EMUARTS
2015-2016
Calendar of Concerts | Galleries | Performances
art dance music theatre
EMUARTS
Concerts | Galleries | Performances
EMUARTS at Eastern Michigan University — art, dance, music, and theatre — invite you into our world of creativity, spontaneity, and discovery as you attend exhibits and performances by students, faculty, and guest artists.
EMUARTS leads to deeper understanding of our world with each performer/artist contributing personal expression and unique interpretation through the art piece or performance. Your presence at these events completes the important cycle of creator-interpreter-audience. This 2015-2016 calendar captures our rich and diverse community of events. Please join us and be inspired by the power of the Arts at EMU!
Attention EMU students! Event attendance can count toward your general education program: Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC3).
In addition to the concerts, galleries, and performances highlighted in this calendar, three departments within the College of Arts and Sciences host student exhibits, student solo and chamber recitals, and student written/directed productions. Event details are subject to change, so please consult websites for updates.
Art
114 Ford 734.487.1268 art.emich.edu
Communication, Media & Theatre Arts 124 Quirk 734.487.3130 emich.edu/emutheatre
Music & Dance
N101 Alexander 734.487.4380 emich.edu/musicdance
Many of the events included on this calendar are free admission. Those that require a purchased ticket have this logo included next to its description.
TICKET
To purchase tickets in person, visit EMU Box Office locations: Quirk Building, Student Center, or Convocation Center. Tickets also available by phone* at 734.487.2282 online* emutix.com
*Additional fees apply for for telephone and/or online purchases.
SEPTEMBER
2015
Sculpture 3: Material + Method + Meaning
FREE
Contemporary sculpture show co-curated by Professors John DeHoog, Jason Ferguson and Brian Nelson
September 1-October 15 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm University Gallery, Student Center Reception: September 23, 4:30-6:30 pm
Emergence-‘15
FREE
Young regional talent and a wide range of media in craft, design, and fine art disciplines
September 1-24 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: September 16, 4:30-6:30 pm
The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas Family friendly comedy
September 11 & 12 at 7 pm September 13 at 2 pm Sponberg Theatre
TICKET
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Joel Schoenhals: Beethoven Sonata Cycle #7
FREE
September 18 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Faculty Series: Michael Burkhardt September 27 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
OCTOBER
2015
Vocal Arts: Real Men Sing Festival
FREE
October 2- all day Pease Auditorium
New Faculty Exhibition
FREE
Features work of Corrie Baldauf (Foundations), Chris Riley (Digital Media), and Cam McComb (Art Education)
October 5-29 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: October 7, 4:30-6:30 pm
Orchestra Concert
FREE
October 9 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Vocal Arts Performance
FREE
October 11 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
Wind Symphony Performance
FREE
October 16 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Symphonic Band Performance October 18 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Little Shop of Horrors
TICKET
Dark, musical comedy
October 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 7 pm October 31 at 10 pm October 25 & November 1 at 2 pm Quirk Theatre
Orchestra Concert: Halloween
TICKET
October 23 at 7:30 pm Pease Auditorium
Atmosphere: Artist’s Responses to Spaces
FREE
Exhibit co-curated by Professors Amy Sacksteder and Jason DeMarte examines the work of 14 artist projects whose work engages spaces and surroundings
October 26-December 11 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm University Gallery, Student Center Reception: October 28, 4:30-6:30 pm
Jazz Ensemble October 27 at 7:30 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
NOVEMBER
2015
Little Shop of Horrors
TICKET
Dark, musical comedy
November 1 at 2 pm Quirk Theatre
Faculty Series: Orchestra Concert
FREE
November 1 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
MFA Exhibit by Justin Marshall
FREE
Head Full of Snakes: Exploring Medusa
TICKET
November 9-13 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery
Innovative, literary adaptation
November 13 & 14 at 7 pm November 15 at 2 pm Sponberg Theatre
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Vocal Arts Performance
FREE
Orchestra Concerto Competition
FREE
BANDORAMA
TICKET
November 13 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
November 15 at 12 pm Pease Auditorium
November 16-21 - all day Pease Auditorium
Senior Show/Capstone All-media show by graduating BFA candidates
November 23-December 1 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: November 24, 4:30-6:30 pm
FREE
DECEMBER Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Performance
2015 FREE
December 1 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
Anne of Green Gables
TICKET
Spunky, literary classic
December 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7 pm December 6 & 13 at 2 pm Quirk Theatre
The Ballet December 4 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
TICKET
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS MFA Exhibit by Crystal Hartman
FREE
December 7-11 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery
Conducting Symposium
FREE
December 11 & 12- all day Pease Auditorium & Alexander
MA Exhibit by John Murrel & Beth Portincasa December 14-18 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery
FREE
JANUARY
2016
Faculty Exhibition
FREE
Photography, painting, watercolor, print media, ceramics, graphic designs, sculpture, fiber, metals, video and mixed media
January 11-February 8 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm University Gallery, Student Center Reception: January 20, 4:30-6:30 pm
Annual Juried Student Show Show of undergraduate student work coordinated by the Intermedia Gallery Group
January 11-February 4 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: January 13, 4:30-6:30 pm; awards @ 5:30 pm
FREE
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Honors Band
FREE
January 17 - all day Pease Auditorium
Faculty Series: Michael Burkhardt January 31 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
FEBRUARY Orchestra Concert
2016 FREE
February 5 at 8pm Pease Auditorium
Percussion Concert
FREE
February 9 at 7pm Pease Auditorium
The Piano Lesson
TICKET
Haunting, poetic drama
February 10, 11, 12, 13 at 7pm February 13 & 14 at 2 pm Sponberg Theatre
Bands Performance February 11 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Wind Symphony Concert
FREE
February 12 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Graduate Student Art Exhibition
FREE
All-media exhibition featuring work of MA and MFA students
February 15-March 9 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: February 17, 4:30-6:30 pm; awards @ 5:30 pm
Jazz Ensemble Concert February 16 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
MARCH
2016
“…After All These Years”
FREE
Utilitarian ware of 40 potters on exhibit
March 1-April 12 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm University Gallery Reception: March 9, 4:30-6:30 pm Lecture: March 9 by Janet Koplos @ 3:30 pm, Student Center Room 310B
Vocal Arts Performance
FREE
March 4 at 7:30 pm Pease Auditorium
Chamber Music Concert March 8 at 7:30 pm Pease Auditorium
FREE
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Lily Plants a Garden
TICKET
Inspiring, magical allegory
March 11 & 12 at 7 pm March 13 at 2 pm Sponberg Theatre
Orchestra Concert
FREE
March 15 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Senior Show/Capstone Exhibition All-media show by graduating BFA candidates
March 23-30 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery
FREE
APRIL
2016
Joel Schoenhals: Beethoven Sonata Cycle #8
FREE
April 2 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
Concert Band Performance
FREE
April 4 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
Graduate Thesis Exhibitions
FREE
April 4-8; April 11-15; April 18-22 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery
EMU Forensics Showcase
FREE
Send-off performance event for team’s departure to national tournament
April 6 at 7 pm Sponberg Theatre
One Man, Two Guvnors Raucous, slapstick comedy with music
April 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7 pm April 10 & 17 at 2 pm Quirk Theatre
TICKET
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Senior Dance Projects
FREE
April 9 – all day Pease Auditorium
Alumni Band Performance
FREE
April 10 at 4 pm Pease Auditorium
Concert Band Performance
FREE
April 11 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
Percussion Ensemble Performance
FREE
April 12 at 7 pm Pease Auditorium
Orchestra Concert
FREE
April 15 at 8 pm Pease Auditorium
Choir Festival April 16 – all day Pease Auditorium
FREE
MAY/JUNE
2016
Concerts | Galleries | Performances EMUARTS Dangerous Minds Exhibition
FREE
Visual arts exhibition of regional high school students
May 9-13 M & TH 10-5 pm, TU & WE 10-7 pm, F & SA 10-2 pm Ford Gallery Reception: TBA
The Last Five Years Powerful, intimate musical
June 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7 pm June 5 & 12 at 2 pm Sponberg Theatre
TICKET