Take advantage of the more than 350 concerts offered each year by the School of Music. A full listing of all concerts and events is available at www.ithaca.edu/music/events/ and this week's are listed below.
Can't make it? Web-streamed performances are available live and on demand at www.ithaca.edu/music/live.
Wednesday, April 10
8:15 Ford Hall
African American Music Week: Opera Noire
Opera Noire, an African-American Opera Company based in New York City, will present an evening of opera favorites and spirituals.
Thursday, April 11
8:15 Hockett Family Recital Hall
African American Music Week: Student Showcase
An evening of jazz, classical and Broadway music, with hits from Dream Girls, Ragtime and Hairspray.
Saturday, April 13
8:15 Ford Hall
African American Music Week: The High School Gospel Festival
Keith Hampton, guest conductor
Baruch Whitehead, director
Over 150 high school singers, the Ithaca College Chamber Orchestra and guest soloists
Sunday, April 14
4:00 Ford Hall
Lincoln Center Preview Concert
Choir and Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Doebler and Jeffery Meyer, conductors
Jessica Julin, soprano
William Byrd: Laudibus in sanctis
(Choir)
Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St. Cecilia
(Choir)
Francis Poulenc: Gloria (Choir and Orchestra)
Ligeti: Atmospheres (Orchestra)
Lutoslawski: Concerto for Orchestra (Orchestra)
*Webcast
Monday, April 15
8:15 Hockett Family Recital Hall
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Jorge Grossmann and Jeffery Meyer
David Rakowski, from Études, for solo piano (featuring Diane Birr, piano)
John Orfe, Sonata for flute and piano (featuring Wendy Mehne, flute; and Diane Birr, piano). Luciano Berio, Folk Songs (1964) (featuring Ivy Walz, mezzo soprano)
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the School of Music at 607-274-3717. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
