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Symphony conductor prepares for new season By Rhonda Reinhart Staff writer W hen Marcelo Bussiki heard Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony” at the age of 10, a boy’s love for music surfaced, and a conductor was born. Bussiki, the new director of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, said the famous sympho ny is what inspired him to study music. “I remember playing this piece over and over and over and waving my arms in the air along with the music,” he said. “It’s amazing how one piece of music can change your life.” Originally from Cuiaba, Brazil, Bussiki moved to Rio de Janiero to study at the Brazilian Con servatory of Music. From there, he went to the Rio de Janiero Federal University, where he con- “The most important thing right now is to stabilize the orchestra — to get everyone working for a common goal, which is the success of the orchestra.” MARCELO BUSSIKI BRAZOS VALLEY SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR tinued his conducting studies. He is now work ing on his doctorate at the University of Houston Moores School of Music. Bussiki has served as conductor for Sympho ny North of Houston, Houston Civic Symphony and Santa Ursula University Chamber Orchestra. He also served as last year’s interim director for the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra. The Brazos Valley Symphony Society chose Bussiki from 107 applicants, and he has many goals for the orchestra. “The most important thing right now is to sta bilize the orchestra — to get everyone working toward a common goal—which is the success of the orchestra,” he said. “In the long-term, we would like to see the budget of the orchestra in crease and subscription sales and individual ticket sales increase.” Bussiki said he hopes to bring the orchestra to a higher level of musicianship. Myron Hawryluk, orchestra violinist and senior business analysis-management information sys tems major, said he decided to join the symphony after taking a class Bussiki taught at Texas A&M. “He was excited to teach us,” Hawryluk said. “He was more concerned with making sure the students understood the material rather than just getting through his lesson plan.” Hawryluk said Bussiki has raised the stan dards of the symphony. “He has been more stringent in auditions, and he accepts no mediocrity in rehearsal,” Hawry luk said. “He expects the most out of everybody.” The 1997-98 orchestra season, titled “The Pow er of Music,” begins Oct. 5 in Rudder Theater with a performance of Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony,” among others. Other season highlights include a holiday concert, a jazz concert and a concert de voted entirely to American composers. Bussiki said he likes to program music by con temporary composers. “I think it’s very important that a conductor promote contemporary music,” he said. “It pro vides a stimulus for production and gives room for new composers. American people need to know what music is being produced in their country." Penny Zent, principal flutist for the orches tra, said working with Bussiki has been a learn ing experience. “It’s been fun to learn new things,” she said. “He brings a whole new culture to us.” Zent, who has been with the orchestra for 15 years, will present the United States premiere of “Flute Concerto” by American composer Jerome Moross at the April 19 concert. The piece was written in 1978. Bussiki said the orchestra brings cultural and educational lessons to the performers and the audience. “The symphony is very important in invigo rating cultural life in the Brazos Valley,” he said. “In order for you to appreciate any kind of mu sic, you must be exposed to it. The most impor tant thing for people is to not only hear the mu sic, but be able to understand what they are listening to and how it was put together.” Tuesday Wc Bussiki said this season’s challengingrept toire will help the musicians grow technical and musically. Hawryluk said learning how to communica is a key part to being in an orchestra. “It seems like Marcelo can appeal both: the younger and older players,” he said.‘'Beit able to cross age barriers like that is particula: ly important in this area, and 1 think he does; quite well.” Bussiki said he agrees communicationisvili in an orchestra. “For a conductor to hold an orchestra togej er, he must be connected to them and them sic,” he said. “One gesture of the conductorc<| change the tone of one entire section. Thee chestra is the conductor’s instrument.’’ Bussiki said a performance is made up various intense feelings, with a glimpse of tional thoughts. “After you start performing, you are so centrated on the music, the nervousnessgoe away, and it gives way to musical thoughts,' said. “There is no reason for us to be musician if we can’t communicate our emotions.’’ | “Y book. “It’s derstand From t the high d Dennis Fi SPECIAL TO THE BATOt Marcelo Bussiki, originally from Brazil, is then conductor of the Brazos Valley Symphony Orctaa. HOWDY, AGS! How would you like to be a part of an organization that invites nationally and internationally known leaders to Texas A&M University? MSC WILEY LECTURE SERIES offers you that opportunity and is now accepting applications. Pick up applications in the Student Programs Office, 2 nd Floor MSC, Room 216 Applications are due Monday, Sept. 15 by 5:00 pm Interviews will be Sept. 17, 18, 19 Any Questions? 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