From Oct. 20-22, the Lionel Hampton School of Music will be hosting the Idaho Bach Festival, with three concerts highlighting the musical abilities of staff and students.
Originally created in 2011 by Michael Murphy, then the director of choral studies at the LHSOM, the festival is now under co-direction by cello professor Miranda Wilson and voice professors Christopher Pfund and Lynette Pfund.
“There are a lot of people involved, but part of being a professional musician is the event management side of things, so we’re used to coordinating large numbers of people and making sure all the music is rehearsed and ready to go,” Wilson said.
The Bach Festival celebrates the works of Johann Sebastian Bach as a community event. The festival features various other composers from the 17th and 18th centuries as well. The event allows LHSOM students, faculty and guests from other universities to perform Bach’s music and showcase their talents.
On Monday, Oct. 20, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the first concert will feature student solo and ensemble performances. It will be held in the Haddock Performance Hall in the LHSOM building. This event is free to attend.
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the second concert will feature performances by faculty solos and ensembles. It will be held in the Haddock Performance Hall in the LHSOM building. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general admission. Tickets can be bought online at uitickets.evenue.net/events/LHSOM or at the door.
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the last concert will feature performances from the Idaho Cello Ensemble, Idaho Bach Consort and the Vandaleers. It is free to attend and will be held in the Haddock Performance Hall in the LHSOM building.
“There’s something about Bach’s music that really speaks to people’s emotions, even if they haven’t been to a classical music concert before. We hope people will feel inspired to come along and listen,” Wilson said.
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