Roper's 2009 events of interest
The Pomona Drags
• Nov. 12, I will present a program of works from my series of compositions Postkarten aus Schwandorf. Featured artists include Christina Linhardt and Carolyn Sykes, as well as artists yet to be announced. The concert will take place at 8 PM at the Goethe Institute, Los Angeles.
• May 30, the Luckman Jazz Orchestra presents a Tribute to Freddie Hubbard. Saturday, May 30, 2009, 8:00 pm., Venue: Luckman Theatre. Ticket price: $40/$35. Buy Tickets: Please call the Luckman Box Office at 323.343.6600 or click here
• May 28, I will premiere my latest work Sus scrofa scrofa - Zwei glückliche Schweine, for two cimbassi at the Southwest Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference, Crowell Concert Hall, Biola University in La Mirada, CA, at 8:30 PM. Sus scrofa scrofa - Zwei glückliche Schweine, was composed for Doug Tornquist and will be performed by Doug and myself. It is the latest work in the series Postkarten aus Schwandorf. Click here for further information.
• April 26, Judicanti Responsura, formed in 1984 - William Roper and percussionist Joseph Mitchell, will perform new works and golden oldies. Hosted by Daniel Rothman. 7 pm. Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA. 310.822.3006
• April 4, performing with a quartet led by pianist Don Preston that also includes violinist Harry Scorzo and cornetist Bobby Bradford. 8:00 pm. South Pasadena Music Center, 1509 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030. Phone: 626-403-2300
• March 21, the Luckman Jazz Orchestra presents a Tribute to John Coltrane. Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8:00 pm., Venue: Luckman Theatre. Ticket price: $40/$35. Buy Tickets: Please call the Luckman Box Office at 323.343.6600 or click here
• Dec. 7 - March 1, exhibition at the Brewery Project, 1993-2007: the Finale, I have a video installation in the exhibition, created in collaboration with Joseph Santarroma, le petite Malambing Thang, the third iteration in a series. Armory Center for the Arts. 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
