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Eric Ruple, piano

WED, JAN 28
 RECITAL HALL

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Eric Ruple, piano

WED, JAN 28
 RECITAL HALL


Steinway Artist Eric Ruple joined the piano faculty at James Madison University in 1987. He enjoys an active career as a solo and chamber musician, including several performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and  Steinway Hall in New York. 

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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Stella Chen
Seasons of Change

FRI, JAN 30
 CONCERT HALL

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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Stella Chen
Seasons of Change

FRI, JAN 30
 CONCERT HALL


Renowned for their collaborative spirit, the GRAMMY Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is considered one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, performing with “edge-of-the-seat intensity” and displaying an “infectious love for making music” (The New York Times). Performing without a conductor, Orpheus is a radical experiment in musical democracy, proving for over fifty years what happens when exceptional artists gather with total trust in each other and faith in the creative process. Video
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Mark Dover, clarinet

FRI, FEB 6
 RECITAL HALL

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Mark Dover, clarinet

FRI, FEB 6
 RECITAL HALL


Grammy® Award-winning clarinetist Mark Dover is a man of many horns, maintaining firm roots in classical music while ever-expanding into the vast world of improvised music.
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Dialogues of the Carmelites

Music and libretto by Francis Poulenc
Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, FEB 6-8
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dialogues of the Carmelites

Music and libretto by Francis Poulenc
Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, FEB 6-8
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


In 1794, during the final days of the French Revolution, a group of Carmelite nuns joyously went to the guillotine singing psalms and hymns of praise. This defiant display of love and generosity in the face of certain death helped turn the tide of the Reign of Terror and has inspired countless individuals in times of crisis and turmoil. Sung in English with English surtitles. Before each performance, JMU Director of Opera Theatre Joshua Borths will share his insights about the work, starting one hour before curtain and lasting 30 minutes. 
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Senior Student Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 6-7
 EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

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Senior Student Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 6-7
 EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


This exciting concert features talented young dancers and choreographers from JMU’s Dance Program.
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Secrets of Space

Produced by Cahoots NI
From Belfast, Northern Ireland

SUN, FEB 8
 WILSON HALL

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Secrets of Space

Produced by Cahoots NI
From Belfast, Northern Ireland

SUN, FEB 8
 WILSON HALL


Suni and Mae are dreamers. As young girls, they dreamt about journeying far beyond our solar system, singing among the stars and discovering all that was unknown to them - the secrets of space. Using magical illusions and a state-of-the-art digital LED wall, the sisters and the audience embark on an interactive journey across the galaxy. Recommended for audiences ages 7 and up. Video
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

SUN, FEB 8
 CONCERT HALL

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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir

SUN, FEB 8
 CONCERT HALL


The esteemed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC) makes its Forbes Center debut in a program that celebrates famed Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s indelible mark on choral singing and classical music. The program features his works alongside other ethereal melodies brought to life by the choir’s resplendent sound. Video
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Holler if You Hear

Written by Cameron Parker

WED-SAT, FEB 11-14 @ 7:30 PM
 STUDIO THEATRE

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Holler if You Hear

Written by Cameron Parker

WED-SAT, FEB 11-14 @ 7:30 PM
 STUDIO THEATRE


Holler if You Hear follows Damara and Calvin, in a distant future where animals fight back against human destruction of the natural world. While anthropomorphic creatures obtain control of the Forest and its surroundings, Damara and Calvin fight for the ability to stay alive. Contains violence, adult content, and references to genocide. Viewer discretion advised.

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, FEB 11
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, FEB 11
 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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Solas

THU, FEB 12
 CONCERT HALL

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Solas

THU, FEB 12
 CONCERT HALL


Solas is hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced.” Since 1995 they have been a galvanizing element in the Irish music scene - a lightning rod of talent and inspiration that set new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity. Video
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