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 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 “Beyond Therapy,” by Christopher Durang VU Dance Ensemble “The Shape of Things,” by Neil LaBute “The Magic Flute,” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Jan. 22-25, 2009 - Bach Institute, VU Symphony Orchestra - Chapel
Directed by Lee Orchard
Oct. 10, Oct. 11, Oct. 12, Oct. 16, Oct. 18, Oct. 19
Directed by R. Andrew White
Nov. 13, Nov. 14, Nov. 15, Nov. 16
Directed by Ann Kessler and Kathleen Dominiak
Feb. 13, Feb. 14, Feb. 15
Directed by Lee Orchard
April 2, April 3, April 4, April 5
Directed by John Steven Paul; musical direction, Dennis Friesen-Carper
April 19, April 22, April 24, April 26, April 28