Music Calendar
September 2008 | |
Wednesday, September 10 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Music Department Faculty Recital. The faculty members in the Department of Music, including President Ronald A. Crutcher, perform as part of the Faculty and Friends Music Series. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, September 18 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Musical Performance: disorient. Tomie Hahn and Wendy Hsu offer a variety of styles--from traditional Japanese music to hardcore noise improvisations. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Visiting Artists Program Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.. Dance Studio, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
October 2008 | |
Tuesday, October 7 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Organ Recital. In a lecture-demonstration, college organist William A. MacPherson reveals the mysteries behind the silver pipes at the front of Cole Chapel. A variety of short pieces will display the many colors of Wheaton's Casavant mechanical-action organ. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, October 16 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Pamberi Steel Orchestra. This steel pan ensemble based in Trinidad features a mix of composed and improvised passages. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, October 17 | |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. A celebration of all things Wheaton! Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents) |
Saturday, October 18 | |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents) |
Thursday, October 23 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | South Indian Vocals. T. Vegavahini, senior performer of the Dhanammal family style of music. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Wednesday, October 29 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Loser Concert Series. Featuring Cuban-born Paquito D'Rivera, saxophone and clarinet master, winner of multiple Grammy awards for both Latin jazz and classical recordings, and recipient of the National Medal for the Arts. Cole Chapel. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Web link. Contact: Loser Concert Line (508-286-3515) |
Friday, October 31 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Band Concert. The ensemble features the music of Herbie Hancock, renowned jazz pianist and composer. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
November 2008 | |
Thursday, November 6 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | John Berberian in Performance. Berberian is an Armenian-American musician known for his virtuosity on the oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Friday, November 7 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Cold Fusion Ensemble in Performance. The ensemble includes music director and guitarist Mark Volker, flutist Laura Campbell, cellist Florent Renard-Payen, tubist Dave Unland and regular guest oboist Ahmed Madkour, assistant professor of music. Their repertoire combines live performance on traditional western instruments with computer-driven electronics. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Thursday, November 20 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
Sunday, November 23 | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony. Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in a performance of compositions by Shostakovich, Holst and Duffy, as well as Thanksgiving (mvt III) from Symphony of Prayer by J. Eric Scmidt. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Tickets may be obtained at the door $5 general, $4 students/seniors, $10 families of four or more. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |
| 7:30 p.m. | World Music Ensemble. A wide-ranging exploration of music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more, under the direction of Visiting Instructor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane. Cole Memorial Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644 |