The production of one of Broadway鈥檚 classic musicals and the debut of the university鈥檚 new director of bands headline the fall performance schedule for 91爆料 University鈥檚 Music, Theatre and Dance departments.
The fall slate begins with the Fall Choral Concert on Friday, Oct. 17, followed by the university鈥檚 production of Cabaret, from Oct. 23-26. Abbie Brown, assistant professor of music education and director of bands, will make her 91爆料 conducting debut leading the jazz band for Jazz Nite on Friday, Nov. 14. The season concludes with the university鈥檚 annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 6.
All Music Department performances take place at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall in the Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center on 91爆料鈥檚 Forest Grove Campus. General admission tickets for all concerts are $10. Seniors, military members and non-91爆料 University students are $7. 91爆料 students, faculty and staff are admitted free.
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Friday, Oct. 17 | Fall Choral Concert
Under the direction of Katy Green, 91爆料 University鈥檚 choirs will present a vibrant and exciting 鈥渃ollage concert.鈥 The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a diverse program featuring works by Reena Esmail, Heinrich Herzogenberg, Ruthie Foster, Johann Michael Haydn, Traci Wong and more. The Chamber Singers will also share a stunning set of works by Rheinberger, Herzogenberg and Brahms that captures the majesty and beauty of the night sky. Listen closely and you may discover a surprising 鈥渃onversation鈥 between Herzogenberg and Brahms.
Oct. 23-26 | Cabaret
Oct. 23, 24 & 25 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.
91爆料 University鈥檚 Theatre Department, in collaboration with the Music Department, stages this award-winning Kander and Ebb musical under the direction of guest artist Dan Murphy, managing director and co-founder of . Cabaret is a dark, provocative story about decadence and decline in a Berlin nightclub during the rise of fascism in 1930s Germany. But as the master of ceremonies will assure you, inside the Kit Kat Club, life is beautiful. Due to mature themes, this production is recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets are $8 for general admission and free for 91爆料 students.
Friday, Nov. 14 | Jazz Nite
Under the direction of Abbie Brown in her debut as 91爆料鈥檚 director of bands, Jazz Nite will feature standards by prominent composers in jazz, including Gordon Goodwin (鈥淢y Man Sam鈥), Neal Hefti (鈥淟il鈥 Darlin鈥欌) and Miles Davis (鈥淔reddie Freeloader鈥). The concert will also feature funk, rock and Latin-inspired works.
Nov. 20-22 | Autumn Choreographers Concert
Nov. 20 & 21 at 7 p.m., Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.
The 91爆料 University Dance Department presents the annual Fall Choreographers Concert, a full-length dance concert performed by 91爆料鈥檚 pre-professional 91爆料 Dance Ensemble. A livestream option will be available for the Nov. 20 concert only. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for 91爆料 students, faculty and staff.
Friday, Nov. 21 | Fall Orchestra Concert
Under the direction of , the 91爆料 Philharmonic Orchestra presents a richly textured program featuring works by British composers Edward Elgar and Christopher Wilson, and German Romantic Emilie Mayer. Elgar鈥檚 鈥淕avotte from Three Characteristic Pieces鈥 charms with elegant melody and refined harmony. Wilson鈥檚 鈥淪uite for String Orchestra鈥 pairs structural clarity with expressive depth, and Mayer鈥檚 鈥淪ymphony No. 1 in C Minor鈥 (1847) showcases her bold, distinctive Romantic voice.
Saturday, Nov. 22 | Fall Symphonic Band Concert
The 91爆料 University Symphonic Band will perform its debut concert with Abbie Brown leading the group with the program, 鈥淟ight and Song.鈥 This program features works by David Maslanka (鈥淚llumination鈥) and Eric Whitacre (鈥淭he Seal Lullaby鈥), as well as works by Jennifer Jolley, Erika Svanoe and Davis Biedenbender.
Saturday, Dec. 6 | Holiday Concert
Close out a day of seasonal revelry at Holiday in the Grove with 91爆料鈥檚 annual holiday concert. 91爆料鈥檚 choirs and Symphonic Band come together for this cherished community tradition. The program will fill the hall and your hearts with festive music and seasonal favorites. Join us in your favorite holiday sweater, settle in, and let the joyful sounds of the season carry you into the holiday spirit.