Lynn University Conservatory of Music offers 19 classical music presentations in January and February

BOCA RATON, Fla. - EntSun -- BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 9, 2020—Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited fans of classical music to 19 presentations during the first two months of 2020, including the annual New Music Festival.

Jan. 9–10

Roger Voisin Memorial Trumpet Competition

Celebrated trumpeter Marc Reese established this competition in honor of his teacher and mentor. Made possible by a generous donation by Douglass and Susan Kay, the competition is open to trumpeters currently enrolled as full-time college students, with an age limit of 27.

+ Semifinal Rounds

The top eight trumpeters chosen from dozens of competition applicants each perform a mini-recital with piano. These rounds determine the top three competitors, who will move on to perform with the Lynn Philharmonia in the competition's final round on Jan. 10.

• Thursday: 10 a.m., Round A; 1 p.m., Round B

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Location:  Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert

Tickets: FREE

+ Judges Recital

Lynn's world-renowned international panel of judges perform. The concert includes the world premiere of a new work by Lynn's own tuba professor Kenneth Amis and will close with Leroy Anderson's beloved Bugler's Holiday, written for Roger Voisin when he performed principal trumpet of the Boston Pops Orchestra.

• Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: FREE; must reserve seating

+ Master Class with Marc Reese

Special guest appearance by members of the competition jury and Roger Voisin's son Peter.

• Friday: 2 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert

Tickets: FREE

+ Final Round and Awards Ceremony

Competitors face off in their final attempt to sway the judges in their favor. The competition winner will be determined in this round. Prizes as follows: 1st prize, $5,000; 2nd prize, $2,500; 3rd prize, $1,500. A reception will immediately follow the awards ceremony.

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• Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: FREE but must reserve seating

Jan. 12

New Music Festival

Faculty Favorites

For the 20th anniversary of the Lynn Conservatory of Music, director Lisa Leonard brings back the Faculty Favorites concert to kick off the 14th annual New Music Festival. This program promises an eclectic mix of music written over the last century performed by renowned faculty.

• Sunday: 4 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $20

Jan. 13

Lynn Conservatory of Music contact:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS, Inc. +1 561-756-4298   gary@pr-bs.net

Lynn University contact:

Alyssa Valleau, Lynn University +1 561-237-7125   AValleau@lynn.edu