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Music in the air at Connecticut College this December
Make We Joy celebrates the Winter Solstice at Connecticut College.
November 24, 2008
NEW LONDON, Conn. - There´s a little something for everyone this December at Connecticut College with musical performances, a celebration of the Winter Solstice and a little drama. All events are free and open to the public and take place on the Connecticut College campus, unless otherwise noted.
Musical Performances:
"Voice Recital," Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in Fortune Recital Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Voice students perform under the direction of Jurate Waller and Max Ivanov. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"Connecticut College Orchestra Concert," directed by Jason Duckles and Anthea Kreston, adjunct professors of music. Featuring Schubert´s "Unfinished Symphony," Bizet´s "Carmen Suit" and excerpts from Mozart´s "Marriage of Figaro," with student soloists, Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for student seniors. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"Dance Department Faculty Concert," with choreography by Heidi Henderson, visiting assistant professor of dance, guest artist Tania Isaac and Connecticut College students, Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Palmer Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $6 for students and seniors. Call (860) 439-ARTS (2787) for more information.
Connecticut College Concert Band and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Band present "A Russian Christmas," directed by Gary Buttery, adjunct professor of music, and CWO Kirk Edwards, Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. The concert will feature the music of Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Gliere and Prokofiev. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"Strings Recital," String student perform under the direction of Jason Duckles and Anthea Kreston. Monday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. in Fortune Recital Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"Deck the Halls with Duke and Mingus," featuring the Connecticut College Traditional Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, directed by Gary Buttery, with vocal performances by Kate Barber ´09, Patrick Corbett ´09, Jamie Crain ´09, Judy Kinnie, and Caitlin Scott ´10. Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"ConnChords Concert," Connecticut College´s all-female a capella group, Monday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m. in Harkness Chapel. Call (860) 439-4952 for more information.
"Connecticut College Percussion Ensemble and Connecticut College New Music Ensemble," dedicated to Composer Elliott Carter in celebration of his 100th year and featuring music by Carter, John Cage, Giacinto Scelsi, Lou Harrison, Wayne Peterson and Eric Moe, Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for students and seniors. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
"Charles Shackford Memorial Student Composers Concert;" with Arthur Kreiger, associate professor of music, directing and featuring works by 23 student composers, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Call (860) 439-2720 for more information.
Theater Performances:
"Make We Joy," a unique and seasonal community celebration of the Winter Solstice featuring music, dance and drama, Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 and 7 p.m. in Harkness Chapel. Free admission; donations encouraged. Call (860) 439-2450 for more information.
"The Trial of God," by Elie Wiesel, theatrical performance organized by Connecticut College students, in conjunction with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, about the internalization of genocide and the human tragedy, Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Connecticut College Palmer Auditorium, room 202, Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth -El in New London and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Connecticut College Palmer Auditorium, room 202. Call (860)439-3957 for more information.
About Connecticut College:
Situated on the coast of southern New England, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from all across the country and throughout the world. On the college´s 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound, students and faculty create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. The college, founded in 1911, is known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.
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For more information contact: Amy Martin (860) 439-2526; a.martin@conncoll.edu