UK Symphony Band 3rd Annual College Band Invitational Concert
Wednesday, October 08, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

Bluegrass in the Bluegrass: Beverly Smith and Carl Jones
Friday, October 10, 12:00 PM
Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Free and open to the public

For Years Carl Jones and Beverly Smith have appeared on the traditional music scene, at festivals, on record, at contests and dances, in various bands and formations, playing just about anything with strings or tossing in vocal harmonies wherever there was the opportunity. In their recordings they bring those years of experience to the art of the duet—songs and tunes, old and new, done simply and with love.

Bluegrass in the Bluegrass: Music of Coal with Ron Short
Monday, October 13, 12:00 PM
Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Free and open to the public

Music of Coal is a compilation of coal mining songs compiled to accompany a book by Paul Kuczko of historical photos from Lee and Wise counties in Virginia. Ron Short, a native of the Appalachian Mountains of Dickenson County, Virginia, has worked at Roadside Theater for the past 26 years as a playwright, musician, composer, actor, and director. He scripted and wrote music for 15 musical plays and helped script three others, all currently in Roadside's touring repertoire. He performs in all of the company's touring productions.

U. S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts
Tickets are free, but limited. For information, call the Singletary Center box office at 859-257-4929.

From Boston to Bombay, Tokyo to Toronto, The U.S. Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences for more than half a century, keeping the will of the American people behind the members of the armed forces and supporting diplomatic efforts around the world. The 29-member Soldiers' Chorus is the vocal complement of the Field Band, including three alums of the UK Opera Theatre: Mario Garcia, Mark Huseth and Charis Strange! Performances often include Broadway, opera, barbershop quartet, and Americana in addition to selections from the choral repertoire.

Tickets are free. LIMIT 4 PER PERSON. All tickets must be ordered in person at the SCFA Ticket Office. No phone or internet orders. All patrons who have tickets must be seated by 7:15pm or your seats will be open to the general public. Tickets available now.

Guest Recital: Steven Glaser, piano
Thursday, October 16, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Steven Glaser is a professor of Piano at the Ohio State University. He will perform works by Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Paul Ben-Haim, and S. Liapunow. Professor Glaser will also present a master class for piano students on October 17 at 10:00 AM in the Recital Hall. Both events are open to the public.

Piano Master Class with Steven Glaser
Friday, October 17, 10:00 AM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Professor Glaser teaches Piano at the Ohio State University.

Bluegrass in the Bluegrass: Dr. Tim Lake and the Tim Lake Trio
Friday, October 17, 12:00 PM
Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Free and open to the public

Dr. Tim Lake is a singer-songwriter, composer, performer, and teacher who was born in Manhattan, New York, and was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. Playing banjo and guitar, Tim has been a professional musician for over 20 years, has released ten albums of original songs, and has performed internationally and across the United States with his group "The Little Big Band." Tim received a doctorate in music in 1991 from the University of Kentucky. In 1993, he performed and recorded the world premiere of his doctoral work, An American Concerto For 5-String Banjo and Orchestra, with the Atlanta-Emory Orchestra in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1995, his concerto was awarded Kentucky’s prestigious Al Smith Fellowship for music composition. He also received recognition as a composer from ASCAP’s Standard and Popular Awards panel from 1994 through 2006.

UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Friday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed

Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.

Celebrate Music with UK's acoUstiKats and Paws & Listen
Friday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Ticketed

UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Saturday, October 18, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed

Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.

UK Wind Ensemble
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

Featuring Natalie Lehr, clarinet, winner of the UK Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition.

Octubafest 2008 - I. Upper Division and Graduate Tuba-Euphonium Students in Recital
Monday, October 20, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Choral Invitational
Monday, October 20, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Octubafest 2008 -II. Lower Division Tuba-Euphonium Students in Recital
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Octubafest 2008 - III. University of Kentucky Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
Wednesday, October 22, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Dr. Skip Gray, director.

Groundbreaking Ceremony, Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
Friday, October 24, 12:00 PM
Koinonia House, home of UK Opera Theatre
Free and open to the public

Thanks to the continuing support of UK and a generous gift from William and Casiana Schmidt, UKOT’s home base will undergo a major renovation, more than doubling our available space! Please join us for this long-awaited celebration, held at the newly named William E. and Casiana Schmidt Vocal Arts Center, at the corner of Rose Street and Rose Lane.

Men’s Chorus Fall Extravaganza
Friday, October 24, 7:30 PM
Memorial Hall
Ticketed

Sweet Sixteen: an aoUstiKats Celebration

Senior Recital: Beth McDonald, tuba
Saturday, October 25, 2:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Saturday, October 25, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed

Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.

Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition
Saturday, October 25, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

With the aim of nurturing and encouraging young vocal artists, this competition for high school students offers cash awards to the best of the best, provided by William and Casiana Schmidt and the William E. Schmidt Foundation.

UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Sunday, October 26, 2:00 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed

Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.

DMA Recital: Bradley Williard, voice
Sunday, October 26, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Concert Band Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Tribute to Nathaniel Patch
Thursday, October 30, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public

Professor Emeritus Nathaniel Patch taught piano at the University of Kentucky from 1949 until his retirement in 1982. He held degrees from the Eastman School of Music and was familiar to generations of Kentuckians as an active concert pianist and teacher. He performed throughout the United States as a pianist and chamber musician and appeared as piano soloist with, among others, the Lexington Philharmonic, the Louisville Orchestra, and the Nashville Symphony. Among his many awards were the UK Great Teacher Award and the Kentucky Music Teachers' Teacher of the Year Award. This tribute will include performances by UK's faculty members and piano students as well as faculty members from the University of Louisville, Transylvania University and Kentucky State University.

Bluegrass in the Bluegrass: Gloria Belle
Friday, October 31, 12:00 PM
Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Free and open to the public

Gloria Belle launched her musical career in the foothills of East Tennessee where bluegrass roots run deep. She made her first appearances on WBIR Television in Knoxville in the early 1960's. In 1999 she became one of the few women to ever be presented the Distinguished Achievement Award by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), represents a lifetime of dedication and contributions to bluegrass music. In 2001 the IBMA awarded Gloria the Recorded Event of the Year award for her participation in 'Follow Me Back to the Fold: A Tribute to Women in Bluegrass.'

UK Symphony Orchestra
Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

John Nardolillo, conductor, with Skip Gray, tuba. Wienberger Polka and Fugue from 'Schwanda the Bagpiper,' Rahm 'Legend of Heimdall,' Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4.

Kentucky - ACDA Fall Convocation Concert
Saturday, November 01, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, November 02, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

UK Middle School Concert Band Invitational
Wednesday, November 05, 6:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public

Three middle school bands and the UK Wind Ensemble.

UK Master Class: Michael Davis, trombone
Thursday, November 06, 12:30 PM
Location TBA
Free and open to the public

A class on jazz improvisation and professional playing.

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