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 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].
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].
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].
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.
TRYBE’s 20th anniversary gala highlights the troupe’s passion for dancing, family dynamic and commitment to diversity. Join us to learn about and celebrate hip-hop and multiculturalism in dance. Gala will include appearances by S.O.L.E, Wheaton’s Dance Company and surprise guests. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
Dance Fest 2019 is a celebration of the 10 year anniversary for student-led dance groups Tap Out Loud (TOL) and Paraíso Latino (PL). Performing pieces choreographed by current members, TOL and PL are excited to bring their respective styles of tap and Latin dance to the stage, with a bit of extra sparkle thrown in. Guest artists Lymin’ Lyons and S.O.L.E. will also take part in the celebration. Tickets: $5 general, $3 students. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
