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.
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.
Longer form plays—written, directed, and performed by Wheaton students—will be showcased at our annual festival. (The original dated for this event was March 2)
Ten 10-minute plays—written, directed and performed by Wheaton students—will be showcased.
Earl Raney, associate professor of music, leads the Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony in its spring performance featuring works by Holst, Grainger, Bizet, Anderson, Sousa, and Williams. Suggested donation $5.
The Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers are joined by Donnell L. Patterson, one of Boston’s leading gospel choir directors, known for his great musicality and infectious enthusiasm. In addition to singing gospel music and spirituals with our visiting artist, the choirs will sing selections from African American composers including William Grant Still and Rosephanye Powell. Suggested donation $10.
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.
Contemporary music ensemble, Phat Police present a program of music chosen and arranged by the students under the leadership of Assistant Professor of Music, Jeff Cashen.
The ensemble, under the direction of Jeff Cashen assistant professor of music, presents a mix of post-bop jazz, and features two student vocalists.
The ensemble performs under the direction of Artistic Director Andrea Taylor-Blenis. Tickets: $10 general, $5 faculty/staff & seniors, $2 students. To reserve tickets please contact the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or at [email protected].
