Silent Sky

By Lauren Gunderson

TUE-SUN, OCT 8-13
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Silent Sky

By Lauren Gunderson

TUE-SUN, OCT 8-13
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This inspiring drama, based on a true story, explores the determination, passion and sacrifice of the women who redefined our scientific understanding of the cosmos. Silent Sky has been dubbed sheer magic by the San Francisco Chronicle. Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Contains haze. Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com  Join us for a 30-minute talkback following the Friday, October 11 performance moderated by actor Aamirah McDonald and also features colleagues from the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies Program.

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Christina and Michelle Naughton

SAT, OCT 12
CONCERT HALL

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Christina and Michelle Naughton

SAT, OCT 12
CONCERT HALL


The first piano duo to win the Avery Fisher Career Grant (2019), twins Christina and Michelle Naughton have been described by The Washington Post as “on a level with some of the greatest piano duos of our time...they have to be heard to be believed.” Captivating audiences with the unity created by their mystical communication, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, in Christina’s own words, “there are times I forget we are two people playing together.” They have played with prestigious orchestras around the world. Video
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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert I featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, Synergy Virtuosi, Sam Suggs, bass, and the JMU Flute Choir

SUN, OCT 13
CONCERT HALL

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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert I featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, Synergy Virtuosi, Sam Suggs, bass, and the JMU Flute Choir

SUN, OCT 13
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 I features Synergy Virtuosi performing music by guest composer Jessie Montgomery, Virginia composer Adolphus Hailstork, and others..
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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert II featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, the JMU Symphony Orchestra, Carl Donakowski, cello, Wanchi, violin, and Šarūnas Jankauskas, clarinet.

MON, OCT 14
CONCERT HALL

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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Concert II featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery, the JMU Symphony Orchestra, Carl Donakowski, cello, Wanchi, violin, and Šarūnas Jankauskas, clarinet.

MON, OCT 14
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 II features the JMU Symphony Orchestra performing Jessie Montgomery, and JMU cello professor Carl Donakowski performs a work by faculty composer Eric Guinivan.
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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

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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 adult content and strobe effects. Recommended for ages 12 and over.

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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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