Alan Goldspiel

On May 7^th, 2018, Dr. Alan Goldspiel was awarded The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Grant. The grant designates Goldspiel as a “2018 NAMM Foundation/CMS GenNext Fellow. Goldspiel was selected as one of nine music faculty members nationwide chosen to participate in the CMS-NAMM Summer Fellows Program for Music Faculty.

The program is designed to introduce music faculty to professions in the music industry, giving them background to better prepare students for careers as 21st-century musicians. The NAMM Foundation College Music Society Fellows Award seeks to support individuals who exhibit commitment and aptitude for developing curricula related to business leadership and innovation in the music products industry.

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Dr. Alan Goldspiel Inducted Into International Music Fraternity

May 16, 2018May 15, 2018 Alan Goldspiel

On April 28^th, 2018, Dr. Alan Goldspiel, Chair and Professor of Music at the University of Montevallo was inducted into Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity as a Distinguished Member-Friend of the Arts.

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Composition, Performance

Goldspiel Honored To Be Music Director at 2018 Holocaust Remembrance Concert Held At Temple Emanu-El

May 14, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Goldspiel

On Saturday, April 13^th, Dr. Alan Goldspiel was honored to be the Music Director and one of the performers for the 2018 Holocaust Remembrance held at Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham. The concert and worship service was presented by the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center, Birmingham Jewish Federation, Knesseth Israel Congregation, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, and Violins of Hope.

Jeanette Hightower, Alan Goldspiel, and Pei-Ju Wu performing with Violins of Hope

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Composition, Performance

Mississippi University for Women hosts NACUSA Mid-South Chapter Concert

May 11, 2018May 12, 2018 Alan Goldspiel

April 7, 2018

Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music hosted the National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA) Mid-South Chapter’s concert in the University’s Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium on Saturday, April 7^th, 2018.

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Composition, Performance

NACUSA Conferences Highlight March Perfomances

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Alan Goldspiel

Sunday, March 11^th, 2018 – The NACUSA Mid-South Regional performance at LeBaron Recital Hall, University of Montevallo saw Dr. Alan Goldspiel perform repertoire in preparation for his performance at the NACUSA National Conference. Earlier in the year Goldspiel’s composition Yom HaShoah was selected for the national conference.

Goldspiel performing at Gano Chapel, William Jewell College

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Performance, Teaching

Williams/Goldspiel Perform A Little Lunch Music at Auburn University

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Alan Goldspiel

18 January, 2018

Guitarist, Alan Goldspiel, and Soprano, Melanie Williams performing at *A Little Lunch Music*

Soprano Melanie Williams and guitarist Alan Goldspiel conquered the winter weather to perform at Auburn University’s A Little Lunch Music series.

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Composition, Performance

Classical Guitarist/Composer, Alan Goldspiel, Performs at New Music Weekend

December 23, 2017December 19, 2017 Alan Goldspiel

On December 2^nd, 2017 Classical Guitarist/Composer, Alan Goldspiel, performed as part of the New Music Weekend at the National Association of Composers (NACUSA), Mid-South Chapter concert at the University of North Georgia.

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Composition, Performance, Teaching

November Keeps Dr. Alan Goldspiel Busy

December 17, 2017December 17, 2017 Alan Goldspiel

November proved to be a busy month for Dr. Alan Goldspiel with several performances and a Music Educators conference, which had him traveling from Alabama to Mississippi and Arizona and back again.

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Composition, Performance

Goldspiel Performs World Premiere of Yom HaShoah Composition at Montevallo NACUSA Event

October 29, 2017December 17, 2017 Alan Goldspiel

October 20^th, 2017 – Dr. Alan Goldspiel performed the World Premiere of his composition for guitar entitled Yom HaShoah at a NACUSA (National Association of Composers/USA-Mid-South) event that took place at the University of Montevallo’s LeBaron Recital Hall.

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Festivals, Performance, Teaching

Goldspiel Performs at American Village Independence Day Celebration 2017

September 3, 2017December 17, 2017 Alan Goldspiel

As part of July 4th, 2017 celebrations, Alan Goldspiel performed as the house Spanish guitarist in a recreation of the Mount Vernon room at American Village’s Independence Day celebration.

Goldspiel performed three, 30-minute programs of Popular 18th Century Hits for the Spanish guitar. Period composers represented were Fernando Sor, Franz Joseph Haydn, and Francesco Molino.

In the spirit of the celebration, Goldspiel, as well as all other historical reenactors, wore period-appropriate costumes.

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