Sunday, May 19, 2013

LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Diploma Ceremony with Liz Lerman, May 17, 2013

Dean Kaptain, Liz Lerman, and Ashley Dixon (BM, '13)


Liz Lerman and her treasure!

School of Music Director Stephen David Beck and Liz Lerman

Dean Kaptain amnd Esther Waite (DMA, '13)


With BM graduate (violin) Erika Zelada who is from Paraguay. Her mother made the trip from Asunción. Erika will be continuing her studies at the University of Illinois.

Prof. Robert Peck and Liz Lerman

Mike VI

Esther Waite (DMA, '13)

Liz Lerman, Katrina Despain (MFA, '13) and Kaptain



Mozart

Miriam Overton and Liz Lerman

Prof. Katherine Kemler, Esther Waite (DMA, '13) and Prof. Carlos Riazuelo


BM graduate (violin) Guillermo Salas-Suarez with his aunt and father who both traveled to Baton Rouge from Costa Rica. Guillermo is continuing his studies at Indiana University. 


Gabriela Chihaescu and Esther Waite (DMA, '13)



LSU Commencement May 16, 2013


Before the LSU May 16, 2013 Commencement, guest speaker NPR's Cokie Roberts with Ariana Weir Harris (who led the singing of the National Anthem and LSU Alma Mater). Ariana is singing this summer with the Des Moines Metro Opera and then next year with the Nashville Opera. 


Major General Jasper Welsh (Ret.) before receiving honorary doctorate from LSU with LSU music student Ariana Weir Harris. Interesting note: Major Gen. Welsh's late mother, Ora May Welsh, taught violin at LSU for over 30 years, and there is an endowed scholarship that bears her name.


Opera Gala in Natchez with a LSU flavor

May 9, 2013
featuring Paul Groves (LSU alum), Emily Pulley, Lucas Meachem, Maryann Kyle (LSU alum) and
Robert Grayson














Saturday, May 11, 2013

LSU Artist/Faculty Cellist Dennis Parker at Carnegie Recital Hall Thursday, May 9, 2013




With pianist Lina Morita

Louisiana A+ Schools Launch

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130423/NEWS0401/130423014/South-Highlands-Elementary-among-schools-George-Rodrigue-program-

The seven first Louisiana A+ Schools

Thursday in Central Park with Lisette Oropesa and Steven Harris, May 2013



The Rodrigue Steinway is being seen and heard in many places



Billy Joel plays (and signs) the Rodrigue Steinway