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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\n\nA Tribute to the Emperor\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for a powerful evening celebrating innovation\, heroism and musical brilliance. The program opens with Aureole by Augusta Read Thomas\, a radiant and energetic work whose shimmering textures and vibrant colors create a compelling contemporary introduction to the concert. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra is then joined by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty member John O’Conor\, widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of Beethoven’s music\, for Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major\, known as the “Emperor” Concerto. One of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire\, the concerto combines grandeur\, lyric beauty and virtuosic brilliance in a masterful showcase for soloist and orchestra alike. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major\, the “Eroica” Symphony\, a landmark work that transformed the symphonic tradition with its emotional depth\, dramatic scope and heroic spirit. Together\, these extraordinary works offer an inspiring journey through some of the most powerful and enduring music ever written. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAugusta Read ThomasAureoleLudwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major\, op. 73 (“Emperor”)Ludwig van BeethovenSymphony No. 3 in E-flat Major\, op. 55 (“Eroica”)
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:9 Horses
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBright Box Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShenandoah New Music\n\n\n\n9 Horses is an award-winning improvising chamber ensemble featuring original compositions and the incendiary\, genre-hopping virtuosity of all three members. Strings Magazine called their 2021 double LP\, Omegah\, “a restless shapeshifting amalgam of jazz\, rock\, pop\, improvisation\, melody\, and variegated acoustic and electronic textures…” 9 Horses represents their vision of a musical future with no barrier between ‘folk art’ and ‘fine art\,’ and as an ensemble are capable of communicating this idea through musical canvases both great and small.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-9-horses/
LOCATION:Bright Box Theater\, 15 N Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Shenandoah New Music
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SUMMARY:Lark\, Roman & Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTessa Lark\, violinJoshua Roman\, celloEdgar Meyer\, double bass\n\n\n\nThree visionary artists at the forefront of American music come together for an extraordinary evening of virtuosity\, innovation and collaboration. Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark\, acclaimed cellist Joshua Roman and seven-time Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Edgar Meyer unite in a dynamic program that blends timeless masterworks with bold contemporary voices\, alongside fresh interpretations and original works written specifically for this ensemble. Equally at home in classical music\, folk traditions and boundary-crossing artistic exploration\, these celebrated musicians combine technical brilliance\, intuitive musical chemistry and virtuosic fiddling on violin\, cello and bass. Fresh\, inventive and deeply expressive\, Lark\, Roman & Meyer offers a music experience that celebrates both tradition and artistic discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-lark-roman-meyer/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:EDGE Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBright Box Theater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight: Hilary Purrington\n\n\n\nThe EDGE Ensemble introduces the music of guest composer Hilary Purrington. Described as “…a young composer with boundless energy and an ear for beauty and emotional substance” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)\, Purrington’s music tells compelling stories through expressive lyricism and vibrant orchestration. Join the EDGE Ensemble in exploring Purrington’s unique voice and the musical world in which it was formed.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-edge-ensemble-spring/
LOCATION:Bright Box Theater\, 15 N Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Shenandoah New Music
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SUMMARY:Rachel Short\, voice\, piano\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty Recital\n\n\n\nJoin Rachel Short\, known as “The Singing Siren\,” for an eclectic evening of music spanning Broadway\, jazz\, pop\, rock and folk tunes. Showcasing her versatility as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist\, Short presents a personal and engaging program featuring a variety of musical styles and special guest collaborators. Blending sparkling artistry\, storytelling and musical connection\, this faculty recital promises an intimate and memorable performance experience.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-rachel-short-voice-piano-guitar/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Arts: Voice & Piano
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevony Smith\, mezzo-sopranoDanny Zelibor\, piano\n\n\n\nExperience the vibrant brilliance of American song with an extraordinary collaborative performance featuring distinguished guest artists Devony Smith (mezzo-soprano) and Danny Zelibor (piano). Curated by the duo\, this special concert showcases their remarkable artistry and seamless synergy through a program dedicated entirely to the depth and diversity of American music. \n\n\n\nThis performance serves as the grand finale to a two-day residency\, where Smith and Zelibor will also lead masterclasses and panel discussions exploring the vital collaborative relationship between vocalist and pianist. The culminating concert brings this exploration to life\, featuring our guest artists performing alongside Shenandoah’s own talented voices and pianists.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-collaborative-arts-voice-piano/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Voice & Opera
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Evans\, Conductor \n\n\n\nThe Symphonic Band presents an evening of works for symphonic winds under the direction of Shaun Evans.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: Devony Smith\, mezzo-soprano & Danny Zelibor\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-Being Concert Series\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJessica Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concert Series reimagines the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-well-being-concert-devony-smith-mezzo-soprano-danny-zelibor-piano/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:Conservatory Choir
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEchoes of Reflection\n\n\n\nMark Helms\, Conservatory Choir director \n\n\n\nAs the winter season deepens\, join the Conservatory Choir for an evening of evocative storytelling through song. Known for their powerful and moving performances\, the ensemble explores themes of resilience and transformation\, drawing from a wide variety of world cultures and diverse composers.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-conservatory-choir/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Voice & Opera
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SUMMARY:Natasha\, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhrstrom-Bryant Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 25 at 7:30PMFriday\, February 26 at 7:30PMSaturday\, February 27 at 2:30PMSaturday\, February 27 at 7:30PMSunday\, February 28 at 2:30PM \n\n\n\nby Dave MalloyAdapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy \n\n\n\nDirected and choreographed by Reed LuplauMusic direction by T. A. ShonkwilerSet design by Helena Gryder (R. Eric Stone)Lighting design by Zoe AndersonCostume design by Eleanor Hawkins \n\n\n\nFrom the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha\, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812\, an electrifying electropop opera inspired by a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War & Peace. Young and impulsive\, Natasha Rostova arrives to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole\, a chain of choices sets lives on a collision course\, leaving Pierre — a searching soul caught in an existential crisis — to help make sense of the wreckage. \n\n\n\nGuest directed and choreographed by Reed Luplau of the original Broadway cast\, this bold new production reimagines the musical not as a story set in imperial Russia\, but within the fractured psyche of a civilization being erased in real time. Against a sterile\, modern landscape\, the characters’ inner lives erupt into view as hidden desires\, fears and obsessions literally stain the world around them with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of 1980s punk culture. Blurring the boundaries between memory\, fantasy and reality\, this visually striking interpretation transforms Malloy’s acclaimed musical into a thrilling exploration of identity\, longing and human connection. \n\n\n\nFollowing a critically acclaimed journey from Ars Nova to Broadway\, Natasha\, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 remains one of the most daring and innovative musicals of the twenty-first century\, celebrated for its immersive storytelling\, genre-defying score and emotional intensity. \n\n\n\nSuggested Show Rating: PG-13 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by Crescent Cities Charities\, providing educational assistance to promising students with financial need\, and supporting charities and community organizations. Learn more at cccharities.org.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-natasha-pierre-the-great-comet-of-1812/
LOCATION:Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre\, 620 Millwood Avenue\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith his joyous stage presence\, expressive artistry and remarkable virtuosity\, Clayton Stephenson has become one of classical music’s brightest rising stars. Shenandoah audiences will welcome his return for an afternoon of inspiring performances that reflect the depth\, imagination and musical insight that have earned him international acclaim. Praised by Gramophone for his “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh\, incisive and characterfully alive\,” he brings a rare combination of technical command\, expressive depth and magnetic stage presence to every performance. \n\n\n\nHis recent accomplishments include concerto appearances with the Houston\, North Carolina and Cincinnati Symphonies; recitals at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Carnegie Hall and Fondation Louis Vuitton; and an appointment as artist-in-residence with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Stephenson is the recipient of a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant\, winner of the inaugural Nina Simone Piano Competition and a 2025 Sphinx Medal of Excellence honoree. In 2022\, he also made history as the first Black finalist at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. \n\n\n\nStephenson’s remarkable journey began in New York City\, where community music programs helped nurture his talent and foster a lifelong love of music. A student of The Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program and later its prestigious Pre-College program\, he rose from practicing on a discarded upright piano to performing on some of the world’s most celebrated stages. Today\, he is recognized not only for his extraordinary musicianship but also for his commitment to expanding access to music and inspiring the next generation of artists. \n\n\n\nReflecting the breadth of his artistry\, Stephenson’s program spans a remarkable range of musical styles and traditions. Audiences will experience the shimmering colors of Maurice Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Sonatine\, the poetic intensity of Robert Schumann’s Kreisleriana and the timeless message of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s You’ll Never Walk Alone as reimagined by Nina Simone. The recital also features Bill Evans’ meditative Peace Piece before culminating in Sergei Prokofiev’s electrifying Piano Sonata No. 7\, a landmark twentieth-century work celebrated for its virtuosity\, drama and emotional power. \n\n\n\nA graduate of the Harvard–New England Conservatory dual-degree program\, Stephenson continues to captivate audiences around the world with performances that combine joy\, virtuosity and profound musical insight. Don’t miss the return of this extraordinary artist as he once again brings his unique voice and inspiring artistry to the Shenandoah stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nMaurice RavelJeux d’eauRodgers & Hammerstein(arr. Nina Simone)You’ll Never Walk AloneRobert SchumannKreisleriana\, op. 16Maurice RavelSonatine\, M. 40Bill EvansPeace PieceSergei ProkofievPiano Sonata No. 7\, op. 83\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 21 at 1:30PM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nJoin us on the Sunday of each World of the Piano performance at 1:30PM in Armstrong Concert Hall for a Pre-Concert Talk! Learn about the artist’s program from Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. \n\n\n\nPiano Masterclass\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 22 at 10AM | Armstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\nObserve the guest artists as they work with Shenandoah Conservatory piano students. Masterclasses are typically held on the Monday following each World of the Piano performance from 10AM to noon in Armstrong Concert Hall. Limited seating is open to the public for quiet observation. Please arrive by 9:45AM. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Conservatory at the Ally level or above and designate your gift to World of the Piano to become a member of our Piano Society! In addition to being listed in each World of the Piano program\, members receive all Ally benefits plus access to exclusive Piano Society events. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Piano Society
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-clayton-stephenson/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T193000
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Robblee\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nFrom Shenandoah to the National Stage\n\n\n\nFresh from its selection to perform at the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) National Conference\, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of wind band musicians and educators\, the Wind Ensemble presents a vibrant program showcasing contemporary voices in wind band music. Featuring Jonathan Newman’s evocative Piʻilani and Koʻolau\, the performance explores themes of joy\, storytelling and place through colorful orchestration and dynamic musical expression. The program also includes an encore presentation of Adolphus Hailstork’s Celebration! Experience the artistry and energy that earned the ensemble national recognition in a program celebrating the creativity and vitality of today’s wind repertoire.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Wind Ensemble
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T193000
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SUMMARY:Evelyn Simpson-Curenton\, composer
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Artist Recital\n\n\n\nCelebrate the music of acclaimed composer Evelyn Simpson-Curenton in a special guest artist recital honoring her distinctive voice and lasting contributions to contemporary concert music. Blending influences of classical\, sacred and African American musical traditions\, Simpson-Curenton’s works are celebrated for their lyrical beauty\, emotional depth and rich harmonic language. \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by distinguished guests\, this inspiring program showcases a selection of Simpson-Curenton’s music\, highlighting her remarkable ability to craft works that are both deeply expressive and profoundly uplifting. Through compelling melodies\, vibrant textures and heartfelt storytelling\, the recital offers audiences an opportunity to experience the artistry of one of today’s most respected composers. \n\n\n\nWidely performed throughout the United States and internationally\, Simpson-Curenton’s music continues to inspire performers and audiences alike. Don’t miss this engaging celebration of a composer whose works speak with grace\, power and enduring humanity.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-evelyn-simpson-curenton-composer/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270215T193000
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Newman\, composer
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty Recital\n\n\n\nDirector of Composition and Coordinator of New Music Jonathan Newman hosts an evening of original compositions performed by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and special guests. The program features Newman’s piano trio Nostalgia for the Kingdom\, alongside the premiere of a new set of songs for soprano\, piano and string quartet\, and additional original works.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-jonathan-newman-composer/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music,Shenandoah New Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T193000
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\n\nBoléro\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral power\, color and drama featuring two beloved masterpieces of the repertoire. The program opens with Symphony No. 2 by Aleksandr Borodin\, a sweeping work celebrated for its heroic energy\, rich melodies and distinctly Russian character. From its commanding opening to its triumphant finale\, the symphony showcases Borodin’s gift for blending lyricism with bold orchestral grandeur. \n\n\n\nThe concert concludes with Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro\, one of the most recognizable and mesmerizing works in classical music. Built upon a single hypnotic melody and an unrelenting rhythmic pulse\, Boléro unfolds through a dazzling display of orchestral color\, gradually building to one of the most thrilling climaxes in the repertoire. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these masterworks celebrate the expressive possibilities of the orchestra\, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through passion\, imagination and sonic brilliance. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAleksandr BorodinSymphony No. 2Maurice RavelBoléro
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T193000
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SUMMARY:Karlyn Viña\, percussion
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty Recital\n\n\n\nJoin percussionist Karlyn Viña for an engaging faculty recital showcasing the artistry\, versatility and expressive possibilities of percussion. Featuring a dynamic program that spans a range of styles\, sounds and instruments\, Viña brings virtuosic energy and musical imagination to the stage. From rhythmic brilliance to moments of striking lyricism\, this recital offers audiences a captivating exploration of percussion as both a powerful and nuanced art form.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-karlyn-vina-percussion/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T143000
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Ingramettes
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more than six decades\, The Legendary Ingramettes have carried forward one of Virginia’s great musical traditions\, preserving and reimagining the rich legacy of African American gospel music through roof-raising harmonies\, extraordinary vocal power and an unmistakable spirit of joy. Founded by matriarch Maggie Ingram and now led by her daughter Almeta Ingram-Miller\, this Richmond-based ensemble draws inspiration from the Black gospel quartets of the 1940s and 1950s while celebrating the deep musical roots that connect gospel\, folk\, blues and Appalachian traditions across the Commonwealth. Produced in partnership with the Virginia Folklife Program\, the group’s music bridges generations and honors enduring cultural traditions while delivering an electrifying live performance experience. Powerful\, uplifting and deeply rooted in Virginia’s musical heritage\, The Legendary Ingramettes offer an unforgettable celebration of artistry\, history and community. \n\n\n\nThis special Black History Month program is co-sponsored by the Mosaic Center for Diversity. \n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-the-legendary-ingramettes/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\n100 Years of Jazz: Historic Recordings & Legendary Artists\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) presents a journey through more than 100 years of jazz\, celebrating the historic recordings and artists that shaped America’s great art form. From early New Orleans jazz and Louis Armstrong to Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Charlie Parker\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and John Coltrane\, this concert traces the evolution of jazz into the modern era with Chick Corea\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Pat Metheny\, Maria Schneider\, Wynton Marsalis and today’s contemporary composers and arrangers.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T193000
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SUMMARY:Colin Davin\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaculty Recital\n\n\n\nColin Davin & Friends: The Guitar in Italy\n\n\n\nJoin acclaimed guitarist Colin Davin and an exceptional lineup of collaborative artists for Colin Davin & Friends: The Guitar in Italy. This special faculty recital explores the guitar’s rich and evolving role in Italian musical traditions\, showcasing the instrument not only as a virtuosic solo voice\, but also as a vibrant partner in chamber music spanning more than two centuries. \n\n\n\nFeaturing a variety of guest artists and ensemble combinations\, the program highlights the expressive versatility of the guitar through evocative works for guitar and clarinet\, as well as the lush\, energetic textures of guitar paired with string quartet. Blending intimacy\, lyricism and dynamic collaboration\, the performance offers a compelling journey through Italy’s enduring musical legacy.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-01-colin-davin-guitar/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performances,Free Performances,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T144252Z
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SUMMARY:Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhrstrom-Bryant Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 29 at 7:30PMSaturday\, January 30 at 7:30PMSunday\, January 31 at 2:30PM \n\n\n\nThree acclaimed guest choreographers join the Dance Ensemble to present a captivating program of movement\, creativity and artistic exploration. This year’s performance showcases the distinctive voices of David Dorfman\, Jocelyn Hrzic and Stephanie Martinez\, whose work spans contemporary dance\, ballet and dance theatre. Together\, these visionary artists bring a diverse range of perspectives and approaches to movement\, creating a program that is both thought-provoking and deeply engaging. \n\n\n\nFrom Dorfman’s celebrated blend of social consciousness and physical storytelling to Hrzic’s dynamic fusion of technical precision and expressive artistry and Martinez’s bold\, kinetic choreography\, this inspiring performance highlights the versatility and passion of Shenandoah’s dancers. Experience an unforgettable program that celebrates innovation\, collaboration and the transformative power of dance. \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by the Lewis Endowed Fund for Visiting Dance Artists.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-01-dance-ensemble/
LOCATION:Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre\, 620 Millwood Avenue\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T173000
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SUMMARY:Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOld Town Winchester Walking Mall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShenandoah New Music\n\n\n\nJoin us in this holiday tradition with Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night and parade through the Old Town Winchester Walking Mall with boom boxes and mobile devices as new-music carolers! Meet us at 5:30PM for special instructions and help downloading the app or accessing the music. The group will begin walking promptly at 6PM and the experience lasts approximately 45 minutes; please dress warmly for the outdoor caroling event. \n\n\n\nHow to Participate\n\n\n\nPhil Kline’s Unsilent Night is the result of many individuals simultaneously playing Kline’s tracks on CD\, mp3\, or mobile devices—creating a roving swarm of music throughout the city streets. Bring a mobile device with portable speakers or boom box. We will provide CDs. Visit unsilentnight.com to learn more and download the mobile app or tracks in advance. \n\n\n\nAbout Unsilent Night\n\n\n\nUnsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline\, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December\, always as a free event. It takes the form of a promenade in which the audience becomes the performer (each participant gets one of four tracks of music that they play simultaneously)\, walking a carefully chosen route through a city’s streets. \n\n\n\nIt started in winter 1992\, when Phil had an idea for a public artwork in the form of a holiday caroling party. He composed a four-track electronic piece that was 45 minutes long (the length of one side of a cassette tape)\, invited some friends who gathered in Greenwich Village\, gave each person a boombox with one of four tapes in it\, and instructed everyone to hit PLAY at the same time. What followed was a sound unlike anything they had ever heard: an evanescence filled the air\, reverberating off buildings and streets as the crowd walked a pre-determined route\, creating a mobile sound sculpture different from every listener’s perspective. “In effect\, we became a city-block-long stereo system\,” says Phil. The piece was so popular that it became an annual tradition\, and then an international phenomenon. \n\n\n\nWhile technological advances and a mobile app (Android and Apple) allow the piece to now be played through a multitude of devices\, Phil Kline originally designed the piece to incorporate the unreliability\, playback delay\, and quavering tones of cassette tapes. “Today most people use digital audio players\, so I make the audio available in that format as well—but there’s something about the twinkling\, hallucinatory effect of a warbling cassette tape that I enjoy\,” he says. \n\n\n\nThe studio recording of Unsilent Night\, which layers all the tracks\, is available on Bang on a Can’s Cantaloupe Music label.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-12-phil-klines-unsilent-night/
LOCATION:Old Town Winchester Walking Mall\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Shenandoah New Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T143000
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Evans\, Conductor \n\n\n\nThe Symphonic Band presents an afternoon of works for symphonic winds under the direction of Shaun Evans.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-12-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000
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SUMMARY:Choral Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSounds of the Season\n\n\n\nMark Helms\, Conservatory Choir directorJeffrey Marlatt\, Shenandoah Voices directorHillary Ridgley\, Shenandoah Chorus director \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of the holidays with the Shenandoah Conservatory choral ensembles. Join us for a global celebration of traditional carols and modern favorites — a musical tribute to joy\, hope and love.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-12-choral-ensembles/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Voice & Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPO Touring Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs in Rotation\n\n\n\nDaniel Kelly II\, CONTEMPO Touring Ensemble Director \n\n\n\nShenandoah Conservatory’s CONTEMPO Touring Ensemble presents an exhilarating evening of music curated and performed by a dynamic group of vocalists and instrumentalists. Rooted in diverse musical traditions\, the ensemble presents a vibrant mix of pop\, indie\, soul\, rock and original songs written by its members. Experience heartfelt performances\, bold creativity and music that moves and connects.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-12-contempo-touring-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:CONTEMPO Ensemble,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T235959
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in Love
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhrstrom-Bryant Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 19 at 7:30PMFriday\, November 20 at 7:30PMSaturday\, November 21 at 2:30PMSaturday\, November 21 at 7:30PMSunday\, November 22 at 2:30PM \n\n\n\nBased on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom StoppardAdapted for the stage by Lee HallMusic by Paddy CunneenOriginally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Group & Sonia Friedman Productions\, directed by Declan Donnellan\, and designed by Nick Ormerod \n\n\n\nDirected by Aubrey Deeker HernandezFight choreography by Kit WilderSet design by R. Eric StoneLighting design by Andrew CarsonCostume design by Samantha Hicks \n\n\n\nPenniless and indebted to two demanding producers\, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps\, daughter of a wealthy merchant\, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy\, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing\, Romeo and Juliet. With opening night and the wedding day fast approaching\, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy? \n\n\n\nSuggested Show Rating: PG
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-shakespeare-in-love/
LOCATION:Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre\, 620 Millwood Avenue\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmanuele Andrizzi\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\n\nBruckner 4\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for a monumental performance of Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major\, the beloved “Romantic” Symphony. Inspired by images of medieval castles\, hunts\, forests and sweeping landscapes\, this expansive masterpiece transports audiences through a richly imagined world of grandeur\, mystery and triumph. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of Bruckner’s most accessible and enduring works\, his fourth symphony showcases the composer’s signature blend of soaring melodies\, majestic brass writing and monumental architectural design. From its noble horn calls to its exhilarating finale\, the work unfolds on an epic scale\, revealing the emotional depth and spiritual power that have made Bruckner one of the great symphonic voices of the nineteenth century. \n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening as the Symphony Orchestra brings this towering masterpiece to life\, inviting audiences on a journey through one of the most compelling and evocative works in the orchestral repertoire. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nAnton BrucknerSymphony No. 4 in E-flat Major\, WAB 104
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:The Naghash Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented in an intimate candlelight setting\, The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia creates an immersive musical experience unlike any other. Created by Armenian-American composer John Hodian and inspired by sacred texts from medieval Armenian mystic and priest Mkrtich Naghash\, the ensemble’s music blends the earthy spirituality of folk song with new classical music\, contemporary post-minimalism and the energy of jazz and rock. Three luminous female vocalists joined by master musicians on duduk\, oud\, dhol and piano form this internationally acclaimed ensemble\, creating a sound world that feels both ancient and strikingly contemporary. Profoundly moving and deeply immersive\, Songs of Exile offers an evening of reflection\, beauty and transcendent musical storytelling — part folk music\, part classical and wholly unforgettable. \n\n\n\n\nSupport Performing Arts Live\n\n\n\nPerforming Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. “Skip” and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment\, honoring the legacy of L.P. “Skip” Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Give Now
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-the-naghash-ensemble/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Concert: The Naghash Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodson Chapel – Recital Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-Being Concert Series\n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute \n\n\n\nJessica Bertin\, host\n\n\n\nMusic has the power to calm\, restore\, inspire and connect. Created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute\, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Well-Being Concert Series reimagines the traditional concert experience as a space for reflection\, mindfulness and human connection. \n\n\n\nThese intimate\, hour-long events blend live music with guided mindfulness practices\, creating a welcoming environment designed to invite audiences to slow down\, listen deeply and engage with music in a meaningful way. Rooted in growing research on the relationship between music and well-being\, the series creates space for participants to experience music not simply as entertainment\, but as a source of renewal\, resilience and shared understanding. \n\n\n\nJoin us after each Well-Being Concert for light refreshments in the lobby. \n\n\n\nReservations are recommended. A suggested contribution of $10 helps support the series\, but you are welcome to reserve your seat at whatever amount is right for you. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-well-being-concert-the-naghash-ensemble/
LOCATION:Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall\, 1400 L.P. Hill Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Guest Artist Performance,Music,Well-Being Concerts
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nCelebrating Veterans Day & America’s 250th\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) honors America’s veterans with a tribute celebrating service\, sacrifice and jazz as America’s art form. Presented in recognition of Veterans Day and America’s 250th anniversary\, this concert reflects on our nation’s history through the enduring spirit of jazz. Featuring special guest soloist Jens Lindemann\, the program showcases swinging big band music\, patriotic favorites\, the Armed Forces Service Medley and inspiring selections that honor those who served. Join us for an afternoon of remembrance\, gratitude and celebration as we pay tribute to America’s veterans.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Well-Being Concert: Karlyn Viña\, percussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy J. Robblee\, Artistic Director & Conductor \n\n\n\nShifting Shadows\n\n\n\nExperience an evening of bold contemporary music as the Wind Ensemble explores works that push the boundaries of sound\, color and imagination. The program opens with Paul Dooley’s Masks and Machines\, a dynamic work that contrasts human expression with mechanical energy\, before featuring guitarist Colin Davin as soloist in Jim Bonney’s electrifying DARKlightNESS\, a concerto for electric guitar and wind ensemble that navigates striking contrasts of intensity\, texture and atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThe performance concludes with Sinfonia by Zhou Tian\, a vibrant and compelling work by one of today’s leading composers. Together\, these pieces showcase the innovative spirit of contemporary wind ensemble music through powerful rhythms\, vivid orchestration and adventurous sonic landscapes.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Wind Ensemble
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