Southeastern Louisiana University

Famed euphonium soloist joins Southeastern Wind Symphony for 'Euphoria!' Oct. 26

Contact: Christina Chapple

10/17/06

     HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University Wind Symphony will present "Euphoria!” – it’s contribution to Fanfare, Southeastern’s October arts festival – on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts.

     The acclaimed 65-member group conducted by Southeastern Director of Bands Glen J. Hemberger will welcome as its special guest internationally renowned euphonium soloist Adam Frey. 

     “Adam represents one of the elite young brass soloists in the world today by bringing his sharp intellect, mature musicianship, and charismatic stage presence to audiences across the globe,” Hemberger said.

     Frey will join with the Wind Symphony for three pieces, "Pantomime" by British composer Philip Sparke; his own arrangement of the aria "Un bel di" from "Madama Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini; and a theme and variations on "Rule Britannia" by famed cornet soloist John Hartmann. 

     “Also on the program,” Hemberger said, “will be Michael Daugherty’s impressive tour de force for wind band, ‘Niagara Falls,’ the light and whimsical ‘Slava!’ by Leonard Bernstein, and the delightfully charming ‘Old Home Days’ by famed composer Charles Ives.” 

     A native of Atlanta, Frey earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, and the master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. 

     He is a former first prize recipient in the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition and received second prize  in the Verso Il Millenio International Competition in Riva del Garda, Italy. His first solo recording entitled, "Listen to THIS!" received worldwide acclaim for both its numerous premieres and impressive performances. Frey has recently returned from “down under” where he recorded a CD with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. 

     Frey is adjunct professor of euphonium at Emory University and Georgia State University in Atlanta. 

     Tickets for “Euphoria!” are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens, and Southeastern faculty, staff, and alumni. The concert is free for all students. Tickets are available at the Columbia box office, 220 East Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 543‑4371. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m., weekdays, and one hour before performance time for events at the Columbia Theatre.

     For additional information about Fanfare 2006 events, visit columbiatheatre.org or call (985) 543-4366.  For further information on the Wind Symphony, contact Southeastern Bands at (985) 549-2599.

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