Santa Clara University Announces Complete Schedule of Events for Feb., March 2016

SANTA CLARA, CA, February 17, 2016 - Santa Clara University announced today the full line-up of live theatre, music and dance events taking place in February and March 2016.

In addition to the previously-announced production of The Good Doctor by Neil Simon (performances begin on February 26 at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre), the line-up includes:

· RARE AIR
Santa Clara University Orchestra
John Kennedy, Music Director and Conductor

Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Santa Clara Mission Church

The University Orchestra's winter concert RARE AIR features the inspiring virtuosity of student winners of the Concerto and Aria Competition. The program features some of classical music's most beloved works in what is sure to be a memorable and rousing evening.

PROGRAM:

J.S. Bach - "Air"

Mozart - "Queen of the Night aria" from The Magic Flute

Bellini - "Amina's aria" from La Sonnambula

Judy Bao An-Ngo, soprano

Dvorak - Cello Concerto

Songyi Chun, cello

Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto

Byron Fan, violin

Stravinsky - "Berceuse" and "Finale" from The Firebird

· SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY JAZZ BAND AND JAZZ COMBO
Dr. Douglas Harris, Music Director and Conductor, Jazz Band

Kristen Strom, Music Director and Conductor

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Music Recital Hall

The Music Recital Hall will be filled with the exciting jazz sound of the Jazz Combos and Big Band under the direction of Dr. Doug Harris and Kristen Strom.

The program will consist of:

"The Opener II" (2014) Carl Strommen (b. 1940)

"Hey Benny "(2010) Mike Dana (b. 1952)

"Afro Blue" (2004) Mongo Santamaria/Michael Phillip Mossman (1917-2003)

"Bradley's Groove Shop" (2011) Mark Taylor (b. 1961)

"Milestones" (2004) Miles Davis/Mike Tomaro (1926-1991)

"That Warm Feeling" (1968) Sammy Nestico (b. 1924)

"Fly Me To The Moon" (1954) Bart Howard/Sammy Nestico 1915-2004)

"Coconut Champagne" (1982) Denis Diblasio/Bob Lowden (b. 1954)

· MUSIC OF THE PEOPLE

Santa Clara University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
Dr. Scot Hanna-Weir, Music Director and Conductor

Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Santa Clara Mission Church

Music has long been a force for change in the world, a rallying cry for people, a voice to the voiceless, and an artistic expression of community and solidarity. The Santa Clara University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present music from across many traditions and many time periods that has spoken for the people - from Folk Songs to Spirituals, traditional music to contemporary.

· SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY WIND SYMPHONY

Dr. Douglas Harris, Music Director and Conductor

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Music Recital Hall

Dr. Doug Harris and the SCU Wind Symphony present an evening on classic repertoire for band.

The first half of the evening is comprised of chamber music played by the SCU Brass Choir, Woodwind Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Quintet and Horn Quartet.
The second half will feature the entire WInd Symphony playing:

"Toccata" (arr. 1942) - Girolamo Frescobaldi/Earl Slocum
"The Thunderer" (1889) - John Phillip Sousa
"Symphony on Themes" by John Phillip Sousa, Mvt. II after "The Thunderer" (1994) - Ira Hearshen
"English Folk Song Suite" (1924) - Ralph Vaughan Williams

· SONGS AND SCENES ONSTAGE

Nancy Wait-Kromm, Music Director and Conductor

Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Music Recital Hall

Santa Clara University voice students share dramatic and comedic arias and ensembles in highlights from the operatic, light opera, and musical theatre repertoire.

Tickets for all events are on sale now, ranging from $5 - $15. Purchase online atwww.scupresents.org, call 408-554-4015 or visit the Louis B. Mayer Box Office in-person.

SCU•PRESENTS fosters opportunities on the Santa Clara University campus to teach students, engage audiences, and promote understanding through the performing arts. Created to facilitate artistic exchange between artists in the fields of dance, music, and theatre, SCU•Presents encompasses programming from the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of Music, and the newly formed Arts for Social Justice, as well as select Visiting Artist Series programming. In addition to presenting the works of these university programs, SCU•Presents serves an important role within the local community by offering affordable venues to Bay Area arts organizations and educators.

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