Performing Arts sets 2005 concerts

The Department of Performing Arts at Union College announces a five-concert series curated by (and in several cases featuring) the department's five music faculty.

Ranging from world music to jazz to chamber music to choral to solo organ, the series showcases the diversity of musical expression studied and performed at Union College.

Presented by Prof. Jennifer Matsue: The Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association
Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel-free admission
This nine-member ensemble from NYC presents an evening of Korean traditional music and dance

Presented by Prof. Tim Olsen: The Tim Olsen Band
Sunday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m. in Old Chapel-free with Union ID; general admission $16
Music for big band composed and arranged by Tim Olsen, featuring some of the Capital District's leading jazz players

Presented by Prof. Dianne McMullen: Diane Bish, organ
Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel-free to Eastern New York Chapter, American Guild of Organists or with Union ID; general admission $20
One of America's most renowned concert organists in a program of Bach, Haydn, Widor, and Bish

Presented by Prof. Victor Klimash:
The Mendelssohn Club Men's Chorus, Victor Klimash, conductor
Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel- free with Union ID; general admission $16
Music celebrating wine, women, and song

Presented by Prof. Hilary Tann: The Meininger Trio
Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 p.m. in Memorial Chapel- free with Union ID; general admission $20
This internationally-celebrated group (flute, cello, and piano) performs works by Haydn, Fauré, Fabregas, and Hilary Tann's recent composition The Gardens of Anna Maria Louisa de Medici

General admission tickets are available at the door for all concerts on a first come, first served basis. For more information about specific concert arrangements, please call the Music Hotline at (518) 388-6201.