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Musical Memorial Gala
Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, 300 Union Dr, Ames, IA | Get Directions »
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Acclaimed bass‐baritone Simon Estes and Iowa State University music faculty, students, and alumni present a memorial gala honoring ISU alumnus, tenor Joey Wilgenbusch. The concert is free, but contributions are fully tax deductible and will go to establish a scholarship in memory of Wilgenbusch. The program will include performances by ISU alumni who are now singing professionally throughout the United States and Europe, in addition to featured ISU faculty members tenor Donald Simonson, mezzo-soprano Mary Creswell, bass‐baritone Simon Estes, and pianist Jodi Goble. The first half will feature art song and chamber music, while the second half includes hits from opera, operetta, and music theater.
The memorial scholarship fund in Joey's name, created through the ISU Foundation and Department of Music, honors his memory by encouraging and supporting promising singers.
The concert will be webcast live at http://www.music.iastate.edu/feeds/recital.
Event Details
| Where | Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall 300 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50014 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 2:00 pm–4:00 pm |
| Who to bring | College Students, Everyone, Families, Seniors |
| Website | http://www.music.iastate.edu |
| Phone | 515-294-3831 |
| catherine.compton@gmail.com | |
| Price | $0 |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
The Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall is the main concert venue at Iowa State University. Home to the University's music department, the Hall hosts a number of performances and recitals throughout the academic year. Past performers have included Sonya Giles, Simon Estes with the Ames Piano Quartet and the ISU Symphony Orchestra.
