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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.
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.
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.
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.
