Music Spring Concert Presents Student Talent at TAMIU April 9

Musical notes will sound lively staccatos during Texas A&M International University's 2002 Music Spring Concert scheduled on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 111.

A seasonal showcasing of University talent, the Music Spring Concert will bring to stage student guitarists, instrumentalists and vocalists. The event is free of charge and open to the public and presented by the University's department of fine and performing arts.

Dr. Gilberto D. Soto, department chair, said students are anxious to share the fruit of countless hours of practice with the University and community.

"These talented students will soon become the artistic backbone of our community and I encourage everyone to join us in applauding their efforts as they delight us with an array of styles such as classical, operatic excerpts, baroque, spirituals and madrigals as well as traditional flamenco pieces," Dr. Soto said.

Groups participating in the presentation include the A&M International Classical Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Soto; Chorale, Dr. Rachel Cruz; Chamber String Ensemble, Jennifer Cahill Clark; and Opera Workshop, Suzanne D. Ramo and Dr. Fritz Gechter.

For further information, please contact the department of fine and performing arts at 326-2654, e-mail gsoto@tamiu.edu or visit offices located in Pellegrino Hall 215. University office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu