Collegium Musicum
If you are interested in early music, historical instruments, or just in trying something new, this might be a good ensemble to consider. Contact Dr. Alicia Chapman for the 2007 schedule and repertoire.
Upcoming Concert
Friday, October 26th, 2007
8:00 pm in Rosen Concert Hall
What is "early" music?
Members of the Collegium Musicum study and perform music of the 16th through 18th centuries, with the aim of introducing listeners and performers to important issues of historical performance practice for music that is played, danced, or sung. Early music, particularly that of the Baroque period, applies principals of interpretation in the different performing situations mentioned - depending upon the affect , or character, that is called for by the music.
The Ensemble
The Collegium was founded in 2001. It represents the variety of instrumental/vocal ensembles typical of early performance groups which include singers, strings, winds, brass, and keyboard players. Repertoire is approached as chamber music, with one or two on a part, with groups ranging in size from 2 to 9 players. Music is selected each semester to fit the particular talents of the participants. Previous experience with early instruments or early music performance is not a requirement. Auditions are informal and intended to encourage participation at all skill levels.
The Players and instruments
Players in the Collegium use and learn skills on both their own instruments and on reproductions of period instruments from the School of Music's collection of recorders, string instruments with Baroque bows and gut strings, and various early wind and brass instruments available through the individual studios at ASU.
Instrumentation on past performances include:
All strings, all voice types (including countertenor), Lute, Oboe, Bassoon, Modern flute, Baroque flute, Recorder, Natural horn, Cornetto, Harpsichord, Organ, Viola da gamba, and Baroque Dancer.
Rehearsal and performance schedule
| Fridays 2:00 to 4:00: | Collegium may be taken for credit or non-credit. |
| Fall performance: | Friday, October 26th, 2007 8:00 pm in Rosen Concert Hall |
Alicia Chapman, director
Dr. Alicia Chapman, instructor of oboe in the Hayes School of Music, is principal oboist with the Harrisburg (PA) and Asheville Symphonies and plays English horn with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. At Appalachian State, Chapman is also director of woodwind chamber music and is a founding member of Harmonia Baroque, ASU's resident early music ensemble, performing on original, and reproductions of, 17th and 18th century instruments. Dr. Chapman earned both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the Mannes College of Music and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the City University of New York. She joined the Appalachian applied music faculty in January, 2001. webpage