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Presenting Opus One Chamber Orchestra, String Chamber Groups & All-University Orchestra
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
On Nov. 9, 14 and 15, the UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance presents concerts by the Opus One Chamber Orchestra and ensembles from the UMass String Program, both coordinated by Elizabeth Chang, and the UMass All-University Orchestra, directed by Morihiko Nakahara.
Faculty Chamber Concerts in November
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
On Nov. 2 and Nov. 15, the UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance presents two chamber concerts by members of its distinguished faculty.
UMass Music & Dance to Host High School, College Choral Festival
Saturday, October 28, 2017
UMass hosts this year’s High School and Collegiate Choral Festival, a performance of honors choirs under the auspices of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.
Concerts by Jazz Lab, Brass Ensembles
Friday, October 27, 2017
On Thursday, October 26, the UMass Jazz Lab ensemble, directed by graduate conductors Dann Friedman and Zach Bartolomei, present a performance of pop/jazz standards and contemporary works.
On Monday, October 30, ensembles from the department’s brass program present a concert of chamber works titled “Brass of UMass.”
UMass Amherst Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band to Present Late-October Concerts
Monday, October 23, 2017
On Monday, October 23, the UMass Symphony Band, under the direction of Matthew Westgate, will present their first concert of the fall semester.
On Wednesday, October 25, the department will present the debut of Morihiko Nakahara as conductor of the UMass Amherst Symphony Orchestra.
Presenting Guest Artist Concerts in October
Monday, October 23, 2017
Friday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. saxophonist Nathan Jorgensen and percussionist Aaron Ragsdale.
Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m., the duo of Lawler + Fadoul (flute & marimba).