Musicians within Moorpark College are preparing to show off their talents in their upcoming show, “MSCO Chamber Music Series IV.”
The performance will be held at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Building on Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
The performance will feature a percussion ensemble and flute ensemble as their anchor groups, along with complimentary trios and quartets ranging in various genres and styles, according to professor James J. Song, music and dance department chair and music director of the Moorpark College Symphony Orchestra.
Song encourages students to attend the concert to gain appreciation for the many fabulous music faculty and students that will be performing after many months and hours of dedication and practice.
“Attendees, including our students, will see the wide range of talents of both students and faculty and gain appreciation for their hard work and their enthusiasm for providing these live performances,” said Song.
The series started four years ago by the Moorpark College Symphony Orchestra to introduce various chamber music offerings to listeners, and it features outstanding musicians from the orchestra in ensemble settings, said Song. In preparation for the concert, each group must practice and rehearse the pieces on their own and in groups for many months and hours, said Song.
Chase Rizkalla, 20-year-old music major, will be playing “Sonata for flute, oboe, and piano” by Jean-Baptiste. Rizkalla is a first time student participating in the concert and so far he feels like the experience has been great.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to see a type of music that is performed much less often than big orchestral or ensemble music,” said Rizkalla. “It’s music that has it’s own demand of skill and attention and it’s something that everyone should experience.”
Rizkalla added that it’s a great chance for students who are the attending the concert to see both popular and lesser-performed works all in one place.
“The concert gives students playing in the concert a chance to play in a different setting than a big orchestra,” said Rizkalla.
Song looks forward to a performance filled with enthusiasm, talented musicians and amazing music that no sound recording could ever fulfill.
“There’s no substitute for attending a live performance,” said Song. “No recording will duplicate the energy and excitement of live concerts.”
