CMPA Fall Mailer 2019

FA L L 2 0 1 9 C O L L E G E O F M U S I C & P E R F O R M I N G A R T S

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FROM THE DEAN The College of Music & Performing Arts welcomes you to the Fall 2019 performance season at Belmont University! Our tradition of excellence continues with a diverse and exciting offering of stage productions, concerts and recitals this fall.

I personally invite you to review this brochure and plan to join us for any and all of our performances and events. You will be captivated by our impressive students, faculty and guest artists. Highlights of our season include: • The Theatre Program will stage a trio of productions. Crumbs from the Table of Joy by Lynn Nottage explores African-American family life in the 1950s. Agronautika by Mary Zimmerman is a retelling of Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece. And the Word Became Flesh reimagines the Gospel according to John.

• Musical Theatre will produce the musical version of the beloved classic Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

• Opera Theatre presents The Tender Land by Aaron Copeland, a tale of harvest time during the Great Depression.

• The Woods Piano Concert Series will feature special guest George Li, winner of the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition.

The vast talents of our student and faculty musicians will be on display throughout the fall with noon concerts, various ensemble performances and the Faculty Concert Series.

And in November, we will celebrate the holiday season by filming a new Christmas at Belmont at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to be aired in December on PBS stations across the country.

The College of Music & Performing Arts is honored to bring the finest performances and productions to Nashville, from diverse musical styles to uplifting theatre and vibrant dance. Whatever your taste, I hope you’ll join us as we spotlight the next generation of artists and performers.

DR. STEPHEN EAVES Dean, College of Music & Performing Arts

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SEPTEMBER Belmont Theatre Presents CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY*

BY LYNN NOTTAGE

Explore the life of an African-American family in the turbulent 1950s.

ARGONAUTIKA*

BY MARY ZIMMERMAN

A retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece in collaboration with Verge Theatre.

School of Music Concerts PRISM CONCERT Two concerts for Parent & Family Weekend featuring vocal ensembles.

Each show has a different line up.

FACULTY CONCERT SERIES: Tara Johnson, French horn BELMONT CAMERATA Faculty Chamber Ensemble

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Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Special Event: PRISM* Massey Concert Hall, 7 & 8:30 p.m.

Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Faculty Concert Series: TARA JOHNSON McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Theatre: CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Faculty Concert: BELMONT CAMERATA Faculty Chamber Ensemble Belmont Mansion, 7:30 p.m.

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Theatre: ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 7:30 p.m.

29 ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 7:30 p.m.

30 BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Fridays at Noon in the MPAC Atrium 9/20 – Jazz Small Groups 9/27 – String Chamber Orchestra & Concert Band 10/4 – World Percussion

*Event requires a ticket. For more information, please call 615.460.6408 or visit belmont.edu/cmpa.

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OCTOBER The Woods Piano Concert Series GEORGE LI Since winning the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, American pianist George Li has rapidly established an international reputation and performs regularly with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors.

School of Music Concerts STUDENT ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES: • • • •

Wind Ensemble University Symphony Orchestra Jazz Band Belmont Chorale & Women's Choir

FACULTY CONCERT SERIES: • •

The Belmont Piano Faculty Alex Graham, saxophone, and Paulo Oliveira, guitar

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Theatre: ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: ARGONAUTIKA* Troutt Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

WIND ENSEMBLE McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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CLASSICAL SINGERS RECITAL McAfee Concert Hall, 2 p.m.

Faculty Concert Series: PIANO FACULTY McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

STUDENT COMPOSERS’ RECITAL Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

BASS ENSEMBLE Massey Concert Hall, 10:05 a.m.

UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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FACULTY JAZZ GROUP Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE Curb Café, 7 & 9 p.m.

VOXOLOGY Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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ROCK ENSEMBLE Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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CLASSICAL STRING QUARTETS Harton Recital Hall, 2 p.m.

JAZZ BAND & JAZZ BAND II Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

The Woods Piano Concert Series: GEORGE LI McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

WORLD FIDDLE ENSEMBLE Massey Concert Hall, 10:05 a.m.

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BELMONT CHORALE & WOMEN’S CHOIR McAfee Concert Hall, 3 p.m.

Faculty Concert Series: ALEX GRAHAM & PAULO OLIVEIRA McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

JAZZMIN Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

JAZZ STRING SEPTET Massey Concert Hall, 10:05 a.m.

PHOENIX Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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SOUTHBOUND Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

*Event requires a ticket. For more information, please call 615.460.6408 or visit belmont.edu/cmpa.

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NOVEMBER Belmont Opera Theatre: AARON COPLAND’S THE TENDER LAND* Set against the backdrop of the spring harvest time in the MidWest during the Great Depression, this is the story of a rural farm family and a young girl’s desire to go out into the world.

Belmont Musical Theatre: LITTLE WOMEN* The March sisters come to life on stage in the musical version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel following the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March.

CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT TELEVISION TAPING* Taped for national broadcast on PBS, this holiday concert features School of Music ensembles and celebrity hosts.

Belmont Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* A reimagining of the Gospel according to John.

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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Opera Theatre: THE TENDER LAND* Troutt Theater, 2 p.m.

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COMMERCIAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE Massey Concert Hall, 10:05 a.m.

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Muscial Theatre: LITTLE WOMEN* Massey Concert Hall, 1 & 7:30 p.m.

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Opera Theatre: THE TENDER LAND* Troutt Theater, 7:30 p.m.

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COMMERCIAL STRINGS 6 p.m.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Muscial Theatre: LITTLE WOMEN* Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Muscial Theatre: LITTLE WOMEN* Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Muscial Theatre: LITTLE WOMEN* Massey Concert Hall, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

BELMONT WOODWIND QUINTET 7 p.m.

McAfee Concert Hall

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JAZZ SMALL GROUP 7 p.m.

Harton Recital Hall

CHAMBER BRASS & WIND SEMINARS 6 p.m.

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Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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POPS Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

WIND ENSEMBLE & CONCERT BAND McAfee Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

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Theatre: AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH* Black Box Theater, 7:30 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT TELEVISON TAPING* Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 3 & 7 p.m.

*Event requires a ticket. For more information, please call 615.460.6408 or visit belmont.edu/cmpa.

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DECEMBER School of Music Concerts: BELMONT CAMERATA CHRISTMAS A holiday celebration with the beloved Corelli "Christmas Concerto" and bluegrass style carols. CARILLON CONCERT WITH DR. RICHARD SHADINGER Since Christmas Eve 1986, Christmas carols played on the 43-bell carillon have rung our across campus each year at 2 p.m.

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NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE Massey Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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7 NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S CHOIR McAfee Concert Hall, 2 & 4:30 p.m.

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Faculty Concert: BELMONT CAMERATA CHRISTMAS Belmont Mansion, 7:30 p.m.

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Faculty Concert: CHRISTMAS EVE CARILLON CONCERT Richard Shadinger Bell Tower, 2 p.m.

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*Event requires a ticket. For more information, please call 615.460.6408 or visit belmont.edu/cmpa.

ADMISSIONS The College of Music & Performing Arts is a vibrant, creative community with nationally recognized, accredited programs in the School of Music and the

AUDITION D AT E S

Department of Theatre & Dance. The CMPA offers 14 undergraduate majors and six Master of Music majors for over 850 students. Artist/mentor faculty along with

SCHOOL OF MUSIC All prospective students must audition for admission.

world-class performances, dynamic teaching and study abroad opportunities combine to provide a 21st century path for student excellence, artistry and creativity in an inclusive student-centered, Christian environment. We are committed to helping

Undergraduate: October 26, 2019 November 2, 2019 January 11, 2020 January 25, 2020 February 8, 2020

students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. From Here to Anywhere.

For more information call 615.460.6408 or

Graduate: November 2, 2019 January 17, 2020 February 7, 2020 February 28, 2020

email cmpaadmissions@belmont.edu STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS FOR 2020–2021 Prospective students must apply to the

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE All prospective students seeking a B.F.A. must audition. Students seeking a B.A. are not required to audition.

University and audition for admission to the CMPA. For more information on the application and audition process, please visit belmont.edu/cmpa. @BelmontCMPA /BelmontUniversitySchoolofMusic /BelmontUniversityDepartmentof TheatreandDance

Audition Dates: November 2, 2019 January 11, 2020 January 25, 2020 February 29, 2020

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