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JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

THU, OCT 30
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

THU, OCT 30
 CONCERT HALL


The concert will feature Treble Chamber Choir, University Chorus Soprano/Alto, University Chorus Tenor/Bass, the combined University Chorus and the Chamber Orchestra.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

SUN, NOV 2
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

SUN, NOV 2
 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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The Light in the Piazza

Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel

WED-SUN, NOV 5-16
 STUDIO THEATRE

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The Light in the Piazza

Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel

WED-SUN, NOV 5-16
 STUDIO THEATRE


The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, this lush romance unfolds with what The New York Times calls “the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story.” Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Contains adult content, adult language, and sexual content. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Dancescapes 2025

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, NOV 7-9
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dancescapes 2025

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, NOV 7-9
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Dancescapes 2025 will feature choreographic work by guest artists from across the country, including Christian Von Howard (Montclair State University), Madeline Max Roman (Gridlock Dance Company), and JMU Dance Alumna Isabel Robles (Ballet Hispánico). The concert will also feature works by JMU dance faculty members Matt Pardo and Javi Padilla.
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, NOV 11
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, NOV 11
 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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JMU Concert Band

THU, NOV 13
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Concert Band

THU, NOV 13
 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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Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, NOV 14-16
 RECITAL HALL

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Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, NOV 14-16
 RECITAL HALL


Join JMU Opera Theatre for the operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. When a military regiment returns from war, Hero will marry Claudio! However, Hero’s cousin, Béatrice, is annoyed that this also means her nemesis, Bénédict, is back. Sung in French with English surtitles and dialogue.
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Emi Ferguson and Ruckus
Fly the Coop!

SAT, NOV 15
 CONCERT HALL

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Emi Ferguson and Ruckus
Fly the Coop!

SAT, NOV 15
 CONCERT HALL


In Fly the Coop! Emi Ferguson and Ruckus join forces to take audiences on a wild technicolor romp through some of J.S. Bach’s most playful and transcendent works reimagined and realized for 21st century fans of 18th century performance practice. The ensemble aims to fuse the early-music movement’s creative spirit with the grit and groove of American roots music. Video
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JMU Brass Band

SUN, NOV 16
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

SUN, NOV 16
 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 Chamber Orchestra

MON, NOV 17
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

MON, NOV 17
 RECITAL HALL


The JMU Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kira Omelchenko, is conducted by graduate orchestral conducting students and comprises of strings, winds, brass, and percussion musicians.

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