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9/27/04

SLU SLATES EVENTS CELEBRATING WORK OF CHARLES IVES

CANTON – In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the death of American composer 
Charles Ives (1874-1954) – as well as the 130th anniversary of his birth – a number 
of events have been scheduled at St. Lawrence University.
	Ives wrote music at a time when the United States was looking both backwards 
and forwards, a time when many people were debating the question of what might 
constitute a unique and vibrant national culture, distinct from that of its 
predominantly European settlers. His music likewise looks nostalgically upon the 
past and boldly toward the future, and constitutes a unique American musical voice, 
at times avidly experimental, at times wistfully sweet.  
	Events scheduled in the University's celebration of Ives' life and work 
include:
	- The Laurentian Singers Family Weekend Concerts, in Gunnison Memorial 
Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2, include some pieces by 
Ives.
	- On Saturday, October 23, Rebecca Lanning will sing the music of Ives, 
Brahms, Gershwin and Tin Pan Alley composers, at 8 p.m. in Gilbert Recital Hall, 
Griffiths Arts Center.
	-  "A Concert of Psalms," performed by the University Chorus, will also 
include music by Ives on Saturday, November 13, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 14, 
at 2 p.m., in Gunnison Memorial Chapel.
	The culminating event of the semester is "Take-Offs: Music by and Inspired 
by Charles Ives," a performance by the Special Productions Ensemble in Gunnison
Memorial Chapel on Monday, December 6, at 8 p.m. Featured, along with works by Ives, 
are world premieres of pieces by Christopher Watts, director of arts technology at 
St. Lawrence; In-Sil Yoo, assistant professor of music at St. Lawrence; and Carolyn 
Bremer, of California State University at Long Beach.
	 For more information about Ives, visit the Web sites www.charlesives.org or 
musicmavericks.publicradio.org. For more information on the performances at 
St. Lawrence University, contact the music department at 315- 229-5192 or 
315-229-5166.

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