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Casey Cangelosi, percussion

SUN, SEP 8
 RECITAL HALL

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Casey Cangelosi, percussion

SUN, SEP 8
 RECITAL HALL


Since 2011, Casey Cangelosi has performed solo recitals in Italy, Germany, Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Sweden, Taiwan, Portugal, and widely across the U.S. at events including: The Midwest Clinic, several PASIC Showcase Concerts, and over 40 universities. Casey is the creator of the @Percussion Podcast, and is the Director of Percussion Studies at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  

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Sam Suggs, double bass with Melissa Wimbish, soprano, and Emre Kartari, percussion

WED, SEP 11
 RECITAL HALL

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Sam Suggs, double bass with Melissa Wimbish, soprano, and Emre Kartari, percussion

WED, SEP 11
 RECITAL HALL


Sam Suggs was named New Artist of the Month by Musical America, soon after receiving 1st prize at the 2015 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. He was named Concert Artists Guild’s New Music/New Places Fellow at the 2016 CAG International Competition. At the 2017 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Solo Competition, the jury invented and awarded him a prize for "Extraordinary Creativity." Emre Kartari is an Adjunct Instructor of Jazz at VCU, JMU and Longwood University, where he teaches Small Jazz Ensemble, Jazz History, and Drum-set. Acclaimed soprano and bandleader Melissa Wimbish is a genre-defying artist known for her ability to move between opera, art song, Renaissance polyphony, and pop music with ease. The Washington Post has called her work“...vocally stunning, and theatrically riveting.” 

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23rd Annual JMU ACDA Choralfest

SAT, SEP 14
 CONCERT HALL

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23rd Annual JMU ACDA Choralfest

SAT, SEP 14
 CONCERT HALL


Sponsored by the JMU Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Features the JMU Choral Area and participating area high schools. jmuacda.weebly.com/choralfest.html

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Kevin Stees, tuba

SUN, SEP 15
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Kevin Stees, tuba

SUN, SEP 15
 RECITAL HALL


Kevin Stees, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at JMU, leads an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, conductor and music educator. Stees has presented solo and chamber music performances at numerous universities, conferences, music festivals and workshops. He has played with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, Canadian Chamber Orchestra and the Calgary Philharmonic and currently performs with the Madison Brass, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Orchestra and the Wintergreen Music Festival Orchestra.  He also serves as the conductor of the award-winning Massanutten Brass Band.
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Ian Zook, horn, and Steven Miahky, violin, with Aleksandra Velgosha, piano

MON, SEP 16
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Ian Zook, horn, and Steven Miahky, violin, with Aleksandra Velgosha, piano

MON, SEP 16
 RECITAL HALL


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Michael Jefry Stevens Sextet

THU, SEP 19
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Michael Jefry Stevens Sextet

THU, SEP 19
 RECITAL HALL


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Christopher Nichols, clarinet and Christine Delbeau, piano

FRI, SEP 20
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Christopher Nichols, clarinet and Christine Delbeau, piano

FRI, SEP 20
 RECITAL HALL


Critically acclaimed clarinetist Christopher Nichols enjoys a dynamic career with performances across the United States and in Italy, Costa Rica, Belgium, Malta, Canada, and the Netherlands. He joined the faculty of the University of Delaware School of Music in 2013 where he is Associate Professor of Clarinet.

Pianist Christine Delbeau has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist in the nation’s most prestigious concert halls, including the Kennedy Center, Carnegie-Weill Recital Hall, Boston’s Jordan Hall, Philadelphia’s Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, and she has played in concerts abroad at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and the Tonhalle in Zurich. She has performed in numerous chamber music recitals with concertmasters and principal members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Christine Delbeau has also performed in the Fiddlefest Gala Concert, which took place at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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Brittney Spencer

SAT, SEP 21
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

Brittney Spencer

SAT, SEP 21
 CONCERT HALL


Baltimore native Brittney Spencer is known for her free spirit and ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. She's been crowned as “Nashville’s new star” by CBS Mornings and recently made her Billboard Hot 100 debut for her collaboration with Beyoncé for "Blackbiird.”  Her critically acclaimed debut album 'My Stupid Life' was called by Rolling Stone "one of the most convincing country statements in a while." This performance is in partnership with Furious Flower Poetry Center as part of their fourth decennial conference, The Worlds of Black Poetry. Video
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JMU Wind Symphony

TUE, SEP 24
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Wind Symphony

TUE, SEP 24
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Christopher Cicconi, 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. 
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David Pope, saxophone

WED, SEP 25
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

David Pope, saxophone

WED, SEP 25
 RECITAL HALL


David Pope is an accomplished saxophonist, composer, and author.  He has an international reputation for over one hundred published articles in Saxophone Journal and Saxophone Today.  As a soloist, he has performed throughout the United States and in Europe and Asia.  He recently served on the jury of the prestigious $100,000 M-prize chamber arts competition and the faculty of the Asia Pacific Saxophone Academy (Thailand).  He endorses the R.S. Berkeley “Virtuoso” saxophone.

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JMU Brass Band

THU, SEP 26
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Brass Band

THU, SEP 26
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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Pops Plus!

A CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships

FRI, SEP 27
 ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER

Kevin Stees

Pops Plus!

A CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships

FRI, SEP 27
 ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER


This exciting event is a super-charged version of one of JMU's beloved Family Weekend traditions – the JMU POPS! Concert featuring five of JMU’s finest School of Music ensembles and performances by JMU's talented students in the School of Theatre and Dance. The evening also features a Silent Auction highlighting original artwork by students, faculty and alumni from JMU's School of Arts, Design and Art History.  All event proceeds benefit CVPA student scholarships. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the Silent Auction. Performance begins at 8:00 pm.
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The Doo Wop Project

SAT, SEP 28
 WILSON HALL

Kevin Stees

The Doo Wop Project

SAT, SEP 28
 WILSON HALL


Featuring stars from Broadway’s hit shows like Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, Beautiful, and A Bronx Tale, The Doo Wop Project reimagines some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history! With huge vocal talent and stunning showmanship, these performers and their hot band take audiences on an energetic journey from the 1950s through today's contemporary hits. Video
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Jamison Walker, tenor and Mark Markham, piano

SUN, SEP 29
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Jamison Walker, tenor and Mark Markham, piano

SUN, SEP 29
 RECITAL HALL


Jamison Walker is a versatile and accomplished vocalist with a commanding vocal range and an extensive repertoire spanning opera, oratorio, musical theater, and pops. With performances in recital, opera, symphonic, and academic settings, he has captivated audiences nationally and internationally across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, OCT 1
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, OCT 1
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the School of Music at James Madison University. The Symphony presents a number of concerts on- and off-campus each year, and has performed regularly as the invited college ensemble for the Virginia Music Educators Association. The ensemble presents a series of Youth Concerts for students from Harrisonburg/Rockingham and surrounding counties. The Symphony is the only college orchestra nationwide selected to participate in the Carnegie Hall (N.Y.) “LinkUp” concerts for young students. Join us for a Pre-Concert Talk in the Grand Lobby from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm providing insights into the music included in the concert.  
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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

THU, OCT 3
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

THU, OCT 3
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.
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Jeanette Zyko, oboe

SUN, OCT 6
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Jeanette Zyko, oboe

SUN, OCT 6
 RECITAL HALL


Oboist Jeanette Zyko, praised by Fanfare Magazine and ArtsNash for her “refined playing” and “achingly beautiful lines,” enjoys an active career as a chamber and orchestra musician. A versatile artist, she has performed music ranging from Andriessen to Zelenka, and is interested in playing seldom-programmed works. 

Prior to joining the faculty of JMU, Zyko taught at Austin Peay State University and the University of Costa Rica. She received her doctorate from Manhattan School of Music.

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Isaac Melamed, cello and Ting-Ying Yen, piano

MON, OCT 7
 RECITAL HALL

Kevin Stees

Isaac Melamed, cello and Ting-Ying Yen, piano

MON, OCT 7
 RECITAL HALL


Isaac Melamed’s musical endeavors connect him to some of the greatest musicians and teachers of our time. A San Francisco native, Isaac studied with Grammy Award-winning cellist Antonio Lysy in Los Angeles, where he enjoyed solo engagements with the UCLA Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestras, and the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra. He has collaborated and performed with Lysy, Ettore Causa, Neal Stulberg, Movses Pogossian, Gary Gray, Amos Yang and Juliana Gondek. Dr. Ting-Ting Yen is the collaborative pianist for Virginia Glee Club at the University of Virginia, where she performs and tours with Grammy Award winner and Music Director Frank Albinder. She has also served as a collaborative pianist at Bravo! Festival in Minneapolis, University of New Mexico, and University of Virginia. 
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JMU Concert Band

MON, OCT 7
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Concert Band

MON, OCT 7
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Concert Band is the band program's largest non-auditioned concert ensemble under the direction of Amy Birdsong.
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JMU Symphonic Band

WED, OCT 9
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

JMU Symphonic Band

WED, OCT 9
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Christopher Cicconi.
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Christine and Michelle Naughton

SAT, OCT 12
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

Christine 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 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi

Concert I featuring Synergy Virtuosi

SUN, OCT 13
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi

Concert I featuring Synergy Virtuosi

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. Sunday's program features Synergy Virtuosi, a new all-female African American orchestra including JMU viola faculty Diane Phoenix-Neal.
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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi
Concert II featuring Šarūnas Jankauskas

MON, OCT 14
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi
Concert II featuring Šarūnas Jankauskas

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. Monday evening features JMU faculty Šarūnas Jankauskas performing John Adams' clarinet concerto Gnarly Buttons.
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The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi

Concert III featuring JMU Symphony Orchestra and Richard Shuster

TUE, OCT 15
 CONCERT HALL

Kevin Stees

The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival 

Featuring Jessie Montgomery and Synergy Virtuosi

Concert III featuring JMU Symphony Orchestra and Richard Shuster

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. Tuesday's program features the JMU Symphony Orchestra performing Montgomery's Soul Force and guest pianist Richard Shuster in the premiere of Jason Haney's concerto The Ice at the End of the World.
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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 and gun violence. 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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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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JMU Symphony Orchestra

WED, NOV 13
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

WED, NOV 13
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the School of Music at James Madison University. The Symphony presents a number of concerts on- and off-campus each year, and has performed regularly as the invited college ensemble for the Virginia Music Educators Association. The ensemble presents a series of Youth Concerts for students from Harrisonburg/Rockingham and surrounding counties. The Symphony is the only college orchestra nationwide selected to participate in the Carnegie Hall (N.Y.) “LinkUp” concerts for young students. Join us for a Pre-Concert Talk in the Grand Lobby from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm providing insights about the music included in the concert. 
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JMU Brass Band

FRI, NOV 15
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, NOV 15
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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Cantus

Wanting Memories

SAT, NOV 16
 CONCERT HALL

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Cantus

Wanting Memories

SAT, NOV 16
 CONCERT HALL


The acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21 st century. As one of the nation's few full-time vocal ensembles "the main hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality...warming and invigorating the human spirit." (Star Tribune) Video
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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

MON, NOV 18
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

MON, NOV 18
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.
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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, NOV 19
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, NOV 19
 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 Wind Symphony

TUE, DEC 3
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony

TUE, DEC 3
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Christopher Cicconi, 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.
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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, DEC 5
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, DEC 5
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Christopher Cicconi; The JMU Concert Band is the band program's largest non-auditioned concert ensemble, under the direction of Amy Birdsong.  
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HolidayFest: Selections from Handel’s Messiah

SAT-SUN, DEC 7-8
 CONCERT HALL

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HolidayFest: Selections from Handel’s Messiah

SAT-SUN, DEC 7-8
 CONCERT HALL


Join the JMU Choral Area and JMU Symphony Orchestra for a joyous HolidayFest celebration of “Selections from Messiah,” a powerful and celebratory classic. This family-friendly event also features favorite songs and readings from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and our annual audience Carol-Sing! Prior to the December 8th matinee (at 1:00 pm), children can enjoy crafts, cookies, and cider in the lobby.

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Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

THU, DEC 12
 CONCERT HALL

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Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

THU, DEC 12
 CONCERT HALL


The beloved Irish folk supergroup Lúnasa, who the Irish Voice called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” shares a festive holiday winter solstice concert featuring a guest vocalist. Comprised of some of the finest pickers, pipers and fiddlers in the world, Lúnasa is sure to lift your spirits! They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries thrilling audiences worldwide. Video
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Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Joseph Gramley (percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Mark Suter (percussion) and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

SUN, JAN 26
 CONCERT HALL

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Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Joseph Gramley (percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Mark Suter (percussion) and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

SUN, JAN 26
 CONCERT HALL


All-star percussionists drawn from the Silkroad Ensemble present an exhibition of storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world including India, Africa, Japan, Cuba, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. The program showcases a virtuoso performance by each world-class artist plus  master percussion works by luminary composers. The GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, conceived of by Yo-Yo Ma in 1998, has been called "one of the most visionary arts initiatives of our time." (WNPR) Video
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Ksenia Nosikova, piano

MON, JAN 27
 RECITAL HALL

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Ksenia Nosikova, piano

MON, JAN 27
 RECITAL HALL


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Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet

THU, JAN 30
 RECITAL HALL

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Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet

THU, JAN 30
 RECITAL HALL


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.

Dr. Jankauskas holds degrees from Grand Valley State University, Rice University and The University of Texas at Austin.
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Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra

FRI, JAN 31
 CONCERT HALL

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Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra

FRI, JAN 31
 CONCERT HALL


The Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading and oldest symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic celebrating its 79th season in 2024. Based in the historic capital of Moravia, the orchestra ranks among the most authentic interpreters of Czech national music culture. This spectacular program will celebrate works by two of the Czech Republic’s acclaimed composers, Antonín Dvořák (1841- 1904), and Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884). Video
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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


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Juliet White-Smith, viola

TUE, FEB 11
 RECITAL HALL

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Juliet White-Smith, viola

TUE, FEB 11
 RECITAL HALL


Juliet White-Smith is an accomplished violist, an engaging and dynamic teacher, and an expert string pedagogue. With performing and professional teaching careers spanning over three and a half decades, she has performed in solo, chamber and orchestral settings throughout the United States and on tour in Europe, Asia and Africa. She has performed as a member of the Texas Chamber Orchestra, with the Houston Grand Opera and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras, and as a two-year fellow with the Rochester Philharmonic.
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Beth Chandler Cahill, flute and Paulo Steinberg, piano

THU, FEB 13
 RECITAL HALL

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Beth Chandler Cahill, flute and Paulo Steinberg, piano

THU, FEB 13
 RECITAL HALL


Flutist Beth Chandler Cahill enjoys a performance career as soloist and chamber musician. Praised for her musical versatility and colorful sound, she has been featured at major venues, universities, and festivals throughout the U.S. and abroad. She can be heard on TIME PLACE SPIRIT (MSR Classics), an album of music for flute and piano. In demand as a pedagogue, she is Professor of Flute at James Madison University. She is a past president of the National Flute Association. Dr. Paulo Steinberg has performed as a soloist and as a collaborative pianist across the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe, including prestigious music venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo.

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

THU, FEB 13
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

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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Lori Piitz, piano

TUE, FEB 18
 RECITAL HALL

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Lori Piitz, piano

TUE, FEB 18
 RECITAL HALL


Pianist Lori Piitz is a versatile artist whose career includes such diverse opportunities as playing chamber music at Lincoln Center in New York City and performing in a German opera house dressed as a baby chick!  She holds graduate degrees from Indiana university as well a Certificate in Injury-Preventive Piano Technique from Salem College.  She has spent the past seventeen years teaching at JMU, working with talented piano students and teaching courses in pedagogy and “Preparing for the Job Market”.

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 21
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 21
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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Jamison Walker, voice and Jeff Wells, voice

SUN, FEB 23
 RECITAL HALL

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Jamison Walker, voice and Jeff Wells, voice

SUN, FEB 23
 RECITAL HALL


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Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Based on the Novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

TUE-SUN, FEB 25-MAR 2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Based on the Novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

TUE-SUN, FEB 25-MAR 2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. www.theatricalrights.com
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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, FEB 25
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, FEB 25
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.
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Carl Donakowski, cello

WED, FEB 26
 RECITAL HALL

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Carl Donakowski, cello

WED, FEB 26
 RECITAL HALL


Carl Donakowski was a prize winner in the 1989 Mendelssohn Competition in Berlin. His recital performances have aired on WQRS Detroit, WQXR New York and Sudwestfunk Radio Baden-Baden. As a member of the West End Chamber Ensemble, he participated in the National Endowment for the Arts/Chamber Music America Rural Residency Chamber Music Initiative. His major teachers were Timothy Eddy, Janos Starker, Gary Hoffman and Christoph Henkel.

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JMU Symphonic Band

THU, FEB 27
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band

THU, FEB 27
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Christopher Cicconi.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents

New Orleans Songbook

SUN, MAR 2
 CONCERT HALL

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents

New Orleans Songbook

SUN, MAR 2
 CONCERT HALL


New Orleans Songbook brings the spirit and joy of Mardi Gras and the soul of New Orleans to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. Led by today’s hottest rising stars in jazz music including acclaimed pianist, Luther S. Allison and extraordinary vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city. Video
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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, MAR 4
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, MAR 4
 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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Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

WED, MAR 5
 RECITAL HALL

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Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

WED, MAR 5
 RECITAL HALL


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JMU Symphony Orchestra

SUN, MAR 9
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

SUN, MAR 9
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the School of Music at James Madison University. The Symphony presents a number of concerts on- and off-campus each year, and has performed regularly as the invited college ensemble for the Virginia Music Educators Association. The ensemble presents a series of Youth Concerts for students from Harrisonburg/Rockingham and surrounding counties. The Symphony is the only college orchestra nationwide selected to participate in the Carnegie Hall (N.Y.) “LinkUp” concerts for young students.
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Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano and David Pope, saxophone

MON, MAR 10
 RECITAL HALL

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Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano and David Pope, saxophone

MON, MAR 10
 RECITAL HALL


As a pianist, Masa Ishikawa has performed at various concerts in Italy, China, and Japan. In 2023, Masa released his 2nd original piano trio album titled First Note as well as the 3rd original sextet album titled Montage. He premiered Suite for the Forgotten (jazz orchestra with strings) in 2015. The music is dedicated to people in Fukushima under the uncertain health impact of the radiation exposure from the nuclear power plants meltdown in 2011.

David Pope is an accomplished saxophonist, composer, and author.  He has an international reputation for over one hundred published articles in Saxophone Journal and Saxophone Today.  As a soloist, he has performed throughout the United States and in Europe and Asia.  He recently served on the jury of the prestigious $100,000 M-prize chamber arts competition and the faculty of the Asia Pacific Saxophone Academy (Thailand).  He endorses the R.S. Berkeley “Virtuoso”saxophone.

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAR 11
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAR 11
 CONCERT HALL


This concert features performances by the JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB), and the University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA). The JMU Treble Chamber Choir and the UCTB are under the direction of Dr. W. Bryce Hayes. The UCSA is under the direction of Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy.
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Andrew Willis, piano

WED, MAR 12
 RECITAL HALL

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Andrew Willis, piano

WED, MAR 12
 RECITAL HALL


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Jason Haney, composition

THU, MAR 13
 RECITAL HALL

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Jason Haney, composition

THU, MAR 13
 RECITAL HALL


Jason Haney was chosen as a National Merit Scholar in 1988. His latest CD, Resonant Edges, was recently released by  Capstone Records. (It is also available from Amazon.) His music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Scotia Festival, Music2000 in Cincinnati, the Composers Inc. concert series in San Francisco, Richmond’s ChamberFest,  the Staunton Music Festival, and elsewhere throughout the US, as well as in Canada, Europe and Hong Kong, and by groups such as the New Millennium Ensemble, the Chester Quartet, the Sunrise Quartet, Colloquy, and the Indiana University New Music Ensemble.
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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

THU, MAR 13
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

THU, MAR 13
 CONCERT HALL


The Madison Singers is the advanced, auditioned choral chamber ensemble at JMU. Ranging from 60-80 voices, the JMU Chorale is an auditioned and highly select choir.
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JMU Concert Band

SUN, MAR 30
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Concert Band

SUN, MAR 30
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Concert Band is the band program's largest non-auditioned concert ensemble under the direction of Amy Birdsong.
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JMU Brass Band

TUE, APR 1
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

TUE, APR 1
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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Idomeneo

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Giambattista Varesco

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 5-6
 CONCERT HALL

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Idomeneo

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Giambattista Varesco

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 5-6
 CONCERT HALL


Written when Mozart was only 25, this operatic masterpiece filled with stunning arias, choruses, and ensembles, brings the myth of Idomeneo to life. On his way home at last from the Trojan War, the King of Crete, Idomeneo, is shipwrecked at sea. In desperation, he promises to sacrifice the first creature he finds if he safely survives the storm. However, in a twist worthy of the greatest Greek tragedies, it is his son, Idamante, he first encounters along the beach. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles.

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JMU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band

WED, APR 9
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band

WED, APR 9
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Christopher Cicconi, 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.

Since 2007, the ensemble has hosted on-campus residencies with composers including David Maslanka, John Mackey, Michael Daugherty, Joel Puckett, Steven Bryant, Donald Grantham and JMU alumnus Brian Balmages. The ensemble has also presented consortium premieres of Maslanka’s Symphony No. 8, Puckett’s The Shadows of Sirius, Grantham’s Tuba Concerto, Plog’s Concerto 2010 and Balmages’ Portraits in Bluestone. As part of JMU’s annual Contemporary Music Festival, students have had the opportunity to work with composers such as Karel Husa, Joseph Schwanter, Don Freund, Donald Erb, John Harbison, Francis McBeth, Mark Camphouse and Samuel Adler.

In addition to an active on-campus concert schedule, the Wind Symphony has performed at the College Band Directors National Association/National Band Association conventions in Nashville, New Orleans, Charlotte, Williamsburg and Greensboro, plus numerous performances for the VMEA Conference. They have also performed at the Kennedy Center in 2007 and 1987. Graduates of the Wind Symphony hold positions in several of the Washington-based military bands, military post bands and symphony orchestras throughout the world; numerous graduates are serving as noted educators and conductors throughout the country.

The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Christopher Cicconi.
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Miró Quartet

Daniel Ching (violin), William Fedkenheuer (violin), John Largess (viola) Joshua Gindele (cello)

FRI, APR 11
 CONCERT HALL

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Miró Quartet

Daniel Ching (violin), William Fedkenheuer (violin), John Largess (viola) Joshua Gindele (cello)

FRI, APR 11
 CONCERT HALL


Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated chamber groups, captivating audiences around the world. Widely acclaimed for its thoughtful expressivity and imaginative interpretations as well as its “explosive vigor” and “technical finesse,” (The New York Times) the quartet has performed for 29 years on the world’s most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike. Video
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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 22
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 22
 CONCERT 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 Brass Band

WED, APR 23
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

WED, APR 23
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 25
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 25
 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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JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 27
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 27
 CONCERT HALL


Revel in the delightful sound of glorious classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra joins the esteemed 2024 School of Music Concerto Competition winners to bring you a captivating concert. Majors from each of the six areas of the School (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice) competed, and two finalists are then selected to compete in the finals for a coveted spot in this concert.
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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 29
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 29
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble was founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.
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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 30
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 30
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Band was founded in 1971 and membership is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention. The JMU Jazz Band is under the direction of Greg Thomas.
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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, MAY 1
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, MAY 1
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Christopher Cicconi; The JMU Concert Band is the band program's largest non-auditioned concert ensemble, under the direction of Amy Birdsong.  
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Cello Stories
A Life Under Broadway

With Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf

FRI, MAY 2
 CONCERT HALL

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Cello Stories
A Life Under Broadway

With Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf

FRI, MAY 2
 CONCERT HALL


Acclaimed cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf has established a stellar career in New York City as a solo, chamber, Broadway, and recording artist. Dorman-Phaneuf mesmerizes audiences with captivating and funny stories about her life as a Broadway musician and her exquisite arrangements for cello and piano. Since 2003, she has held chairs in 20 Broadway shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Parade, and A Little Night Music. Video
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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

SUN, MAY 4
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

SUN, MAY 4
 CONCERT HALL


The Madison Singers is the advanced, auditioned choral chamber ensemble at JMU. Ranging from 60-80 voices, the JMU Chorale is an auditioned and highly select choir.
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JMU Guitar Ensemble

MON, MAY 5
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Guitar Ensemble

MON, MAY 5
 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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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAY 6
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAY 6
 CONCERT HALL


This concert features performances by the JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB), and the University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA). The JMU Treble Chamber Choir and the UCTB are under the direction of Dr. W. Bryce Hayes. The UCSA is under the direction of Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy.
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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 8
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 8
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Christopher Cicconi, 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.
Since 2007, the ensemble has hosted on-campus residencies with composers including David Maslanka, John Mackey, Michael Daugherty, Joel Puckett, Steven Bryant, Donald Grantham and JMU alumnus Brian Balmages. The ensemble has also presented consortium premieres of Maslanka’s Symphony No. 8, Puckett’s The Shadows of Sirius, Grantham’s Tuba Concerto, Plog’s Concerto 2010 and Balmages’ Portraits in Bluestone. As part of JMU’s annual Contemporary Music Festival, students have had the opportunity to work with composers such as Karel Husa, Joseph Schwanter, Don Freund, Donald Erb, John Harbison, Francis McBeth, Mark Camphouse and Samuel Adler.
In addition to an active on-campus concert schedule, the Wind Symphony has performed at the College Band Directors National Association/National Band Association conventions in Nashville, New Orleans, Charlotte, Williamsburg and Greensboro, plus numerous performances for the VMEA Conference. They have also performed at the Kennedy Center in 2007 and 1987. Graduates of the Wind Symphony hold positions in several of the Washington-based military bands, military post bands and symphony orchestras throughout the world; numerous graduates are serving as noted educators and conductors throughout the country.
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