Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

TUE, MAR 4
RECITAL HALL

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

Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

WED, MAR 5
RECITAL HALL

Dr. Paulo Steinberg has enjoyed a successful career as both a soloist and collaborative artist across the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe. He has graced prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Theatro Municipal de São Paulo. Dr. Steinberg is also a sought-after adjudicator, master class instructor, and lecturer, often traveling for performances and educational projects worldwide. Flutist DITA KRENBERGA is known as one of Latvia’s brightest soloists, a delicate chamber musician and an accomplished orchestra artist. She studied at the class of Imants Sneibis at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, as well as with the world-renowned flutist James Galway.

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The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

FRI, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

FRI, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Inspired by true events, The Vanishing Elephant, an incredible story of resilience and friendship, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion, and magic. Recommended for ages 8 and up.Contains moments of human mistreatment of animal puppets that can prompt further discussion. Video

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

SUN, MAR 9
CONCERT HALL

JMU Symphony Orchestra

SUN, MAR 9
CONCERT HALL

Join the JMU Symphony Orchestra for Waves of the Sea. Under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, the performance features music inspired by nature and pieces with Lina Cao, guzheng soloist. A pre-concert talk with guest soloist, Lina Cao, occurs from 1:00-1:30pm in the Forbes grand lobby.

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**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

MON, MAR 10
RECITAL HALL

**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

MON, MAR 10
RECITAL HALL

Masa Ishikawa, a pianist/composer orginally from Japan, will premiere his original new works dedicated to various critters, such as sandhill cranes, evening cicadas, fireflies, swallowtail butterfiles and northern cardinals. The performance features Ishikawa on piano, Dave Pope on saxophones, Sam Suggs on bass, Wanchi Huang on violin, Adam Larrabee on guitar, and Emre Katari on drums.

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAR 11
CONCERT HALL

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

Andrew Willis, piano

WED, MAR 12
RECITAL HALL

For Andrew Willis, artistry and scholarship go hand in hand. For several decades he has explored the historical development of keyboard instruments and their performance practice while maintaining a commitment to the study, performance, and teaching of the widest possible range of repertoire.

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

THU, MAR 13
CONCERT HALL

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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Houston Ballet II

TUE-WED, MAR 25-26
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Houston Ballet II

TUE-WED, MAR 25-26
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Don’t miss this amazing evening of dance from Houston Ballet II, the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. This magical evening features The Sleeping Beauty Act III (1890), staging by Ben Stevenson after Marius Petipa with music by Tchaikovsky, the Grand Pas de Deux from Don Quixote, Act III, and A Dance in the Garden of Mirth. Video

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JMU Concert Band

SUN, MAR 30
CONCERT HALL

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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Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

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The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

JMU Symphony Orchestra

JMU Symphony Orchestra

**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

Andrew Willis, piano

Andrew Willis, piano

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

Houston Ballet II

Houston Ballet II

JMU Concert Band

JMU Concert Band

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

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Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

Paulo Steinberg, piano with Dita Krenberga, flute

The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

The Vanishing Elephant

Produced by Cahoots NI

JMU Symphony Orchestra

JMU Symphony Orchestra

Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, violin

Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, violin

JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

Andrew Willis, piano

Andrew Willis, piano

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

Houston Ballet II

Houston Ballet II

JMU Concert Band

JMU Concert Band

Connect with the Forbes Center

**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

**Masa Ishikawa, jazz piano with Dave Pope, saxophone, Sam Suggs, bass, Emre Katari, drums, Adam Larrabee, guitar and Wanchi Huang, *violin***

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