Faculty Concert with Dr. Mark Nelson on April 17

Pima Community College faculty Dr. Mark Nelson on tuba, with Marie Sierra on piano, will be joined by guest artists Kelly Thomas on euphonium, Michael Sherline on tuba, Raymond T. Ryder on piano, and Marya Giesey on violin, for a tuba recital.  The concert on Thursday, April 17 begins at 7:00 p.m.in the West Campus Center for the Arts.

Highlights will include the World Premiere of “Running the Gamut” for tuba and piano by PCC faculty member Jay Vosk, “Diverse Elements” for euphonium, tuba and piano by David Gillingham with Kelly Thomas, University of Arizona’s tuba and euphonium instructor.

The program also includes “Six Studies in English Folk Song” a tuba duo by Ralph Vaughan Williams with Michael Sherline, Tuscon Symphony Orchestra principal tubist; and a special performance of Johannes Brahms' Horn Trio for violin, Eb horn and piano, Opus 40. 

Nelson holds Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Arizona State University, and a Master of Education degree in Education Administration from the University of Vermont. He is chair of performing arts and director of bands at Pima Community College.

Tickets are $6 with a $1 discount available for students, senior citizens and college employees.  For ticket information contact the box office at 206-6986 or email centerforthearts@pima.edu.

PRESS CONTACT: David Irwin, Executive Director for Public Information
(520) 206-4528