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2009 SERIES CONCERTS:

George Miksch Sutton

The Sutton Music Series celebrates the memory of George Miksch Sutton, ornithologist, painter of birds and lover of music. He was George Lynn Cross professor of zoology and curator of birds at the University of Oklahoma's Stovall Museum until his retirement in 1968. Sutton wrote 11 books on birds and illustrated another 15. The University of Oklahoma awarded him the Distinguished Service Citation, its highest honor, and in 1967 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In 1972 he was knighted by the president of Iceland for his study and painting of Icelandic birds. Sutton was responsible for establishing the University of Oklahoma Bird Range and the Sutton Urban Wilderness in Norman. He was also honored by the creation of the Sutton Animal Reserve in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Dr. Sutton was a friend of the School of Music. He gave funds to purchase one of the grand pianos on the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall stage and he left a bequest to help build the Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall.

February 2009:

15  3:00 PM       Sutton Artist Series: Johanna Cox, oboe
   Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

16  8:00 PM       Sutton Concert Series: Musical Mosaic
   Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

23 8:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Oklahoma Chamber Players
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall

24 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Jazz Bands
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

26 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Wind Symphony
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

March 2009:

1 3:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: Academia Filarmonica
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

10 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Chamber Orchestra with University Choir
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

12 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: University Vocal chamber Ensemble and Guest
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

23  8:00 PM       Sutton Artist Series: Faculty Composers Recital
   Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall

29  3:00 PM       Sutton Concert Series: University Chorale
   Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

30 8:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Jonathan Shames, piano
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

April 2009:

5 3:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: Collegium Musicum
Gothic Hall

16 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Jazz Bands
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

20 8:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Oklahoma Chamber Players
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

21 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Wind Symphony
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

23 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: Combined Choirs Concert
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

26 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: President's Concert, OU Symphony Orchestra
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

30 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Percussion Orchestra
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

Spencer H. Norton

The Norton Series celebrates the memory of composer, conductor and pianist Spencer H. Norton. He served the University of Oklahoma School of Music as a faculty member for 41 years and served as director of the school from 1947 to 1950. In 1960, he was appointed George Lynn Cross Research Professor, the highest research honor that faculty member may receive from the University of Oklahoma.

Among Norton’s major compositions is Te Deum, written for orchestra and chorus and commissioned in 1965 for the 75th anniversary of the university. Cibola, an earlier work for piano and orchestra, received national acclaim. It was inspired by the story of the Spanish explorer Coronado, who in the 16th century sought the Seven Cities of Cibola, a legendary land of treasure in North America. Other major works include his symphonic Dance Suite and Partita for Two Pianos and Orchestra, a 1960 work commissioned by the Ford Foundation. A native Oklahoman, Norton enrolled at age 15 in the University of Oklahoma, where he studied English, foreign languages and music. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa, he studied music theory and composition in Milan, Italy, for two years. A skilled performer and composer, Norton was widely known for his recitals on the harpsichord, clavichord, fortepiano and piano.

February 2009:

26 4:00 PM      Norton Lecture Series: "The Case of Mr. Ives: Ives' Fourth Symphony"
   Speaker: Dorothea Gail
   CMC 131

March 2009:

12 4:00 PM      Norton Lecture Series: "Listening for Women's Songs in the Ars
   Antiqua Motet" - Jennifer Saltzstein
   CMC 131

April 2009:

16 4:00 PM      Norton Lecture Series: "The Effects of Integrated Music Instruction on
   Academic Achievement Among Students Involved in Arts-
   Based School Reform - Michael Raiber
   CMC 131

30 4:00 PM      Norton Lecture Series: "Culture Wars of Early Modern Venice and the
   Birth of Commercial Opera" - Eugene Enrico
   CMC 131

In India, the word masala means spice mixture and, beyond food, may apply in othe contexts, such as music. The Masala Series presents concerts of world music and Native American music.

March 2009:

5 8:00 PM Masala Concert Series: Alma Latina - Music of Latin America
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall

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ADMISSION INFORMATION:

Sutton Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00

Norton Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00

Masala Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00

Please call F.A.C.T.S. Fine Arts Tickets Service at (405) 325-4101 for more information.