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Arts & Life
The Clarion \ Sept. 2, 2011
Brevard College faculty moves audience
By Skip Allsopp
staff Writer
After an audience of students witnessed
the skill and proficiency of the performers at
Brevard College’s Faculty Recital on Aug. 30,
people see proof as to why the school is reputed
for its musical virtuosity. Piano instructor Kathy
Palmer, clarinet instructor Frederick Lemmons,
and guest flutist Rita Hayes dazzled the audience
with material ranging from classical chamber
music to more modem styles and selections of
Music Professor Dr Robert Palmer’s work.
The show began with a selection from Neils
Gade entitled “Fantasy Pieces, Op. 43,” which
featured Professor Palmer and Professor Lem
mons in a grand, yet soothing display of the
music of the 1860’s. The interplay between
the two as they moved through each section
never ceased, and only became more and more
intricate.
After they exited. Palmer returned to give
a brief introduction and explanation of the
pieces written by her husband. The audience
was told to pay attention to the piece “Showing
Off,” in which she explained that her left and
right hands would be mirroring each other It
truly was something to see as her hands danced
across the keys.
The performances continued with Lemmons
rejoining Palmer onstage for a collection of
pieces from recently deceased composer Robert
Muczynski which featured very dark and bom
bastic playing throughout. Palmer’s piano set
the perfect atmosphere for Lemmons’ blindingly
fast clarinet to accentuate.
Next Hayes and Lemmons performed a series
of short but impressive duets, featuring Fanfare
and Proclamation, and two brief blues and rag
time pieces. Palmer then came out for the final
two performances which featured a brilliant solo
by Lemmons to wrap the recital up.
Beat the heat at local swimmin' holes
By Park Baker
Editor in Chief
Many students come to Brevard College for
its unique recreational opportunities. We have
world class rivers to paddle, unclimbed pitches,
and nearly endless singletrack to pedal. That
said, the Clarion staff wanted to let students
know where to go for a more relaxing, less
extreme way to enjoy the public lands that we
are so fortunate to be close to. Swimming in the
icy mountain waters is invigorating and within a
30 minute drive are numerous swimming holes
to dive into after sweating in MG.
Fawn Lake in Dupont State Forest is a calm,
secluded lake with a dock, picnic tables and a
gazebo. The water is warm, clean and the dock
is great for sunbathing.
Directions: From the college, head south on
NC 276 towards Greenville, SC. Turn left onto
Dupont road, and make an immediate right onto
Reasonover Rd., and continue for a few miles.
Make a left into Fawn Lake parking lot and
head left up the gravel road. The lake is about a
5 minute walk up the road.
The water at Skinny Dip falls is probably
about as cold as it gets in the area. It's a nice
hike to get to, so you're a little sweaty when you
get there. On the weekend you're guaranteed to
see some other folks, so the chances of skinny
dipping aren't the best.
Directions: Head north on NC 276 into
Pisgah National Forest, drive to the parkway
and make the left heading south until you get
to mile marker 417 and park in the overlook
parking lot. Cross the parkway and head up the
Mountains to Sea Trail, continue left for about
15 minutes.
Gorges State Park is perhaps the most popular
swimming destination in Western North
Carolina. The Horsepasture river flows through
a granite bedrock for miles, literally baking the
water making it quite a bit warmer than any river
around. The two most accessible waterfalls in
the park are Rainbow and Turtle Back Falls.
The latter was given the name for likeness of
a turtles shell. The best part is that you get to
pull yourself up the side of the falls on a barge
rope, shimmy out into the water above the falls
and slide over the edge into the pool below. The
slide is smooth and the water is deep.
Directions: Head west from campus through
downtown Brevard, merge right on NC 64
towards Rosman/Lake Toxaway by the bowling
alley. Stay on 64 for about 25 minutes and make
a left onto NC 281 South at the town of Sapphire.
This isn't much of a town, but you'll make a
left at a gas station following signs for Gorges.
Drive down 281 for about 2 miles and make a
left into the state parks main entrance. Continue
to the main parking area and follow the signage
to the waterfalls at the kiosk. The trails are well
marked and the hike is easy.
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