Dr. Michael Hernon presented his faculty horn recital this past Thursday in the Harriet Fulton Theatre.

Delana Easley, an accomplished pianist and music specialist for the Department of Music, accompanied Hernon. The program included “Après un Rêve” by Gabriel Fauré, “Sonata in E flat” by York Bowen, “Intermezzo” by Reinhold Glière, “Sonata No. 3” by Alec Wilder and “Six Melodies: Number 1” by Charles Gounod.

After the performance, Dan Spencer, an instrumental pedagogy major stated, “Listening to him play the hardest instrument to master and still showing full control of all aspects was just amazing.

His musicianship through the lyrical pieces he played was superb and then in contrast his speed virtuoso passages were clean. No one could ask for much more from such demanding repertoire.”

Hernon is a professor of music at UTM where he teaches music history and literature as well as applied horn. He also maintains a large pre-college studio.

Hernon received his Bachelor of Music Education degree at Murray State University and his Master of Arts degree at Western Kentucky University and his Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University.

Hernon maintains an active performance schedule including faculty recitals and other performances in the area. He currently plays horn with the Jackson Symphony and the Paducah Symphony. He is active as a clinician and adjudicator.

Hernon is the author of a number of published articles on music. His book, French Horn Discography, remains an important reference source for horn recordings.

The Department of Music has many events scheduled for this fall. All performances will be presented in the Harriet Fulton Theatre at 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday unless otherwise noted. There is no admission charge except where indicated.

For more information about future recitals or the Department of Music go to http://www.utm.edu/music.