Dr. Paula Harper, Washington University in St. Louis, will deliver the talk “<loop>: Viral Musicking and the Aesthetics of Contagion” on Thursday, October 31, at 11 a.m. at Knapton Lecture. Dr. Harper’s presentation maps the circular structures of media and behavior that enable viral circulation, as well as the cyclical nature of digital viruses themselves. From the obnoxious lo-fi loops of GeoCities sites and WebRings, to a contemporary landscape of TikTok and silently-sonic .gifs, this talk explores how early-Internet necessity and limitation became aesthetic, and traces the spiraling interplays between platforms and participation through which content becomes contagion. For more information, contact Will Mason at [email protected].

Come check out what arts@wheaton is all about, including how you can get involved. There will be live performances, music, tie-dye, airbrush tattoos, screen printing and more. Oh yeah, and a food truck serving up tacos. Come play with us!

The talented students of the Jazz Band, under the direction of Assistant Professor Jeff Cashen, perform a program of music including works by Charles Mingus, Ralph Towner, Wes Montgomery and others.

Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Organist 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.

Multimedia artist, technologist and composer Kristina Warren performs a new work that combines interactivity and improvisation in both visual and aural realms.

Wheaton students and faculty display their mastery of early music for viola da gamba, violin, flute and harpsichord. Music by Bach, Marais, Rameau and Scarlatti.

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.

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.

The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor Sheila Falls, performs music from a variety of genres from around the world, including Europe, South America, Africa and more.