Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, Moss Arts Center

Join the VT Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mathias Elmer, for an evening concert featuring winners of the soloist competition, Keenan Clemmitt, trumpet, and Haley Hansen, voice.

On the program:
L'Amant Anonyme, Overture by Joseph Bologne
Trumpet Concerto, Allegro vigoroso by Edward Gregson; Keenan Clemmitt, trumpet
Oh! quante volte from I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Vincenzo Bellini; Haley Hansen, voice
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 by Johannes Brahms

About the soloists

Keenan Clemmitt, Trumpet: Trumpet Concerto Mvt. 1 (Edward Gregson)
Keenan Clemmitt is a junior studying computer science with a minor in music performance. He is from Fairfax, Virginia and has been playing the trumpet for nearly a decade. While growing up in Fairfax he studied with Adrien Doctor and Barret Newman, who are both members of the Army Ceremonial band. Clemmitt is a member of the VT Philharmonic Orchestra, VT Wind Ensemble, and the VT Trumpet Ensemble. He is also a member of the Trumpet Studio and has been studying under Jason Crafton since his freshman year.

Haley Hansen, Voice: “Oh! quante volte” from I Capuleti e i Montecchi (Vincenzo Bellini)
Haley Hansen is a senior from Pembroke, Virginia. She is studying music education and vocal performance with Ariana Wyatt. During her time at Virginia Tech, she has participated in guest masterclasses, performed in the opera "Captain Lovelock," sung the national anthem at Virginia Tech commencement ceremonies, and performed as a soloist with the Virginia Tech Chamber Singers and the Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble. She also serves as an intern for the Blacksburg Children’s Chorale. Upon earning her master’s degree next year, she hopes to direct choirs full-time.