Faculty Tuba Recital Honors Women Composers

Photo of Dr. Josh Calkin with his tuba

Dr. Josh Calkin performs with Shelly Armstrong at 7:30 p.m. April 4.

Dr. Josh Calkin presents a multifaceted faculty tuba recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in Ley Theatre at Wayne State College. The concert is free and open to the public and will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, go to www.wsc.edu/watch-live.

Recital repertoire features women composers exclusively. Selections include compositions by medieval music pioneer Hildegard von Bingen, “Ballad and Burlesque” by Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum, and “Day of Reckoning” composed by Jennifer Rose in remembrance of those lost in the Columbine shooting. Calkin is accompanied by collaborative pianist Shelly Armstrong.

For more information, contact the WSC Department of Music at 402-375-7359.