CONCERTS this week at Whalen Center for Music

By Molly Windover, October 3, 2023

Symphony Orchestra, and much more!

Come see and hear our student ensembles continue the performances of their Block 1 concerts.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Can't make it to campus in person? The following performances will be livestreamed (and available for on-demand viewing starting a few days afterward) at ithaca.edu/music/live

orchestra poster with photo of Martha Graham

Friday, October 6
Symphony Orchestra - Ho-Yin Kwok, conductor
8:15 pm | Ford Hall

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents the first orchestral concert of the year, from new Director of Orchestra, Ho-Yin Kwok. The Symphony Orchestra will play a program of works inspired by choreographer and dancer Martha Graham, with selections by Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Samuel Barber, plus a brand new composition by Gala Flagello.
The full concert program is viewable here.

Saturday, October 7
Jazz Ensemble - Mike Titlebaum, director
8:15 pm | Ford Hall

Concert program viewable here

Monday, October 9
Concert Band - Benjamin Rochford, conductor
8:15 pm | Ford Hall

Concert program viewable here

Tuesday, October 10
Trombone Troupe - Will Porter, director
8:15 pm | Ford Hall

Concert program viewable here

Wednesday, October 11
Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
7:00 pm | Ford Hall

This concert will be filmed live by a crew from WSKG, to be included in an upcoming episode of their Expressions TV series. Get an inside look at a filmed-for-television event, and be a part of the show! More information here

As always, you can find the full calendar of all Music, Theatre, and Dance performances here.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Zachary McDonald at zmcdonald@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3717. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.