Every year Valparaiso University’s Center for the Arts hosts a number of phenomenal music and theater events for students, faculty, staff and the local community to enjoy. The 2008-2009 arts season is no exception. Currently scheduled events are below. Updates and details will be available www.valpo.edu/arts.
MUSIC:
Oct. 8, 2008 - Üllrich Böhme, organ recital - Chapel of the Resurrection
Oct. 11, 2008 - VU Symphony Orchestra with Mark O'Connor - Chapel
Oct. 12, 2008 - VU Chorale - Chapel
Oct. 28, 2008 - Faculty Jazz Trio - University Theatre
Nov. 8, 2008 - Chamber Concert Band - Chapel
Nov. 11, 2008 - Jazz Ensemble - University Theatre
Dec. 5 and 6, 2008 - Christmas Concert - Chapel
Dec. 12, 2008 - Advent/Christmas Vespers - Chapel
Jan. 22-25, 2009 - Bach Institute, VU Symphony Orchestra - Chapel
Feb. 14, 2009 - Bach Institute, VU Symphony Orchestra - Chapel
Feb. 21, 2009 - Annual Sousa Concerts - University Theatre
Feb. 24, 2009 - VU Chorale - Chapel
April 13-18, 2009 - Union Jazz Festival - Union
April 21, 2009 -Institute of Liturgical Studies, David G. Truemper Memorial Concert-Chapel
April 25, 2009 - Annual Community Band Festival - Chapel
May 1, 2009 - Chamber Concert Band - Chapel
May 3, 2009 - VU Symphony Orchestra - Chapel
THEATRE
“The Importance of Being Earnest,” by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Lee Orchard
Oct. 10, Oct. 11, Oct. 12, Oct. 16, Oct. 18, Oct. 19
“Beyond Therapy,” by Christopher Durang
Directed by R. Andrew White
Nov. 13, Nov. 14, Nov. 15, Nov. 16
VU Dance Ensemble
Directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
Feb. 13, Feb. 14, Feb. 15
“The Shape of Things,” by Neil LaBute
Directed by Lee Orchard
April 2, April 3, April 4, April 5
“The Magic Flute,” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Directed by John Steven Paul; musical direction, Dennis Friesen-Carper
April 19, April 22, April 24, April 26, April 28