SHERMAN, TEXAS —The Austin College Department of Music will present “An Evening of Chamber and Jazz” in the annual fall instrumental concert on Monday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. For information, contact the Department of Music at (903) 813-2251.  

The first part of the program will include performances by a woodwind octet and a chamber orchestra. Music will include selections from the 17th and 19th centuries. The groups include Austin College students and faculty.  

The second half of the program will be presented by the Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, a full 20-piece big band, featuring both traditional and modern works in a variety of styles, including swing, blues, and salsa. The ensemble is comprised of Austin College students, along with students and faculty from other area schools and area adults who wish to continue to perform traditional and modern big band music. 

Both groups are under the direction of Ricky Duhaime, Austin College Mosher Professor of Music. He has been a member of the Austin College faculty since 1978 and appears regularly as principal and section member with regional orchestras and ensembles. He also serves as one of the continuing faculty and orchestral principals with the annual Eisenstädter Sommerakademie in Austria.  

Student members of the musical groups are listed below by hometown, along with the local high school from which they graduated, their parents’ names, their instruments, and their performance groups. 

Allen, Texas

Sarah Gilbert, Allen High School, daughter of Ron and Kary Gilbert, Violin, Chamber Orchestra,

Adelia Gunderson, Allen High School, daughter of Leonard and Cecile Gunderson, Violin, Chamber Orchestra,

Clare Rushing, Allen High School, daughter of Ronda Caton of Allen, Texas, and Timothy Rushing of Austin, Texas, Violin, Chamber Orchestra;

Arlington, Texas

Charles Overton, Arlington High School, son of Kevin and Donna Overton, Cello, Chamber Orchestra;

 

Austin, Texas

Scott T. Palmer, Lake Travis High School, son of Keith and Marcie Palmer, Alto Saxophone, Jazz Ensemble,

Clare Rushing, Allen High School, daughter of Timothy Rushing of Austin, Texas, and Ronda Caton of Allen, Texas, Violin, Chamber Orchestra;

Bells, Texas

Genny Richard, Howe High School, daughter of Bruce and Melody Armstrong of Bells, Texas, and Glenn and Dawn Richard of Colbert, Washington, Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra;

Carrollton, Texas

Evan Runyon, R L Turner High School, son of Jonathan and Lisa Runyon, Bassoon, Chamber Orchestra;

Colbert, Washington

Genny Richard, Howe High School, daughter of Glenn and Dawn Richard of Colbert, Washington, and Bruce and Melody Armstrong of Bells, Texas, Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra;

Dallas, Texas

Alexandra DeCrescenzo, J J Pearce High School, daughter of John and Jame Underwood of Dallas and Michael DeCrescenzo of Dallas, Bass, Chamber Orchestra,

Marcelo Migoni, Townview Center for Health Professions, son of Manuel and Cecilia Migoni, Alto Saxophone, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra;

Fairview, Texas

Reo Casey, Allen High School, son of Ann and David Casey, Drums, Jazz Ensemble;

Farmers Branch, Texas

Michael Holcomb, R.L. Turner High School, son of Alexander and Pacita Holcomb, Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra;

Flower Mound, Texas

David Jo, Marcus High School, son of K.D. and Choe Jo, Violin, Chamber Orchestra;

Frisco, Texas

Chanel Rafie, Centennial High School, daughter of Sharie Stewart and Saied Rafie, Violin, Chamber Orchestra,

Melanie St. John, Frisco High School, daughter of Todd and Michelle St. John, Bassoon, Chamber Orchestra;

Gilmer, Texas

Anna Arrington, Gilmer High School, daughter of Ms. Melinda Carol Arrington and the late Bobby Arrington, Trumpet, Jazz Ensemble;

Houston, Texas

Jeni Brown, Klein Forest High School, daughter of Robbi Brown-Dennis, Cello, Chamber Orchestra;

Irving, Texas

Caleb D. Cavazos, MacArthur High School, son of Cesar and Beth Cavazos, Trumpet, Jazz Ensemble;

Memphis, Tennessee

Elise Burch, White Station High School, daughter of Sharon and Reggi Burch, Oboe, Chamber Orchestra;

Plano, Texas

Ramya Raghavan, Texas Academy of Math and Science, daughter of Kavesary and Jayla Raghavan, Viola, Chamber Orchestra;

San Antonio, Texas

Allison Bordini, Alamo Heights High School, daughter of Lyndee and Mario Bordini, Cello, Chamber Orchestra,

Andrew Delgado, Health Careers High School, son of Edward and Diane Delgado, Bass, Chamber Orchestra,

Katie Johnson, Alamo Heights High School, daughter of Cathy and Randy Johnson, Violin, Chamber Orchestra,

Kristen Valdez, Northside Health Careers High School, daughter of Richard and Tina Valdez, Flute, Chamber Orchestra,

Julia Vetters, Sandra Day O'Connor High School, daughter of Michelle and Terry Vetters, Flute, Chamber Orchestra;

Watertown, Massachusetts

Emma Philley, Watertown Senior High School, daughter of John Philley and Diana Najarian, Violin, Chamber Orchestra.

Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.