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International Guitar Night

With Thu Le, Taimane, Alexandr Misko, and Lucas Imbiriba

TUE, MAR 10
CONCERT HALL

International Guitar Night

With Thu Le, Taimane, Alexandr Misko, and Lucas Imbiriba

TUE, MAR 10
CONCERT HALL


International Guitar Night (IGN), celebrating its 26th anniversary, returns this year to the Forbes Center with a dynamic lineup featuring Thu Le, Taimane, Alexandr Misko, and Lucas Imbiriba. IGN is a gathering of individuals who captivate on their own and then blow away the audience when they perform together! Video
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

With guest composer Kevin Day

THU, MAR 12
CONCERT HALL

JMU Symphony Orchestra

With guest composer Kevin Day

THU, MAR 12
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. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall lobby.
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The Three Italian Tenors

FRI, MAR 13
CONCERT HALL

The Three Italian Tenors

FRI, MAR 13
CONCERT HALL


Direct from Rome - experience the brilliance of The Three Italian Tenors! Making their North American debut, The Three Italian Tenors - Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini, and Alessandro Fantoni - bring timeless Italian opera arias and beloved songs to life with passion, charm, and dazzling vocal power. Joined by pianist Fabrizio Mocata, this unforgettable evening blends romance, drama, and nostalgia in a stunning celebration of Italy’s rich musical heritage. Video
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The Steel Wheels and Emily King

SAT, MAR 14
WILSON HALL

The Steel Wheels and Emily King

SAT, MAR 14
WILSON HALL


Red Wing presents the 4th annual Winter Roots Concert featuring The Steel Wheels and four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, Emily King. The Steel Wheels have spent 20 years crafting their own distinct style of American roots music. After two decades of making music together, The Steel Wheels are still growing, still pushing, still at it, and they’re marking the occasion with the release of their 9th studio album, The Steel WheelsEmily King is a cross-genre artist collaborating with an array of acclaimed contemporaries, including Robert Glasper, Sara Bareilles, Brittany Howard, Lukas Nelson, and Jon Batiste, to name a few.

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Šarūnas Jankauskas, clarinet

WED, MAR 25
RECITAL HALL

Šarūnas Jankauskas, clarinet

WED, MAR 25
RECITAL HALL


JMU clarinet faculty member Šarūnas Jankauskas has performed throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States, collaborating with Boulder Chamber Orchestra, the St. Petersburg and Jasper String Quartets, as well as pianists Domenico Codispoti and Johan Botes.
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Huang-Miyamoto Violin Piano Duo

THU, MAR 26
RECITAL HALL

Huang-Miyamoto Violin Piano Duo

THU, MAR 26
RECITAL HALL


Wanchi's CDs have been excellently reviewed (“her incisive technique and an exceptionally rich and beautiful tone...”by Phil's Classical Reviews, Audio Video Club of Atlanta.) Miyamoto has enjoyed an acclaimed international career winning top honors from the American Pianists Association and National Chopin Piano Competition.

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JMU Concert Band

 

MON, MAR 30
CONCERT HALL

JMU Concert Band

 

MON, MAR 30
CONCERT HALL


The Concert Band is the largest ensemble in the band program, performing a diverse range of wind band repertoire. 
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The House of Bernarda Alba

By Federico García Lorca
Adapted by Caridad Svich

WED-SUN, APR 1-12
STUDIO THEATRE

The House of Bernarda Alba

By Federico García Lorca
Adapted by Caridad Svich

WED-SUN, APR 1-12
STUDIO THEATRE


The House of Bernarda Alba is a provocative drama set in a small, Spanish village, which follows the legacy of Bernarda Alba, the matriarch, and her five daughters. Living under Bernarda’s control as they mourn their father’s passing, these sisters seek a world beyond their mother’s walls. Contains adult content, adult language, violence, and references to suicide. Parental discretion advised.
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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 group maintains an active schedule, performing regularly throughout the academic year, and has been a featured ensemble at numerous festivals and conferences worldwide. The JMU Brass Band is currently ranked in the top 50 brass bands worldwide. The Massanutten Brass Band, from Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, was formed in September of 2001 and has developed a loyal and enthusiastic following of brass band enthusiasts.
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Monticello Strings

THU, APR 2
RECITAL HALL

Monticello Strings

THU, APR 2
RECITAL HALL


Monticello Strings is a string chamber group of faculty and student string majors consisting of James Madison University professors Wanchi (violin), Diane Phoenix-Neal (viola), Aiveen Gallagher (violin), Carl Donakowski (cello), and JMU School of Music students. 

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