SEPTEMBER 2012 EVENTS

For more information or to purchase tickets, please click here: The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts or call the box office (540) 568-7000.

Please check the Concert Hotline (540-568-3481) for venue and time changes. Also check our Workshops & Events Page.

Click here to download the September 2012 calendar in printable format.

8/29 | Thursday - Guest Artist - Stephan Kaller, piano
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
$12 Adult | $11 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

JMU String Project Fall 2012 - Registration for instrumental lessons on violin, viola, 'cello, double bass, harp or guitar for returning and new students will be held on Wednesday, September 12, from 5:00 - 5:45 pm in Anthony-Seeger Auditorium. Students of all ages (including adults) are welcome to participate in our group classes and/or private lessons. Group classes begin on Monday, September 17, and will meet twice weekly on Monday's and Wednesday's between either 4:10-4:55 pm or 5:05-5:50 pm. For more information contact Dr. Lisa Maynard maynarlm@jmu.edu or (540) 568-6465.

9/2 | Sunday - JMU Faculty Recital - Janice L. Minor, clarinet | Paulo Steinberg, piano
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 2 pm
$10 Adult | $8 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/3 | Monday - Guest Lecture - Billy Hunter, trumpet
2012 Cultural Connections Diversity Artist
Forbes Center Concert Hall, 8 pm, free and open to the public

9/4 | Tuesday - Guest Artist - Billy Hunter, trumpet
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
$12 Adult | $11 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/5 | Wednesday - Master Class - Billy Hunter, trumpet
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, free and open to the public

9/7 | Friday - Brizilian World Music Day
Master class: Brazilian guitar with Rogério Souza, Room 119, 1:25 - 2:20 pm, free
Symposium: Music Building Room 204, 2:30 - 4 pm, free
Concert: Guest Artist - Rogério Souza, guitar
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
$12 Adult | $11 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/10 | Monday - JMU Faculty Recital - Musica Incognita with Ian Zook, horn
Amy Robertson, piano | Susan Fritts, horn
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
$10 Adult | $8 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/11 | Tuesday - Guest Artist - Alfred Reiter, bass | Gabriel Dobner, piano
Forbes Center Concert Hall, 8 pm
$12 Adult | $11 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/11 | Tuesday - JMU Jazz Ensembles, Artful Dodger, downtown Hburg, 8 - 9 pm, free

9/16 | Sunday - JMU Faculty Recital - Dorothy Maddison, soprano
"French Mélodie 101: The Belle Epoque and its Cultural Influences from the Salon to the Dance Hall" with Lucy Hoyt, soprano | Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy, conductor
Larry Taylor, piano | Tracy Schimmel Reed, piano | Susan Muterspaugh, choreographer & the Rockingham Ballet Theatre | Timmie Cole, soprano | Catherine Kelly, soprano
Eun ah Roh, soprano | Studio 309 Chorus & Soloists | Sarah Park & Hannah Wagner, violins, Forbes Center Recital Hall, 7 pm
$10 Adult | $8 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/18 | Tuesday - JMU Jazz Ensembles, Artful Dodger, downtown Hburg, 8 - 9 pm, free

9/20 | Thursday - JMU Faculty & Student Ensemble - Harmoniemusik under the direction of Stephen Bolstad with Beth Chandler, flute | Janice L. Minor, clarinet
Michele Kirkdorffer, oboe | Susan Barber, bassoon | Ian Zook, horn
Carl Donakowski, cello and JMU students
Forbes Center Recital Hall, 8 pm
$10 Adult | $8 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/21 & 22 - 12th Annual JMUACDA ChoralFest
9/22 | Saturday - Choral Concert - Forbes Center Concert Hall, 4 pm
Featuring the James Madison University Chorale and 11 participating area high schools
to build a choir of over 280 voices! with Guest Conductor Dr. André Thomas
$10 Adult | $8 JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $5 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/23 | Sunday - Masterpiece Season - Bruce Hornsby, singer, pianist, composer
Forbes Center Concert Hall, 7 pm; $45 - $50

9/25 | Tuesday - JMU Jazz Ensembles, Artful Dodger, downtown Hburg, 8 - 9 pm, free

9/27 | Thursday - International Week Performance - Caribbean Reflections:
music of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
This performance is presented by the Staunton Music Festival in cooperation with the Office of International Programs and faculty from the School of Music.
Forbes Center Concert Hall, 8 pm, free, no ticket required *MUS 195 CR
Click here for more information.

9/28 | Friday - JMU Steel Band under the direction of Michael Overman
JMU Commons,12 noon, free and open to the public

9/29 | Saturday - Special Event - Jazz 4 Justice - JMU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Chuck Dotas with JMU Faculty Andy Connell, Marlon Foster, Bob Hallahan, David Pope and Taylor Barnett.This concert is in partnership with Virginia State Bar’s Diversity Conference, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. and JMU’s School of Music scholarships.
Forbes Center Concert Hall, 8 pm
$15 Adult / JMU Faculty / Staff / Senior (62+) | $10 JMU Student *MUS 195 CR

9/30 | Sunday - JMU Steel Band under the direction of Michael Overman
Music Building Room 108, 2 pm, free *MUS 195 CR

* These concerts will provide attendance credit for MUS 195 for JMU music majors.