Sound Choices and Music Theater - Music

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The Department of Music presents dozens of events each year. Of special note are those presented as part of our Sound Choices and Music Theater series, both of which are produced by our faculty and highlight performances by our students, faculty, alumni, and special guests.

Crimson Pops

Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center

Join us as we celebrate some of the most popular music and engaging theatrics we can muster, including performances by IUP Music Theater, Theater-by-the-Grove, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Dance Theater, the HoodleBug Brass, and the legendary IUP Marching Band.

Band in Review

Sunday, October 30, 7:00 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center

“The Legend” continues the custom of a traditionally stellar concert version as it performs its finest music and arrangements of the season.

American Art Song

Monday, February 27, 8:00 p.m., Gorell Recital Hall, second floor of Sutton Hall

This concert, which features IUP voice faculty members and special guest artists, celebrates the interweaving of new American sounds and words into the fabric of vocal literature.

Wind Dances

April 1, 2012; 2:00 p.m.; Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center

Modern dance to the chamber wind music of Gordon Jacob and Igor Stravinsky and performed by IUP Dance Theater and Chamber Winds Ensemble

Chess

February 23–25 and February 29–March 3, 2012, 8:00 p.m. and February 26 at 2:00 p.m.; Waller Hall Mainstage, IUP Performing Arts Center

Music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice, book by Richard Nelson, and directed by Jeannie Marie Brown with musical direction by Sarah Mantel.

A Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater co-production, a rock-scored metaphor for rivalry, gamesmanship, and political maneuvering

The Old Maid and the Thief/The Telephone

December 1–3, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. and December 4 at 2:00 p.m.; Waller Hall Mainstage

By Gian-Carlo Menotti and directed by Sarah Mantel

Two one-act comic operas, sung in English, filled with expressive melody, comic fanfare, and compelling drama

Litton String Quartet

September 25, 2011, 3:00 p.m., Gorell Recital Hall, John Sutton Hall

Entering its second season, the Litton String Quartet will perform a recital featuring the Brahms Piano Quintet.