Rowan University Music Department

Jazz at Rowan welcomes trumpeter Alphonso Horne A Leader in University Academics

THIS WEEK:

🌟 Thursday 9/19 - Earl Phillips Big Band with Paula Johns, vocals

Tickets are FREE for Rowan Students
🎟 go.rowan.edu/tickets

Don't miss this offer! Save $50 on Jazz at Rowan tickets.

Calling all jazz lovers! Today is your last chance to save on Jazz at Rowan this season with our Jazz Pass. Save your seat at 13 jazz performances throughout the 24-25 season with this one-time ticket purchase.

Visit go.rowan.edu/tickets and select "Jazz Pass" to purchase.

Join us in congratulating our Head of Strings, Dr. Timothy Schwarz!

The University of West London College of Music appointed Dr. Schwarz as Visiting Professor of Performance! In this role, Schwarz will give virtual classes covering a wide range of musical topics including traditional instrumental and chamber music coaching, lecturing on various aspects of performance, and working with LCM composition students and faculty.

"It is important that I maintain a global presence as a teacher and performer. London is arguably one of the great cultural centers for the Arts and having this appointment will benefit my Rowan students greatly," says Schwarz.

Our Director of Bands Dr. Higgins had the opportunity to conduct the The United States Air Force Band at the National Harbor Amphitheater this past weekend. Dr. Higgins conducted "Highlights from Star Trek" by composer Michael Giacchino as part of the Salute the Sunset summer music series.

The concert was presented by the United States Air Force Band under the direction of Captain David Regner.

Counting down the days!!

Come Together, right now: Rowan's dance, music and theatre fall season A Leader in University Academics

Rowan Music strengthens strings program with award-winning artist-in-residence, Sheila Browne A Leader in University Academics

For more on the possible pathways for UArts students, visit go.rowan.edu/uarts

Rowan offers pathways for University of the Arts students A Leader in University Academics

**Updated 6/3**

As a neighbor in the region and in higher education, we are saddened by the news from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. We’re thinking of our colleagues and friends, and, especially, of the students whose educational journeys are impacted.

The arts unite people and create impactful connections. We are proud of our vibrant, resilient arts community and stand in support of UArts students, faculty and staff today and everyday.

To the UArts students and families, as you navigate your path, if you have questions for us we’re here to help. Visit go.rowan.edu/uarts for more information and next steps.

We're just two months away from the start of our summer music camp! Have you registered yet?

We're hosting a virtual Q&A and info session with camp staff this Thursday, 5/23 at 7PM.

Register to learn more at go.rowan.edu/24campqa

Performing Arts provides summer programming for all ages A Leader in University Academics

Join us in congratulating assistant professor Jiannan Cheng for winning second prize in the Orchestra's Conductor international conducting competition in Romania. 👏👏👏

As the second prize winner. Dr. Cheng will return Romania to conduct a concert at the Oradea Philharmonic Orchestra next year.

TONIGHT - join us for an epic night of jazz as trumpeter Wayne Bergeron joins the Rowan University Jazz Band.

With music by Gordon Goodwin, John Coltrane, Thad Jones and our very own Denny DiBlasio, plus two talented student composers.

Come early for a pre-show talk with Denny at 7. Show starts at 7:30PM

go.rowan.edu/tickets for tickets OR the link to the live stream

“Celebration of Excellence” Recognizes Performing Arts Graduates A Leader in University Academics

THIS WEEK, see our Artists in Residence the Atlantic Brass Band perform a preview concert before the North American Brass Band Championships next week!

Tickets are FREE! Concert begins at 7:00PM on Tuesday, 3/26.

Centennial Concert by Rowan University More than 250 performers, made up of students, past and present faculty, and music alumni, met in Glassboro, N.J., for a momentous collaboration: A celebration of Rowan University's Centennial.

"I love that I am able to share my experiences with the campers. I think the camp is a great transition into our program." - Music Industry senior and Summer Music Camp staff member Alyssa McAvoy

Led by our Music Industry faculty, the Music Technology and Business camp focuses on key aspects of the music business including mixing, mastering, songwriting, marketing, publishing, audio recording and more!

Spaces are limited! Register today at go.rowan.edu/musiccamp

Our Summer String Camp is lead by two of our world-class music faculty, Dr. Jiannan Cheng and Dr. Timothy Schwarz! The week-long camp is packed with master classes, special topic sessions and ensembles for learning that is educational and fun.

go.rowan.edu/musiccamp for more info!

"Vocal camp was the highlight of my summer!" - 2022 Camper

Dr. Thomas leads our vocal/choral camp, designed to challenged both advanced singers and nuture beginners. Programming includes sight-reading, musicianship, music theory, ensembles and a culminating concert!

Register today at go.rowan.edu/musiccamp

This week is spring break for our Music Profs, which has us thinking ahead to warmer weather and summertime -- specifically our summer music camps!

Our campers tell us they love:
☀️ personalized instruction from professional musicians & faculty
☀️ meeting dedicated students with the same music goals
☀️ learning and practicing new skills, like how to conduct

This summer, Dr. Joseph Higgins returns to host our band camp from July 21 through July 25.

For more on our summer music camps, visit go.rowan.edu/musiccamp

HUGE Congratulations to our Trumpet Studio students for making the top 8 in the NATION at the National Trumpet Competition this weekend. We are so !

TONIGHT - our Concert Band performs with Washington Township High School's Wind Ensemble.

Skip the line at the box office and get your tickets at go.rowan.edu/tickets (FREE for Rowan students).

We are excited to collaborate with the Washington Twp. High School Wind Ensemble in concert this week! Thursday March 7th 7:30pm

Check out the RU Concert Band in their first concert of the semester featuring works by Ticheli, Maslanka, Prokofiev, Hanson, and more!

THIS MONDAY, 3/11, join veteran music teachers, clinicians, and authors Amy Burns and Barbara Freeman in exploring practical ways to use technology in any music classroom with students of all ages. Gain hands-on experience with a variety of technological tools.

The event is FREE. Register here - https://forms.gle/4yE88kp9rk1k65GAA

Bassist Douglas Mapp is at home in many styles of music ranging from classical to jazz and Broadway to contemporary classical. The list of artists that he has performed, recorded and toured with includes Philip Glass, Michael Nyman, Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Natalie Cole, Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, Ernie Watts, Lana Del Rey, Earth Wind and Fire, R Kelly, and Jeff Majors. He is a regular member of the Vezinho/Ward Big Band

He is the principal bassist of the Reading Symphony and Assistant Principal of the Delaware Symphony. He performs regularly with some of the regions premiere ensembles including the Pennsylvania Ballet, the Philly Pops, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Relâche Ensemble, Orchestra 2001, Opera Philadelphia, and the Harrisburg Symphony. He has performed as substitute bassist with the Philadelphia Orchestra both at home and on tour. He has performed as a soloist with many of the groups with which he performs, including his spring 2015 performance of the Bottesini Grand Duo Concertante with the Reading Symphony.

His publishing company, Douglas Mapp Music has been helping bassists to solve the age-old dilemma of solo versus orchestra tuning for over twenty years with piano parts written in keys that fit with standard orchestral tuning. He is a past-president of the International Society of Bassists and chaired the 2015 ISB convention at Colorado State University.