This student-led jazz ensemble performs under the supervision of Assistant Professor of Music Jeff Cashen. The members of the band choose and arrange their material which tends to be on the funkier side with a dose of Latin rhythm. This year, the material consists of old and new jazz songs plus original music written by members of the ensemble.
The Jazz Band, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Jeffrey Cashen, performs compositions by Horace Silver, Etta James, Jimmy Reed, Ralph Towner and others. The Phat Police will open for the Jazz Band playing a mixture of original songs, funk and jazz standards, old and new.
The 70-piece GWSO presents “Mourning and Rejoicing”, a concert exploring the tragedy of death and the celebration of life. On the first half, Haydn’s Symphony no. 44 (“Mourning”) will be paired with Grieg’s stormy piano concerto, performed by Wheaton senior Xinru Liu. After intermission, the orchestra will play joyous music by Copland, Rossini, and contemporary composer Stella Sung. Suggested donation $5.
Professor Lazaro will give an evening performance on his major instruments, the marimba, and the vibraphone. He will also perform on the hand drums, giving an introduction to important rhythmical genres of the Caribbean and Latin American region, showing historical similarities and regional variations.
Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and scholar Tyshawn Sorey leads his highly lauded and category-defying trio of piano, bass, and drums. Sorey is a 2017 MacArthur fellow and has performed with musicians including Vijay Iyer, Steve Coleman, John Zorn and Anthony Braxton, as well as the International Contemporary Ensemble. “Here is an extraordinary talent who can see across the entire musical landscape.” —Alex Ross, The New Yorker. Sorey and Assistant Professor of Music, Will Mason will present a pre-concert talk at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.
Disaster and Reconstruction: A field course in post-hurricane Maria/Reconstruction and Gender in Puerto Rico is a short-term domestic study away program scheduled for 2 weeks in June - 2019. Please join Professor Gabriela Torres for the info-session to learn about the course and how to earn Wheaton credits while immersing yourself in this field-based course […]
Associate Professor of Music Leslie Amper presents a solo piano recital of classical works, including Beethoven, Sonata opus 31, No. 2 (Tempest), Schumann, Fantasy Pieces and Debussy, Estampes.
Lauren Henderson ’09 returns to Wheaton with jazz interpretations and original music. Henderson blends her Latin, Caribbean and African heritage to create a unique vocal approach, backed by NYC-based musicians Damian Sim, Michael Thurber and Allan Mednard. A former member of Wheaton’s Jazz Band and Voices United to Jam, she returns to campus from touring the US, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain and Mexico. We welcome her back to celebrate her musical successes at home and abroad.
William Hite is well known for his interpretation of Schubert’s magnificent song cycle Winterreise. Written in 1827, the year before Schubert’s death, this work is regarded as one of the most important vocal pieces of the Romantic Era. Hite’s visiting artist residence provides a special opportunity to hear the entire work in the remarkable Cole Memorial Chapel, a beautiful acoustic space that creates a connection between performer and audience.
Latin Grammy Award winning Flor de Toloache is an all-women Mariachi group from Brooklyn, whose diverse cultural and musical backgrounds create “an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music.” Treating the Mariachi tradition with reverence while introducing modern interpretations, the group has captivated audiences around the world. We are thrilled to highlight Flor de Toloache during Women’s History Month, to enjoy their incredible music, and to celebrate their many accomplishments. Tickets are required but are available free of charge. To reserve tickets, contact the Watson Box Office.
