The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert III featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, the JMU Percussion Ensemble, the Madison Singers, Casey Cangelosi, percussion, Sue Barber, bassoon, Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola, guest pianist Richard Shuster, and Jason Haney, piano.

TUE, OCT 15
CONCERT HALL

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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert III featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, the JMU Percussion Ensemble, the Madison Singers, Casey Cangelosi, percussion, Sue Barber, bassoon, Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola, guest pianist Richard Shuster, and Jason Haney, piano.

TUE, OCT 15
CONCERT HALL


Join us for the 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring music from GRAMMY-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery, Musical America’s 2023 Composer of the Year. Concert III features the JMU Wind Symphony performing a new work by Jonathan Leshnoff, and faculty percussionist Casey Cangelosi performs his own solo piece for tam-tam and electronics.
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Book, Lyrics and Music by Dave Malloy

Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

THU-SAT, OCT 24-26
CONCERT HALL

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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Book, Lyrics and Music by Dave Malloy

Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

THU-SAT, OCT 24-26
CONCERT HALL


Two-time Tony® Award Winner Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is an innovative electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Experience the show that The New York Times hailed as “the most innovative new musical to open since Hamilton!” Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance.Contains adult language, sexual content, gun violence, reference to suicide and strobe effects. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. concordtheatricals.com
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JMU Chamber Orchestra

MON, OCT 28
RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

MON, OCT 28
RECITAL HALL


The JMU Chamber Orchestra brings students from across campus together to perform classic works composed for smaller orchestras. Kira Omelchenko directs the orchestra in conjunction with graduate students in conducting.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, OCT 30
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, OCT 30
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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A Wrinkle in Time 

by John Glore, adapted from the novel by Madeleine L'Engle

Directed by Kathryn Wevley

WED-SAT, OCT 30-NOV 2
STUDIO THEATRE

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A Wrinkle in Time 

by John Glore, adapted from the novel by Madeleine L'Engle

Directed by Kathryn Wevley

WED-SAT, OCT 30-NOV 2
STUDIO THEATRE


One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O'Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Contains mature content and strobe effects. Recommended for ages 12 and over.

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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SAT, NOV 1-2
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SAT, NOV 1-2
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Dancescapes 2024, with JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company, celebrates its 40th anniversary during this remarkable show! Directed by Associate Professor of Dance Matt Pardo, Dancescapes presents five works featuring three nationally renowned guest artists: Senegalese-American choreographer Momar Ndiaye (Ohio State University), Brian Martinez (Artistic Director, Boykin Dance Project), and Kia Smith (Artistic Director, South Chicago Dance Theater – "Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to Watch for 2024"). Contains haze.
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Plena Libre

FRI, NOV 1
CONCERT HALL

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Plena Libre

FRI, NOV 1
CONCERT HALL


The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and electrifying spin on this scintillating music. This multi-GRAMMY Award-nominated band always brings the heat! Video
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The Little Prince

Composed by Rachel Portman
Libretto by Nicholas Wright
Featuring the JMU Opera Theater
With the JMU Opera Orchestra

FRI-SUN, NOV 8-10
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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The Little Prince

Composed by Rachel Portman
Libretto by Nicholas Wright
Featuring the JMU Opera Theater
With the JMU Opera Orchestra

FRI-SUN, NOV 8-10
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Based on the beloved children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince is a profound fable about childhood, adulthood, love, and loss. First performed at Houston Grand Opera in 2003, this operatic adaptation is the rare work of art that provides solace to both young and old alike. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Sung in English with English Surtitles. 

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JMU Guitar Ensemble

WED, NOV 13
RECITAL HALL

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JMU Guitar Ensemble

WED, NOV 13
RECITAL HALL


The JMU Guitar Ensemble performances include guitar music from Renaissance to 20th century, in group settings, as well as duos, trios, and quartets. The Guitar Ensemble is under the direction of Adam Larrabee.
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How to Take Care of Your Flower

by Celeste Black

Directed by Rylan Farey

WED-SAT, NOV 13-16
STUDIO THEATRE

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How to Take Care of Your Flower

by Celeste Black

Directed by Rylan Farey

WED-SAT, NOV 13-16
STUDIO THEATRE


How To Take Care Of Your Flower is the premier production of JMU actor and playwright, Celeste Black. Directed and produced by JMU students and Stratford Players. How To Take Care Of Your Flower is the story of a young girl. Lily encounters trauma early in her life and we witness the effects of these events as she grows up through middle school into college. Although every character around Lily is flawed in their own way, all of their flaws help Lily grow and become who she is. Contains adult content and language, violence and implications of suicide, self-harm, and sexual violence.
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