Clarinetist Sarunas Jankauskas joined JMU faculty in 2016. His performance engagements have taken him through Europe, Canada and across the US, while participating at International Conservatory Week Festival, Musicalis Daunia, SoundSpace at Blanton, Chamber Music at the Barn, ICA ClarinetFests® and various new music events. His commissioning project Duos will culminate as a music album in 2020. Jankauskas will be joined by world-renowned pianist, Johan Botes.
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Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra

FRI, JAN 31
JAN 31 CANCELLED
CONCERT HALL

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Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra

FRI, JAN 31
JAN 31 CANCELLED
CONCERT HALL


We regret to inform our patrons that the entire United States tour of the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra has been cancelled due to delays in processing their international work visas. Ticket refunds for the Friday, January 31st performance will begin to be processed to the original point of purchase when the box office reopens on January 2nd.  

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The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

Written and performed by Leslie McCurdy

In Celebration of Black History Month

WED, FEB 5
CONCERT HALL

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The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

Written and performed by Leslie McCurdy

In Celebration of Black History Month

WED, FEB 5
CONCERT HALL


Acclaimed playwright and actress Leslie McCurdy thrills audiences with her passionate portrayal of Harriet Tubman in thispowerful and must-see performance ” (Michigan Arts and Humanities) McCurdy invokes the 'spirit' of Harriet Tubman from her early childhood to her elder years and chronicles the life of the courageous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating familiar stories and some rarely told. A Q&A follows the show. Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up.Video
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Senior Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 7-8
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

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Senior Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 7-8
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


JMU’s senior dance majors are on the verge of graduation and entering into their exciting careers as dance artists. Come watch them as they showcase their amazing work in this annual concert.
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Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

Written and adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, FEB 8-9
RECITAL HALL

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Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

Written and adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, FEB 8-9
RECITAL HALL


Take your family on a magical journey into the ocean, learning all about opera along the way! Based on Czech composer Antonín Dvořák's masterpiece "Rusalka," this charming, 35-min adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Performed in English.
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Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord

MON, FEB 10
RECITAL HALL

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Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord

MON, FEB 10
RECITAL HALL


SMF Artistic Director Carsten Schmidt enjoys a flourishing career as a pianist, harpsichordist, and conductor, and has performed widely throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. He has been heard in such venues as the Ravinia Festival, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, the Moscow Conservatory, the Kuhmo Festival in Finland, German Mozart Festival, as well as in broadcasts worldwide.
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Land, Freedom and Friends

Furious Flower Poetry Center Director Lauren Alleyne and Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola

TUE, FEB 11
RECITAL HALL

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Land, Freedom and Friends

Furious Flower Poetry Center Director Lauren Alleyne and Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola

TUE, FEB 11
RECITAL HALL


Land, Freedom and Friends, featuring Furious Flower Poetry Center poets and Diane Phoenix Neal, viola.

Celebrating the literary arts and melody, JMU’s Furious Flower Poetry Center joins forces with faculty violist Diane Phoenix-Neal in a concert affirming the collaborative kaleidoscope of music and poetry.

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Friend Art

Written by Sofia Alvarez

WED-SAT, FEB 12-15
STUDIO THEATRE

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Friend Art

Written by Sofia Alvarez

WED-SAT, FEB 12-15
STUDIO THEATRE


Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they were kids. Nate used to be famous once. He just broke up with Lil, who does performance art, and she used to work with Molly, who wanted to be an actress a long time ago. These relationships come to a head when Kevin decides he no longer wants the regular life he convinced Molly to live with him. This show is directed and produced by JMU students. Friend Art is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.comContains adult content and adult language. 

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

with guest Ralph Sorrentino

THU, FEB 13
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

with guest Ralph Sorrentino

THU, FEB 13
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Casey Cangelosi, consists of nearly 30 students and has performed throughout the East Coast, including concerts at the Virginia Music Educators Association Convention and Virginia Days of Percussion.
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Time for Three

Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals), Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals)

FRI, FEB 14
CONCERT HALL

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Time for Three

Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals), Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals)

FRI, FEB 14
CONCERT HALL


GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their extraordinary sound merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. “Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous!” (Albany Times Union) Video
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