Department of Music

Nancy Friedemann is a Colombian contemporary artist who is currently based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nancy Friedemann holds a master's degree from New York University, a BFA from Otis Art Institute and undergraduate studies from La Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia. Having grown up in Colombia and having migrated to the US as an adult, Friedemann-Sanchez creates work in two languages about the curious and intense experience of physically having migrated, yet having a piece of herself rooted in Colombia. Friedemann-Sanchez's recent solo exhibitions have included: Steinbaum Gallery, Miami; Collette Blanchard Gallery, New York; Frost Museum, Miami; Galeria Diners, Bogota; Cheryl Pelavin Fine Arts, New York; Sheldon Memorial Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska; Queens Museum of Art, New York; Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, Panama.

In addition to being a trained musician, Nicholas Pallesen is a transformational coach, mental performance consultant and speaker. For over a decade, he has helped people from all walks of life reconnect with their innate potential and bring that potential into the world. For more information about Mr. Pallesen, visit https://www.nicholaspallesen.com/about . This event is open to the public at no charge.

In addition to being a trained musician, Nicholas Pallesen is a transformational coach, mental performance consultant and speaker. For over a decade, he has helped people from all walks of life reconnect with their innate potential and bring that potential into the world. For more information about Mr. Pallesen, visit https://www.nicholaspallesen.com/about . This event is open to the public at no charge.

A native of Costa Rica, Manuel Matarrita was the winner of the prestigious National Music Award in his country in 2012. He has appeared as a soloist and accompanist around the world, with appearances in Spain, Serbia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba and the US. Dr. Matarrita was a featured soloist and clinician at the Sixth World Piano Conference in Novi Sad, Serbia in June of 2014. He holds degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Costa Rica, the University of New Orleans and Louisiana State University. He is a Professor of Piano at the University of Costa Rica, currently serving as the Director of the School of Music. Matarrita is a member of the World Piano Teachers Association, as well as one of the Board of Directors of the Mari­a Clara Cullell International Piano Competition. Matarrita's lecture today is open to the public at no charge.

Darin Wadley, D.M.A., Director of Percussion Studies, and his percussion studio present the USD Drumming Flow Retreat, an intense focus on snare drum technique. Grip, stroke, timing and playing with precision will be explored and perfected, benefitting all drumming styles. High school through adults with percussion experience are welcome. Will need: RealFeel practice pad, among other things. For more information, contact Darin.Wadley@usd.edu.

Please join us for the closing reception of Nancy Friedemann-Sanchez's exhibition Palimpsests

Alessandra Feris, DM, USD Music Faculty, presents "Music in a Bottle," open to the public at no charge. Learn more about Feris at http://www.alessandraferis.com/.

USD's Tracelyn Gesteland, DMA, mezzo-soprano, and guest pianist Amanda Johnston, present this evening's recital, open to the public at no charge.

Fine Arts students submit their artworks to the 33rd Annual Juried Stilwell Student Award Exhibition. Closing Reception: January 17, 2019 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

The USD Department of Music hosts their annual Quad State Honor Band Festival, where middle and high school musicians join for a day of music, learning and fun. For registration information, please visit https://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/music/quad-state-honor-band-festival.

After a day of musical togetherness, participants in the Quad State Honor Band Festival present a concert, open to the public at no charge.

Graduate student Yukyung Hwang, together with USD music students, presents a collaborative pianist recital, open to the public at no charge.