The Terre Haute Symphony League is thrilled to host a brand-new fundraiser on Sunday, April 14th benefitting the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra! Artistry in Sound will feature a musical recital performed by the Angelus Duo centered around Paul Jenkins’ painting Phenomena Near Baber Woods on display at the Swope Art Museum. Patrons will be able to view the painting as they listen to the Angelus Duo’s carefully programmed performance! The peak of the recital will showcase the world-premiere of “…yet so close” written by Terre Haute native and award-winning composer Jack Nesser. Patrons will also enjoy a gorgeous display of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar catered by The Saratoga.
Phenomena Near Baber Woods by Paul Jenkins
This event will take place on the Third Floor of the Swope Art Museum. An elevator is available. All tickets are general admission seating. The performance will start at 2:30pm and last until 3:30pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the musicians and composer following the performance until 4pm.
Tickets are $65 per person. $50 of each ticket purchased is a tax-deductible donation to support furthering the Terre Haute Symphony’s community engagement programs!
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Angelus Duo
Sisters Melissa and Melanie Mashner grew up performing together at an early age long before establishing professional careers in music. Now as the Angelus Duo, they enjoy professional engagements throughout the Midwest and Northeastern United States, including recent feature performances with the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, and the Southeast Michigan Flute Association. In addition, the Angelus Duo is passionate about pursuing collaborations with local composers on original works and has worked with 2016 Grammy nominated composer Cary Ratcliff and nationally recognized composer and architect of Kreuzer Collective, Ken Kreuzer.
Melissa Mashner, flute
Independently, flutist Melissa Mashner is the Adjunct Professor of Flute at Concordia University and Adrian College, President of the Southeast Michigan Flute Association, and resides with her husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. melissamashnerflute.com/angelusduo
Melanie Mashner, harp
Harpist Melanie Mashner is the Principal Harpist of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra and Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and resides in Indianapolis where she performs regularly and maintains a private teaching studio.
Jack Nesser, composer
Jack Nesser (b. 2005) is an Indiana-based, award-winning composer, flutist, conductor, music educator, and high school student. He was the winner of the 2022 Hayes School of Music Composition Contest, band division, for his work, On the Chippewa. Jack's first major work, To New Beginnings, was selected as the winner of the first annual Heidelberg University Honor Band Call for Scores. He was a member of the 2021, 2022 & 2023 IBA All-State Honors Ensemble and is a regular community musician with local college and community ensembles. Jack has been commissioned by the Terre Haute Children's Choir, Ivory Winds, and The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra League to write various chamber and vocal works to be performed across the state of Indiana. He has conducted numerous ensembles including the Terre Haute Community Band and the Indiana State University Concert Band in performances of his works. With the Community School of the Arts at Indiana State University, Jack is a private music instructor and teaches pre-k music to kids aged 4-6. To keep up with Jack's latest works, you can follow him on Instagram @jack_nesser.
