April 8, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Jazz Combos, conducted by Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, feature the music of the classic Blue Note recording label. The 60s recordings are a Jazz literature staple revered and studied today. In addition to celebrating the Blue Note recordings, Combo I presents an all original set of music composed by its members.
April 6, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Professors Sommer and Stroman share a great fondness and nostalgia for the alternative rock movement of the early 1990s commonly known as “Grunge” or the “Seattle Sound,” best exemplified by bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. Can these stalwart jazz musicians meld their love of America’s art form with this […]
April 4, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Classical Jam is committed to presenting engaging, lively, and high-caliber performances to diverse audiences. Known for its engaging style and creative concert programming, the chamber ensemble unites acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians. Classical Jam’s wide-ranging repertoire includes traditional classical works, exciting improvisations, world music, commissioned new works, and Classical Jam original compositions. For the evening’s […]
April 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Building on the group’s debut last year, CSU’s low brass choir, directed by Chris Van Hof, presents a concert representative of the year’s activities. The program includes a new symphonic synthesis of Gustav Holst’s The Planets written by CSU student Kelan Rooney. Special guest soloists include trombonist Mark Kellogg from the Eastman School of Music and […]
April 1, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – The Guest Artist Recitals series is held select Wednesdays at 6 p.m. throughout the year in the Organ Recital Hall. The concerts are free and open to the public.
April 1, 2015 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Members of the CSU Wind Symphony, conducted by Zachary Fruits, Graduate Conductor, present works by: Strauss, Beethoven, Krommer, Persichetti, and Daugherty
March 29, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Directed by Tiffany Blake & Conducted by Wes Kenney Written when he was only 25 years old, Mozart’s great opera seria is a beautiful blend of the Italian and French styles. The story is set against the backdrop of the ancient story of the Trojan War. Creative projection designs enhance the audience’s experience, revealing the […]
March 28, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The internationally recognized music scholar, teacher, and author Dr. Philip V. Bohlman of the University of Chicago will present a lecture on “Music’s Nationalist Moment.” Dr. Bohlman’s lecture will also serve as the keynote address for a regional music scholars conference taking place on campus that weekend. From Dr. Bohlman: The historical focus of “Music’s […]
