Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts is excited to present its winter concert series from Nov. 24 through Dec. 7, 2024 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The concerts, which showcase vocal, orchestral and band performances, are free and open to the public.
Audiences can expect seasonal delights from new composers, classic pieces and re-imagined themes and songs presented by talented students and community members.
“The students have worked hard to understand and represent these texts,” said Joshua Harper, assistant professor of choral conducting and applied voice. “Collectively, our concerts span periods from 1500 to the present day and feature different composers, so audiences will be enriched and uplifted while supporting these student performances.”
Performances include:
“Elements & Rituals”: Celebrate What Surrounds Us
Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Joshua Harper, Director
Join the University Chorus and Chamber Singers for a variety of pieces that celebrate the many elements that surround us. Featured works include Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice In The Lamb”, Schütz’s “Musikalische Exequien” and new works by Ola Gjeilo, Jennifer Lucy Cook and Tracy Wong.
“Rustic Melodies”: Elegant Sounds of Beethoven and Borodin
Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
John Vaida, Director
Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra’s winter concert showcases Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 and Alexander Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances”. These works have a folk twist to the heart of classical music.
‘Round Midnight: A Delightful Night
Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
Joshua Harper, Director
Wilkes University’s Jazz Ensemble will perform a selection of music by Antônio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Cole Porter, Kris Berg and more.
Carnival of the Animals: A Concert of Wild Musical Works
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
Joel Graham, Director
This performance by Wilkes University’s Civic Band features composers Robert Sheldon, Johan de Meij, Yukiko Nishimura, John Philip Sousa and Camille Saint-Saëns.
Learn more about Wilkes University’s Division of Performing Arts or contact the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Box Office with any questions at 570-408-4540.
