Music Ensemble Performances 2013-14
Thursday, November 7 at 5 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Chamber Singers
Professor Frederick Binkholder, Music Director
Jinsun Cho, Accompanist
Lecture/Concert
Missa Papae Marcelli
Prof. Frederick Binkholder will lead the GU Chamber Singers in a performance of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s Pope Marcellus Mass in collaboration with the conference “Trent and Its Impact.” President John DeGioia, Prof. John O’Malley, S.J., and Prof. Anthony R. DelDonna, Ph.D. will be featured speakers.
DAHLGREN CHAPEL
FREE
Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Georgetown University Concert Choir
Fall Concert
Vidimus Stellam (We have seen his star in the East)
Frederick Binkholder, Music Director
Jinsun Cho, accompanist
A choral concert presenting the Concert Choir’s newly commissioned cantata of “Vidimus Stellam” by Dr. Kevin Siegfried. Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata rounds out the program.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Messiah Sing-along
Georgetown University Concert Choir
Frederick Binkholder, Music Director
in collaboration with the
Georgetown University Orchestra
Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Music Director
with special guest soloist Barbara Hollinshead, mezzo-soprano
A rebirth of a Georgetown Tradition, sponsored by the Georgetown University Concert Choir – Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along. Celebrate the end of the semester and ring in the Holiday Season with a singing of the Christmas portion of Handel’s famous oratorio. Professor Frederick Binkholder and professional soloists will lead the gathered ensemble through the choruses of Part I: “And the Glory of the Lord,” “And He shall Purify,” “Glory to God,” “O thou that Tellest,” “His yoke is easy,” and “Hallelujah.”
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
FREE, RSVP TO CONCERTCHOIR@GEORGETOWN.EDU TO RESERVE A SPACE.
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. (hosted by Phantoms)
Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. (hosted by GraceNotes)
DC A Cappella Festival 2013
The DC A Cappella Festival (DCAF) is the annual concert co-hosted by two of Georgetown’s most charismatic groups: the Phantoms, GU’s first co-ed a cappella group, and the GraceNotes, GU’s first all-female a cappella group. Each weekend’s performance features different guest groups. Programs include songs ranging from oldies to rock to pop—featuring debuts of new arrangements mixing traditional and eclectic styles.
GASTON HALL (HEALY BUILDING)
$10 GENERAL / $8 STUDENT
INSTRUMENTAL
Saturday, October 19 at 1 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Georgetown University Orchestra
Open Rehearsal: Join the Orchestra and Play Along
Come listen or bring an instrument and join in for this special Parents Weekend open rehearsal. Orchestral instruments are preferred and all visitors are welcome. Rehearsal includes works by Schubert, Strauss and Mahler.
GASTON HALL, HEALY BUILDING
FREE
Thursday, November 21 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Chamber Music Ensembles
Fall Concert
Professor Lura Johnson, Director
Professor Netanel Draiblate, Coach
The students of the Chamber Music Ensemble Program will present a program of chamber music masterpieces that explores the connections between the musical piece and the epoch in which it was created.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Thursday, December 5 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Guild of Bands
Professor Joe McCarthy, Advisor
This final performance of the fall semester features all of the ensembles of the Guild of Bands, performing rock, pop, jazz, and metal.
WALSH BLACK BOX THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Sunday, November 24 at 4 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Wind Ensemble
Fall Concert
Professor Aaron Broadus, Music Director
This program features the sound of the movies, including works by composers John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Michael Giacchino, and more.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Saturday, November 23 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Orchestra
Professor Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Music Director
The Waltz
The Georgetown University Orchestra under its music director Angel Gil-Ordóñez performs works by Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár and Erich Korngold. The program also features soprano Jennifer Casey Cabot as part of the Music Program’s partnership with PostClassical Ensemble and the concurrent “Tales from the Vienna Woods” program.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Tuesday, November 19 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Jazz Ensemble
Fall Concert
Professor Aaron Broadus, Music Director
Join the Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble for a program featuring the tunes of Duke Ellington.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Tuesday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU University Chamber Music Ensembles
Spring Concert
Professor Lura Johnson, Faculty Director
Lura Johnson and Netanel Draiblate, Coaches
The students of the Chamber Music Ensemble Program will present a program of chamber music masterpieces that explores the connections between the musical piece and the epoch in which it was created.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
***Please note the change in date and venue***
Monday, April 14 at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8 at 8 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Jazz Ensemble
Spring Concert
Professor Aaron Broadus, Music Director
Join the Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble for its spring performance featuring the music of Maynard Ferguson, Sammy Nestico and Count Basie, with additional selections by Gordon Goodwin.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
MCNEIR AUDITORIUM, NEW NORTH BUILDING
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Sunday, April 27 at 5 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
Georgetown University Orchestra
Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Music Director
with the Georgetown University Concert Choir
Frederick Binkholder, Music Director Jinsun Cho, accompanist
Spring Concert
Winners of the Concerto Competition and Gounod Mass
Winners of the Concerto Competition perform a concerto accompanied by the Georgetown University Orchestra conducted by Angel Gil-Ordóñez. The GU Concert Choir and guest soloist Philippe Chao join the celebration.
DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE
$5 GENERAL / FREE STUDENT
Saturday, April 26 at 12 p.m.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MUSIC PROGRAM
GU Jazz Ensemble
Georgetown Jazzfest
Professor Aaron Broadus, Music Director
Bring a blanket and join us for a day of great music from local and Grammy Award-winning artists at the Georgetown University Jazz Festival.
12 p.m.
The Annandale Jazz Ambassadors
1 p.m.
The Washingtonian Jazz Orchestra at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts
2 p.m.
Georgetown University Jazz Ensemble
3 p.m.
The Afro Bop Alliance
WHITE-GRAVENOR PATIO / COPLEY LAWN
(RAIN SITE: DAVIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, GONDA THEATRE)
FREE