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UAM Division of Music To Present “Rhythm and Reeds” Saxophone and Percussion Recital
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Division of Music will host “Rhythm and Reeds” on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. in the Music Building in the Harris Recital Hall, Room 101, on UAM’s Monticello campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Matthew James and Dr. Kylan Bigby will perform during the saxophone and percussion duo recital, featuring compelling works by Debussy, Maslanka, Karukas and Mellits.
The duo is excited to bring this engaging program to the UAM campus and the Monticello community, showcasing the versatility and expressive possibilities of saxophone and percussion chamber music. Through a diverse selection of repertoire, the recital will explore a range of musical styles, textures and sounds, highlighting the unique collaboration between the two instruments.
Dr. Matthew James is a saxophonist, educator and scholar who serves on the faculty at Western Illinois University, where he teaches saxophone. His performance career includes solo appearances, chamber music collaborations and performances at universities and professional music conferences.
Dr. Kylan Bigby serves as assistant professor of percussion at UAM, where he teaches applied percussion and directs the UAM Percussion Ensemble, UAM Steel Pan Ensemble and UAM Marching Percussion. As a performer and educator, he is committed to expanding opportunities for students and audiences to experience diverse percussion repertoire and collaborative performance.
“Rhythm and Reeds” brings together the artistic perspectives of two active performers and educators to present chamber music that challenges traditional expectations and invites audiences to experience the dynamic relationship between saxophone and percussion.
For more information about the recital, contact the Division of Music at 870-460-1060.
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