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LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY OFFERS LECTURES, MUSICAL EVENTS TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

January 16, 2004 – Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles invites the community to various lectures and musical events throughout January and February 2004.

Senior Musicians Showcase Their Talents in Recitalist Series
LMU’s Senior Recitalist Series continues with James Clabots on baritone on January 24 at 4 p.m.; Jamie Cunanan, soprano, on April 16 at 8 p.m.; Michael Grady on piano on April 18 at 4 p.m.; Yvonne Casillas, soprano, on April 23 at 8 p.m.; Jennifer Ingraham, soprano, on April 24 at 4 p.m.; Tizoc Estrada on guitar on April 25 at 4 p.m.; and John Pingel on cello on April 30 at 8 p.m. All performances will be held in Murphy Recital Hall. All recitals are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Department of Music at 310.338.5386.

Internationally-Acclaimed Musician Baruch Meir Performs at LMU
Pianist Baruch Meir will perform a selection of classical music on January 30 at 8 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. Meir’s credits include solos and collaborative work throughout Israel, England, France, Portugal, and the U.S. He recently performed as soloist at the Tonjours Mozart Festival in Salzburg and at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. Tickets are $22 general admission or $15 students. For tickets, please contact Central Ticket Agency at 310.338.7588, or for more information, contact 310.338.5386.

Meir also will teach a small group lesson to interested amateur and professional musicians on January 31 at 1 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. Tickets are $5. The master class will feature individualized attention from the internationally known soloist. For more information, please contact the Department of Music at 310.338.5386.

Paul Holliday Conducts String Ensemble for Silent Film Screening
Paul Holliday conducts the LMU String Ensemble at a film screening on February 6 at 8 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. The featured film will be the silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The performance will include original music composed by Paul Holliday. The event is free of charge. For questions or more information, contact 310.338.5386.

A Night of Drumming with Aaron Smith
Percussionist Aaron Smith will perform on February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. Smith’s performance will feature a myriad of percussion instruments in this unique experiment with sound. The event will showcase a variety of types of music. The performance is free of charge. For more information, contact 310.338.5386.

Cross Border Orchestra Performs with Opera Star Emmanuel Lawler
One of Ireland’s top orchestras, featuring the country’s leading tenor Emmanuel Lawler, will perform at Sacred Heart Chapel on February 16 at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra, in conjunction with the Sacred Heart Chapel Choirs, will perform a mix of Broadway, American Pop/Rock, and traditional Irish music. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $5 for students and children. For tickets, call Central Ticket Agency 310.338.7588, and for more information, contact Greg Koppenhaver at 310.338.2976.

L.A. Religious Education Congress Extends Invitation
The L.A. Religious Education Congress invites musical liturgists to participate in Choir 2004 for performances at upcoming liturgies. The choir consists of two hundred members from six dioceses. This year’s theme is Steeped in Mercy, Balm for the World. Rehearsals will be held on February 17 and 18 in Los Angeles and Long Beach, respectively. For information, contact John Flaherty at 310.338.2720 or Diana Cierpich at 562.421.9487.

Expert Explores Desegregation in Lecture “Big Dreams, Rural Schools”
School desegregation and the law will be discussed by author and expert Vicki L. Ruiz on February 18 at 12 p.m. in Ahmanson Auditorium. As part of the ongoing American Cultures Speaker Series, Ruiz will explore the topic “Big Dreams, Rural Schools: Mexican Americans and Public Education, 1870-1950.” The event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, please contact César López, assistant professor of American Cultures, at 310.338.1710

Innovative Guitarist Benjamin Verdery Performs at Murphy Recital Hall
The fifth season of the Guitar Concert and Master Class Series continues with a performance by acclaimed guitarist and composer Benjamin Verdery on February 21 at 8 p.m. at Murphy Recital Hall. Verdery is known internationally for compositions that utilize a wide variety of instruments and people, including a basketball player. The concert is $22 for general admission and $15 for students. For tickets, please contact Central Ticket Agency at 310.338.7588, or for more information, call 310.338.5386.

Verdery concludes his visit to LMU with a Master Class. The musician will offer small group instruction to participants on February 22 at 1 p.m. in Murphy Recital Hall. Musicians can perform individually and receive tips from the expert. The cost is $5 for auditors. For more information, call 310.338. 5386

Distinguished Faculty Perform for the Public
The Department of Music will conclude the month with a faculty recital at Murphy Recital Hall on February 28 at 8 p.m. The performance is free, schedule of performers TBD. For more information, call 310.338.5386.