VINCENNES, Ind. - The Vincennes University Department of Music will present a “Music of Aaron Copland” faculty recital on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre.

The performance will feature VU music faculty members Dr. Claudia Bossard, piano; Dr. Jennifer Harris, soprano; Michael Howell, classical guitar, and Joyce Kim-Rohrer, clarinet. Special guest artist is former VU faculty member Eric Bowling, flute.

The event will feature vocal and instrumental works by American composer Aaron Copland, including “Duo for Flute and Piano”, “Clarinet Concerto”, “Laurie’s Aria” from The Tender Land, and “At the River” for soprano and guitar.

Admission is free and the public is invited. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Copland (1900-1990) was an American composer, teacher, writer and conductor.  His open, slowly changing harmonies are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music, emulating the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit.  His best-known works include “Appalachian Spring”, “Billy the Kid”, “Rodeo”, and “Fanfare for the Common Man”.

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY - Indiana’s First College

VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper, the Aviation Technology Center and American Sign Language program in Indianapolis, Early College Career and Technical Education Centers, and additional sites such as the Gene Haas Training and Education Center in Lebanon, the Logistics Training and Education Center in Plainfield, and the Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics in Fort Branch. A leader in developing Early Colleges statewide, VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation.

In addition to offering a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers bachelor’s degree programs in technology, homeland security, nursing, secondary education programs in mathematics and science, and special education/elementary education.

VU enrolls students from throughout Indiana, 35 other states, and 17 countries. Tuition and fees are the lowest among Indiana campuses with residence halls. VU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Founded in 1801, VU is Indiana’s first college and is the only college in the nation founded by an individual who would later become President of the United States. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory. More information is available at www.vinu.edu.

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