Happy Birthday, Johann Sebastian! Join the Music Department as we celebrate the retirement of William MacPherson, college organist and assistant professor of music, with selections by J. S. Bach on Wheaton’s magnificent Casavant organ.
The internationally-acclaimed string quartet performs a brand-new arrangement of Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations, as well as world premieres by Wheaton student composers and Associate Professor of Music Delvyn Case. Cole Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Sheila Falls, presents a concert featuring styles of music representing a wide range of backgrounds and musical traditions from China, Brazil, Ireland and Cuba. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, 4:00 p.m.
The Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Professor of Music Tim Harbold, present their annual spring concert. Suggested donation $10. Cole Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
Abena Koomson-Davis, Musical Director of the Resistance Revival Chorus, will bring the most beloved works of African American poetry into song with Wheaton's own Voices United to Jam and other students for the whole community. Discussion with Provost Renée T. White, Ms. Koomson-Davis, Olivia Bennisan '19 (SGA President) and Candice Appiah '21 (ICB Chair) to […]
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.
Wheaton’s World Music Ensemble, directed by Sheila Falls Keohane, assistant professor of music, performs a variety of world music drawing on traditions from India, Ireland, France, Brazil and more.
Internationally 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 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.
Wheaton students and faculty display their mastery of early music for viola da gambe, violin, flute and harpsicord. Music by Bach, Marais, Rameau and Scarlatti.
