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The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

THU, NOV 21
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Tennessee Rising

The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

THU, NOV 21
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Tennessee Rising is a critically acclaimed solo play that explores the formative early years (1939-1945) of the young Williams when the world is on the brink of World War II. It traces his journey from the unknown young writer named Tom into one of the theatre’s greatest playwrights Tennessee Williams and explores the people in his life that will go on to inspire his most iconic characters. The play is a riveting theatrical experience." (The Scotsman) Contains adult language and sexual content.

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JMU Wind Symphony

TUE, DEC 3
CONCERT HALL

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 thrilled to welcome world-renowned composer and conductor Johan de Meij to campus, where he'll lead the Wind Symphony during this concert in a thrilling performance of his groundbreaking Symphony No. 1, "The Lord of the Rings."

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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, DEC 5
CONCERT HALL

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, DEC 5
CONCERT HALL

The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Chris DeVona.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 2024: Selections from Handel's Messiah

SAT-SUN, DEC 7-8
CONCERT HALL

HolidayFest 2024: 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 lemonade in the lobby.

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Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

THU, DEC 12
CONCERT HALL

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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Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

THU, JAN 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

THU, JAN 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Pirate School: Sea Dreams is a madcap, swashbuckling solo show created and performed by veteran New York actor David Engel. Please feel free to come in costume! Recommended for ages 4 and up. 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), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (percussion), and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

SUN, JAN 26
CONCERT HALL

Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (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

Ksenia Nosikova, piano

MON, JAN 27
RECITAL HALL

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Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

WED, JAN 29
RECITAL HALL

Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

WED, JAN 29
RECITAL HALL

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Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

THU, JAN 30
RECITAL HALL

Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

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. Jankauskas will be joined by Grammy-nominated violinist, Evgeny Zvonnikov, and world-renowned pianist, Johan Botes.

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Tennessee Rising

The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

Tennessee Rising

The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

JMU Wind Symphony

JMU Wind Symphony

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

HolidayFest 2024: Selections from Handel's Messiah

HolidayFest 2024: Selections from Handel's Messiah

Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (percussion), and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (percussion), and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Ksenia Nosikova, piano

Ksenia Nosikova, piano

Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

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Tennessee Rising

The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

Tennessee Rising

The Dawn of Tennessee Williams

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

JMU Wind Symphony

JMU Wind Symphony

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

HolidayFest 2024: Selections from Handel's Messiah

HolidayFest 2024: Selections from Handel's Messiah

Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

Lúnasa

Irish Solstice Celebration

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

Pirate School: Sea Dreams

Created and performed by David Engel

Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (percussion), and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Percussion All Stars

Silkroad Ensemble

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum,flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Francesco Turrisi (percussion), and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Ksenia Nosikova, piano

Ksenia Nosikova, piano

Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

Emily Tarantino, bass, and Riley Zimmermann, bass

Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

Sarunas Jankauskas, clarinet, with Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin, and Johan Botes, piano

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Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

Written and Performed by Jacob Storms

Originally Directed by Alan Cumming

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