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This fixed Season Ticket Package features five productions produced by the BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts. For descriptions and credits, see pp. 44–50.
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The Mill on the Floss Into the Woods Schiller’s Mary Stuart Single Wide Anne of Green Gables
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BYU Student Music Pass
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• A ny BYU School of Music performance in the Harris Fine Arts Center, Sept 2017–June 2018 including Young Ambassadors Thurs/Sat performances, A Grand Night of Opera Sat/Tues final dress rehearsals, Spring opera Wed/Thurs performances
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Faculty Recital: Sundance Trio + $ BRAVO! Renée Elise Goldsberry
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Faculty Recital: “Comedy Tonight!” with Diane Reich, Robert Brandt, & Scott Holden
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Guest Artist: Escape Ten Percussion Duo
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+ $ BYU Dance in Concert
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Primrose Memorial Concert
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$ Greek Theatre Festival: Ion
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$ Instrumental Showcase
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$ Jazz Showcase
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Faculty Recital: Alexander Woods, violin and Rex Woods, piano
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$ BRAVO! Roomful of Teeth
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Faculty Recital: Ron Brough, percussion
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October $ Choir Showcase
10/3 10/3 10/4
Guest Artist: Martin Beaver, violin + $ Glorious Story Emporium
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Faculty Recital: Christian Smith, bassoon and Eric Hansen, double bass
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Guest Artist: Academy Winds of the US Air Force
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Alumni Achievement Lecture: Liz Shropshire
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Guest Artist: Errik Hood, baritone
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Faculty Recital: Jaren Hinckley, clarinet
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BYU Spectacular!
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$ BRAVO! Julie Fowlis
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Guest Artist: Stephen Balderston, cello
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BYU Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band
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Guest Artist: Mary Bowden, trumpet
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Faculty Composition Recital
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10/19
$ BRAVO! Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge
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OcTUBAfest
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10/20 + $ Final Cut Film Festival
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A Grand Night of Opera: Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi
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Faculty Recital: Jared Pierce, piano
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Faculty Recital: Laurence Lowe, horn
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Guest Artists: Erin Hannigan, oboe and Charles Ullery, bassoon
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Faculty Recital: Orpheus Winds
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Family Concert Series: Adventures in Opera!
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Group for New Music
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$ BYU Wind Symphony
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Senior Dance Showcase
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$ University Orchestra and University Strings
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Faculty Recital: Kristen Bromley, guitar
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$ BYU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
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Guest Artist: The Cerulean Trio
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$ Folk Music Ensemble
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Faculty Recital: Scott Holden, piano
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$ University Chorale
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Family Concert Series: Jazz Makes Me Happy
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+ $ OFF THE MAP The Secret Life of Suitcases
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$ BYU Philharmonic
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Utah Crosstalk
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BYU Theatre Ballet in Concert: Carnival of the Animals
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BYU Jazz Combo Night
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Songwriter’s Showcase
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Harp Solo and Ensemble
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BYU Jazz Lab Band
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$ Winter Choirfest + $ Romeo y Julieta Faculty Recital: Neil Thornock, organ
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Evening with the Opera Chorus $ BYU Philharmonic and Concert Choir
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String Chamber Night $ BYU Synthesis
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$ University Chorale
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Songwriters Showcase $ BRAVO! The Tallis Scholars
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Evening of Dance: Turn Around
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Renée Elise Goldsberry Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for her performance as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry is equally at home in a Broadway theatre, on a film set, or on a concert hall stage. In this world-premiere concert performance of diverse musical styles, she shares some of the beloved songs and experiences that have shaped her life and helped her forge a career as one of her generation’s most electrifying artists. de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Sept 8–9, 7:30 pm $35+, on sale July 19 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
This Grammy Award–winning vocal ensemble is dedicated to mining the expressive potential of the human voice. Through study with masters of singing traditions the world over, the eight-voice group of singers continually expands its vocabulary of singing techniques and, through an ongoing commissioning process, forges a new repertoire without borders.
Karilyn Sanders
Roomful of Teeth
Pardoe Theatre Thurs, Sept 28, 7:30 pm $40, on sale Aug 14 $15 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Bonica Ayala
Show and Tell Workshop: Thurs, Sept 28, 11:00–11:50 am, Pardoe Theatre (free admission).
Julie Fowlis
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Music of the Scottish Isles Julie Fowlis’s exquisite voice, interpretation of Scottish Gaelic culture, and ability to transport folk music out of the past and into something contemporary, dynamic, and irresistible have made her an award-winning crossover star. Music of the Scottish Isles brings the rich traditions of her homeland to life in this evening of stories and songs performed with her incomparable live band. Julie Fowlis will forever be recognized for singing the theme song to Brave, Disney-Pixar’s Academy Award–winning animated film set in the medieval highlands of Scotland.
Fowlis Photography
Pardoe Theatre Wed, Oct 11, 7:30 pm $40, on sale Aug 14 $15 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Renowned jazz guitarist Julian Lage and Punch Brothers anchor Chris Eldridge craft songs that sound familiar but are never easily classified. With music that bubbles with tinges of bluegrass and folk, insinuations of jazz and pop, and hints of classical and avant-garde composition, this duo rarely settles into any one particular category. Their acoustic innovation takes Americana music in exciting new directions as they perform songs from their recently released album, Mount Royal.
Devin Pedde
Pardoe Theatre Thurs, Oct 19, 7:30 pm $35, on sale Aug 14 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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Joshua Bell, violin Alessio Bax, piano With a career spanning more than 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and conductor, Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era and continues to enchant audiences with his breathtaking virtuosity and charismatic stage presence. His restless curiosity, passion, and universal appeal have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.”
Chris Lee
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Nov 2, 7:30 pm $55+, on sale Oct 2 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
The King’s Singers Gold 50 One of the world’s most admired and successful vocal ensembles, the King’s Singers return to Provo during their extraordinary fiftieth anniversary season. From jazz standards to new commissions and medieval motets to Renaissance madrigals, this special program features music selected from multiple ages and genres performed throughout the world during the group’s illustrious history.
Andy Staples
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs–Fri, Nov 16–17, 7:30 pm $32+, on sale Oct 2 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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An Evening with Jason Robert Brown & Kelli O’Hara Known for his dazzling scores to renowned musicals of his generation, including The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Parade, and The Bridges of Madison County, Tony Award–winning composer Jason Robert Brown has been hailed as “one of Broadway’s smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim” (Philadelphia Inquirer). Tony Award–winner Kelli O’Hara has unequivocally established herself as one of Broadway’s great leading ladies in critically acclaimed productions of The King and I, South Pacific, and The Light in the Piazza.
Matthew Murphy
Join us as we present these two titans of Broadway together for this unmissable evening of music. de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Dec 14, 7:30 pm $45+, on sale Oct 30 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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Utah Symphony Thierry Fischer, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin Called “impetuous and authoritative, brilliant and beautiful” by the New York Times, Grammy Award– winning violinist Hilary Hahn returns to perform Dvořák’s dramatic Violin Concerto. The program also continues Utah Symphony’s multi-season study of the early Haydn symphonies and includes selections from Dvořák’s irresistible Slavonic Dances, which made him an international star in 1878.
Michael Patrick O’Leary
Haydn: Symphony no. 8 “Le soir” Dvořák: Selections from Slavonic Dances Dvořák: Violin Concerto de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Jan 4, 7:30 pm $30+, on sale Nov 20 $10–20 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Utah Symphony Thierry Fischer, conductor Stephen Hough, piano Stephen Hough, “one of the finest pianists of the age” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), performs Rachmaninoff’s boldly romantic Piano Concerto No. 1. Preceding it is a newly discovered gem by the young Stravinsky, Funeral Song, performed only once before becoming lost for more than a century. It was composed just before his first big success (and this program’s big finish)—the colorful, hugely imaginative score for the ballet The Firebird.
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Jan 11, 7:30 pm $25+, on sale Nov 20 $10–20 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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Sim Canetty-Clark
Stravinsky: Funeral Song Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no. 1 Stravinsky: The Firebird
Brittany App
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The Peking Acrobats Pushing the boundaries of human ability, the Peking Acrobats defy gravity with astonishing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Time-honored music, performed live by musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments, combines with high-tech special effects and impressive athleticism to create a showcase of culture with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival.
Tom Meinhold Photography
Brittany App
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Jan 19–20, 7:30 pm Sat, Jan 20, 2:00 pm $27+, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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The Secret Life of Suitcases OFF THE MAP is generously supported by the Mary Lou Fulton Endowment in Theatre and Media Arts
Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker Workaholic Larry has no time for fun, but that quickly changes when his fantastical, flying suitcase takes him on a thrilling global adventure! Celebrating a handmade aesthetic in a digital world, this intimate, big-hearted piece of puppet theatre for youth is the first-ever coproduction between Ailie Cohen, one of Scotland’s leading puppet creators, and the Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences. 50 minutes, Recommended age 4+ Nelke Theatre Wed, Jan 24, 7:00 pm Thurs–Sat, Jan 25–27, 6:30 pm Sat, Jan 27, 1:00 pm $11–15, on sale Nov 20
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Macbeth Out of Chaos U.S. Premiere! Shakespeare’s classic tale of blind ambition in medieval Scotland mixes with 21st century sensibilities in this exhilarating, high-octane adaptation by some of Europe’s most exciting theatre-makers. Two actors inhabit 20 characters and bring them to life with all of the drama, intrigue, and madness for which this timeless story has become famous. 80 minutes, Recommended age 12+
Alex Brenner
Pardoe Theatre Thurs–Sat, Jan 25–27, 8:00 pm Sat, Jan 27, 2:30 pm $13–17, on sale Nov 20
The Fever 600 Highwaymen The latest work by this Brooklyn-based ensemble tests the limits of individual and collective responsibility and our willingness to be there for one another. Performed in complete collaboration with the audience, The Fever examines how we assemble, organize and care for the bodies around us. Who will you be when our eyes are on you? What will we see when we all look your way?
Maria Baranova
75 minutes, Recommended age 14+ Pardoe Theatre Thurs–Sat, Feb 1–3, 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm $22–25, on sale Nov 20 Funded in part by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Theater Project, with lead funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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Jake Shimabukuro Honolulu’s Jake Shimabukuro has elevated the ukulele from a beloved Hawaiian folk instrument to a world-class tool, fearlessly traversing boundaries and putting his inspired touch on everything from Island standards to popular tunes and, most recently, classical symphonic concertos. This solo concert brings him to Provo for the first time with an adventurous and engaging program of signature tunes and new compositions.
Wu Man & The Huayin Shadow Puppet Band Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man joins with the brilliant Huayin Shadow Puppet Band for an evening of old-time traditional music and shadow puppetry. Amid shouts and the strumming of lutes and fiddles, the percussion of clappers and the ringing of gongs, the band sings and plays about rural life in remote China, painting an aural picture of places and sounds rarely heard in the West.
Kayoko Yamamoto
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Feb 15, 7:30 pm $32+, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Supported, in part, by BYU Asian Studies; Utah Division of Arts and Museums; Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF); and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Stephen Kahn
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Mar 1, 7:30 pm $22, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
A Whole New World of
Alan Menken An Evening of Stories and Songs Spend an evening with legendary songwriter Alan Menken—eight-time Oscar winner and Tony Award winner—as he shares the stories and songs behind a three-decade career of hit movies and musicals, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin, Newsies, and more.
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de Jong Concert Hall Wed–Thurs, Mar 7–8, 7:30 pm $55+, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
BRAVO Ballet! An Evening of Dance with Robert Fairchild, Megan Fairchild, and Friends Curated by Megan Fairchild and Robert Fairchild It’s a family affair when Utah siblings Robert Fairchild and Megan Fairchild, currently both principal dancers with New York City Ballet, curate and star in an exciting program of ballets by choreographers of yesterday and today. Joined by several of their friends from New York’s internationally acclaimed ballet companies, this promises to be a truly special night to remember.
Paul Kolnik
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Mar 16–17, 7:30 pm $45+, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Chick Corea Composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis, this distinguished big band draws from an extensive repertoire including original compositions as well as the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other great jazz composers. Universally acclaimed keyboardist, composer, and bandleader Chick Corea—winner of 22 Grammy Awards—joins the ensemble for a thrilling night of music making. de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Mar 20, 7:30 pm $55+, on sale Nov 20 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni Supported by Marcus and Andrea Hutchins
Nancy Peery Marriott Vocal Artist Series
Lawrence Brownlee The most in-demand American tenor in the world in the bel canto repertoire, Lawrence Brownlee continues to astonish audiences with the elegance and agility of his instrument. From firmly American roots, Brownlee has become a star on the international opera and recital scenes, lauded for the seemingly effortless beauty of his voice.
Derek Blanks
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Apr 3, 7:30 pm $25, on sale Mar 5 $10 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
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The Taming of the Shrew Actors From The London Stage To woo, or not to woo: that may well be the question in Padua for suitors and sisters alike when five highly accomplished British actors—bearing credits from the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain, and Shakespeare’s Globe, among others—play all the parts in this lean and lively production of Shakespeare’s boisterous, fiery comedy.
Pardoe Theatre Thurs–Sat, Apr 12–14, 7:30 pm Sat, Apr 14, 2:00 pm $22+, on sale Mar 5 $5 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Peter Ringenberg
Recommended age 10+
The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips, conductor Founded in 1973 by conductor Peter Phillips, this London-based chamber choir has become the leading exponent of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world. Equally at home in St. Paul’s Cathedral or concert halls across the globe, the ensemble makes its long-awaited Utah return alongside two of the BYU School of Music’s premier choral ensembles, BYU Singers and BYU Concert Choir, who join our guests for two pieces on the program. de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Apr 18, 7:30 pm $20+, on sale Mar 5 $5 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
Peter Ringenberg
Supported by Sandefur Schmidt
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BYU DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
BYU Dance in Concert Edwin Austin, artistic director This treasured season opener features performances by BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, and Theatre Ballet. de Jong Concert Hall Thurs–Fri, Sept 21–22, 7:30 pm Sat, Sept 23, 2:00 pm $9–16, on sale Aug 14 Sat, Sept 23, 11:00 am $6
Senior Dance Showcase A concert of diverse performances highlighting the artistry and style of the graduating seniors.
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Tabitha Sumsion Christopher Peddecord
Samantha Little Photography
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Jaren Wilkey/BYU
Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building Fri–Sat, Dec 8–9, 7:30 pm, Free Fri, Mar 23, 7:30 pm, Free Sat, Mar 24, 2:00 pm, Free
DANCE
Ballet Showcase Suzi Wood, artistic director Ballet Showcase presents engaging classical and contemporary choreography by ballet faculty, with the excerpt of “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals by guest artist BYU Theatre Ballet. Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building Fri–Sat, Nov 17–18, 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 18, 2:00 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
BYU Theatre Ballet in Concert Shayla Bott, artistic director BYU Theatre Ballet presents the magical children’s ballet, Carnival of the Animals, to the delightful musical suite by Saint-Saëns. Don’t miss this chance to be drawn into this otherworldly carnival with giant puppets, enchanting costuming, and exceptional dancing! Arrive early for the Prince and Princess Party prior to the performances in your royal best.
Christopher Peddecord
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs–Sat, Feb 1–3, 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 3, 2:00 pm $16. on sale Nov 20 $2 off with BYU or student ID $7 off for children age 2-11
BALLET
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BYU DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
BYU Dancesport
US National
BYU Ballroom Dance
Championships
Amateur Dancesport
in Concert
The BYU Dancesport Championships is one of the most exciting amateur competitions in the Intermountain West. This two-day event offers a culminating experience for students enrolled in ballroom dance classes during fall semester and attracts dancers of all levels and ages who participate in ballroom and Latin dance competitions. Dancers and spectators experience enthusiastic, fast performances that are entertaining and exciting.
Championships
Curt Holman, artistic director
Hosted by BYU, this competition draws the top amateur ballroom dancers from across the United States, who vie for national titles in all categories of ballroom dance, including Latin, ballroom, rhythm, smooth, and formation team. Additionally, BYU students compete in class competitions as a culminating experience for winter semester. Known as one of the premier amateur dance competitions in the world, it is enthusiastically received by thousands of fans in the Marriott Center.
Members of the BYU Ballroom Dance Company enthusiastically present their annual concert. This fast-paced, entertaining show promises to thrill audiences as highly skilled ballroom dancers present creative choreography in stunning costumes to beautiful music.
Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom Fri–Sat, Nov 10–11, all day On sale Oct 23
Marriott Center Fri–Sat, Apr 6–7, 7:30 pm Sat, Apr 7, 2:00 pm $17, on sale Mar 14
Marriott Center Wed–Sat, Mar 7–10, all day On sale Feb 5
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BALLROOM
dancEnsemble
BYU Contemporary Dance
dancEnsemble
Kate Monson, artistic director
in Concert
Kate Monson, artistic director
The members of dancEnsemble wrestle with the creative process from inception to performance by creating most of the pieces on the program. Each student is part of an intensive choreographic process with mentoring by the faculty director, which results in a highly enjoyable, refined concert that reflects the students’ personal voices.
Nathan Balser, artistic director
The members of dancEnsemble wrestle with the creative process from inception to performance by creating most of the pieces on the program. Each student is part of an intensive choreographic process with mentoring by the faculty director, which results in a highly enjoyable, refined concert that reflects the students’ personal voices.
Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building Fri–Sat, Nov 10–11, 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 10, 2:00 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
This concert features a collection of choreography celebrating the new and innovative alongside the classical and established. Masterworks from the Nikolais Foundation and the late faculty member Caroline Prohosky excite the eye and challenge the mind while new creations from national guests Omar Olivas and current faculty members Kate Monson, Kori Wakamatsu, and Nathan Balser will ignite the senses and stir the heart. Join us for a look into the past and future of dance!
Dance Studio Theatre, Richards Building Fri–Sat, Mar 9–10, 7:30 pm Sat, Mar 10, 2:00 pm $7, on sale Feb 5
Samantha Little Photography
Pardoe Theatre Thurs–Sat, Feb 15–17, 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 17, 2:00 pm $13, on sale Nov 20
CONTEMPORARY
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Christmas Around the World Jeanette Geslison, artistic director The concert features the rich ethnic diversity of the world through captivating choreography with more than 200 dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful costumes, featuring artists from Minzu University in China. Pre-show festival in the concourse starting one hour prior to concert.
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Marriott Center Fri–Sat, Dec 1–2, 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 2, 2:00 pm $16–22, on sale Oct 30 $5–6 off with BYU or student ID
International Folk Dance Ensemble Jeanette Geslison, artistic director Journey The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble presents Journey, a 90-minute voyage of dance and music through the heartbeat of the world’s cultures. You will see Irish hard shoe, American clogging, Ukrainian Hopak, exotic dances from India, and many more.
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Covey Center for the Arts 425 W. Center Street, Provo, 801-852-7007 Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 pm $13, on sale Dec 1 $2 off for students or seniors
WORLD
Living Legends Janielle Christensen, artistic director Seasons Living Legends captures the essence of ancient and modern culture in a panorama of Latin American, Native American, and Polynesian song and dance. Traditions come to life as talented descendants of these cultures blend authentic choreography, intricate costumes, and heart-pounding music into one captivating show.
Jaren Wilkey/BYU
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Feb 23–24, 7:30 pm $13, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni
WORLD
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Instrumental
BYU Wind Symphony*
BYU Symphonic Band* BYU Cougar
Showcase*
Donald Peterson, conductor
Kirt Saville, conductor
Marching Band*
BYU Wind Symphony Philharmonic Symphonic Band Symphony Orchestra
Music from the Land Down Under The Wind Symphony prepares for its May 2018 tour to Australia with a variety of works by Australian composers Percy Grainger, David Stanhope, and Ralph Hultgren. Darrell Babidge, faculty baritone soloist will be featured.
A Song or a Dance A concert of dances from Texas, England, and Italy along with original songs that will touch your soul.
Fred McInnis, director
de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Sept 26, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Aug 14
de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Nov 3, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
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de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Nov 7, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
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! de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Nov 14, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
BANDS
BYU Wind Symphony
BYU Wind Symphony*
BYU Symphonic Band*
and Symphonic Band*
Donald Peterson, conductor
Kirt Saville, conductor
Donald Peterson, conductor Kirt Saville, conductor
Resounding Praises “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”—one of the bestknown Christian hymns—inspires this concert, which features two celebrated works that are built upon this powerful melody: Claude T. Smith’s “Variations on a Theme by Louis Bourgeois” and David Maslanka’s Symphony no. 4. Other works include Morten Lauridsen’s inspiring “O Magnum Mysterium.”
Fantastical Dreams Journey through imagination and whimsy in a vision of dreams from “Arachnophobia” to “Ghost Train.”
Selected works by each ensemble with a finale combining the bands for Alfred Reed’s epic “Russian Christmas Music.” de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Dec 12, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 30
Symphonic Band* Kirt Saville, conductor Travelers in a Foreign Land Works include “Bookmarks from Japan” by Julie Giroux and “Shadow Rituals” by Michael Markowski and world premiere of “Traveler in a Foreign Land” by Caleb Cuzner, BM candidate in music composition. de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Feb 10, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Nov 20
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Feb 14, 7:30 pm $11 on sale Nov 11 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
University Bands Fred McInnis, conductor Nicholas Ayala, conductor Alan Simpson, conductor de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Mar 27, 7:30 pm $4, on sale Feb 5
*LIVE STREAMING To learn more, visit liveconcerts.byu.edu.
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Apr 4, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Mar 5
BYU Wind Symphony* Donald Peterson, conductor Bon Voyage Concert The final concert before the BYU Wind Symphony departs for Australia, that will feature varied program of Sousa marches, student soloists, band classics, orchestral transcriptions, and a combined choral and instrumental work with guest conductor Andrew Crane. The final selection, Respighi’s powerful “Pines of the Appian Way,” adds antiphonal brass for a unforgettable experience de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Apr 13, 7:30 pm $11 on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
The BYU School of Music thanks Zions Bank for its generous support.
BANDS
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Choir Showcase
BYU Singers and
BYU Men’s Chorus
Celebration of
BYU Singers Concert Choir Men’s Chorus Women’s Chorus
Concert Choir*
and Women’s Chorus*
Christmas*
Andrew Crane, conductor Rosalind Hall, conductor
Rosalind Hall, conductor Jean Applonie, conductor
BYU Combined Choirs and Philharmonic
de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Oct 3, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Aug 14
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Nov 8, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Nov 10–11, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Dec 1–2, 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 2, 3:00 pm $17, on sale Oct 30 $5 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Nathalie Van Empel
To learn about auditions for BYU choirs, visit byuchoirs.com.
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CHOIRS
Sandefur Schmidt
*LIVE STREAMING To learn more, visit liveconcerts.byu.edu.
University Chorale
BYU Men’s Chorus*
BYU Concert Choir
Summer Chorale
Paul Broomhead, conductor Wenhao Mu, conductor
Rosalind Hall, conductor
and Philharmonic*
Paul Broomhead, conductor
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs–Fri, Mar 22–23, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Feb 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Happy 100TH Leonard Bernstein
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Aug 9, 7:30 pm, Free
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Dec 13, 7:30 pm $4, on sale Oct 30
Winter Choirfest* BYU Singers Concert Choir Men’s Chorus Women’s Chorus de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Feb 6, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
BYU Women’s Chorus* Jean Applonie, conductor de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Mar 30, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Feb 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
BYU Singers*
BYU Singers, Concert
Andrew Crane, conductor
Choir, and Baroque
de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Apr 6, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Ensemble An evening of dazzling Baroque masterpieces including Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Lauda Jerusalem St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 65 East 500 North, Orem Wed, Mar 7, 7:30 pm, Free
CHOIRS
Overture to Candide Three Dance Variations from Fancy Free Chichester Psalms Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs Suite from On the Waterfront de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Apr 10, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
BYU Men’s Chorus Rosalind Hall, conductor Assembly Hall, Temple Square Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 pm, Free
University Chorale Paul Broomhead, conductor de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Apr 17, 7:30 pm $4, on sale Mar 5
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BYU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Jazz Showcase
BYU Jazz Voices
BYU Jazz Ensemble*
BYU Synthesis*
BYU Synthesis Jazz Ensemble Jazz Voices Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band
Emily Merrell, director
Mark Ammons, director
Ray Smith, director
Known for their evocative storytelling and lyric interpretation, BYU Jazz Voices creates complex harmonies, tight grooves, improvisation, and a unique combination of vocalists and instrumentalists.
Deck the halls with jazzy music as the Jazz Ensemble performs timeless Christmas classics to get the season rolling!
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Dec 6, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 30 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Sept 27, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Aug 14
BYU Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band Steve Call, director Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Oct 12, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Nov 15, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
BYU Jazz Combo Night Ray Smith, director Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Nov 16, 7:30 pm, Free
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de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Nov 28, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
BYU Jazz Lab Band David Faires, director Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Dec 5, 7:30 pm, Free
BYU Jazz Voices and Jazz Ensemble* Emily Merrell, director Mark Ammons, director L’Amour! What better way to celebrate the season of love than a warm and cozy evening of jazz standards all about love! de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Feb 13, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Nov 20 JAZZ
Nathalie Van Empel
Essentially Ellington
BYU Jazz Legacy
BYU Jazz Voices
BYU Synthesis*
Regional Jazz Festival* Dixieland Band
Emily Merrell, director
Ray Smith, director
Ray Smith, director
Steve Call, director
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Feb 16–17, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
New Orleans trombonist, Lucien Barbarin.
Known for their evocative storytelling and lyric interpretation, BYU Jazz Voices creates complex harmonies, tight grooves, improvisation, and a unique combination of vocalists and instrumentalists.
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Apr 11, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Mar 9, 7:30 pm, Free
BYU Jazz Combo Night BYU Jazz Ensemble* Ray Smith, director
Mark Ammons, director
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Apr 18, 7:30 pm, Free
Isn’t it spring yet? The Jazz Ensemble celebrates music of all the seasons and gets you ready for spring!
Nathalie Van Empel
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Mar 14, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Feb 5
JAZZ
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Mar 27, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Feb 5
BYU Jazz Lab Band David Faires, director Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Mar 29, 7:30 pm, Free
*LIVE STREAMING To learn more, visit liveconcerts.byu.edu.
Nathalie Van Empel
BYU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Instrumental
BYU Baroque
Celebration of
BYU Chamber Orchestra*
Showcase*
Ensemble
Christmas*
Kory Katseanes, conductor
BYU Philharmonic Wind Symphony Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Band
Alexander Woods, director
BYU Philharmonic and Combined Choirs
Elgar: Chanson de Nuit Delius: Irmelin Prelude Holst: Marching Song Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music Handel: Water Music
de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Sept 26, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Aug 14
Symphony Orchestra* Christian Smith, conductor de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Nov 1, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 2
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Nov 14, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
BYU Philharmonic* Kory Katseanes, conductor
de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, Dec 1–2, 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 2, 3:00 pm $17, on sale Oct 30 $5 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Symphony Orchestra*
Berlioz: Nuits d’ete Christian Smith, conductor Diane Reich, soprano Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe, Suite no. 2 de Jong Concert Hall Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade Tues, Dec 5, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Oct 30 de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Nov 15, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
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de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Dec 8, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 30 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
University Orchestra & University Strings de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Dec 9, 2:00 pm $4, on sale Oct 30
ORCHESTRAS
BYU Philharmonic*
BYU Philharmonic*
Symphony Orchestra*
University Orchestra
Kory Katseanes, conductor
Kory Katseanes, conductor
& University Strings
Lopez: Disquieted Serenity Ravel: Suite from Mother Goose Stephen Heyde, guest conductor Strauss: Alsa Sprach Zarathustra
Evening of Concertos Annual concert featuring junior, senior, and graduate student soloists selected through the BYU School of Music concerto competition.
Christian Smith, conductor Eric Hansen, double bass
de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Feb 9, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Symphony Orchestra*
de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Mar 13, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Feb. 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU Baroque
Concerto Concert Annual concert featuring freshman and sophomore soloists selected through the BYU School of Music concerto competition.
Ensemble, Singers,
de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Mar 6, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Feb. 5
and Concert Choir An evening of dazzling Baroque masterpieces including Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Lauda Jerusalem St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 65 East 500 North, Orem Wed, Mar 7, 7:30 pm, Free
de Jong Concert Hall Wed, Mar 28, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Feb 5
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Apr 7, 2:00 pm $4, on sale Mar 5
BYU Philharmonic
BYU Chamber
and Concert Choir*
Orchestra* Kory Katseanes, conductor Mendelssohn: Scherzo Hicks: Akeldama Faure: Masques and Bergamasques Haydn: Symphony no. 60, “Il Distrato” de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Mar 29, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Feb 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Happy 100TH Leonard Bernstein Overture to Candide Three Dance Variations from Fancy Free Chichester Psalms Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs Suite from On the Waterfront de Jong Concert Hall Tues, Apr 10, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Nathalie Van Empel
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A Grand Night of Opera: Puccini’s
Evening with the
Opera Scenes
Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi*
Opera Chorus
Joshua Lindsay, director
Music by Giacomo Puccini BYU Philharmonic Kory Katseanes, conductor Joshua Lindsay, director
Joshua Lindsay, director
Madsen Recital Hall Wed–Sat, Feb 21–24, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Nov 20
Two operas for the price of one! Come prepared to cry and laugh in one evening. Experience the powerful music and heart-wrenching story of Suor Angelica, a tragic opera about a woman sent to a convent by her family after a scandal arises. Then laugh aloud in Gianni Schicchi, the hilarious story of a greedy family’s scheme to stake a claim on their kinsman’s estate. de Jong Concert Hall Previews Sat, Tues, Oct 21, 24, 7:30 pm Wed–Sat, Oct 25–28, 7:30 pm $16, on sale Aug 14 $3–4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni $11 final dress rehearsals 34 BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Dec 6, 7:30 pm, Free
Young Artists of Voice Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Thurs, Sat, Jan 16, 18, 20 7:30 pm, Free
Evening with the Opera Chorus Joshua Lindsay, director Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Apr 10, 7:30 pm, Free
OPERA
Jaren Wilkey/BYU
Young Ambassadors
Broadway Revue
Welcome Home Randy Boothe, artistic director Eric Hansen, music director
Pardoe Theatre Fri–Sat, Feb 23–24, 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 24, 2:00 pm $11, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
Presenting their new production, Welcome Home, BYU Young Ambassadors deliver dynamic choreography and an eclectic musical lineup of international hits featuring music by Billy Joel, Rascal Flatts, Justin Timberlake, Judy Garland, Chicago, Brad Paisley, and Frank Sinatra. Broadway show tunes from Hamilton, Footloose, Aladdin, In the Heights, Singin’ in the Rain, and The Wizard of Oz represent decades of the best in entertainment. BYU Young Ambassadors invite you to a family celebration with their new musical revue—Welcome Home. de Jong Concert Hall Thurs–Sat, Mar 1–3, 7:30 pm Sat, Mar 3, 2:00 pm $13, on sale Nov 20 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
MUSIC DANCE THEATRE
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BFA New York Showcase Nelke Theatre Thurs–Fri, Apr 12–13, 7:00, 9:00 pm $6, on sale Mar 5
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Sundance Trio Geralyn Giovannetti, oboe Christian Smith, bassoon Jed Moss, piano Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Sept 7, 7:30 pm, Free
Comedy Tonight! Diane Reich, soprano Robert Brandt, baritone Scott Holden, piano Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Sept 8, 7:30 pm, Free
Alexander Woods, violin Rex Woods, piano
Mindi Acosta
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Sept 27, 7:30 pm, Free
Ron Brough, percussion In his final faculty recital at BYU, Ron welcomes his colleagues, Jeremy Grimshaw, Matt Coleman, Fred McInnis, Jay Lawrence, and April Clayton. de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Sept 28, 7:30 pm, Free
Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Oct 7, 7:30 pm, Free
Christian Smith, bassoon Eric Hansen, double bass Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Oct 4, 5:30 pm, Free
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FACULTY ARTISTS
Faculty Composition Recital
Jared Pierce, piano
Steven Ricks Michael Hicks Christian Asplund Stephen Jones Neil Thornock
Beethoven: The Early Sonatas, op. 2 Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Oct 26, 7:30 pm, Free Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Oct 25, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Oct 17, 7:30 pm, Free
Laurence Lowe, horn
Orpheus Winds April Clayton, flute Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Geralyn Giovannetti, oboe Christian Smith, bassoon Laurence Lowe, horn Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Oct 28, 7:30 pm, Free
Kristen Bromley, guitar Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Nov 3, 7:30 pm, Free
Scott Holden, piano Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Nov 4, 8:30 pm
Deseret String Quartet
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Free FACULTY ARTISTS
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Alexander Woods, violin Monte Belknap, violin Claudine Bigelow, viola Michelle Kesler, cello
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Q’d Up Ray Smith, woodwinds Ron Saltmarsh, guitar Steve Lindeman, piano/organ Eric Hansen, bass Jay Lawrence, drums Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Jan 24, 7:30 pm, Free
Lorenzo Verde, guitar
Michelle Kesler, cello
Stephen Beus, piano
Museum of Art Sat, Nov 18, 3:00 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Jan 9, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Jan 26, 7:30 pm, Free
Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Christian Smith, bassoon Jared Pierce, piano
Jaren Wilkey/BYU
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Feb 16, 7:30 pm, Free
Neil Thornock, organ
Jaren Wilkey/BYU
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Feb 8, 7:30 pm, Free
Deseret String Quartet
Matt Coleman,
Orpheus Winds
Alexander Woods, violin Monte Belknap, violin Claudine Bigelow, viola Michelle Kesler, cello
percussion
April Clayton, flute Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Geralyn Giovannetti, oboe Christian Smith, bassoon Laurence Lowe, horn
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Feb 27, 7:30 pm, Free
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Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Mar 2, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Mar 22, 7:30 pm, Free
FACULTY ARTISTS
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation
Make family memories by attending the Family Concert Series, created to introduce the joy of music to children. All family members are encouraged to attend, even infants! Thanks to a generous grant from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation, all Family Concert Series events are free. No tickets required.
Adventures in Opera
Pictures in Sound
Excerpts from A Grand Night of Opera
BYU Philharmonic
You and your family are invited on an exciting journey to the amazing world of opera. Explore the imaginations of famous composers, poetic librettists, emotionally powerful singers, expressive instrumentalists, elegant costume designers, illuminating lighting designers, and much, much more! Bring your binoculars and see how captivating, fascinating, and intriguing the world of opera can be!
Move, clap, follow musical maps, and have a great time as the BYU Philharmonic and director Kory Katseanes take you on an exciting musical tour! The whole family will have a wonderful time as you hear composers use musical instruments to create pictures in sound. After the concert you can visit with musical instruments of every “color”!
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Oct 28, 11:00 a.m., Free
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Feb 10, 11:00 a.m., Free
Jazz Makes Me Happy
Singing Magic
BYU Jazz Ensemble
BYU Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus
Toes gotta tap! Fingers gotta snap! Bodies gotta move! Feel that happy groove! You’ll hear a trumpet that whinnies like a horse, a trombone that moos like a cow, saxophones that squawk like geese, and drums that sound the beat of the jungle! Come join the Jazz Ensemble and Mark Ammons for a morning of fun jazz music—sure to help you chase your blues away and get you feeling happy.
Join the amazing BYU Men’s Chorus and BYU Women’s Chorus (led by their enchanting conductors, Rosalind Hall and Jean Applonie, respectively) in a thrilling and exciting exploration of the magic of singing. Your whole family will be spellbound under their magical musical charms!
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Nov 4, 11:00 a.m., Free
FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Mar 24, 11:00 a.m., Free
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Group for New Music
Utah Crosstalk
Group for New Music
Faculty and student performers present works by BYU faculty composers, guest composers, and prominent composers who have made significant contributions to experimental and art music in the 20th and 21st centuries.
BYU’s Group for Computer Music (G4CM) appears on this UTXtalk concert to present works by guest composer Dan Trueman. Come see us use video game tethers and metronomes to make music! Additional electronic works from the studios at BYU and the U of U will round out the program.
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Mar 15, 7:30 pm, Free
Group for New Music
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Mar 21, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Jan 27, 7:30 pm, Free Iarla Ó Lionáird
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Nov 1, 7:30 pm, Free
Group for New Music
Mark A. Philbrick/BYU
Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Nov 8, 7:30 pm, Free
Evening of Percussion* Evening of Percussion* de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Nov 4, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Oct 2 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Apr 14, 7:30 pm $11, on sale Mar 5 $4 off with BYU or student ID $1 off for senior citizens or alumni
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*LIVE STREAMING To learn more, visit liveconcerts.byu.edu.
NEW MUSIC/PERCUSSION
Errik Hood, baritone
John Schlia Photography
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Oct 6, 7:30 pm, Free
Escape Ten Percussion Duo With an array of percussion instruments, this energetic program includes new works composed for the duo, each with a unique style. Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Sept 21, 7:30 pm, Free
Stephen Balderston, cello Professor of cello at DePaul University School of Music. He has performed solo works and chamber music with Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Christoph Eschenbach, Lynn Harrell, Yo-Yo Ma, Menahem Pressler, Gil Shaham, Joseph Silverstein, and Pinchas Zukerman. Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Oct 11, 7:30 pm, Free
Double Reed Roundup Charles Ullery, bassoon Erin Hannigan, oboe
FOUR Jazz Quartet
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Oct 27, 7:30 pm, Free
The Cerulean Trio
Mark Watkins, alto sax Ray Smith, alto sax Sandon Mayhew, tenor sax Jon Gudmundson, baritone sax
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Nov 4, 5:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Mar 17, 7:30 pm, Free
Utah Saxophone Quartet
Primrose Memorial
Ray Smith, soprano sax Daron Bradford, alto sax David Feller, tenor sax Gaylen Smith, baritone sax
Concert Paul Neubauer, viola James Dunham, viola Thula Ngwenyama, viola The Primrose Memorial Concert honors legendary violist William Primrose (1904–1982). This year’s annual concert features three violists from around the globe, who, like Primrose, distinguish themselves on the instrument and promote its scholarship. Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Sept 22, 7:30 pm, Free
Martin Beaver, violin Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Oct 3, 7:30 pm, Free
Academy Winds of the US Air Force This innovative sextet, with musicians from every section, creates an eclectic performance sure to please every audience member. Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Oct 5, 7:30 pm Free tickets at the BYU Ticket Offices GUEST ARTISTS
Zéphyros Wind Quintet
Mary Elizabeth Bowden, trumpet Classical Trumpeter and Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden has been described by Gramophone Magazine as “brilliant” and “radiant in new repertoire for trumpet.” Bowden, a Yamaha Performing Artist, is highly regarded for her artistry and virtuosity as a soloist, and has been praised for the clarity, purity and power of her sound. Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Oct 13, 7:30 pm, Free
Named after the Greek god of the West Wind, this group was the first wind quintet to win both the First and Grand Prizes at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in 1995, after which they began touring the United States.
Utah Saxophone Quartet was formed at BYU in 1983 as an exemplary ensemble for saxophone students and to provide a performance outlet for its members. Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Mar 28, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Nov 10, 7:30 pm, Free
American Piano Duo Jeffrey Shumway Del Parkinson Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Jan 17, 7:30 pm, Free
David Cowley, oboe David Cowley is one of the leading oboists in Great Britain and is well known to BBC television, radio, and internet audiences around the world. Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Apr 5, 7:30 pm, Free
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BYU SCHOOL OF MUSIC
OcTUBAfest
TubaChristmas
American Piano
Woodwind Chamber
Madsen Recital Hall Kevin Wass, Texas Tech. tuba professor Fri, Oct 20, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Dec 2, noon, Free
Quartet
Night
Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Feb 15, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Nov 20
Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Apr 6, 7:30 pm, Free
OcTUBAfest Workshop Sat, Oct 21, 9:00 am, Free Grand OcTUBAfest Concert Sat, Oct 21, 7:30 pm, Free
Woodwind Chamber Night Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Dec 7, 7:30 pm, Free
Songwriters Showcase Folk Music Ensemble Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Nov 28, 7:30 pm, Free
String Chamber Night Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Nov 29, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Dec 12, 7:30 $7, on sale Oct 30
Brass Chamber Night Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Dec 13, 7:30 pm, Free
Harp Solo and Ensemble
Folk Music Ensemble Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Mar 7, 7:30 pm $7, on sale Feb. 5
Trombone Choir Madsen Recital Hall Fri, Mar 23, 7:30 pm, Free
Harp Solo and Ensemble
String Chamber Night Madsen Recital Hall Wed, Apr 11, 7:30 pm, Free
Brass Chamber Night Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Apr 12, 7:30 pm, Free
Songwriters Showcase Madsen Recital Hall Tues, Apr 17, 7:30 pm, Free
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Mar 24, 3:00 pm, Free
Todd Wakefield/BYU
Madsen Recital Hall Sat, Dec 2, 7:00 pm, Free
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MUSIC EVENTS
MUSIC THAT INSPIRES AND ENTERTAINS BYU SINGERS | BYU CONCERT CHOIR | BYU MEN’S CHORUS | BYU WOMEN’S CHORUS BYU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | BYU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | BYU WIND SYMPHONY BYU SYNTHESIS | BYU VOCAL POINT | BYU NOTEWORTHY | BYU YOUNG AMBASSADORS Q’D UP | SUNDANCE TRIO | WOODSMUSICK | THE AMERICAN PIANO DUO | AND MORE
BYU RECORDS – NEW ALBUMS
TANTARA RECORDS – NEW ALBUMS
BYU WOMEN’S CHORUS
WOODSMUSICK
Nature Divine (Digital EP)
Richard Faith: Neo-romantic Music for Mixed Chamber Ensemble
This new EP brings together four beautiful and uplifting pieces including “Tundra” (watch the music video on YouTube), “Vestigia,” “Psalm 8,” and “Two Strings, but One Voice.” Available on iTunes, Spotify, and other digital platforms.
Woodsmusick, comprised of Alexander Woods, Aubrey Woods, Garrick Woods, Rex Woods, and Christian Smith, perform the music of Richard Faith and includes two pieces composed for the ensemble. Available 5/19/2017
Available 6/2/2017
BYU SINGERS
SUNDANCE TRIO
BYU Singers’ debut album under conductor Dr. Andrew Crane combines classical and contemporary sacred choral music. From English Renaissance to LDS hymns to bluegrass, the choir inspires with its trademark beautiful sound, sparkling precision, and expressive artistry.
The title of this album is inspired by an original composition from composer Alyssa Morris—an exciting piece infused with humor, tenderness, and spontaneity. Neoromantic and Latininfused music rounds out this compilation for a rich listening experience.
Come and Sing unto the Lord
Available 10/6/2017
Up and Away
Available 10/6/2017
BYU NOTEWORTHY
ANDREW MAXFIELD
Beloved hymn favorites such as “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” meet fresh, original songs of worship in a collection of thoughtful, spiritual, and uplifting pieces performed with unique harmonies and in a rich, expressive style.
Hailed as “the perfect musical complement to the poetry of Wendell Berry,” this album pairs original recordings of Mr. Berry reading his poetry with choral music and art songs by composer Andrew Maxfield.
How Sweet the Sound: Songs of Inspiration
Available 10/20/2017
Celebrating Wendell Berry in Music
Available 9/15/2017
RECENT MUSIC VIDEOS: WATCH ONLINE AT YOUTUBE.COM BYU COMBINED CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA • O Come, All Ye Faithful BYU WOMEN’S CHORUS • Tundra (by Ola Gjeilo) BYU NOTEWORTHY • Angels We Have Heard on High • Unsteady • Feeling Good
BYU music CDs and DVDs can be purchased at BYUMusicStore.com or by calling 1-800-879-1555. Recordings can also be purchased at Deseret Book, Seagull Book, BYU Store, and wherever BYU music is sold.
BYU VOCAL POINT • BYUtv’s Christmas Under the Stars Concert • It Is Well with My Soul • Beauty and the Beast Medley (feat. Lexi Walker) • You Will Be Found • EDM Mashup BYU YOUNG AMBASSADORS • Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down) • Chigago Medley (YA Band)
BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
BYU Young Company
The Glorious Story Emporium Directed by Patrick Livingston Nelke Theatre Oct 4–6, 11–13, 7:00 pm Oct 7, 14, 2:00, 4:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Oct 5 $7–8, on sale Aug 14 $2 off for children ages 4–11 Recommended age: 4+ Come one, come all to an evening of magical storytelling where the audience sets the plot in motion in Young Company’s first-ever long-form improvisation show! Perfect for all ages, this delightful play boasts a troupe of quick-witted actors who create a new story each night. Come again and again— new adventures take flight at every single performance!
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THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
The Mill on the Floss By Helen Edmundson Adapted from the novel by George Eliot Directed by Adam Houghton Margetts Theatre Nov 3–4, 8–11, 14–18, 7:30 pm Nov 11, 18, 2:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Nov 9 Post-performance discussions Nov 9 and 16 $15–16, on sale Oct 2 $4–5 off with BYU or student ID $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni $9 Tues evening Recommended age: 12+ Bold, brave, and beautifully theatrical, this imaginative stage adaptation of the classic 19th-century novel tells the coming-of-age story of Maggie Tulliver, a woman fractured by the restrictions of Victorian society. Making clever use of three actors in the same role to tell her story, the play brings emotional depth to this tale of love and loss in rural England. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.
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BYU Interdisciplinary Music Dance Theatre Program
Into the Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Directed by Dallyn Vail Bayles Choreographed by Marin Leggat Roper Music Direction by Randy Boothe Pardoe Theatre Nov 17–18, 29–Dec 2, 5–9, 7:30 pm Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 2:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Nov 30 Post-performance discussions Nov 30 and Dec 7 $26, on sale Oct 2 $6–7 off with BYU or student ID $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni $14 Tues evening Recommended age: 6+ Mind the wolf, fear the witch, and look for the giant in the sky! Into the Woods is the extraordinary Tony Award–winning musical adaptation (and recent Hollywood blockbuster) of the classic tales of the Brothers Grimm. Sophisticated, enchanting, and full of unexpected turns, this fractured fairy-tale explores the true power of wishes and unmasks the reality of what happens after they all come true. Into the Woods is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.mtishows.com.
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MUSICAL
BYU Young Company
Romeo y Julieta By William Shakespeare Directed by Julia Ashworth Nelke Theatre Feb 7–9, 14–16, 7:00 pm Feb 10, 17, 2:00, 4:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Feb 15 $7–8, on sale Nov 20 $2 off for children ages 6–11 Children 6+ admitted Recommended age: 9+ Young Company’s production of the world’s most famous and tragic love story recasts this conflict of miscommunication and distrust between two households in literal terms—they speak different languages. Romeo’s English and Julieta’s Spanish prove no barrier to true devotion. Creative staging and physical humor allow audiences of all languages to enjoy this bilingual tale of Shakespeare’s two star-crossed lovers in an entirely new way.
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
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BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS
Schiller’s
Mary Stuart In a new version by Peter Oswald Directed by Stephanie Breinholt Margetts Theatre Mar 9–10, 14–17, 20–23, 7:30 pm Mar 10, 17, 24, 2:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Mar 15 Post-performance discussions Mar 15 and 22 $15–16, on sale Feb 5 $4–5 off with BYU or student ID $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni $9 Tues evening Recommended age: 12+ The relationship between two formidable, yet fragile women is laid bare in this modern version of one of the greatest historical dramas ever written. Loosely based upon the events surrounding Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland’s claim to Queen Elizabeth’s throne, the heart of the play is an imagined meeting between the two rulers that surprises with its contemporary insights into the nature of power, femininity, and kinship.
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DRAMA
Single Wide Book by George D. Nelson and Maclain Nelson Music and Lyrics by Jordan Kamalu Additional Lyrics by George D. Nelson Directed and Choreographed by Megan Sanborn Jones Music Direction by Amanda Crabb Pardoe Theatre Mar 23, 27–30, Apr 3–7, 7:30 pm Mar 24, Apr 7, 2:00 pm ASL Interpreted performance Mar 29 Post-performance discussion Mar 29 and Apr 5 $16–17, on sale Feb 5 $4–5 off with BYU or student ID $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni $9 Tues evenings Recommended age: 10+ Katy may live in a tiny trailer in an even tinier trailer park, but that doesn’t stop her from having enormous dreams. A story of challenge, determination, grit, and hope, this new musical makes its BYU debut following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the New York Musical Festival. Featuring a toe-tapping country/pop score, Single Wide will inspire you to reach for the stars and follow your dreams.
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Anne of Green Gables Adapted by Peter DeLaurier From the novel by L. M. Montgomery Directed by Teresa Dayley Love Pardoe Theatre Jun 1–2, 7–9, 13–15, 7:00 pm Jun 2, 7, 9, 15–16, 2:00 pm ASL interpreted performance Jun 8 $13, on sale Apr 2 $3–4 off with BYU or student ID $2 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni $7 matinees Recommended age: 6+ For more than a century, this beloved tale of the feisty, red-headed orphan has enchanted readers, young and old alike. Fast-paced and highly theatrical, this stage adaptation brings Anne Shirley’s story to life with her imaginative mind, inventive temper, sharp intelligence, and loving heart. Come follow Anne as she wins hearts and turns the stodgy, rural Canadian community of Avonlea into a bright world of “kindred spirits.” Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts,Inc., www.playscripts.com.
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FAMILY SHOW
Final Cut Film Festival A yearly showcase of student-made films, featuring the best fictions, documentaries, commercials, animations, and more. Pardoe Theatre Fri–Sat Oct 20–21, 7:00, 9:00 pm $5, on sale Aug 14
Microburst Theatre By BYU Student Playwrights Directed by George D. Nelson Fresh and exciting, this showcase of short plays features new work by BYU students. Nelke Theatre Thurs–Sat, Nov 30–Dec 2, 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 2, 2:00 pm $6, on sale Oct 30 Recommended age: 12+ Westminster College Classical Greek Theatre Festival
Ion By Euripides
BYU Theatre Season Ticket The subscription series includes five mainstage productions: The Mill on the Floss, Into the Woods, Mary Stuart, Single Wide, and Anne of Green Gables. The Glorious Story Emporium, Romeo y Julieta, Ion, Final Cut Film Festival, Microburst Theatre, and BFA New York Showcase may be added to your package as OCTOBER 22 FINAL CUT FILM FESTIVAL OCTOBER 23 bonusPARDOE productions. THEATRE PROGRAM A - 7PM PROGRAM B - 7PM THURS.–FRI., OCT. 22-23
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Rarely read and seldom seen in performance, Ion is formally a tragedy but with its mistaken identities, domesticity, and happy ending, it might well be considered the first comedy (in the modern sense) in the Western tradition. de Jong Concert Hall Mon, Sept 25, 5:00 pm Pre-performance orientation lecture 4:00 pm $12, on sale Aug 14 $1 off with BYU or student ID $3 off for senior citizens or BYU alumni Recommended age: 12+
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OTHER EVENTS
BYU Noteworthy With nine female members, Noteworthy delivers a power-packed concert that combines vocal percussion, humor, and a close harmony style that’s all their own. Noteworthy has appeared on NBC’s hit television show, The Sing–Off, and has also won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2007. Noteworthy’s varied repertoire includes rock, pop, country, jazz, R&B, spiritual, and other musical styles that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Nate Edwards/BYU
de Jong Concert Hall Thurs, Nov 9, 7:30 pm $13, on sale Oct 2 $2 off with BYU or student ID
BYU Vocal Point
de Jong Concert Hall Sat, Jan 13, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm $13, on sale Nov 20 $2 off with BYU or student ID
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BYU’s famed a cappella group, Vocal Point, contains nine male members whose voices deliver a high– energy show that combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion into a powerful style with unique personality. In 2015, Disneyland invited Vocal Point to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Vocal Point appeared on NBC’s hit television show, The Sing–Off, where they performed and were included in the top five final groups of this national a cappella competition; they previously won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. With a varied repertoire that includes rock, pop, country, jazz, R&B, spiritual, and more, Vocal Point is sure to deliver a memorable evening.
Alumni Achievement Lecture:
Cougarettes in Concert Evening of Dance
Liz Shropshire
The Cougarettes are 16-time college dance team National Champions. This entertaining concert has something for everyone including hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and much more.
Teaching Children Peace Through Music: The Life-Changing Impact of Music Education for Children in War Zones Madsen Recital Hall Thurs, Oct 5, 11 am, Free
Covey Center for the Arts 425 W. Center St, Provo Wed–Sat, Feb 14–17, 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 17, 2:00 pm $15, on sale Dec 6 $12 for students and senior citizens
Turn Around Kathleen Sheffield, artistic director The Young DanceMakers present a performance featuring 150 children, ages 6 to 18, who have created and choreographed their own dances. de Jong Concert Hall Fri–Sat, May 11–12, 7:30 pm $13, on sale Apr 2 Age 3+ admitted
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Gabriel Dawe
BYU MUSEUM OF ART
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EXHIBITIONS
Jann Haworth
Admission Parking and general admission for the BYU Museum of Art is free, but some special exhibitions and academic symposia may require a paid ticket.
Shaping America
The Interpretation Thereof:
Through Mar 2018
LDS Art and Scripture
Contact moa.byu.edu 801-422-8287 moa@byu.edu
Centuries of Art and Devotion
Museum Hours Mon, Thurs, Fri 10 am–9 pm Tues–Wed 10 am–6 pm Sat 10 am–6 pm Sun Closed MOA Café Hours Mon 11 am–2 pm Tues 12 pm–2 pm Wed–Fri 11 am–2 pm Sat–Sun Closed
EXHIBITIONS
To Magnify the Lord: Six
Through 2019 Unknown, Jesus and the Woman at the Well, no date, stained glass, 103 x 70 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Stanford C. Stoddard, 2013.
Plexus no. 29 Through Fall 2018 Gabriel Dawe, Plexus no. 29, 2014, Gütermann sew Aundreaing thread, hooks, painted wood. Photography by Nathalie van Empel.
Jun 30, 2017–Mar 31, 2018 Justin Wheatley, The Man, the Tree, the Rod, and the Words of Strangers and Friends, 2016, mixed media, 24 x 24 inches. Collection of the Artist.
Photo-Secession: Painterly Masterworks of Turn-of-theCentury Photography Aug 11, 2017–Dec 2, 2017
Other Worlds: The Art of M.C. Escher Nov 17, 2017–May 19, 2018
Work in Progress
Aundrea Frahme:
Through Sept 9, 2017 Work in Progress Mural Concept Director: Jann Haworth, Collage: Liberty Black
We Revolve Ceaseless
No Dull Days: J. Alfred Myer’s
Strangers No More
Turn-of-the-Century America
May 18–Sept 29, 2018
Sept 22, 2017–Apr 14, 2018
Through Sept 23, 2017
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Annie Wing
Megan Livingston
Jane Christensen
GALLERY 303
Gallery 303 Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm B. F. Larsen Gallery Mon–Sun 6 am–11 pm
Student exhibitions rotate every two weeks, year-round. Request free monthly newsletter at gallery303@byu.edu.
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EXHIBITIONS
Alex Ravsten Charles Hiltch
Julian Harper Abby Carlson
EXHIBITIONS
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CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS 2018
DANCE
MUSIC
International Folk Dance Camp
Young Ambassadors’ Singing
Jun 18–20
Entertainer Workshop
Clog, Tap, Step Dance Camp
Two programs each summer for ages 14–18.
Jun 21–23
Jul 9–14, 16–21 yase.byu.edu
Contemporary Dance Intensive
Musicians’ Summer Festival and Institute
Jun 25–Jul 6
Six-day musical training camp for intermediate and advanced musicians.
Intermediate Ballet Intensive
Jun 17–23 summerfestival.byu.edu
Jul 9–20
Advanced Ballet Intensive Jul 23–Aug 3
Adult Ballroom Dance Camp Jul 30–Aug 3
Remix Vocal Academy ReMix is an a cappella vocal camp for youth ages 13–18, held twice each summer. Jul 16–21, 23–28
THEATRE
Youth Ballroom Dance Camp
Theatre and Sketch comedy
Aug 6–9
Participate in our tech and design, acting, musical theater, or sketch comedy tracks and build your theatre skills through classroom and hands-on instruction in master classes, specialty classes, and rehearsals. Two-week summer program for beginning, intermediate, and seasoned high school theatre students, ages 14–18.
Dance Medley A workshop that explores different dance styles to help youth 11–18 identify potential areas of interest. Jul 11–13
Jun 25–Jul 7 theatercamp.byu.edu
BYU Youth Dancesport
DESIGN
Youth ages 10–18 prepare for local and regional ballroom dance competitions in this winter showcase.
Design Week
Aug–Sept
BYU Children and Teens’ Creative Dance Participants ages 3–18 learn through movement the basics of rhythm, create innovative compositions, and develop excellent performance skills. Sept–May dancecamps.byu.edu
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One-week overnight camp for youth ages 15–18 who love creating and being around others who love it too. Choose from three areas: graphic design, illustration, photography. BYU’s amazing professors will help you take your work and creativity to the next level. You will even have a chance to show off your work in a gallery show at the end of the week. Aug 6–11 designweek.byu.edu
ARTS OUTREACH
Kinnect
Young Company
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 settings from March to May each year.
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts sponsors Young Company, a touring theatre for young audiences (TYA) program. Young Company partners with local schools and community organizations to perform for thousands of young people each semester.
kinnect@byu.edu
youngcompany@byu.edu
Traditionz
Museum of Art
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Traditionz, an ensemble of talented BYU folk dancers that presents an informative and entertaining assembly in public schools and venues throughout Utah.
The BYU Museum of Art offers a robust array of educational experiences and resources for all ages, reaching university, family, K–12, and community audiences. Education and programming at the MOA seek to provide patrons with engaging opportunities to connect with art, artists, scholars, and educators.
traditionz@byu.edu
moa.byu.edu/learn
BYU ON-CAMPUS PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS
For reservations, please call 801-422-5632
The Glorious Story Emporium
Christmas Around the World
The Peking Acrobats
BYU Young Company
BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble
China
Come one, come all to an evening of magical storytelling where the audience sets the plot in motion in Young Company’s first-ever long-form improvisation show! Perfect for all ages, this delightful play boasts a troupe of quick-witted actors who create a new story each night. Come again and again— new adventures take flight at every single performance!
With a cast of over 200 talented dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful costumes, experience a journey of discovery of different cultures united by the message of peace on earth and goodwill towards all.
The Peking Acrobats defy gravity with astonishing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Time-honoured music, performed live by musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments, combines with high-tech special effects and impressive athleticism to create a showcase of culture with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival.
Pardoe Theatre Thurs, Oct 12, 10:00–11:00 am Age 4+ admitted $4 per ticket
Marriott Center Fri, Dec 1, 10:00–11:00 am Age 5–12 admitted $4 per ticket
The Secret Life of Suitcases
Turn Around
Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker Scotland
BYU Young DanceMakers
Workaholic Larry has got no time for fun, but that quickly changes when his fantastical, flying suitcase takes him on a thrilling global adventure! This intimate, big-hearted piece of puppet theatre for youth comes from one of Scotland’s leading puppet creators. Nelke Theatre Fri, Jan 26, 10:00–11:00 am Age 4+ admitted $4 per ticket
de Jong Concert Hall Fri, Jan 19, 10:00–11:00 am Age 4+ admitted $4 per ticket
The Young DanceMakers present a performance featuring 150 children, ages 6 to 18, who have created and choreographed their own dances. de Jong Concert Hall Fri, May 11, 10:00–11:00 am Age 5+ admitted For price and reservations to this performance please contact Elaine Bridges (801) 422-6757
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Jim and Sandy Cook Knight Society Chairs Lodi, California
Let us know if you’re leaving a legacy gift to BYU. We have good news for you. We’re Jim and Sandy Cook, chairs of Brigham Young University’s Jesse and Amanda Knight Society, and we’re trying to identify those who have included BYU as a beneficiary in a will, trust, insurance policy, or retirement account. If you have, let us know. We’ll invite you to become the newest Knight Society member! The Knight Society costs nothing to join. There’s no minimum gift amount required and no dues to pay either. What’s more, you’ll be invited to a complimentary luncheon on campus. Let us know about your legacy gift by calling 801-356-5251. Or notify us by emailing legacy@ldschurch.org. To learn more about the Knight Society, visit give.byu.edu/knight17.
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