FAC Exhibition, Ben Cronin Alumni Feature, and Senior Capstones! Department Happenings Students of the MU228 Music and the Museum class perform their final class project of a special piece for bowed piano at the FAC. This was part of a larger art exhibition organized by the class taught by Dr. Lidia Chang. Mannes Sounds: The Dybbuk, …
Author Archives: Music
Music Upcoming Events – Block 5
Concert Attendance Soars Department Happenings Music Department Boasts High Concert Attendance and Community Collaboration As the final notes of Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 resonated through Packard Hall, the fading chord was met with a wave of applause and cheers from an enthusiastic audience of over 150. Despite it taking place during one of the …
On the Beat – Block 4
CC to premiere a brand new Santastic musical! Department Happenings Daniel French Visit in Block 3 On Nov. 11, LA-based musician Daniel French brought the Packard Hall audience to their feet, dancing to his unique blend of cumbia, hip hop, reggaeton, and Mexican folk. The evening performance was preceded by a morning convergence class, …
Upcoming Music Events – Block 3
Concerts, events, class features, and more! Upcoming Concerts Unless otherwise specified, all concerts are free and open to the public. SMF Intermezzo Series: Catalyst Quartet Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. Packard Hall Hailed by The New York Times for its Carnegie Hall debut as “invariably energetic and finely burnished… playing with earthy vigor,” the …
Block 1 Music Upcoming Events
Block 1 Music Events and Announcements! Upcoming Concerts Galan Trio Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. Packard Hall Known for the passionate and energetic spirit of their performances, the Athens-based Galan Trio is active both in Greece and internationally. Their programs are mainly focused on presenting new compositions from distinguished composers around the world. Butterfly Effect …
Block 8 Upcoming Music Events
Performances and more performances! College Professor I Made Lasmawan Spreads the Art of Indonesian Music Check out this article written by the Asia Matters for America about our beloved Professor of Balinese Music and Dance! Upcoming Concerts Unless otherwise indicated, all concerts are free and open to the public. Concert Band: “Songs of the Sea” Wednesday, May …
Music Newsletter – Block 7
See upcoming events & read how a performance by CC singers moved audiences. Mendelssohn Trio Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m. Packard Hall The Mendelssohn Trio (Erik Peterson, violin; Barbara Thiem, cello; Bryan Wallick, piano) was formed in 1988 and is named for Thiem’s great grandfather, Franz von Mendelssohn, a nephew of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and an important supporter of …
Block 6 Music Events
Upcoming concerts and a special alumna spotlight! Jane Austen class shoutout Students in the Block 3 class Music and Gender in Jane Austen’s England enjoyed an immersive Georginian era class complete with singing, dancing, and a field trip to the Jane Austen Society of North America conference in Denver. Read more about the students’ experiences on …
Upcoming Music Events – Block 5
Block 5 Music Events and an Alumnus Spotlight Congrats! Congratulations to Ian Widmann, who walked in Winter Commencement on December 17 after completing all credits for his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education with a minor in The Ancient World. Widmann has been contributing to the Music Department in many ways, including performing with …
Upcoming Music Events – Block 4
Performances galore, CC music video releases, and Block 3 highlights Upcoming Concerts Unless otherwise indicated, all concerts are free and open to the public. The Collegium Musicum Concert has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 28, 2024, 3 p.m. CC Choir and Chamber Chorus Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Featuring Mozart’s Requiem in D minor. Shove …