perform a captivating concert of music by Astor Piazzola, and others, providing the audience with an unforgettable musical experience.Common Hour
- Friday, Sep. 1, 2:30 p.m. | Recital Hall
- Friday, Sep. 8, 2:30 p.m. | Recital Hall
Trombone Labor Days
- All My Friends Are Trombone PlayersSunday, Sep. 3, 4 p.m. | Esber Rehearsal HallFeaturing members of the Penn State Trombone Studio with Professor Mark Lusk.
- Guest Artist Recital: GH4tetSunday, Sep. 3, 7:30 p.m. | Esber Rehearsal HallFeaturing Gabriel Herrera, Penn State’s latest Jazz TA and graduate trombone student, performing with his New York quartet.
- Conversation with Dr. John MarcellusMonday, Sep. 4, 1 p.m. | Recital HallDr. John Marcellus was appointed Professor and director of the Eastman Trombone Choir in 1978 after a worldwide search to carry on the legacy of Eastman’s legendary Professor of Trombone, Emory Remington (1922-1972), the “Chief.” “Doc” Marcellus is internationally known as a soloist for his performances and recordings as Principal Trombone of the National Symphony American Orchestra and as a soloist with the United States Navy Band.
- Mark Lusk’s 71st Faculty Recital: Old FriendsMonday, Sep. 4, 3 p.m. | Recital HallFeaturing Professor Mark Lusk, performing the music of Spillman, Alder, Wilder, White, and Stevens. Guests include Professor of Horn Dr. Sarah Schouten, pianist Dr. Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, and members of the Penn State Trombone Studio.
Bach’s Lunch: Voice Jury HonorsThursday, Sep. 7, 12:10 p.m. | Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual CenterThe Rhapsody Series: Then and NowSunday, Sep. 10, 4 p.m. | Recital HallThe Penn State School of Music Presents: The Rhapsody Series, a curated recital series of hour-long concerts presented without intermission. Free and open to the public.Since 2007, the voice area faculty has fostered the tradition of performing in the first few weeks of the fall semester as an introduction and welcome to students, performing works that have been significant to them early in their careers and presenting works that are currently inspiring them. This concert has been lovingly known as the Fall Faculty Favorites. This year, the Rhapsody concert will function as the 17th edition of that series, following the typical “Then” and “Now” format.SOM Ticket InformationLooking to get your tickets before the event? Visit the School of Music Ticketmaster to purchase tickets for our ticketed events!Purchase tickets here: SOM Ticketmaster