BYU ARTS 2021–2022 Season Brochure

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de Jong Concert Hall, Madsen Recital Hall, Margetts Theatre, Nelke Theatre, Pardoe Theatre

Dance Performance Theatre

For more information Campus Parking 801.422.3906 – A complete interactive map is available at maps.byu.edu

Ticket Information Online BYUArts.com

Phone 801.422.2981

In Person Harris Fine Arts Center Ticket Office Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU, Provo, UT 84602 Marriott Center Ticket Office 500 E. University Parkway, BYU, Provo, UT 84602 Tickets for all BYU Arts performances may be purchased at both locations. The Marriott Center features convenient 15-minute curbside parking for Ticket Office access.

Tickets can be purchased online at no additional cost. Seat selection is available on mobile devices.

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 complete details.

Group Discounts Many performances offer discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Contact the BYU Ticket Office at 801.422.2981 for pricing and availability.

Accessibility Please indicate any special needs or requests when you place your order. Accessible seating and parking are available. Assistedlistening devices are available for selected performances from the ushers or the house manager. Other accommodations can be made by contacting the Ticket Office three weeks in advance.

American Sign Language interpretation is available for all TMA main stage productions. See the specific performance pages for dates.

Children and Babies Children under the age of six, including babes in arms, are not admitted to performances unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Packages ArtsPASS

Create your own season ticket

– Order tickets to six or more different on-campus events sponsored by BRAVO!, School of Music, 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.

Additional Benefits: • Maximum flexibility! Exchange your tickets for no cost for another performance. You will only be charged if the new event selected has a higher cost but no change fees.

• Receive advanced access to BYU Spectacular!

• Receive first access to other exclusive offers.

Premium Arts Pass

Create Your Own Season Ticket Package— get the best prices and skip the line!

– Order tickets to eight or more different on-campus events sponsored by BRAVO!, School of Music, 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.

• Receive a discounted price on all BRAVO! and Theatre and Media Arts performances. Save an average of $3-5 per ticket!

• Maximum flexibility! Exchange your tickets for no cost for another performance. You will only be charged if the new event selected has a higher cost but no change fees.

• Receive advanced access to BYU Spectacular!

• Receive first access to other exclusive offers.

– Pricing Key $ $1–$20 $$ $20–$40 $$$ $40–$60 $$$$ $60+

Off The Map Ticket Package

Order tickets to all three Off the Map performances including Air Play, Manual Cinema, and Choir! Choir! Choir! and save $5 per ticket.

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CONTENTS Calendar

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BRAVO!

10

Dance

20

Music

26

Theatre and Media Arts

42

Other Events

51

Visual Arts

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Design Ty Davis, Creative Services Manager and Designer Crysta May Lamb, Project Manager Tess Jackson, Editor

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SEPTEMBER

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t OFF THE MAP: Air Play

9/3

10/28 10/28

9/7

Faculty Recital: Alexander Woods, violin; guest artist Rex Woods, piano

37

9/9

Faculty Recital: Chistian Smith, bassoon; Jared Pierce, piano

37

9/10

Faculty Recital: Stephen Beus, piano

37

9/14

Chamber Music

39

9/16

+ t World of Dance

25

Faculty Recital: Head to Head

37

9/21

Faculty Recital: Groove Axis

37

9/22

Faculty Recital: Darren Bastian and Jed Blodgett: "Inspirado"

37

9/28

32 30

11/4

36

t Jazz Showcase: "All That Jazz!"

30

t BRAVO! The 5 Browns

11

OCTOBER

+ t BYU Men's Chorus and BYU Women's Chorus

11/4

Composition Faculty Recital

9/30

27 45

Jazz Legacy Band

11/6

9/29

51

t Symphony Orchestra

41

28

t BYU Symphonic Band + t Fantasy: Escape from Planet Death!

36

11/3

Family Concert Series: "Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere!"

BYU Philharmonic

t Choir Showcase

Group for New Music + t Student Directed Work: Urinetown

11/2

27

9/28

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NOVEMBER

11/5

t Instrumental Ensemble Showcase

9/25

10/29 10/29

9/18

9/23

OCTOBER

18

Student Composers Showcase + t dancEnsemble Classical Percussion t BRAVO! Seven Things I Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass

11/9

t BYU Cougar Marching Band

11/10 11/11

36 23

11/6

11/9

28

35 12 27

Guest Artist: Uinta Trio

36

Jazz Combos

30

t BRAVO! The Westerlies

12

11/12

+ t Ballet Showcase

11/12

+ t BYU Dancesport Championship

22

11/12

+ t Drama: Julius Caesar

46

21

10/1

Faculty Recital: A Musical Tour of Vienna – Robert Brandt, baritone; Scott Holden, piano

37

10/5

Deseret String Quartet

37

11/12

t Syncopation Fall Concert: "The World Keeps You Waiting"

30

43

11/13

t BYU Singers and BYU Concert Choir: "A Choral Kaleidoscope"

28

11/16

t BYU Philharmonic

32

11/17

t BYU Synthesis

30

11/18

t BRAVO! Utah Symphony with Shiyeon Sung

10/6

+ t BYU Young Company: Luna

10/7 10/7

Alumni Achievement Lecture: Nathan Pacheco + t BYU Spectacular! featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell and BYU performing groups

52 53

10/8

Faculty Recital: Jaren Hinkley, Clarinet

37

10/12

Faculty Recital: Jason Bergman, trumpet; Christi Leman, piano

37

10/14

10/16

11/18

39

11/18

Trombone Choir

39

11/19

+ t Final Cut Film Festival

51

11/19

+ t Dance Senior Showcase

25

Faculty Recital: Jennifer Youngs, soprano, Brian Blanchard, horn, Alexander Woods, violin, and Jihea Hong-Park, piano

37

Guest Artist: SPLICE Ensemble Concert

36

11/20

10/19

+ t OPERA: Beauty and the Beast, or Zémire et Azor

34

11/30

10/21

+ t Microburst Theatre: New Works by BYU Students

44

11/30

39

11/30

10/21 10/22

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OcTubafest t Ballroom Dance Company Pre Tour Performance

13

Saxophone Chamber Night

t Global Rhythm

35

Brass Chamber Night t University Orchestra and University Strings

39 32

Woodwind Chamber Night

39

39

22

10/23

Faculty Recital: Eric Hansen and Friends

37

DECEMBER

10/23

Family Concert Series: "A Beast of an Opera" BYU Opera

41

12/1

Flute Choir

10/26

Faculty Recital: Orpheus Wind Quintet

37

12/1

String Chamber Night

39

10/27

BYU Baroque Ensemble: "Positive Temperaments"

32

12/2

Jazz Lab Band

30

10/27

t BYU Wind Symphony: "Music from the Third Stream"

27

+ Multiple Performances t Ticketed Event

Dates, ticket prices, and programs subject to change.

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12/3

+ t Celebration of Christmas

28

12/3

+ t Christmas Around the World

24

12/3

Songwriters Showcase

39

12/4

Harp Solo and Ensemble Concert

39

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DECEMBER

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FEBRUARY

12/4

Tuba Christmas

39

2/25

12/7

t University Chorale

28

2/25

12/8

t BYU Folk Music Ensemble

39

2/26

12/8

t Jazz Ensemble: "Have a Merry, Jazzy Christmas"

30

12/9

t BYU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: "Winter Celebration!"

27

12/10

t BRAVO! Christmas with the King's Singers

13

1/7

+ t BYU Noteworthy t BYU Young Ambassadors Pre Tour Performance

1/7 1/14

+ t BYU Vocal Point t Living Legends Pre Tour Performance

1/14 1/15 1/18

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1/19 1/20

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Utah Crosstalk

36

Young Artists of Voice

34

Q'd Up

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+ t Musical: Fiddler on the Roof

1/21

Faculty Recital: Belknap and Beus Duo: Night of Music by Nikolay Medtner

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1/25

t BRAVO! Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

14

1/27

+ t Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert

23

1/28

Faculty Recital: Brassworks

38

2/3 2/4 2/5

Primrose Memorial Concert

t Winter Choirfest Faculty Recital: New Works for Solo Piano t BRAVO! Ballet Hispánico Faculty Recital: Matt Coleman, percussion

24 40

t BRAVO! Nobuntu

15

3/1

t Syncopation/Jazz Ensemble Concert

31

3/2

t BRAVO! An Evening with Morris Robinson

MARCH

Saxophone Summit

16 38

3/8

t OFF THE MAP: Choir! Choir! Choir!

19

3/8

t Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night

33

t BYU Philharmonic: "Evening of Concertos"

33

3/9 3/9

+ t US National Amateur Dancesport Championships

3/10

Faculty Recital: Orpheus Winds Quintet

22 38

3/10

+ t Student Directed Work: The 39 Steps

51

3/11

t BYU Singers: Alumni Reunion Concert

29

3/11

+ t dancEnsemble

23

3/11

+ t Drama: Pride and Prejudice

50

3/11

Faculty Recital with the Ray Smith Jazz Quartet: "The Good Life" t Classical Percussion

3/12

31 35

3/15

Saxophone Chamber Night

40

3/15

Trombone Choir

40

t BRAVO! An Evening with Eric Whitacre featuring the BYU Choirs

3/15

FEBRUARY 2/2

t International Folk Dance Ensemble Pre-Tour Performance

3/5

JANUARY

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+ t Ballet Showcase

17

26

3/16

21

36

3/16

Group for New Music

36

14

3/17

t BYU Folk Music Ensemble

40

38

3/18

+ t Living Legends: "Storytellers" t University Orchestra and University Strings

33

t BYU Chamber Orchestra: "Bon Voyage to Europe"

33

24

2/9

+ t BYU Young Company: As You Like It

48

3/22

2/10

+ t Ballet in Concert

21

3/23

38

3/23

Jazz Lab Band

31

18

3/24

Brass Chamber Night

40

38

3/24

Woodwind Chamber Night

40

2/11 2/11 2/12

Faculty Recital: Scott Holden, piano t OFF THE MAP: The Manual Cinema: Frankenstein Faculty Duo Recital: Jaren Hinkley, clarinet; Jason Bergman, trumpet

3/25

+ t BYU Men's Chorus: "A Men's Chorus Portrait"

29

2/15

t BRAVO! Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

15

3/25

+ t Dance Senior Showcase

25

2/16

t BYU Philharmonic

32

3/25

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Music Dance Theatre Senior Showcase

51

34

3/25

Songwriters Showcase

40

3/26

Family Concert Series: Gamelan Bintang Wahyu: "The Exciting Music of Bali!"

41

2/16

+ t Opera Scenes

2/18

t BYU Wind Symphony: "Toward Freedom..."

27

2/19

t Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival

30

2/22

t BYU Symphonic Band: Heroes

27

2/24

+ t BYU Young Ambassadors: "Extraordinary Magic"

25

2/24

Faculty Recital: Dr. Kristen R. Bromely, guitar

38

2/24

+ t Contemporary Voices: Play Readings from Award-Winning Scripts

49

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3/29

t Symphony Orchestra

33

3/30

t Jazz Ensemble

31

3/31

t BRAVO! The Zakir Hussain Trio

17

3/31

t BYU Symphonic Band: "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue"

27

+ Multiple Performances t Ticketed Event

Dates, ticket prices, and programs subject to change.

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APRIL

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4/1

t BYU Women's Chorus: "Songs of the Soul"

29

4/5

t BYU Wind Symphony: "Music for the Young at Heart"

27

4/5

BYU Concert Choir and BYU Singers: Mendelssohn's Elijah

29

4/5

Student Composers Showcase

36

4/6

t BYU Synthesis

31

4/6

Flute Choir

40

4/6

String Chamber Night

40

4/7

Jazz Legacy Band

4/8

+ t Ballroom in Concert

4/8

+ t Broadway Revue

31 22 51

4/8

t BYU Philharmonic: Season Finale

4/8

t Syncopation Spring Concert: "The Lyric"

33 31

4/9

Harp Solo and Ensemble Concert

40

4/9

Family Concert Series: "Music for the Young at Heart!"

BYU Wind Symphony

41

4/9 4/12

t Global Rhythm

35

+ t BFA New York Showcase

51

4/12

t University Chorale

29

4/13

Jazz Combos

31

4/13

t University Bands

27

JUNE 6/8

+ t Spring Opera

+ Multiple Performances t Ticketed Event

34

Dates, ticket prices, and programs subject to change.

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BRAVO! PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS AT BYU

BRAVO! PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

Y TIX – $10 RUSH TICKETS FOR STUDENTS What: Day-of “rush” tickets to select BRAVO! shows, discounted to $10 (limit 2).

Who: BYU students How: Register at byuarts.com/y-tix before noon for that day’s show.

Cross your fingers! Then claim tickets at an on-campus Ticket Office.

The Fine Print: • Winners are randomly selected and are notified by email.

• Tickets must be purchased at either the HFAC or Marriott Center.

• Current student ID required to claim tickets.

• Y Tix are not available for OFF THE MAP performances.

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IMG Artists

The 5 Browns Inspired by the resilience of the human spirit amidst devastating recent events worldwide, The 5 Browns present their program Rising Phoenix. With pieces ranging from past to present (Bach and the rock band Muse), classical to popular (Beethoven and The Beatles), intense to fun (Bartok and West Side Story), and emotional to triumphant (To Kill a Mockingbird and The Firebird), The 5 Browns take a panoramic approach to communicating with their audiences through this program.

– Thursday, September 30, 2021 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$+, on sale August 17 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Sandy Honic

7 Things I Learned:

An Evening with Ira Glass Ira Glass is the creator, producer, and host of This American Life, the iconic weekly public radio program with millions of listeners around the world. In this evening-length engagement, Ira Glass shares lessons from his life and career in storytelling: What inspires him to create? What drives his passion? How have failures and successes informed his decisions? During this unique peek into his process, Ira Glass will mix stories live onstage and help his audience better follow the creative process of one of our foremost storytellers.

– Saturday, November 6, 2021 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$$, on sale September 21 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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The Westerlies Formed in 2011, this self-described “accidental brass quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from the West to the East. Join us for a program showcasing their unique genre-defying repertoire; with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along, this is chamber music reinvigorated.

– Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Rectial Hall $$, on sale September 21 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Yongbin Park

Rebecca Reid

Utah Symphony Christmas with the with Shiyeon Sung King's Singers Join us as Shiyeon Sung makes her Utah Symphony debut with Tchaikovsky’s profound and often heartbreaking exploration of fate and its inexorable designs.

– Thursday, November 18, 2021 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$, on sale September 21 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Just in time to get in the holiday spirit, we welcome back the King’s Singers to the BRAVO! series for an evening of Christmas classics. The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 50 years. They are renowned for their versatility and skill in performance, unrivaled technique, and consummate musicianship.

– Friday, December 10, 2021 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$$, on sale October 5 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Martin Deeley

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet This highly praised group is a collaboration between three award-winning permanent members of the Berliner Philharmoniker: violist Matthew Hunter, cellist Knut Weber, and violinist Luis Esnaola, along with the renowned concert pianist Markus Groh. This outstanding ensemble is committed to representing the standard repertoire of classical, romantic, and modern pieces. They are also committed to finding undiscovered masterpieces of the literature that encompasses over 400 works.

– Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $$, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Paula Lobo

Ballet Hispánico Ballet Hispánico is the Nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. Having just celebrated its 50th year as a company, this program reimagines some of the most iconic pieces from the company's legacy.

– Friday, February 4, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre $$, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Piper Furguson

Ronald Davis

Nobuntu Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) comprises 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today. Led by Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center Managing and Artistic Director, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs a night of unforgettable jazz.

– Tuesday, February 15, 2022 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$$, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe, has drawn international acclaim for its inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro jazz to gospel. The ensemble’s concerts are performed with pure voices, augmented by minimalistic percussion, traditional instruments such as the Mbira (thumb piano), and organic, authentic dance movements.

– Saturday, February 26, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $$, on sale January 11 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Lawrence Brownlee

An Evening with Morris Robinson Morris Robinson is considered one of the most interesting and sought-after basses performing today. Join us as Robinson, a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, brings his exquisite technique and sublimely low and reverberant bass to the series for an evening that is sure to inspire.

– Wednesday, March 2, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $$, on sale Janurary 25 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Marc Royce

An Evening with Eric Whitacre featuring the BYU Choirs

Described by the Daily Telegraph as a “rare thing, a modern composer who is both popular and original,” Eric Whitacre is one of the most celebrated living composers, whose music has been revered and frequently performed by the BYU Choirs. These two entities will finally unite for an historic evening not only featuring treasured selections from Whitacre’s catalog performed by the BYU Choirs but will also be conducted and curated by Whitacre himself.

– Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$$, on sale Janurary 25 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Paul Joseph

Zakir Hussain Trio Zakir Hussain is regarded as an international musical phenomenon. His consistently brilliant and exciting performances have not only established him as a national treasure in his home country of India but have also gained him worldwide fame and collaborations with artists as diverse as George Harrison, YoYo Ma, and the Kodo Drummers. Because his percussive playing is marked by uncanny intuition and masterful improvisational dexterity, Hussain is widely considered a chief architect of the contemporary world music movement. This performance will feature Hussain on the tabla and collaborators Jayanthi Kumaresh on veena and R. Kumaresh on violin.

– Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $$, on sale January 25 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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OFF THE MAP:

Drew Dir

Florence Montmare

OFF THE MAP:

Air Play Circus and science collide in a gorgeous homage to the power of air. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen will make you gasp in wonder and laugh until it hurts. The creation of husband-and-wife team Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, Air Play merges their circus and street theater performance art with the sculptural artistry of Daniel Wurtzel. With visual images seemingly drawn from the sky, this poetic ode to childhood will enchant and electrify the young and young at heart.

– Friday, September 3, 2021 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $$+, on sale August 17 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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OFF THE MAP:

Manual Cinema: Frankenstein Love, loss, and creation merge unexpectedly in this thrilling classic gothic tale conceived by Manual Cinema. Combining handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and innovative sound and music, Manual Cinema stitches together the classic story of Frankenstein with Mary Shelley's own biography to create a surprising and immersive story about the beauty and horror of creation.

– Friday, February 11, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre $$$, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

Lindsay Duncan

OFF THE MAP:

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Equal parts singing, comedy, and community-building, the concept is simple: audience members get a lyric sheet at the door and are taught the vocal arrangement. We'll record a video of the impromptu choir formed by the audience who came together for the first time that evening. This truly unique event is sure to send you home feeling great!

– Tuesday, March 8, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $$, on sale December 7 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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BALLET Ballet in Concert

Shayla Bott and Ashley Parov, artistic directors Hilary Wolfley, assistant artistic director Join BYU Theatre Ballet for an evening of audience favorites, beginning with the ever-popular Serenade

by George Balanchine and finishing with the virtuosic Act 2 of Paquita. Gerald Arpino's Confetti is sure to please with a high-energy pas de six made for three couples. There is truly something for everyone in this repertory performance. We hope to see you at the ballet!

– Thursday–Friday February 10–11 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 12, 2022 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale November 23

Ballet Showcase

Hilary Wolfley, artistic director Brooke Storheim, assistant artistic director BYU Ballet Showcase Company performs classical repertoire and contemporary works by faculty and students.

Featuring BYU Theatre Ballet as guest performers, this performance showcases a wide variety of styles, traditions, and creativity within the balletic genre.

– Friday, November 12 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 13 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale September 21

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Wednesday–Thursday March 16–17 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale February 22

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BALLROOM Curt Holman, artistic director

The BYU Ballroom Dance Touring Company debuts their 2021-22 theatrical production that will be presented on tour nationally and international this year. This premier dance company of 32 dancers, represents the highest caliber of ensemble ballroom dancing in the country. This highly entertaining production seamlessly presents classical ballroom and rhythmical latin dances in an artistic, theatrical, and creative environment.

– Friday, October 22 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale August 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! You don't want to miss this!

– Friday, April 8 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Marriott Center $, on sale March 16

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US National Amateur DanceSport

Curt Holman and Brent Keck, co-organizers

The United States National Amateur Dancesport Championships is the annual culminating event for competitive ballroom dance in the United States. As the largest amateur ballroom competition in the country national titles are awarded to the top ballroom and latin dancers in all categories and age divisions.

– Wednesday–Saturday, March 9–12 All day Presented throughout the U.S. and internationally on sale February 8

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.

– Friday–Saturday, November 12–13 All day Presented throughout the U.S. and internationally on sale October 25

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CONTEMPORARY Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert Keely Song, artistic director

BYU Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert presents "Within Dreams." This concert explores the liminal space between reality and escapism as we delve into dreams that heal the soul.

– Thursday–Friday January 27–28 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 29 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre $, on sale November 23 ASL/Subtitles provided for all shows

dancEnsemble

Kate Monson, artistic director

DancEnsemble is a contemporary modern dance company whose mission is to produce student-created choreographic works. Each company member is a part of an immersive creative process that includes peer workshopping with company members and mentoring by the faculty director resulting in a concert that uniquely reflects the students’ personal voices.

– Friday, November 5 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale September 21 Friday, March 11 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale February 3

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CULTURAL DANCE Christmas Around the World

Jeanette Geslison, artistic director

Join us for our annual Christmas celebration of cultural dance and music traditions featuring the BYU International Folk Dance Ensembles. Don't miss the longest-running Christmas production on BYU campus!

– Friday, December 3 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 4 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Marriott Center $$, on sale September 21

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Living Legends Pre Tour Performance

Jamie Kalama Wood, artistic director

Celebrating the cultural heritage of the Americas and the South Pacific, Living Legends presents a vibrant spectacle of energy, music, costume, and dance. As they take the stage, talented performers of indigenous descent capture the rhythms of Polynesia, portray the fascinating legends of Native America, and dazzle the senses with the energy of Latin America. Come and experience these rich and vibrant cultures through song, dance, and storytelling.

– Friday, January 14 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $ on sale December 7

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International Folk Dance Ensemble Pre Tour Performance

Living Legends

Jeanette Geslison,

artistic director

Throughout the past six decades, the International Folk Dance Ensemble has traveled the globe performing traditional dances selected from more than 40 cultures worldwide. As an emissary of the United States and American culture, the group has become internationally famous. The International Folk Dance Ensemble is accompanied by the versatile acoustic band Mountain Strings. The musicians bring the dances to life with their driving folk rhythms.

– Friday, February 25 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale December 7

Jamie Kalama Wood, artistic director In conjunction with the celebration of our 50th Anniversary, the Living Legends are pleased to present "Storytellers." As a young child grows to adulthood, he searches for who he is and how he fits into the world.

His questions are answered as parents and ancestors share the stories of their people through song and dance. The final performance (Saturday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.) of Storytellers will incorporate Living Legends dancers from the last 50 years. Don't miss out!

– Friday, March 18 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 19 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 25 Discounts available for senior citizens and alumni

YOUNG AMBASSADORS BYU Young Ambassadors Pre Tour Performance

BYU Young Ambassadors: "Extraordinary Magic "

Since entering the world stage at Japan’s Expo ’70, the Young Ambassadors have performed their vibrant blend of song and dance in 67 nations of the world.

Composed of 20 students, the ensemble delivers a fresh view of American culture through contemporary music, dance, and theatre.

– Friday, January 7 7:30 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale december 7

"Extraordinary Magic" is the timeless story of ordinary humans awakening the extraordinary magic in each of us—compassion, affinity, and love. Presented by the BYU Young Ambassadors, the stories of three seemingly ordinary souls are told through song, dance, and theatrical device. The struggles and victories of being human are celebrated in this fast-paced and tender-hearted musical escapade. Fit for the whole family, "Extraordinary Magic" mixes the music of Ben Rector, ELO, John Mayer, and Dolly Parton with the writing of Gourley, Moffat, and Balser.

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OTHER DANCE EVENTS World Of Dance

BYU’s finest student dance ensembles shine in this treasured annual seasonopening showcase concert featuring performances by Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Theatre, International Folk Dance Ensemble, Living Legends, Theatre Ballet, and the Young Ambassadors.

– Thursday–Friday September 16–17 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 18 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

Senior Dance Showcase Presenting in a variety of genres and styles, Senior Showcase is an opportunity for participating seniors to present their capstone projects in an impressive culminating experience on the Dance Performance Theatre stage.

– Friday, November 19 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 20 2:00 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale September 21

Nathan Balser, artistic director

Survive—Envision—Inspire Your story needs to be told–­ every story needs to be told.

– Thursday–Friday February 24–25 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 26 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale November 23 Discounts available for senior citizens and alumni

Friday, March 25 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 26 2:00 p.m.

Dance Performance Theatre Richards Building $, on sale February 8

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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 page 26–42 for event descriptions and on-sale dates. Tickets subject to availability. Offer exclusive to current BYU students. Card and tickets non-transferable.

BYU School of Music performances are in the Harris Fine Arts Center Sept. 2021–June 2022 and exclude Celebration of Christmas, Broadway Revue, and Zémir et Azor, or Beauty and the Beast.

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BANDS Instrumental Ensemble Showcase This concert featuring the top two bands and orchestras in the School of Music is a celebratory concert of audience favorites to begin the school year.

– Thursday, September 23 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

BYU Wind Symphony: "Music from the Third Stream" Showcase Shawn Smith, Conductor

Join the BYU Wind Symphony for their first concert under the direction of the new Director of Bands, Shawn Smith. The concert, "Music from the Third Stream," will feature music that fuses jazz, blues, funk, latin, and classical genres into something new and exciting.

– Wednesday, October 27 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

BYU Symphonic Band Dr. L. Nathan Seamons, Conductor

Join us as we begin anew, celebrating wonderful music, great relationships, and new beginnings. Join the Symphonic Band as they perform the music of Alfred Reed, Eric Whitacre, and others.

– Friday, October 29 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

Cougar Marching Band

Fred McInnis, Conductor – Tuesday, November 9 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

BYU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band: "Winter Celebration!"

Shawn Smith, Conductor

BYU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band present "Winter Celebration!" Come celebrate the winter holidays with a culmination of Alfred Reed's "Russian Christmas Music" using combined forces of both bands.

– Thursday, December 9 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 5

BYU Wind Symphony: "Toward Freedom..."

Shawn Smith, Conductor

The BYU Wind Symphony celebrates Black History Month with a concert titled "Toward Freedom..." featuring Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait, two works honoring Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a musical celebration of the Black Sunday worship experience by composer Omar Thomas.

– Friday, February 18 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

BYU Symphonic Band: "Heroes" Dr. L. Nathan Seamons, Conductor

BYU Wind Symphony: "Music for the Young at Heart" Shawn Smith, Conductor

We pay homage to heroes of our past in a musical tribute to heroes that have shaped history and had meaningful contributions to our lives. Join us as we present "Heroes," featuring Onsby Rose's Symphony No. 1, Heroes.

– Tuesday, February 22 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

BYU Symphonic Band: "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue" Dr. L. Nathan Seamons, Conductor

"Old, New, Borrowed, Blue." This rhyme was originally meant to symbolize luck for a bride on her wedding day. The Symphonic Band presents a program that brings this old adage to the concert hall. Join us for something old, new, borrowed, and BLUE! – Thursday, March 31 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

Embrace your inner child and join the BYU Wind Symphony for their final concert of the season, "Music for the Young at Heart." The concert will feature music about and for children, including David Maslanka's monumental A Child's Garden of Dreams, Ryan George's whimsical Firefly, and a musical setting of Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's book, Goodnight Moon. The concert will conclude with a live cartoon soundtrack—we provide the music and you imagine the cartoon!

– Tuesday, April 5 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

University Bands Fred McInnis, Conductor

– Wednesday, April 13 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

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CHOIRS Choir Showcase

Andrew Crane, Sonja Poulter, and Brent Wells, conductors Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the university's four auditioned choirs—Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir and BYU Singers—will present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works.

– Tuesday, September 28 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

BYU Men's Chorus and BYU Women's Chorus

Brent Wells and Sonja Poulter, conductors

BYU Singers and BYU Concert Choir: "A Choral Kaleidoscope" Andrew Crane and Brent Wells, conductors

Concert Choir embarks on a tour of multicultural music with folk songs and folk hymns from around the globe. You’ll hear choral works from diverse continents as well as traditional favorites from the United States. The BYU Singers, meanwhile, continues its annual concert tradition of “Musica eclectica,” an artistically-curated menagerie of dazzling choral gems both ancient and modern.

– Saturday, November 13 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

Celebration of Christmas The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic present this well-loved annual concert celebrating the sounds of the holiday season.

– Friday–Saturday December 3–4 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 4 3:00 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 19

University Chorale

Known for their polished performances and versatility of genre and style, the university’s four auditioned choirs—Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and BYU Singers—will present a varied program of classical and contemporary choral works.

– Wednesday, February 2 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale November 23

Paul Broomhead and Mike Carter, conductors

– Tuesday, December 7 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 5

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Men’s Chorus has existed in some form or fashion for 120 years. Over that time, it has grown from a club to an official course offering to the largest collegiate men’s chorus in the United States. While BYU Women’s Chorus is a comparatively new ensemble, it is continually receiving nationwide recognition for its beautiful repertoire and elegant sound. In this concert, we celebrate the traditions that have defined these ensembles over those years, from signature tunes, to beloved hymns culminating with Men’s Chorus’ performance of a Fiddler on the Roof medley all about “tradition!"

– Thursday–Friday November 4–5 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

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Winter Choirfest

Andrew Crane, Sonja Poulter, and Brent Wells, conductors

BYU Singers: Alumni Reunion Concert

Andrew Crane, conductor Ronald Staheli, conductor emeritus

As the first event of the 2022 BYU Singers Reunion, this evening’s concert celebrates 37 years of friendships, rehearsals, and performances at home and on tours throughout the world. This year’s choir will open the concert with the repertoire they have prepared for their tour to the Baltics. In a joyful conclusion, the many alumni in attendance will join the choir onstage, conducted by Andrew Crane and by Ronald Staheli, the founding conductor.

– Friday, March 11 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

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BYU Men's Chorus: "A BYU Women's Chorus: Men's Chorus Portrait" "Songs of the Soul" Brent Wells, conductor

Sonja Poulter, conductor

BYU Concert Choir and BYU Singers: Mendelssohn's Elijah Brent Wells, conductor

Men’s Chorus will embark on its first-ever international tour in just a few short weeks. This concert is a preview of what our friends in Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia will experience, namely: “A Men’s Chorus Portrait.” We will showcase the unique Men’s Chorus sound, ranging from sacred and secular to heartfelt and exuberant, featuring selections that are distinctly American alongside repertoire from Scandinavia and the Baltics.

– Friday–Saturday March 25–26 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

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.

– Friday, April 1 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

Inspired by Bach's Passions and Handel’s oratorios, Felix Mendelssohn wrote one of the most enduring and popular oratorios ever composed: Elijah.

The BYU Concert Choir and BYU Singers, along with guest faculty soloist Shea Owens, present a thrilling abridged version of the timeless classic.

– Tuesday, April 5 7:30 p.m.

Cathedral of the Madeleine SLC Free

University Chorale

Paul Broomhead and Sam Speer, conductors – Tuesday, April 12 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

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JAZZ Jazz Showcase: "All That Jazz!"

Ray Smith, Mark Ammons, Kristen Bromley, and Hayley Kirkland, directors

Come join many of the jazz groups at BYU for a memorable evening of jazz throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

– Wednesday, September 29 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

Jazz Legacy Band

Kristen Bromley, director

– Wednesday, November 3 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Jazz Combos

BYU Synthesis

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Wednesday, November 10 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Syncopation Fall Concert: “The World Keeps You Waiting” Hayley Kirkland, director

Syncopation is not only good at blending and performing as a group; it is made up of incredible soloists. Join us for an evening of jazz standards and classic tunes with a mixture of ensemble and solo pieces.

– Friday, November 12 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $, on sale September 21

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Ray Smith, director

– Wednesday, November 17 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

Jazz Lab Band

Todd Campbell, director – Thursday, December 2 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Jazz Ensemble: "Have A Merry Jazzy Christmas!"

Mark Ammons, director

Ring in your jazzy Christmas and holiday season with this fun-filled and magical concert by the BYU Jazz Ensemble!

Special holiday guests are sure to be on hand!

– Wednesday, December 8 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 5

Q'd Up

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Wednesday, January 19 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival With Nestor Torres and other guests.

– Saturday, February 19 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

Syncopation/Jazz Ensemble Concert Hayley Kirkland and Mark Ammons, directors

Come enjoy the tight harmonies of Syncopation with the high energy of Jazz Ensemble, in our favorite collaboration of the year!

– Tuesday, March 1 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

Faculty Recital with Ray Smith Jazz Quartet: "The Good Life"

Ray Smith, saxophone & flutes Steve Erickson, piano Matt Larson, bass Jay Lawrence, drums

Jazz Lab Band

Todd Campbell, director – Wednesday, March 23 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Jazz Ensemble

Mark Ammons, director

Shake off the winter blues with the snappy and happy sounds of jazz and popular favorites as performed by the BYU Jazz Ensemble!

– Wednesday, March 30 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

Syncopation Spring Concert: "The Lyric" Hayley Kirkland, director

“Jazz washes away the dust of every day life” - Art Blakey – Friday, April 8 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $, on sale February 2

Jazz Combos

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Wednesday, April 13 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

BYU Synthesis Ray Smith, director

Featuring special guests Jack Wood, jazz vocalist from the Los Angeles music scene and Joe Lano, jazz guitarist for Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and others.

– Friday, March 11 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

– Wednesday, April 6 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

Jazz Legacy Band

Kristen Bromley, director – Thursday, April 7 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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ORCHESTRAS Instrumental Ensemble Showcase This concert featuring the top two bands and orchestras in the School of Music is a celebratory concert of audience favorites to begin the school year.

– Thursday, September 23 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

BYU Baroque Ensemble: "Positive Temperaments" Alexander Woods, director

There is an increasing amount of research that points to the power of baroque music on the brain. The pulse and frequency of this music calms us, helps us focus, and promotes wellness.

Come and enjoy an evening of rich harmonies, textures, and rhythms as we explore the music of J.S. Bach.

– Wednesday, October 27 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Symphony Orchestra Christian Smith, conductor

Fall Concert.

– Tuesday, November 2 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

BYU Philharmonic

Kory Katseanes, conductor This year’s Philharmonic concerts celebrate the final full season of the de Jong Concert Hall before the opening of the new music building in winter of 2023. The Fall concert features music from two spectacular Russian ballets—Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird. A night of heartbreaks and goosebumps.

– Tuesday, November 16 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

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University Orchestra and University Strings The fall concert of the non-auditioned University Orchestra and University Strings is a rousing finish to these popular ensembles.

– Tuesday, November 30 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale October 5

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Kory Katseanes, conductor This season's celebration of the nearly 60-year history of the de Jong Concert Hall continues with performances

by Hungary's greatest composers, Bartok and Kodaly.

Any concert that features Bartok's famous Concerto for Orchestra is an event not to be missed.

– Wednesday, February 16 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale November 23

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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.

– Tuesday, March 8 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos

University Orchestra and University Strings The winter semester performance of the popular University Orchestra and University Strings brings this academic year to a close for the enthusiastic musicians.

– Tuesday, March 22 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

BYU Chamber Orchestra: "Bon Voyage to Europe"

Kory Katseanes, conductor

Kory Katseanes, conductor

Don't miss out on one of the most anticipated concerts of the year featuring winners of the annual concerto competition for BYU School of Music graduate students and upperclassmen.

– Wednesday, March 9 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale January 11

The BYU Chamber Orchestra prepares to depart for a twice-pandemic-canceled tour to Europe with this performance that features the brilliant Argentinian showpiece, Variaciones Concertantes, and Beethoven's supernal Symphony No. 7.

– Wednesday, March 23 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

Symphony Orchestra Christian Smith, conductor

Spring Concert – Tuesday, March 29 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

BYU Philharmonic: Season Finale

Kory Katseanes, conductor

In the season finale, the Philharmonic close the year with the piece that the orchestra played for the opening of the de Jong Concert Hall nearly 60 years ago—the majestic and heroic Brahms Symphony No. 1. A fitting bookend and tribute to the massive body of work performed in this hall over the years from ensembles within the School of Music and guest artists and ensembles. Join us in bidding adieu to the great de Jong Concert Hall.

– Friday, April 8 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

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OPERA Beauty and the Beast, or Zémire et Azor Shea Owens, director Kory Katseanes, conductor

The magical story of Beauty and the Beast is set as a French opera (with dialogue and supertitles in English) by André Grétry. Come and see the familiar story in a new setting, with a Beast that you won't believe!

– Tuesday–Saturday October 19–23 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale August 17

Young Artists of Voice

– Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday January 18, 20, 22 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Spring Opera

Wednesday–Saturday June 8–11 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale March 22

Opera Scenes

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Wednesday–Saturday February 16–19 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $, on sale November 23

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Preview Night Saturday, October 16

PERCUSSION Classical Percussion Matt Coleman, director Darren Bastian, director

The BYU Percussion Ensemble and the Tangents Percussion Quartet will perform innovating and exciting new music for percussion.

– Saturday, November 6 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Global Rhythm

Jeremy Grimshaw, director Darren Bastian, director Join us in the celebration of global music and rhythm, featuring performances from Gamelan Bintang Wahyu and Panoramic Steel.

– Saturday, November 20 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale September 21

Classical Percussion Matt Coleman, director Darren Bastian, director

The BYU Percussion Ensemble and the Tangents Percussion Quartet will perform innovating and exciting new music for percussion.

– Saturday, March 12 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Global Rhythm

Jeremy Grimshaw, director Darren Bastian, director Join us in the celebration of global music and rhythm, featuring performances from Gamelan Bintang Wahyu and Panoramic Steel.

– Saturday, April 9 7:30 p.m. de Jong Concert Hall $, on sale February 2

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NEW MUSIC Students Composers Showcase

Join us for an enjoyable evening as BYU Faculty Composers Kevin Anthony, Christian Asplund, Steven Ricks, and Neil Thornock present new works for various instruments and media. The works explore innovative and traditional tuning systems, multimedia performance including live electronics and video, and other interesting techniques.

– Tuesday, September 28 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Come hear new and recent works for chamber ensembles, with and without electronics,

by BYU master's and undergraduate composition majors. This concert will give you a sampling of the diverse sounds and ideas our advanced students are exploring.

– Thursday, November 4 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Group for New Music Join the Group for New Music in this concert of works by BYU faculty, alumni, and nationally and internationally known contemporary composers.

– Thursday, October 28 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free Wednesday, March 16 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Tuesday, April 5 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

GUEST ARTISTS SPLICE Ensemble Concert

SPLICE Ensemble is a trumpet, piano, and percussion trio focused on cultivating a canon of electroacoustic chamber music. Called a “sonic food fight” by Jazz Weekly, SPLICE Ensemble works with composers and performers on performance practice techniques for collaboration and integrating electronics into a traditional performance space. Their concert will feature the world premiere of Motor Culture, a BarlowCommissioned work by BYU faculty composer Steven Ricks.

– Saturday, October 16 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Uinta Trio The Uinta Trio comprised of Michael McQuay, Monte Belknap, and Nicole Pinnell will be performing a world premiere of a piano trio called “O Bruxo,” by Argentine composer Julian Mansilla, who won a Barlow Endowment Grant. Join us for this world premiere and an exciting performance of the great B Major Brahms Piano Trio.

– Tuesday, November 9 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Utah Crosstalk For almost 20 years, Utah Crosstalk has presented cutting-edge electronic and multimedia works from the studios of BYU and the University of Utah, and other distinguished artists. This ongoing concert series brings the students and faculty of both institutions together to promote interchanges on the latest technologies being used in music performance. This BYU installment marks the first time new faculty member Dr. Kevin Anthony takes over the co-curation of the series from its former co-founder, Dr. Steven Ricks.

– Saturday, January 15 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

New Works for Solo Piano In this collaborative concert, the piano studio of Jihea Hong-Park teams up with the BYU composition seminar for an evening of new works for solo piano. The two studios collaborated in Fall 2021 for this concert, which also features a new work for solo piano, video, and electronic sound composed by BYU composer Steven Ricks for Hong-Park.

You don't want to miss it!

– Thursday, February 3 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Composition Faculty Recital

FACULTY RECITALS Alexander Woods, violin & guest artist Rex Woods, piano Father and Son violin/piano duo Alexander and Rex Woods will present a romantic-era salon concert. Alex and Rex will be performing on a periodspecific setup and tuning that will transport listeners to a time before cell phones, social media, and virtual reality.

Come and enjoy an evening of unabashedly heartfelt music.

– Tuesday, September 7 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Christian Smith, bassoon; Jared Pierce, piano

– Thursday, September 9 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Stephen Beus, piano

Friday, September 10 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Dustin Todd

Faculty Recital Head-to-Head Contemporary voice faculty (Korianne Orton Johnson) and classical voice faculty (Diane Thueson Reich) go head-to-head to collaborate on classical, musical theatre, and contemporary songs.

Friendship, rivalry, and just good singing! With Jared Pierce, piano.

– Saturday, September 18 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Groove Axis Join this faculty ensemble for a special CD release with special guest: Steve Lindeman – Tuesday, September 21 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Darren Bastian and Jed Blodgett: "Inspirado" Join us as Darren Bastian and Jed Blodgett perform their own arrangements of works by Isaac Albéniz and Heitor VillaLobos. Dr. Darren Bastian is an Assistant Professor of Music at BYU, and Jed Blodgett is a BYU Alumnus completing his DMA at Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford.

– Wednesday, September 22 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

A Musical Tour of Vienna: Robert Brandt, baritone; Scott Holden, piano Join baritone Robert Brandt, director of the School of Music’s 2022 Vienna study abroad program, and pianist Scott Holden, past director of the program, for a journey through Vienna’s colorful and illustrious musical tradition.

Enjoy songs by Vienna’s greatest composers, such as Mozart and Schubert, accompanied by a visual presentation of sites related to these composers that will be visited during the upcoming study abroad trip. You’ll want to plan a trip to Vienna after attending this recital!

– Friday, October 1 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Presenting the world premiere of former BYU faculty member Larry Lowe's new Sonata for Trumpet and Piano.

– Tuesday, October 12 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall $, on sale January 11

Jennifer Youngs, soprano; Brian Blanchard, horn; Alexander Woods, violin; Jihea Hong-Park, piano

– Thursday, October 14 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Eric Hansen & Friends

Saturday, October 23 1:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Deseret String Quartet

Alexander Woods, violin Monte Belknap, violin Claudine Bigelow, viola Michelle Kesler, violoncello – Tuesday, October 5 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Jaren Hinckley, clarinet

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Jason Bergman and Christi Leman Recital

Orpheus Wind Quintet

April Clayton, flute Geralyn Giovannetti, oboe Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Christian Smith, bassoon Brian Blanchard, horn – Tuesday, October 26 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Friday, October 8 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

LIVE STREAMING To learn more, visit liveconcerts.byu.edu.

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FACULTY RECITALS Belknap and Beus Duo: Night of Music by Nikolay Medtner Come join us for a night of epic music for violin and piano by Nikolay Medtner, nicknamed the "Russian Brahms" from the early 20th century, played by BYU School of Music faculty, Monte Belknap and Stephen Beus.

– Friday, January 21 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Matt Coleman, percussion Don't miss this recital that will feature a wide spectrum of percussion compositions and instruments, including a special performance from Coleman's jazz trio, Groove Axis.

– Saturday, February 5 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Brassworks Jason Bergman, trumpet Seretta Hart, trumpet Brian Blanchard, horn Will Kimball, trombone Dan Bryce, tuba – Friday, January 28 1:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Scott Holden, piano

Friday, February 11 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Jaren Hinckley, clarinet; Jason Bergman, trumpet

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Saturday, February 12 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Kristen R. Bromley, guitar

– Thursday, February 24 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Saxophone Summit The Salt Lake City Saxophone Summit is an aggregation of the top jazz saxophonists in the state—truly the A-team with saxophonists such as Brian Booth, David Halliday, Lemoyne Taylor, Jon Gudmundson, and Ray Smith. Performing with an incredible rhythm section, they will do a program partly dedicated to George Gershwin and partly dedicated to Stevie Wonder. It will be a night to remember that you will not want to miss!

– Saturday, March 5 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Orpheus Wind Quintet

April Clayton, flute Geralyn Giovannetti, oboe Jaren Hinckley, clarinet Christian Smith, bassoon Brian Blanchard, horn – Thursday, March 10 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

MUSIC EVENTS Chamber Music

– Tuesday, September 14 7:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

OcTubafest

– Thursday–Saturday October 21–23 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Saxophone Chamber Night

– Thursday, November 18 6:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Trombone Choir

– Thursday, November 18 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Woodwind Chamber Night

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– Tuesday, November 30 6:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Brass Chamber Night

– Tuesday, November 30 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

String Chamber Night Wednesday, December 1 5:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Saturday, December 4 1:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Flute Choir

Harp Solo & Ensemble Concert

Wednesday, December 1 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Tuba Christmas

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Songwriter's Showcase

Friday, December 3 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Saturday, December 4 7:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Folk Music Ensemble Mark Geslison, director

Join us for a concert featuring music from the Appalachian mountains, Texas, New England, and Tennessee. We will also present several traditional Christmas carols in an old-time Americana style.

– Wednesday, December 8 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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MUSIC EVENTS Primrose Memorial Concert

Folk Music Ensemble Mark Geslison, director

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Friday, February 25 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Saxophone Chamber Night

– Tuesday, March 15 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Trombone Choir

– Tuesday, March 15 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

– Join us as we celebrate the rich variety and heritage of the traditional and contemporary Celtic music of Ireland, Scotland, and the maritime provinces of Canada.

– Thursday, March 17 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Woodwind Chamber Night

– Thursday, March 24 6:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Brass Chamber Night

– Thursday, March 24 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Songwriter's Showcase

Friday, March 25 7:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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String Chamber Night Wednesday, April 6 5:30 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

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Flute Choir Wednesday, April 6 8:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Harp Solo & Ensemble Concert

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Saturday, April 9 7:00 p.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

Beverley Taylor Sorenson

Make family memories by attending the BYU Family Concert Series, created to introduce the joy of music to children.

Concerts begin at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU. A generous donation from the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Foundation makes this series possible.

All family members are encouraged to attend regardless of age, infants on up. Free, no tickets required.

Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere!

BYU Philharmonic Kory Katseanes, conductor

Move, clap, follow musical maps, and have a blast withthe BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, director Kory Katseanes, and amazing guest trumpeters.

The whole family will have a wonderful experience!

– Saturday, September 25 11:00 a.m. de Jong Concert Hall Free

A Beast of an Opera!

BYU Opera Shea Owens, director

Gamelan Bintang Wahyu: The Exciting Music of Bali!

BYUʼs Gamelan Orchestra Jeremy Grimshaw, director

Opera is a fun way to sing and show a story in living color, costumes, set and sound. This Witness the amazing rhythms year, BYU Opera will present a and melodies of the drums, musical retelling of Beauty and gongs, bamboo flutes, and the Beast. You won’t believe bronze xylophones of the your own eyes when you see the gamelan orchestra from Bali. amazing Beast puppet! You can This music from Southeast meet and take pictures with the Asia is one of the world’s oldest singers after the concert. and richest musical traditions, – and the virtuosity required to Saturday, October 23 coordinate its many layers will 11:00 a.m. amaze you! de Jong Concert Hall – Free Saturday, March 26 11:00 a.m. de Jong Concert Hall Free

Music for the Young at Heart!

BYU Wind Symphony Shawn Smith, conductor

Prepare to be amazed by the sounds of brilliant brass, wondrous woodwindsand powerful percussion! Join us as conductor Shawn Smith and the BYU Wind Symphony perform a concert that will light up your imagination including cartoon music, children's songs and music from the popular children's book, Goodnight Moon. Following the concert join us for an up close and personal look at the instruments and musicians of the Wind Symphony!

– Saturday, April 9 11:00 a.m. de Jong Concert Hall Free

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BYU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS

Y TIX – $10 RUSH TICKETS FOR STUDENTS What: Day-of “rush” tickets to select BRAVO! shows, discounted to $10 (limit 2).

Who: BYU students How: Register at byuarts.com/y-tix before noon for that day’s show.

Cross your fingers! Then claim tickets at an on-campus Ticket Office.

The Fine Print: • Winners are randomly selected and are notified by email.

• Tickets must be purchased at either the HFAC or Marriott Center.

• Current student ID required to claim tickets.

• Y Tix are not available for OFF THE MAP performances.

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BYU Young Company

Luna

By Ramon Esquivel Directed by Kris Peterson Soledad, a young dreamer, and her best friend, the moon, explore the difficulty of making friends, finding common ground in differences, and what it means to find one’s place in the universe. Don't miss this magical, bilingual show that speaks to young audiences and opens hearts of all ages.

– October 6–8, 13–15 7:00 p.m.

October 9 & 16 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Post-show discussions October 7 & 14 ASL interpreted October 14 Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 6+ $, on sale August 17 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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New Work

Microburst Theatre

By BYU Student Playwrights Directed by George Nelson and Cameron Cox This fast-paced annual festival showcases the best of student playwriting in an evening of 10-minute plays performed by an ensemble of our brightest young actors. Support new work and become acquainted with the next generation of playwrights who will change the world.

– October 21–22 7:30 p.m.

October 23 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 16+ $, on sale August 17 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Escape from Planet Death!

Fantasy

By Tom Russell and the Writers' Room Directed by Tom and Courtney Russell Zombie botanists?! Mutant salamanders?! Insane robots?!

Experience '50s sci-fi madness as live voice actors, massive comic book illustrations, and onstage sound effects artists lead audiences on a comedy voyage of intergalactic proportions. This outrageous script is original to BYU’s Theatre and Media Arts Department, and you don't want to miss it!

– October 29–30 November 3–6, 10–13 7:30 p.m.

October 30, November 6, 13 2:00 p.m.

ASL interpreted November 11 Post-show discussions November 4 & 11 Pardoe Theatre Recommended for ages 10+ $, on sale September 7 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Drama

Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare Directed by Linda Hartzell Former Artistic Director of the celebrated Seattle Children's Theatre

How should honorable citizens react when their leader shifts toward tyranny? Written near the end of Elizabeth I’s life, this classic play exposes political machinations that freshly caution us about power. “The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.”

– November 12–13, 17–20 December 1–4 7:30 p.m.

November 13, 20, December 4 2:00 p.m.

ASL interpreted December 2 Post-show discussions November 18 & December 2 Margetts Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale October 5 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Musical

Fiddler on the Roof Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joseph Stein Directed by David Morgan

Tradition! This award-winning tale is one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In tsarist Russia, a dairyman named Tevye struggles against a changing world, the realities of political upheaval, and children whose faith differs from his own. The messages of religious fortitude, home and homelessness, and dedication to family are still relevant to audiences today.

– January 20–22, 25–29 7:30 p.m.

January 22, 29 2:00 p.m.

Post-show discussion January 27 ASL interpreted January 27 de Jong Concert Hall Recommended for ages 8+ $$, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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BYU Young Company

As You Like It

By William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Gunn Humor, romance, and wacky fun take centerstage in William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, performed by BYU’s Young Company. It’s the traditional story of boy meets girl, girl disguises herself as a boy, and then a different girl falls in love with the girl dressed as a boy. You’ll dote on all the “didn’t see that coming” twists and turns in this delightful comedy.

– February 9–11, 16–18 7:00 p.m.

February 12, 19 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Post-show discussions February 10 & 17 ASL interpreted February 17 Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 6+ $, on sale November 23 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Contemporary Voices The Christians

By Lucas Hnath February 24 & March 5 7:30 p.m.

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

By Robert L. Freedman and Stevan Ludvack February 25 & March 4 7:30 p.m.

The Thanksgiving Play

By Larissa Fasthorse February 26 & March 3 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of carefully curated script-inhand readings of the best of contemporary American theatre. Engage with the work of master playwrights whose important voices might otherwise not be heard in our university community.

Students bring these scripts to life, and we invite the audience to join us for a post-show conversation about the themes, complications, and joys of these plays.

– Post-show discussions after each show Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 16+ $, on sale January 11 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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Drama

Pride and Prejudice

By Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Stephanie Breinholt It is a truth universally acknowledged that it’s easy to “willfully misunderstand” another—even someone handsome, intriguing, and rich!

Elizabeth Bennet is determined to know her own mind, but impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy needs a good setting down. Bad first impressions, myriad misunderstandings: this surprising and timely new adaptation is a vibrant take on the classic story.

– March 11–12, 15–19, 22–26, 29–31 7:30 p.m.

March 12, 19, 26 2:00 p.m.

ASL interpreted March 24 Post-show discussions March 17 & 24 Pardoe Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $$, on sale January 25 Discounts available for current BYU students and employees, senior citizens, and alumni

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OTHER THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS EVENTS Student Directed Work

Urinetown Music by Mark Hollmann Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis Book by Greg Kotis Directed by Caleb Andrus Yes, it has an off-putting title, but this Tony award-winning satirical musical has a heart that will delight you. Follow dashing everyman Bobby Strong and oblivious yet beautiful Hope Cladwell as they fight for their love in a world overrun with greed, corruption, and environmental distress.

– October 28–30 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale September 21

Final Cut 39 Film Festival The Steps

Student Directed Work

The BYU Final Cut Film Festival is a student-produced, studentcreated film festival. Over a period of several evenings, we screen a collection of the best fiction films, documentaries, commercials, and animations that students create here at BYU. Final Cut is sponsored by the BYU Theatre and Media Arts department and the Student Film Association. The purpose of this festival is to encourage students to create and watch meaningful and creative media.

Festival submissions are open to all current BYU students.

– Friday–Saturday November 19–20 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 1

Student Work

Broadway Revue

By Patrick Barlow, based on the novel by John Buchan Directed by Joanna Noall The 39 Steps has it all—murder, a dastardly plot, high-stakes chases, love, and deathdefying feats—with only four herculean actors playing over 150 characters at breakneck speed! Punctuated with simpleyet-ingenious stagecraft, The 39 Steps is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh, theatre magic, and a timeless story!

– March 10–12 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 1

Music Dance Theatre Senior Recital

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March 25–26 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 1

Don't miss the annual Music Dance Theatre Broadway Revue. Join us for an incredible evening full of student-directed and choreographed show tunes featuring the Music Dance Theatre students!

– April 8–9 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 22

Student Work

BFA New York Showcase Come and preview performances by the Acting and Music Dance Theatre seniors before they travel to New York to present songs, scenes, and dances as an audition for industry producers and directors.

– April 12–13 7:30 p.m.

Nelke Theatre Recommended for ages 12+ $, on sale February 22

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Alumni Achievement Lecture

OTHER EVENTS

Nathan Pacheco

Nathan Pacheco is a classically trained tenor who has a passion for reaching out and uplifting people through music. He has been featured globally in live performances, including touring the United States, Canada, and Mexico with Yanni; performing with Latin singing sensation Olga Tañon; touring England, Scotland, and Wales with Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra; performing for Prince Charles in conjunction with the British Forces Foundation and the USO; and performing with orchestras and symphonies around the US. – Thursday, October 7 11:00 a.m.

Madsen Recital Hall Free

BYU Vocal Point

McKay Crocket, director

Emmy Award-winning Vocal Point, BYU’s world-renowned all-vocal ensemble, pushes the limits of contemporary a cappella by combining tight harmonies, out-of-this-world vocal percussion, and crisp choreography to deliver high energy performances. Celebrated as one of the “greatest college a cappella groups of all time,” Vocal Point’s all-new concert will be unlike any you’ve seen before. From pop to rock and country to spiritual, Vocal Point’s varied repertoire will bring something that everyone in the family can enjoy.

– Friday, January 14 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 15 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre $, on sale November 23

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BYU Noteworthy

Scott Schattuck, director

Noteworthy is one of BYU's top a cappella ensembles, comprised of nine powerhouse female vocalists. With a varied repertoire— including pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and spiritual music—Noteworthy has something for everyone. In 2007, Noteworthy was named the winner of the International Championship of College A Cappella (ICCA), becoming only the second all-female ensemble to win the competition in its 23-year history. Noteworthy has since appeared on NBC’s hit show The Sing-Off, released seven albums, and become a YouTube sensation. Above all, Noteworthy strives to empower women and young people to discover their own unique identities and divine nature through the power of song.

– Friday, January 7 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 8 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Pardoe Theatre $, on sale October 5

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BYU MUSEUM OF ART

VISUAL ARTS

Vik Muniz (b. 1961), Double Mona Lisa (Peanut Butter and Jelly) After Warhol, 1999, digital C print, 49.6 x 61.4 inches. © Vik Muniz.

Admission –

Museum Hours –

MOA Café Hours –

Parking and general admission for the BYU Museum of Art is free.

Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday–Friday 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Contact

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Closed Saturday and Sunday

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moa.byu.edu 801.422.8287 moa@byu.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @byumoa

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EXHIBITIONS Fields of Labor and Recovery: A Photographic Portrait of Utah from the Great Depression to WWII, 1936–1942 Through November 20, 2021

Vik Muniz: Extra-Ordinary

Through November 27, 2021

Becoming America

Through January 15, 2022

Rend the Heavens: Intersections of the Human and Divine

Through May 14, 2022

At Bethesda's Waters: Celebrating 20 Years of Carl Bloch's Masterpiece at BYU Opening August 13, 2021

L'Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters

Opening September 3, 2021

Across the West and Toward the North: Norwegian and American Landscape Photography Opening January 28, 2022

European Splendors: Old Master Paintings from the Kress Collection

Opening April 8, 2022

Monumental Matters

Opening April 8, 2022

Jules Chéret, Folies-Bergère/La Loïe Fuller Émilienne D’Alençon, 1893, color lithograph. Photograph by John Faier. © 2015 The Richard H. Driehaus Museum. L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters was organized by The Richard H. Driehaus Museum and is toured

by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC

Prophets, Priests, and Queens: James Tissot's Old Testament Illustration Opening May 2022

All exhibitions and exhibition dates are subject to change Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890), Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda, 1883, oil on canvas, 100 3/4 x 125 1/2 inches. Brigham Young University Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Jack R. and Mary Lois Wheatley, 2001.

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EXHIBITIONS

B.F. Larsen Gallery, Harris Fine Arts Center

Gallery 303

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Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Harris Fine Arts Center

B.F. Larsen Gallery

Student exhibitions rotate every two weeks, year-round. Request free monthly newsletter at gallery303@byu.edu.

– Monday–Sunday 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Harris Fine Arts Center

Sylvia Ritsuko, Mitsuami. Exhibited April 2019

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Mario Alcauter, "La Liña". Exhibited May 2019

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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 through 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

Museum of Art The BYU Museum of Art offers a robust array of educational experiences and resources for all ages, reaching university, family, K-12, and community audiences. Education and programming at the MOA seek to provide patrons with engaging opportunities to connect with art, artists, scholars, and educators.

– moa.byu.edu/learn

BYU ON-CAMPUS PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS These performances are not available to the general public. To reserve tickets for your school group, please contact JoNell Stoddard at jonell_stoddard@byu.edu beginning August 5 for Fall performances and January 13 for Winter performances.

Jeanette Geslison, artistic director

A spectacular performance featuring the rich ethnic diversity of the world through captivating choreography with more than 200 dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful costumes.

– Friday, December 3 10:00 a.m.

Marriott Center Age 5–12 admitted

Living Legends

Jamie Kalama Wood, artistic director The Living Legends are pleased to present "Storytellers." As a young child grows to adulthood, he searches for who he is and how he fits into the world. His questions are answered as parents and ancestors share the stories of their people through song and dance.

– Friday, March 18 10:00 a.m. de Jong Concert Hall

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Christmas Around the World

A Legacy of Art and Culture—Starring You

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ave you ever considered leaving a gift in your will or life insurance policy in support of performing arts, music, or other cultural activities at BYU? We love the music, dance, and art that is created and performed by BYU students. Each year, thousands of students are engaged in inspiring learning opportunities in the arts. Your support will enhance and enlarge these cultural experiences.

If you would like to create a legacy in support of the arts or other area of learning at Brigham Young University, the Jesse and Amanda Knight Society provides a simple way for you to contribute, regardless of what phase of life you are in. You become a member of the Knight Society by including BYU in any of the following: • will • trust

• annuity • retirement account

• life insurance policy • payment-on-death account

There are no dues, and disclosing the amount of your donation is optional (though helpful).

Each year we invite members to a luncheon on campus featuring a very interesting special guest.

To learn more, please call 801-356-5251, email legacy@ChurchofJesusChrist.org, or visit give.byu.edu/knight.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

JIM AND SANDY COOK

Knight Society Volunteer Chairs

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