2023
a season of change
This is a year of transition as we complete the new Music Building, featuring a one-of-a-kind concert hall in the Intermountain West and a new recital hall. We will also commence work on a new Arts Building in 2023.
We will have several different venues this year. The final performances in the Harris Fine Arts Center will occur this fall. The theatre season will perform in a large black box theatre at the north end of former Provo High on University Avenue (also known as BYU West Campus). This venue will allow us to do some innovative productions.
In January, performances will begin in the new Music Building located on the east side of campus just off of 900 East. Dance performances will continue to be held in the Richards Building and in the Marriott Center.
This will be a year of lasts and firsts. Please come and participate in spaces and venues for the last time and be a part of the new and transitioning performance spaces. Get your tickets early because seating will be limited in all of these venues as everyone will want to be a part of this memorable and celebratory year.
ED ADAMS DEAN, BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONSWhat an exciting year for the arts at BYU!
ticket info
BY PHONE 801.422.BYU1 (2981)
ONLINE
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Tickets can be purchased online at no additional cost. Seat selection is available on mobile devices.
IN PERSON
Through December 2022: Harris Fine Arts Center Ticket Office, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo, UT 84602
Beginning January 2023: Music Building Ticket Office, Music Building, BYU, Provo, UT 84602
Year-round: Marriott Center Ticket Office, 500 E. University Pkwy., BYU, Provo, UT 84602 (curbside access)
Tickets for all BYU Arts performances may be purchased at the above locations. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. with extended hours on performance nights. Box offices open one hour prior to performances on weekends. Satellite box offices in the Richards Building Dance Performance Theatre and the West Campus Building open one hour before all performances.
ARTS PASS AND SEASON TICKETS
ArtsPASS
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Order tickets to six or more different on-campus events sponsored by BRAVO!, School of Music, Department of Dance, or the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, and your order will be processed immediately—no need to wait for the individual on-sale dates and risk an event selling out. No additional discounts apply.
• Maximum flexibility! Exchange your tickets for no cost for another performance. You will only be charged if the new event selected has a higher cost but no change fees.
BYU Theatre Season Tickets
This fixed Season Ticket Package features four productions (Go, Dog. Go!, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelve Angry Jurors, and Godspell) produced by the BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts (see pages 43–49).
• Subscribe and save up to 10% off select performances' public prices depending on the night of the week you choose and your category price.
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BRAVO! Series Flex Package
Professional Performing Arts at BYU
This multidisciplinary, professional guest artist series presents celebrated musicians, innovative theatre and filmmakers, and acclaimed dancers from across the globe. Select six or more BRAVO! events (see pages 8–17) and save up to $5 per ticket off the category price on most performances.
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Pricing Key
$ $1–$20
$$ $20–$40
$$$ $40–$60
$$$$ $60+
Group Discounts
Many performances offer discounts for groups of 10 or more. Contact the BYU Ticket Office at 801.422.BYU1 (2981) for pricing and availability.
Accessibility
Please indicate any special needs or requests when you place your order. Accessible seating and parking are available. Assisted-listening devices are available for selected performances from the ushers or the house manager. Other accommodations can be made by contacting the Ticket Office in advance. American Sign Language interpretation is available for all TMA mainstage productions. See pages 42–50 for dates.
Children and Babies
Children under the age of six, including babes in arms, are not admitted to performances unless specifically indicated otherwise.
BYU STUDENT OFFERS
BYU Student Music Pass
$35: Two tickets for 50 performances
Purchase your BYU Student Music Pass now at byuarts.com. Claim your tickets at the BYU Ticket Office when they go on sale. See pages 24–41 for event descriptions and on-sale dates. Tickets subject to availability. Offer exclusive to current BYU students. Card and tickets nontransferable.
BYU School of Music performances are in the Harris Fine Arts Center September–December 2022 and in the new Music Building January–April 2023 and exclude Young Ambassadors, Celebration of Christmas, Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic, New Music Building Gala Celebration Performances, Godspell, and Broadway Revue.
Y TIX $10 Rush Tickets
Current BYU students may register online on the day of any BRAVO! series performance to be selected to purchase up to two tickets for $10 each. See byuarts.com/y-tix
Theatre and Media Arts Rush Tickets
Rush tickets will be available for BYU students for select TMA performances. Students may register online on the day of performance to be selected to purchase up to two tickets at a discounted rush price.
Visit byuarts.com/y-tix for details.
Scan for student rush ticket information at byuarts.com/y-tix
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
WEST CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE
DE JONG C ONCERT HALL
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
WEST CAMPUS BLACK BOX THEATRE
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
MARRIOTT CENTER MUSEUM OF ART
WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM
C ONCERT HALL
RE CITAL HALL THE BOX
For more information, contact Campus Parking at 801.422.3906. A complete interactive map is available at maps.byu.edu HERITAGEDRIV E
SEPTEMBER
9/2 BRAVO! An Evening with Jeremy Jordan 8 9/3 Faculty Recital: American Piano Quartet 38 9/15+ World of Dance 23
9/20 Guest Artist: Neil Rutman 37
9/22 Instrumental Showcase 26
9/24 Family Concert Series: BYU Philharmonic 41 9/27 Choir Showcase 28
9/28 Jazz Showcase 30
9/30 Faculty Recital: Belknap and Beus Duo 38
OCTOBER
10/5 BRAVO! Dreamers’ Circus 8
10/6+ Microburst Theatre 43 10/13 Alumni Achievement Lecture 54 10/14+ Ballroom Dance Co Pre-tour Showcase 20 10/15+ Opera: The Merry Widow 35 10/15 Guest Artist Douglas Ewart with the Group for Experimental Music 36 10/20+ OcTUBAfest 39
10/20+ Contemporary Voices 44 10/22 Family Concert Series: Fun with BYU Opera 41 10/25 Faculty Jazz Trio 38
10/26 Symphonic Band 26 10/27 Wind Symphony 26 10/27 Group for New Music 36
10/29 BRAVO! VOCES8 10
NOVEMBER
11/1 Student Composers' Showcase 36
11/2 Jazz Legacy Band 30
11/3 Classical Percussion 35 11/4 Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus 28
11/4+ Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert 20
11/5 Global Rhythm 35
11/8 Cougar Marching Band 26
11/8 Guest Artist Dominik Wagner 37
11/8 Faculty Recital: Kristen Bromley 38
11/9+ BYU Young Company: Go, Dog. Go! 45
11/9 Jazz Ensemble 30
11/10 Baroque Ensemble 32
11/11+ BYU Dancesport 20
11/11+ Noteworthy 54
11/11+ Ballet Showcase 19
11/11 Syncopation 30
11/11 BYU Singers and Concert Choir 29
11/15 Mountain Strings 39
11/16 Symphony Orchestra 32
11/16 Saxophone Chamber Night 39
11/16 Trombone Choir 39
11/17 Jazz Combos 30
11/18+ dancEnsemble 20
11/18 Synthesis 30
11/19 University Orchestra and Strings 32
11/29 Woodwind Chamber 39
11/29 University Chorale 29
11/29 Brass Chamber 39
11/30 String Chamber Night 39
11/30+ Final Cut Film Festival 50
DECEMBER
12/1 Jazz Lab Band 30
12/2+ Christmas Around the World 22
12/2+ Dance Senior Showcase 23
12/2+ Celebration of Christmas 29
12/2 Songwriters’ Showcase 39
12/3 Tuba Christmas 40
12/3 Harp Solo & Ensemble 40 12/8 Fabularis 46
JANUARY
1/6+ Vocal Point 54
1/10+ Young Artists of Voice 35
1/11 Faculty Recital: Alexander Woods with guest artist Rex Woods 38
1/13+ Theatre Ballet: Swan Lake 19
1/17 Faculty Recital: Uinta Trio 38
1/19 Faculty Recital: Groove Axis 38
1/20+ New Music Building Inaugural Concerts and Open House Gala 24
1/25+ Young Ambassadors: Thank You for the Music 22
1/26+ BRAVO! Actors from the London Stage: Romeo and Juliet 11
1/27+ Inaugural Concert: Beethoven, Symph No 9 25
FEBRUARY
2/3+ BRAVO! Gibney Dance Company 13
2/3 BRAVO! Hub New Music 13
2/3 Faculty Recital: Brassworks 38
2/4 Guest Artist Recital: Robert McDonald 37
2/7 BRAVO! Imani Winds 13
2/9 Guest Artist Pamela Z 37
2/9 Symphony Orchestra 33
2/10+ International Folk Dance Ensemble Pre-tour Showcase 22
2/10 Symphonic Band 27
2/11+ Drama: Twelve Angry Jurors 47
2/11 Utah Crosstalk 36
2/14 Jazz Ensemble and Syncopation 30
2/15+ BRAVO! Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic 14
2/16+ Contemporary Dance In Concert 21
2/18 BRAVO! Septura 16
2/18 Synthesis: Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival 30
2/23 Guest Artist Recital: Eric Hollenbeck 37
2/22+ Opera Scenes 35
2/28 Faculty Recital: Mark Ammons and Korianne Johnson 39
MARCH
3/2+ Ballet in Concert: An Evening of Arpino 19
3/2 Faculty Recital: Q’d Up 30
3/3 BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos 33 3/4 Family Concert Series: Mountain Strings 41 3/7+ U S National Dancesport Championships 20 3/8 Classical Percussion 35
3/9 Faculty Recital: Orpheus Winds 39 3/10 Wind Symphony 27 3/10 Kalo Latu & Rebecca Pederson-Moyle 39 3/11+ Musical: Godspell 48 3/14 BRAVO! Utah Symphony Family Series with the FLY Dance Company 16
3/15+ BYU Young Company: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 49 3/15 BYU Singers and Concert Choir 29 3/16 Mountain Strings 40 3/21 Saxophone Chamber Night 40 3/21 Trombone Choir 40
3/22+ Living Legends: Storytellers 22 3/22 Group for New Music 37 3/24 Jazz Ensemble 31 3/25 Family Concert Series: Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus 41 3/25 Global Rhythm 35 3/29 Jazz Lab Band 31 3/30+ Dance Senior Showcase 23 3/30 Synthesis 31 3/30 Woodwind Chamber 40 3/30 Brass Chamber 40 3/31 Symphony Orchestra 33 3/31 Songwriters’ Showcase 40
APRIL
4/4 Men’s Chorus 29 4/6 University Chorale 29 4/6 Student Composers’ Showcase 37 4/7+ Broadway Revue 50 4/7+ Ballroom in Concert 20 4/7+ Ballet Showcase 19 4/7 Syncopation 31 4/8 Women’s Chorus 29 4/11 University Orchestra and Strings 33 4/11 BRAVO! Gravity and Other Myths: A Simple Space 17 4/12 Symphonic Band 27 4/12 String Chamber Night 40 4/12 Flute Choir 40 4/13+ BFA New York Showcase 50 4/13 Jazz Legacy Band 31 4/14+ dancEnsemble 21
4/14+ BYU Philharmonic 33 4/15 Harp Solo & Ensemble 40
4/18 University Bands 27 4/19 Jazz Combos 31 4/19 Wind Symphony 27
indicates ticketed event; + indicates multiple performances Dates, ticket prices, and programs subject to change. Visit byuarts.com for current calendar.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES
An Evening with Jeremy Jordan
Disney, Broadway, and charm collide for one unforgettable night with stage and screen favorite Jeremy Jordan. Known for his starring roles in Disney’s Newsies, Broadway’s Waitress and Bonnie and Clyde, and NBC’s Smash and The Last 5 Years, Jeremy brings his powerful voice, charismatic storytelling, and humor to BYU for an evening you will not want to miss.
September 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL
$$$+, on sale July 26; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Y TIX – $10 RUSH TICKETS FOR STUDENTS
BYU students can register for day-of “rush” tickets to select BRAVO! shows, discounted to $10 (limit 2). Register at byuarts.com/y-tix before noon for that day’s show. Cross your fingers! Then claim tickets at an on-campus Ticket Office.
Winners are randomly selected and are notified by email. Tickets must be purchased at either the HFAC or Marriott Center. Current student ID required to claim tickets.
Dreamers’ Circus
A new driving force in Nordic music, Dreamers’ Circus brings a contemporary and endlessly innovative approach to their music. This adventurous trio couples exquisite musicianship with exciting new arrangements and draws inspiration from the deep traditions of Nordic folk music.
October 5 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
$$, on sale July 26; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
VOCES8
After two past sold-out performances at BYU, VOCES8 returns to the BRAVO! Series this season. Since the octet’s founding in 2005, VOCES8 has attained international recognition for its concerts and recordings, which feature an extensive repertory. Noted as “undoubtedly gifted” by The Times (London), VOCES8 is equally at home singing Renaissance polyphony, jazz standards, and pop tunes. The ensemble’s concerts are beloved by a loyal fan base for the musicians’ engaging stage presence and musical precision, and their mission extends through world-class commissions and a devotion to music education.
October 29 Saturday, 7:30 p.m. DE JONG CONCERT HALL
$$, on sale July 26; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Actors from the London Stage: Romeo and Juliet
The passion of youthful love is never more vivid than in Romeo and Juliet, arguably Shakespeare’s most beloved and well-known work. Alternating between laughout-loud comedy, exuberant romance, and wrenching tragedy, Romeo and Juliet features Shakespeare’s greatest romantic pairing: a star-crossed duo whose passion careens into disaster. Romeo and Juliet is as powerful as ever.
January 26–28
Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
$$, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Hub New Music
Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe, Hub New Music, composed of flute, clarinet, violin, and cello, is forging new pathways in the 21st-century repertoire. The ensemble’s ambitious commissioning projects and “appealing programs” (The New Yorker) celebrate the rich diversity of today’s classical music landscape. Its performances have been described as “gobsmacking” (Cleveland Classical), “innovative” (WBUR), and “the cutting edge of new classical music” (Taos News). Their performance at BYU will feature a world premiere of a piece composed by faculty member Kevin Anthony.
February 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX
$, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Gibney Dance Company
Presenting a program of work by diverse choreographers, Gibney Dance Company is a revolutionary dance company committed to exploring connections between the rigorous physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive, humanistic storytelling.
February 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 4 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
$$, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Imani Winds
Celebrating over two decades of music-making, the twice Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
February 7 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$$, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic
We welcome the incomparable Itzhak Perlman back for a rare two-night engagement, this time performing the Mendelssohn violin concerto with the BYU Philharmonic. The winner of fifteen Grammy Awards, four Emmy awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Itzhak Perlman is a titan in the field of classical music. The concert also features the world premiere of Veils, Voices, and Visions by Stephen Jones, commissioned to celebrate the opening of the new Music Building.
February 15–16
Wednesday–Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$$$$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Septura
Septura brings together London’s leading players to redefine brass chamber music through the uniquely expressive sound of the brass septet.
By creating a canon of transcriptions, arrangements, and new commissions for this brand-new classical configuration, Septura aims to recast the brass ensemble as a serious artistic medium.
February 18 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL
$$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Utah Symphony Family Series with FLY Dance Company
FLY is what happens when street dance and classical music meet! The entire family will love the pure fun of The Gentlemen of Hip Hop’s youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of classical favorites. Watch them showcase the beauty and power of classical music and illustrate how well hip-hop movement can interpret it.
March 14 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$+, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Gravity and Other Myths: A Simple Space
Described as “a total triumph” (The Guardian), Gravity and Other Myths is made up of seven acrobats who push their physical limits without reserve in a performance that is simultaneously raw, frantic, and delicate. This award-winning show is supported by driving live percussion and presented so intimately that audiences can feel the heat, hear every breath, and be immersed in every moment.
April 11 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
WEST
CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
$$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Ballet
Ballet Showcase
Hilary Wolfley, company director; Brooke Storheim, assistant company director
Ballet Showcase features classical repertoire and contemporary works by faculty and students performed by Ballet Showcase Company and Theatre Ballet. November’s performance includes excerpts from Swan Lake Act II, Gerald Arpino’s Viva Vivaldi, and a new premiere of Robyn Hood, an original ballet created in collaboration with students and faculty from the College of Fine Arts and Communications.
In April, the performance highlights mentored student choreography, faculty works, and excerpts from Don Quixote Act II.
November 11 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 12 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale September 13
April 7 Friday, 7:30 p.m. April 8 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale February 7
Swan Lake
Shayla Bott and Ashley Parov, artistic directors
One of ballet’s well-loved stories, Swan Lake, returns to BYU’s campus with Theatre Ballet’s family-friendly production. Restaged by Artistic Director Ashley Parov, patrons will experience romance, deception, and, ultimately, forgiveness as Odette and Siegfried’s story is told through dance. Note: This adaptation is approximately one hour and will run without intermissions or pauses.
January 13 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
January 14 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale November 22
Ballet in Concert
Shayla Bott and Ashley Parov, artistic directors
In 2023, BYU Theatre Ballet will celebrate the 100th birthday of Gerald Arpino with an “All Arpino” night. One of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century and co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet, Arpino’s works are danced by professional companies throughout the world. With permission from the Gerald Arpino Foundation, it is our pleasure to feature three Arpino works in 2023: Birthday Variations, Viva Vivaldi, and Reflections
In Birthday Variations, the audience will be privileged to hear live piano accompaniment of the Giuseppe Verdi score by Amalie Simper. Reflections is a perfect representation of the Arpino style with challenging pas de deux work, virtuosic technique, and signature musicality. Theatre Ballet is especially excited to perform an excerpt of Viva Vivaldi for BYU audiences in preparation for their invited performance at the Gerald Arpino Centennial Celebration, which will take place in September 2023 in Chicago, IL. For more information about the Arpino Centennial, please visit arpinofoundation.org. We hope you can join us as we celebrate Gerald Arpino and his contributions to the dance world!
March 2–4 & 9–10 7:30 p.m.
March 11 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
$, on sale November 22
Ballroom
Ballroom Dance Company: Come Alive
Curt Holman, artistic director
October 14 Friday, 7:30 p.m. October 15 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale July 26
BYU Dancesport Championships
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, co-organizers
The BYU Dancesport Championships is the culminating event for fall semester for the BYU Ballroom Dance Program. Students present their learned technique in a competitive environment, and advanced-level dancers enter open categories in Latin and ballroom categories, vying for championship titles. This competition showcases the highest level of ballroom dance in the Intermountain West.
November 11–12 Friday–Saturday, all day
WILKINSON STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM
On sale July 26
United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, co-organizers
The largest amateur ballroom competition in the country, the United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships is the annual culminating event for competitive ballroom dance in the United States. National titles are awarded to the top ballroom and Latin dancers in all categories and age divisions.
March 7–11
Tuesday–Saturday, all day
MARRIOTT CENTER
On sale February 7
BYU Ballroom Dance In Concert
Curt Holman, artistic director
Join us as 160 student dancers unite to present a full-length concert of ballroom and Latin dances in a theatrical setting with a contemporary point of view. This concert promises to be fresh and exciting as it showcases the beauty of ballroom and Latin dance with a few surprises thrown in! You don’t want to miss this!
April 7 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
April 8 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER $, on sale March 15
Contemporary Contemporary Dance Theatre presents TEXTILE
Keely Song, artistic director
Join Contemporary Dance Theatre on a journey weaving various dance aesthetics and styles into an evening of dance. BYU faculty and Utah choreographers come together to feature the diverse talents of the CDT dancers through a visual, tactile experience of motion.
November 4 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 5 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
ASL interpreted for all performances $, on sale September 13
dancEnsemble In Concert
Marin Leggat Roper, artistic director
The mission of dancEnsemble is mentoring and producing student choreography. This fall, dancEnsemble will feature eight student works and a new work by guest choreographer Alexandra Bradshaw-Yerby, created in collaboration with selected student choreographers. Finally, inspired by President Worthen's "The Propinquity Effect" address to BYU graduates, the full company of 30+ dancers will converge onstage in a celebration of shared time and space.
November 18 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 19 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale September 13
Contemporary Dance In Concert
Kate Monson, artistic director
This exciting new concert will highlight the work of the contemporary dance area including pieces from the three contemporary dance companies: Contemporary Dance Theatre, dancEnsemble, and Kinnect. It will also include a performance piece for first and second year dance majors choreographed by faculty member Liz Dibble, exciting faculty choreography and performances, a showcase of alumni work, and exceptional senior capstone works. We look forward to this celebratory concert happening in conjunction with our annual alumni event.
February 16–18 & 23–24
7:30 p.m.
February 25 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale November 22
dancEnsemble: Words for Water
Marin Leggat Roper, artistic director
The mission of dancEnsemble is mentoring and producing student choreography. This winter, dancEnsemble will collaborate with BYU Creative Writing students to present Words for Water, a moving, multidisciplinary concert celebrating Utah air, water, and landscapes, and advocating their conservation through responsible stewardship.
April 14
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
April 15 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale February 7
Cultural Dance
Christmas Around the World
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Join us for our annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions featuring the BYU International Folk Dance Ensembles with Mountain Strings. Don’t miss the longest-running Christmas production on BYU campus!
December 2 Friday, 7:30 pm.
December 3 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER $$, on sale October 11
International Folk Dance Ensemble
Journey: Reflections
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Throughout the past six decades, the International Folk Dance Ensemble has traveled the globe performing traditional dances selected from more than 40 cultures worldwide. As an emissary of the United States and American culture, the group has become internationally renowned. The International Folk Dance Ensemble is accompanied by the versatile acoustic band Mountain Strings. The musicians bring the dances to life with their driving folk rhythms.
February 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 11 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE $, on sale November 22
Storytellers: Living Legends in Concert
Jamie Kalama Wood, artistic director
Living Legends presents returning favorites and new numbers from beloved countries and nations like Tonga and Aotearoa (New Zealand) in Storytellers, which follows the life of a young child as he navigates life’s challenges and adventures. Along his pathway through life, he receives guidance through the stories of his people…our people…as taught by his parents, until he can finally hear the ancestors’ voices and recognize their teachings for himself. See Living Legends in concert before they embark on their spring tour in the South Pacific.
March 22–24 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 25 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for senior citizens and alumni
Young Ambassadors
BYU Young Ambassadors: Thank You for the Music
Nathan Balser, artistic director
The Young Ambassadors’ new show, Thank You for the Music, is a celebration of the great musical hits of radio, stage, and screen. The BYU Young Ambassadors present the songs by which we live our lives. Whether humming along in our car or singing aloud in the shower, the songs of the radio, TV, movies, and the Broadway stage have made us, in part, who we are. Presented in a fast-paced and tender-hearted musical escapade fit for the whole family, Thank You for the Music mixes a touch of the classics including Queen, ABBA, Whitney Houston, Guys and Dolls, Wicked, and Newsies with a touch of the new by Ed Sheeran, BTS, Disney, and more.
January 25–27
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
January 28
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for senior citizens and alumni
Other Dance Events
World of Dance
BYU’s finest student dance ensembles shine in this treasured annual seasonopening showcase concert featuring performances by Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors.
September 15–16
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
September 17 Saturday, 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Senior Showcase
Presenting in a variety of dance genres and styles, Senior Showcase is an opportunity for participating seniors to present their capstone projects in an impressive culminating experience on the Dance Performance Theatre stage.
December 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 3 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
Free
March 30–31
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS BUILDING DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
Free
IN CELEBRATION OF THE NEW MUSIC BUILDING:
Inaugural Concerts and Gala Open House
The Brigham Young University School of Music invites you to join us in a series of Inaugural Concerts and a Gala Open House celebrating the opening of our beautiful new facility.
Gala Open House
Gala Showcase Concert
Inaugural Concerts
CANCELLED
Take a tour of our new Music Building! Hear student soloists and ensembles perform as you explore the facility’s seven performance and rehearsal spaces, its vineyard-style concert hall, and the state-of-the-art classrooms and operational support functions that make our concerts and academic mission possible.
January 20 Friday, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
MUSIC BUILDING
The School of Music‘s finest ensembles and soloists join together in a multimedia concert that pays tribute to its storied history and celebrates its new facility. Hosted by faculty and alumni, the program will include the BYU Singers’ world premiere of Kevin Anthony’s Sophia, commissioned for this concert.
January 20 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale November 29
Tuesday, January 24 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25 7:30 p.m.
NEW DATE: Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 7:30 p.m.
$, on sale November 29
BYU Wind Symphony and BYU Symphonic Band CONCERT HALL
The BYU Band Department celebrates the opening of our new concert hall with stirring music, both traditional and new.
New Music for a New Building RECITAL HALL
Members of the string faculty, Orpheus Winds, Brassworks, and the BYU Percussion Studio perform the world premieres of three new works by Steven Ricks, Christian Asplund, and Neil Thornock, each commissioned to celebrate the new Music Building.
Commercial Music and Jazz Ensembles CONCERT HALL Our jazz and commercial music ensembles, including the award-winning big band Synthesis, raise the roof in celebration of our new building.
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D Minor CONCERT HALL
Our celebration culminates with performances of Beethoven’s insurmountable Ninth Symphony. Last heard on campus over 25 years ago, this earth-shattering work is the perfect beginning to mark a new era of music making at BYU. BYU Philharmonic Orchestra with Kory Katseanes, conductor; BYU Combined Choirs; faculty soloists Jennifer Youngs, soprano; Diane Reich, mezzosoprano; Andrew Crane, tenor; Shea Owens, bass
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BYU STUDENT MUSIC PASS
$35: Two tickets for 50 performances
Purchase your BYU Student Music Pass now at byuarts.com. Claim your tickets at the BYU Ticket Office when they go on sale. See pages 24–41 for event descriptions and on-sale dates. Tickets subject to availability. Offer exclusive to current BYU students. Card and tickets nontransferable.
BYU School of Music performances are in the Harris Fine Arts Center September–December 2022 and in the new Music Building January–April 2023 and exclude Young Ambassadors, Celebration of Christmas, Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic, New Music Building Gala Celebration Performances, Godspell, and Broadway Revue.
Instrumental Showcase
The season kicks off with a concert featuring the top two bands and the top two orchestras, a dazzling way to begin a dazzling season!
September 22 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Symphonic Band: Godspeed!
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join us for the Symphonic Band’s last performance in the storied de Jong Concert Hall. As we say Godspeed to this wonderful performance hall, we recall and recount memorable performances from the past and say goodbye.
October 26 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
BYU Wind Symphony: I Could Have Danced All Night
Shawn Smith, conductor
Join the BYU Wind Symphony for an evening of music inspired by dances around the world. Get ready to tap your toes and move in your seats. This music will make it hard to sit still!
October 27 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Cougar Marching Band
Fred McInnis, conductor
Join the BYU Cougar Marching Band for the loudest concert on campus consisting of fan favorites, songs from the season’s half-time shows, and more!
November 8 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Inaugural Concert: BYU Symphonic Band and BYU Wind Symphony
Join us in celebration of the new Music Building. See page 25 for details of all Opening Gala events.
January 24 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale November 29
Symphonic Band: Music of the New Millennium
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join the Symphonic Band on Valentine’s Day to celebrate music that has been written between the year 2000 and today. Celebrate composers of the new millennium!
February 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale November 22
BYU Wind Symphony: Marches and More
Shawn Smith, conductor
Do you think that if you have heard one march, you have heard them all? The BYU Wind Symphony will open your ears to various march styles along with other concert band favorites.
March 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale February 7
Symphonic Band: Genesis
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join the Symphonic Band as we celebrate the completion of the new Music Building. As we begin this new chapter of music making, the Symphonic Band will feature David Gillingham’s iconic Symphony No. 2, “Genesis.”
April 12 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 27
University Bands
Fred McInnis, conductor
April 18 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 27
An Evening with Friends: The BYU Wind Symphony with the Skyridge High School Wind Symphony
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony welcomes the outstanding Skyridge High School Wind Symphony and conductor Howard Summers in a joint concert celebrating an evening of musical friendship.
April 19 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 27
Choirs
Choir Showcase
Andrew Crane, Sonja Poulter, and Brent Wells, conductors
Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the university’s four auditioned choirs— Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and BYU Singers—will present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works.
September 27 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus
Brent Wells and Sonja Poulter, conductors
Join the BYU Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus for an evening of beautiful hymn arrangements, rousing folk song settings, and new works that will not soon be forgotten.
November 4 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
BYU Singers and Concert Choir
Andrew Crane and Brent Wells, conductors
Recently returned from their performance at the prestigious Tolosa Choral Contest in Spain, the BYU Singers will share their competition repertoire alongside a Concert Choir program of masterworks from the past and present.
November 11 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
University Chorale
Paul Broomhead and Jennifer Grover, conductors
This performance features a variety of selections from BYU’s two nonauditioned choirs.
November 29 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Celebration of Christmas
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 3 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale October 11
Inaugural Concert: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Kory Katseanes, conductor, and Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, directors
In celebration of the new Music Building, this event features Beethoven's insurmountable Ninth Symphony, performed by the BYU Philharmonic, all four auditioned choirs, and faculty soloists. See page 25 for details.
January 27–28
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL $, on sale November 29
BYU Singers and Concert Choir
Andrew Crane and Brent Wells, conductors
Known for their sublime artistry, the BYU Singers will present an eclectic program of choral repertoire drawn from a variety of genres, specifically curated for the stunning acoustics of the new concert hall. The Concert Choir will share a selection of timeless motets and anthems, including a dedication of the hall with Anton Bruckner’s “Locus iste a Deo factus est” (This place was made by God).
March 15 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Men’s Chorus
Brent Wells, conductor Treat yourself to a Men’s Chorus musical tour of the globe, featuring folk and multicultural music from around the world alongside iconic Americana offerings.
April 4 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
University Chorale
Paul Broomhead and choral graduate student conductors
This performance features a variety of selections from BYU’s two nonauditioned choirs.
April 6 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Women’s Chorus
Sonja Poulter, conductor
Known for their elegant and refined performances, the Women’s Chorus will once again inspire audiences with a program of powerful words and music.
April 8 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Jazz
Jazz Showcase: Joyful Jazz!
Join Synthesis, Jazz Ensemble, Syncopation, Jazz Legacy Band, and Jazz Lab Band in an evening of toetapping, happy, and joyful jazz!
September 28 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Jazz Legacy Band
Kristen Bromley, director
Nothing conjures up the vision of 1920s America more than the swinging music of the Jazz Legacy Band. Featuring clarinet, trombone, trumpet, piano, banjo, drums, and bass, the Jazz Legacy Band brings back memories of a bygone jazz era as they perform standard jazz selections performed by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King” Oliver, Sidney Bechet, and so on. The Jazz Legacy Band puts on a high-energy, toe-tapping, dancing-in-your-seat, and smiling-all-the-way, good-time concert.
November 2 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Jazz Ensemble: Jazz on Broadway!
Mark Ammons, director
Join us as the Jazz Ensemble heads to Broadway and plays jazzy versions of your favorite show tunes from hit musicals. You’ll be humming and tapping your toes all night long!
November 9 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Syncopation USO Show: A Tribute to Our Veterans
Hayley Kirkland, director Syncopation, BYU’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, presents a Veteran’s Day Tribute Concert featuring swinging songs from the Golden Age of music, from Glenn Miller to the Andrews Sisters.
November 11 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL $, on sale July 26
Jazz Combos
November 17 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free Synthesis
Ben Nichols, director
November 18 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Jazz Lab Band
Todd Campbell, director December 1 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Syncopation
and Jazz Ensemble: Love Is in The Air
Mark Ammons and Hayley Kirkland, directors Ah, amour! Love! February means Valentine’s Day, and that means love is in the air. Join us for a heartwarming evening of love songs and cozy jazz as we help you celebrate love with those you love most!
February 14 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale November 22
Essentially
Ellington Jazz Festival featuring Synthesis
February 18 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale November 22
Q’d Up
March 2 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Jazz Ensemble: Jazz is EVERYWHERE!
Mark Ammons, director
Come enjoy the sumptuous tastes of jazz music from around the world and from many different cultures. You’re in for an international treat!
March 24 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Jazz Lab Band
Todd Campbell, director March 29 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL Free
Synthesis
Ben Nichols, director
March 30 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Syncopation: Swing into Spring
Hayley Kirkland, director
Spring is here! Come swing into spring with Syncopation, BYU’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, in their final concert of the school year.
April 7 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL $, on sale February 7
Jazz Legacy Band
Kristen Bromley, director
Nothing conjures up the vision of 1920s America more than the swinging music of the Jazz Legacy Band. Featuring clarinet, trombone, trumpet, piano, banjo, drums, and bass, the Jazz Legacy Band brings back memories of a bygone jazz era as they perform standard jazz selections performed by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King” Oliver, Sidney Bechet, and so on. The Jazz Legacy Band puts on a high-energy, toe-tapping, dancing-in-your-seat, and smiling-all-the-way, goodtime concert.
April 13 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Jazz Combos
April 19 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Orchestras
Instrumental Showcase
Kory Katseanes, Shawn Smith, Chris Smith, and Nathan Seamons, conductors
The season kicks off with a concert featuring the top two bands and the top two orchestras, a dazzling way to begin a dazzling season!
September 22 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Baroque Ensemble: Impact
Alexander Woods, director
Join the Baroque Ensemble for their program Impact, featuring music by Vivaldi, Telemann, and others.
November 10 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
BYU Symphony Orchestra
Christian Smith, conductor
November 16 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
University Orchestra and University Strings
November 19 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Celebration of Christmas
Celebration of Christmas
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m. December 3 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
December 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 3 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale October 11
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Inaugural Concert: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
BYU Philharmonic: Inaugural Concert
Kory Katseanes, conductor and Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, directors
Kory Katseanes, conductor and Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, directors
This ensemble event celebrating the new Music Building includes Beethoven’s insurmountable Ninth Symphony, featuring soloists from the BYU voice faculty. See page 25 for details.
January 27–28
This ensemble event celebrating the new Music Building includes Beethoven’s insurmountable Ninth Symphony, featuring soloists from the BYU voice faculty. See page 25 for details.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
January 27–28
C ONCERT HALL $, on sale November 29
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL $, on sale November 29
Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night
Christian Smith, conductor
This concert will feature concerto performances of up-and-coming students from the BYU School of Music, chosen from the annual freshman/ sophomore concerto competition.
February 9 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale November 22
Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic
See description on page 14.
February 15–16
Wednesday–Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$$$$, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos
Kory Katseanes, conductor
One of the most anticipated concerts each year, the Evening of Concertos features the top instrumentalists and singers in the School of Music in this annual showcase.
March 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale November 22
BYU Symphony Orchestra
Christian Smith, conductor
March 31 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale February 7
University Orchestra and University Strings
April 11 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
$, on sale February 7
BYU Philharmonic
Kory Katseanes, conductor
The final concerts of Director of Orchestras Kory Katseanes feature works from two of his favorite composers: the exquisite Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss, featuring soprano Jennifer Welch Babidge, and Mahler’s ground-breaking First Symphony. Come wish Professor Katseanes adieu upon his retirement.
April 14–15 Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Opera
The Merry Widow
Shea Owens, director; Kory Katseanes, conductor
Come see Hanna Glawari, the original Bachelorette, fend off suitors and discover her true love in this charming, uplifting, and witty production of The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár, performed in English and featuring the BYU Philharmonic. Join us as we celebrate over 100 years of opera at BYU!
PREVIEWS:
October 15 & 18
Saturday & Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL
PERFORMANCES: October 19–22
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition
Come see the students in the classical voice division compete for the coveted Singer of the Year Award!
January 10, 12 & 14
7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL
Free BYU Opera Scenes
Join us for a diverse and entertaining selection of opera scenes, handpicked to showcase the BYU Opera students at their best. Scenes will be announced in the fall.
February 22–25
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Percussion
Percussion Ensemble and Tangents Percussion Quartet
Matt Coleman and Darren Bastian, directors
This classical percussion concert will feature the BYU Percussion Ensemble led by Matt Coleman and our advanced percussion quartet, Tangents, led by Darren Bastian. Repertoire will be drawn from common percussion ensemble literature, as well as new and experimental works.
November 3 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL $, on sale July 26
Global Rhythm: Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu
Jeremy Grimshaw and Darren Bastian, directors
This concert will feature the music of Trinidad played by our steel band, Panoramic Steel, and the music of Bali played by our gamelan ensemble, Gamelan Bintang Wahyu. Come experience the rich and beautiful cultures of these countries through their musical offerings to the world.
November 5 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL $, on sale July 26
Percussion Ensemble and Tangents Percussion Quartet
Matt Coleman and Darren Bastian, directors
This concert will feature the BYU Percussion Ensemble led by Matt Coleman and our advanced percussion quartet, Tangents, led by Darren Bastian. Repertoire will be drawn from percussion ensemble literature, as well as experimental and new music for percussion.
March 8 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
Global Rhythm: Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu
Jeremy Grimshaw and Darren Bastian, directors
This concert will feature the music of Trinidad played by our steel band, Panoramic Steel, and the music of Bali played by our gamelan ensemble, Gamelan Bintang Wahyu. Come experience the rich and beautiful cultures of these countries through their musical offerings to the world.
March 25 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL $, on sale February 7
New Music
Douglas Ewart with Group for Experimental Music
The BYU Group for Experimental Music (GEM) welcomes guest artist Douglas Ewart—a renowned performer, composer, and activist. Ewart will perform his own works and lead faculty performers and GEM in a collaborative performance that includes free improvisation and other guided structures created by Ewart and others.
Douglas Ewart’s residency is supported by the Laycock Center and the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at BYU.
October 15 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free
Group for New Music: New Music Written in the HFAC
In our last concert in the Harris Fine Arts Center, the Group for New Music presents an evening of works written by BYU faculty and alumni composers who taught and studied in the HFAC, including Merrill Bradshaw, David Sargent, and others.
October 27 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free
Student Composers’ Showcase
New music written by BYU student composers.
November 1 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free
Utah Crosstalk
Join us for a joint concert of electronic works written by composers from BYU and the University of Utah.
February 11 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX
Free
Group for New Music
In our first concert in the new Music Building we continue a tradition of presenting the finest in contemporary music from around the world.
March 22 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Student Composers' Showcase
New music written by BYU student composers.
April 6 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Guest Artists
Neil Rutman
September 20
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free
Dominik Wagner, double bass
The young Viennese virtuoso Dominik Wagner is one of the preeminent rising stars in the double bass world. Recent awards include the ARD Music Competition, the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition, and the first prize at the second Bradetich International Competition, and his reputation continues to grow with invitations around the globe coupled with a huge social media presence.
He is a rare talent, whose playing transcends the traditional horizons of the bass.
This event is sponsored by the AnnSophie Mutter Foundation, the Bradetich Foundation, and the BYU School of Music String Area.
November 8 Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL
Free
Robert McDonald
February 4 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Pamela Z
Hear the music of guest artist Pamela Z, a composer, performer, and media artist best known for her solo works for voice with electronic processing.
February 9 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX
Free Eric Hollenbeck, percussion
As a recitalist, Eric Hollenbeck has performed in England, Ecuador, Mexico, Canada, and over thirty universities in the United States. He has presented at several PAS Days of Percussion, TMEA, MENC, and CMEA state conventions, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, and as an instructor at Interlochen. Dr. Hollenbeck and the Percussion Ensemble from Colorado State University have been featured performers at numerous Percussive Arts Society International Conventions. This event is sponsored by Pearl Corporation and Adams Musical Instruments, Innovative Percussion, Zildjian Cymbals, Grover Pro Percussion, and Remo.
February 23 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Faculty Recitals
American Piano Quartet
September 3 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Belknap and Beus Duo, piano and violin
Join us for a wonderful recital of violin and piano gems performed by the esteemed BYU School of Music faculty Monte Belknap and Stephen Beus.
September 30 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Jazz Trio: Singin’ and Swingin’!
Hayley Kirkland, Suzy Nichols, and Mark Ammons provide an evening of “swingin’-good” fun as they sing, croon, and scat their way through the Great American Songbook. You won’t want to miss this night of vocal jazz at its best, featuring special guest Ben Nichols on tenor sax and others.
October 25 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Kristen R. Bromley
In this concert, Dr. Kristen R. Bromley will play classical guitar selections by Francisco Tárrega, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Isaac Albéniz, Bruce Rowland, and the like, as well as some of her own hymn arrangements from her album Amazing Grace.
November 8 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Carillons: Alexander Woods
with guest artist Rex Woods
Carillons—a new work by BYU faculty composer Neil Thornock—will be the centerpiece of this recital by Alexander Woods, violin, and Rex Woods, piano. The “energy, melodic inspiration, and coloristic imagination” (Fanfare) of Thornock’s music will be on full display. Music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt will round out an evening of beautiful sonic landscapes.
January 11 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Uinta Trio
The Uinta Trio, comprising pianist Michael McQuay, violinist Monte Belknap, and cellist Nicole Pinnell, will delight us with a program including the monumental Brahms Trio in B Major and other piano trio favorites.
January 17 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Groove Axis
January 19 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Brassworks
February 3 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Vocal Duo:
Anything Goes!
Enjoy a fun musical journey as Korianne Johnson and Mark Ammons sing duets from around the world of music, accompanied by pianist and actor Jared Pierce. With these three multifaceted performers, truly anything goes!
February 28 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Orpheus Winds
March 9 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Kalo Latu and Rebecca Pederson-Moyle,
voice and piano
Join us for a concert program of solo piano and vocal solo repertoire featuring Tongan American pianist Kalo Latu and soprano Rebecca PedersenMoyle. Latu is adjunct faculty at BYU, and Pedersen-Moyle is a BYU alumna. The repertoire is programmed to be appropriate for all ages and interests, and families are encouraged to attend.
March 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Music Events
OcTUBAfest
October 20–22 Thursday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Mountain Strings and Folk Music Ensemble
Mark Geslison, artiistic director
Celebrate American folk music with Mountain Strings, BYU’s traditional American music ensemble, featuring seven student musicians who play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, and voice. The concert will include traditional American music styles such as bluegrass, Appalachian, ragtime, and Texas swing.
November 15 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL $, on sale July 26
Saxophone Chamber Night
November 16 Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Trombone Choir
November 16 Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Woodwind Chamber
November 29 Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Brass Chamber
November 29 Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free String Chamber Night
November 30 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Songwriters’ Showcase
December 2 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Music Events
CONTINUED Tuba Christmas
December 3 Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
BYU Harp Ensemble
The BYU Harp Ensemble and BYU Faculty Harp Ensemble will perform a variety of ensemble pieces, including Christmas music, classical repertoire, and student ensemble arrangements.
December 3 Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free
Mountain Strings and Folk Music Ensemble
Mark Geslison, artiistic director
Celebrate American folk music with Mountain Strings, BYU’s traditional American music ensemble, featuring seven student musicians who play fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, and voice. The concert will include traditional music from Ireland and the United States.
March 16 Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL $, on sale February 7
Trombone Choir
March 21 Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Saxophone Chamber Night
March 21 Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Woodwind Chamber
March 30 Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Brass Chamber March 30 Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free Songwriters’ Showcase
March 31 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free String Chamber Night
April 12 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
Flute Choir
April 12 Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
BYU Harp Ensemble
The BYU Harp Ensemble and BYU Faculty Harp Ensemble will perform a variety of ensemble pieces, including popular music, pieces from the classical repertoire, and student ensemble arrangements.
April 15 Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL Free
All family members are encouraged to attend regardless of age, infants on up. Free, no tickets required.
• Make fun family memories by attending the BYU Family Concert Series, created to introduce the joy of music to children of all ages.
• All concerts begin at 11:00 a.m. and are approximately 40 minutes in length.
• Fall 2022 concerts will be in the de Jong Concert Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center.
• Winter 2023 concerts will be in the Concert Hall in the new Music Building.
Pictures in Sound! BYU Philharmonic
Move, clap, follow musical maps, and have a blast with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Kory Katseanes, as we paint amazing pictures and stories with musical sounds. The whole family will have a wonderful experience! Rob Dunn will narrate the concert.
September 24 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL Free
Fun with BYU Opera! Excerpts from The Merry Widow
Opera is a fun way to sing and show a story in living color with costumes, set, and sound. This year, BYU Opera and the BYU Philharmonic will present some “merry” excerpts from The Merry Widow. Join us as we say farewell to the de Jong Concert Hall and celebrate 100 years of opera at BYU! You can meet and take pictures with the singers after the concert.
October 22 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
DE JONG CONCERT HALL Free
Music of the Mountain Strings!
Come with the entire family to enjoy delightful music that spans folk music genres from America, Canada, and the British Isles. You’ll be tapping your toes as Mountain Strings plays all sorts of instruments, including fiddle, bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and Irish drum (bodhran)!
March 4 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL Free
Everybody Sing! BYU Men’s Chorus and BYU Women’s Chorus
Join the amazing BYU Men’s Chorus and BYU Women’s Chorus in an exploration of the joy of joining voices together in song, an event that’s sure to be a musical delight for the entire family. When everybody sings, magic happens!
March 25 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL Free
theatre DEPARTMENT OF
AND MEDIA ARTS
RUSH TICKETS FOR BYU STUDENTS
Rush tickets will be available for BYU students for select TMA performances. Students may register online on the day of performance to be selected to purchase up to two tickets at a discounted rush price. Visit byuarts.com/y-tix for complete details.
MICROBURST THEATRE: New Work by BYU Students
by BYU Student Playwrights; directed by Kristie Post Wallace
This fast-paced new play festival showcases the best of student playwriting in an evening of 10-minute plays, workshopped and performed by an ensemble of bright young actors and dramaturgs. Support new work and become acquainted with the next generation of playwrights who will change the world. Postshow discussions follow each performance.
October 6–7
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
October 8 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE
Recommended for ages 16+ $, on sale July 26 • Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
CONTEMPORARY VOICES: Play Readings From Award-Winning Scripts
Join us for an evening of carefully curated script-in-hand readings of the best of contemporary American theatre. Engage with the work of master playwrights whose important voices might otherwise not be heard in our university community. Students bring life to these scripts through carefully rehearsed staged readings, and the audience is invited to postshow conversations about the themes, complications, and joys of these plays. Postshow discussions follow each performance.
Matilda the Musical
by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin; directed by Melanie Cartwright
October 21, 28 & November 3 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Recommended for all ages $, on sale July 26 • Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
The Clean House
by Sarah Ruhl; directed by Megan Sanborn Jones
October 20, 29 & November 5 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Recommended for ages 16+ $, on sale July 26 • Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Shakespeare in Love
by
October 22, 27 & November 4 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale July 26 • Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
BYU
YOUNG COMPANY Go, Dog. Go!
by Steve Dietz and Allison Gregory, adapted from the book by P. D. Eastman; directed by Teresa Love
A veritable canine carnival, P. D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life filled with movement, music, color, and comedy. Honoring the 60th anniversary of this I Can Read book, this rollicking free-for-all is a joyful musical celebration that children and their grown-ups will love!
November 9–11 & 16–18
Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
November 12 & 19
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
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ASL interpreted November 17
“Meet the Company” immediately following each performance.
$, on sale July 26 • Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Fabularis: Characters of Myth & Legend
TMA
Fashion Show 2022
Talented student costume and makeup designers interpret myths and legends from across world cultures to create an evening of fantasy and fashion. Mingle with designers at the reception between shows, and take a peek behind the design for stories of the runway you won’t want to miss.
December 8 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Public reception between performances
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$, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Twelve Angry Jurors
by Sherman Sergel, adapted from the teleplay by Reginald Rose; directed by David Morgan
Twelve jurors assume the responsibility of deciding the fate of an 18-year-old boy as he stands trial for murder. Tensions rise and pressure mounts as the trial unfolds, revealing the bias, prejudice, and character of each juror. The journey to a final verdict is a suspenseful and timely story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
February 11, 15–18, 22–25 & March 1–4 7:30 p.m.
February 18, 25 & March 4 2:00 p.m.
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ASL interpreted February 23 Postshow discussions February 16, 23 & March 2
Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale September 13; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Godspell
music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael Tebelak; directed by Tim Threlfall
A timeless celebration of Christian friendship, loyalty, and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, Godspell is a Tony-nominated musical for the entire family. With an updated script and score fresh from the 2012 Broadway Revival, this dance musical presents beloved New Testament parables praising the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
March 11, 14–18, 21–25 & 28–31 7:30 p.m.
March 18 & 25 2:00 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
ASL interpreted March 16
Postshow discussions March 16, 23 & 30
Recommended for ages 10+ $, on sale November 22; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
BYU YOUNG COMPANY
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare; directed by Kris Peterson
Humor, romance, and wacky escapades take center stage in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by BYU’s Young Company. It’s the hilarious fairy tale about the fickleness of love set in a fun and fanciful pajama party. In a condensed adaptation for family audiences, it’s a dream you won’t want to wake up from!
March 15–17 & 22–24
Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
March 18 & 25 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE
ASL interpreted March 23 “Meet the Company” immediately following each performance
Recommended for ages 6+ $, on sale February 7; Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni
Other Theatre and Media Arts Events
Final Cut Film Festival
The BYU Final Cut Film Festival is a student-produced, student-created film festival. Over a period of several evenings, we screen a collection of the best fiction films, documentaries, commercials, and animations that students create here at BYU. Final Cut is sponsored by the BYU Theatre and Media Arts Departments and the Student Film Association. The purpose of this festival is to encourage students to create and watch meaningful and creative media. Festival submissions are open to all current BYU students.
November 30–December 2 Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m. December 3 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Free Broadway Revue
Music Dance Theatre (MDT) students perform some of the most beloved moments in musical theatre history in a variety show filled with song, dance, love, and laughter.
April 7–8
Friday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
WES T CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE
Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 7
BFA New York Showcase
A preview of performances by acting and Music Dance Theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.
April 13–14
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
WES T CAMPUS STUDIO THEATRE
Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 7
BYU Museum of Art
Prophets, Priests, and Queens: James Tissot’s Men and Women of the Old Testament
Through December 31, 2022
Monumental Matters: Experience and Introspection in Contemporary Art
Through August 12, 2023
From the Vault: American Highlights and Recent Acquisitions
Through December 2023
Of Souls and Sacraments: Symbol and Context in Christian Art
Through 2024 Maynard Dixon: Searching for a Home Opens September 30, 2022
Romare Bearden: Artist, Activist, and Advocate of the Promised Land
Open October 15, 2022 through January 22, 2023
Wit and Vision: The Creative Collaboration of McRay Magleby and Norm Darais
Open March 3 through August 2023
Primal Forces: Earth Opens March 24, 2023
Other Exhibitions
Art Gallery
West Campus 2470, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Design Galleries
West Campus 1313 & 1319, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Parking and general admission for the BYU Museum of Art is free.
Sep.–Apr. Hours
MON 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
TUE 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
WED 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
THU 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
FRI 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
SAT 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
SUN Closed
Summer Hours
MON 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
TUE 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
WED 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
THU 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
FRI 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
SAT 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
SUN Closed
moa.byu.edu • 801.422.8287 • moa@byu.edu
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All exhibitions and dates are subject to change.
Image credits: Above: Romare Bearden, Martin Luther King—Mountain Top, 1968, screenprint, 30 x 19.5 in., ART © Romare Bearden Foundation, NY. Featured in the Romare Bearden exhibition.
Opposite page, top: Georg Baselitz, Zero Mobil 2014, [Zero Mobile] copper, patinated 83 x 282 x 83 cm | 32 2/3 x 111 x 32 2/3 in. © Georg
Baselitz 2022 Photo: Jochen Littkemann, Berlin. Featured in the Monumental Matters exhibition.
Other Events
Kristen Applebee: Alumni Achievement Lecture
Kristen Applebee is the National 2019 Outstanding Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and a 2020 top 10 finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year. As an artist, she has exhibited her work across the country in over sixty shows. She has won awards for writing and illustrating and has taught on five college campuses in three states. She currently teaches as an adjunct faculty at Wesleyan College.
October 13 Thursday, 11:00 a.m.
MADSEN RECITAL HALL Free Noteworthy
November 11–12 Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE $, on sale September 13
Vocal Point
January 6–7
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
WEST CAMPUS MAINSTAGE THEATRE $, on sale November 22
Arts Outreach
Kinnect
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Kinnect, a dance performance and teaching company that presents engaging assemblies and creative dance workshops in elementary schools and other community setting from March to May each year. kinnect@byu.edu
Traditionz
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Traditionz, an ensemble of talented BYU folk dancers that presents an educational and entertaining assembly in elementary schools and at community events throughout the month of May. traditionz@byu.edu
Young Company
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts sponsors Young Company, a touring theatre program for young audiences (TYA). Young Company partners with local schools and community organizations to perform for thousands of young people each semester. youngcompany@byu.edu
On-Campus Performances for Schools
These performances are not available to the general public. To reserve tickets for your school group, please contact JoNell Stoddard at jonell_stoddard@byu.edu beginning August 5 for fall performances and January 13 for winter performances.
Christmas Around the World
A spectacular performance featuring the rich ethnic diversity of the world through captivating choreography with more than 150 dancers and musicians in colorful costumes.
December 2 Friday, 10:00 a.m. MARRIOTT CENTER Ages 5–12 admitted
Young People's Concert: The Art of Musical Storytelling
Join us for an exciting performance featuring the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christian Smith.
January 20 Friday, 10:00 a.m.
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