Past Productions & Events

2019

L'Efant et Les Sortilèges 2019 promotional poster

L’Enfant et les sortilèges by Maurice Ravel, Directed by Tiffany Blake; Conducted by Christian Crans

October 31, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The one-act opera is paired with a program of arias and art songs with a supernatural yet whimsical theme in honor of both Ravel’s plot and that opening night takes place on Halloween.


Joel Bacon pictured at the Casavant Organ for the Halloween Extravaganza

2019 Halloween Organ Extravaganza

October 31, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Performances: Thursday, October 31, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. The organ studio and faculty artist, Joel Bacon, present the 14th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Spooky sounds, combined with lighting and special effects, are sure to […]


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2019 OcTUBAfest / FREE

October 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm – With Guest Danielle VanTuinen and members of the CSU Tuba/Euphonium Studio Sunday, October 27: Guest Artist Masterclass, 4 p.m.; Guest Artist Recital, 5:30 p.m.; CSU Tuba Studio Recital, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA The six annual OcTUBAfest features the CSU tuba and euphonium studio, CSU Tuba Ensemble, and guest artist Danielle VanTuinen from the […]


Student Recital: Xareny Polanco, Viola / FREE

October 26, 2019 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm –


Student Recital: Salvador Hernandez, Euphonium / FREE

October 26, 2019 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm –


Student Recital: Ryan Wessel, Violin / FREE

October 25, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm –


Student Recital: Hannah Stevens, Voice / FREE

October 25, 2019 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm –


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UCA Open House during Explore CSU

October 25, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Explore our world-class facilities and discover the opportunities for participation available to ALL students looking to nurture their love of performance. During the open house, you’ll get to observe live music and dance rehearsals, tour theatre production spaces, and visit our performance venues. String Players: High school string players are invited to “sit in” a […]


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Masterclass: Acte II

October 25, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a masterclass with the vocalists of Acte II, Olanna Goudeau and Ashley Renée Watkins! Opera duo, ACTE II, was suddenly launched into the national spotlight after delivering a captivating performance on NBC’s #1 summer show America’s Got Talent. The duo received a standing ovation by the celebrity judges who then selected the […]


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CLASSICAL CONVERGENCE CONCERT SERIES: Acte II

October 24, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Featured on America’s Got Talent, this unique opera duo’s programming—described as “something close to perfection”—runs the gamut of vocal music ranging from art songs, opera and musical theater to jazz, spirituals, gospel, and popular music. Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced season features world-class performers […]