Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts: Music

12/05/2023

Wright State University is excited to announce the Wright State Music/Springfield Symphony Orchestra Diversity Fellowship 2023-34

One Year Program, starting Fall 2024

I. Earn a Performance Specialist Certificate at WSU, tuition free

Study with our deeply experienced Artist Faculty
Perform with top WSU ensembles
Perform and record a recital in state-of-the-art Schuster Hall


II. Perform with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for selected services, participate regularly as a mentor with SSO education programs, assist SSO in building community engagement with education partners in Springfield. Compensation paid per service.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Music
Open to players of any standard orchestral instrument
Under-represented domestic minority student (BIPOC)

Audition Requirements:
One movement of a standard concerto or sonata
4-5 Standard Excerpts for your instrument
(For percussion, please contact Professor Noble)

Audition procedure:
Send brief letter of interest and 1 page resume to Dr. Chaffee
Apply to WSU graduate school

Submit link to unlisted youtube video by 1 March 2024. Video must be unedited, shot in two continuous takes- one for concerto/sonata, one for excerpts.

Finalists will be notified and invited for a short interview in person or via zoom

Fellow will be notified on 1 April 2024.

Housing with host families and other assistance will be available if necessary.

Questions? Contact Dr. Chaffee – [email protected]

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12/05/2023

One week left for band directors and private teachers to nomination students for the Wright State University Honor Band Festival. Deadline is Dec 11 for students to be considered for the 2 high school bands, middle school band, or the high school jazz band.

We are really excited about this year’s guest conductors for the ensembles and for the professional development clinics for teachers: Paula Crider, Catherine Abner, Josclynn Garrison,
Sarah Herbert.

https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/fine-and-performing-arts/honor-band-middle-and-high-school

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12/05/2023

Congratulations to Wright State University saxophone instructor Frankie Wantuch and the Wright State University Saxophone Studio on hosting a terrific Saxophone Festival this past weekend. Over 60 saxophone players gathered for clinics, quartet coachings, and performances.

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12/05/2023

Congratulations!

A wonderful studio recital to start off the final week of the semester. Congrats to the WSU tuba and euphonium students on a superb performance and great semester!

12/04/2023

Today, Dr. Shelley Jagow and Dr. Nathan Nagir gave their graduating seniors who are off to student teach or do an internship tokens of appreciation. Wishing these Raiders all the best in their new adventures in the Spring!

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12/04/2023

Last week of classes in the semester means lots of performances! Check out all of these recitals.
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12/03/2023

Congratulations to senior Zach Cook on his senior recital this past week! Zach will be student teaching this spring and graduating at the end of April.

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12/03/2023

Tonight was an evening of collaboration across the School of Fine and Performing Arts: Shelley Jagow and Nathan Nagir putting the bands and choirs together, Nagir and Omar Lozano working together to bring Miami East to WSU to perform, at least 5 different faculty members working and performing together, and the Theater department working with the Music department so that Festival Playhouse could be used for these holiday concerts. Bravo and Congratulations to everyone on a very successful set of events!

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12/02/2023

Congratulations to senior Jonah Ewing on a great senior recital. Jonah will be student teaching this spring and graduating at the end of April.

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12/02/2023

More scenes from yesterday’s dress rehearsal including the choir from Miami East and their wonderful conductor Omar Lozano, a trumpet trio with SoFaPA chair Dan Zehringer,WSU trumpet professor Stephen M. Wadsack, and freshman trumpet major Lily Rindler, WSU choral conductor Ginger Thomas Minneman and WSU music education major Richard Meyers, on of the students helping with lighting and production. It’s been quite a day and we can’t wait to see the final concerts!

12/02/2023

Dress rehearsal today for Saturday night’s holiday concerts. Wright State University Bands Wright State Choirs Wright State University College of Liberal Arts Wright State University

12/01/2023

12/01/2023

Thanks to Wright State University alumnus Joel Thompson for sharing his time and talents this past week for the WSU Music Education program. Thompson worked with WSU Professor Bill Jobert on creating a video series for next semester’s String Pedagogy class.

Thompson, a Luthier, owns and runs Side Door Strings just south of Centerville on Rt 48 where he makes, restores, and repairs orchestral string instruments. The videos include great information with basics teachers need like changing a string and how a bridge works to more advanced work that a teacher would have a professional do like reseating a sound post or resealing a seam.

Thompson will again be presenting a professional development session for teachers and music education majors at the WSU Fall Strings Festival next October as well as performing on the artist recital during the weekend.

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11/30/2023

Congratulations, Wright State Raider Horn Studio!

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11/30/2023

If you are out and about in Cincinnati this holiday season you may hear Wright State University alumnus Guy Chambers performing with .ohio for the holiday season! You can hear them every Friday and Saturday evening through December 23!

Chambers recently guest performed with WSU students in the opera scenes concert. It was great to have him back on campus!

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11/30/2023

Bravo, Nicole!!

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State from 1996 to 1999, stars as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” in London’s West End. Continue reading →

11/29/2023

This Friday at 7:00 p.m., Vicky QiQi Wang will perform her Junior Recital in Schuster Hall. Her program consists of Beethoven’s Sonata, op. 81a, “Les Adieux,” Bowen’s Toccata, Scriabin’s Poeme, op. 32, no. 2, and Liszt’s Waltz from Gounod’s Faust. Please come celebrate with her this Friday.

11/29/2023

Musicians, apply now to join us next fall. And on your Music application be sure to select the January 26th audition and visitation day!

https://webapp2.wright.edu/music/apply.php

With the priority deadline for admissions approaching, Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to get that application in! Click here to begin your college journey today! https://bit.ly/3Qn34XR

11/29/2023

This Saturday is the Wright State University Saxophone Festival! Looking forward to lots of music and lots of learning.

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11/29/2023

So many ways to support music programming. The support is tax exempt and supports music scholarships, guest speakers and performers, equipment, commissions of new music, and so much more!
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11/28/2023

The bands and choirs at Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts: Music will join forces for a holiday concert on Saturday, December 2. "It's new to Wright State, and we are really happy to collaborate on this event," said Nathan Nagir, Director of Choral Studies. Learn more on Discover Classical's ArtsFocus:

https://www.discoverclassical.org/artsfocus.htm

11/28/2023

Great video article about the November masterclasses given by professional trumpet player and teacher Ashley Hall-Tighe . It was a great day of learning for the trumpet studio and then for all the student musicians who attended the sessions about reflecting on career pathways and working through stress and anxiety. Thanks to Wright State University trumpet professor Stephen M. Wadsack for helping provide this opportunity for our students.
https://youtu.be/hwtIFr_xwBY?si=bneyt2_YPtlMPScq

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11/28/2023

Some exciting events to end the semester starting with our horn studio recital at 7:30pm tomorrow! Hope you all can join us and celebrate the incredible work of some of these students. Details below. See you there!

11/27/2023

Another week of performances! Some great senior recitals happening in the next few days.

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11/26/2023

Busy few weeks coming up for the Wright State University Saxophone Studio
Still time to register for the Saxophone Festival…but hurry! https://liberal-arts.wright.edu/fine-and-performing-arts/wright-state-saxophone-festival

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11/25/2023

High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to our first Audition Visitation Day on Friday, January 26. Musicians will attend music classes, participate in studio classes with WSU applied faculty and students, listen to live performances. Seniors will be able to audition for admission and scholarship consideration and Juniors will participate in a college auditions clinic. Watch for sign up information on our social media sites!

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11/24/2023

Last week Dr. Nathan Nagir spent time with the Lozanos and the choirs at Miami East Local Schools preparing for the concert at Wright State University on Dec 2nd. What a great team!

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11/22/2023

If you are watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade this Thursday, be sure to catch the Band Directors Marching Band appearing early near the front of the parade. Congratulations to our Wright State University alumni who will be marching in the band!
Heather Marsh-Myers BeaverCreek HS
Larry Kennon Troy Christian HS
Brian Wissman Northmont HS
Brendon Sapp West Carrollton MS

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11/21/2023

Yesterday the Wright State University Collegiate Chorale held their annual Friendsgiving. It was a potluck feast and an important time to just relax and enjoy each other’s company. Wright State University College of Liberal Arts Wright State Choirs

11/21/2023

The WSU Chamber Orchestra presents their fall concert is TONIGHT at 7:30 in Schuster Hall! In the meantime, check out Dr. Leung's featured interview on WDPR ArtsFocus!

https://www.discoverclassical.org/artsfocus.htm

11/21/2023

Congratulations to Nathan Mamitag (violin), Caleb Patton (tuba) and Wright State University alumnus Alex Lindon (director of bands, Stebbins HS) on being initiated into the Theta Eta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. The ceremony included students, faculty, and alumni. Stebbins High School Band Wright State University College of Liberal Arts

11/20/2023

Congratulations to David and Brady Wolfenbarger! And thanks to City Barbeque for helping us recognize the work of our students.

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City BBQ - Wright State Musicians of the Week! This week we congratulate two musicians from the Wright State University Jazz Band under the direction of Stephen M. Wadsack - Trumpet.
David Brown is a sophomore Music Education saxophone major from Chillicothe. David stepped up and covered the tenor saxophone part for a recent performance when another member could not attend.
And Brady Wolfenbarger is a junior Music Education saxophone major from Lebanon. Brady is the poster child for motivation, positive growth mindset, and terrific work ethic! Congratulations to you both and enjoy your gift certificate for a free meal sponsored by City Barbeque

11/20/2023

11/19/2023

Congratulations to the Wright State University bassoon studio on a successful studio recital today! Wright State University College of Liberal Arts Mason Bands Northmont High School Band Wright State University Bands