The String Ensemble and Mariachi Negro y Oro perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in Ramsey Theatre and the Dr. Ray Kelton Instrumental Rehearsal Room.
The Wayne State College String Ensemble and Mariachi Negro y Oro present an evening of uplifting music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Peterson Fine Arts Building on campus. The String Ensemble performs first in Ramsey Theatre, followed by Mariachi Negro y Oro in the Dr. Ray Kelton Instrumental Rehearsal Room. Both performances are free and open to the public. The performances will also be livestreamed.
The program will be accessible by selecting the event from the Upcoming Music Events list on the Music Department page.
The String Ensemble delivers “Journey through Time and Legend,” an explanation of Baroque brilliance to mythical tales and modern cinema sounds. Selections include the exquisite “Voyager” by Soon Hee Newbold; the exuberant “Allegro from Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 1” by George Frideric Handeland; and the majestic “Legends of Glory” by Kathryn Griesinger. Repertoire also includes the inspirational “Golden” from the Netflix film “KPop Demon Hunters” arranged by David Bernard Stevens, orchestra director for Hastings Public Schools. Students from Norfolk High School’s orchestra join the Wayne State ensemble for the performance directed by Kelly Coslet, adjunct instructor of music at Wayne State.
Mariachi repertoire includes traditional Mexican music created with a mix of instruments including trumpet, violin, vihuela, guitar, and guitarrón. The ensemble is directed by Dr. Josh Calkin, professor of music and director of bands at Wayne State.
For more information, contact the Wayne State Department of Music at 402-375-7359.