The Butler University School of Music will present more than two dozen performances this semester in four series that showcase students, faculty, and guest performers. The semester will culminate with the return of Rejoice!, the annual holiday music show.
Also this fall, Butler Opera Theatre will present a performance called “Opera Arias and Scenes” on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, in the Schrott Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors (55 and older); and $7.50 for students (18 and under, or with Butler ID).
Here are the series schedules:
MUSIC AT BUTLER SERIES
Showcasing the School of Music’s major ensembles.
Tickets: $10; $5 for students (18 and under) and seniors (55 and over); free with Butler ID
Showcase Concert with Butler Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, September 25, 3:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Butler Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Choral Concert with Chorale, Spectra, University Choir, Chamber Singers
Sunday, October 23, 3:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Rejoice! with Choirs and Butler Symphony Orchestra
Friday and Saturday, December 9–10, 7:30 PM
Clowes Memorial Hall
All tickets: $10
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES
Featuring a broad selection of music and ensembles. Concerts are free to all.
JCA Composers Orchestra
Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 PM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, October 6, 7:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Percussion Ensemble
Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
Jazz Combos
Thursday, November 3, 7:30 PM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Chamber Singers
Wednesday, November 9, 7:30 PM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
JCA Composers Orchestra
Thursday, November 10, 7:30 PM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Jordan Jazz
Wednesday, November 16, 7:30 PM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, November 17, 7:00 PM
Schrott Center for the Arts
DUCKWALL ARTIST SERIES
Intimate recitals with School of Music faculty and guest artists. Performances are free to all and take place in the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall.
Composition Faculty
Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 PM
Jazz Faculty
Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 PM
Heidi Radtke, Saxophone
Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 PM
David Murray, Double Bass
Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 PM
Larry Shapiro, Violin
Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 PM
Woodwind Faculty
Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 PM
Guest Jazz Artist Darin Wadley, Percussion
Tuesday, November 8, 7:30 PM
Frank Felice, Composer
Tuesday, November 15, 7:30 PM
PIANO AT BUTLER SERIES
Recitals and master classes by guest pianists from around the world. Events are free to all and located in Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall.
Naomi Niskala (recital)
Friday, November 4, 8:00 PM
Naomi Niskala (masterclass)
Saturday, November 5, 11:00 AM
*Lilly Hall 120
Piano Area Student Recital
Sunday, December 4, 2:00 PM
Media contact:
Marc Allan
mallan@butler.edu
317-940-9822
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