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The West Virginia University Graduate Wind Quintet will perform at the Creative Arts Center’s Bloch Hall tonight at 6:30.
"It’s a treat that we get to hear what abilities master and doctoral students have," said Cynthia Anderson, director of graduate studies in music at WVU.
According to Anderson, the Graduate Wind Quintet is one of the premiere performing quintets on campus.
The quintet of chamber musicians will play three pieces from the early 20th century.
"It ranges from very heavy to romantic," Anderson said. "There’s something for everyone."
According to Anderson, the three pieces to be performed are "Quintet" by Carl Nielsen, "Kleine Kammermusik (Little Chamber Music)" by Paul Hindemith and "Trois Pieces Breves (Three Short Pieces)" by Jacques Ibert.
"These are three of the most well known, important works of chamber music of the time period," Anderson said.
"They are three really traditional pieces," said Pam Murchison, a flutist in the ensemble. "True war horses."
According to Murchison, the musicians wanted three smaller pieces rather than one longer piece to keep things exciting.
Three members of the quintet have played together before this semester, and two members joined the group this fall.
Murchison, clarinetist Emily Barnow and horn player Kirsten Raschdorf are the three pervious members, and they are joined by oboe player Phu Vinh Dang and bassoonist Sara Bryan.
Murchison, Barnow and Raschdorf have played together for over a year.
"We’re very lucky to have this opportunity to perform like this," Murchison said. "Not everybody gets a chance like this, to work with other great woodwind players in this kind of setting."
The quintet is enthusiastic about the attendance for its concert.
"I estimate somewhere around 100 students will show up," Anderson said. "We’re excited."
The recital is free and open to the public.
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