Let’s give thanks and “Beat Hunger” with the UTC Percussion Ensemble on Monday,
November 24, 7:30 p.m., at the Roland Hayes Concert Hall. It will be the only “Beat Hunger” performance this fall for the Percussion Ensemble.
“Beat Hunger” supports the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Attendees may contribute two non-perishable food items or write a check for $2 to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.
Dr. Monte Coulter serves as the director of percussion studies at UTC. He earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education and received his graduate degree in Percussion Performance from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Memphis.
He is currently Principal Percussionist/Assistant Timpanist of the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, and has performed as a principal player in three of the four largest professional orchestras in Tennessee
Coulter says this year’s “Beat Hunger” event will feature some holiday music. Selections include:
- “Farandole” by Georges Bizet
- “Fanfare For the Return of Shadow” by Brett Dietz
- “Doomsday Machine” by Michael Burritt
- “No Exit” by Lynn Glassock
- “Carol of the Bells” (traditional)
- “Coventry Carol” (traditional)
There are additional music events scheduled on campus. Performances are open to the public, and many are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, see the full Department of Music schedule.
Opera Scenes
Nov 14, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Opera Performance.
Junior Piano Recital
Nov 15, 7:30 PM
Cadek Recital Hall
Junior Piano Recital featuring Dr. Sin-Hsing Tsai’s student Kelsey Huffman.
Cadek Community Orchestra
Nov 16, 3 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
UTC Orchestra
Nov 18, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
UTC Orchestra and Cadek Community Orchestra.
Jazz Band
Nov 19, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Jazz Band, directed by Erika Schafer.
Flute Studio Recital
Nov 20, 5 PM
Cadek Recital Hall
Dr. Heather Small’s Flute Studio
Chamber & Chattanooga Singers Concert
Nov 20, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
The UTC Chamber Singers and Chattanooga Singers, directed by Dr. Kevin Ford, will be holding their annual Fall Concert.
Honor Band Concert
Nov 22, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Clarinet Ensemble
Nov 23, 3 PM
Cadek Recital Hall
Dr. Nikolasa Tejero’s Clarinet Studio Ensemble will be performing.
Beat Hunger
Nov 24, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
“Beat Hunger” is a concert produced by the UTC Percussion Ensemble which serves as a benefit for the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. The performance is directed by Dr. Monte Coulter. Admission to the concert is a $2 check donation to the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, or two non-perishable food items.
Graduate Recital
Nov 25, 9:00 AM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Graduate Piano Recital featuring Dr. Sin-Hsing Tsai’s student Margaret Cooke
Women’s Chorale & Men’s Chorus Concert
Dec 1, 7:30 PM
Roland Hayes Concert Hall
Women’s Chorale and Men’s Chorus, directed by Rebecca Atkins and Perry Ward, will be holding their annual Fall Concert
