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Trombonists Shine at Faculty Recital for JCC, SAU
3 p.m. October 10, White Auditorium SAU
What are the odds that band directors from two Jackson County institutions of higher learning would both play trombone as their primary instrument? That's exactly the case for Ronald Douglass, associate professor of music at Jackson Community College, and Mark Garberich, assistant professor music for Spring Arbor University. These two trombonists will perform together in a joint faculty recital, at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 10, in White Auditorium, Spring Arbor University.
"It's nice to finally collaborate between these two music departments, I think it's something that is long overdue," said Douglass, who also conducts the Jackson Community Concert Band. Garberich conducts the Spring Arbor University - Community Band, the Spring Arbor University Jazz Band, and leads instrumental music ensembles. Both perform with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.
Garberich earned his bachelor's degree in music education from Taylor University of Indiana, his Master of Music degree in brass performance (trombone) from the University of Michigan, and is near completion of his Doctorate in Philosophy of music education from Michigan State University. He has taught at Spring Arbor University for seven years, and previously taught 21 years in public and private school music instruction, including six years as band director in Waldron in southern Hillsdale County, and 12 years at Lenawee Christian School in Adrian.
Douglass earned his bachelor's degree in music from Millikin University of Illinois, his Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan, and a Specialist in Ethnomusicology from University of Michigan. He joined the faculty at JCC 18 years ago, following 19 years as Director of Bands at Michigan Center.
For the faculty recital, Douglass and Garberich will each perform two solo pieces, covering a wide range of musical styles from Baroque to contemporary. There will also be two quartets with guest trombonists Robert Woodard, who performs with the JSO and Jackson Community Concert Band, and Dan Bickel, band director at Grass Lake.
The recital will include: Sonata in A minor, Georg Philipp Telemann, Arr. Keith Brown, performed by Garberich; Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14, Serge Rachmaninoff, Arr. Keith Brown, performed by Douglass; Suite of Three Cities: Fanfare, Extensity, Diversity, Eccentricity, 1960, Roger Chapman, performed by quartet; Cappricio,1957, Roger Boutry, performed by Douglass, trombone; Morning Walk, 2002, Norman Bolter, performed by Garberich; The Cascades, 1904, Scott Joplin, performed by quartet.
This event is free and open to the community.
