The Arts at Delaware this Fall

The Arts at Delaware this Fall

Professional Theatre Training Program

All performances take place in the Hartshorn Theatre on the corner of Academy Street and East Park Place. Season subscriptions are now available. Single tickets range from $8 to $18. For tickets and information, call (302) 831-2204, e-mail [pttp-boxoffice@udel.edu] or visit [www.udel.edu/theatre].

HEARTBREAK HOUSE
By George Bernard Shaw
“When our relatives are at home, we have to think of all their good points or it would be impossible to endure them.”
Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, 3, 12, 29 and 30 and Dec. 4, 9 and 14. Afternoon performances will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 12 and Dec. 4.

THE PLAY’S THE THING
By Ferenc Molnar adapted by P.G. Wodehouse
—“What made you realize that we were not acting?”
—“The disgusting sloppy way you spoke to her. No author living would dare put such slush into the mouth of an actor who is supposed to be making love.”
Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. will be held Nov. 6 and 13, Dec. 3, 6, 8 and 11. Afternoon performances will be held Nov. 6 and 13 and Dec. 3 and 4 at 2 p.m.

MAJOR BARBARA
By George Bernard Shaw
“I am a millionaire. That is my religion.”
Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 and 20 and Dec. 1, 2, 7, 10 and 15. Afternoon performances will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 and Dec. 10.

Performing Arts Series

All performances are in Mitchell Hall unless otherwise noted. Performing Arts Series programs begin at 8 p.m. and Family Series programs begin at 2 p.m.

Tickets for each of the Performing Arts Series events are $17 for the general public, $12 for UD faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens, and $5 for students and children.

Tickets for Family Series events are $12 for the general public, $10 for UD faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens and $5 for students and children. A $10 discount is available with the purchase of tickets for between five and eight shows or a $15 discount for the purchase of nine or more performances. A 15 percent is available for group sales of 20 or more tickets per show.

For tickets, call the Hartshorn box office at (302) 831-2204, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. For general information, visit [www.udel.edu/performingarts], send e-mail to [performingarts@udel.edu] or call (302) 831-8741.

Nov. 11
The Princely Players
African-American vocalists and story tellers (rescheduled from last season when the concert was canceled due to weather)

Nov. 13
The Rainbow Fish
Family Series

Dec.11
A Christmas Carol
Family Series

Jan. 27
Salsamba Latin Jazz Group
A Latin jazz quintet that blends the traditions of American jazz with the spicy rhythms of Cuba, Brazil and the Carribean. Programs feature Latin styles, includeing mambo, cha-cha, samba, bolero, bossa nova, six-eight and calypso.

Music at Delaware
University of Delaware Department of Music

Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are in the Loudis Recital Hall of the Amy E. du Pont Music Building. All events are subject to change without notice. For a recorded message confirming scheduled events, call (302) 831-2577 or (302) UD1-HENS.

Buy advance tickets to Department of Music concerts and present your ticket at the Blue & Gold Club for a 10 percent discount on your meal. For reservations and more information, call (302) 831-2582.

SEPTEMBER
Sept. 29, Thursday, 8 p.m.
Robin Hood—the 1922 film with lively, newly created score

Sept. 30, Friday, 1:25 p.m.
Hesperus—Medieval and Renaissance music followed by a free master class

OCTOBER
Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Room 120
Children’s Literature and Orff: A playful mix. Free

Oct. 11, 8 p.m.
Still Breathing: The UD Contemporary Music Ensemble, featuring the University of Delaware Percussion Ensemble

Oct. 13, 8 p.m.
Jazz Chamber Ensemble

Oct. 16, 3 p.m.
University Orchestra—featuring Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Aaron Copland’s Suite from The Tender Land and Dvorak’s Cello Concerto

Oct. 16, 8 p.m.
Cynthia Carr, horn, faculty recital with Julie Nishimura, piano

Oct. 18, 8 p.m.
Wind Ensemble

Oct. 20, 8 p.m.
Jazz Ensembles I and II

Oct. 21, 8 p.m.
The Delaware Symphony at the University of Delaware, Mitchell Hall. Tickets: $10-$30. Call 1-800-374-7263 or (302) 652-5571 to purchase tickets.

Oct. 22, 8 p.m.
Calliope X, Bob Carpenter Center. Features 450 music students in a kaleidoscopic showcase, highlights from the jazz, wind and symphonic bands, orchestra, chorale, University Singers and the Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band. Cosponsored by the Performing Arts Series.

Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Julie Nishimura and Carol Prodan in a four-hand piano recital

NOVEMBER

Nov. 2, 1:25 p.m.
Sweden’s Gold Quartet Master Class—free

Nov. 5, 8 p.m.
Marie Robinson, soprano, faculty recital with Julie Nishimura, piano

Nov. 13, 3 p.m.
Brandywine Baroque Concert

Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
Symphonic Band

Nov. 19, 8 p.m.
Choralfest Concert featuring the UD Chorale

Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
University Orchestra with the Newark High School Symphonic Orchestra

Nov. 22, 8 p.m.
Percussion/Marimba Ensembles and Delaware Steel

Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
Jazz Ensembles I and II

DECEMBER
Dec. 2, 8 p.m.
University Singers

Dec. 3, 3 p.m.
Student Chamber Music Recital

Dec. 3, 8 p.m.
Collegium Musicum

Dec. 4, 3 p.m.
Choral Celebration featuring Schola Cantorum and Concert Choir

Dec. 4. 8 p.m.
Wind Ensemble

Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
Del’Arte Wind Quintet

Dec. 6, 8 p.m.
Jazz Chamber Ensemble

Volume 13, Number 4, 2005