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FOR RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2007

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Northwestern University School of Music
Announces 2007-08 Internet Webcast Schedule

EVANSTON—The School of Music has expanded its Internet webcast program this year to eight events, including both concerts and master classes. While two events (November 2, 23) are closed, two-way webcasts between Northwestern and another institution and not available to the public, the remaining six may be accessed via any computer (October 23, 26; February 12; April 7, 26; 1 tba). Highlighting the lineup is a master class with pianist Richard Goode, 2006 winner of the school’s Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance, a $50,000 prize given to a pianist of international stature. The six events open to the public may be accessed by visiting music.northwestern.edu/webcast/ or www.pickstaiger.org approximately ten minutes before each broadcast begins

2007-08 Northwestern University School of Music Internet Webcast Schedule

(All events are accessible to the public unless otherwise indicated.)

Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Adam Unsworth Ensemble
Live from Regenstein Recital Hall
Adam Unsworth, horn
Les Thimmig, woodwinds
Tony Miceli, vibraphone
Brian Howell, bass
Tony Deangelis, drums
A former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, hornist Unsworth founded this ensemble to perform an eclectic mix of classical music and jazz.

Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Northwestern University Percussion Ensemble, Michael Burritt, Director
Live from Pick-Staiger
This ensemble is the winner of the 2007 Percussive Arts Society's International Percussion Ensemble Competition. 

Friday, November 2 at 10 a.m.  (not accessible to the public)

Bassoon master class with faculty member Christopher Millard
A two-way webcast between Northwestern University School of Music and the Ottawa Arts Centre, featuring students from both institutions.                                                        

Wednesday, January 23 at 3 p.m.  (not accessible to the public)

Horn master class with faculty member Gail Williams, and Eric Rolske, member of the New York Philharmonic
A two-way broadcast between Northwestern University School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, featuring students from both institutions.

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Joint concert with the Amsterdam Conservatory Brass Ensemble and the Northwestern Brass Ensemble
Live from Pick-Staiger

Week of April 7, time TBA

Master class with pianist Richard Goode
Live from Lutkin Recital Hall
Featuring students from the Northwestern Piano Program.

Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. 

Children’s program Kids Fare with the Illinois Brass Band, Ryan Nelson, conductor
Live from Pick-Staiger

To be announced

Master class with Philippe Cuper, principal clarinet with the Paris Opera
Live from Pick-Staiger

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