Music Department Meet & Greet
Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine ArtsInterested in getting involved in Music? Come out and meet the faculty and hear about opportunities for classes and performance.
Faculty Recital
Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United StatesThe faculty members in the Department of Music perform as part of the Faculty and Friends Music Series.
Karan Casey and Friends
Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United StatesInternationally renowned Irish singer Karan Casey is celebrated for her beautiful traditional vocals and innovative explorations of diverse musical idioms. Known for her early work with the band Solas and a career spanning many years and multiple recordings, she weaves advocacy for social justice and responsibility into her compelling music. Casey is joined by friends including Sheila Falls, Matt Heaton and the Wheaton Chorale for this performance.
Adriano George and the Groove Brotherhood featuring Adriana
Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United StatesAdriano George da Silva leads this ensemble performing Afro-Brazilian Jazz along with interpretations of popular Brazilian music genres: Samba, Bossa Nova, and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira). George da Silva has played with Brazilian legends Milton Nascimento and Gilberto Gil. The instrumentalists will be joined by singer and composer Adriana Pinto Moreira on vocals. Free tickets may be reserved online through the Box Office.
Christian Lane, organ presented by the Mary Bloor Loser ’42 Concert Series
Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United StatesChristian Lane is the winner of the 2011 Canadian International Organ Competition and director of the Boston Organ Studio. He is one of America’s most accomplished, respected, and versatile concert organists and pedagogues. Lane performs regularly throughout the United States and Europe, notable venues include St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York), both St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in London, and Washington National Cathedral. Free tickets may be reserved online through the Box Office.
loop: Viral Musicking and the Aesthetics of Contagion
Dr. Paula Harper from Washington University in St. Louis will deliver the talk ": Viral Musicking and the Aesthetics of Contagion" on Thursday, October 31.
A Concert of Early Music
Watson Fine Arts - Beard and Weil Galleries Norton, MA, United StatesWheaton students and faculty display their mastery of early music for viola da gambe, violin, flute and harpsicord. Music by Bach, Marais, Rameau and Scarlatti.
Composer Kristina Warren
Watson Fine Arts - Experimental Theatre Norton, United StatesMultimedia artist, technologist and composer Kristina Warren performs a new work that combines interactivity and improvisation in both visual and aural realms.
Kevin Birch, organ
Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United StatesOrganist Kevin Birch performs on Wheaton’s glorious Casavant Fréres pipe organ in a recital of Baroque and pre-Baroque music, including pieces by J. S. Bach.