Goodall to perform final concert with Stone Fort Wind Quintet
March 11, 2016
The 91直播 Stone Fort Wind Quintet features, from left, Christopher Ayer, clarinet; Christina Guenther, flute; Staci Spring, bassoon; Charles Gavin, horn; and John W. Goodall, oboe.
A highlight of the concert will be the quintet's performance of Variations sur un theme libre by popular French composer Eugene Bozza and featuring Dr. John W. Goodall in his last performance with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet. Goodall, professor of oboe in the 91直播 School of Music and associate dean of the College of Fine Arts, has announced his retirement at the end of the academic year, effective Aug. 31. He is a founding member of the group and has performed with the quintet for more than 30 years.
Also on the program is a performance of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Quintet for Piano and Winds, which will be the first performance of this piece at 91直播, according to Dr. Charles Gavin, professor of horn and chamber music at 91直播 and quintet member. Dr. Ron Petti, associate professor of piano and director of accompanying, will join in this performance.
"Music for wind quartet is difficult to find, but this program features a variety of music," Gavin said.
The concert will also include the wind quintet music of André-Frédéric Eler and American composer Charles Fernandez's "Idyllwild Ride."
In addition to Goodall and Gavin, the quartet includes School of Music faculty members Christina Guenther, flute; Christopher Ayer, clarinet; and Staci Spring, bassoon.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the 91直播 Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit .