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All
Performances at
Augusta State University
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30904
8:00
p.m.
Pre-Concert Programs will be announced.
Watch for our ads in the Augusta Chronicle.
The Society expresses its appreciation to the Lyceum Committee of
Augusta State University for its mutual cooperation in providing
the venue for our concerts.
For information about the Lyceum Series please visit
LYCEUM SERIES
HJCMS programs are supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through
appropriations from Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council and the Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation; Vola
Jacobs, Advisor; Wachovia Bank, Trustee.
Recordings of concerts can be heard on WACG 90.7 FM, Georgia Public
Broadcasting NPR.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE / ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR
Dear Chamber Music Lovers!
I urge you to join one of the very best buys in Augusta -- membership in
the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society. There are no obligations except
to purchase your season ticket as part of your membership at 60% of what
tickets sold at the door cost. (Of course, you can always buy tickets
at the box office on the night of the concerts at $25 for adults and $7
for school-age children.) What you
receive with membership are tickets to six of the finest chamber music
concerts available by world-class artists, many from Europe. Look over
our list of artists for 2008-2009 and you will see what I mean. All
groups are carefully chosen after lengthy examination of their recordings,
biographies and reviews and given final approval by our Music Committee
comprised of accomplished musician-members. Our visiting artist-musicians are
expensive, but I want to present only the best. Memberships and ticket
sales only pay for about half of our budget, but we rely on donations,
sponsorships and grants to keep us in the black.
Please feel free to call me or any of the officers, board and
volunteers, and we will be happy to chat with you. I can also send you
programs of past concerts and a 19th Season brochure.
We look forward to having you in our audience!!
Musically yours,
Dr. Alan Drake, Executive/Artistic Director
WHAT IS CHAMBER MUSIC?
Chamber Music America defines chamber music as
"music written for small ensembles, whose members generally perform one
to a part without a conductor."
At the heart of chamber music lies the spirit
of collaboration and the role of the individual performer. Chamber music
places the highest order of responsibility upon the individual to engage in a
close musical dialogue with the other performers. As a collaborative
expression, chamber music relies upon the collective musical instincts,
experience, knowledge and talents of its participants to guide the process of
interpreting, rehearsing and performing a composer's creation.
Historically, chamber music has referred to
Western classical music written for small ensembles such as the string
quartet. Today, however, many different kinds of musical styles and ensembles
thrive in the diverse world that is chamber music.
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Is
there reserved seating ?
There
is no official reserved seating.
What
should I wear ?
Wear whatever you feel is
appropriate. You will see dress ranging from formal suits to very
casual.
When
should I applaud ?
The musicians usually perform two
pieces prior to intermission and one afterward. Each piece consists of movements
and these will all be listed in the program. It is appropriate to not
applaud between movements, but rather wait to show your appreciation by
applauding at the end of the piece.
How
long does the concert last ?
Usually not long enough
for chamber music fans! The concerts are normally over at 10:00 or so.
There are security officers on the premises during the entire concert.
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TICKETING PROCEDURE AND PRICING
TICKETS (Non-Members):
The
Maxwell Theatre has initiated a
system in which everyone must have a ticket for each event. Those who wish to buy a non-member ticket for an event may
purchase it at the Maxwell
Performing Arts Theatre’s box office the night of the concert or
earlier. The price will be $25 for
adults and $7 for school-age children.
Tickets may be charged with credit cards, but a fee will be added. We pay the Georgia state tax on these separate
(non-member) tickets, but we absorb the cost.
MEMBERSHIPS:
Memberships
must be purchased directly from the Society – MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.
Every member will now have a ticket for each concert. We plan to enclose these tickets when we
respond to your membership checks.
Every ticket will have the same price, $15. For a Double Membership (2 persons), there
will be 12 tickets (2 for each concert), and the price will be $180. For a Single Membership (1 person), there
will be 6 tickets (1 for each concert), and the price will be $90. TO BYPASS THE BOX OFFICE LINE, YOU WILL NEED TO
BRING YOUR TICKET TO THE CONCERT !
CONTRIBUTIONS:
In
spite of ever-rising costs for artists, printing, publicity, and mailings,
etc., the Board is hopeful that contributions and grants will increase,
making up the difference between ticket income and expenses. Contributions of any amount will be gladly
accepted. We encourage members to
become co-sponsors for a $1,000 or more contribution. Sponsors will be credited in the programs,
and sponsors may request that their sponsorship be for a concert of their
choice.
Without your loyalty
to the Society, we could not continue to bring you world-class chamber music.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
Mindful of a shared human need to find
meaning and to sort the discoveries of our senses accordingly, we become
aware and respond to sound, for example—eventually noting at some level the
sounds which we find comfortable as well as those which cause us to cover our
ears. A soft, loving coo from a dove
or a loud, spooky blast from a foghorn set up contrasting effects. Unforgettable auditory memories are built
into our systems by cognition and association.
Not unlike other deposits, interest
accrues benefit across time. Our
untrained ear, regardless of age—barring limitation by deafness, trauma or
ridicule early on—gradually learns to select and to classify the versatile
language of sound. There has been no
era so barren that people have not found musical interests. And today we recognize examples of music
from folk and regional and ethnic sources, and have gained a broad array of
refined instruments for producing and recording sound. Rhythm and dance, the human voice,
harmonies and choir, opera and operetta, music as therapy occupy us directly.
But, we in the Harry Jacobs Chamber
Music Society are passionate about chamber music. Chamber Music of top caliber performed live
in the Performing Arts Theatre at Augusta State University. Six concerts in
our series, annually, selected through study of the CD’s submitted by
established artists and ensembles.
We invite the attendance of all who are
willing to believe that our performances and the dedicated artists who
deliver such magical acoustic chamber fulfillment will raise their quality of
life. Please join us now so that we
have your company in the complete season.
Dr. Sam Hunter, President
 MUSICAL
LINKS:
THE MUSIC CHAMBER
This site was created so that people could gain an understanding and
appreciation for chamber music. You don't have to be able to play an
instrument or have a degree in music to enjoy this wonderful art. Inside this
site, you will find information on instruments and music theory. They have
also compiled material on every major period, composer, and piece--all
presented in a relaxed and accessible manner.
VIOLINONLINE
Don't just passively listen to music, get out your violin and MAKE
music with Violin Online today!
INTERNATIONAL CLARINET ASSOCIATION Everything you ever wanted to know about clarinets!
CELLO THERE! Have you lugged
your cello today?
PIANO LESSONS The key to playing the
piano.
CADENZA provides classical
music resources and information for and about contemporary and classical
music and musicians. In the February 2000 issue of Chamber Music America, the "Top 50 Music Websites" feature placed Cadenza at
No 1 position.
CARNEGIE
HALL LISTENING ADVENTURES presents a new way to
enjoy music. You can experience a unique visual interpretation of a
piece of music using animated images, activities, and stories. Imagine
a classical music "playstation" for
children (and yes, adults too)!
FOR CHILDREN
(AND YOUNG-AT-HEART ADULTS) TO CREATE YOUR OWN MUSIC
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