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SUMMARY:Dan Tyminski Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFourteen-time Grammy Award winner Dan Tyminski has become one of the defining voices of modern bluegrass\, building a career that spans traditional roots music\, genre-defying collaborations and unforgettable live performances. Known for lending his voice to “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” in the film Oh Brother\, Where Art Thou? and the global hit “Hey Brother” with Swedish DJ and EDM-pioneer Avicii\, Tyminski spent more than three decades performing with Alison Krauss and Union Station while establishing himself as an acclaimed solo artist\, songwriter and instrumentalist. Joined by an exceptional group of musicians\, Tyminski brings audiences an unforgettable evening of bluegrass virtuosity\, heartfelt storytelling and the unmistakable sound that has captivated audiences around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Tyminski might have one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music.”– NPR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n…one of the finest (bands) of its kind ever assembled.”– Bluegrass Today \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSeason Kick-Off Party!\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 18 at 6PM | Armstrong Hall Courtyard \n\n\n\nJoin us in the courtyard as we kick off our season with a festive pre-concert party featuring live music and a cash bar with wine\, beer and signature cocktails. \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/26-09-dan-tyminski-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,Performing Arts Live
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SUMMARY:Orli Shaham
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Dabinett/McKelway Performance\n\n\n\n\nA consummate musician recognized for her grace\, subtlety and brilliance\, acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham has earned praise from critics around the world for her expressive artistry and exceptional musicianship. The New York Times has called her a “brilliant pianist\,” The Chicago Tribune hailed her as “a first-rate Mozartean\,” and The Guardian described her performance at the BBC Proms as “perfection.” Renowned for bringing both technical mastery and profound musical insight to the stage\, Shaham is celebrated as one of the leading pianists of her generation. \n\n\n\nAn internationally sought-after soloist\, recitalist and chamber musician\, Shaham has appeared with many of the world’s foremost orchestras\, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, Philadelphia Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra. Equally at home in recital\, she has performed in major concert halls and festivals across North America\, Europe and Asia\, captivating audiences with programs that combine intellectual depth\, warmth and virtuosity. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program opens with a curated selection of works by Clara Schumann\, celebrating the artistry and enduring legacy of one of the nineteenth century’s most influential pianists and composers\, followed by a captivating journey through Romantic masterworks and contemporary piano literature. Frédéric Chopin’s luminous Berceuse\, intimate Nocturne in B Major and exuberant Ballade No. 3 showcase the composer’s unparalleled gift for lyricism\, elegance and poetic expression. Contrasting these beloved masterpieces are John Adams’ mesmerizing China Gates\, with its shimmering minimalist textures\, and Sarah Kirkland Snider’s evocative The Currents\, a contemporary work of striking emotional depth and atmospheric beauty. Together\, these selections create a compelling exploration of the piano’s expressive possibilities\, weaving together tradition and innovation in a recital of remarkable color\, imagination and artistry. \n\n\n\nBeyond the concert stage\, Shaham is a dedicated educator and advocate for music engagement. She serves on the faculty of The Juilliard School\, is co-host and creative for the nationally syndicated radio program From the Top and founded the interactive children’s concert series Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of today’s most distinguished pianists in an evening of extraordinary artistry and musical expression. \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by the Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway World of the Piano Fund\, established in 2015 in commemoration of the wedding anniversary of Laura N. Dabinett and Russell B. McKelway. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nClara SchumannSelected WorksFrédéric ChopinBerceuse\, op.57John AdamsChina Gates for Solo PianoSarah Kirkland SniderThe CurrentsFrédéric ChopinNocturne in B Major\, op. 62\, no. 1Frédéric ChopinBallade No. 3 in A-flat Major\, op. 47\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20 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\, September 21 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/26-09-orli-shaham/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nBasically Basie\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) celebrates the timeless music and unmistakable swing of Count Basie. From blues-driven grooves to explosive shout choruses\, this concert highlights the elegance\, power and rhythmic drive that made the Basie Orchestra one of the most influential big bands in jazz history. Enjoy an evening of classic swing\, soulful solos and the enduring sound of Basie.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-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:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nCelebration!\n\n\n\nJoin the Wind Ensemble for an inspiring program that celebrates the expressive power and rich traditions of the wind band repertoire. Anchoring the performance is Lincolnshire Posy\, Percy Grainger’s beloved masterpiece inspired by English folk songs and widely regarded as one of the most significant works ever written for wind ensemble. \n\n\n\nThe program also features the joyful energy of Adolphus Hailstork’s Celebration!\, the lyrical storytelling of Jonathan Newman’s Novel Romance and Johannes Brahms’ timeless Three Chorale Preludes in a stirring wind ensemble setting. Together\, these works offer an engaging musical journey that spans folk traditions\, romantic lyricism and contemporary expression.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Wind Ensemble
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nThe Clock\n\n\n\nJoin the Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral masterworks that span the elegance of the Classical era\, the drama of early Romanticism and the virtuosic brilliance of the twentieth century. The program opens with Carl Maria von Weber’s exhilarating Overture to Der Freischütz\, a cornerstone of German Romanticism whose vivid orchestration and dramatic storytelling helped shape the future of opera. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra is then joined by saxophone soloist Coleman Wright ’28 (D.M.A. in Performance) for Henri Tomasi’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra\, a colorful and expressive showcase that blends lyricism\, virtuosity and French sophistication. One of the most beloved works in the saxophone repertoire\, the concerto highlights the instrument’s remarkable range of character and emotion. \n\n\n\nThe evening concludes with Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 in D Major\, known as “The Clock.” Named for the steady ticking rhythm heard in its celebrated second movement\, this enduring masterpiece combines wit\, elegance and inventive orchestral writing. Together\, these works offer a captivating journey through some of classical music’s most imaginative and enduring musical voices. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nCarl Maria von WeberOverture to Der Freischütz (The Marksman)\, op. 77Henri TomasiConcerto pour saxophone alto et orchestreJoseph HaydnSymphony No. 101 in D Major\, Hob. I:101 (“The Clock”)
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-symphony-orchestra/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Symphony Orchestra
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SUMMARY:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nThe Big Band Workshop (Alphonso Young\, Jr.\, director) presents an exciting concert celebrating the sound and spirit of big band music across the decades. From the swing era to contemporary jazz\, this performance traces the evolution of America’s big band tradition through timeless music\, iconic styles and fresh interpretations.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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/26-10-symphonic-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Commercial Rock Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nThe Commercial Rock Ensemble (Matthew Niess\, director) presents a high-energy concert celebrating the full spectrum of rock and commercial music. From classic rock\, pop\, funk\, soul\, R&B\, blues\, alternative\, progressive rock and contemporary hits\, this performance showcases the power and versatility of today’s commercial music styles. Featuring dynamic vocals\, driving rhythm section\, electric guitars\, horns and powerful ensemble playing\, this concert brings together iconic songs and fresh arrangements for an exciting night of live music.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-commercial-rock-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Sara Davis Buechner
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcclaimed pianist Sara Davis Buechner returns to the Shenandoah stage for an afternoon of extraordinary artistry\, technical brilliance and interpretive insight. Praised by The New York Times for her “intelligence\, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” and celebrated internationally for her virtuosity and expressive depth\, Buechner has earned top prizes at many of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions\, including the Queen Elisabeth\, Leeds\, Salzburg\, Sydney and Vienna competitions. She was awarded the gold medal at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and a bronze medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow. \n\n\n\nA sought-after soloist with a repertoire encompassing more than 125 piano concertos\, Buechner has performed with leading orchestras around the world and is renowned for the breadth of her musical interests\, from the standard concert repertoire to acclaimed performances and recordings of silent film scores. Her distinguished career has established her as one of today’s most versatile and compelling pianists. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her international performing career\, Buechner serves as piano chair of Greenwich House Music School\, professor of piano at Temple University and adjunct professor at New York University. A dedicated educator\, advocate and longtime Yamaha Artist\, she continues to inspire audiences around the globe through performances of remarkable artistry and imagination. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon’s program highlights Buechner’s exceptional range as an interpreter\, opening with Mozart’s dramatic Fantasy and Sonata in C Minor\, K. 475/457 and continuing with Weber’s expansive and virtuosic Sonata in C Major\, op. 24. Ravel’s elegant Valses nobles et sentimentales and Poulenc’s colorful\, imaginative Les Soirées de Nazelles complete a recital rich in character\, sophistication and expressive depth.  \n\n\n\nThis performance is made possible by Marjorie and John Lewis in honor of John O’Conor. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus MozartFantasy and Sonata in C Minor KV 475/457Carl Maria von WeberSonata in C Major\, op. 24Maurice RavelValses Nobles et SentimentalesFrancis PoulencLes Soirées de Nazelles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPre-concert Talk\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 25 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\, October 26 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/26-10-sara-davis-buechner/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T193000
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T193000
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPO Touring Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T193000
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SUMMARY:Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the extraordinary world of percussion as the Percussion Ensemble takes the stage for its fall concert. Under the direction of Assistant Professor of Percussion Karlyn Viña\, members of the ensemble present a dynamic program showcasing the remarkable range of sounds\, colors and textures that percussion instruments can create. From intricate rhythms and resonant melodies to bold\, high-energy ensemble playing\, this engaging concert celebrates the versatility\, precision and expressive power of percussion.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-12-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music,Studio & Chamber Ensembles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T193000
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SUMMARY:Choral Ensembles
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20261206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T143000
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20270206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20270207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270207T143000
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Ingramettes
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/27-02-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:20270212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T193000
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SUMMARY:Karlyn Viña\, percussion
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20270213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270213T193000
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SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:20270220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T193000
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nIn celebration of 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:20270221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270221T143000
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SUMMARY:Clayton Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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
CATEGORIES:Guest Artist Performance,Music,World of the Piano
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T193000
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SUMMARY:Conservatory Choir
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
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UID:10000334-1804015800-1804015800@www.su.edu
SUMMARY:Symphonic Band
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:Student Soloists Competition Final Round
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an electrifying afternoon as top student performers from the Instrumental\, Keyboard and Vocal/Choral Divisions take the stage for a chance to win a solo appearance with the Symphony Orchestra next season. Feel the passion\, witness the artistry and discover the stars of tomorrow.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-03-student-soloists-competition-final-round/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Music
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SUMMARY:Lark\, Roman & Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTessa Lark\, violin\n\n\n\n\nA real master of our art.”– Composer John Corigliano \n\n\n\n\n\nA captivating artist.”– Violinist.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Roman\, cello\n\n\n\n\nEffortlessly expressive tone … and playful zest for exploration.”– The New York Times \n\n\n\n\n\nA blend of precision and almost improvisatory freedom that goes straight to the heart.”– San Francisco Chronicle \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdgar Meyer\, bass\n\n\n\n\n…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively unchronicled history of his instrument”– The New Yorker \n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Meyer is not only a legitimate heir to this tradition but also a great energizing factor to the field. His versatility should be celebrated.”– The New York Times \n\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:Symphony Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nSwing into spring as the Big Band Workshop (Alphonso Young\, Jr.\, director) welcomes the season with a lively concert celebrating big band music across the decades! From classic swing to contemporary jazz\, this performance highlights the energy\, elegance and timeless appeal of America’s big band tradition.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Camerata RCO
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusicians of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\n\n\n\nWhen musicians from one of the world’s great orchestras gather as chamber artists\, something extraordinary happens. Comprised of musicians from Amsterdam’s legendary Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra — “a fixture on shortlists of the world’s great orchestras” (The Washington Post) — Camerata RCO brings intimacy\, virtuosity and remarkable musical connection to the chamber stage. Drawn together by a shared passion for chamber music\, these acclaimed artists create performances filled with warmth\, precision and exceptional artistry. This program showcases beloved works by Mozart and Beethoven\, including Mozart’s Quintet in E-flat Major\, reimagined for expanded chamber forces\, and Beethoven’s celebrated Septet in E-flat Major — a cornerstone of the chamber repertoire renowned for its elegance\, vitality and vibrant interplay between winds and strings. Refined\, expressive and deeply collaborative\, Camerata RCO offers an unforgettable evening of chamber music performed at the highest level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechnically superior.”– De Telegraaf \n\n\n\n\n\nCamerata RCO plays with flair.”– Volkskrant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\na satisfying evening of sophisticated\, expressive music making with a precision ensemble as snug as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.”– Washington Post \n\n\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/27-04-camerata-rco/
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:20270410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T193000
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SUMMARY:Wind Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Armstrong Concert Hall\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\nRhapsody in Blue\n\n\n\nJoin the Wind Ensemble for an evening of warmth\, color and musical storytelling. The program features Rhapsody in Blue\, George Gershwin’s iconic fusion of jazz and classical traditions\, performed with acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki. Bursting with energy\, lyricism and unmistakable American spirit\, this beloved masterpiece remains one of the most celebrated works of the twentieth century. Complementing Gershwin’s classic is Apricity by guest composer-in-residence Hilary Purrington\, a luminous contemporary work inspired by the warmth of sunlight during winter. Additional popular favorites round out the program\, bringing familiar melodies\, infectious rhythms and audience favorites to the stage. Together\, these works create an engaging musical journey that celebrates both beloved classics and vibrant contemporary voices.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-wind-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Music,Wind Ensemble
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