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Music school grad to perform today ■ RECITAL: Program will feature a piece based on the poems of Lewis Carroll, accompanied by narration By Carl Yeh Freelance Editor Todd Nix, a 1993 graduate of the UO School of Music, returns to campus to give a tuba recital to day. Nix received both the presti gious Ruth Lorraine Close schol arship and an Oregon Tuba Asso ciation scholarship while he was a student at the University. “Only a select number of stu dents per year receive the Ruth Lorraine Close scholarship,” said Scott Barkhurst, UO Music School publicity director. “It is probably the highest level of scholarship at the UO," he said. The recital program will in clude "Vocalise” by Serge Rach maninoff, “Sonata for Tuba and Piano” by Trygve Madsen and “Capriccio for Unaccompanied Tuba” by Kryzysztof Penderecki. Graduate teaching fellow Karen Lam will provide piano accompa niment. “Wonderland Duets” by Ray mond Leudke, based on poems of Lewis Carroll, will also be per formed featuring narrator and tubist Richard Frazier. Nix will also be giving a free master class at 4 p.m. today. “A master class is basically a private lesson in front of a group,” Barkhurst said. The master class will be fol lowed by an educational session titled “Selecting a Tuba or Eupho nium Solo for Contest.” Nix is currently a doctor of mu sical arts degree student at Indi ana University. He is the princi pal tuba of the Indiana University Philharmonic, and he performs in the school’s brass quintet. The concert takes place tonight at 8 p.m. at the Beall Concert Hall. Tickets for the recital are avail able at the door and are $4 for gen eral admission and $2 for stu dents and senior citizens. Those attending the class ses sion are invited to join the per formers for a light box dinner and conversation prior to the 8 p.m. concert. Smith takes oath of office Tuesday in D.C. ■ SWEARING-IN: The frozen-foods tycoon brought his own Bible to the event By Scott Sonner The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Republican Gordon Smith, a millionaire who rebounded from a loss in a special election last January, was sworn in Tuesday as Oregon’s newest U.S. senator. Smith took the oath of office on the Senate floor at 9:33 a.m. PST after being accompanied down the center aisle by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. A frozen-foods tycoon from Pendleton, Ore., Smith is the first U.S. senator elected from Eastern Oregon since 1920. He lost a special election to Wyden in January to fill the seat SMITH vacated by the resigna tion of Bob Packwood, a five-term Re publican. But in one of the costliest races in the coun try, he came back in No vember to de teat a tellow millionaire, Democrat Tom Brug gere, for the right to succeed retir ing Republican Mark Hatfield. Hatfield and Packwood had represented the state since the 1960s. Smith wore a blue pin-striped suit and carried his own Bible to the swearing-in ceremony, con ducted by Vice President Al Gore. Smith shook hands with Gore, smiled and winked at him upon completion of the oath. Several of Smith’s family mem bers were present for the ceremo ny, including nine brothers and sisters, his spokesman John East on said. He headed from the Senate floor to take a family picture on the steps of the Capitol, then tele phoned Hatfield in Oregon. “I wanted my first call as a U.S. senator to be to you. I know how big the shoes are I’ve come to fill. As one Oregon senator, I want to say thank you for all you’ve done for the state,” Smith told Hatfield. Smith told reporters he and Wyden are off to a good start as colleagues representing Oregon. “We pledged to work together in Oregon’s best interest,” Smith said. “It’s a cold day in Washing ton but my heart is very warm.” ODE CLASSIFIEDS... worth looking into! Winter 1997 Environmental Awareness Workshops Oregon Forests-January 10-12 A close-up look at the environment with an opportunity to study the relationships, concepts, and variety that are present in Oregon's forests. Oregon's Wildlife-January 24-26 This workshop will cover everything from black bears to seastars and look at the unique array of species in Oregon. Park resources-January 17-19 This workshop is designed to allow the participants an opportunity to closely examine the needs, development, costs ctnu management or puonc parK systems. Oregon Coast-January 31-February 2 Study at the edge of the continent to gain knowledge about Oregon's spectacular and varied coastline. Winter Recreation-February 14-16 This class examines the recreational and tourism potential of winter recreation including: snowplay, skiing, fishing and camping during the winter months in Oregon. Cascade Mountains-February 21-23 Explore the Oregon Cascade range while learning |l valuable information about the areas plants, animals, geology and history. ' Oregon Water-February 28-March 2 A close look at one of Oregon's most valuable resources. Study the importance of a quality water environment for recreation, tourism, forestry and agriculture. Coastal Lakes-March 7-9 Large and small lakes along Oregon's coast provide an interesting and informative field lab for the study of plants, animals, history and geology. Oregon Rivers-March 14-16 Investigate the exciting riparian environments of Oregon's rivers. Field labs on local rivers expose students to problems, relationships, and opportunities for river activities. All classes are 2 credits, (HDEV 410), Tuition $200 All Environmental Awareness workshops meet: Fri-noon to 4:50pm; Sat~7:00am to 6:50pm; Sun-S:00am to 4:50pm University of Oregon Continuation Center For information call Mel Jackson at (541) 346-5431 or the Continuation Center at (541) 346-4231 (gMus<§)i>enin<ps Please join us for music at the museum: Baroque Cellist Marc Vanscheeuwijk 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Performance at 6:00 p.m. Free University of Oregon Museum of Art is giving Make a difference Recycle this paper! 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