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The 44th Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring Vietnamese-American Composer Viet Cuong

Concert I @ 2 pm: CONCERT HALL
Concert II @ 4 pm: RECITAL HALL
Concert III @ 7 pm: CONCERT HALL

SUN, OCT 19
 CONCERT HALL AND RECITAL HALL

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The 44th Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival

Featuring Vietnamese-American Composer Viet Cuong

Concert I @ 2 pm: CONCERT HALL
Concert II @ 4 pm: RECITAL HALL
Concert III @ 7 pm: CONCERT HALL

SUN, OCT 19
 CONCERT HALL AND RECITAL HALL


Join us for the 44th Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring music from guest Vietnamese-American composer, Viet Cuong. Described as “alluring” and “stirring” by The New York Times, “arresting” (Gramophone), “irresistible” (San Francisco Chronicle), and “exhilarating” (Chicago Tribune) Cuong’s music has been commissioned and performed on six continents by musicians and ensembles. Tickets may be purchased individually per performance or as a series ticket.
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Casey Cangelosi, percussion and Aaron Trumbore, percussion

MON, OCT 27
 RECITAL HALL

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Casey Cangelosi, percussion and Aaron Trumbore, percussion

MON, OCT 27
 RECITAL HALL


Since 2011, Casey Cangelosi has performed solo recitals in Italy, Germany, Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Croatia, Sweden, Taiwan, Portugal, and widely across the U.S. at events including: The Midwest Clinic, several PASIC Showcase Concerts, and over 40 universities. Aaron Trumbore is a percussionist, educator, conductor and percussion small-business owner from Carlisle, PA.

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Paulo Steinberg, piano

WED, OCT 29
 RECITAL HALL

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Paulo Steinberg, piano

WED, OCT 29
 RECITAL HALL


A Musical Journey to Brazil with Dr. Paulo Steinberg & Colleagues! Join pianist and JMU Professor Dr. Paulo Steinberg for an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant sounds of Brazil.
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JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

THU, OCT 30
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Choruses & Chamber Orchestra

THU, OCT 30
 CONCERT HALL


The concert will feature Treble Chamber Choir, University Chorus Soprano/Alto, University Chorus Tenor/Bass, the combined University Chorus and the Chamber Orchestra.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

SUN, NOV 2
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

SUN, NOV 2
 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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The Light in the Piazza

Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel

WED-SUN, NOV 5-16
 STUDIO THEATRE

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The Light in the Piazza

Book by Craig Lucas
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel

WED-SUN, NOV 5-16
 STUDIO THEATRE


The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, this lush romance unfolds with what The New York Times calls “the most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story.” Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Contains adult content, adult language, and sexual content. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Dancescapes 2025

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, NOV 7-9
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dancescapes 2025

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SUN, NOV 7-9
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Dancescapes 2025 will feature choreographic work by guest artists from across the country, including Christian Von Howard (Montclair State University), Madeline Max Roman (Gridlock Dance Company), and JMU Dance Alumna Isabel Robles (Ballet Hispánico). The concert will also feature works by JMU dance faculty members Matt Pardo and Javi Padilla.
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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, NOV 11
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Orchestra

TUE, NOV 11
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, is the premier symphonic ensemble for the School of Music at James Madison University. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm in the Concert Hall lobby.
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JMU Concert Band

THU, NOV 13
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Concert Band

THU, NOV 13
 CONCERT HALL


The Concert Band is the largest ensemble in the band program, performing a diverse range of wind band repertoire. 
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Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, NOV 14-16
 RECITAL HALL

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Béatrice et Bénédict

Music and libretto by Hector Berlioz

Featuring the JMU Opera Theatre

FRI-SUN, NOV 14-16
 RECITAL HALL


Join JMU Opera Theatre for the operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. When a military regiment returns from war, Hero will marry Claudio! However, Hero’s cousin, Béatrice, is annoyed that this also means her nemesis, Bénédict, is back. Sung in French with English surtitles and dialogue.
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