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SUMMARY:Northwestern State Bands Hosts Composer Randall Standridge and Five Regional Bands
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern State University’s Bands will welcome composer Randall Standridge to the Natchitoches campus this week along with five bands in the Third Annual Northwestern State Invitational Band Festival on April 23-24. \nBands from Pickering\, West Monroe\, Benton and Parkway High School along with Benton Middle School will participate. The NSU Concert Band & Wind Ensemble will perform on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. The NSU Wind Symphony will perform on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts\nare in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A livestream of the NSU ensemble concerts will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. \n“I am excited that we will have Randall Standridge on our campus and working with our students and the students of five visiting band programs from around the region\,” said NSU Director of Bands Anthony Pursell. “Having a composer of his caliber will certainly\nbe the highlight for our students and those attending the festival.” \nThe festival will feature each invited band to perform a concert in the acoustically treated Magale Recital Hall followed by a 20-minute clinic by Standridge and then a short clinic by visiting music educator Scott Dudley. \n“The format will be used to assist band programs prior to their final performances of the academic year\,” said Pursell. “While we are having this festival in April and most bands in the region have already attended their formal assessment\, the idea is to evaluate\nhow to best serve these high school band directors and their program in the immediate future and be an end-of-year celebration.” \nHigh school students will also be treated to open rehearsals with the NSU Wind Symphony and Wind Ensembles\, dining on campus and enjoying masterclasses by Standridge. \nThe festival will also employ current NSU music education majors to serve as adjudicators for each band. \n“Giving our students the opportunity to evaluate a band’s performance begins to formulate priorities in their mind of the things they will eventually need to assess when they are in front of their own ensemble\,” said Pursell. “No matter if it is pre-assessment\nevaluations or simply getting ready for an end-of-year pops concert for their community\, our NSU music education majors will benefit through active listening and assessing that performance in real-time.” \nNSU students will also enjoy an open Q&A session with Standridge and Dudley and composition students will receive a lesson with Standridge. \nThe NSU Wind Symphony will conclude the festival with a performance featuring both Standridge and Dudley\, a retired band director from Benton (Texas) ISD\, conducting the ensemble. \n“Giving our NSU students an opportunity to experience music by being led by the composer and a visiting master educator will greatly enhance their performance experience\,” said Pursell. “When I was 18 years old\, my college band director brought in a composer\nto be our guest conductor. I remember thinking to myself that is the person whose name is on top of this piece.\nIt is an experience that I still value today\, even after 29 years of leading bands of my own.” \nThis year’s festival not only expands from three to five visiting bands but also includes all three of the NSU concert ensembles. All performances and open rehearsals will be held in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public \nOn April 23\, Pickering High will perform at 10:30 a.m. An open rehearsal with the NSU Wind Symphony is at 1 p.m. West Monroe High performs at 2:30 p.m. An open rehearsal with the NSU Wind Ensemble is at 4 p.m. \nOn April 24\, Benton Middle School performs at 1 p.m. Benton High presents a concert at 2:30 p.m. and Parkway High performs at 4 p.m. \nThe Northwestern Invitational Band Festival is made possible from the generous support of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts\, the National Association of Future Music Educators (NSU chapter)\, the Theta Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Eta\nPi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/northwestern-state-bands-hosts-composer-randall-standridge-and-five-regional-bands/
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SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printmaking: Focus on Image Transfer Class
DESCRIPTION:Gel Plate Printmaking: Focus on Image Transfer\nHosted by the Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery\n584 Front Street\, Natchitoches\nThursday\, April 24 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nDiscover the art of gel plate printmaking in this hands-on workshop led by artist and instructor Mary Striegel. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills\, this class will focus on creative image transfer techniques—a fun and experimental process that brings striking results. \nRegistration Fee: $39 (includes all materials for one participant)\nRegister on Eventbrite: Click here to register\nOr call the Gallery at 318-527-1550 \nSpaces are limited—secure your spot and bring your creativity to life!
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/gel-plate-printmaking-focus-on-image-transfer-class/
LOCATION:Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery\, 584 Front St. Suite 102\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enchanting evening as we unveil our exciting new capital project\, the Cane River Discovery Center. This kickoff fundraiser will feature live music\, signature cocktails\, and a curated tasting menu. \nGuests will be among the first to explore the plans for the Discovery Center and have the opportunity to invest in a project thoughtfully created to connect future generations with our region’s rich natural resources and cultural heritage. More than just a destination\, the Cane River Discovery Center will be a lasting gift to our community – one that sparks learning\, fosters connection\, and deepens appreciation for the place we call home. \nEvent Details:\n-Date: April 24th\n-Time: 6:00 PM\n-Location: Prud’homme-Rouquier House\n-Individual Tickets: $75 \nTickets can be purchased at the link below:\nhttps://cane-river-national-heritage-area.square.site/ \nLooking to support our mission in a bigger way? Email jessica@canerivernha.org for details on becoming a sponsor of the Spring Soiree. Sponsorships include exclusive event perks and recognition\, all while making a lasting impact on our community. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you all and sharing our vision for the future of the Cane River community!
URL:https://natchitoches.com/event/spring-soiree/
LOCATION:Prud’homme-Rouquier House\, 446 Rue Jefferson\, Natchitoches\, LA\, 71457\, United States
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