Music

The Western Star: an epic poem, with songs, written and performed by Jack DesBois ‘15.5. A performance in the epic oratory tradition, The Western Star tells the story of the Three Kings and their journey west to Bethlehem. With poetry and song, it celebrates the season of Epiphany and the return of the light and contributes to the living tradition of Biblical storytelling with freshness and reverence. Jack DesBois is a singer, actor, poet and playwright based in Middlebury, seeking to create dramatic works that build community and restore the soul.

A program of original compositions written and performed by students in Music 209. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

The concert by Diana Fanning’s students always attracts an enthusiastic audience of music lovers. Join us for an evening of beautiful music! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

The concert by Diana Fanning’s students always attracts an enthusiastic audience of music lovers. Join us for an evening of beautiful music! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Concerts by Diana Fanning’s piano students have become a much-anticipated tradition, well attended by members of the College and town community. Join us for an evening of beautiful piano music. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Concerts by Diana Fanning’s piano students have become a much-anticipated tradition, well attended by members of the College and town community. Join us for an evening of beautiful piano music. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration features a hybrid of concert and participatory dance, highlighting the rich and related traditions of Ireland and Brittany. Timothy Cummings, affiliate artist and piper, is joined by Pete Sutherland (fiddle, banjo, song), Dominique Dodge (harp, song), and special guest Jeremiah McLane (accordian, piano), dance caller, and student guests. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Dick Forman, Director The College’s big band swings into spring with a concert that’s sure to set toes tapping and fingers snapping! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Dick Forman, Director The College’s big band swings into spring with a concert that’s sure to set toes tapping and fingers snapping! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Middlebury’s Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble celebrates the wisdom that “it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing” with a program of the best of classic big band repertoire and contemporary jazz compositions. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free