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Band & Percussion Concerts in Dec.
Monday, November 20, 2017
On Monday, December 4, the UMass Wind Ensemble and Concert Band present a dual performance titled “Of Hard and Soft Edges.”
On Wednesday, December 6, the UMass Symphony Band and Percussion Ensemble share the stage for a unique and ambitious program.

Early Music Concerts Nov. 29 & Dec. 1
Monday, November 20, 2017
The UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance presents early music concerts on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1, both directed by Early Music Professor Robert Eisenstein.

Thom Hannum's Marimba Bands & Ensembles
Monday, November 20, 2017
On Saturday, December 2 at 7:30pm in Bowker Auditorium, the Department of Music & Dance presents a performance by the UMass Marimba Bands and Ensembles, led by Thomas Hannum.

Brass Bash plus Jazz Trumpet Guest Artist
Monday, November 13, 2017

University Dancers: Cadáver Exquisito
Thursday, November 9, 2017
On Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, the Department of Music and Dance will present Cadáver Exquisito, a surrealist evening of dance theater by the University Dancers. Directed and choreographed by Thomas Vacanti and Leslie Frye Maietta, the performances will take place at 7:30 each evening in the Totman Performance Lab.

Western Mass Flute Day
Monday, November 6, 2017
On Sat. Nov. 18, UMass Amherst hosts its 2nd Western Massachusetts Flute Day, coordinated by flute faculty member Cobus du Toit. The full-day event is open to flutists of all ages and skill levels, and includes a Guest Artist Concert by Christina Jennings at 5pm.