Ouachita to host flutist Tadeu Coelho in guest recital and seminar March 8
February 27, 2014 - McKenzie Cranford
Ouachita Baptist University will host world-renowned flutist Dr. Tadeu Coelho as guest
artist and speaker for a flute seminar on Ouachita’s campus Saturday, March 8. As
part of the all-day event, co-sponsored by the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble, Coelho
will perform in a recital as well as lead a discussion and masterclass for seminar
participants.
“Dr. Coelho is inspiring in his performances and his outlook on life and teaching,”
said event organizer Kristin Grant, assistant professor of music at OBU. “He has a
beautiful flute sound, brilliant technique and the ability to capture and share expression
in music.”
Grant also serves as conductor of the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble. This is the second
time she has brought Coelho to campus for this event following his successful visit
five years ago.
The public is invited to attend two performances Saturday afternoon. The seminar flute
choir will perform at 1 p.m. in Hammons Gallery outside the McBeth Recital Hall, followed
by a concert by Coehlo at 1:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. He will be accompanied
on the piano by Dr. Adam Haas, OBU lecturer in music. These events are free and open
to the public.
Musicians may also register to participate in the full seminar, beginning at 9:30
a.m. on Saturday with a flute choir rehearsal for registered attendees. Following
the rehearsal, Coelho will lead a discussion on “Flute as Inspiration and Praise”
at 11 a.m. Finishing up the day, flutists will then have the opportunity to play for
Coelho and receive critique as part of a masterclass from 3-5 p.m.
Coelho, a native of Brazil, has performed in music halls across the world and recorded
multiple solo CDs. He currently teaches at the University of North Carolina School
of the Arts. He previously served as associate professor of flute at the University
of Iowa and the University of New Mexico as well as visiting professor at the Ino
Mirkovich Music Academy in Croatia. Coelho earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree
from the Manhattan School of Music and now works to train the next generation of flutists.
For more information about Coelho’s visit or registration information for the seminar,
contact Kristin Grant at [email protected] or (870) 245-5518.
By McKenzie Cranford
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