Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord

MON, FEB 10
RECITAL HALL

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Carsten Schmidt, harpsichord

MON, FEB 10
RECITAL HALL


SMF Artistic Director Carsten Schmidt enjoys a flourishing career as a pianist, harpsichordist, and conductor, and has performed widely throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. He has been heard in such venues as the Ravinia Festival, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, the Moscow Conservatory, the Kuhmo Festival in Finland, German Mozart Festival, as well as in broadcasts worldwide.
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Land, Freedom and Friends

Furious Flower Poetry Center Director Lauren Alleyne and Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola

TUE, FEB 11
RECITAL HALL

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Land, Freedom and Friends

Furious Flower Poetry Center Director Lauren Alleyne and Diane Phoenix-Neal, viola

TUE, FEB 11
RECITAL HALL


Land, Freedom and Friends, featuring Furious Flower Poetry Center poets and Diane Phoenix Neal, viola.

Celebrating the literary arts and melody, JMU’s Furious Flower Poetry Center joins forces with faculty violist Diane Phoenix-Neal in a concert affirming the collaborative kaleidoscope of music and poetry.

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Friend Art

Written by Sofia Alvarez

WED-SAT, FEB 12-15
STUDIO THEATRE

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Friend Art

Written by Sofia Alvarez

WED-SAT, FEB 12-15
STUDIO THEATRE


Molly and Kevin are engaged. They have “normal” jobs. Kevin and Nate have known each other since they were kids. Nate used to be famous once. He just broke up with Lil, who does performance art, and she used to work with Molly, who wanted to be an actress a long time ago. These relationships come to a head when Kevin decides he no longer wants the regular life he convinced Molly to live with him. This show is directed and produced by JMU students. Friend Art is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.comContains adult content, adult language and haze. 

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

with guest Ralph Sorrentino

THU, FEB 13
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

with guest Ralph Sorrentino

THU, FEB 13
CONCERT HALL


The JMU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Casey Cangelosi, consists of nearly 30 students and has performed throughout the East Coast, including concerts at the Virginia Music Educators Association Convention and Virginia Days of Percussion.
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Time for Three

Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals), Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals)

FRI, FEB 14
CONCERT HALL

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Time for Three

Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals), Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals)

FRI, FEB 14
CONCERT HALL


GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their extraordinary sound merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. “Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous!” (Albany Times Union) Video
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Symone Harcum, voice

MON, FEB 17
RECITAL HALL

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Symone Harcum, voice

MON, FEB 17
RECITAL HALL


Soprano Symone Harcum comes off of the 2022-2023 season with a successful string of role and house debuts including the Glimmerglass Festival in the role of Micaëla in Bizet’s Carmen, Almirena in Handel’s Rinaldo and Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at Minnesota Opera, and, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, she sang the role of Sandra in the world premier of Will Liverman’s Factotum. Last season, Harcum appeared with Minnesota Opera as Léontine in The Anonymous Lover and Micaëla in Carmen, and Virginia Opera as La Contessa in Le Nozze di Figaro.

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Lori Piitz, piano

TUE, FEB 18
RECITAL HALL

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Lori Piitz, piano

TUE, FEB 18
RECITAL HALL


Pianist Lori Piitz is a versatile artist whose career includes such diverse opportunities as playing chamber music at Lincoln Center in New York City and performing in a German opera house dressed as a baby chick!  She holds graduate degrees from Indiana university as well a Certificate in Injury-Preventive Piano Technique from Salem College.  She has spent the past seventeen years teaching at JMU, working with talented piano students and teaching courses in pedagogy and “Preparing for the Job Market”.

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 21
CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

FRI, FEB 21
CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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The Steel Wheels

w/ special guest Driftwood

SAT, FEB 22
WILSON HALL

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The Steel Wheels

w/ special guest Driftwood

SAT, FEB 22
WILSON HALL


Red Wing presents a third annual Winter Roots Concert with The Steel Wheels and special guest, Driftwood. Virginia-based indie folk-rock band, The Steel Wheels, has spent two decades crafting their own distinct style of American roots music. Renowned for their heartfelt lyrics, masterful musicianship, and astounding harmonies, they have captivated audiences with their authentic sound and storytelling. The band is also the founder and host of the Red Wing Roots Music Festival, a three-day music festival in the Shenandoah Valley that draws artists and music fans from around the world.

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Jeff Wells is a seasoned voice-over artist whose passion lies in the art of transforming words into persuasive emotion. The voice is the world's most versatile instrument and Jeff brings a unique blend of charisma and skill to his work, whether he's singing or speaking.

Jamison Walker is a versatile and accomplished vocalist with a commanding vocal range and an extensive repertoire spanning opera, oratorio, musical theater, and pops. With performances in recital, opera, symphonic, and academic settings, he has captivated audiences nationally and internationally across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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