July 25, 2003 Announcements
Holiday
Schedule — Honoring the Pioneers
No, the calendar hasn't suddenly moved into fast-forward nor
is the week ending sooner than anticipated. Blame it on Utah's
Pioneer Day holiday. Mid-week celebrations are great for a much-needed
break or outdoor adventures, but they don't do much for a publication
schedule. That's why Utah State Today is coming to you a few
days early. For archival purposes the publication date will
remain true to the normal Friday distribution even though readers
will receive the issue a couple of days early.
Enjoy the holiday this week and we'll return to the normal
publication schedule next week.
Hear
Award-Winning Pianists and Support Scholarships
 The
Cool Classics Summer Concert Series has been a tradition at
Utah State University for a number of seasons. The series features
the talents of young pianists, many who have captured important
competition titles, and proceeds support piano scholarships
at Utah State. This year's concerts are July 30, 31 and Aug.
1
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are presented in room 214
of the Chase Fine Arts Center. Free parking is available in
the lot directly west of the building after 4 p.m. Concert tickets
are available at the door. Admission is $5 per concert, or $10
for a series pass to all three concerts.
 This
year's Cool Classics Summer Concert Series offers three sizzling
evening programs showcasing young prize-winning pianists and
piano masterworks of Bach, Barber, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin,
Greig, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Ravel, St. Saens and more,
said Brooke Reynolds, series coordinator this year and Youth
Conservatory coordinator in the Department of Music at Utah
State.
Each concert provides a different theme, Reynolds said.
 On
Wednesday, July 30, "Young Pianists" is the theme
of the evening. All performers are under age 18 — and
each exhibits extraordinary musicianship and performance ability,
Reynolds said.
Three of the evening's performers — John Sargeant (13),
Bronwyn Tarboton (13) and Brandon Lee (17) — have performed
with the Utah Symphony Orhcestra in the "Salute to Youth"
concerts. Others on the evening's roster have won top prizes
in piano competitions in both Utah and Idaho.
Thursday, July 31, is "College Night" and features
Utah State University piano majors. "Under the direction
of professor Gary Amano, the piano program at Utah State has
gained an international reputation," Reynolds said. "One
of the performers on this second concert, Aram Arakelyan, came
to study at Utah State from Armenia."
Other performers for this concert, though Utah natives, have
traveled across the country winning national competitions, Reynolds
continued.
The Friday, Aug. 1, concert features an entire evening of piano
classics by the Coombs family under the banner of the "Coombs
Family Pianists."
The Coombs family has been a favorite in the Cool Classics
for many years. This summer features returning pianists Hilary
and Jonathan, currently studying at The Juilliard School in
New York, who will be joined by their younger siblings Zachary
and Natalie.
"This concert is certain to be a memorable, musical experience,"
Reynolds concluded.
Funds collected from ticket sales benefit the USU Piano Scholarship
Fund. For additional information please call (435) 797-3018.
Aggie Blue Pride
Light Honors Outstanding Achievements
To demonstrate pride in the many accomplishments of Utah State
University faculty, staff and students, the Utah State Blue
Pride Light will be turned on Monday, July 28, and the Carillon
Bells will ring at 1:10 p.m. in the afternoon. Every four months
the university designates a Blue Pride Light Night to recognize
individuals for outstanding achievements.
Honorees this quarter are Utah State civil and environmental
engineering professor David S. Bowles; Craig Johnson, professor
of landscape architecture and environmental planning; Wayne
Larsen, Utah State alum and pilot of the USU Wright Flyer; Utah
State animal, dairy and veterinary sciences professor Kenneth
L. White; and the USU Wright Flyer team. (more)
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