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Karan Casey and Friends

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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.

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Opening Convocation 2019

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

Marking the start of the new academic year, the theme for Opening Convocation 2019 is “Never Stop Making History.” Professor Alex Bloom will deliver the convocation address, entitled “Big Little Histories:  Postcards From Modern America.”

An all-campus barbecue will be held following the convocation in Emerson Dining Hall. 

Posse Graduation Ceremony

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

On behalf of Wheaton Posse 16, we are pleased to invite the community to attend the 16th Annual Wheaton Posse Graduation Ceremony to be held next Friday afternoon, May 17, 2019, […]

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Student Recitals

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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

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Lift Every Voice and Sing 2019

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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.

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Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents Masterpiece, with the Wheaton Chorale & Chamber Singers

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

This performance by Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Skylark, explores music inspired by art, and art inspired by music, including a newly commissioned work by Nell Shaw Cohen. The Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers will open the program and will join Skylark for a few selections. There will be a pre-concert talk by Skylark Artistic Director Matthew Guard beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Happy Birthday, J.S. Bach!

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

College Organist Bill MacPherson celebrates the composer’s 334th birthday with music by both Bach and Dieterich Buxtehude, on Wheaton’s Casavant organ.

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Winterreise

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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.

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Lauren Henderson Quartet

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

Lauren Henderson ’09 returns to Wheaton with jazz interpretations and original music. Henderson blends her Latin, Caribbean and African heritage to create a unique vocal approach, backed by NYC-based musicians Damian Sim, Michael Thurber and Allan Mednard. A former member of Wheaton’s Jazz Band and Voices United to Jam, she returns to campus from touring the US, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain and Mexico. We welcome her back to celebrate her musical successes at home and abroad.

Student Recitals

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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