Joanne Rand Among Student Composers in HSU Concert

Joanne Rand is well known as a singer-songwriter and recording artist, especially in California and the Pacific Northwest. What is less well known is that she is currently pursuing a degree in the Music Department at Humboldt State University.

As a student in the composition program, Joanne Rand will perform two of the songs she’s written as part of the annual Composers Concert at HSU on Friday, February 29.

HSU faculty and students will also perform compositions by three other HSU students.

Pianist and faculty member Ching Ming Cheng will play a sonata by Dustin Littlefield, a student ensemble will perform a chamber work by Joe Morf called “Trail to the Top,” and a chamber group will play a work for brass quintet by Mark Jensen.

Joanne Rand will sing and play guitar on her song, “Into the Wild.” She will be joined by vocalists Melody Walker and Lorenza Simmons for “Broken Open,” an arrangement of songs written as prayers.

“This concert promises to provide a unique and eclectic blend of compositional styles and instrumentation,” said J. Brian Post, HSU Music professor who teaches composition. “These works contain influences from African rhythms and American folk music, as well as from European art music from Mozart’s time to the present.”

The Composers Concert begins at 8 PM on Friday, February 29 in the Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus in Arcata. Tickets are $7, $3 seniors and non-HSU students, from the HSU Ticket Office (826-3928) or at the door. Free to HSU students with ID.

Additional information on Joanne Rand can be found at Joanne Rand.com.

Media: Humboldt State Now.