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Fall 2006
With the exception of the David Sánchez Group, all events this semester are open to the public; admission is free of charge; no tickets are required.
La Riche and Company
Saturday, September 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Bowdoin Chapel
Baroque oboe master Gonzalo X. Ruiz presnts his high energy trio (Katherine Shao, harpsichord, and Joanna Blenduf, cello) in a program of works by and for the great virtuosos of the 1730's, including Vivaldi's celebrated sonatas for the Dresden oboists. A pre-concert lecture will be held in the Chapel from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Follow the Lieder
Sunday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Bowdoin Chapel
"O Clara, What Bliss it is to Write for the Voice!" - a presentation of Lieder by Clara and Robert Schumann, as well as readings from their letters and marriage diaries. Christina Astrachan, soprano; Bruce Fithian, tenor; Beaumont Glass, pianist; Wil Kilroy and Emmanuelle Chaulet, readers.
Teatime Concert: Lynn Vartan, percussion and Bridget Convey, piano
Friday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall
The duo's program will feature recent pieces by Roberto Sierra, Donald Crockett, John Psathas, and Bowdoin composer Elliott Schwartz.
Bowdoin College Concert Band -
10th Annual Parents Weekend Outdoor Concert John P. Morneau, director
Sunday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Visual Arts Center Plaza
Teatime Concert: Blair McMillen, piano
Friday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall
Mr. McMillen will perform works by Debussy, Ives, Bartók, as well as more recent compositions.
Triple Helix
Friday, October 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall
The piano trio - Bayla Keyes, violin; Rhonda Rider, cello; and, Lois Shapiro, piano; - will present "Music as Odyssey" - piano trios by Shostakovich.
The David Sánchez Group
Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center
The Puerto Rican tenor sax player and his jazz ensemble will perform pieces from his latest album.
Tickets: $10; $8 for Students and Bowdoin Friends. Tickets may be purchased at the Smith Union Information Desk (725-3375) from October 9 through November 4, and will not be available at the door.
Teatime Concert: Libby van Cleve '80, oboe
Friday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Tillotson Room, Gibson Hall
The Bowdoin alumna will perform works by Witold Lutoslawsky, Benjamin Britten, Tom Johnson, and Elliott Schwartz.
Bowdoin Chorus and Orchestra
Sunday, November 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall
The Chorus, under the director of Anthony Antolini '63, will perform Haydn's "Heiligmesse" (Missa St. Bernardi von Offida); Roland Vazquez will conduct a work for orchestra alone.
Bowdoin College Concert Band
John P. Morneau, director
Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center
Bowdoin Chamber Choir
Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3 at 3:00 p.m.[Please note new time!]
Bowdoin Chapel
Under the direction of Robert K. Greenlee, the choir will perform a program including works by William Byrd, Jean Sibelius, and English folksongs arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Jazz Ensembles and the Polar Jazz Big Band
Frank Mauceri, director Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center
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With the exception of the David Sánchez Group, all events this semester are open to the public; admission is free of charge; no tickets are required.
All events are subject to change. To confirm dates and locations, to inquire about additional concerts, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact the Department of Music at (207) 725-3747 or dsmall@bowdoin.edu.
http://academic.bowdoin.edu/music
Bowdoin College Department of Music
9200 College Station, Brunswick, Maine 04011-8492