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.
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.
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.
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 ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane, presents a concert resulting from an in-depth exploration of a selection of cultures and styles from around the world.
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].
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.
The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Professor of Music Tim Harbold, continues a Wheaton tradition, singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions. The concert is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted. Suggested donation $10.
Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the visionary Borromeo String Quartet is often sought after for both its fresh interpretations of the classical music canon and its championing of works by 20th and 21st century composers. Performing an all-Beethoven program drawn from its recent, dramatic discoveries within the manuscripts of the Beethoven quartets, this award-winning quartet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets are required but are free of charge. To reserve tickets, email [email protected].
Written by William Shakespeare, directed by David Fox. Comedy. Drama. Romance. Disguise. Deception. Intrigue. Love scorned. Love rewarded. And bumbling cops who become heroes! Please join us for a spirited production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors. To purchase tickets contact the Watson Box Office at [email protected] or 508-286-3575.
trailer by Gracie Vicente ’22