Arts in the Village Concert Saturday March 16, 2024

Arts in the Village, a program under the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society announces its second concert of its spring Series. This concert will feature the Vox Cor Trio, with Mika Komuro, piano; Dr. George Carpten, trumpet; and David Roode, trombone.

Vox Cor Trio is a unique ensemble comprised of piano, trumpet, and trombone that explores classical vocal music, aiming to share emotional journeys and stories without lyrics. Originally founded by Japanese pianist Mika Komuro in 2022 for her project “Without A Word,” it had its debut in Cincinnati that same year.

Mika Komuro was born and raised in Japan. She made her solo debut in Tokyo in 2007 as well as her concerto debut with George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest, Romania in 2010. She made her first London appearance as a soloist at Steinway Hall in 2013. She has been performing internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. Komuro has performed all over the world, including Bucharest, London, Salzburg, and Denmark.

Dr. George Carpten, IV was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Ohio University. As a teacher and highly versatile musician, he maintains an active performing schedule in the solo, orchestral, jazz/commercial, and chamber settings. Previously he served as Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Brass Area Coordinator at Northern Kentucky University from 2016-2023.

A native of Franklin, Pennsylvania, David Roode studied music at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Duquesne University, where he obtained a BA in Trombone Performance in 2001. From 2002-2007, David held the position of 2nd Trombonist with the Memphis Symphony. During that time, he was a frequent guest musician with the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida. He is currently principal trombonist of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, principal trombonist of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and 2nd trombonist with the Des Moines Metro Opera.

All concerts take place Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM in historic Goff Hall in Rehoboth Village, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA. For more information go to https://rehobothantiquarian.org/arts-in-the-village.