Music Program presents Informal Concert

The Music Program at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) presented an informal concert of students from the beginning level music classes on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011.

The afternoon performances began with the Xylophone Ensembles, presented by Prof. Agnieszka Fajga. Especially notable was the more advanced group (MUSC 165) who impressed with their syncopated polyphonic segments and group skills in interpretations of works, such as the choral finale of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Next, six small guitar groups performed offering charming renditions of classics, such as "Carol of the Bells" and "Country Gardens." A highlight was the female guitar trio with musicians Farnaz Heidari, Shorouq Al-Enizy, and Samantha Combs presenting the tango "Some King of Sunset."

The concert ended with featured voice students of Prof. Anna Karadimitrova and her two large ensembles-the female group singing a lovely 3-part version of "The Streets of London," and the males presenting a crowd pleasing, "You Raise Me Up." Dr. Lisa Urkevich, the Coordinator of the Music Program said, "This was a great opportunity for our less experienced music students. Most have never performed on a stage before, let alone in front of hundreds of their peers. All had good reason to be proud of their accomplishments that day."

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 19th December 2011