Events Calendar
Performance Calendar Spring 2018
February
Wednesday, February 28 - 5:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 134
Voice Area Recital
An evening of art song presented by Westfield State University voice majors.
March
Monday, March 5 - 12:35 P.M.
Dever Stage
Catherine Dower Recital Series
A recital of solo and chamber music presented by the Westfield State University student musicians.
Friday, March 23 - 5:00 P.M.
Second Congregational Church, UCC - 487 Western Ave., Westfield
Junior Performance Recital - Elizabeth Judycki, '19, voice, Scott Bailey, piano
A recital of art songs and arias.
Wednesday, March 28 - 6:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 134
New Music by Student Composers
A recital of newly composed solo and chamber works by Westfield State University student composers.
April
Friday, April 6 - 6:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 127
Senior Recital - Carolyn Dufraine, '18, trombone
Sunday, April 8 - 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 134
Westfield Strings Chamber Festival and Workshops
String students are invited to participate in an afternoon of chamber music. Play in a group with between one and four other students, and receive a coaching by the string faculty of Westfield State University. Click here for more information.
Monday, April 9 - 12:35 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center, 134
Catherine Dower Recital Series
A recital of solo and chamber music presented by the Westfield State University Department of Music
Urinetown - The Musical - Presented by the Music and Theatre Departments
Wednesday, April 18 - 8:00 P.M.
Thursday, April 19 - 8:00 P.M.
Friday, April 20 - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 21 - 2:00 P.M. Matinee and 8:00 P.M.
Dever Stage - Parenzo Hall
A satirical comedy musical with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Greg Kotis.
Sunday, April 22 - 5:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 127
Senior Jazz Performance Recital - Nate Noah, '18, piano
Monday, April 23 - 7:30 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 134
Chamber Music Recital
Percussion Ensemble directed by Dr. Peter Coutsouridis and Piano Ensemble directed by Scott Bailey. Works by Emilio Mendoza, Scott Joplin, Christopher Rouse, and more!
Wednesday, April 25 - 6:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 127
Music for Strings and Classical Guitar
Works by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Antonio Vivaldi, and Alberto Villodo. Directed by Jessica Foskitt and John Mason.
Friday April 27 at 7:00 P.M.
Dever Stage - Parenzo Hall
University Chorus and Chamber Chorale Spring Concert
An evening of choral music presented by the Westfield State University choral ensembles. Directed by Dr. Felicia Barber.
Saturday, April 28 - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center
Young Artist Piano Competition
Click here for more information.
Monday, April 30 - 6:00 P.M.
Dever Stage
Senior Performance Recital - Bailey Forfa, '18, percussion
May
Tuesday, May 1 - 7:30 P.M.
Dever Stage - Parenzo Hall
University Wind Symphony Spring Concert
The Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Karen LaVoie performs new works and old classics from the Wind Band repertoire
Wednesday, May 2 - 7:30 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 127
Jazz Night!
Small Jazz Ensemble directed by Jim Argiro and Jazz Fusion Ensemble directed by John Mason
Thursday, May 3 - 7:30 P.M.
Dever Stage - Parenzo Hall
Jazz Night!
Small Jazz Ensemble directed by Ted Levine and Jazz Big Band directed by Jason Schwartz.
Saturday, May 5 - 7:30 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 127
University Music Theatre Workshop
Performance of solo songs, monologues, and ensembles in the Musical Theatre genre from the 1950's to the present. Directed by Lynn Paulella-Beard with pianist, Scott Bailey.
Sunday, May 6 - Time TBA
Location TBA
Jazz Celebration with the Westfield Public Schools
In collaboration with the Westfield Public Schools, Westfield State University students join our public school partners in an afternoon of workshops and performances.
Monday, May 7 - 12:35 P.M.
Dever Stage - Parenzo Hall
Catherine Dower Recital Series
A recital of solo and chamber music presented presented by the Westfield State University student musicians.
Tuesday, May 8 - 7:00 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center - 134
New Music Concert
A performance of student compositions and new music.
Friday, May 11 - 5:30 P.M.
Catherine Dower Center
Westfield State Foundation: Pathways to Excellence
Student and faculty chamber and ensemble performances throughout the evening. Cost is $75 per person. For more information visit http://www.westfieldalumni.org/events/upcoming-events/pathways-to-excellence-gala
