UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 8
October 24, 1996
Calliope to begin new tradition

     A new music tradition begins at the University at 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, Nov. 20, when all of the Department of Music student
ensembles gather in Mitchell Hall to present rousing performances
in an evening of music known as Calliope.
     From the opening fanfare of trumpets to the rousing finale
by the UD Marching Band, Calliope will be a fast-paced evening of
music featuring everything from a Spanish guitar trio to the
sounds of jazz, the wind ensemble, orchestra, choirs, percussion
ensemble and more.
     As the name implies, Calliope will be an evening of high-
energy fun reminiscent of a circus atmosphere. More than 350 UD
students, both music majors and nonmajors, will perform. The
sound-and-light spectacle showcasing UD's finest young musicians
will benefit the Department of Music Scholarship Fund.
     "This is the largest number of students we've ever featured
in one concert. Every UD student performing group will be doing
something," Heidi Sarver, Marching Band and Calliope director,
said.
     "It's a variety showcase with very accessible music, music
that is familiar to general audiences," she said. "We hope people
will see Calliope and say, 'Hey! I like that group. I think I'll
come to more performances.'"
     The program will make use of all performing space in
Mitchell Hall. Musicians will be heard from the stage, balcony,
aisles and sides of the room, Elaine Brenchley, music, said.
     Admission to Calliope is $15 for the general public, $10 for
UD faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens and $5 for
students. To request a ticket order form, call the Department of
Music at 831-2577. Tickets also are available at box offices at
the Bob Carpenter Center and the Trabant University Center, and
they may be ordered on the World Wide Web at
http://www.udel.edu/music/public/calendar.html