In a celebration of their hard work throughout the semester, Middlesex Community College is excited to host a Student Recital as part of the Fall 2024 “A World of Music” concert series. The performance will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 2 at MCC’s Bedford Campus Concert Hall.
Ahead of the recital, students are thankful for Middlesex professors in helping them prepare for their performances. Navarre Williams, an MCC Performing Arts Music student from Andover, credits MCC faculty member Dr. Raley Beggs for working with him throughout the semester, including on a guitar solo and an ensemble piece at the recital.
“I've enjoyed studying classical guitar with Dr. Raley Beggs,” Williams said. “He's challenged and encouraged me to grow as a musician in a style which I am new to. Throughout this semester, I have learned new techniques, practiced patience, and exercised the confidence required to perform classical guitar. The individual study with Dr. Beggs has been an indispensable experience for me, and I am grateful to share what I've learned with others.”
Lucas Guerrero, an MCC Performing Arts Music student from Bedford, appreciates having the opportunity to work with MCC’s Chair of Music Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta and faculty member Daniel Fridley.
"I am grateful for Prof. Peralta providing me an opportunity to perform my vocal audition piece for the upcoming student recital,” Guerrero said. “I also express a great gratitude for Dr. Fridley. He has tutored me on my voice over the past couple of months. I have obtained proper singing techniques, daily practice routines, and constructive feedback under his lessons. His commitment improved and prepared me for my very first vocal performance. I wish to continue working with Dr. Fridley to help me achieve my musical dreams."
In addition to Williams and Guerrero, the line-up will feature MCC student singers and instrumentalists showcasing their talents on stage in front of a live audience. A few electronic works by Music Technology students will also be featured.
“As always, I am so looking forward to the student recital, where we celebrate students at all performance levels,” Rodríguez-Peralta said. “There will be students performing for the first time as well as students preparing to transfer to music schools. We will also be featuring a MCC music alumnus, who is back at MCC this semester.”
Previous concerts this semester included the LCO on Sunday, September 8 and Saturday, November 23; Duos and Trios Featuring Cello, Piano and Flute on Sunday, October 6; “Phantom of the Opera” with Live Music on Thursday, October 17; and Afro-Brazilian Music with Marcus Santos on Tuesday, October 22.
All concerts are free and open to the public. MCC’s Concert Hall is located in Henderson Hall at 591 Springs Road in Bedford. Parking is available on-campus.