Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

Grammy-nominated cellist Amanda Gookin will perform commissioned new multimedia works for solo cello that elevate stories of feminine empowerment as part of her Forward Music Project. Gookin is the executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University. JMU faculty and graduate musicians will perform Resilientes by Andrés Martin, Etudes by Carmargo Guarnieri, Divertimento for Violin and Viola by Adolphus Hailstork, Aural by Sergio Blardony, and Respire by JMU faculty composer Chuck Dotas. More

“Choose your own adventure” and vote on the order of the literature performed in this exciting program by the JMU Concert Band, under the direction of Amy Birdsong. More

The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Stephen P. Bolstad. More

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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. More

Pianist Gila Goldstein is a versatile musician who has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique artistry and soulful interpretations. She has performed as a solo artist and collaborative pianist throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, Korea, the Philippines, Europe and Israel. This concert features music by Bach, Chopin, Ben-Haim, and more! More

This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980s’ all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” The musical comedy follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction. Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music. Note that there is no Sunday matinee. More

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The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Stephen P. Bolstad, is the premier woodwind, brass and percussion ensemble at JMU. The Wind Symphony is committed to performing the great works of the wind band’s core repertoire while also exploring the best of contemporary composition. More

This showcase of new choreography offers audiences an opportunity to see the work of the Dance Program’s talented young artists.

Concert A - Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 @ 8 pm and Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 @ 8 pm
Concert B - Friday, Nov. 12 @ 8 pm and Saturday, Nov. 13 @ 3 pm More

Often considered the greatest opera ever composed, Mozart’s masterpiece combines comedy and drama to capture the downfall of a serial womanizer. From its thrilling overture to final breathtaking scene, the opera explores issues of amorality, power and justice, making it as relevant today as it was in Mozart’s time. This production will feature multimedia effects and capture the style of film noir. More

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