Student-at-Piano

Performance Schedule

2024-2025 Concert Season

Please visit often for additional and updated event listings, including student recitals. Performances are free and open to the public with no ticket required, unless otherwise noted.

Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts for most performances

FALL 2024

Music Showcase Recital
Tuesday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

High School Choral Festival
Saturday, September 28, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Valparaiso University Chorale and High School Choirs

Actors from the London Stage presents Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’
Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
University Theatre
Theater Assigned Seating for this special performance.
General Admission: $10
Valpo Students are eligible for (1) complimentary ticket. 
To purchase individual tickets, shop online or purchase in person at the Center for the Arts.

Lutheran Centennial Hymn Festival: Founded on Faith
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Saturday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Chamber Concert Band Tour Fall 2024
October 10- Naperville, IL
October 11- Greendale, WI
October 12- St. Louis, MO
October 13- Florissant, MO

Chamber Concert Band Concert
Saturday, October 19, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band Concert
Saturday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Symphony Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular
Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Let The Right One In
October 25-26, 8:00 p.m.
October 27, 2:00 p.m.
November 1-2, 8:00 p.m.
November 3, 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre, Center for the Arts

All Saints Service
Friday, November 1, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

VU New Music Ensemble
Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Chamber Music Recital
Sunday, November 17, time TBA
Duesenberg Recital Hall

VU Jazz Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre, Center for the Arts

New Play Festival
Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Windiana Concert Band
Thursday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre, Center for the Arts

Julefest
Featuring Luce Concert Band
Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Christmas at Valpo ~ A Vespers Concert
How Great Our Joy! 
Friday, December 6, 7:30 p.m.; Christmas dinner tickets also available. 
Saturday, December 7, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
To purchase individual tickets, shop online or purchase in person at the Center for the Arts.
The Saturday evening performance will be streamed at youtube.com/ValpoArts

TubaChristmas
Sunday, December 8, 3 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

SPRING 2025

Dance Ensemble
Friday, January 31, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 1, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 2, 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre, Center for the Arts

Gospel Fest
Saturday, February 1, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Epic Film Music Concert
Saturday, February 8, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Small High School Band Festival
Saturday, February 15, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Community Band Festival
Saturday, February 15, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winners Concert
Saturday, February 22, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Bach Institute presents: VOCES8
Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Bach Institute Outreach Tour Kickoff Concert
Friday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
March 1-5, 2025, the Valparaiso University Chorale, chamber orchestra and brass will bring anthems, hymns, chamber music, and excerpts from J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion to Lutheran churches and schools in Kalamazoo, Detroit, Saginaw, and Lansing, Michigan. 

Faculty Recital: Jihye Choi, organ
Friday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Anatstasia
April 3-4, 8:00 p.m.
April 5, 2:00 p.m.

Bach Institute presents: J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion
Saturday, April 12, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Jazz Festival
April 23-26
University Theatre, Center for the Arts

Sousa Tribute Concert
Saturday, April 26, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Symphony Orchestra Concert
Sunday, April 27, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

VU New Music Ensemble
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Past seasons are available here:

FALL 2023

Music Showcase Recital
Monday, August 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Guest Recital: Samuel Vargas, violin
With Nicole Lee, piano
Friday, September 15, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Pre-concert reception with the artist at 6:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Homecoming Chorale and Orchestra Concert
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Sensory Friendly and All-Ages Jazz Ensemble Concert
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Studio Theatre, Valparaiso University
Presented by the Student Music Therapy Association and the Valparaiso University Jazz Ensemble
This fun and interactive event is an opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and sensory needs to enjoy an hour of music presented by the amazing VU Jazz Ensemble.  There will be space to move, dance, sit, and relax while listening to the music.  Halloween Costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly event and it is free to attend.  This concert will take place in the Studio Theatre (black box theater) at the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts at 1701 Chapel Drive in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Handicapped parking is available near the circle drive.  RSVPs are required because space is limited.  Please RSVP to this link: https://forms.gle/4uQbKpYKAJicWcME6.

Chorale Concert
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
The program entitled “All Creation Sings” will feature choral masterpieces from the Renaissance, romantic, and modern eras. From Josquin’s lighthearted “El Grillo” to Lauridsen’s contemplative and mesmerizing “Sure on This Shining Night,” listeners will experience  joyful intersections of humans and nature through the expressive, velvety voices of the Chorale. The concert will include a performance of Benjamin Britten’s delightful Rejoice in the Lamb, with interim University Organist Jihye Choi and student soloists Sophia Duray, Sarah Brase, Trey Erny, and Darnell Crater.

Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert
Sunday, October 29, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Bach Institute presents: The Gesualdo Six
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Concert with performances by the High School Honor Choir and Valparaiso University Chorale
Feature performance by The Gesualdo Six
Chapel of the Resurrection
Special event pricing: $20 Adults
Free to Valparaiso University Students, Faculty, and Staff
Tickets can be purchased in person or online.
No livestream available.

Fall Theatre production – She Kills Monsters
November 2-3 at 8:00 p.m.
November 4-5 at 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre
Tickets can be purchased in person or online after September 28.

Family Weekend – Chamber Concert Band
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Family Weekend – Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Faculty Recital: Joseph Bognar and Nicole Lee, piano four-hands
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Evening Prayer and Organ Recital
Nara Lee, organist and Kantorei
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

New Music Ensemble
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre

Musica Viva
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Julefest
Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Christmas at Valpo: “O Come to Us, Immanuel”
Chorale, Kantorei, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Concert Band
Friday, December 1, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
$20 Adults, $15 Seniors/Non-Valpo Students
Free to Valparaiso University Students, Faculty, and Staff
Tickets can be purchased in person or online.
Download PDF of program here.

TubaChristmas
Sunday, December 3, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Musica Viva
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik and Student Recital: Nilo Sanchez, bassoon
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital: Dahliah Wilkes, soprano
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

SPRING 2024

Dance Ensemble
February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
February 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
February 4 at 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre
Ticketed event
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=vuca

Epic Film Music Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Valparaiso High School Bands
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Small High School Band Festival and Sensory-Friendly Concert
Luce Concert Band, guest high school students
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Community Band Festival
Community/University Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, guests
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Featuring the 2023 Concerto Competition Winners
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Guest Artist Recital
Cole Burger, piano
Featuring the complete Iberia by Isaac Albéniz
Friday, February 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

The Valparaiso University Music Department and The Bach Institute present ~ Soli Deo Gloria: a celebration of Lutheran song
Valparaiso University Chorale, Bach Choir and instrumentalists
Marin Jacobson, Conductor
Charles Raasch, Guest Organist
Chapel of the Resurrection
Valparaiso University
March 1, 2024, 7:00 PM

The concert is free and open to the public.
The Chapel of the Resurrection will ring with historic Lutheran music by Heinrich Schütz, J.S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn as well as recent compositions by Abbie Betinis and Robert Hobby. The concert will feature Bach’s cantata  “Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin.” The audience is invited to join in singing hymns from the rich tradition of Lutheran hymnody including “A Mighty Fortress” and “O Day Full of Grace” and contemporary Lutheran hymns by Susan Palo Cherwien and Marin Jacobson. Guest organist Charles Raasch will inspire the gathering through improvisations and leading the assembly in song. Valparaiso University’s Chorale and Bach Choir will be joined by brass and strings including Diego Piedra, violinist and conductor of the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra. The concert marks the beginning of Bach Institute Outreach to Lutheran churches and schools in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Indiana.The full schedule is available here.

Student Recital
Matthew Yee, euphonium and trombone
with Nicole Lee, piano
Sunday, April 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Tuck Everlasting
April 11-12 at 8:00 p.m.
April 13-14 at 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre
Purchase tickets here

Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Jazz Festival
Tuesday, April 16- Friday, April 19, 2024
University Theatre
Full schedule may be found here.
Purchase tickets here

Musica Viva
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital
Adam Lindemer, brass
Nicole Lee, piano
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Antonio Vivaldi’s GloriaValparaiso University Chorale, Bach Choir, Bach Institute OrchestraSaturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.
The Chorale will also perform anthems of the Easter season and concert spirituals by Undine Smith Moore and William Dawson.
Tickets available at: valpo.edu/vuca/tickets
Adult – $20
Seniors – $10
Non-VU students – Free
Valpo faculty, staff, students – Free
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Student Recital
Logan Albright, piano
Elizabeth Tritten, soprano
with Nicole Lee, piano
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital
Ricky Paz, percussion
with Hallie Wolf, cello
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
University Theatre

Musica Viva
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Valparaiso University New Music Ensemble
Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Sousa Tribute Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, Comm/University Concert Band
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 4:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Student Recital
Shelby Stinson, composition
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital
Sophia Duray, soprano
with Nicole Lee, piano
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva
Organ students of Prof. Choi
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Abendmusik
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Faculty Recital: Border Songs
A world premiere work by Marjorie M. Rusche
Maura Janton Cock, soprano
Stacy Maugans, alto saxophone
Joseph Bognar, piano
with remarks by Dan Beirne, Director for Mobilization & Faith Relations of Global Refuge
Saturday, May 4, 5 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Fall 2022

Music Showcase Recital
Monday, August 29, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Faculty Recital: Layne Anspach, horn and Sunghee Kim, organ
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Faculty Recital: Katharina Uhde, violin
with Nicole Lee, piano
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Homecoming
Chorale and Symphony Orchestra Concert
With Chorale Alumni and Dr. Christopher Cock
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Guest Ensemble:  Cappella Romana
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Evening Prayer and Organ Recital
Featuring Valparaiso University Kantorei
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Guest Recital: Samuel Vargas, Violin
With Nicole Lee, piano
Friday, October 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert
Saturday, October 29, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Student Recital: Joel Stoppenhagen, organ
Sunday, October 30, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Valparaiso University Chorale
Sunday, October 30, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Family Weekend
Johan de Meij concert with Chamber Concert Band and Windiana
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Student Recital: Genevieve Brown, flute
with Joseph Bognar, Adam Lindemer, Ricky Paz, and Logan Albright
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Guest Recital: Galan Trio
Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital: Jamie Pfauth, piano
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Organ Concert for Young and All
Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

New Music Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre

Musica Viva
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Julefest
Valparaiso University Community/University Concert Band
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Festive Christmas Vespers
Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
and
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Purchase tickets here

TubaChristmas
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Student Recital: Julia Pastore, flute
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Piano Studio Recital
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Bach Institute presents Messiah
Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Spring 2023

Faculty Recital: Layne Anspach, horn
Sunday, January 29, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Epic Film Music Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Valparaiso High School Bands
Saturday, February 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Small High School Band Festival
Luce Concert Band, guest high school students
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Community Band Festival and Sensory-Friendly Concert
Community/University Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, guests
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra
Featuring the 2022 Concerto Competition Winners
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Valparaiso University Chorale
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Windiana Concert Band
Featuring Valpo Music Faculty member Stacy Maugans, saxophone
Thursday, March 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Evening Prayer and Organ Recital
Featuring University Kantorei, Vox Lucis, and Dr. Merilyn Keiser, organ
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Valparaiso University Jazz Festival
Tuesday, April 11- Friday, April 14, 2023
Center for the Arts – University Theatre
Visit the Jazz Festival webpage for details

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital: Zac Flasch, composition
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Chorale Concert
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Student Recital: Rachael Lagunas, soprano
Sunday, April 16, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital
Monday, April 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, April 20, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital: Myles Mattsey, baritone
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Student Recital: Elias Anderson and Graham Butler, trumpets
Sunday, April 23, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik Recital
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Faculty Recital: Nicole Lee and Joseph Bognar, piano for four hands
Friday, April 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Sousa Tribute Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, Comm/University Concert Band
Saturday, April 29, 2023, 4:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Student Recital: Sophia Duray, soprano and Matthew Yee, euphonium
Sunday, April 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Piano Studio Recital
Monday, May 1, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Abendmusik Recital
Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

New Music Concert (ValpLork and VUNUMU)
Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of Resurrection

Abendmusik Recital
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Voice Studio Recital- Students of Anne Marie Bice
Friday, May 5, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Faculty Showcase Recital*
Monday, August 30, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
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Homecoming Chorale Concert*
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 4:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free and open to the public
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Homecoming Orchestra Concert*
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 8:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Layne Anspach, horn*
with Aram Arakelyan, piano
Monday, October 4, 2021, 7:30 P.M
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
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Chamber Concert Band and Windiana*
Michael Boo Memorial Concert and Symphony Premiere
Sunday, October 17, 2021, 4:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection

Family Weekend Concert: Chamber Concert Band*
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 4:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Family Weekend Concert: Luce Band and Community/University Concert Band*
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Premiere of Euphonium Concerto by Tom Davoren, with soloist GySgt. Hiram Diaz, US Marine Band*
Chamber Concert Band, Windiana, and Michigan City Municipal Band
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Student Recital: Genevieve Brown, flute*
with David Lee, tuba and Nicholas Sanchez, bassoon
Sunday, November 7, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Faculty Recital: Diego Piedra, violin*
with Nicole Lee, piano
Friday, November 12, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Jazz Ensemble*
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
University Theatre
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Streamed live at: https://vimeo.com/646225109/5a38c366aa

Musica Viva*
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 1:30 P.M.
Organ students of Sunghee Kim and Stephen Schnurr
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Julefest*
Community/University Concert Band
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Festive Christmas Vespers*
Friday, December 3, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
and
Saturday, December 4, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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TubaChristmas*
Sunday, December 5, 2021, 3:00 P.M.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Registration available online

Piano Studio Recital, students of Nicole Lee
Sunday, December 5, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Abendmusik*
Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Musica Viva*
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 1:30 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Abendmusik*
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 7:30 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Student Recital: Natalie Janke, soprano*
Saturday, December 11, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

 

Faculty Recital: Joseph Bognar and Nicole Lee, piano for four hands
Saturday, February 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Epic Film Music Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Valparaiso High School Bands
Saturday, February 12, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Orchestra Concert
Saturday, February 19, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Small High School Band Festival
Luce Concert Band, guest high school students
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Community Band Festival and Sensory-Friendly Concert
Community/University Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, guests
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Guest Performance: Isabella Heigl (painting) and Agustín Castilla-Ávila (electric guitars)
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
The Department of Music will host  guest artists Isabella Heigl (painting) and Agustín Castilla-Ávila (electric guitars) in an improvisational session of painting and music based on ideas and quotations by Bob Dylan.  The “Never Ending Artist” performance (about 45 minutes) is funded by the International Society of Mozarteum University Salzburg in Austria.  Admission is free and open to the public.

Guest Recital: Laurent Estoppey, saxophone
Friday, March 25, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Student Recital: Joel Stoppenhagen, organ
Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Bach Institute
Mass in B Minor
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone (219.464.5162), or in person at the Center for the Arts.
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Jazz Festival
Tuesday-Friday, April 5-8, 2022
Harre Union
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Harre Union Welcome Desk.

Student Recital: Joshua DeJarlais, tenor and Jessica Cretors, soprano
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Refugees at Valparaiso University, Sunday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Admission is free for everyone, no ticket required, all seats general admission
A benefit concert to aid Ukrainian refugees will be held in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University on Sunday, April 10, 2:00p. Admission is free for everyone, no ticket is required, and all seats are general admission.
Volunteer donations will be collected by the Chapel and will be given to CARE, a USAID-supported organization sending immediate aid for both physical and mental health needs. Donate via the special Ukraine collection box in the Chapel or online here
The concert is being organized by Valparaiso University music education students, in conjunction with band members from the Valparaiso Community/University Concert Band, Windiana Concert Band, Valparaiso University Luce Concert Band, Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, and Michigan City Municipal Band. This performance will not be available to live stream.

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, April 14, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, April 21, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Orchestra Concert
Saturday, April 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 5 and Nicole Lee playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2
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Student Recital: Marcus Engstrom, saxophone
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Student Recital: Ryan Gee, trumpet and David Lee, tuba
Sunday, April 24, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Musica Viva Recital
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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United States Navy Band
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free tickets available online Tickets have all been distributed

Sousa Tribute Concert
Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, Comm/University Concert Band
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Student Recital: Morgen Heissenbuettel, violin
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Student Recital: Shantée Lewis, soprano and John Claudy, tenor
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Student Recital: Kate Eisenhutt, composition
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

New Music Ensemble
Monday, May 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik Recital CANCELLED
Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva Recital
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Percussion Ensemble Recital
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Abendmusik Recital
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
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Student Recital: Dante Canchola, composition
Friday, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall

Musica Viva*
Thursday, September 24, 1:30 p.m.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Dan + Claudia Zanes Sensory Friendly Interactive Concert*
Friday. October 2, 5:00 p.m.
Gathering will take place virtually over Zoom. Registration is required for this free event.
Register here

Symphony Orchestra*
Saturday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Student Recital: Morgen Heissenbuettel, violin*
Thursday, October 29, 7:30 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Musica Viva*
Tuesday, November 3, 1:30 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Luce Concert Band and Community/University Concert Band*
Tuesday, November 3, 7:15 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Musica Viva*
Thursday, November 5, 1:30 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Chamber Concert Band*
Thursday, November 5, 5:40 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Abendmusik*
Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Musica Viva*
Thursday, November 12, 1:30 P.M.
Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts
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Abendmusik*CANCELED
Thursday, November 12, 7:30 P.M.

Symphony Orchestra*
Friday, March 26, 4:10 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Jazzfest Concert*
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 7:30 pm
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Live stream available at https://vimeo.com/event/835996

Student Recital: Genevieve Brown, flute/piccolo*
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 2:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Student Recital: Madeline Abel, soprano*
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 3:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Student Recital: Michael Eppley, saxophone*
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 4:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Student Recital: Anastasia Karnezis, soprano*
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 5:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Student Recital: Alana Swopes, harp*
Sunday, April 11, 2021, 2:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 1:30pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Faculty Recital: Katharina Uhde, violin
with Nicole Lee, piano
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 7:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Abendmusik*
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 7:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Percussion Ensemble Recital*
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 1:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Thursday, April 29, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Abendmusik*
Thursday, April 29, 2021, 7:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Chamber Concert Band, Luce Concert Band, and Community/University Concert Band*
Saturday, May 1, 2021, 4:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Faculty Recital: Joseph Bognar and Nicole Lee, piano for four hands*
Sunday, May 2, 2021, 2:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Symphony Orchestra*
Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 7:00 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

Musica Viva*
Thursday, May 6, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Live stream available at www.youtube.com/ValpoArts

2021 Friendship Lasts Forever Cloud Concert
Saturday, May 15, 2021, 8:00 pm CDT (broadcast time)
Streaming and program download

The Valparaiso University Chorale
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Christopher M. Cock, conductor
From Sorrow into Joy: Songs of Healing and Hope
Recording: https://youtu.be/0EW-XlMgvVw

Faculty Showcase Recital*
Monday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Stacy Maugans, Saxophone*
with Joseph Bognar, Piano
Monday, September 9, 7:30 p.m.

Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Guest Artists: Andrew Smith, violin, Joshua Pierce, piano*
Thursday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Guest Artist: Aruna Quartet*
2019 Fischoff Competition Winners
Saturday, September 21, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Friendship Lasts Forever Concert, featuring Chorale and Chamber Concert Band*
Sunday September 22, 3:00 p.m.
Symphony Center, Chicago
Purchase tickets here

Faculty Recital: Katharina Uhde, Violin*
with Joseph Bognar and Nicole Lee, Piano
Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Homecoming: Chorale, Men’s Ensemble, Women’s Choir*
Saturday, September 28, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff


Homecoming: VU Symphony Orchestra*
Saturday, September 28, 8:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
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Faculty Chamber Recital*
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m.
Brauer Art Museum
Free admission and open to the public
A multidisciplinary event celebrating the works of American painter Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900). Featuring presentations by Gregg Hertzlieb, John Ruff, and a live musical performance of “Landscapes” by composer Daniel Baldwin. CORE lab approved.
Performers:
Krista Weiss, clarinet
Laura Bennett Cameron, bassoon
Ericka Tyner Grodrian, horn
Kyle Adams, piano
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Faculty Recital: Emily Yiannias, Soprano*
Sunday, October 6, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Spencer Martin, Viola*
Monday, October 7, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Anne Marie Bice, Soprano*

Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Family Weekend: Chamber Concert Band*
Saturday, October 26, 4:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public
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Family Weekend: Luce Band and Community/University Band*
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public
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Guest Ensemble Recital: Swedish Chamber Music for Winds and Piano*

Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
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The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University Concert*
Saturday, November 2, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Musical: Sondheim on Sondheim*
November 8 and 15, 8:00 p.m.
November 10 and 17, 2:00 p.m.
University Theatre
*Ticketed Event

Faculty Jazz Trio*
Wednesday November 13, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
Free admission and open to the public

Student Recital: Alyssa Perone, Violin*
Saturday, November 16, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission, open to the public
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Studio Recitals
Sunday, November 17
2:00 p.m. – piano students of Mary Lee Riley
3:00 p.m. – voice students of Emily Yiannias
4:00 p.m. – organ and piano students of Sunghee Kim (Chapel of the Resurrection)
5:00 p.m. – voice students of Anne Marie Ouverson Bice
7:00 p.m. – piano students of Nicole Lee
Duesenberg Recital Hall, unless otherwise noted
Free admission and open to the public

VU New Music Ensemble*
Monday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public

Musica Viva*

Tuesday, November 19, 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public

Abendmusik*
Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public

Jazz Ensemble*
Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre
Free admission and open to the public

Musica Viva*
Thursday, November 21, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public

Abendmusik*
Thursday, November 21, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public

Musica Viva*
Tuesday, December 3, 1:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public

Julefest*
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public
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A Festive Christmas Vespers: Promise  Praise Pilgrim*
Friday, December 6, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Tuba Christmas*
Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public

Guest Artist Recital – Wolf Tone*
Ben Roidl-Ward, bassoon,  Will Overcash, violin
Thursday, January 9, 7:30 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Katharina Uhde, violin*
with Michael Uhde, piano and Sanja Uhde, violoncello
Featuring: Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio Op. 97 (1816)
Saturday, January 18, 5:00 p.m.

Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Faculty Recital: Jennet Ingle, oboe*
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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The Lawes Brothers: Music from the 17th Century English Court and Theater*
Claire Happel Ashe, triple harp and Phillip Serna, bass viol
Ryan Townsend Strand, tenorMartin Davids, Baroque violinand Joel Spears, theorbo
Saturday, February 1, 5:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Epic Movie Concert with Chamber Concert Band*
Saturday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Free admission and open to the public
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Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra*
Saturday, February 15, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
*Ticketed Event: $15 adult, $10 senior/non-Valpo students, free to Valpo students, faculty and staff
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Faculty Recital: Sangeeta Swamy, violin*
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Free admission and open to the public
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Small High School Band Festival*
Saturday, February 22, 3:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Community Band Festival, sensory friendly concert*
Saturday, February 22, 5:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Resurrection
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Purchase tickets

Individual tickets are available for each Center for the Arts sponsored production. To check seat availability and purchase individual tickets, shop online or call the Box Office at 219.464.5445.

Parking

Please be aware that parking has changed recently. Lot #1, south end of campus just off Rt. 30, is available to visitors anytime of the day. There is a sidewalk between Meier Hall and Center for the Sciences that leads to the Center for the Arts. Lot #5 (behind Urschel Hall) and the faculty/staff spaces located North of Center for the Arts are available on the weekend and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.