Sunday, September 23 - 3:00PM

Grycky-Taggart Duo Concert, flute and guitar

Gore Recital Hall - CFA

Sunday, September 23 - 2:00PM

The Velveteen Rabbit - The Enchantment Theatre Company

Thompson Theatre - CFA

With an original musical score, live singers, extraordinary puppets, and masks, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life Margery Williams’ famous and much-loved tale of The Velveteen Rabbit. This innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical talents of Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer Don Sebesky — creating an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Sunday, September 30 - 2:00PM

CATCH 22 - The Aquila Theatre Company

Thompson Theatre - CFA

An ensemble of British and American artists dedicated to classical drama, Aquila Theatre Company is the foremost producer of touring classical theatre in the United States. Their dynamic and hilarious new production of Joseph Heller’s own stage adaptation of his classic novel, Catch-22, explores the important and timely questions of the absurdity of war and its impact on American society. Perhaps due to the huge popularity of Mike Nichols’ film version, Heller’s own script received only one small production in 1971. Aquila’s Catch-22 will be the first-ever professional production of the play to tour nationally. “Unmistakable fun …” (Los Angeles Times)

Please join us at 1:00PM for a pre-show conversation.

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Monday, September 24 - 8:00PM

Faculty Jazz Concert

Gore Recital Hall - CFA

Featuring Todd Groves and Vernon James, saxophones; Harvey Price, vibraphone; Tom Palmer, drums; Craig Thomas, bass.

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Friday, October 5 - 1:25-2:15PM

Master Player Chamber Series - Master Class

Gore Recital Hall - CFA

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Friday, October 5 - 8:00PM

Master Player Chamber Series

Mitchell Hall

The season’s opening concert will feature the masterpieces by Johannes Brahms and Carl Reinecke, two of Artistic Director Xiang Gao’s favorite German romantic composers. Former principal oboist of the Cleveland Orchestra and American Symphony Adrian Gnam and internationally acclaimed Portuguese pianist Alexandra Mascolo-David will be joined by UD faculty violinist Xiang Gao, UD faculty cellist Lawrence Stomberg, UD faculty hornist John Smith and UD faculty pianist Christine Delbeau.

Concert program: Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Trio in A minor for piano, oboe and horn, Op. 118 Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) Trio in C major for piano, violin and cello, Op. 87

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Saturday, October 6 - 5:30PM

John Smith, horn with Julie Nishimura, piano

Mitchell Hall

The program will include solo and chamber works for horn with guest artist Julie Landsman, Principal Horn of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra as well as several UD Music faculty members.

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Saturday, October 7 - 8:00PM

Essential Graham: Classics from the Martha Graham Dance Company

Thompson Theatre - CFA

The oldest contemporary dance troupe in America, and named “one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe” by the Washington Post, this company keeps Graham’s timeless choreography alive. Before her death in 1991 at the age of 97, Graham choreographed almost 200 works, developing a dance technique that has been compared to ballet in its scope and magnitude. This performance is especially suited to the intimate setting of the Thompson Theatre — don’t miss the opportunity to see the gifts of this legendary choreographer come alive in Newark!

Please join the dancers for a post-show conversation.

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Sunday, October 14 - 8:00PM

Wind Ensemble Concert

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

On the program is Serenade in Eb, Op. 7 by Richard Strauss, Slava! by Leonard Bernstein, Tempered Steel by Charles Rochester Young and the world premier of Instinct by UD Wind Ensemble member Joshua Green.

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Friday, October 19 - 8:00PM

Symphony Orchestra Concert

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

The UD Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Serafin Quartet to play Elgar’s English romantic Introduction and Allegro for solo quartet and orchestra. Also on the program are two famous European musical conceptions of the Mid-East: Mozart’s Overture to “The Abduction from the Seraglio” and one of the most popular pieces of symphonic music ever written – Rimsky-Korsakoff’s magical Scheherazade.

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SATURday, October 27 - 8:00PM

Burke & Surette - Folk Duo

Gore Recital Hall - CFA

Susie Burke and David Surette have made a name for themselves as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene. Since 1988, they have built a steady following for their own blend of contemporary, traditional, and original acoustic music. Burke's vocal style is at once stunning and heartfelt (“one of the finest, purest voices in folk music today”–Boston Globe), and is matched by Surette's fluid fretwork (“he sets a new standard for traditional instrumentalists”–Sing Out). Together, they bring skill, taste, feeling, and pure enjoyment to their music.

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SUNday, October 28 - 2:00PM

Family Fun with Burke & Surette - Folk Duo

Gore Recital Hall - CFA

Folk duo Susie Burke and David Surette bring their dynamic style to Delaware in a program tailored just for families. Songs with great choruses, fun rounds and sing-a-longs, and a tune or two for moms and dads will make up this special-length performance. Before devoting her energies to music full-time, Burke worked as a day-care teacher; her love of kids is evident in the duo's wonderful, participatory concerts for children.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Tuesday, October 30 - 8:00PM

Ernesto Tamayo Guest Artist Concert

Gore Recital Hall

Ernesto Tamayo is a player who possesses not only the technical skills to play the most difficult repertoire effortlessly, but also possesses the passion and maturity to fully explore the emotional intent of the composer.

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Wednesday, October 31 - 1:25 - 2:15PM

Ernesto Tamayo, guitar Master Class

Gore Recital Hall

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Sunday, November 4 - 3:00PM

Colonial Tuba Quartet

Gore Recital Hall

The Colonial Tuba Quartet has performed over one hundred concerts and clinics throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. It was formed in 1989 out of a desire to perform, commission composers and encourage the tuba quartet medium. After a ten–year hiatus, the CTQ is resuming live performance with this concert.

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Tuesday, November 6 - 8:00PM

Lawrence Stomberg, cello with Julie Nishimura, piano

Gore Recital Hall

Program to include works by J.S. Bach and Benjamin Britten.

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Friday, November 9 - 1:25 - 2:15PM

Master Players Chamber Series - Master Class

Gore Recital Hall

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Friday, November 9 - 8:00PM

The Power of Russian Music

Mitchell Hall

Join us for an evening of fantastic chamber music including the fiery second piano trio by Dmitri Shostakovich. World-class cello virtuoso Haiye Ni who has served as principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and associate principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic will be joined by international prize-winning pianist Zhihua Tang, the acclaimed UD faculty clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt and UD faculty violinist and MPCS artistic director Xiang Gao.

Concert program: Johannes Brahms Sonata in Eb major for clarinet and piano, Op. 120, No. 2 Frédéric Chopin Polonaise Brillante in C major for cello & piano, Op. 3 Dmitri Shostakovich Trio in E minor for piano, violin and cello #2, Op. 67

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Saturday, November 10 – 8:00PM

Choralfest featuring the UD Chorale

Mitchell Hall

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Sunday, November 11 – 2:00PM

Hans Brinker Anderson and the Silver Skates: ArtsPower National Theatre

Mitchell Hall Theatre

In order to help their ailing father and keep their family together, Hans and his younger sister must take risks and overcome obstacles. ArtsPower’s production of this touching musical, based on Mary Mapes Dodge’s timeless classic Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates, affirms that those who act nobly are eventually rewarded. It is sure to warm the heart and revive the spirit of audiences everywhere!

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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Monday, November 12 – 8:00PM

Faculty Jazz Concert

Gore Recital Hall

Featuring Todd Groves and Vernon James, saxophones; Harvey Price, vibraphone; Tom Palmer, drums; Craig Thomas, bass.

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Tuesday, November 13 – 8:00PM

Del' Arte Concert

Gore Recital Hall

Featuring Eileen Grycky, flute; Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet; Lloyd Shorter, oboe; Jon Gaarder, bassoon; John David Smith, horn. They will be performing music from the British Isles including the music of Geoffrey Bush and Martin Butler.

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Thursday, November 15 – 8:00PM

Symphonic Band

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

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Monday, November 19 – 8:00PM

Ben Toth, Solo Percussion Guest Artist Recital

Gore Recital Hall

Ben Toth is Professor of Percussion at the Hartt School of Music.

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Thursday, November 29 – 8:00PM

Collegium Musicum Concert

Gore Recital Hall

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Friday, November 30 – 8:00PM

Chamber Orchestra Concert - Debut Program

Gore Recital Hall

The UD Music Department’s newest group of select orchestra students debuts with faculty soloists Xiang Gao, violin Eileen Grycky, flute and Karen Flint, harpsichord in Bach Brandenburg Concerto #5. Aaron Copland’s American classic Appalachian Spring, and the stylish and elegant Fifth Symphony of Schubert will round out the initial program presenting this exciting new ensemble. .

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Sunday, December 2 – 3:00PM

Symphony Orchestra and Schola Cantorum

Mitchell Hall

The University Symphony Orchestra and the Schola Cantorum Chorus, Paul D. Head, director, will present one of the true masterpieces of religious spirituality in music, Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. Brian Stone, conducting

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Sunday, December 2 – 8:00PM

Jazz Chamber Ensemble Concert

Mitchell Hall

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Tuesday, December 4 – 8:00PM

Wind Ensemble Concert

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

On the program is Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble by Michael Mower with professor Eileen Grycky as the flute soloist, Lads of Wamphray March by Percy Grainger, Festive Overture, Op. 96 by Dmitri Shostakovich and Sasparilla by John Mackey.

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Wednesday, December 5 - 8:00PM

Graduate String Quartet Concert

Gore Recital Hall

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February 3, 2008 - 2:00PM

The Pied Piper - Tales and Scales

Mitchell Hall Theatre

The streets of Hamelin resound with the frantic scurrying of rats! Tales & Scales reinvents the time-honored story of The Pied Piper with contemporary music, lively dance, the colorful poetry of Robert Browning, and their trademark transformations. In this latest Musictale, a normal town is turned upside down and learns the value of honesty and generosity.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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FRIDAY, February 22 - 2008 8:00PM

An American Voice

Mitchell Hall Theatre

Join us for a memorable vocal recital in celebration of Black History Month featuring the world famous tenor Lawrence Brownlee and the renowned collaborative pianist Martin Katz in his second MPCS appearance. Brownlee is winner of both the 2006 Richard Tucker and Marian Anderson Awards— “An astonishing technician who rightly brought the house down.” (The Sunday Times [London]) “Martin Katz must surely be considered the dean of collaborative pianists.” (The Los Angeles Times)

This event is co-sponsored by UD Center for Black Culture.

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SUNDAY, February 24 - 2008 2:00PM

Seussical: Theatreworks USA

Mitchell Hall Theatre

“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters and stories hit the stage in the Seussical. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude McFuzz, and the antics of the Cat in the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks USA’s largest-scale productions to date. Come see this unforgettable musical adventure by Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens adapted especially for young audiences.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

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Tuesday, March 4 - 2008 8:00PM

Choong-Jin Chang, viola Guest Artist with faculty pianist Christine Delbeau

Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA

The Principal Viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra and UD Faculty Pianist Christine Delbeau perform the works of Brahms, Britten, and Shostakovich.

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SaturDAY, March 8 - 2008 8:00PM

USAF Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet

Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA

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WednesDAY, March 12 - 2008 8:00PM

Robert Brandt, baritone Faculty Recital and Julie Nishimura, piano

Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA

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FriDAY, March 14 - 2008 8:00PM
Sunday, March 16 - 2008 3:00pm

Symphony Orchestra

Puglisi Orchestra Hall - Roselle CFA

The Symphony welcomes guest conductor Dr. Kyle Pickett in collaboration with UD music professors Dr. Blake Smith and Dr. John Smith in Benjamin Britten's Serenade for Tenor Horn and Strings. The concert opens with Beethoven's powerful Coriolan Overture and concludes with the glorious, romantic Second Symphony of Jean Sibelius.

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TuesDAY, March 18 - 2008 8:00PM

Wind Ensemble

Puglisi Orchestra Hall - Roselle CFA

On the program is West Side Story Dances by Leonard Bernstein, Colonial Song by Percy Grainger, and Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams.

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TuesdAY, March 25 - 2008 8:00PM

Sheila Browne, viola Guest Artist Recital and Julie Nishimura, piano

Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA

Performing works by Brahms, Hindemith, Enesco, and Bloch.

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Tuesday, April 8 - 2008 8:00PM

Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet

Gore Recital Hall - Roselle CFA

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Friday, April 11 - 2008 8:00 pm

Saturday, April 12 - 2008 8:00PM

Opera Performance: Mozart's Cosi fan tutte

Thompson Theatre - Roselle CFA

One of the real gems of the lyric stage, Mozart's Cosi fan tutte is a comedy, like all great comedies, that reveals certain profound truths about life, love, and human nature. This Department of Music debut in the Thompson Theatre will feature an all-student cast accompanied by the UD Chamber Orchestra conducted by Brian Stone.

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Saturday, April 12 - 2008 8:00PM

Stefon Harris presents
African Tarantella ... Dances with Duke

Mitchell Hall Theatre

“One of the most important young artists in jazz” (Los Angeles Times) Stefon Harris’ passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. Widely recognized and lauded by both his peers and jazz critics alike, the 30 year-old is committed to both exploring the rich potential of jazz composition and blazing new trails on the vibraphone. Inspired by the compositions of Duke Ellington, Stefon Harris will present African Tarantella . . . Dances with Duke with a nonet of stellar sidemen.

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Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 8:00PM

Delaware Steel with Guest Artist Andy Narell

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

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Thursday, April 24 - 2008 8:00PM

Symphonic Band

Puglisi Orchestra Hall

The first half hour of the program is comprised of traditional concert band literature including works by Percy Grainger. The second half of the concert is entitled "Nature Unleashed." Works include Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre, Earthquake by Jan de Haan, and the premiere of Tornado by UD Department of Music faculty member, Lee Hartman.

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