2018-2019 Concert Season
Please visit often for additional and updated event listings, including student recitals.
*indicates a concert-attendance eligible performance
Faculty Showcase Recital
Featuring: Jennet Ingle, oboe; Ericka Tyner Grodrian, horn; Charles Steck, trumpet; Anne Marie Bice, soprano; Sangeeta Swamy, violin
Nicole Lee, piano
Monday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Guest Artist Recital: Justin Kolb, piano
Thursday, September 6, 12:00 p.m.
Guild Lobby-Commons, Center for the Arts
Free admission, open to the public
Faculty Jazz Trio
Wednesday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public
Guest Artist Recital: Clocks in Motion Percussion Quartet
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Guest Artist Recital: Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet
2018 Gold Medal winners of the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Senior Wind Division
Saturday, September 22, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Faculty Recital: Stacy Maugans, saxophone
Wednesday, September 26, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Homecoming Concert
Valparaiso University Chorale, Men’s Ensemble, and Women’s Choir
Saturday, September 29, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Faculty Recital
Sunghee Kim, organ
Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Guest Artist Recital
Gargoyle Brass with Organ
“Imaginary Landscapes” featuring music of Stravinsky, Holst, and others
Saturday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Chamber Ensemble in Residence recital: Civitas
Sunday, October 7, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Guest Artist Recital
Laudamus, the Choir of the St. Louis Seminary
Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, October 20, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Family Weekend: Chamber Concert Band
Saturday, October 27, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Family Weekend: Community/University Band, Luce Concert Band
Saturday, October 27, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Symphony No. 5: Return to Middle Earth by Johan de Meij
premiere performance
Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings by Johan de Meij
30th anniversary performance
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band
Windiana Concert Band
Jeffrey Scott Doebler, conductor
Johan de Meij, guest conductor and composer
Maura Janton Cock, soprano
Saturday, November 3, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $25 adult, $20 senior $10 non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
War and the Human Heart
Valparaiso University Chorale with Windiana
Sunday, November 11, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
Free admission, open to the public
Student Recital- Jackson Roush, composition
Thursday Nov 15, 7:30p
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Christmas Concert
Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Concert Band, Chorale, Women’s Choir, Men’s Ensemble
Friday, November 30, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Julefest
Community/University Band, Luce Concert Band
Sunday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
TUBACHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 2, 3:15 p.m.
Rehearsal at 2:15 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Advent/Christmas Vespers
Friday, December 7, 7:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Faculty Recital: Anne Marie Bice, soprano*
Sunday, January 20, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Alumni Organ Recital
Join alumni and friends of the Valparaiso University Department of Music in honoring the lives and careers of Professors Emeriti William Eifrig ’55 (faculty member, 1960-1088) and Philip Gehring ’84H (1958-1988).
Tuesday, January 29, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Full schedule and RSVP
EPIC Movie Concert*
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band Valparaiso High School Bands
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Faculty Recital: Jennet Ingle, oboe*
Sunday, February 10, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra*
Featuring winner of the 2018-19 Student Concerto Competition
Saturday, February 16, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Bach Institute: St. Matthew Passion*
Saturday, February 23, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Special ticket pricing for this event: $40 preferred, $25 adult, $20 senior, $10 non-VU students. Free to Valpo students, faculty and staff.
Small High School Band Festival*
Sunday, February 24, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Community Band Festival*
Sunday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission, open to the public
Leipzig Baroque Orchestra*
Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
Bach Institute: St. Matthew Passion – Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Basilica of St. Adalbert Grand Rapids, MI
Bach Institute: St. Matthew Passion – St. Louis, MO
Sunday, March 3, 3:00 p.m. (CST)
Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place St. Louis, MO 63105
Concordia Seminary Concert Series
Jazz Fest Harre Union Ballroom
Monday-Friday, April 1-5
Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra*
Saturday, April 13, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Pippin*
April 26-27, 8:00 p.m. May 3, 8:00 p.m. May 5, 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
Men’s Ensemble and Women’s Choir*
Saturday, April 27, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
The 21st Annual Sousa Tribute Concert*
Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, and Community/University Concert Band
Saturday, May 4, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
