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We are excited to bring you another year of performances from BYU Arts and the College of Fine Arts and Communications. No matter where we are on campus, we continue to provide an excellent variety of high-quality entertainment.
This fall will see both the School of Music and our BRAVO! Series fully utilizing the newly completed spaces in the Music Building. Plan now to experience the acoustics in our state-of-the-art Concert Hall—you won’t be disappointed.
World-class performers coming to BYU include multiple winners of Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards, as well as a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and the BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year. Add to that our own incredible BYU choirs, orchestras, bands, dance ensembles, filmmakers, theatre troupes, musical theatre performers, and recitals by students and faculty, and we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Get your tickets early so you don’t miss out on seeing your favorites. We look forward to celebrating the arts with you!
ED ADAMS DEAN, BYU COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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REX KOCHERHANS
CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, DESIGN
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
EDITOR
ALIE CARTER
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ROB WILCOX
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TICKET INFORMATION
PURCHASE BY PHONE
801.422.BYU1 (2981)
PURCHASE ONLINE
BYUArts.com or BYUTickets.com
Tickets can be purchased online at no additional cost. Printed season tickets are available upon request for a fee by calling the Ticket Office. Seat selection for single events is available on all devices.
PURCHASE IN PERSON
Marriott Center Ticket Office, 500 E. University Pkwy., Provo, UT 84602 (curbside access)
Beginning Fall Semester 2023:
Music Building Ticket Office, Music Building, BYU, Provo, UT 84602
Tickets for all BYU Arts performances may be purchased at both locations. Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with extended hours on performance nights. Satellite box offices in the Richards Building Dance Performance Theatre and the West Campus Central Building open one hour before related performances.
PRICING KEY
$ $1–$24
$$ .................... $25–$44
GROUP DISCOUNTS
$$$ $45–$64
$$$$ ..................... $65+
Many performances offer discounts for groups of 10 or more. Contact the BYU Ticket Office at 801.422.BYU1 (2981) for pricing and availability.
OTHER DISCOUNTS
Discounts available for current BYU employees, BYU alumni, senior citizens, students (regardless of school), and youth under 18.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please indicate any special needs or requests when you place your order. Accessible seating and parking are available. Assisted-listening devices are available for selected performances from the ushers or the house manager. Other accommodations can be made by contacting the Ticket Office in advance. American Sign Language interpretation is available for all TMA mainstage productions. See pages 44–51 for dates.
Children under the age of six, including babes in arms, are not admitted to performances unless specifically indicated otherwise. Food and drink are prohibited in all performance venues.
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BYU STUDENT OFFERS
BYU STUDENT MUSIC PASS
$35: Two tickets for 50 performances
Purchase your BYU Student Music Pass now at BYUArts.com. Claim your tickets at the BYU Ticket Office when they go on sale. See pages 24–43 for event descriptions and on-sale dates. Tickets subject to availability. Offer exclusive to current BYU students. Card and tickets are nontransferable. The BYU Student Music Pass is valid for School of Music events only. The following events are not eligible: Young Ambassadors, Celebration of Christmas, and BRAVO! performances.
Y TIX $10 RUSH TICKETS
Current BYU students may register online on the day of any BRAVO! series performance to be selected to purchase up to two tickets for $10 each. See BYUArts.com/y-tix.
THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS RUSH TICKETS
Rush tickets will be available for BYU students for select TMA performances. Students may register online on the day of performance to be selected to purchase up to two tickets at a discounted rush price. Visit BYUArts.com/y-tix for details.
ARTSPASS AND SEASON TICKETS
ARTSPASS
Create your own season ticket
Order tickets to six or more different on-campus events sponsored by BRAVO!, the School of Music, the Department of Dance, or the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, and your order will be processed immediately—no need to wait for the individual on-sale dates and risk an event selling out. No additional discounts apply.
• Maximum flexibility! Exchange your tickets at no cost for another performance. You will be charged only if the new event selected has a higher cost, but no change fees.
BYU THEATRE SEASON TICKETS
This season ticket package features four productions of your choice, plus discounted additional events produced by the Department of Theatre and Media Arts (see pages 44–53).
Select at least one ticket to four different theatre performances from the following productions: Wait Until Dark, The Secret Garden, The Boy at the Edge of Everything, The House of Desires, The Tempest, and Blithe Spirit. The following events may be added to your season ticket package as bonus productions at discounted prices: Microburst New Play Festival, Broadway Revue, and BFA New York Showcase.
• Subscribe and save $2 off select performances' public prices.
• Exchange your tickets at no cost for another performance of the same production at the Ticket Office.
Scan for student rush ticket information at BYUArts.com/y-tix
BRAVO! SERIES FLEX PACKAGE
Professional Performing Arts at BYU
This multidisciplinary, professional guest artist series presents celebrated musicians, innovative playwrights and actors, and acclaimed dancers from across the globe. Select six or more BRAVO! events (see pages 8–17) and save up to $3 per ticket off the category price on most performances.
• Purchase your tickets now, before they go on sale to the general public—no waiting in line.
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YEAR AT A GLANCE
SEPTEMBER
9/14 Faculty Recital: Alexander and Rex Woods, violin and piano 38
9/15 Faculty Recital: Jaren Hinckley, clarinet 38
9/19 BRAVO! Utah Symphony: ¡Celebración Sinfónica!* 8
9/21+ World of Dance* 23
9/21 Faculty Recital: KoMaJa, featuring Korianne Johnson, Mark Ammons, and Jared Pierce 38
9/21 Guest Artist: Oğuz Büyükberber 36
9/22+ Final Cut* 52
9/23+ BRAVO! Santino and Jessica Fontana* 9
OCTOBER
10/3 BRAVO! When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney* 9
10/4 Choir Showcase* 26
10/5 BYU Symphonic Band: Songs for Band* 24
10/5 Guest Artist: Eric Hollenbeck, percussion 35
10/6 Faculty Recital: American Piano Duo and American Piano Quartet Joint Concert 38
10/10 Jazz Showcase: All That Jazz!* 28
10/11+ BRAVO! Itzhak Perlman with the BYU Philharmonic* 10
10/13 BYU Wind Symphony: "The Blue Marble"* 24
10/13+ Theatre: Wait Until Dark* 45
10/14 Family Concert Series: Music of the Mountain Strings 43
10/17 Guest Artist: Tremura & Lee, trumpet and guitar duo 36
10/18+ Ballroom Dance Co : RHYTHM* 20
10/18 Guest Artist: Mexico City Woodwind Quintet 36
10/19
BYU Symphony Orchestra* 31
10/19+ Microburst New Play Festival* 46
10/19+ OcTUBAfest 41
10/24 Faculty Recital: Jared Pierce, piano 38
10/27+ Faculty Recital: Baucis and Philemon: A Multimedia Chamber Opera* 38
10/27 Faculty Jazz Trio, featuring Hayley Kirkland, Suzy Nichols, and Mark Ammons 40
10/28 Jazz Lab Band 28
NOVEMBER
11/1 Group for New Music 36
11/1 Jazz Legacy Band 28
11/2 BRAVO! Windscape Woodwind Quintet and Orion String Quartet* 10
11/3+ Musical: The Secret Garden* 47
11/3 Baroque Ensemble 31
11/4 Global Rhythm: Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu* 35
11/4 Family Concert Series: How to Feed Your Musical Dragon! 43
11/7 Cougar Marching Band* 24
11/7 Student Composers’ Showcase 36
11/8+ Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Art in Motion* 19
11/8+
DECEMBER
* indicates ticketed event; + indicates multiple performances
BYU Young Company: The Boy at the Edge of Everything* 50 11/8 Faculty Recital: Uinta Trio 40 11/9 Women’s Chorus* 26 11/10 BRAVO! For Heroes Proved: Veterans Day Celebration featuring Derek Klena and the BYU Wind Symphony* 11 11/10 BYU Singers* 26 11/10+ BYU DanceSport Championships* 20 11/14 Men’s Chorus and Concert Choir* 27 11/15+ BYU Opera Scenes* 34 11/15 Faculty Recital: Orpheus Winds 40 11/16+ Contemporary Dance Theatre: See Better Lear* 20 11/28 Classical Percussion: Percussion Ensemble and Tangents Quartet* 35 11/28 Mountain Strings and Folk Music Ensembles* 41 11/29 BYU Philharmonic: Folksong and Fate* 31 11/29+ dancEnsemble* 20 11/29 Saxophone Chamber Night 41 11/30 Jazz Voices: A Swingin’ Christmas* 28 11/30 BYU Symphonic Band and University Band in Concert* 24
12/1 Synthesis* 28 12/1+ Christmas Around the World* 22 12/2+ BRAVO! Michael Moschen* 12 12/5 University Orchestra and University Strings* 32 12/5 Brass Chamber Night 41 12/5 Woodwind Chamber Night 41 12/6 BYU Symphony Orchestra* 32 12/6 Flute Choir 41 12/6 String Chamber Night 41 12/7+ Dance Senior Showcase 23 12/8+ Celebration of Christmas* 27 12/8+ Noteworthy* 56 12/8 Songwriters’ Showcase 41 12/9 Harp Ensemble 42 12/9 Tuba Christmas 41 12/12 University Chorale* 27 12/12 Jazz Combos’ Combined Concert 28 12/13 BRAVO! Boston Brass and the Brass All-Stars Big Band: Christmas Bells are Swingin’!* 12 12/13 Trombone Choir 42 12/14 Jazz Ensemble: Christmastime Jazz!* 29 6 SEE MAP ON PAGE 4 FOR VENUE LOCATIONS | BYU CFAC
JANUARY
1/16 Faculty Recital: Uinta Trio 40
1/17 Faculty Recital: Claudine Bigelow, viola 40
1/18 Faculty Recital: Groove Axis 40
1/19+ Vocal Point* 56
1/23+ BYU Young Artists of Voice Competition 34
1/24+ Theatre Ballet: Masterworks Series* 19
1/27 BRAVO! Pablo Sáinz-Villegas* 13
1/31+ Young Ambassadors in Concert: Thank You for the Music* 23
1/31 Faculty Recital: Brassworks 40
FEBRUARY
2/2 Joseph Alessi and the BYU Wind Symphony* 25
2/7+ Barlow Endowment 40th Anniversary Celebration Concerts* 37
2/7+ International Folk Dance Ensemble: Reflections* 22
2/8 BYU Singers and Concert Choir: Fauré Requiem* 27
2/9 BRAVO! Eighth Blackbird* 14
2/13 Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices: L.O.V.E.* 29
2/14 BYU Philharmonic: A Night of Romance* 32
2/15 BYU Symphonic Band: Love Is in the Air!* 25
2/15+ Contemporary Dance in Concert* 21
2/17 Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival Featuring Synthesis* 29
2/17+ Opera: Mozart’s Così fan tutte* 34
2/20 Faculty Recital: Orpheus Winds 40
2/21 Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night* 32
2/21+ Living Legends in Concert: Storytellers* 23
2/22 BRAVO! Utah Symphony with Tabea Zimmermann* 15
2/23+ First Look Film Festival* 52
2/23 Jazz Legacy Band 29
2/24 Family Music Series: Mozart, Mix-Ups, and Fun! Excerpts from Così fan tutte 43
2/28+ Theatre Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty* 19
2/29 Faculty Recital: Q’d Up 30
MARCH
3/1 BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos* 32
3/2 BRAVO! Mark Lettieri Group* 15
SPRING/SUMMER
Please note that all performances, venues, dates, and times may change. For the most up-to-date information, always check our online calendar at BYUArts.com.
3/6 Classical Percussion: Percussion Ensemble and Tangents Quartet* 35 3/8 BYU Wind Symphony: BYU Band Festival Featured Concert* 25 3/12 BRAVO! Ímar* 16 3/12+ United States National Amateur DanceSport Championships* 20 3/13 BYU Singers* 27 3/14 Mountain Strings and Folk Music Ensembles* 41 3/15+ Theatre: The House of Desires* 48 3/19 Saxophone Chamber Night 42 3/19 Trombone Choir 42 3/20+ dancEnsemble* 21 3/20 Jazz Lab Band 30 3/22 Jazz Ensemble: Jazz Is Everywhere!* 30 3/23 Global Rhythm: Panoramic Steel and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu* 35 3/26 Men’s Chorus and Concert Choir* 27 3/26 Brass Chamber Night 42 3/27 BYU Symphony Orchestra* 32 3/28 Synthesis* 30 3/28 Woodwind Chamber Night 42 3/29 Chamber Orchestra: Strum into Spring* 32 3/29 Songwriters’ Showcase 42 3/30 BRAVO! American Ballet Theatre Studio Company* 17 3/30 Jazz Legacy Band 30
4/2 University Chorale* 27 4/2 Student Composers’ Showcase 36 4/3+ Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Emerging Works Series* 19 4/3+ BYU Young Company: The Tempest* 51 4/4+ BFA New York Showcase* 52 4/5 Women’s Chorus* 27 4/5 Flute Choir 42 4/9 University Orchestra and University Strings* 33 4/9 Jazz Combos’ Combined Concert 30 4/10 BYU Symphonic Band: “The Tragic”* 25 4/10 String Chamber Night 42 4/11+ Dance Senior Showcase 23 4/12+ BRAVO! The Stakeout* 17 4/12 Jazz Voices: Swing into Spring* 30 4/12 BYU Wind Symphony: WASBE Preview Concert Featuring Jihea Hong-Park* 25 4/12+ Ballroom in Concert* 20 4/13 BYU Philharmonic: Pictures at an Exhibition* 33 4/13 Family Concert Series: Everybody Sing! 43 4/13 Harp Ensemble 42 4/16 University Bands* 25
APRIL
5/31+ Theatre: Blithe Spirit* 49 TBA BYU Spring Opera* 34 8/8 University Chorale 27
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UTAH SYMPHONY: ¡CELEBRACIÓN SINFÓNICA!
This annual concert, a staple in the Salt Lake community, comes to BYU for the first time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with iconic Latin American orchestral, popular, and traditional music. Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony and a well-known conductor of popular music, leads the Utah Symphony in this celebratory evening.
Este concierto anual, un elemento básico en la comunidad de Salt Lake, llega a BYU por primera vez para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con música orquestal, popular y tradicional icónica de Latinoamericana. Enrico Lopez-Yañez, el Principal Pops Conductor de la Nashville Symphony y bien conocido director de música popular, dirige la Utah Symphony en esta noche festiva.
September 19 | El 19 de septiembre Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. | Martes a las 7:30 p.m.
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SANTINO AND JESSICA FONTANA
Broadway power couple Santino and Jessica Fontana join forces for this duo concert of musical theatre favorites. Jessica Fontana’s credits include Broadway’s Baby It’s You! and the title role in Cinderella. Santino Fontana provided the voice for Prince Hans in Disney’s hit film Frozen and originated the lead role in Broadway’s Tootsie, for which he won a Tony Award. Join this stellar husband-and-wife team for an unforgettable performance.
September 23
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
$$–$$$$, on sale August 16
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR: A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO 100 YEARS OF DISNEY
Celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz with the five-piece house band of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, led by pianist and music director Sean Mason and featuring vocalists Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson. Hear jazz renditions of iconic favorites like “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” in this tribute to the 100year legacy of Disney.
This production is not affiliated with, sponsored, or authorized by The Walt Disney Company.
October 3
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
$$, on sale August 16
SANTINO AND JESSICA FONTANA
SCOTT CHERNIS
JUAN PATINO
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ARTHI KRISHNASWAMI
ITZHAK PERLMAN WITH THE BYU PHILHARMONIC
We welcome the incomparable Itzhak Perlman back for a rare twonight engagement, this time performing the Mendelssohn violin concerto with the BYU Philharmonic as part of the gala celebration of the opening of the Music Building. The winner of fifteen Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Itzhak Perlman is a titan in the field of classical music.
Please note that tickets from the postponed February 2023 concerts will be honored this October. Additional tickets may be for sale starting September 6. Please check the event page at arts.byu.edu for updates.
October 11–12
Wednesday–Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
$$$$, on sale September 6 (see above)
WINDSCAPE WOODWIND QUINTET AND ORION STRING QUARTET
The Orion String Quartet and Windscape quintet collaborate in a performance of the late flutist Samuel Baron’s transcription of Bach’s Art of the Fugue for string quartet and wind quintet. Join these two critically acclaimed chamber ensembles, both known for their performances of classical masterworks as well as new works of the 20th and 21st centuries, for an evening of Bach reinterpreted alongside standard favorites.
November 2
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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FOR HEROES PROVED: VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION FEATURING DEREK KLENA AND THE BYU WIND SYMPHONY
Celebrate Veterans Day with this patriotic tribute concert featuring Tony-nominated Broadway star Derek Klena (Anastasia, Moulin Rouge!, Wicked) and the BYU Wind Symphony. In honor of their service, local veterans and their immediate families are invited to attend free of charge.*
November 10 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
$–$$, on sale August 16
*Please contact the Ticket Office for details.
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MICHAEL MOSCHEN
Widely regarded as the father of contact juggling, Michael Moschen dazzles with his new show, Mysterious Forces, an exploration of creativity and the creative process. Renowned as both a solo performer and collaborator, Moschen has performed with leading circus arts companies and Off-Broadway acts across the world, and is the only variety artist to receive a MacArthur Fellowship. His work extends to the films Hair, Annie, and Labyrinth, in which he choreographed and juggled with crystal balls as the hands of David Bowie.
December 2
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
$$, on sale August 16
BOSTON BRASS AND THE BRASS ALL-STARS BIG BAND: CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE SWINGIN’!
Swing in the holidays with the iconic quintet Boston Brass, joined by local all-star brass players to create a boisterous big band of brass and rhythm section. Featuring arrangements of Christmas favorites made famous by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this energetic program celebrates the joy of the season.
December 13
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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WAYNE SORCE BOSTON BRASS
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PABLO SÁINZ-VILLEGAS
Known as “a global ambassador of the Spanish guitar” (Billboard), Pablo Sáinz-Villegas brings his mastery of the classical guitar to BYU. Since his debut with the New York Philharmonic, Sáinz-Villegas has performed in more than 40 countries and won over 30 international awards. His virtuosity and commitment to developing new repertoire for Spanish classical guitar have made him a popular soloist throughout the world.
Conocido como "un embajador mundial de la guitarra española" (Billboard), Pablo Sáinz-Villegas aporta su dominio de la guitarra clásica a BYU. Desde su debut con la Filarmónica de Nueva York, Sáinz-Villegas se ha presentado en más de 40 países y ha ganado más de 30 premios internacionales. Su virtuosismo y compromiso con el desarrollo de nuevo repertorio para la guitarra clásica española lo han convertido en un solista popular en todo el mundo.
January 27 | El 27 de enero
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | El sábado a las 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB) | SALA DE CONCIERTOS
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EIGHTH BLACKBIRD
A chamber ensemble at the cutting edge of modern classical music, Eighth Blackbird presents a concert of new music as part of the 40th anniversary celebration of BYU’s Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. Since the sextet’s founding in 1996, Eighth Blackbird has won four Grammy Awards and commissioned and premiered hundreds of works. This concert will feature 2020 Barlow Prize winner Bekah Simms’s commissioned piece, metamold, and Barlow Endowment Commission recipient Viet Cuong’s concerto Vital Sines with the BYU Wind Symphony.
February 9
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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FREDDIE COLLIER
UTAH SYMPHONY WITH TABEA ZIMMERMANN
Virtuoso violist Tabea Zimmermann joins the Utah Symphony for a special performance, featuring the U.S. premiere of Michael Jarrell’s Émergences-Résurgences, a piece written for Zimmermann and co-commissioned by the Utah Symphony.
Rising-star music director of Chicago Opera Theater Lidiya Yankovskaya makes her Utah Symphony debut with this concert.
February 22
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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MARK LETTIERI GROUP
Five-time Grammy Award winner Mark Lettieri brings his quartet to BYU for a concert of genre-defying, guitar-based instrumental music. Known for his work with the bands Snarky Puppy and the Fearless Flyers, Lettieri is an in-demand guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor who has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music. He tours his award-winning original music around the globe with his quartet, the Mark Lettieri Group. During his time on campus, he will also work with students in BYU’s commercial music program to write and record an original single.
March 2
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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ÍMAR
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Ímar, a Glasgow-based traditional Celtic quintet whose members own a heavyweight collective haul of top prizes across the UK, for a concert of folk music both traditional and new. With members of Scottish, Irish, English, and Manx origin, this supergroup incorporates music from a variety of traditions—and featuring a variety of instruments, from the bodhrán to the bouzouki—to create its innovative style.
March 12
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
C ONCERT HALL (MB)
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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE STUDIO COMPANY
Join the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, part of one of the most prestigious ballet companies in the U.S., for a thrilling evening of dance. The ABT Studio Company features 12 to 18 up-and-coming dancers between the ages of 17 and 21 and presents repertoire both classical and contemporary.
March 30
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$$, on sale November 16
THE STAKEOUT
Fresh off its NYC Off-Broadway run, The Stakeout is a comedy drama about a father and son on a stakeout of a father and son on a stakeout of them. Written by multi-award-winning actor/playwright Martin Dockery and directed by Vanessa Quesnelle, this funny and heartrending story will keep you on the edge of your seat.
April 12–13
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
$$, on sale November 16
ERIN BAIANO
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BALLET
THEATRE BALLET STUDIO COMPANY: ART IN MOTION
Hilary Wolfley, artistic director
Theatre Ballet Studio Company presents Art in Motion, a collaborative concert between animation and ballet, celebrating the works of female artists and composers.
November 8–10
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
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THEATRE BALLET: MASTERWORKS SERIES
Ashley Parov, artistic director
BYU Theatre Ballet’s Masterworks Series focuses on ballets by master choreographers that have withstood the test of time. In 2024, Theatre Ballet is delighted to present two masterworks: Birthday Variations by Gerald Arpino and Walpurgisnacht Ballet by George Balanchine. Assistant professor Hilary Wolfley’s Dust to Divine will round out the evening of ballet. We hope you can join us for this captivating evening of dance demonstrating the technical prowess and artistic range of BYU Theatre Ballet.
January 24–26
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
January 27
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
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THEATRE BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Ashley Parov, artistic director
One of classical ballet’s beloved romances, The Sleeping Beauty returns to BYU’s campus in March 2024. This timeless tale is brought to life by BYU Theatre Ballet and Theatre Ballet Studio Company with stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. This family-friendly adaptation is approximately one hour and will run without intermissions or pauses. The Sleeping Beauty is a must-see for any ballet enthusiast!
February 28–March 1
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
March 2
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
THEATRE BALLET STUDIO COMPANY: EMERGING WORKS SERIES
Hilary Wolfley, artistic director
The Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Emerging Works Series presents classical and contemporary works by faculty and students. This performance showcases a wide variety of styles, traditions, and creativity within the balletic genre.
April 3–5
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
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BALLROOM
BALLROOM DANCE
COMPANY: RHYTHM
Curt Holman, artistic director
Only the top 32 students advance to the BYU Ballroom Dance Touring Company. Their skill and grace are many years in the making, and they are excited to present their show Rhythm just before embarking on their tour to Washington State and later to South Africa and Botswana.
October 18–20
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
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BYU DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, co-organizers
The BYU DanceSport Championships is the culminating event for fall semester for the BYU Ballroom Dance Program. Students present their learned technique in a competitive environment, and advanced-level dancers enter open categories in Latin and ballroom categories, vying for championship titles. This competition showcases the highest level of ballroom dance in the Intermountain West.
November 10–11
Friday–Saturday, all day
MAIN BALLROOM (WSC)
$, on sale October 23
UNITED STATES NATIONAL AMATEUR DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Curt Holman and Brent Keck, co-organizers
The largest amateur ballroom competition in the country, the United States National Amateur DanceSport Championships is the annual culminating event for competitive ballroom dance in the United States. National titles are awarded to the top ballroom and Latin dancers in all categories and age divisions.
March 12–16
Tuesday–Saturday, all day
MARRIOTT CENTER
$, on sale February 6
BALLROOM IN CONCERT
Curt Holman, artistic director
Join us as 160 student dancers unite to present a full-length concert of ballroom and Latin dances in a theatrical setting with a contemporary point of view. This concert promises to be fresh and exciting as it showcases the beauty of ballroom and Latin dance with a few surprises thrown in.
April 12
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
April 13
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER
$, on sale March 20
CONTEMPORARY
CONTEMPORARY DANCE
THEATRE: SEE BETTER LEAR
Keely Song and Kate Monson, artistic directors
BYU Contemporary Dance Theatre presents See Better Lear, a movementbased investigation into the demise of King Lear and his progenitors. In a time when words weigh more than action and sight makes one blind to the truth, we reclaim that physical actions hold the motives, truths, sensations, and redemption not only of Lear but of us all. Suggested for ages 12+ for death, tragedy, absurdity, confusing motives, abstract storyline, and the art of debate. ASL services at all performances.
November 16–17
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
November 18
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale August 16
DANCENSEMBLE
Marin Leggat Roper, artistic director
The mission of dancEnsemble is mentoring and producing innovative student choreography in contemporary dance. Original choreography by eight student choreographers and faculty member Liz Dibble, performed by a company of 30+, will come to life in this 90-minute program.
November 29–December 1
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale August 16
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CONTEMPORARY DANCE IN CONCERT
Kori Wakamatsu, artistic director
This annual concert celebrates the best of contemporary dance at BYU. Featuring performances by dance majors, Contemporary Dance Theatre, dancEnsemble, Kinnect, special guests, and alumni, the evening showcases an expansive and dynamic cast. The variety of original works created by students, faculty, and guest artists will engage, uplift, and move you. We hope you join us for an enlivening evening of contemporary dance!
February 15–16
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 17
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
DANCENSEMBLE
Marin Leggat Roper, artistic director
The mission of dancEnsemble is mentoring and producing innovative student choreography in contemporary dance, often exploring the intersection of dance and other art forms. This semester, eight student choreographers turn to photography as inspiration for ways of framing their stories, perspectives, and places in the world through choreography. Inspired by the LIFE: Six Women Photographers exhibit at the BYU Museum of Art, running October 2023‒February 2024.
March 20–22
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
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CULTURAL DANCE
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Join us for the annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions performed by the BYU International Folk Dance Ensembles with Mountain Strings. Featuring over 180 student performers, this audience favorite is the longest-running Christmas tradition on BYU campus.
December 1
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 2
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER
$, on sale October 17
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE: REFLECTIONS
Jeanette Geslison, artistic director
Journey: Reflections presents traditional dance and music that portray cultures from around the world. Furious footwork, pulsing rhythms, live music, and vibrant costumes will leave you with a special kind of wanderlust. Through a variety of dances—American clogging, Irish soft shoe, Indian bhangra, Ukrainian hopak, and more Reflections invites all to reflect on the path that has shaped us into who we are today and to find unity and appreciation in differences.
February 7–9
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
DANCE
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LIVING LEGENDS IN CONCERT: STORYTELLERS
Jamie Kalama Wood, artistic director
Celebrating more than 50 years of inspiring performances, Living Legends presents Storytellers, a depiction of a young man as he is guided through life by the stories of his ancestors, told through their music and dance. As the talented performers take the stage, they capture the powerful rhythms of Polynesia, portray the fascinating legends of Native America, and dazzle the senses with the energy of Latin America. The group’s lavish attire and intricate choreography are authentic representations of the showcased cultures.
Special thanks to Ira Fulton, the Robert Driver family, the Imogene R. Woodbury family, the Rex and Ruth Maughan family, and our many alumni.
February 21–23
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 24
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
YOUNG AMBASSADORS
YOUNG AMBASSADORS
IN CONCERT: THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Nathan Balser, artistic director
A fast-paced and tenderhearted musical escapade, Thank You for the Music is a celebration of the greatest musical hits of radio, stage, and screen! The BYU Young Ambassadors celebrate the music of our lives with incredible vocal tributes and top-notch dancing. Fit for the whole family, Thank You for the Music mixes classics we love from Wicked, Hello Dolly!, Footloose, The Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, and Journey, with a touch of the new from Harry Styles, La La Land, Disney, and more!
ASL interpretation: February 1
January 31–February 2
Wednesday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
February 3
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB)
$, on sale November 16
OTHER DANCE EVENTS WORLD OF DANCE
World of Dance showcases the best of BYU Dance featuring performances by the Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors.
September 21–22
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER
$, on sale August 16
DANCE SENIOR SHOWCASE
Presenting a variety of dance genres and styles, the Senior Showcase features the culminating work of seniors in the various dance major programs.
December 7–8
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) Free
April 11–12
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE (RB) Free
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MUSIC BANDS
BYU SYMPHONIC BAND: SONGS FOR BAND
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join the BYU Symphonic Band as they explore hymns, folk songs, and anthems, all written and arranged for band. Enjoy the beautiful BYU Concert Hall and be edified by songs from all genres.
October 5
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BYU WIND SYMPHONY: “THE BLUE MARBLE”
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony performs an immersive multimedia work that celebrates the beauty of our planet, Symphony VI: "The Blue Marble," with film and music by Emmy Award–winning composer Julie Giroux. The concert will also feature the world premiere of Alyssa Morris’s Moving Mountains. Written specifically for the BYU Wind Symphony, the work is a musical depiction of an intensely personal and emotional journey of trial and faith.
October 13
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
COUGAR MARCHING BAND
Fred McInnis, conductor
Join the BYU Cougar Marching Band for the loudest concert on campus consisting of fan favorites, songs from the season’s halftime shows, and more!
November 7
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BRAVO! FOR HEROES
PROVED: VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION FEATURING DEREK KLENA AND THE BYU WIND SYMPHONY
Shawn Smith, conductor
See description on page 11.
November 10
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$$, on sale August 16
BYU SYMPHONIC BAND + UNIVERSITY BAND IN CONCERT
Nate Seamons, conductor
Kick off the holiday season with the Symphonic Band and University Band in this concert of Christmas classics and band favorites!
November 30
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
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JOSEPH ALESSI AND THE BYU WIND SYMPHONY
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony is joined by world-renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi in a performance of Concerto for Trombone by legendary jazz pianist and Grammy Award winner Chick Corea. Alessi is the longtime Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic and on the faculty of the Juilliard School. Written specifically for Alessi, Chick Corea’s Concerto for Trombone was the final work completed before his death in 2021.
February 2
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU SYMPHONIC BAND: LOVE IS IN THE AIR!
Nate Seamons, conductor
Join the Symphonic Band as they pay homage to all those who love and are loved in this special Valentine’s Day concert.
February 15
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU WIND SYMPHONY: BYU BAND FESTIVAL FEATURED CONCERT
Shawn Smith, artistic director
As part of the annual BYU Concert Band Festival, the BYU Wind Symphony headlines a concert that is sure to please every musical taste!
March 8
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU SYMPHONIC BAND: “THE TRAGIC”
Nate Seamons, conductor
For their final concert of the year, the Symphonic Band performs American composer James Barnes’s Symphony No. 3, “The Tragic.”
April 10
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU WIND SYMPHONY: WASBE PREVIEW CONCERT FEATURING PIANIST
JIHEA HONG-PARK
Shawn Smith, conductor
The BYU Wind Symphony performs a preview of their upcoming concert for the International Conference of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles to be held in South Korea in July 2024. The Wind Symphony was selected through a competitive process with bands from around the world and was invited to present a featured concert for the conference. The concert features pianist Jihea Hong-Park in a performance of George Gershwin’s marvelous Rhapsody in Blue in celebration of the 100th anniversary of its 1924 premiere.
April 12
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
UNIVERSITY BANDS
Fred McInnis, conductor
Join the University Bands for an evening of concert band classics and new favorites. During winter semester, the two University Bands provide a great opportunity for non-music majors, fall marching band members, and all interested students to continue performing on their instruments as a member of a quality concert band.
April 16
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
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CHOIRS CHOIR SHOWCASE
Brent Wells, Andrew Crane, and Sonja Poulter, conductors
Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the four auditioned BYU choirs—Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and BYU Singers—will present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works, featuring special guest composer Dan Forrest.
October 4
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
WOMEN’S CHORUS
Sonja Poulter, conductor
Women’s Chorus will present music that lifts, empowers, and nourishes the soul with sacred and secular pieces from the brilliant composers of our time and those long before us.
November 9
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BYU SINGERS
Andrew Crane, conductor
BYU Singers, the university's awardwinning chamber choir, presents an artistically curated menagerie of stunning musical gems both ancient and modern.
November 10
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
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MEN’S CHORUS + CONCERT CHOIR
Brent Wells, director
This concert features the BYU Concert Choir and Men’s Chorus presenting programs of iconic repertoire. The Concert Choir continues its tradition of sharing pieces from the choral repertory alongside newly composed works, while the Men’s Chorus will perform everything from hymns and folk songs to Broadway and beyond.
November 14
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, and Nathan Haines, conductors
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 8
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 9
Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale October 17
UNIVERSITY CHORALE
Paul Broomhead and Samantha Gordon, conductors
This performance features a variety of selections from BYU’s two nonauditioned choirs.
December 12
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BYU SINGERS + CONCERT CHOIR: FAURÉ REQUIEM
Andrew Crane and Brent Wells, conductors
In commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of Gabriel Fauré’s death, BYU Singers and Concert Choir will perform the French composer’s most celebrated work for chorus, soloists, and orchestra.
February 8
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU SINGERS
Andrew Crane, conductor
BYU Singers, the university's awardwinning chamber choir, presents its final concert of the semester, in preparation for the 2024 Cork International Choral Festival in Ireland.
March 13
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
MEN’S CHORUS + CONCERT CHOIR
Brent Wells, conductor
This concert features the BYU Concert Choir and Men’s Chorus presenting programs of iconic repertoire. The Concert Choir continues its tradition of sharing pieces from the choral repertory alongside newly composed works, while the Men’s Chorus will perform everything from hymns and folk songs to Broadway and beyond.
March 26
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
UNIVERSITY CHORALE
Paul Broomhead, conductor
This performance features a variety of selections from BYU’s two nonauditioned choirs.
April 2
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
WOMEN’S CHORUS
Sonja Poulter, conductor
Women’s Chorus will present music that lifts, empowers, and nourishes the soul with sacred and secular pieces from the brilliant composers of our time and those long before us.
April 5
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
UNIVERSITY CHORALE
Paul Broomhead, conductor Celebrate summer with University Chorale! This 30-minute program features both serious choral music and fun arrangements.
August 8
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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MUSIC JAZZ JAZZ SHOWCASE: ALL THAT JAZZ!
Ben Nichols, Kristen R. Bromley, Mark Ammons, and Hayley Kirkland, directors
Feel the beat! Hear the tunes! Join us for the Jazz Showcase as we celebrate all that jazz! From traditional jazz of the Jazz Legacy Band to sizzling contemporary jazz of Synthesis and everything in between by Jazz Voices and the Jazz Ensemble, everyone will find something they love!
October 10
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
JAZZ LAB BAND
BYU’s Jazz Lab Band presents a concert of beloved tunes made famous by jazz greats.
October 28
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
JAZZ
LEGACY BAND
Kristen R. Bromley, director
Nothing conjures up the vision of 1920s America more than the swinging music of the Southern-styled Jazz Legacy Band. The band specializes in playing authentic renditions from the pre-bebop genres of jazz—music that was first created by masters like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King” Oliver, Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, Lu Watters, Jack Teagarden, and the like. From the moment the band starts playing, you can expect to be tapping your toes and dancing in your seats.
November 1
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free JAZZ VOICES:
A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS
Hayley Kirkland, director
What’s better than vocal jazz at Christmastime? Join BYU’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, Jazz Voices, as we celebrate the season with classic tunes that are sure to fill you with the Christmas spirit. So let it snow and deck the halls because Christmastime is here!
November 30
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
SYNTHESIS
Ben Nichols, director
Join Synthesis for an exciting concert that combines swing, blues, jazz, Latin, and fusion styles into a feast of jazz entertainment. Many of BYU’s finest and most versatile musicians perform, arrange, and compose for this awardwinning ensemble.
December 1
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
JAZZ COMBOS’ COMBINED CONCERT
Kristen R. Bromley, combo coordinator
This concert features BYU’s mainstream jazz combos, each playing two selections in a wide variety of styles—from bebop to bossa nova and American Songbook to funk.
December 12
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE: CHRISTMASTIME JAZZ!
Mark Ammons, director
This jazzy Christmas feast is sure to help you make the season bright and keep your spirits light!
December 14
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ VOICES: L.O.V.E.
Mark Ammons and Hayley Kirkland, directors
Love is in the air! Bring your valentine or come stag for a night of big sound and tight harmonies celebrating L.O.V.E. with Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices.
February 13
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON REGIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURING SYNTHESIS
Ben Nichols, director
Join BYU’s award-winning big band for a feast of jazz entertainment! Synthesis will close out the annual Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival for high school jazz bands with this exciting concert.
February 17
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
JAZZ LEGACY BAND
Kristen R. Bromley, director
Nothing conjures up the vision of 1920s America more than the swinging music of the Southern-styled Jazz Legacy Band. From the moment the band starts playing, you can expect to be tapping your toes and dancing in your seats.
February 23
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
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MUSIC JAZZ CONTINUED
FACULTY RECITAL: Q’D UP
Enjoy an evening with Q’d Up, BYU’s premier faculty jazz combo.
February 29
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
JAZZ LAB BAND
BYU’s Jazz Lab Band presents a concert of beloved tunes made famous by jazz greats.
March 20
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free JAZZ ENSEMBLE: JAZZ IS EVERYWHERE!
Mark Ammons, director
Join us for a whirlwind tour of places where we find jazz—from movies to TV shows and from funerals to commercials! You’ll be surprised to see how far-reaching this American musical style has become.
March 22
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
SYNTHESIS
Ben Nichols, director
Join Synthesis for an exciting concert that combines swing, blues, jazz, Latin, and fusion styles into a feast of jazz entertainment. Many of BYU’s finest and most versatile musicians perform, arrange, and compose for this awardwinning ensemble.
March 28
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
JAZZ LEGACY BAND
Kristen R. Bromley, director
Nothing conjures up the vision of 1920s America more than the swinging music of the Southern-styled Jazz Legacy Band. The band specializes in playing authentic renditions from the pre-bebop genres of jazz—music that was first created by masters like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King” Oliver, Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, Lu Watters, Jack Teagarden, and the like. From the moment the band starts playing, you can expect to be tapping your toes and dancing in your seats.
March 30
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
JAZZ COMBOS’ COMBINED CONCERT
Kristen R. Bromley, combo coordinator
This concert features BYU’s mainstream jazz combos, each playing two selections in a wide variety of styles—from bebop to bossa nova and American Songbook to funk.
April 9
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
JAZZ VOICES: SWING INTO SPRING
Hayley Kirkland, director
Isn’t spring the greatest season? Watching the snow melt, smelling the flowers in bloom, and listening to great music! Join BYU’s vocal jazz ensemble, Jazz Voices, as we celebrate spring with tight harmonies and driving rhythms that will make you want to get up and dance!
April 12
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
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ORCHESTRAS
BRAVO! ITZHAK PERLMAN WITH THE BYU PHILHARMONIC
Kory Katseanes and Nathan Haines, conductors
This concert will feature the world premiere of Stephen Jones's Voices, Veils, and Visions. See performance description on page 10 for more details.
October 11–12
Wednesday–Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$$$$, on sale September 6 (see page 10 for details)
BYU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU’s Symphony Orchestra performs standards from the orchestral repertoire as well as new favorites.
October 19
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BAROQUE ENSEMBLE
Alexander Woods, director
BYU’s early music chamber orchestra presents an evening of sumptuous and fiery baroque music in the School of Music’s beautiful new Recital Hall.
November 3
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
BYU PHILHARMONIC: FOLKSONG AND FATE
Nathan Haines, conductor
Join the BYU Philharmonic for a concert featuring American and English folk songs by Aaron Copland and Ralph Vaughan Williams. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, exploring themes of struggle and triumph over fate.
Get to know BYU’s new director of orchestras, Dr. Nathan Haines, during a pre-concert lecture discussing the music.
November 29
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
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MUSIC ORCHESTRAS CONTINUED
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA + UNIVERSITY STRINGS
Enjoy an evening of orchestral music from past to present with the University Orchestra and University Strings! These two ensembles are open to all interested students, and they are led by graduate students in BYU’s master’s program in conducting.
December 5
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
BYU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU’s Symphony Orchestra performs standards from the orchestral repertoire as well as new favorites.
December 6
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale August 16
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
Andrew Crane, Brent Wells, Sonja Poulter, and Nathan Haines, conductors
The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.
December 8 Friday, 7:30 p.m.
December 9 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale October 17
BYU PHILHARMONIC: A NIGHT OF ROMANCE
Nathan Haines, conductor
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night at the symphony! This stirring concert will featuring Tchaikovsky’s beloved symphonic poem Romeo and Juliet, among other romantic favorites.
February 14
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTO NIGHT
Christian Smith, conductor
This concert will feature concerto performances of up-and-coming students from the BYU School of Music, chosen from the annual freshman/ sophomore concerto competition.
February 21
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU PHILHARMONIC: EVENING OF CONCERTOS
Nathan Haines, conductor
One of the most anticipated concerts each year, the Evening of Concertos features the top instrumentalists and singers in the School of Music in this annual showcase.
March 1
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Christian Smith, conductor
BYU’s Symphony Orchestra performs standards from the orchestral repertoire as well as new favorites.
March 27
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: STRUM INTO SPRING
Nathan Haines, conductor
Welcome the springtime season with BYU’s Chamber Orchestra. The evening will feature music by leading American composer Jessie Montgomery as well as Franz Schubert’s Fifth Symphony.
March 29
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
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UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA + UNIVERSITY STRINGS
Enjoy an evening of orchestral music from past to present with the University Orchestra and University Strings! These two ensembles are open to all interested students, and they are led by graduate students in BYU’s master’s program in conducting.
April 9
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
BYU PHILHARMONIC: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
Nathan Haines, conductor
This final concert of the season features the thrilling piece Transcend by Chinese American composer Zhou Tian and finishes with Mussorgsky’s seminal work Pictures at an Exhibition. Join the BYU Philharmonic to celebrate the orchestra’s first full year in their new Concert Hall home, a fitting place to hang musical pictures.
April 13
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
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OPERA
BYU OPERA SCENES
Shea Owens, director; Nicolas Giusti, conductor
Join us for an entertaining evening of hit scenes from operas both classic and new, handpicked to showcase the BYU vocal students at their best. It’s a perfect introduction for those new to opera!
November 15–18
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Children ages 8 and up are welcome.
$, on sale August 16
BYU YOUNG ARTISTS OF VOICE COMPETITION
Come see the students in the classical voice division compete for the coveted Singer of the Year Award!
January 23, 25 & 27
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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MOZART’S COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Shea Owens, director; Nathan Haines and Nicolas Giusti, conductors
Mozart and Da Ponte’s Così fan tutte is an exquisite farce about testing love’s limits. With sublime music, a laugh-out-loud plot, and an entirely new setting, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
February 17
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
February 20–24
Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
Children ages 8 and up are welcome. $, on sale November 16
BYU SPRING OPERA
The BYU Spring Opera gives students (and our audience) a chance to experience something a little different from the classic, well-known operatic repertoire. The title of the production will be announced at a later date. Every year is a bit different, but we always guarantee a night of beautiful music and top-quality entertainment!
Dates TBA
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Children ages 8 and up are welcome.
PERCUSSION
GUEST ARTIST: ERIC HOLLENBECK, PERCUSSION
Percussionist and Colorado State University professor Eric Hollenbeck comes to BYU for a solo recital. Hollenbeck has performed throughout the world and at over thirty universities in the United States, and he is a four-time featured performer at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.
October 5
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
GLOBAL RHYTHM: PANORAMIC STEEL + GAMELAN BINTANG WAHYU
Jeremy Grimshaw and Darren Bastian, directors
This concert will feature the music of Trinidad and Tobago played by our steel band, Panoramic Steel, and the music of Bali played by our gamelan ensemble, Gamelan Bintang Wahyu. Come experience the rich and beautiful cultures of these countries through their musical offerings to the world.
November 4
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
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March 23 Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
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CLASSICAL PERCUSSION: PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE + TANGENTS QUARTET
Matt Coleman and Darren Bastian, directors
This classical percussion concert will feature the BYU Percussion Ensemble led by Matt Coleman and the BYU Tangents Percussion Quartet directed by Darren Bastian. This program will include classic percussion ensemble pieces, as well as new works for percussion.
November 28
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
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March 6
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
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MUSIC NEW MUSIC GROUP FOR NEW MUSIC
Steven Ricks, director
BYU’s Group for New Music presents a diverse program of contemporary chamber music by students, alumni, and nationally and internationally known composers.
November 1
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
STUDENT COMPOSERS’ SHOWCASE
Hear new works by BYU’s undergraduate and graduate student composers in this exciting showcase.
November 7
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
April 2
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
GUEST ARTISTS
OĞUZ BÜYÜKBERBER + RICKSPLUND
Amsterdam-based composer, clarinetist, and analog synth performer Oğuz Büyükberber is joined by faculty improvisation duo RICKSPLUND (Steven Ricks and Christian Asplund) in a concert of free improvisation that will include bass clarinet, piano, trombone, and live electronics in explorations of varied colors and textures.
September 21
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX (MB)
Free ERIC HOLLENBECK
See description on page 35.
October 5
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
TREMURA & LEE, TRUMPET AND GUITAR DUO: BEAUTIFUL MELODIES
The warm and lyrical Beautiful Melodies program by the eclectic Brazilian guitar/ vocal and trumpet duo Tremura & Lee features classical favorites reimagined, timeless Brazilian choro songs, jazz, folk, original compositions, and more pieces as you have never heard them before. Hear Chopin paired with Brazilian samba, Monti’s violin tour de force Czardas on piccolo trumpet, a simple Western lullaby, and other classic favorites. This inviting and relaxing program, featuring BYU professor Randy Lee and guest artist Welson Tremura, celebrates and shares the joy of music.
October 17
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
MEXICO CITY WOODWIND QUINTET
Experience the virtuosity of this award-winning chamber ensemble in BYU’s new Recital Hall. Dedicated to promoting contemporary music by Mexican and Latin American composers, the Mexico City Woodwind Quintet frequently commissions and premieres new works. In addition to their performances at international music festivals, the group is also known for their commitment to educating young woodwind players through seminars and workshops.
October 18
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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BARLOW ENDOWMENT FOR MUSIC COMPOSITION 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERTS
This series of concerts celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. The concerts are sponsored by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at BYU and the Barlow family.
LARA DOWNES WITH BYU FACULTY, GROUP FOR NEW MUSIC, AND GAMELAN BINTANG WAHYU
Guest artist Lara Downes (piano) joins faculty performers Diane Reich (voice), Scott Holden (piano), and Benjamin Nichols (saxophone) as well as several BYU ensembles in a diverse opening concert to the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition 40th Anniversary Celebration. The concert will include the new song cycle by 2020 Barlow Prize winner Christopher Trapani, the Barlowcommissioned and Ellington-inspired piece Long Time Coming by David Sanford, and a world premiere of a new piece by BYU faculty composer Kevin Anthony, written on the occasion of this celebration. The evening will also feature compositions by BYU faculty, including Christian Asplund’s Barlow-commissioned work for himself as viola soloist and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu, and a chamber ensemble piece by Stephen Jones.
February 7
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
MIVOS QUARTET
The Mivos Quartet, “one of America’s most daring and ferocious new-music ensembles” (The Chicago Reader), is devoted to performing works of contemporary composers and presenting diverse new music to international audiences. Since the quartet’s beginning in 2008, they have performed and closely collaborated with an ever-expanding group of international composers representing a wide aesthetic range of contemporary composition. In this Barlow-celebratory concert, Mivos will present the Barlow-commissioned piece Suspend Alight by composer Benjamin Sabey, a BYU alumnus currently serving as professor of composition at San Francisco State University, and a recent quartet by BYU faculty composer Neil Thornock. Other exciting new works for quartet drawn from their repertoire will round out the concert.
February 8
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
BRAVO! EIGHTH BLACKBIRD
See description on page 14.
February 9
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
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NADINE SHERMAN JIYANG CHEN
FACULTY RECITALS ALEXANDER
AND REX WOODS, VIOLIN AND PIANO: RESONANCES
This concert features works by living American composers Caroline Shaw, Jennifer Higdon, and Reena Esmail as well as works by French composers Olivier Messiaen, Francis Poulenc, and Maurice Ravel. Each of these composers strives to elevate and inspire through their unique voices. Come for an evening of transformative music that will resonate, soothe, and challenge.
September 14
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
JAREN HINCKLEY, CLARINET
This recital will feature various works for clarinet and piano, including a new piece, Scenes from the West Midlands, composed by Jaren Hinckley and inspired by a visit to the UK earlier this year.
September 15
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
KOMAJA,
FEATURING
KORIANNE JOHNSON, MARK AMMONS, AND JARED PIERCE: JUST HAVING FUN!
BYU contemporary voice faculty present an evening of music and fun with three friends who love to entertain you. You’ll definitely leave with a spring in your step and a song in your heart!
September 21
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
AMERICAN PIANO DUO AND AMERICAN PIANO QUARTET JOINT CONCERT
Del Parkinson, Jeffrey Shumway, Robin Hancock, Scott Holden, and Jared Pierce
The American Piano Duo and American Piano Quartet combine for a thrilling evening of musical favorites. Come hear the resounding and sumptuous textures of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Suite No. 2, the patriotic fervor of “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” and much more!
October 6
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
CONCERT HALL
Free
JARED PIERCE, PIANO: FLOWERS OF VIETNAM
Flowers of Vietnam is an exploration into the exotic and beautiful piano music of Vietnam. For many of these pieces, it will be the first time they have been heard in Utah.
October 24
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
BAUCIS AND PHILEMON: A MULTIMEDIA CHAMBER OPERA
Shea Owens, director
With music and sound design by BYU composer Steven Ricks and a libretto by BYU writer Stephen Tuttle, Baucis and Philemon tells the ancient story of an old couple transformed into trees on the bank of a lake. The lead roles are sung by soprano Madison Leonard and baritone Shea Owens, who also directs. The production features lighting design by Michael Kraczek, original set pieces by Brian Christensen, video projection by Brent Barson and David Habben, and an opening narration by Barta Heiner. The creation of Baucis and Philemon was supported by a development grant from the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts. The production may include flashing lights and video projection.
October 27
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
October 28
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
THE BOX (MB)
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MUSIC FACULTY RECITALS
CONTINUED
VOCAL JAZZ TRIO, FEATURING HAYLEY KIRKLAND, SUZY NICHOLS, AND MARK AMMONS:
LAID-BACK AND SASSY
Vocal jazz at its finest! From the incredible stylings and sassy bebop lines of Hayley Kirkland and Suzy Nichols to the laid-back musical musings of Mark Ammons, this evening of vocal jazz will have you movin’ and groovin’!
October 27
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
UINTA TRIO
The Uinta Trio features BYU professor Monte Belknap, violin; Michael McQuay, piano; and Nicole Pinnell, cello. Join this chamber ensemble for an evening of lovely music!
November 8
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
ORPHEUS WINDS
The Orpheus Winds faculty wind quintet has been an institution at BYU for more than 40 years. This year, the group welcomes BYU’s new flute and oboe faculty as its newest members! The quintet will present an exciting program of varied repertoire.
November 15
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
R ECITAL HALL (MB)
Free UINTA TRIO
The Uinta Trio features BYU professor Monte Belknap, violin; Michael McQuay, piano; and Nicole Pinnell, cello. Join this chamber ensemble for an evening of lovely music!
January 16
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
R ECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
CLAUDINE BIGELOW, VIOLA
Join BYU professor Claudine Bigelow for a recital of music for viola.
January 17
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
R ECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
GROOVE AXIS
As a mainstream jazz group, Groove Axis will favor audiences with a wide variety of blues selections that will help drive away those winter blues.
January 18
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free BRASSWORKS
BYU faculty present a recital of classic repertoire and new arrangements for brass.
January 31
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
ORPHEUS WINDS
Join Orpheus Winds for a concert of exciting repertoire for wind trio and quartet.
February 20
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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MORE MUSIC EVENTS
OCTUBAFEST
BYU’s annual two-day tuba festival features students and faculty performing classical favorites as well as arrangements of popular songs, film scores, and folk tunes.
October 19–20
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
MOUNTAIN STRINGS AND FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLES
Mark Geslison and Lindsay Davis, artistic directors
Mountain Strings, BYU’s traditional and contemporary folk music ensemble, performs a variety of music styles from the American tradition and from the British Isles and Canada. The band consists of seven talented student musicians who play a wide variety of instruments—including fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, banjo, accordion, cello, flute, pennywhistle, harp, and percussion.
Folk music concerts are meant to be fun. We invite the audience to sing along when appropriate, and to clap along as they feel so inclined.
November 28
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
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March 14
Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
$, on sale November 16
SAXOPHONE CHAMBER NIGHT
This evening highlights the work of the Saxophone Quartet, made up of four students who throughout the semesters gain experience on each of the four main types of saxophones. The ensemble works one hour a week with a faculty coach and one hour on their own to develop skills in cooperation and leadership. The quartet performs a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to jazz and sometimes even a student composition.
November 29
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
WOODWIND CHAMBER NIGHT
Four to five chamber groups—including wind quintets, flute trios, and reed trios—perform woodwind repertoire ranging from classical standards to new works.
December 5
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
BRASS CHAMBER NIGHT
Performed by BYU’s brass students, this concert features a selection of classics for small brass ensemble alongside new arrangements.
December 5
Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
STRING CHAMBER NIGHT
BYU string students present a concert of chamber music, including masterworks for string quartet, piano quintet, and other small ensembles.
December 6
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
FLUTE CHOIR
The Flute Choir is a small ensemble of BYU students who play piccolo, C flute, alto flute, and bass flute. This concert features classical masterpieces arranged for flute choir as well as new music.
December 6
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE
Hear the original music of BYU songwriting students in this eclectic showcase.
December 8
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
TUBA CHRISTMAS
Celebrate the season with BYU’s student and faculty tubaists in a concert that features traditional carols, classical Christmas pieces, and new holiday standards from film and TV.
December 9
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB) Free
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MUSIC
MORE MUSIC EVENTS CONTINUED
HARP ENSEMBLE
Anamae Anderson, director
Come celebrate the Christmas season with the BYU Harp Ensemble and BYU Faculty Harp Ensemble as they perform familiar holiday tunes, pieces from the harp ensemble repertoire, and creative student arrangements.
December 9
Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
TROMBONE CHOIR
The Trombone Choir, an ensemble of 10 to 15 BYU trombone majors, presents a concert of arrangements as well as original music.
December 13
Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
SAXOPHONE CHAMBER NIGHT
This evening highlights the work of the Saxophone Quartet, made up of four students who throughout the semester gain experience on each of the four main types of saxophones. The quartet performs a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to jazz and sometimes even a student composition.
March 19
Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
TROMBONE CHOIR
The Trombone Choir, an ensemble of 10 to 15 BYU trombone majors, presents a concert of arrangements as well as original music.
March 19
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
BRASS CHAMBER NIGHT
Performed by BYU’s brass students, this concert features a selection of classics for small brass ensemble alongside new arrangements.
March 26
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
WOODWIND CHAMBER NIGHT
Composed of BYU students, several woodwind chamber ensembles perform repertoire ranging from classical standards to new works.
March 28
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
SONGWRITERS’
SHOWCASE
Hear the original music of BYU songwriting students in this eclectic showcase.
March 29
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
FLUTE CHOIR
The Flute Choir is a small ensemble of BYU students who play piccolo, C flute, alto flute, and bass flute. This concert features classical masterpieces arranged for flute choir as well as new music.
April 5
Friday, 8:00 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
STRING CHAMBER NIGHT
BYU string students present a concert of chamber music, including masterworks for string quartet, piano quintet, and other small ensembles.
April 10
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
HARP ENSEMBLE
Anamae Anderson, director
Join the BYU Harp Ensembles and BYU Faculty Harp Ensemble as they perform popular show tunes, pieces from the harp ensemble repertoire, and creative student arrangements.
April 13
Saturday, 5:30 p.m.
RECITAL HALL (MB)
Free
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2023–2024
BEVERLEY TAYLOR SORENSON FAMILY CONCERT SERIES
Make fun family memories by attending the BYU Family Concert Series, created to introduce the joy of music to children of all ages. This series is sponsored by the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation.
All family members are encouraged to attend regardless of age, infants on up. Free, no tickets required. Concerts begin at 11:00 a.m. and are approximately 40 minutes in length.
MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAIN STRINGS
Mountain Strings, directed by Mark Geslison
Come with the entire family to enjoy delightful music that spans folk music genres from America, Canada, and the British Isles. You’ll be tapping your toes as Mountain Strings plays all sorts of instruments, including fiddle, bass, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and Irish drum (bodhran)!
October 14
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
HOW TO FEED YOUR MUSICAL DRAGON!
BYU Philharmonic, conducted by Nathan Haines
Move, clap, follow musical maps, and have a blast as we explore fun musical stories with the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Nathan Haines. The whole family will have a wonderful experience! Rob Dunn will narrate the concert.
November 4
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
MOZART, MIX-UPS, AND FUN! EXCERPTS FROM COSÌ FAN TUTTE
BYU Opera, directed by Shea Owens
Bring the entire family to enjoy a fun-filled musical farce involving mistaken identities, mix-ups, and the exquisite music of Mozart. Please note that this performance will be held in the West Campus Mainstage Theatre. Seating is limited.
February 24 Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
Free
EVERYBODY SING!
BYU Men’s Chorus, conducted by Brent Wells; BYU Women’s Chorus, conducted by Sonja Poulter
When everybody sings, magic happens! Join BYU's amazing Men’s Chorus and Women’s Chorus in an exploration of the joy of joining voices together in song. A musical delight for the entire family!
April 13
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
CONCERT HALL (MB)
Free
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WAIT UNTIL DARK
by Frederick Knott; directed by David Morgan
In 1966 Greenwich Village, Susy Hendrix, recently blinded in an accident, is terrorized by three con artists in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susy discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller’s chilling conclusion.
October 13–14
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
October 17–21, 24–28
Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
October 14, 21, 28 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
October 31
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB)
Postshow discussions: October 19, 26
ASL interpretation: October 26
Recommended for ages 12 and up
$, on sale August 16
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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MICROBURST NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by BYU student playwrights; directed by Alexandra Mackenzie Johns
This fast-paced, annual festival features the best of student playwriting in a showcase of short plays, performed by an ensemble of bright young actors. Support new work and enjoy comedy, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling by up-andcoming playwrights.
October 19–20
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
October 21
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB)
Postshow discussions will follow each performance.
Recommended for ages 8 and up $, on sale August 16
THEATRE
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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THE SECRET GARDEN THE MUSICAL
Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman; music by Lucy Simon; based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett; directed by Kris W. Peterson
The beloved classic children’s book comes to life as a young, orphaned girl is sent to live with her reclusive uncle on his estate in Yorkshire, England. When she discovers the key to a neglected garden, she reawakens the magic locked inside the secret garden walls. A beautiful tale of forgiveness and renewal, this Tony Award–winning musical explores the transformative power of “a bit of earth.”
November 3–4
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
November 7–11, 14–18
Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
November 4, 11, 18
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
Postshow discussions: November 9, 16
ASL interpretation: November 9
Recommended for ages 8 and up $, on sale August 16
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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THE HOUSE OF DESIRES
This Spanish Golden Age romantic farce is a wild tale of confusion and mistaken identity complete with wily servants and witless nobles. In a new, critically acclaimed adaptation, The House of Desires examines the agency of women in a time when they were subject to strict moral codes, in both religion and society.
March 15–16
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
March 19–23, 26–30
Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
March 16, 23, 30
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB)
Postshow discussions: March 21, 28
ASL interpretation: March 28
Recommended for ages 12 and up
$, on sale November 16
THEATRE
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, adapted by Catherine Boyle; directed by Adam Houghton
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BLITHE SPIRIT
by Noël Coward; directed by Geoffrey Reynolds
When a cantankerous novelist seeking to gather material for his next book hosts a séance that backfires, he is soon tormented by the ghost of his late first wife. A supernatural sensation and smash comedy hit, this “improbable farce in three acts” is one of Noël Coward’s most revived plays.
May 31–June 1
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
June 4–8, 11–15 Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
June 1, 8, 15 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
Postshow discussions: June 6, 13
ASL interpretation: June 13
Recommended for ages 12 and up
$, on sale November 16
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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BYU YOUNG COMPANY: THE BOY AT THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING
by Finegan Kruckemeyer; directed by Rebeca Wallin
In the middle of his overscheduled young life, Simon dreams of a place where he can just stop and be. Meanwhile, at the farthest point in the universe, the boy at the edge of everything lives by himself, lonely and bored. When Simon is rocketed into space, their worlds collide. Curiosity, friendship, and imagination take flight when this small boy with big ideas travels all the way to the edge.
November 8–10, 15–17
Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
November 11, 18
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB)
“Meet the Company” immediately following each performance.
ASL interpretation: November 16
Recommended for ages 6 and up
$, on sale August 16
THEATRE
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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BYU YOUNG COMPANY: THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare; adapted and directed by Teresa Love
Using flotsam and jetsam found on the shore after a storm, beachcombing storytellers piece together a mysterious story of wonder. Puppetry, music, and magic come into play as young people are invited to help tell the tale. Though adapted for elementary school–aged children, older audience members will recognize the mirth and shadows of Shakespeare’s masterful final play.
April 3–5
Wednesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
April 9–12
Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.
April 13
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
STUDIO THEATRE (WCCB)
ASL interpretation: April 11
“Meet the Company” immediately following each performance.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
$, on sale November 16
MARIN MCKAY BARNEY
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OTHER THEATRE & MEDIA ARTS EVENTS FINAL CUT
Join us for an exclusive screening event of advanced student films from BYU's Media Arts program. From creative comedies to heartfelt dramas to thoughtful documentaries, these short films represent the very best of our student work. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and be inspired by the extraordinary vision of the next generation of cinematic storytellers!
September 22–23
Friday–Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
MEGAPLEX THEATRES AT GENEVA (600 N. MILL ROAD, VINEYARD, UT)
$, on sale August 16
Please note: this event is ticketed separately through Eventbrite and not by the BYU Ticket Office. Please see the Final Cut event page at BYUArts.com for ticketing details.
FIRST LOOK FILM FESTIVAL
Don't miss this exciting student film festival where innovation meets artistry with a wide range of work from emerging filmmakers. These powerful, charming, and moving programs will give you a glimpse into the future of media arts at BYU and beyond.
February 23–24
Friday, 6:00 p.m. (Program A)
Friday, 8:30 p.m. (Program B)
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. (Program B)
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. (Program A)
AUDITORIUM (RM. 1040, WCCB)
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BROADWAY REVUE
Music Dance Theatre (MDT) students perform a variety show featuring some of the most beloved moments in musical theatre history.
March 8–9
Friday–Saturday, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
Recommended for ages 12 and up $, on sale November 16
BFA NEW YORK SHOWCASE
This exciting showcase is a preview of performances by Acting and Music Dance Theatre (MDT) seniors who will travel to New York to audition for industry producers and directors.
April 4–5
Thursday–Friday, 7:30 p.m.
BLACK BOX THEATRE (WCCB)
Recommended for ages 12 and up $, on sale November 16
THEATRE & MEDIA ARTS
09.23.23 $8
FINAL
RACHEL BURT RACHEL BURT
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BYU MUSEUM OF ART
Parking and general admission for the BYU Museum of Art is free. All exhibitions and dates are subject to change.
OF SOULS AND SACRAMENTS: SYMBOL AND CONTEXT IN CHRISTIAN ART
Open through July 13, 2024
MAYNARD DIXON: SEARCHING FOR A HOME
Open through September 23, 2023
PRIMAL FORCES: EARTH
Open through December 29, 2023
FROM THE VAULT: AMERICAN HIGHLIGHTS AND RECENT ACQUISITIONS
Open through August 2024
LIFE: SIX WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS
Opens October 6, 2023
TREASURES OF THE HISPANIC WORLD
Opens January 26, 2024
Sep.–Apr. Hours
MON 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
TUE 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
WED 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
THU 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
FRI 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
SAT 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
SUN Closed
OTHER EXHIBITIONS
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Department of Design Gallery
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Extended hours for gallery receptions
1313 (RM. 1313, WCCB)
THE WEIGHT ROOM
Department of Art Gallery
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
THE WEIGHT ROOM (RM. 2470, WCCB)
Summer Hours
MON 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
TUE 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
WED 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
THU 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
FRI 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
SAT 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
SUN Closed
MUSEUM OF ART (MOA)
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Image Credits: 1. Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, After the Bath, oil on canvas, 1908, 69 5/16 x W 43 7/8 inches. The Hispanic Society Museum and Library; 2. Vicki Conley, Slot Canyon #6, 53 x 39 inches, 2020. Photo by Doug Conley; 3. Ron Richmond, Triplus no. 3, 2005, oil on canvas, 51 x 75 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Lewis and Gail Burnham.
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OTHER EVENTS
NOTEWORTHY
Carson Trautman, artistic director
Noteworthy, Brigham Young University’s all-female a cappella group, delivers breathtaking performances filled with energy and inspiration. For over two decades, this powerhouse group of vocalists has brought light to thousands of audience members in person and millions more online.
December 8–9
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
No babies or children under 2 permitted. Content advisory: this show will include haze and strobe-like lighting.
$, on sale August 16
VOCAL POINT
Carson Trautman, artistic director
Vocal Point, Brigham Young University’s renowned all-male a cappella group, combines harmony, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion to deliver high-energy, showstopping performances year in and year out. From national championships to national television, Vocal Point has captured the hearts of millions across the globe. Get ready for an experience that some would describe as “an optical illusion for your ears.”
January 19–20
Friday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
MAINSTAGE THEATRE (WCCB)
No babies or children under 2 permitted. Content advisory: this show will include haze and strobe-like lighting.
$, on sale November 16
ARTS OUTREACH KINNECT
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Kinnect, a dance performance and teaching company that presents engaging assemblies and creative dance workshops in elementary schools and other community settings from March to May each year.
kinnect@byu.edu
TRADITIONZ
The BYU Department of Dance sponsors Traditionz, an ensemble of talented BYU folk dancers that presents an educational and entertaining assembly in elementary schools and at community events throughout the month of May. traditionz@byu.edu
YOUNG COMPANY
The BYU Department of Theatre and Media Arts sponsors Young Company, a touring theatre program for young audiences (TYA). Young Company partners with local schools and community organizations to perform for thousands of young people each semester.
youngcompany@byu.edu
ON-CAMPUS PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS
The school matinee performance of Christmas Around the World is not available to the general public. To reserve tickets for your school group, please contact JoNell Stoddard at jonell_stoddard@byu.edu beginning September 5.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
This spectacular performance features the rich ethnic diversity of the world through captivating choreography with more than 150 dancers and musicians in colorful costumes.
December 1
Friday, 10:30 a.m.
MARRIOTT CENTER
Ages 5–12 admitted
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The new Music Building opens an exciting chapter of opportunity for BYU students and audiences. View the full calendar of 2023-24 BYU Arts performances at BYUArts.com.
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