September
Monday, September 08, 2008 - 7-9pm
Wilmington Branch
Auditions: Wilmington Branch Orchestral Ensembles, Chamber Music, Delaware Youth Orchestra and Delaware Youth Symphony
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 7-9pm
Wilmington Branch
Auditions: Wilmington Branch Choral Ensembles, Wilmington Youth Chorale, Delaware Children’s Chorus and Select Choral Ensemble
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9am-5pm
Wilmington Branch
Auditions: Wilmington Branch Ensembles
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Orchestral Prep, Chamber Music, Delaware Youth Orchestra and Delaware Youth Symphony
2:00-5:00 p.m.: Wilmington Youth Chorale, Delaware Children’s Chorus and Select Choral Ensemble
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:30pm
Wilmington Branch
Chamber Music Play-In for Adults
WMS/DMS offers a unique opportunity for amateur adult musicians to come together to make music. Join us for an evening devoted to chamber music, including informal reading and coaching sessions with faculty, as well as performances by guest musicians and refreshments. Call 302-762-1132 to RSVP by September 8. Free!
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Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 3:00pm
Wilmington Branch
“Good Vibrations” String Department Day #1
A year-long series of engaging and fun events for ALL string players! Activities will include a trip to hear the Delaware Symphony perform with the L.A. Guitar Quartet as well as a fiddling/bluegrass workshop and a master class directed by our three new violin teachers. The series will also feature a recital and Q&A session by Wilmington resident and Juilliard senior, violinist Genia Maslov, and an opportunity for students to take a lesson on a different instrument. Free!
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October
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 7:30pm
Wilmington Branch
Brandywine Harp Orchestra, Celtic Journeys
The Brandywine Harp Orchestra will perform music from their new CD “Celtic Journeys,” which features the 16-piece Celtic harp orchestra in traditional and new music from Scotland and Ireland. Proceeds from CD sales will go toward the orchestra’s upcoming trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, where they have been invited to perform at the International Harp Festival in April 2009. Directed by WMS/DMS harp faculty Janet Witman. A WMS/DMS performing arts partner.
Tickets: $10 adults / $5 seniors & students
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Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 3:00pm
Wilmington Branch
Cultural Crossroads Program, Latin American Heritage Concert
The first of four Cultural Crossroads programs that integrate music, dance and visual arts to celebrate the rich musical diversity of our world and our own community, coordinated by WMS/DMS faculty Christopher Braddock. Join Philadelphia’s Tambonito for a concert and demonstration focusing on the songs, dances and musical instruments of Cuba and Brazil. In addition, WMS/DMS guitar faculty Matthew Lavanish will perform works by the great Paraguayan guitarist and composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré. After the show, members of Tambonito will present a workshop on Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian drumming and dancing. An art exhibit will feature the works of emerging Latino visual artists Esteban Pilonieta, José Ruiz and Ruben Sanchez, on display at the Wilmington Branch from September 1 to November 1.
Tickets: $10 adults / $5 seniors & students
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Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:00pm
Wilmington Branch
Performance Class for First-Time Performers
Facilitated by Dr. Lynne Cooksey. Free!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 7:30pm
Wilmington Branch
Music Masters Concert Series, Piano Duo & Four-Hands Extravaganza
Music Masters concerts showcase the talented WMS/DMS faculty and renowned special guests in a series of themed performances. This exciting evening of music for two pianos and piano four-hands features works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Barber and Holdemann. Featuring WMS/DMS piano faculty Donna Beech, David Brown, Jennifer Chen, Richard Gangwisch, Liliya Maslov, Oleg Maslov, Ethel Olsen, Tracy Richardson, Benjamin Whitten and Hiroko Yamazaki.
Tickets: $10 adults / $5 seniors & students
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Saturday, October 18, 2008 -
Wilmington Branch
Wilmington Branch Student Recitals
Free!
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Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 6:30pm
Wilmington Branch
Early Childhood Department Family Music Night
Free!
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Friday, October 24, 2008 - 6:00pm
Milford Branch
Piano Master Class, with WMS/DMS faculty Liliya Maslov
Free!
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Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 3:00pm
Wilmington Branch
Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band, British-Style Brass
Enjoy the unique sound of a 35-piece, British-style brass concert band. Well-known throughout Great Britain, Europe and Australia, this distinct musical genre is growing in popularity in the United States. From classics to swing, this concert by the Chesapeake Brass Band will suit all musical tastes. Conducted by Ed Hockersmith. A WMS/DMS performing arts partner.
Tickets: $10 adults / $5 seniors & students
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