From Bach to Big Band: A Month of Live Music Performances You Can鈥檛 Miss!

April at 玉米视频 University will be filled with the sounds of music! From choral harmonies to big band energy and orchestral grandeur, April鈥檚 performances showcase the breadth and brilliance of 玉米视频鈥檚 music community. Whether you're a longtime music lover or a first-time concertgoer, there's a seat waiting for you at these unforgettable performances. 听
Free for 玉米视频 students with ID; $10 for alumni, staff, children (under 18), faculty, and senior citizens (55 and older); $15 general admission unless otherwise noted.
April 5 & 6玉米视频 Chamber Singers: Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass"
The 玉米视频 Chamber Singers, under the direction of Daniel Abraham and fresh off their performance at President Alger鈥檚 inauguration, will perform Joseph Haydn's Mass for Troubled Times, commonly known as the "Lord Nelson Mass." This concert will also feature Bach's monumental motet Der Geist hilft and Arvo P盲rt's stirring Salve Regina.
Dates and times: April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
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April 11玉米视频 Chorus: Brahms' "Ein Deutsches Requiem"
Join the 玉米视频 Chorus, directed by Casey Cook, for a profound performance of Johannes Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem. Unlike traditional requiems that mourn the deceased, piece was composed to comfort the living. Pianists Barbara Wilkinson and Dana Scott will accompany the chorus in this moving rendition.
Dates and times: April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
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April 13玉米视频 Symphonic Band: Spring Concert
Under the baton of Matthew Brown, the 玉米视频 Symphonic Band presents an eclectic mix of concert band selections, ranging from established classics to contemporary compositions. This concert promises a dynamic exploration of the concert band repertoire.
Date and time: April 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
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April 25玉米视频 Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos: Some Spring Swing
Swing into the season with the 玉米视频 Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos, directed by Joshua Bayer. Enjoy an evening of big band swing, funk, and straight-ahead jazz from a variety of composers, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and energy.
Date and time: April 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
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April 26 & 27玉米视频 Symphony Orchestra: Classical Collage
Concluding Music Month, the 玉米视频 Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Brown, presents Classical Collage, featuring a wide array of beloved classical works. The concert will highlight Tomer Ben-Ezer, winner of the 2025 Concerto and Aria Competition, as soloist.
Dates and times: April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center
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