Music minor recitals
The Department of Music’s fall music minor recitals will take place on Nov. 6 and 13, 2021.
The performances by our music minors will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel via the streams below. They will remain available for viewing for one week.
Limited in-person seating is also available for the recitals in Price Music Center room 110. Free registration is required to attend in person. Registration links for each recital can be found below.
These recitals are given in partial fulfillment of the minor in music, performance track.
Will Mozhi Shen, clarinet
Nov. 6, 1:00 p.m.
Program
Dr. Anatoly Larkin, piano
| Hommage de Falla | Béla Kovács (1937) |
| Fantasiestücke for pianoforte und Clarinette, Op. 73 | Robert Schumann (1810-1856) |
| Première Rhapsodie | Claude Debussy (1862-1918) |
Will Mozhi Shen is a passionate clarinet player from China who has played clarinet for 15 years. He used to be the principal clarinet for NJUSO and has played in NC State’s Raleigh Civic Symphony and Chamber Orchestra. Will Shen also played in the woodwind quintet at NC State and does solo clarinet training with the guidance of Sam Almaguer. He majors in statistics and minors in music performance. He focuses on classic music styles and enjoys playing music from different groups of composers.
Will Mozhi Shen is a student of Samuel Almaguer, applied lecturer of clarinet.
Jared Faulk, guitar
Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m.
Program
Dawud Ghazaleh, bass; Derrick Singer, drums
| Jared Faulk | Bright Size Life | Pat Metheny |
| On Green Dolphin Street | Bronislaw Kaper | |
| Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise | Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II | |
| The Half Drawn Shade | Baron Tymas | |
| Tenor Madness | Sonny Rollins | |
Jared Faulk is pursuing a B.S. in computer science and minoring in jazz guitar performance with an expected graduation date of May 2022. He started playing guitar at the age of 13, after teaching himself ukulele. He started playing jazz as a second year student at NC State when he recieved encouragement from Dr. Koch and Dr. Parker. He has been continually supported by his parents, making his musical journey possible. In his time here, he has also been a part of the NC State Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Studio Combo. Without further ado, let’s rock (jazz?)!
Jared Faulk is a student of JC Martin, applied lecturer of guitar.
Caroline Branan, violin
Sharanya Ananth, voice
Nov. 13, 1:00 p.m.
Program
Ana Palanciuc Hamilton, piano
| I | |||
| Sharanya Ananth | Voice | Selve amiche | Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) |
| Luoghi sereni e cari | Stefano Donaudy (1879-1925) | ||
| O mio babbino caro | Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) | ||
| from Gianni Schicchi | |||
| Caroline Branan | Violin | Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 | Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) |
| II | |||
| Sharanya Ananth | Voice | Neue Liebe | Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) |
| Du Bist die Ruh | Franz Schubert (1797-1828) | ||
| Beau Soir | Claude Debussy (1862-1918) | ||
| Les chemins de l’amour | Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) | ||
| Allemande | |||
| Caroline Branan | Violin | Violin Concerto in C Major, Op. 48 | Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987) |
| Mvt. I | |||
| III | |||
| Sharanya Ananth | Voice | Waitin’ for My Dearie | Alan Jay Lerner (1918-1986) and Frederick Loewe (1901-1988) |
| from Brigadoon | |||
| I’ve Got You Under My Skin | Cole Porter (1891-1964) | ||
| from Born to Dance | |||
| But Not for Me | George Gershwin (1898-1937) | ||
| from Girl Crazy | |||
| The Beauty Is | Adam Guettel (1964) | ||
| from The Light in the Piazza | |||
| Caroline Branan | Violin | Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, KV 219 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) |
| Mvt. I |
Caroline Branan is a senior who is double majoring in marine sciences and biological sciences. She has been playing violin for over 15 years, partaking in a variety of styles. While she has focused primarily on classical and orchestral music for most of her musical career, she has dabbled in some fiddle tunes and 80s rock covers with her father’s band. When Caroline is not practicing or performing, she is either hanging out with friends or grinding through homework. After college, she hopes to go to graduate school and conduct research on marine mammal behavior and conservation.
Sharanya Ananth is a senior at NC State double majoring in environmental engineering and political science and minoring in vocal performance. Originally from Greensboro, NC, Sharanya has been passionate about music from a young age. She studied Indian Classical Music and was a member of the Greensboro Youth Chorus for 10 years. On campus, she is a soprano section leader in the State Chorale and the captain of Jawaani, the fusion a cappella group. After working for five semesters and through the pandemic, she is excited to present her recital.
Caroline Branan is a student of Lindi Wang, applied lecturer of violin.
Sharanya Ananth is a student of Dr. DeMar Neal, applied lecturer of voice.
Charlie Frazier, cello
Ashley Kimble, voice
Nov. 13, 3:00 p.m.
Program
Performing with Charlie Frazier: Bridget O’Leary, piano
Performing with Ashley Kimble: Ana Palanciuc Hamilton, piano
| Charlie Frazier | Cello | Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 | Edward Elgar (1857-1934) |
| I. Adagio – Moderato | |||
| Sonata, Op. 40 | Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) | ||
| I. Allegro non troppo | |||
| Fantastiestücke, Op. 73 | Robert Schumann (1810-1856) | ||
| I. Zart und mit Ausdruck | |||
| II. Lebhaft, leich | |||
| III. Rasch und mit Feuer | |||
| INTERMISSION | |||
| Ashley Kimble | Voice | Caro Mio Ben | Giuseppe Giordani (1743-1798) |
| L’ho perduta, me meschina | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) | ||
| from Le nozze di Figaro | |||
| Nel cor piu non mi sento | Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816) | ||
| Ici Bas | Gabriel Faure (1845-1942) | ||
| Pie Jesu | Gabriel Faure (1845-1942) | ||
| from Requiem | |||
| I Get a Kick Out of You | Cole Porter (1891-1964) | ||
| from Anything Goes | |||
| The Way We Were | Marvin Hamlisch (1944-2012) | ||
| I Could Have Danced All Night | Frederick Loewe (1901-1988) | ||
| from My Fair Lady |
Charlie Frazier is a senior in mathematics at NC State minoring in statistics and cello performance. She has played cello since her teenage years and currently studies with Kirsten Jermé. During her time at NC State, Charlie has played with the Raleigh Civic Symphony and Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra and continues to pursue music recreationally.
Ashley Kimble is a senior at NC State. She is majoring in animal science with a concentration in veterinary bioscience as well as minoring in vocal performance. She has loved both journeys here at NC State. She wants to one day be a large animal and small animal veterinarian, and her passion for music will always be there. She may very well be known as the singing vet because her passion for both animals and music are equal. She hopes you enjoy her performances and share this journey of music with her.
Charlie Frazier is a student of Kirsten Jermé, applied lecturer of cello.
Ashley Kimble is a student of Dr. DeMar Neal, applied lecturer of voice.
Colton Strandberg, guitar
Nov. 22, 7:00 p.m.
Jared Faulk, guitar; Matt Decker, bass; Coleman Williams, drums
| Colton Strandberg | Chitlins Con Carne | Kenny Burrell |
| Four on Six | Wes Montgomery | |
| Mr. PC | John Coltrane | |
| So What | Miles Davis | |
| The Half Drawn Shade | Baron Tymas | |
Colton Strandberg is a business major with a concentration in information technology, as well as a music minor. He received his first guitar at age 10 and music has always been an important thing in his life. He grew up in Greensboro, NC where he had many opportunities to play in different settings, through school, church and jam sessions with friends. Coming to NC State allowed him to find even more opportunities through music. In his time here he has been a member in the NC State Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Band and the Studio Combo.
Colton Strandberg is a student of JC Martin, applied lecturer of guitar.
