SFA music faculty members to present works of Sherr

The works of composer Laurence Sherr will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Cole Concert Hall on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Faculty members of Stephen F. Austin State University's School of Music will present the recital "Laurence Sherr: Chamber Music for Flute" at 6 p.m. Sept. 5 in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

The performance will feature Dr. Christina Guenther, flute: Debbie Berry, soprano; Dr. James Vilseck, percussion; Dr. Brad Meyer, percussion; Carlos Gaviria, bass; and Dr. Thomas Nixon, piano; with Dr. Tamey Anglley conducting. The composer will also be in attendance.

Among the works to be performed are "Duo Concertante," "Dhammapada Verses" and "Journeys Within."

Sherr was Guenther's dissertation subject for her doctorate at Florida State University.

"I commissioned 'Duo Concertante' as part of my dissertation after having performed 'Dhammapada Verses' at the FSU New Music Festival," Guenther said. "The three days following Thursday's performance at SFA will be spent recording 'Duo Concertante' and 'Journeys Within,' a culmination of a 20-year friendship with the composer. In addition to working with the faculty performers of this program, Dr. Sherr will give a masterclass for our composition studio as well as lessons for composition students during his residency at SFA that week."

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit the Fine Arts Box Office website. For additional information, contact the School of Music at (936) 468-4602.