The SOU Music program presents a solo faculty recital featuring Dr. Rhett Bender in "Move with Brightness of Peace" at the SOU Music Recital Hall. 

Come celebrate Bender's 28 year career culminating in a spectacular concert! With special guests Dr. Alexander Tutunov, piano, Angel McDonald, saxophone, and Madeline Abel-Kerns, vocals. Music written by Chelsea Majkut, Todd Barton, and Mark Knippel.

Free livestream: https://youtube.com/live/S_qMuWx8fkI?feature=share
Tickets: https://sou.universitytickets.com

Tickets are $15/general public, $10/seniors, free for SOU students, faculty, and staff. 

Accommodations available! Accessible seating and listening devices are available upon request. Please inquire at the OCA Box Office to reserve. 

PROGRAM

Move with Brightness of Peace (2023) by Chelsea Majkut

for two alto saxophones

Four Shakespeare Miniatures (2024) by Chelsea Majkut

for soprano voice and alto saxophone

I. from the Tempest: Full fathom five thy father lies

I. from Measure for Measure: Take, oh take those lips away

I. Sonnet 71: No longer mourn for me when I am dead

I. from Twelfth Night: Come away, come away, death

WORLD PREMIERE

Soutirage by Mark Knippel

for tenor saxophone and Ableton (2024)

WORLD PREMIERE

Offering (2021) by Todd Barton

for two alto saxophones and fixed media

Dark Matter (2018) by Marc Mellits

for electric baritone saxophone

And Everything Is Still….(2008) by Andy Scott

for soprano saxophone and piano