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2017-18 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

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More than entertainment, this calendar represents thousands of

hours of training by our world-class faculty and guest artists, with

diligent practice and rehearsal by students who are on the path to

become professional artists. Don’t miss the chance to see UNCSA’s

rising stars at one of our many ovation-worthy performances.

Please visit uncsa.edu/performances to confi rm times and dates

(schedules can and do change), buy tickets early and often, and

sign up for regular updates.

I look forward to seeing you at the theater and concert hall!

Warmest regards,

Lindsay Bierman

Chancellor

Welcome to another year of boundless creativity and incredible

artistry. UNCSA’s 2017-18 performance season is fi lled with

riveting productions, curated concerts and exciting screenings

that highlight the world-class talent at the state’s premier

conservatory. Many of our patrons tell us our professional-caliber

productions are comparable with—or better than!—what they’ve

seen in New York and L.A.

Among the productions to be staged by the School of Drama

is the comical Arms and the Man by celebrated playwright

George Bernard Shaw. And Gus Kaikkonen, who led our hit

production of Guys and Dolls, returns to direct another witty

musical: Stephen Sondheim’s Company.

UNCSA audiences will be the fi rst to experience choreography

crafted by our contemporary dance students and world premieres

staged by visiting guest artists. Powerful works from dance

notables Larry Keigwin, José Limón and Doug Varone are also

on the bill.

The School of Music will feature everything from intimate

studio recitals to concerts by distinguished guest artists.

UNCSA’s partnership with the Chamber Music Society of

Lincoln Center continues with two programs featuring music

by Beethoven, Mozart, Dvor̂ák and more. Collage, UNCSA’s

vibrant showcase, is back for its third year and will be full of

delightful surprises from all fi ve conservatories.

The School of Filmmaking’s screenings give us access to the

next generation of award-winning fi lmmakers before they begin

their illustrious careers. The “best of” fi lms often go on to be

shown in festivals around the world, including Winston-Salem’s

very own RiverRun International Film Festival.

And let’s not forget the Design and Production team. Not only

do the students contribute to our productions with original set,

costume, sound and lighting designs (as well as the many

technical elements), but they also do some spectacular

presentations of their own. Photona, the event formerly known

as Photonapalooza, dazzles with its innovative multimedia light

projections. And the ever-popular Winston-Salem Light Project in

April will honor the end of WWI with an outdoor lighting display

at the Millennium Center.

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PARKING INFORMATION

Stevens CenterParking is available on the surrounding downtown streets and in the public Cherry/Marshall Parking Deck between Fourth and Fifth streets. For handicapped patrons, use the drop-off lane in front of the building. There is no long-term parking directly in front of the Stevens Center.

Main Campus For your safety, please obey signage and follow the directions of UNCSA police offi cers and public safety personnel, who will be on hand for most performances to assist patrons.

If you have any questions, please contact UNCSA Police at 336-770-3321. Detailed traffi c and parking information, including a map, is available on our website: uncsa.edu/map and uncsa.edu/parking. Please check these sites before visiting campus for the most up-to-date information on where to park for performances and screenings.

On the UNCSA Campus1533 S. Main St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Stevens Center405 W. Fourth St.


Home Moravian Church529 Church St.


Wait Chapel at WFU1834 Wake Forest Rd.


Wake Forest Biotech Place Atrium575 N. Patterson Ave.


UNCSA CAMPUS MAP

1 ACE EXHIBITION COMPLEX Babcock TheatreGold TheatreMain Theatre

2 AGNES DE MILLE THEATRE(a.k.a. de Mille Theatre)

3 SCHOOL OF MUSIC COMPLEX Bill & Judy Watson Chamber Music Hall(a.k.a. Watson Hall)

4 GRAY BUILDING Crawford Hall (2nd fl oor)

5 ALEX C. EWING PERFORMANCE PLACE Sheila Cobb Rehearsal Studio Catawba TheatreGerald Freedman Theatre (a.k.a. Freedman)Patrons Theatre

Unless otherwise indicated, tickets to UNCSA events are $18 regular and $15 for students with valid ID.

Tickets for special events are priced as indicated in specifi c event details throughout the calendar listings.

For most shows, reduced ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more.

Tickets may be purchased by phone or online for pick up at Will Call, can be emailed directly to you at no cost, or mailed for an additional fee. Tickets are also available in person at the Box Offi ce.

By Phone: Call 336-721-1945 during the hours below.

Online: Visit uncsa.edu/performances.

In Person: Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St.Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Box Offi ce is also open one hour before curtain time at each performance location.

Print-at-Home Tickets: Patrons can take advantage of our print-at-home ticketing service. Whether you purchase your tickets online or through the Box Offi ce, you can print your tickets at home for no additional charge.

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LATE SEATING POLICY

Late seating is at the discretion of management. As a courtesy to the audience, this may require a delay until an appropriate time in the performance. There is no late seating for Drama or Opera productions. We make every effort to accommodate walk-up UNCSA students at every production and reserve the right to distribute unclaimed tickets at curtain if needed. To guarantee seating, please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to showtime.

OUR COMMITMENT TO PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

We are committed to making our performances accessible to all patrons. Please inform the UNCSA Box Offi ce of any special requirements when making your reservation at least 10 days in advance.

Ticket Information Performance Locations

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Photography by Ken Bennett, Jeremy Cowart, Ken Howard, Peter Mueller,

Rosalie O’Connor, Christine Rucker and Dane Shitagi.

Cover: The Man of Mode, 2017. Back cover: Florencia en el Amazonas, 2017.


2 CONNECTIONS: Watson Hall GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND MUSIC Faculty Artist Series2 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

In collaboration with Reynolda House’s exciting Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, this concert features works by Ernst Bloch, Aaron Copland, Katherine Hoover and Libby Larsen, with commentary on the connections between O’Keeffe’s art and the music. Faculty artists include Ulrich Eichenauer, viola; Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet; Tadeu Coelho, flute; and Dmitri Vorobiev, piano.

22 FALL FILM SCREENING: Main Theatre BEST OF THE SCHOOL OF FILMMAKING22 (Fri) 7 p.m.

A 90-minute program featuring some of the best short films created in the School of Filmmaking during the 2016-17 school year. FREE

23 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Stevens Center “AN AMERICAN INFLUENCE”Emerging Artist Series23 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesBringing together three dynamic pieces that are categorically American in their influence, this program includes music from a Bill Morrison film, the Stevens Center debut of UNCSA Saxophone faculty Dr. Robert Young, and Dvor̂ák’s famous Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.”

26 OSKAR ESPINA RUIZ IN RECITAL Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series

26 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

UNCSA clarinet faculty Oskar Espina Ruiz and pianist Victoria Schwartzman explore the styles of two early 20th-century composers: the Expressionism of Alban Berg and the highly personal style of Andrés Isasi, which combines folk elements with dramatic lyricism and French Impressionism. The program includes Brahms’ Sonata in F minor and the N.C. premiere of a work for clarinet and video montage by Alba Torremocha.

26 FALL DANCE CONCERT de Mille Theatre 26-29 (Tues-Fri) 7:30 p.m./30 (Sat) 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Our dynamic contemporary dance majors bring to life three new works and a reconstruction. Guest artist Robyn Mineko Williams premieres a piece created for the senior class alongside two works by UNCSA faculty members: Ming-Lung Yang’s mesmerizing No Trace and a collaborative piece by Kelly Maxner featuring Dance and Drama students. Rounding out the program, Associate Dean Brenda Daniels will set a new dance to J.S. Bach’s Suite #1 in G major for unaccompanied cello.

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2 CONNECTIONS: Watson Hall GEORGIA O’KEEFFE AND MUSIC Faculty Artist Series2 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

In collaboration with Reynolda House’s exciting Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit, this concert features works by Ernst Bloch, Aaron Copland, Katherine Hoover and Libby Larsen, with commentary on the connections between O’Keeffe’s art and the music. Faculty artists include Ulrich Eichenauer, viola; Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet; Tadeu Coelho, flute; and Dmitri Vorobiev, piano.

22 FALL FILM SCREENING: Main Theatre BEST OF THE SCHOOL OF FILMMAKING22 (Fri) 7 p.m.


23 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Stevens Center “AN AMERICAN INFLUENCE”Emerging Artist Series23 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesBringing together three dynamic pieces that are categorically American in their influence, this program includes music from a Bill Morrison film, the Stevens Center debut of UNCSA Saxophone faculty Dr. Robert Young, and Dvor̂ák’s famous Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.”

26 OSKAR ESPINA RUIZ IN RECITAL Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series

26 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

UNCSA clarinet faculty Oskar Espina Ruiz and pianist Victoria Schwartzman explore the styles of two early 20th-century composers: the Expressionism of Alban Berg and the highly personal style of Andrés Isasi, which combines folk elements with dramatic lyricism and French Impressionism. The program includes Brahms’ Sonata in F minor and the N.C. premiere of a work for clarinet and video montage by Alba Torremocha.

26 FALL DANCE CONCERT de Mille Theatre 26-29 (Tues-Fri) 7:30 p.m./30 (Sat) 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Our dynamic contemporary dance majors bring to life three new works and a reconstruction. Guest artist Robyn Mineko Williams premieres a piece created for the senior class alongside two works by UNCSA faculty members: Ming-Lung Yang’s mesmerizing No Trace and a collaborative piece by Kelly Maxner featuring Dance and Drama students. Rounding out the program, Associate Dean Brenda Daniels will set a new dance to J.S. Bach’s Suite #1 in G major for unaccompanied cello.

28 UNCSA WIND ENSEMBLE: Stevens Center “NEW YORK REFLECTIONS”Emerging Artist Series28 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Mark NormanExperience the aural imagery of America’s most prominent city. William Schuman’s stately George Washington Bridge depicts the structure’s dramatic entryway into the city. Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings of NYC skyscrapers are the inspiration for Michael Daugherty’s Ladder to the Moon, featuring soloist Kevin Lawrence on violin. The many personalities and activities of the metropolis are manifest in On the Waterfront by Leonard Bernstein.

30 THE NUTCRACKER Stevens Center BOX OFFICE OPENING EVENT30 (Sat) 10 a.m. - noon

Join us for refreshments and family-friendly entertainment as tickets for this exciting production go on sale to the public! LIKE the UNCSA Nutcracker page on Facebook and be among the first to know this year’s exciting guest artists.

SPECIAL EVENT PRICING: tickets from $24! Visit uncsa.edu/nutcracker for details.

30 REBECCA PENNEYS IN RECITAL Watson Hall Guest Artist Series 30 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Internationally acclaimed recitalist, chamber musician and educator Rebecca Penneys will perform in a featured recital to conclude the annual “UNCSA Piano Day.”

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

Fall Film Screening: Best of the School of Filmmaking

UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: “An American Influence”

Connections: Georgia O’Keeffe and Music

BOX OFFICE: 336-721-1945 | UNCSA.EDU/PERFORMANCES

Fall Dance Concert

UNCSA Wind Ensemble: “New York Reflections”

Oskar Espina Ruiz in Recital

The Nutcracker Box Office Opening Event

Rebecca Penneys in Recital

A Mighty Fortress: Bach and Luther

Black Mountain Trio A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute: An Evening at the Opera

CARL BRYANTHometown: Darlington, S.C.College SeniorDrama

“The storytelling is what draws me to drama. Storytelling is good for the soul; it allows you to be reflective. With acting, I’m able to escape and live the life of someone else. I challenge

not only the audience’s beliefs, but also my own. I’ve found out more about myself and the world around me through theater than by any other means.”

Carl helps tell the story of the proverbial, perpetual bachelor in the musical Company (Nov. 9-12 & 16-18, Freedman Theatre)


1 A MIGHTY FORTRESS: Home Moravian Church BACH AND LUTHER

Emerging Artist Series1 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Glenn SiebertIn celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, the UNCSA Cantata Singers, Magnolia Baroque, Home Moravian Church and Wake Forest University School of Divinity will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s Reformation Cantata “Ein feste Burg” (BWV 80) in the same manner cantatas were presented during Bach’s tenure as Cantor at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. FREE

3 BLACK MOUNTAIN TRIO Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 3 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Faculty artists Kevin Lawrence, violin; Brooks Whitehouse, cello; and Clara Yang, piano, perform Beethoven’s charming Variations, Op. 44, “A Hundred Ways” by Evan Chambers and Brahms’ magnificent Piano Trio in B major.

5 A.J. FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: Freedman Theatre AN EVENING AT THE OPERA

Emerging Artist Series5 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Guest Artist Warren JonesStage Direction by Nic MuniFletcher Fellows perform scenes from the repertoire. FREE

19 MIDDLETOWN Patrons Theatre By Will Eno 19-21 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./22 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Quin GordonIn an age of strangers, what does it take to connect us? As a woman finds her way in a new town, the answers come at her from unexpected places. From the acclaimed author of the recent Broadway hit The Realistic Joneses.

20 UNCSA JAZZ ENSEMBLE de Mille Theatre Emerging Artist Series 20 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Ron RudkinThe award-winning UNCSA Jazz Ensemble will perform a program of varied Big Band jazz styles, including traditional swing, Latin, fusion and contemporary. The performance will feature the group’s most talented jazz soloists and highlight different sections of the band.

October


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1 A MIGHTY FORTRESS: Home Moravian Church BACH AND LUTHER

Emerging Artist Series1 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Glenn SiebertIn celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, the UNCSA Cantata Singers, Magnolia Baroque, Home Moravian Church and Wake Forest University School of Divinity will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s Reformation Cantata “Ein feste Burg” (BWV 80) in the same manner cantatas were presented during Bach’s tenure as Cantor at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. FREE

3 BLACK MOUNTAIN TRIO Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 3 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Faculty artists Kevin Lawrence, violin; Brooks Whitehouse, cello; and Clara Yang, piano, perform Beethoven’s charming Variations, Op. 44, “A Hundred Ways” by Evan Chambers and Brahms’ magnificent Piano Trio in B major.

5 A.J. FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: Freedman Theatre AN EVENING AT THE OPERA

Emerging Artist Series5 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Guest Artist Warren JonesStage Direction by Nic MuniFletcher Fellows perform scenes from the repertoire. FREE

19 MIDDLETOWN Patrons Theatre By Will Eno 19-21 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./22 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Quin GordonIn an age of strangers, what does it take to connect us? As a woman finds her way in a new town, the answers come at her from unexpected places. From the acclaimed author of the recent Broadway hit The Realistic Joneses.

20 UNCSA JAZZ ENSEMBLE de Mille Theatre Emerging Artist Series 20 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.


21 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Wait Chapel (WFU) “REFRACTED BRILLIANCE”

Emerging Artist Series21 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesThe UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, joined by students from Wake Forest University, presents an illuminating evening of powerful music, featuring the famed Williams Organ at Wait Chapel and Respighi’s monumental Church Windows.

24 BRASS FACULTY IN RECITAL Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 24 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

UNCSA’s dynamic group of brass faculty artists presents a showcase of solo and chamber works. Musicians include Maria Serkin, horn; David Dash, trumpet; Mary Bowden, trumpet; Mark Norman, tuba; and Allison Gagnon, piano.

26 ARMS AND THE MAN Catawba Theatre By George Bernard Shaw 26-28 & Nov. 2-4 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./29 & Nov. 5 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Kent StephensWhen a cowardly mercenary escapes into the bedroom of a beautiful woman, late 19th-century ideals of romance, class and bravery are turned on their heads. Shaw’s classic comedy makes fanciful work of our romantic attachment to armed conflict.

29 FALL CONCERTO COMPETITION Watson Hall Emerging Artist Series 29 (Sun) 2 p.m.

School of Music graduating students compete in the final round of the annual Fall Concerto Competition. Winner(s) earn the opportunity to perform as soloists with the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra or Wind Ensemble. FREE

31 CHRYSALIS CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE Watson Hall SHOWCASE

Emerging Artist Series31 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

With faculty mentors Ida Bieler, Ulrich Eichenauer, Brooks Whitehouse, Janet Orenstein, Tadeu Coelho, Oskar Espina Ruiz and Maria Serkin in the lead, the Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute’s talented students perform the Mozart Wind Serenade in C minor, Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro for harp, winds and strings, and Brahms’ celebrated String Sextet No. 2 in G major.


Brass Faculty in Recital

Middletown by Will Eno

UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: “Refracted Brilliance”

UNCSA Jazz Ensemble

Arms and the Man by George Bernard ShawMiddletown by Will Eno

A Mighty Fortress: Bach and Luther

Black Mountain Trio A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute: An Evening at the Opera


Fall Dance Concert

UNCSA Wind Ensemble: “New York Reflections”

Rebecca Penneys in Recital

The Nutcracker Box Office Opening Event

Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute Showcase

Arms and the Man by George Bernard ShawArms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

Fall Concerto Competition

The Saxophone Studio in Concert: “The Evolution of Minimalism”

Oskar Espina Ruiz in Recital


2 ARMS AND THE MAN Catawba Theatre By George Bernard Shaw 2-4 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./5 (Sun) 2 p.m.

See full event description in previous month’s listing.

3 THE SAXOPHONE STUDIO IN CONCERT: Watson Hall “THE EVOLUTION OF MINIMALISM”Studio Recital Series3 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

7 ARABESQUE: A DUO RECITAL Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 7 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Performing with an emotional palette as far-reaching as their repertoire choices, new UNCSA Professor of Trumpet David Dash and Artist-in-Residence Mary Bowden pull from the vocal repertoire to create a dynamic and diverse concert experience, with works by Mozart, Gershwin, Debussy, Barber and more.

9 UNCSA WIND ENSEMBLE: Stevens Center “ECSTATIC WATERS”Emerging Artist Series9 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Mark Norman and Guest Artist Brian MeixnerMaking its N.C. premiere, the wind ensemble version of The Storyteller by Composer-in-Residence Jim Stephenson puts the spotlight on UNCSA trumpet faculty David Dash. Also on the program is Stephenson’s internationally-inspired Rhythms of the Spirit, featuring instruments from Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia. Closing out the concert is Steven Bryant’s groundbreaking work Ecstatic Waters, which mixes live acoustic and electronic sounds.

9 COMPANY Freedman Theatre Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth 9-11 & 16-18 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./12 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Gus KaikkonenMusic Direction by Steven FreemanStephen Sondheim’s landmark 1970 musical asks “What does it mean to be married, and should everybody do it?” Featuring the hit songs “Ladies Who Lunch,” “Another Hundred People” and “Being Alive,” it’s a comic celebration of independence, dependence and conjugal familiarity. Directed by guest artist Gus Kaikkonen, who led our hit production of Guys and Dolls.

Nov. 9 (Thurs) HAMLIN SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT See last page for details. Special event pricing applies.

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11 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Watson Hall OF LINCOLN CENTER: “ESSENTIAL STRING TRIOS”Guest Artist Series11 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

UNCSA’s partnership with the renowned chamber ensemble continues with music by Beethoven, Penderecki and Mozart, performed by Arnaud Sussmann, violin; Paul Neubauer, viola; and David Finckel, cello.

SPECIAL EVENT PRICING: $25 Regular/$20 Student

12 AN AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA Catawba Theatre Emerging Artist Series 12 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Directed by Steven LaCosseUndergraduate voice students perform one-act operas from the repertory. FREE

14 PIANO AREA FALL CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 14 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

14 EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS de Mille Theatre 14-17 (Tues-Fri) 7:30 p.m. /18 (Sat) at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Experience the next generation of dance as UNCSA’s graduating contemporary majors present their cutting-edge, original choreography. These short dances for small groups will feature unique lighting designs by School of Design and Production lighting students.

16 AIRLINE HIGHWAY Patrons Theatre By Lisa D’Amour 16-18 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./19 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Caroline KavaIn a seedy motel on the edge of post-Katrina New Orleans, a ragtag assemblage of hookers, misfits and bohemians find ways to celebrate the life of their local hero, a mistress whose final moment is about to arrive. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

18 COLLAGE 2017 Stevens Center Emerging Artist Series 18 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Artistic Direction by Christopher James LeesBack by popular demand, this all-school showcase could feature anything from Bach to Miles Davis, sword-fighting actors to cabaret singers, or even a gaggle of oboes performing a Lady Gaga medley. Come see the surprises for year three!


Emerging Choreographers

Airline Highway by Lisa D’Amour

Piano Area Fall Concert

Collage 2017

Airline Highway by Lisa D’Amour

Company by Stephen SondheimCompany by Stephen Sondheim

The Saxophone Studio in Concert: “The Evolution of Minimalism”

An Afternoon at the Opera



Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

Arabesque: A Duo Recital

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: “Essential String Trios”

Company by Stephen Sondheim

UNCSA Wind Ensemble: “Ecstatic Waters”


Fall Concerto Competition

The NutcrackerFisk and Friends Guitar Area Recital

American Wind Music and the Jazz Age


Hamlin Scholarship Benefit


2 AMERICAN WIND MUSIC Watson Hall AND THE JAZZ AGEFaculty Artist Series2 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

New UNCSA Professor of Oboe Jaren Atherholt joins Tadeu Coelho, Oskar Espina Ruiz, Robert Young, Saxton Rose and Maria Serkin for a swinging evening of virtuosic fun, featuring the music of Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Irving Fine and more.

3 FISK AND FRIENDS Crawford Hall Faculty Artist Series 3 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the C.B. Fisk pipe organ installation in Crawford Hall, Kenan Professor of Organ Timothy Olsen performs music from the organ’s dedicatory recital, including works by Messiaen, Grigny, Travers and Dupré. In addition to solo pieces that highlight the instrument’s versatility, the concert also includes organ works that feature UNCSA brass faculty. FREE

5 GUITAR AREA RECITAL Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 5 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

8 THE NUTCRACKER Stevens Center Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 8 & 9 (Fri & Sat), 13-16 (Wed-Sat) 7:30 p.m./9 & 10 (Sat & Sun),

16 & 17 (Sat & Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Jared Redick Conducted by Brian Cole

Experience the lush score, vivid staging and extraordinary performances that have made UNCSA’s The Nutcracker a holiday tradition. Hailed as “nothing short of perfection” by Classical Voice of North Carolina, the production is “a feast for the eyes and ears from start to finish,” lauds the Winston-Salem Journal. Featuring the largest Nutcracker orchestra in the Triad!


10 UNCSA CANTATA SINGERS: Home Moravian Church “IN TERRA PAX” Emerging Artist Series10 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Nathan ZullingerThe UNCSA Cantata Singers continue their tradition of holiday concerts at historic Home Moravian Church. This year’s program will include Vivaldi’s Magnificat, selections from Francis Poulenc’s Quatre Motets pour un temps de Noel, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves and Gerald Finzi’s In Terra Pax. FREE

December

The Nutcracker, 2015


LAURA SCHEVINGHometown: Greer, S.C.College SeniorScene Painting

“My most memorable experiences at UNCSA involve a professor teaching me a new technique or skill hands-on. That information sticks since I’ve actually experienced it, as

opposed to something I skimmed over in a textbook. My teachers know exactly how much to share, so that they serve as a guide and not a crutch.”

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2 AMERICAN WIND MUSIC Watson Hall AND THE JAZZ AGEFaculty Artist Series2 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

New UNCSA Professor of Oboe Jaren Atherholt joins Tadeu Coelho, Oskar Espina Ruiz, Robert Young, Saxton Rose and Maria Serkin for a swinging evening of virtuosic fun, featuring the music of Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Irving Fine and more.

3 FISK AND FRIENDS Crawford Hall Faculty Artist Series 3 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the C.B. Fisk pipe organ installation in Crawford Hall, Kenan Professor of Organ Timothy Olsen performs music from the organ’s dedicatory recital, including works by Messiaen, Grigny, Travers and Dupré. In addition to solo pieces that highlight the instrument’s versatility, the concert also includes organ works that feature UNCSA brass faculty. FREE

5 GUITAR AREA RECITAL Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 5 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

8 THE NUTCRACKER Stevens Center Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 8 & 9 (Fri & Sat), 13-16 (Wed-Sat) 7:30 p.m./9 & 10 (Sat & Sun),

16 & 17 (Sat & Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Jared Redick Conducted by Brian Cole

Experience the lush score, vivid staging and extraordinary performances that have made UNCSA’s The Nutcracker a holiday tradition. Hailed as “nothing short of perfection” by Classical Voice of North Carolina, the production is “a feast for the eyes and ears from start to finish,” lauds the Winston-Salem Journal. Featuring the largest Nutcracker orchestra in the Triad!


10 UNCSA CANTATA SINGERS: Home Moravian Church “IN TERRA PAX” Emerging Artist Series10 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Nathan ZullingerThe UNCSA Cantata Singers continue their tradition of holiday concerts at historic Home Moravian Church. This year’s program will include Vivaldi’s Magnificat, selections from Francis Poulenc’s Quatre Motets pour un temps de Noel, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Greensleeves and Gerald Finzi’s In Terra Pax. FREE

12 UNCSA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 12 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Directed by John BeckFREE

15 PHOTONA Freedman Theatre 15 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

This interactive showcase highlights the talent and imagination of UNCSA’s senior lighting students. With help from a team of underclassmen, each senior creates a dazzling multimedia light projection using the latest lighting equipment, provided by industry sponsors. Audience members have the opportunity to ask the designers questions and offer critiques between presentations. At the end of the night, the audience votes for its favorite piece. FREE


UNCSA Percussion Ensembles

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Fisk and Friends

The Nutcracker

Guitar Area Recital

UNCSA Cantata Singers: “In Terra Pax”

Photona

The Nutcracker

American Wind Music and the Jazz Age



12 UNCSA JAZZ ENSEMBLE Freedman Theatre Emerging Artist Series 12 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.


16 DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 16 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Experience the spellbinding beauty of two great 19th-century romantic works. First, Brooks Whitehouse and Allison Gagnon bring you the soaring lines of Chopin’s Sonata for Cello. Whitehouse will then join Ida Bieler, Janet Orenstein, Ulrich Eichenauer and graduate student Benjamin Kugler for Dvor̂ák’s rapturous String Quintet in Eb.

18 BARBIZON EXTRAVAGANZA Performance Place 18-19 (Thurs-Fri) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Regional Lighting Convention features two days of master classes and workshops, with more than 35 industry-leading manufacturers. On Thursday, enjoy workshops and classes on various aspects of lighting in the entertainment industry as well as presentations by UNCSA faculty, guest artists and technicians covering current topics and technology. For day two, peruse the all-day expo attended by industry leaders exhibiting their latest gear. Companies include Arri, City Theatrical, ETC and Matthews. FREE

20 DMITRI VOROBIEV IN RECITAL Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 20 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

New UNCSA Professor of Piano Dmitri Vorobiev celebrates his “homecoming” to Winston-Salem with a concert of Beethoven, Schubert and Rachmaninov.

23 SHALL WE DANCE? Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 23 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

A celebration of song and dance, from tango to fox-trot to waltz— and many more! Guest ballroom dancers join UNCSA faculty artists in dance-centric music ranging from classically-American melodies to the piano strains of Cervantes, de Falla, Schubert and Liszt. Musicians include Robert Rocco, piano; Allison Gagnon, piano; Elizabeth Pacheco Rose, soprano; and Glenn Siebert, tenor.

January


27 MOZART BIRTHDAY CONCERT Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 27 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

UNCSA faculty artists come together in a program of chamber music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in celebration of his 262nd birthday. Since 1978, this annual celebration has been among the most popular of UNCSA’s offerings.


31 CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY Watson Hall OF LINCOLN CENTER: “BRAHMS AND DVOR̂ÁK”Guest Artist Series31 (Wed) 7:30 p.m.

This renowned chamber ensemble returns for a riveting program that juxtaposes two of Romanticism’s musical giants: Antonin Dvor̂ák and Johannes Brahms. Musicians include Wu Han and Michael Brown, piano; Paul Huang and Chad Hoopes, violin; Matthew Lipman, viola; and Dmitri Atapine, cello.


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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: “Brahms and Dvor̂ák”


Dmitri Vorobiev in Recital

Drop Dead Gorgeous Barbizon Extravaganza

Shall We Dance? Mozart Birthday Concert


UNCSA Jazz Ensemble

A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute: “La Cenerentola, ossia La bontá in trionfo” (Cinderella or Goodness Triumphant)

CAMERON JACKSONHometown: Albemarle, N.C.Fletcher FellowA.J. Fletcher Opera Institute

“This winter, the Fletcher Institute will present Rossini’s version of the fairytale Cinderella. There are noticeable differences from the story we all know and love, including the fact that the evil

stepmother is an evil stepfather, whom I’ll be playing in this production. I’ve always enjoyed Rossini’s operas, and the chance to bring a larger-than-life character to the stage is wonderfully exciting.”

See Cameron as Don Magnifico in Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Feb. 2, 4 & 6, Stevens Center).


2 A.J. FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: Stevens Center “LA CENERENTOLA, OSSIA LA BONTÁ IN TRIONFO” (CINDERELLA OR GOODNESS TRIUMPHANT)Emerging Artist Series2 & 6 (Fri & Tues) 7:30 p.m./4 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Music by Gioachino RossiniLibretto by Jacopo FerrettiDirected by Steven LaCosseBased on Perrault’s beloved fairytale, La Cenerentola features magical enchantment, outrageous situations and heartfelt emotion all set to a score by the master of Italian comic opera. This opera is a Cinderella story—but not quite as we all know it!


9 HORN STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson HallStudio Recital Series 9 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

9 WINTER FILM SCREENING: Main Theatre BEST OF THE SCHOOL OF FILMMAKING9 (Fri) 7 p.m.


11 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Stevens Center AND WIND ENSEMBLE: “INSPIRATIONS AND INCEPTIONS”Emerging Artist Series11 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Mark Norman and Christopher James LeesBe the first to hear the breakthrough ideas of music’s next generation as the Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble play new works by UNCSA composers.

13 MARINE CORPS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Freedman Theatre Guest Artist Series 13 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

The Marine Corps All-Star Jazz Band is composed of the top jazz players from across the 10 United States Marine Corps Field Bands, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. FREE

15 OTMA Patrons Theatre By Kate Moira Ryan 15-17 & 22-24 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./18 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Tanya BelovUnder house arrest, the four daughters of the last Russian Tsar rehearse Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard as they await their fate at the hands of the Bolsheviks.

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2 A.J. FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: Stevens Center “LA CENERENTOLA, OSSIA LA BONTÁ IN TRIONFO” (CINDERELLA OR GOODNESS TRIUMPHANT)Emerging Artist Series2 & 6 (Fri & Tues) 7:30 p.m./4 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Music by Gioachino RossiniLibretto by Jacopo FerrettiDirected by Steven LaCosseBased on Perrault’s beloved fairytale, La Cenerentola features magical enchantment, outrageous situations and heartfelt emotion all set to a score by the master of Italian comic opera. This opera is a Cinderella story—but not quite as we all know it!


9 HORN STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson HallStudio Recital Series 9 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

9 WINTER FILM SCREENING: Main Theatre BEST OF THE SCHOOL OF FILMMAKING9 (Fri) 7 p.m.


11 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Stevens Center AND WIND ENSEMBLE: “INSPIRATIONS AND INCEPTIONS”Emerging Artist Series11 (Sun) 3 p.m.

Conducted by Mark Norman and Christopher James LeesBe the first to hear the breakthrough ideas of music’s next generation as the Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble play new works by UNCSA composers.

13 MARINE CORPS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Freedman Theatre Guest Artist Series 13 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

The Marine Corps All-Star Jazz Band is composed of the top jazz players from across the 10 United States Marine Corps Field Bands, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. FREE

15 OTMA Patrons Theatre By Kate Moira Ryan 15-17 & 22-24 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./18 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Tanya BelovUnder house arrest, the four daughters of the last Russian Tsar rehearse Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard as they await their fate at the hands of the Bolsheviks.

20 JEREMY THOMPSON PLAYS HOLLER Crawford Hall Guest Artist Series 20 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Acclaimed organist Jeremy Thompson presents four major works for organ composed by one of the most versatile composers of the 20th century: Karl Holler. FREE

22 ALEXANDER HÜLSHOFF IN RECITAL Watson Hall Guest Artist Series 22 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

As part of a week-long residency with the Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute, cellist Alexander Hülshoff brings his distinct artistry to Watson Hall for an unforgettable recital.

22 STAGE DOOR Catawba Theatre By Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman 22-24 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./25 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Directed by Guest Artist Laura BrazaSet in a boarding house for young actresses, this comedy is a sprawling, lunatic investigation of the joys, challenges and

heartbreaks of pursuing a life on the stage.

22 WINTER DANCE CONCERT Stevens Center 22-24 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./25 (Sun) 2 p.m.

This mixed ballet and contemporary concert features four blockbuster pieces, including Sir Frederick Ashton’s sublime ballet Symphonic Variations; a signature work by international sensation Aszure Barton; in the shelter of the fold by Doug Varone, a true dance force of nature; and Larry Keigwin’s eye-popping Kingdom.

24 CHRYSALIS CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE Watson Hall SHOWCASE Emerging Artist Series24 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

The Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute’s talented students perform the Mozart Wind Serenade in Eb and Brahms’ epic String Sextet in Bb major alongside faculty mentors Maria Serkin, Oskar Espina Ruiz, Kevin Lawrence, Ulrich Eichenauer and guest cellist Alexander Hülshoff of Germany’s renowned Villa Musica festival.

27 THE WSSU BURKE SINGERS: Watson Hall “SIS KUIMBA KAMA MOJI” Guest Artist Series27 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Directed by D’Walla Simmons BurkeIn celebration of Black History Month, this incredible vocal ensemble from Winston Salem State University performs a program of African-American sacred music, African and American civil rights support songs, and world political awareness songs.


Marine Corps Jazz Orchestra

Jeremy Thompson plays Holler

The WSSU Burke Singers: “Sis Kuimba Kama Moji”

Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman

Horn Studio in Concert

OTMA by Kate Moira Ryan


Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman


A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute: “La Cenerentola”


Winter Film Screening: Best of the School of Filmmaking


UNCSA Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble: “Inspirations and Inceptions”


Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: “Brahms and Dvor̂ák”

Winter Dance Concert


Alexander Hülshoff in Recital


13 THE WATSON BRASS QUINTET Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 13 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the first concert by UNCSA’s new faculty brass quintet, performing in its namesake hall. Faculty artists include David Dash and Mary Bowden, trumpet; Maria Serkin, French horn; John Ilika, trombone; and Mark Norman, tuba.

16 FLUTE STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 16 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

17 THE END OF TIME Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 17 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Join our faculty artists for an interactive performance of Olivier Messiaen’s transcendent work Quartet for the End of Time, which was composed while he was in German captivity during World War II. Musicians include Kevin Lawrence, violin; Brooks Whitehouse, cello; Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet; and Allison Gagnon, piano.

23 TRUMPET STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 23 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

29 THE PIANO LESSON Catawba Theatre By August Wilson 29-31 & April 5-7 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./April 1 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Desperate for money to buy the land his forefathers toiled on as slaves, Boy Willie has come north to Pittsburgh to sell a family heirloom: an historic piano. Invoking connections to a painful past and a hopeful future, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play features the “spacious poetry” that made him the 20th century’s most important writer for the American stage.

31 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Stevens Center “GOLD MEDAL SOLOISTS”Emerging Artist Series31 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesShowcasing individual student excellence, this special evening centers on the first-prize winners of the Spring and Fall 2017 Concerto Competitions. The orchestra will also perform a challenging symphonic masterwork that demonstrates how deep the talent truly runs at this conservatory!

March


13 THE WATSON BRASS QUINTET Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 13 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the first concert by UNCSA’s new faculty brass quintet, performing in its namesake hall. Faculty artists include David Dash and Mary Bowden, trumpet; Maria Serkin, French horn; John Ilika, trombone; and Mark Norman, tuba.

16 FLUTE STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 16 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

17 THE END OF TIME Watson Hall Faculty Artist Series 17 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Join our faculty artists for an interactive performance of Olivier Messiaen’s transcendent work Quartet for the End of Time, which was composed while he was in German captivity during World War II. Musicians include Kevin Lawrence, violin; Brooks Whitehouse, cello; Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet; and Allison Gagnon, piano.

23 TRUMPET STUDIO IN CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 23 (Fri) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

29 THE PIANO LESSON Catawba Theatre By August Wilson 29-31 & April 5-7 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./April 1 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Desperate for money to buy the land his forefathers toiled on as slaves, Boy Willie has come north to Pittsburgh to sell a family heirloom: an historic piano. Invoking connections to a painful past and a hopeful future, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play features the “spacious poetry” that made him the 20th century’s most important writer for the American stage.

31 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Stevens Center “GOLD MEDAL SOLOISTS”Emerging Artist Series31 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesShowcasing individual student excellence, this special evening centers on the first-prize winners of the Spring and Fall 2017 Concerto Competitions. The orchestra will also perform a challenging symphonic masterwork that demonstrates how deep the talent truly runs at this conservatory!

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The Watson Brass Quintet

Flute Studio in Concert

Trumpet Studio in Concert

The End of Time

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson

UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: “Gold Medal Soloists”


Winter Dance Concert The WSSU Burke Singers: “Sis Kuimba Kama Moji”Stage Door

by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman

Guitar Dance PartyThe Piano Lesson by August Wilson


UNCSA Wind Ensemble: “Songs from the End of the World”

UNCSA Cantata Singers: “Enchanted Evening”

KATIE DROZDHometown: Richboro, Pa.High School SeniorBallet

“As soon as I set foot on campus, I knew this imaginative community was where I was meant to be. I was so inspired by all the creative juices of UNCSA. Seeing a place full of thriving

artists made me want to add to all that creativity.

Each day when I walk into the studio, there is a longing for something to be gained: more knowledge, experience, technique, passion. Dancing drives you to discover the limit of your natural abilities, and then cross that limit.”

See Katie showcase her talent in Spring Dance (April 19-22, Stevens Center).

ANDREW HASHERHometown: Old Bethpage, N.Y.College SeniorSaxophone

“What stands out to me is UNCSA’s attention to individuality. I feel like I’m learning how to be me. The environment here cultivates not just good performers,

but entrepreneurs and forward-thinkers. In an industry as competitive as music, your innovativeness is what sets you apart from everyone else.”

Experience Andrew’s musical personality in the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra’s “Gold Medal Soloists” concert (March 31, Stevens Center).


1 THE PIANO LESSON Patrons Theatre By August Wilson 1 (Sun) 2 p.m./5-7 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m.

See full event description in previous month’s listing.

3 GUITAR DANCE PARTY Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 3 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

5 UNCSA WIND ENSEMBLE: Stevens Center “SONGS FROM THE END OF THE WORLD”Emerging Artist Series5 (Thurs) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Mark NormanCelebrated soprano Lindsay Kesselman joins the UNCSA Wind Ensemble to perform Songs From the End of the World by John Mackey with text by A.E. Jaques. Inspired by a passage in The Odyssey, the piece gives Kalypso’s perspective of Odysseus’ shipwreck on her island.

7 UNCSA CANTATA SINGERS: Wake Forest Biotech Place “ENCHANTED EVENING” Atrium

Emerging Artist Series 7 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Nathan ZullingerThe UNCSA Cantata Singers present a sumptuous program featuring Josef Rheinberger’s Abendlied, Johannes Brahms’ Neue Liebeslieder, selections by UNCSA student composers, and excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s Candide (presented in honor of Bernstein’s 100th birthday). FREE

8 SPRING CONCERTO COMPETITION Watson Hall Emerging Artist Series 8 (Sun) 2 p.m.

School of Music graduating students compete in the final round of the annual Spring Concerto Competition. Winner(s) earn the opportunity to perform with the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra or Wind Ensemble. FREE

10 UNCSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Crawford Hall “ORCHESTRA PREMIERES”Emerging Artist Series10 (Tues) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James LeesBe the first to hear the breakthrough ideas of music’s next generation as the Symphony Orchestra plays new works by UNCSA composers. FREE

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18 A.J. FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: de Mille Theatre “IMPRESSIONS DE PELLÉAS”

Emerging Artist Series18 & 20 (Wed & Fri) 7:30 p.m./22 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Music by Claude DebussyDirected by Nic MuniFrom the team that brought you La tragédie de Carmen comes a primal, impressionistic story of love, both ignited and unrequited. The mysterious Melisande finds herself poised between two half-brothers, both heirs to a royal family. The passions that overwhelm the lovers exact a high price from everyone involved.


19 SPRING DANCE CONCERT Stevens Center 19-21 (Thurs-Sat) 7:30 p.m./22 (Sun) 2 p.m.

Rich and resonant, this program features four distinctive works: Marius Petipa’s Paquita, a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire; José Limón’s classic modern piece A Choreographic O�ering, set to music by J.S. Bach; Shen Wei’s haunting Behind Resonance; and Dean of Dance Susan Jaffe’s world premiere, Concerto, which was developed during the inaugural summer Choreographic Institute at UNCSA.

21 PIANO AREA SPRING CONCERT Watson Hall Studio Recital Series 21 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

FREE

24 WINSTON-SALEM Fifth Street Facade of LIGHT PROJECT the Millennium Center 24-28 (Tues-Sat) Sundown

This dazzling outdoor lighting installation returns for its 10th year to honor the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Beautiful projections will explore the themes of nationalism, war and its effects on society. FREE

28 FANTASTIC FINALE: A CELEBRATION Stevens Center OF THE CLASS OF 2018

Emerging Artists Series28 (Sat) 7:30 p.m.

Conducted by Christopher James Lees and Nathan ZullingerCelebrate with the School of Music at this special concert to honor the Class of 2018. The program features performances by the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, Cantata Singers and many distinguished soloists from our graduating class.

April 28 (Sat) NEXTNOW SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT See last page for details. Special event pricing applies.


UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: “Orchestra Premieres”

UNCSA Jazz Ensemble

A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute: “Impressions de Pelléas”



Spring Dance Concert

Spring Dance Concert

Fantastic Finale: A Celebration of the Class of 2018

Spring Concerto Competition

Third-Year Student Films

Fourth-Year Student Films

Piano Area Spring Concert



UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: “Gold Medal Soloists”

Guitar Dance Party

UNCSA Wind Ensemble: “Songs from the End of the World”

UNCSA Cantata Singers: “Enchanted Evening”

The Piano Lesson by August WilsonThe Piano Lesson by August Wilson

Winston-Salem Light Project

NextNow Scholarship Benefit


3 THIRD-YEAR STUDENT FILMS Main Theatre 3 (Thurs) 7 p.m.

The first public screening of films made in 2017-18 by our third-year students. These 12-minute shorts are the result of collaborations between student screenwriters, producers, directors, cinematographers, production designers, editors, sound designers, composers and animators. FREE

4 FOURTH-YEAR STUDENT FILMS Main Theatre 4 (Fri) 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

The first public screening of films made in 2017-18 by our fourth-year students. Featuring local casts and Triad locations, these 15-minute capstone projects are created by student screenwriters, producers, directors, cinematographers, production designers, editors, sound designers, composers and animators, who collaborate over the course of a full year (or more). These films are the culmination of the students’ college work and the official start to their professional film careers. FREE

May

HANNAH LANEHometown: Hertford, N.C.College seniorFilmmaking

“This year, I will lead a group of immensely talented and fearless filmmakers as we shoot our senior thesis film. Roaches 2: The Rescue is a comedy about an inept roach who must save

his brother from a villainous boy who seeks to kill their kind. The 15-minute short will integrate CGI technology, puppetry, forced perspective, and a plethora of other technical feats to tell the story.”

See Hannah’s completed project during the Fourth-Year Student Films screening (May 4, Main Theatre).

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UNCSA is building the future of the arts by educating, training and presenting the next generation of artists and creative innovators. You can be a part of building and supporting this extraordinary community of artists through your gifts to UNCSA.

Support from donors helps us to attract and retain top students and faculty, enhance learning opportunities, acquire state-of-the-art tools of the trade, and ensure that talent and dedication—not financial circumstance—determine access to the world-class training UNCSA provides.

Give OnlineIt’s quick and secure. Visit uncsa.edu/donate today.

Give by PhoneCall UNCSA’s Office of Advancement at 336-770-3330. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST).

Give by MailSend your check payable to UNCSA Foundation, Inc. to: UNCSA Office of Advancement 1533 S. Main St.Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Be sure to include a note with any special instructions for designating your contribution, and how we can contact you to acknowledge your gift.

SUPPORTING OUR GREATEST NEED

There is no better way to impact the future of the arts than to

support UNCSA’s Annual Fund. The Annual Fund provides flexible

support for the university’s most pressing needs as they emerge—

from scholarships to books to grants that allow students to travel to

competitions or bring guest artists to campus. Your gift of any size

makes an impact.

UNCSA’S GIVING SOCIETIES

Looking for a like-minded group of arts lovers? Join one of our

giving societies and play a crucial role in training the artists and

creative entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

Chancellor’s Circle donors provide annual leadership gifts of $25,000

or more to support the rigorous artistic training of our students.

Members of the Chancellor’s Circle enjoy exclusive opportunities to

meet with the Chancellor and take part in other special events.

Dean’s Councils support each of UNCSA’s five arts schools—Dance,

Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. Dean’s Council

members support the school of their choosing with an annual gift of

$5,000 or more, work closely with the Dean to advance that school’s

mission and fundraising priorities, and enjoy a deeper relationship with

the Dean and students of the school.

Giannini Society donors provide annual gifts of $1,500 or more to the

Annual Fund and have opportunities to attend behind-the-scenes events

and enjoy special access to student performances and guest artists.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any

charitable contributions made by their employees. Please check with

your company’s human resources office to see if your company has

such a program to increase the impact of your gift to UNCSA.

PLANNED AND COMMEMORATIVE GIVING

The Encore Circle recognizes donors, both living and deceased, who

have had the foresight to include UNCSA in their estate plans to help

ensure quality arts education for future generations of emerging

artists. Are you interested in including UNCSA in your estate plans?

Contact Ted Johnson at [email protected] or 336-770-1370 to

learn more.

Tribute Gifts offer a unique opportunity to create a meaningful and

enduring tribute to recognize a special occasion or memory of a loved one.

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Corporate SponsorshipsUNCSA empowers our students and graduates to engage in our communities, advance local and global creative industries and inspire the world. We know these values are shared by businesses large and small. As a UNCSA Corporate Sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to make its mark on future generations of talented artists and creative innovators.

Foundation SupportGrants and awards from foundations and trusts provide strategic scholarship, program, faculty development and community engagement opportunities that enable UNCSA to be one of the nation’s most distinctive conservatories. We deeply appreciate the support of our foundation partners and welcome new opportunities to work with our friends in the philanthropic community.

VOLUNTEER WITH UNCSA

For nearly four decades, the Associates have been dedicated supporters whose common interest is the well-being of UNCSA students and the advancement of our university. The Associates support, promote and build audiences for student performances, activities and needs. They sponsor initiatives including the Host Family program; “Behind the Scenes,” which provides an insider’s glimpse into UNCSA productions; and the Salon@Six series, which introduces UNCSA student performers to new audiences. For more information, visit uncsa.edu/associates.

ALUMNI

We deeply value UNCSA alumni. The success of our graduates and former students is testament to their hard work and talent, and our alumni serve as irreplaceable partners in our mission to cultivate the next generation of artists and creative innovators. Your artistic and professional success is transforming the world in so many ways, and we want to stay connected with you. Find us at uncsa.edu/alumni and on Facebook at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Alumni page.

CONTACT US

For information about additional ways to become involved or to make a gift to UNCSA, please contact the Office of Advancement at 336-770-3330.

Edward J. Lewis III, Vice Chancellor for Advancement: [email protected]

Find a full list of our Advancement staff at uncsa.edu/giving.

Support UNCSA


Fundraising events and performances play a critical role in raising

much needed scholarship support for UNCSA students. Each year,

more than half of our student population relies on scholarships or

financial aid to continue their studies, and for many, scholarships are

the only means by which they can attend UNCSA.

“Scholarships are what keep this place new and young and beautiful,

because the voices seldom given a chance to be heard always have

something valuable to say,” says Trent Spivey (Filmmaking ’18). “You

are making it possible for each of us to not only grow our talents and

pursue our dreams, but to live and learn within a community that is a

beautifully broad spectrum of other dreamers.”

Your attendance also provides the invaluable gift of time—time for

our students to focus on their craft and pursue their passion. It is your

commitment to our students that builds the future of the arts and

invests in the cultural vibrancy and quality of life for our community

and the nation.

Join us for an event or performance and help transform the lives of

our students, and perhaps your own life, too.

Your Attendance Matters2017-18 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Hamlin Scholarship Benefit

Support UNCSA’s commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity in the arts through The Larry Leon Hamlin and Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin/Urban League Endowed Scholarship. The Hamlin Scholarship provides talented artists of color in the schools of Design and Production and Drama the life-changing opportunity to access UNCSA’s world-class arts education and training.

The 2017 Hamlin Scholarship Benefit is Thursday, November 9— the opening night of the musical Company. The cast of the UNCSA production of this 1970 Stephen Sondheim hit includes Carl Bryant (Drama ’18), the 2014-15 Hamlin Scholarship recipient, and assistant scenic designer Taja Seafus (D&P ’19), the 2015-16 recipient. Check uncsa.edu/hamlin for details as they become available.

NextNow Scholarship Fundraiser

Now in its third year, NextNow has quickly become one of the region’s most talked-about arts events. Attendees will experience a marquee performance followed by a one-of-a-kind party infused with the arts in unique and surprising ways. This year’s fundraiser will coincide with the School of Music’s Fantastic Finale concert on Saturday, April 28. You can read more about past events and get details on NextNow 2018 as they emerge at uncsa.edu/nextnow.

The Nutcracker

Ticket sales from UNCSA’s cherished holiday production directly fund more than $220,000 in need-based scholarships. When you purchase your ticket to UNCSA’s The Nutcracker, know that you have made it possible for another emerging artist to thrive at this institution. Find more information about this year’s production in the December section of this calendar.

For more information about our fundraising events, including sponsorship information, contact our Special Events Manager Chelsea de Jesus Doerfer at [email protected].

Elizabeth Murphy and Trent Spivey, who receive financial support from the Chancellor’s O�ce, pictured here with Chancellor Lindsay Bierman (center).

Hear the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, led by Christopher James Lees, as part of this year’s NextNow benefit on April 28. BOX OFFICE: 336-721-1945 | UNCSA.EDU/PERFORMANCES


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2017-18 - University of North Carolina School of the Arts ... · hours of training by our world-class faculty ... Tadeu Coelho, ﬂute; and Dmitri Vorobiev, piano. 22 FALL FILM