John Sipher, trombone

MON, SEP 25
RECITAL HALL

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John Sipher, trombone

MON, SEP 25
RECITAL HALL


John Sipher has been the principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra since 2015. Prior to his current position, he has held principal trombone positions with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and was a fellow at the New World Symphony.
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JMU POPS!

Stage and Screen

With the Marching Royal Dukes and other JMU Ensembles

FRI, SEP 29
ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER

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JMU POPS!

Stage and Screen

With the Marching Royal Dukes and other JMU Ensembles

FRI, SEP 29
ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER


Enjoy this one-of-a kind musical extravaganza with JMU’s finest music ensembles – the Marching Royal Dukes, JMU Wind Symphony, JMU Chorale, and JMU Brass Band in this upbeat Stage and Screen Pops Concert. Instruments and harmonies come alive to bring you an uplifting, unforgettable performance with pieces from your favorite movies, musicals, and ballets.
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Mike Super

Magic & Illusion

SAT, SEP 30
WILSON HALL

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Mike Super

Magic & Illusion

SAT, SEP 30
WILSON HALL


As the winner of NBC’s hit show Phenomenon, a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and a featured magician on Penn & Teller’s: Fool Us, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a live magic competition on primetime U.S. network TV and be voted America’s Favorite Mystifier. Enjoy this family-friendly performance filled with illusions, intrigue, danger, anticipation, and excitement! 

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Award-winning traditional Brazilian guitarist, composer, arranger, and teacher Rogerio Souza will perform with Tiago Souza, one of the great revelations on mandolin and tenor guitar in modern Brazil. JMU faculty member Dr. Andrew Connell will accompany them on the clarinet.
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, OCT 3
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, OCT 3
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Foster Beyers, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the JMU School of Music.
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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

By Greg Allen & the Neofuturists

WED-SUN, OCT 4-8
STUDIO THEATRE

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Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

By Greg Allen & the Neofuturists

WED-SUN, OCT 4-8
STUDIO THEATRE


Described by the Chicago Reader as a “cult classic,” “a late-night concoction,” and “a combination of audience-participation quiz show and neo-vaudeville showcase, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blindgives the term ‘interactive’ a whole new spin.” Join us for this ensemble-driven delight directed and produced by JMU students. Contains adult content and langage.

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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

THU, OCT 5
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

THU, OCT 5
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and are under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dotas. 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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Sphinx Virtuosi

SAT, OCT 7
CONCERT HALL

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Sphinx Virtuosi

SAT, OCT 7
CONCERT HALL


Sphinx Virtuosi is the nation’s most dynamic, exhilarating self-conducted professional chamber orchestra comprised of eighteen of the nation’s top Black and Latinx classical soloists. “True to their name, the Sphinx Virtuosi call up…immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty” (The Washington Post) through artistic excellence and pioneering programming.  Their sell-out performances at venues like Carnegie Hall have garnered high praise.

This engagement of Sphinx Virtuosi is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.https://www.midatlanticarts.org/

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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert I featuring The Madison Singers

MON, OCT 9
CONCERT HALL

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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert I featuring The Madison Singers

MON, OCT 9
CONCERT HALL


Join us for the 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring the music of Britain’s most gifted compositional talent, Gavin Higgins. JMU Brass Band and faculty ensembles will present his music alongside performances by The Madison Singers and JMU Wind Symphony during the festival.
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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert II featuring JMU Brass Band

TUE, OCT 10
CONCERT HALL

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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert II featuring JMU Brass Band

TUE, OCT 10
CONCERT HALL


Join us for the 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring the music of Britain’s most gifted compositional talent, Gavin Higgins. JMU Brass Band and faculty ensembles will present his music alongside performances by The Madison Singers and JMU Wind Symphony during the festival.
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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert III featuring JMU Wind Symphony

WED, OCT 11
CONCERT HALL

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The 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring the Music of Gavin Higgins

Concert III featuring JMU Wind Symphony

WED, OCT 11
CONCERT HALL


Join us for the 42nd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring the music of Britain’s most gifted compositional talent, Gavin Higgins. JMU Brass Band and faculty ensembles will present his music alongside performances by The Madison Singers and JMU Wind Symphony during the festival.
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Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, bass

MON, OCT 16
RECITAL HALL

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Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, bass

MON, OCT 16
RECITAL HALL


Bassist Jeremy Kurtz-Harris has a diverse musical background that includes solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. He has been the Principal Bassist of the San Diego Symphony since 2004 and has also been Guest Principal Bass with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. During the 2015-16 Season, Kurtz-Harris performed with the San Francisco Symphony as Acting Associate Principal Bass. 

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

MON, OCT 16
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

MON, OCT 16
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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David Teie, cello

MON, OCT 23
RECITAL HALL

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David Teie, cello

MON, OCT 23
RECITAL HALL


David Teie is one of a third generation of musicians. He studied cello with Stephen Kates and Berl Senofsky at the Peabody Conservatory, where he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees and the Wertheimer award for cellists. He also studied with William Pleeth in London on a Fulbright scholarship. He joined the National Symphony in 1984 and has since played 19 concerto performances with the NSO, 12 of them with Music Director Mstislav Rostropovich conducting, including performances on three U.S. tours.

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JMU Symphonic Band

TUE, OCT 24
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band

TUE, OCT 24
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Stephen P. Bolstad.
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Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

THU, OCT 26
CONCERT HALL


With the combined power of a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini, the self-described “little orchestra” performs a rollicking cross-genre mix of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop. Since 1994 the group has built a monstrous fan base and has sold over 3 million albums. With performances from the Cannes Film Festival, the Hollywood Bowl, and the grand opening of Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall to late-night television with David Letterman, their shows sell out all over the world!
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Valerie Coleman, Flute

FRI, OCT 27
RECITAL HALL

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Valerie Coleman, Flute

FRI, OCT 27
RECITAL HALL


GRAMMY®-nominated flutist, Valerie Coleman, is considered an iconic artist continuing to pave a path as a composer. Named as one of the “Top 35 Women Composers” by The Washington Post and Performance Today’s “2020 Classical Woman of the Year”, Coleman’s work has appeared around the world from Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and in Europe. As a former flutist and founder of Imani Winds, she created the Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival welcoming young leaders from over 100 international institutions. 
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JMU Concert Band

MON, OCT 30
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Concert Band

MON, OCT 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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All Things Equal – The Life and Trials Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Rupert Holmes

WED-THU, NOV 1-2
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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All Things Equal – The Life and Trials Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Rupert Holmes

WED-THU, NOV 1-2
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes, is a fascinating and humorous portrayal of the Supreme Court Justice, a true American original. It is an intimate look at RBG’s life and trials: being one of only nine young women studying law at Harvard while also raising a daughter and helping her husband battle cancer, fighting for women's rights in the 1970s before all-male courts, and taking courageous stands for human rights amid an increasingly politicized Supreme Court.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, NOV 3
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, NOV 3
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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Anon(ymous)
By Naomi Iizuka

TUE-SUN, NOV 7-12
STUDIO THEATRE

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Anon(ymous)
By Naomi Iizuka

TUE-SUN, NOV 7-12
STUDIO THEATRE


Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people — some kind, some dangerous and cruel — as he searches for his family. At a time when our country is wrestling with the issue of immigration reform, Anon(ymous) offers an insightful look at the topic in this compelling theatrical work by one of America’s finest contemporary playwrights. Featuring students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance.
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Fall Student Dance Concert

THU-SAT, NOV 9-11
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

Fall Student Dance Concert

Fall Student Dance Concert

THU-SAT, NOV 9-11
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


This showcase of new choreography offers audiences an opportunity to see the work of JMU's Dance Program’s talented young artists.
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The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

Music by Philip Glass
Libretto by Arthur Yorinks
Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe

FRI-SUN, NOV 10-12
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Fall Student Dance Concert

The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

Music by Philip Glass
Libretto by Arthur Yorinks
Based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe

FRI-SUN, NOV 10-12
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Premiering in 1988, The Fall of the House of Usher is one of composer Philip Glass’ most popular operas, with hauntingly beautiful music that captures every nuance and blood-curdling nerve of Edgar Allan Poe’s story. American opera's most influential 20th-century composer has transformed a gothic tale by a 19th-century master of the macabre and the result is spellbinding! Contains adult content.
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Teresa Ling, violin, has performed at Garth Newel Music Center since 1998 and serves as resident violinist and co-artistic director. She has served on the faculties of the Washington Conservatory, University of the Pacific, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of South Dakota, and Augustana (South Dakota), Northwestern (Iowa) and Dordt Colleges, and has been a member of the Dakota String Quartet, Mariposa Piano Trio, and the Aurelian Trio. Violinist Wanchi's CDs have been excellently reviewed noting “her incisive technique and an exceptionally rich and beautiful tone." (Phil's Classical Reviews, Audio Video Club of Atlanta) She is an active performer in chamber music, solo recitals, and as a soloist with orchestras throughout North America and Asia. 

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JMU Brass Band and The Madison Singers

WED, NOV 15
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Brass Band is the university’s premier brass ensemble. Directed by professor of music Kevin Stees, it is one of only a few collegiate brass bands in the United States. The Madison Singers is the advanced, auditioned choral chamber ensemble at JMU, maintaining an active performance schedule both on- and off-campus. Each group will perform separately in this wonderful concert.  
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Be transported by this soul-stirring evening featuring one of the brightest and most prolific groups on the gospel scene! Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds of Zamar have carved a unique place for themselves in the music industry through soul-stirring arrangements of contemporary gospel, musical theater, and pop favorites. With millions of online views and voices spread to the corners of the earth, the ensemble bursts onto the stage with expressive vocal style, awe-inspiring original arrangements, and opulent harmonies.
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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, NOV 28
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, NOV 28
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and are under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dotas. 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 Symphony Orchestra

THU, NOV 30
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

THU, NOV 30
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Foster Beyers, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the JMU School of Music.
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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, DEC 1-3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, DEC 1-3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This exciting evening will explore contemporary dance at its finest, featuring members of the Virginia Repertory Dance Company, a work from world-renowned artist Lucinda Childs and a work collaborating with the Furious Flower Poetry Center. Directed by Associate Dance Professor, Matt Pardo, Dancescapes also features world premieres by guest artists from across the country including Norbert De La Cruz and Brandi Coleman. 
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This concert features performances by the JMU Treble Chamber Choir, the University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA) and University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB). 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 Symphonic Band and Concert Band

MON, DEC 4
CONCERT HALL


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

WED, DEC 6
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony

WED, DEC 6
CONCERT HALL


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.
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HolidayFest

Light From The Darkness

SAT-SUN, DEC 9-10
CONCERT HALL

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HolidayFest

Light From The Darkness

SAT-SUN, DEC 9-10
CONCERT HALL


Sit back and enjoy a celebratory performance by The Madison Singers, the JMU Chorale, and the JMU Symphony Orchestra. HolidayFest features Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s most popular mass, Midnight Mass for Christmas (Messe de Minuit pour Noël, H. 9). Dynamically refined with structural, harmonic, and instrumental finesse, Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit is an excellent example of 17th-century musical craftsmanship. The evening also features our traditional holiday sing-along and a special reading by a Harrisonburg celebrity. Don’t miss one of the Valley’s favorite concerts!
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American singer-songwriter legends, Karla Bonoff and Livingston Taylor present a magical night of music! They share their own fan favorites, and then sing a few holiday tunes together to celebrate the season. Bonoff is one of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation with a career spanning more than four decades. Taylor is a natural performer with top-40 hits like I Will Be in Love with You and I'll Come Running. His upbeat storytelling and songs will touch your heart!
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DRUM TAO

FRI, JAN 19
JAN 19 SOLD OUT
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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DRUM TAO

FRI, JAN 19
JAN 19 SOLD OUT
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This performance is sold out.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call the box office at (540) 568-7000.  You will be contacted if tickets become available. 

DRUM TAO is an international phenomenon that has reached over 9 million spectators featuring the world’s top taiko drummers! While honoring the ancient Japanese art form, they embark on an astonishing rhythmic adventure performing incredible feats on a variety of drums (some weighing up to 3 tons) and other instruments including marimba, flute, and harp.

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Jamison Walker, voice

With Steven Brancaleone, piano

SUN, JAN 21
RECITAL HALL

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Jamison Walker, voice

With Steven Brancaleone, piano

SUN, JAN 21
RECITAL HALL


From opera and oratorio to musical theatre and pops, Dr. Jamison Walker has performed in recital, opera, symphonic, and academic settings nationally and internationally across the United States and in Europe and Asia.
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Eric Guinivan, composition

MON, JAN 22
RECITAL HALL

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Eric Guinivan, composition

MON, JAN 22
RECITAL HALL


Eric Guinivan’s music has been performed across the United States, Europe, and Asia and has received notable honors from BMI, ASCAP, Chamber Music America, the Theodore Presser Foundation, and Meet the Composer. A Grammy-nominated percussionist, Guinivan was a founding member of the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet.  He holds degrees holds degrees from University of Southern California and Indiana University and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Composition at James Madison University. 

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David Byrd-Marrow, horn

WED, JAN 24
RECITAL HALL

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David Byrd-Marrow, horn

WED, JAN 24
RECITAL HALL


American hornist David Byrd-Marrow is the solo horn of the International Contemporary Ensemble, a new music collective that performs internationally and serves as ensemble-in-residence at Lincoln Center's Mostly Mozart Festival. Working with a uniquely wide range of performers, he has premiered works by Matthias Pintscher, Arthur Kampela, George Lewis, Tyshawn Sorey, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Du Yun, Marcos Balter, Wang Lu, Kate Soper, Miguel Zenón and Chick Corea. 

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Eric Ruple, piano

THU, JAN 25
CONCERT HALL

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Eric Ruple, piano

THU, JAN 25
CONCERT HALL


Steinway Artist Eric Ruple enjoys an active career as a solo and chamber musician, including several performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Steinway Hall in New York, and he is also pianist for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, including principal keyboard role in the ongoing “Harry Potter Live” concerts.

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Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live!

SUN, JAN 28
WILSON HALL

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Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live!

SUN, JAN 28
WILSON HALL


Get ready for the ultimate playdate when you meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with over 19 dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more. This show is an international sensation coming to Harrisonburg for the first time! 
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Clarinetist Sarunas Jankauskas joined JMU faculty in 2016. His performance engagements have taken him through Europe, Canada and across the US, while participating at the 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 2020Pianist Paulo Steinberg has performed as a soloist and as a collaborative pianist in Brazil, Canada, Iceland, and in the U.S. He holds a Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University. Dr. Steinberg often serves as an adjudicator in competitions, and offers master classes, lectures, workshops and performances in the U.S. and abroad. 

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Baritone Kevin McMillan has been described as an "outstanding Schubertian" whose "voice of glowing freshness and beauty is at the service of an intelligent, lively and distinctive personality." His performing career has spanned over 25 years with more than 750 concerts, 15 professional recordings, a Grammy award, a Gramophone award and numerous Juno award nominations. Pianist Gabriel Dobner has appeared with some of Europe’s leading singers in major concert venues around the world winning high praise from BBC Music Magazine, Fono Forum and the West German Radio in Cologne, who referred to him as a “master among Lieder pianists.”

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Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

The National Orchestra Of Bulgaria
Nayden Tadorov, Principal Conductor

SAT, FEB 3
CONCERT HALL

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Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

The National Orchestra Of Bulgaria
Nayden Tadorov, Principal Conductor

SAT, FEB 3
CONCERT HALL


The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra has established itself as Bulgaria’s most illustrious musical institution while touring the world and garnering excellent reviews. Don't miss this epic all-Beethoven Concert from one of one of the world's finest ensembles featuring the Coriolan Overture, Op. 62, the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, and the Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major, Op. 55.
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Chet Doxas, saxophone

with the JMU Jazz Collective

WED, FEB 7
RECITAL HALL

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Chet Doxas, saxophone

with the JMU Jazz Collective

WED, FEB 7
RECITAL HALL


Since 2019, saxophone player Chet Doxas has led The Chet Doxas Trio, which features pianist Jacob Sacks and bassist Thomas Morgan. The group highlights his original compositions, and with the absence of drums, evokes a more chamber-like aesthetic. Their debut album, You Can’t Take it With You, was heralded as “a truly personal work of art” by Downbeat Magazine and received a 4-star rating. Doxas is also part of the Brooklyn-based, group, LandLine. He is a Juno nominee and has appeared on over one hundred recordings and released eight albums as a leader and co-leader. He will perform with the JMU Jazz Collective.  

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Chelsey Green and The Green Project

FRI, FEB 9
CONCERT HALL


Experience a fresh approach to music fusion with Chelsey Green and The Green Project! Described as passionate, electrifying, and innovative, these Billboard-charting international recording artists break down traditional string playing by melding classical technique with popular songs and original pieces – bringing violin, viola and rich vocals to audiences in a whole new way.
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Senior Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 9-10
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

Senior Dance Concert

Senior Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 9-10
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


JMU’s senior dance majors are on the verge of graduation and entering into their exciting careers as dance artists. Come watch them as they showcase their amazing work in this annual concert.
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Opera Spotlight

Songs and Scenes from the World’s Greatest Operas

MON-TUE, FEB 12-13
RECITAL HALL

Senior Dance Concert

Opera Spotlight

Songs and Scenes from the World’s Greatest Operas

MON-TUE, FEB 12-13
RECITAL HALL


Enjoy a memorable evening of scenes, arias and duets from your favorite operas!  Students from the JMU Opera Theater are poised to launch their careers, and this concert is your opportunity to see an incredible core of future stars perform songs from many famous operas including Bizet's Carmen, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and more.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, FEB 14
CONCERT HALL

Senior Dance Concert

JMU Percussion Ensemble

WED, FEB 14
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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American Horn Quartet

SAT, FEB 17
CONCERT HALL

Senior Dance Concert

American Horn Quartet

SAT, FEB 17
CONCERT HALL


Maintaining the highest standards of artistry and technical mastery, Amereican Horn Quartet are all successful soloists winning top international competitions and featured at music festivals around the globe. They have also appeared with various symphony orchestras like the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Philharmonica Hungarica, and the Bordeaux Aquitaine Symphony Orchestra in France to name a few.
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JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, FEB 20
CONCERT HALL

Senior Dance Concert

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band

TUE, FEB 20
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band were founded in 1971 and are under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dotas. 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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Monticello Strings

WED, FEB 21
RECITAL HALL

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Monticello Strings

WED, FEB 21
RECITAL HALL


Monticello Strings consists of James Madison University professors Wanchi (violin), Diane Phoenix-Neal (viola), Carl Donakowski (cello) and Sam Suggs (double bass). Collectively, the four have performed worldwide as soloists, chamber music and orchestral musicians.
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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 23
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 23
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Brass Band is the university’s premier brass ensemble. Directed by professor of music Kevin Stees, it is one of only a few collegiate brass bands in the United States.
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Cellist 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. Pianist Gabriel Dobner has appeared with some of Europe’s leading singers in the major concert venues around the world. His recordings have won high praise from BBC Music Magazine, Fono Forum and the West German Radio in Cologne, who referred to him as a “master among Lieder pianists.”

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The SpongeBob Musical

Based On The Series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

TUE-SUN, FEB 27-MAR 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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The SpongeBob Musical

Based On The Series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

TUE-SUN, FEB 27-MAR 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! This deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. Featuring students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music.
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International Guitar Night (IGN) celebrates 24 years as the world’s premier touring guitar festival, bringing together four amazingly gifted luminaries to share an incredible evening of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. IGN is a gathering of individuals who captivate on their own and then blow away the audience when they perform together!
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Éva Polgár, piano

WED, FEB 28
RECITAL HALL

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Éva Polgár, piano

WED, FEB 28
RECITAL HALL


Éva Polgár is a renowned pianist with a diverse career spanning recitals, concertos, chamber music, and education. She has performed worldwide, earning accolades as Hungary Foundation's Cultural Ambassador of the Year. Notable venues include Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, and she's collaborated with conductors like Tamás Vásáry and Horst Förster.
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JMU Symphonic Band

THU, FEB 29
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band

THU, FEB 29
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Stephen P. Bolstad.
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This concert features performances by the JMU Treble Chamber Choir, the University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA) and University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB). 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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tenThing Brass Ensemble

SUN, MAR 3
CONCERT HALL

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tenThing Brass Ensemble

SUN, MAR 3
CONCERT HALL


Prepare to be blown away by tenThing, the awe-inspiring all-female Norwegian brass ensemble. Celebrated for their diverse repertoire with luxurious original arrangements that spans from Mozart to Weill, Grig to Bernstein, and Lully to Bartok, they have soared to international prominence. Touring the world, they are charting a vibrant new course for traditional brass bands, appealing to young and old alike with their immersive shows and remarkable sound!
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, MAR 5
CONCERT HALL

JMU Choral 2019

JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, MAR 5
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Foster Beyers, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the JMU School of Music.
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Call Of The Wild: Illustrated Edition

Based on the book by Jack London

Adapted by Jason Tremblay
Performed by Noel Gaulin
Produced by Theatre Heroes, Austin, Texas

THU, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Call Of The Wild: Illustrated Edition

Based on the book by Jack London

Adapted by Jason Tremblay
Performed by Noel Gaulin
Produced by Theatre Heroes, Austin, Texas

THU, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Jack London’s classic tale comes to life in this multi-media adventure with engaging storytelling, projected illustrations, and original music. This thrilling edge-of-your-seat tale of courage and survival features acclaimed actor Noel Gaulin and a stunning array of illustrations from the book’s first edition, period photographs, and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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JMU Concert Band

TUE, MAR 19
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Concert Band

TUE, MAR 19
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 Chamber Orchestra

THU, MAR 21
RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

THU, MAR 21
RECITAL HALL


The JMU Chamber Orchestra brings students from across campus together to perform classic works composed for smaller orchestras. Foster Beyers directs the orchestra in conjunction with graduate students in conducting.
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Kitka

FRI, MAR 22
CONCERT HALL

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Kitka

FRI, MAR 22
CONCERT HALL


A woman's vocal ensemble like no other, the critically acclaimed Kitka blends contemporary sensibility with specialized vocal techniques from Eastern Europe that have been distilled over centuries. Using only the pure unaccompanied voice, they create a constantly shifting landscape of beautiful sound.  Kitka has “amazing harmonies…this is the most wonderful singing I have ever heard.” (David Crosby, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH) They have produced 14 critically acclaimed recordings, and a PBS television special.
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Movie Musical Magic

SAT, MAR 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Movie Musical Magic

SAT, MAR 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Be ready to tap your feet, clap, and sing along in this effervescent musical theatre revue featuring songs you know and love from your favorite Disney, Pixar, and other classic family movies. This one-hour show is perfect for audiences of all ages and features new songs every year, performed by our JMU musical theatre students. *The 2 pm show is a sensory-friendly performance.
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Beth Chandler Cahill, flute

TUE, MAR 26
RECITAL HALL

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Beth Chandler Cahill, flute

TUE, MAR 26
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. In demand as a pedagogue, she is the Professor of Flute at James Madison University and a recipient of both the JMU College of Visual and Performing Arts Distinguished Teacher and Distinguished Service Awards.

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Sam Suggs, double bass

TUE, MAR 26
RECITAL HALL

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Sam Suggs, double bass

TUE, MAR 26
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, at which he performed many of his own compositions. 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." 

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JMU Brass Band

WED, MAR 27
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

WED, MAR 27
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Brass Band is the university’s premier brass ensemble. Directed by professor of music Kevin Stees, it is one of only a few collegiate brass bands in the United States.
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JMU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band

WED, APR 3
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, under the direction of Stephen P. Bolstad, are 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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New Voices In Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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New Voices In Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Prepare to be awed by a wonderful and creative performance of dance in this inspiring show featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble honoring original choreography by JMU dance majors who are up-and-coming “new voices” in dance. The concert also includes student performances in guest artist and faculty work. 
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Riders To The Sea by Vaughn Williams
Suor Angelica by Puccini

Featuring The JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 6-7
CONCERT HALL

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Riders To The Sea by Vaughn Williams
Suor Angelica by Puccini

Featuring The JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 6-7
CONCERT HALL


Experience an amazing performance of opera featuring two one-acts including Riders to the Sea and Suor Angelica. Riders to the Sea deals with themes of existentialism, fatalism, and conflicts between tradition and modernity while Suor Angelica reflects a sentimental tale of tragedy and is Giacomo Puccini's only work written for women’s voices.
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The Birds
A Modern Adaptation Of Aristophanes’ Comedy

By Yvette Nolan

TUE-SUN, APR 9-14
STUDIO THEATRE

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The Birds
A Modern Adaptation Of Aristophanes’ Comedy

By Yvette Nolan

TUE-SUN, APR 9-14
STUDIO THEATRE


In The Birds, acclaimed Indigenous playwright Yvette Nolan has potently adapted Aristophanes’ classic comedy that follows two humans seeking freedom and a better way of life as they travel to the fabled land of birds. Nolan’s adaptation examines the Indigenous / settler relationship and respect for the land with insightful wit and lasting resonance. The guest director is award-winning director, Reneltta Arluk, and features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance.
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Jason Haney, piano and composition

THU, APR 11
RECITAL HALL


Jason Haney's 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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Boca Tuya

SAT-SUN, APR 13-14
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

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Boca Tuya

SAT-SUN, APR 13-14
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


Don’t miss this extraordinary dance experience! Boca Tuya is the New York-based dance incubator led by acclaimed choreographer Omar Román De Jesús, a 2023 Baryshnikov Arts Center inaugural fellow at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, a 2022 Princess Grace Award winner and a 2022 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Choreography. Román De Jesús has a gift for creating captivating works that reflect his cultural heritage while highlighting rhythmic narratives through classical and contemporary dance forms, driven by an inventive movement vocabulary. 

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 16
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 16
CONCERT HALL


Under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dotas, the JMU Jazz Ensemble was founded in 1971 and is the premier jazz group in the School of Music at JMU. The ensemble has 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 17
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 17
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Band was founded in 1971 and is under the direction of Greg Thomas.
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Spring Student Dance Concert

THU, APR 18
EARLYNN J. MILLER THEATRE

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Spring Student Dance Concert

THU, APR 18
EARLYNN J. MILLER THEATRE


This exciting concert features talented young dancers and choreographers from JMU’s Dance Program.
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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

FRI, APR 19 @ 8 PM
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

FRI, APR 19 @ 8 PM
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 Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 21
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 21
CONCERT HALL


Revel in the delightful sound of glorious classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra joins the winners of the esteemed 2023 School of Music Concerto Competition to bring you a delightful concert. Majors from each of the five areas of the School (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice) compete. Two finalists are then selected to compete in the finals for a coveted spot in this concert.
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Dance Nation

By Clare Barron

TUE-SUN, APR 23-28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dance Nation

By Clare Barron

TUE-SUN, APR 23-28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


In Clare Barron’s raucous pageant of ambition and ferocity, these young dancers in DANCE NATION have more than choreography on their minds, as every plié and jeté is a step toward finding themselves, and a fight to unleash their power. The play examines the challenges and triumphs of growing up, coming of age, and finding one’s soul in the heat of it all and interrogates what “womanhood” is, and embodies a powerful release of rage, joy, and liberation. Contains adult language, adult and sexual content. Contains adult language, adult and sexual content.
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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

FRI, APR 26
CONCERT HALL


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

SUN, APR 28
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

SUN, APR 28
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 Brass Band

MON, APR 29
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

MON, APR 29
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Brass Band is the university’s premier brass ensemble. Directed by professor of music Kevin Stees, it is one of only a few collegiate brass bands in the United States.
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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 2
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 2
CONCERT HALL


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.
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Letters Aloud

The Road to Fame

SAT, MAY 4
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Letters Aloud

The Road to Fame

SAT, MAY 4
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Traveling the country since 2014, Letters Aloud has been delighting audiences with thought-provoking, relevant, hopeful, and humorous stories told through the real voices of real people via their personal correspondence. Letters Aloud – The Road to Fame brings together letters from every era that chart the course of luminaries from their humble beginnings to fame and chronicle their achievements and surprising lessons learned. With a core of acclaimed actors, live musical accompaniment, and a dynamic media backdrop, Letters Aloud is guaranteed to inspire!
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