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Evangel University Orchestra to feature local hornist, Eric Jackson, in fall concert

Published on Oct 31, 2016 by Evangel University News

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel University Orchestra will feature local hornist and faculty member, Eric Jackson, in its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the Robert H. Spence Chapel.

The concert will be free and open to the public.

The University Orchestra will perform three pieces on the program: An Outdoor Overture by American composer, Aaron Copland, Horn Concerto No. 1 by Richard Strauss and Symphony No. 8 in G Major by Antonin Dvorak.

Eric Jackson will be featured on the second piece as he performs the horn solo.

Dr. Larry Dissmore, professor of music, is the Concert Orchestra director. He is in his 29th year on the Evangel faculty.

“The University Orchestra is performing three different and interesting pieces on its fall concert: in the first, Copland captures the energy, playfulness, and vigor of youth as they enjoy time outdoors,” said Dissmore.

“In the second piece we are proud to present one of our gifted adjunct faculty as soloist, Professor Eric Jackson,” he continued. “The concert then closes with one of Dvorak’s happiest pieces of music – much like the weather we’ve had this fall.”

Featured Hornist: Eric Jackson

Eric Jackson grew up in Springfield where his passion for the horn began in the fifth grade school band. After graduating from Glendale High School, Jackson continued his education at Missouri State University earning the Bachelor of Music degree and later completing a Master of Music degree at Indiana University.

Jackson joined the faculty of Evangel University in 2009 where he teaches horn and performs with the resident brass quintet. Jackson is also a faculty member of Southwest Baptist University, and he is working to complete a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The University of Missouri – Kansas City where he studies with Martin Hackleman.

While much of his time is dedicated to teaching and academic studies, Jackson is an active performer in the Springfield region. He currently plays third horn for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and he is a founding member of the Evangel University Brass Quintet.

Jackson regularly performs with numerous community groups including the Springfield-Drury Civic Orchestra, Springfield Little Theater and the Second Baptist Church orchestra.

The Department of Music at Evangel is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and the Missouri Association of Departments & Schools of Music. Courses and degree plans are designed to satisfy requirements of these accrediting agencies.

For more information, contact Larry Dissmore at (417) 865-2815, ext. 8618.