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For additional details call the Performing Arts office: 601-974-1422
Tuesday, September 2
Faculty/Guest Recital: Marta Szlubowska, violin – with Lynn Raley, piano & Alexander Russakovsky, cello
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Millsaps College presents guest artist Marta Szlubowska in recital performing violin sonatas by Debussy and Prokofiev. The program includes a Piazzolla tango piece performed by the trio of Szlubowska, Raley and Russakovsky.
Free admission
Monday, September 15
Departmental Performance: “Collage” concert
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Collage of music featuring Department of Performing Arts faculty members and teaching artists.
Free
Free admission
Friday, September 26
Bell Piano Series Concert I: William Westney, pianist
6:45 p.m. Pre-Concert Lecture by Dr. Lynn Raley - Ford Academic Complex Room AC 215
7:30 p.m. Concert - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Proclaimed a “formidable pianist” in The New York Times, and “riveting” by The New York Post, pianist William Westney was the top prize winner of the Geneva International Competition and has appeared in European telecasts and as soloist with major orchestras. Critics praise his recordings of solo and chamber works, and Newsweek selected his CRI recording of Leo Ornstein’s works as on eof the “Ten Best American Music Recordings” of the year.
Reception following concert
Tickets $15 general admission / $5 student (Millsaps Faculty/Staff & MMTA discounts available)
Tickets available at the door, or call 601-974-1422 with credit card
Saturday, September 27
Un-Masterclass: William Westney, pianist
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
An internationally noted educator, conference presenter, and author, Westney’s unique “Un-Master Class” performance workshops are in great demand in the U.S. and abroad. In 2003 Amadeus Press published Willliam Westney’s first book, THE PERFECT WRONG NOTE, to critical acclaim.
Free admission (Open to the public)
Monday, October 6
Departmental Recital: Music Students
3:00 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
A variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
Free admission
Sunday, October 12
Chamber Singers Concert I – First United Methodist Church, Gulfport
11:00 a.m. - 2301 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 863-0047
The Millsaps College Chamber Singers, a 20-24 voice auditioned touring choir, presents a concert of a cappella and accompanied choral music, from motets and anthems to American folk hymns and spirituals.
Free admission
Sunday, October 12
Chamber Singers Concert II – Crawford Street United Methodist Church, Vicksburg
6:00 p.m. - 1408 Cherry Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-5612
The Millsaps College Chamber Singers, a 20-24 voice auditioned touring choir, presents a concert of a cappella and accompanied choral music, from motets and anthems to American folk hymns and spirituals.
Free admission
Friday, October 24
Millsaps Singers Fall Concert: “The English Choral Tradition”
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Millsaps College’s 65-75 voice stage choir sings choral works of the English tradition. Featured guest is organist Chris Brunt.
Free admission ($5 donations accepted at the door)
Sunday, October 26
Chamber Singers Concert III – First United Methodist Church, Eupora
6:00 p.m. - 203 W. Fox Avenue, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 258-2611
The Millsaps College Chamber Singers, a 20-24 voice auditioned touring choir, presents a concert of a cappella and accompanied choral music, from motets and anthems to American folk hymns and spirituals.
Free admission
Monday, November 3
Departmental Recital: Music Students
3:00 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
A variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
Free admission
Wednesday, November 5
Faculty/Guest Recital: Marta Szlubowska, violin & The Szlubowski Duo, piano
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Popular trio returns to Millsaps with a program of violin solos, duets of violin and piano, and music for two pianos .
Free admission
Sunday, November 9
Chamber Singers Concert IV – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Jackson
6:00 p.m. - 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 362-6381
The Millsaps College Chamber Singers, a 20-24 voice auditioned touring choir, presents a concert of a cappella and accompanied choral music, from motets and anthems to American folk hymns and spirituals.
Free admission
Friday, November 14
Masterclass: Malcolm Bilson, fortepiano/piano
TBA a.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall (Please confirm event.)
A masterclass with noted teacher Malcolm Bilson comparing piano performance on the fortepiano and Steinway concert grand.
Free admission
Friday, November 14
Bell Piano Series Concert II: Five-Live! Quintet from The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
7:30 p.m. Concert - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, an extension of the school’s jazz division, has toured internationally to great acclaim and enthusiastic audiences from Japan to New Orleans. The Bell Piano Series is pleased to bring five of its members to Jackson for the first time. You won’t want to miss this evening celebrating some of the rising stars of jazz.
Reception following concert
Tickets $15 general admission / $5 student (Millsaps Faculty/Staff & MMTA discounts available)
Tickets available at the door, or call 601-974-1422 with credit card
TBA, November TBA
Recital: Guitar Students of Mr. Jimmy Turner
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Students of Mr. Jimmy Turner perform classical guitar music.
Free admission
Monday, December 1
Departmental Recital: Music Students
3:00 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
A variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
Free admission
Tuesday, December 2
Millsaps Singers & Campus Ministry Team: “Annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service”
12:00 noon - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Millsaps College’s 65-75 voice stage choir joins the Campus Ministry Team to celebrate the season of Advent with a service of lessons and carols. The public is welcome.
Free admission
Friday, December 5
Millsaps Singers Christmas Concert: "Gloria in excelsis"
7:30 p.m. - Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Millsaps College’s 65-75 voice stage choir collaborates with a professional orchestra for a performance that includes favorite Christmas carols and Poulenc’s Gloria.
Free admission ($5 donations accepted at the door)
Monday, January 19, 2009
Prospective Students: Fine Arts Scholarship Audition Day
Ford Academic Complex Recital Hall
Incoming freshmen and transfer students audition for scholarships in theatre and music (voice, piano, organ, guitar, orchestral instruments). Scholarships available to students majoring in music and theatre as well as other disciplines. See .www.millsaps.edu/admiss/visit/fine_arts.shtml for application and guidelines.
For details call the Performing Arts office 601-974-1422
For more information call or e-mail
Linda Nix (601) 974-1422 |
