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An hour-long music session usually isn’t long enough to change the course of a musician’s career, but for several Wright State University music majors, it only took 30 minutes. Wright State’s School of Fine and Performing Arts hosted Ashley Hall-Tighe, who recently joined the Canadian Brass, during a guest artist residency on Nov. 1. “Having…
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Tenor Justin Vickers brings queer love to the front in new album of art songs
Illinois State University music professor and tenor Justin Vickers has a new album of art songs centered around the British composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Titled “The Poet’s Echo,” the disc includes world premiere recordings of the title song cycle’s English translation for a tenor. Also new: Premiere recordings of John David Earnest’s “Songs of Hadrian,”…
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MidAtlantic Arts Alliance opens 2024 Special Initiatives Grant
The MidAtlantic Arts Alliance is accepting applications for its Special Presenter Initiatives. The Special Presenter Initiatives provide opportunities for small to mid-sized performing arts presenters in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Native nations in these areas. MidAtlantic Arts Alliance Initiatives Program Director Sarah Lewitus says…
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Music professor wins American Prize in String Performance
Since her Carnegie Hall debut in 2008, Associate Professor of Music Francesca Anderegg has given recitals in national and international venues, and has released three acclaimed solo albums. She is a laureate of the Corpus Christi Competition and winner of fellowships from both the McKnight Foundation and the Leonore Annenberg Fund. St. Olaf College Associate…
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MSU presents 2023 Fall Dance Concert
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) – Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Department of Performing Arts is putting on their 2023 Fall Dance Concert Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in the Ted Paul Theatre, which is located in the Earley Center for Performing Arts. The Student Dance Showcase will take place Dec. 3 in the same location. The performances are full-length…
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Shea’s Performing Arts Center to announce new president on Nov. 27; expected to be Rep. Brian Higgins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Shea’s Performing Arts Center is slated to announce its new president, which is expected to be Rep. Brian Higgins, on November 27. According to a Monday communication from Board of Trustees President Jonathan A. Dandes to top Shea’s officials shared with 7News, Shea’s will reveal its choice at an event in…
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Broadway Alaska and Catholic Social Services share refugee stories for upcoming musical
“Come From Away” runs November 29 through December 2. (Image Courtesy of Broadway Alaska) The musical “Come From Away” tells the true story of a small community in Newfoundland who took in 7,000 strangers whose planes were grounded after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The story of humanity and compassion in the face…
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Cody Center for the Performing Arts to present ‘Taking Care of Christmas’
The Cody Center for the Performing Arts will present “Taking Care of Christmas: The Enchanted Snow Globe” in its 9th annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, a benefit for Cody Holiday Helpers.
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Northwestern’s Wirtz Center announces MFA Lab Series
Evanston, Ill – A slyly funny play about a family living in a world of magical realism, a delicate story about friendship, music and isolation, and a powerful tale about the coming of age of an immigrant family make up the trio of Wirtz Center’s annual MFA Collaboration series in the winter and spring of…
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Performing Arts Guild to present A Winter Medley
MT. MORRIS – This winter the Performing Arts Guild of Mt. Morris will present A Winter Medley. A mixture of comedy and drama, cast members will perform Gift of the Magi, Baker’s Dozen, Christmas Truce and various selections from All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Aireloom Music Studio will also be…
