Music

The Middlebury College Orchestra, directed by Andrew Massey, performs a brand new composition by senior, Samuel Kudman. Svala’s Saga was inspired by the work of Kirsten Hoving, Charles A. Dana Professor of History of Art & Architecture whose photographs will be on display at the performance. Also featured: Chabrier’s Idylle from Suite Pastorale, and Beethoven’s Symphony No 4 in Bb. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Affiliate artist Mark Lavoie’s unique acoustic style is reminiscent of the late harmonica legend Sonny Terry, who was his mentor. With 44 years of performance history and more than 35 harmonicas in his case, Mark plays his vast, authentic blues repertoire with great range in this solo concert. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Lisa Wooldridge ‘16 presents an evening of vocal music in partial fulfillment of Department of Music senior work. The program features arias, art songs, and lieder from the baroque period up through the modern period, and includes works by Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Debussy, Moore, and more. The performance is accompanied by Cynthia Huard and also features Annie Beliveau (‘18), Nimrod Sadeh (‘17.5), Mikaela Chang (‘19), Dan Frostman, and Betsy Killorin. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free

Modeled after the long-standing European tradition, this annual program includes Bible readings of Advent and Christmas and carols for choir, organ, and congregation. Each service is preceded by performances on the chapel carillon. Donations are collected for local charities.

Modeled after the long-standing European tradition, this annual program includes Bible readings of Advent and Christmas and carols for choir, organ, and congregation. Each service is preceded by performances on the chapel carillon. Donations are collected for local charities.

Junya Iwata ‘19, a piano student of Diana Fanning, will perform a solo piano recital - a culmination of his independent study work. Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free 

Some of the College’s top jazz instrumentalists and singers will present selections from their term’s work. It’s a celebration of the music that’s been called “America’s National Treasure.” The 4:30 Combo will be making its final Jazz Showcase appearance! Sponsored by the Department of Music. Free and open to the public.

For Middlebury College students: Seeking singer/actor/dancers and instrumentalists for the jazzy Broadway hit Chicago, this year’s Winter Term musical. Instrumentalists will audition at a later date; info will be forthcoming—please let us know if you are interested. For audition requirements and info, contact Carol Christensen at christen@middlebury.edu, or Doug Anderson at executivedirector@townhalltheater.org.

For Middlebury College students: Seeking singer/actor/dancers and instrumentalists for the jazzy Broadway hit Chicago, this year’s Winter Term musical. Instrumentalists will audition at a later date; info will be forthcoming—please let us know if you are interested. For audition requirements and info, contact Carol Christensen at christen@middlebury.edu, or Doug Anderson at executivedirector@townhalltheater.org.