Clemson University Choral Ensembles
December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...
Clemson University Symphony Orchestra
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...
The Spirit of Christmas
December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...
Tony DeSare, vocalist
January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...
Die Fledermaus
January 21st, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Strauss’ opera "Die Fledermaus" is produced by Teatro Lirico D’Europa which presented "Tosca" during Learn More...
Music Faculty
Dr. Mark J. Spede
Dr. Mark J. Spede is the director of bands, director of Tiger Band, and conductor of Symphonic Band at Clemson University. He previously served on the faculties at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Florida in Gainesville as assistant director of Bands. At Florida, he also taught percussion. As a freelance arranger, he has written extensively for high school and college marching bands, and his symphonic band arrangements are published by Peer Music, Schirmer, Boosey and Hawkes, and Carl Fischer. He served as assistant conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, where he also helped to produce two of their recordings. His professional performing experience includes orchestra (principal in Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Flint Symphony Orchestra), jazz (performing with such artists as Randy Brecker, Ray Brown, Pete Christlieb, Dennis DiBlasio, Duffy Jackson, Dave Pell, Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm, Bill Watrous, Ernie Watts and Phil Wilson), as well as at Walt Disney World. He received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan, a Master of Music from Ball State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from The University of Texas at Austin.
Tiger Band
Symphonic Band
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