Music Department Current Season
Wheaton College is on break for the summer. Please check back in August for our fall 2012 calendar.
Past 2011-2012 Events
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Great Woods Chamber Orchestra
May 6, 2012 Featuring a concerto performed by violinist Victor Romanul from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a performance by tenor Gavin Mackie ‘13, Wheaton's 2011 Concerto-Aria competition winner. General admission $5, students—free. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Jazz Band
May 2, 2012 Performing under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble highlights the music of Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Gerry Mulligan and Wayne Shorter. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Student Recitals II
May 1, 2012 Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel 5pm -
The Music of Cambodia
April 29, 2012 Featuring Pro-Pei-Nei Kiri Pheaktra, a group of seven musicians, all survivors of the Pol Pot Regime (1975-1979), led by Master Chhay Kim, a master of more than 12 instruments. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall 2pm -
Wheaton Chorale & Chamber Singers
April 29, 2012 The Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Tim Harbold, present music of the Americas, ranging from contemporary works to jazz-influenced music of the United States and Brazil. Cole Memorial Chapel 7:30pm -
Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony
April 27, 2012 Directed and conducted by Assistant Professor Earl Raney, the ensemble features a performance of spring pops and more. ($5 general, $4 seniors, students free, $10 families of four or more) Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
World Music Ensemble
April 25, 2012 A wide-ranging exploration of world music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more under the direction of Visiting Instructor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Phat Police
April 24, 2012 Under the direction of Jeffrey Cashen, The Phat Police is a contemporary jazz ensemble playing a original music. Special guest The Stonehill College Guitar Ensemble will also perform. Lyon’s Den, Rt. 140, Norton, MA 02766 8:30pm -
Cabaret Night
April 16, 2012 Join us for a night of cabaret featuring the Chamber Singers with the Wheaton Chorale, directed and conducted by Tim Harbold. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall 7pm -
Student Recitals I
April 14, 2012 Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel 4pm -
Black Ink: Music by African-American Composers featuring Alvin Singleton
April 13, 2012. The Great Woods Chamber Orchestra performs music celebrating music by black composers, featuring the work of Alvin Singleton, Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky and others. Trinitarian Congregational Church, Pine St., Norton 7:30pm -
The Music of Brazil featuring Celia Malheiros and Friends
March 30, 2012 Malheiros performs an eclectic range of music, from most sophisticated jazz harmonies and improvisations to folkloric and indigenous sounds of Brazil. The concert will feature special guests, the Wheaton College Chorale and Chamber Singers. Cole Memorial Chapel 7:30pm -
Loser Concert Series presents Alisa Weilerstein, cello and Inon Barnatan, piano
March 28, 2012 American cellist Alisa Weilerstein has attracted widespread attention worldwide for playing that combines a natural virtuosic command and technical precision with impassioned musicianship. Tickets are required, but are free of charge. Call the Loser Concert Line, 508-286-3515 to reserve your tickets. Cole Memorial Chapel 8pm -
Victor Romanul, solo violin
March 23, 2012 Victor Romanul, Boston Symphony violinist and student of the late, great, Jascha Heifetz performs a free lunch recital featuring solo violin works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugene Ysaye, Emile Sauret, Niccolo Paganini, and Henri Vieuxtemps. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall 12:30pm -
Wheaton College Jazz Band honors Black History Month
February 17, 2012 Directior Rick Britto and the ensemble invite everyone to join them for an open jam session. Friends and alumni are welcome to sit in with the band. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Guy Urban, piano
February 1, 2012 Associate Professor of Music Guy Urban performs the music of Mozart, Philip Glass, Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt, and Chopin. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Student Recitals II
December 8, 2011
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.
Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall 5pm -
Vespers
December 4, 2011
The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Tim Harbold, continues a Wheaton tradition, singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions. The concert is free to the public but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Cole Memorial Chapel 7:30pm -
Wheaton College Jazz Band
December 2, 2011
Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of, Thelonious S. Monk, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and other jazz masters.
Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm -
Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony
December 1, 2011
Led by Assistant Professor of Music Earl Raney, the ensemble presents festive works for band as well as seasonal favorites. Tickets may be obtained at the door—$5 general, $4 students/seniors, $10 families of four or more.
Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts 7:30pm
