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ɫ��ɫ University –
Department of Music
2024 -2025  Concert Calendar

FALL 2024

Faculty Recital
Sean O’Boyle & Friends
4:00 PM – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10
           Sean O’Boyle, clarinet, alto sax, & melodica, leads his friends through a musical evening.  His friends include:  Suzanne Kompass, voice; Tom Kozic, guitar, Dave Roth, piano, Matt Asti, piano, & Paul Rostock, bass.

Student Recital
Jaymie Roddy, soprano, & Claire Light, clarinet
“Senior Recital”
7:30 PM – Friday, October 11, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Memorial Concert
Betty Aierstock Moore Memorial Concert
Performers :  Lindsay Detwiler, Patrick Kersson, piano, & guests
2:00 PM – Saturday, October 12, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students: $10

Student & Faculty Ensemble
Rediscovering the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet
7:00 PM – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge
           After a summer working on a ɫ��ɫ SOAR project, Coby Gumulak, ’26, & Nick Mancini, ’26, will be joined by Dr. Neil Wetzel, Music Department Chair and Justin Fulford, ’27, to present the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet music that they researched and studied. 

Student Ensembles
Early Music Ensembles
"The Rustic LIfe"
Dr. Larry Lipkis, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, October 27, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10
     Two of ɫ��ɫ University’s Early Music groups—the Baroque Ensemble and the Monteverdi Ensemble (aka “The Monties”) team up to present The Rustic Life—Renaissance and Baroque music about shepherds, shepherdesses, hunters, farmers, etc. The charming and tuneful selections will come from Italy, France, Germany, England, and Scotland.  Composers represented include Monteverdi, Lully, Vivaldi, Telemann, and Bach.  The Baroque Ensemble will be joined by harpist extraordinaire and Peabody Conservatory graduate Liv Castor! 

Student Recital
Christian Beebe, jazz piano
“Senior Recital”
7:00 PM - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge
 

Special Event
Allentown Symphony New Chamber Music Series
“For Violin, Cello, piano, & Clarinet”
7:00 PM – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
Tickets available at the door:  $10 / Students under 21 Free
Advance Tickets through Miller Symphony Hall Box Office – 610-432-6715 / MilleSymphonyHall.org
     The Allentown Symphony Orchestra presents New Chamber Music in Peter Hall. Included in the program are new works by ɫ��ɫ U. composition students Nina Worsley (’25) and Calvin Deifer (’26).  Nina’s piece, A Childhood Spring, is for clarinet, violin, and cello, and  Calvin’s piece, Scoundrel’s Sonata, is for violin and piano.  From ASO Music Director Diane Wittry: “We are very excited to have received more than 60 applications for our New Music Call for Scores. The talent level is quite impressive, and I know that everyone will enjoy the concert.  Each of the composers will be there to talk about their piece that will be performed by members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.”

Student Ensemble
“Sinfonia Goes to Disney”
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
7:30 PM – Friday, November 1, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission / Donations accepted

Student Recital
Nicole Bellesfield, saxophone
“Senior Recital”
7:30 PM – Saturday, November 2, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Ensembles
Jazz Vocal & Jazz Fusion Ensembles
Lora Sherrodd & Paul Rostock, directors
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensembles
Jazz Combo I & Combo II
Tony Gairo & David Roth, directors
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 3, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University Celtic Ensemble
Alison Gillespie, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, November 10, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student & Community Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University Orchestra
featuring Concerto Competition winner – Sean Riedy, piano,
  in Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
7:00 PM – Sunday, November 10, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10
           Additional works on the program:  Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.

Student Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University BIG Band
With special guests:  Peter & Will Anderson, saxophones & clarinets
Dr. Neil Wetzel, director
7:30 PM – Friday, November 15, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10 

Student Recital
Ryan Anderson, piano & composition
7:30 PM – Saturday, November 16, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Guitar Ensemble & String Quartet
John Arnold & Michael Montero, directors
7:30 PM – Friday, November 22, 2024
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensembles
“Everything But the Candles”
ɫ��ɫ University Christmas Vespers – In Preview
ɫ��ɫ University Vocal Ensembles and Student Chamber Ensembles
Dr. Paula Zerkle, director
7:00 PM musical prelude begins - Saturday, November 23, 2024
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge / free-will offering
           As a precursor to the ever-popular ɫ��ɫ University Christmas Vespers held at Central ɫ��ɫ Church, this preview is offered for those unable to attend that annual December event.  All of the music is presented – all of the appropriate hymns are sung, and the charming Morning Star, led by a youthful soloist, is presented.  Catch the holiday spirit early. 

SPRING  2025

Special Event
Techne Music Strings
4:00 PM – Sunday, February 16, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
Admission: TBA

Student Recital
Calvin Deifer, electric bass & composition, & Lauren Phillips, saxophone & composition
“Notes & Whatnot” & “Another Night of Solace”
7:30 PM – Friday, February 21, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Recital
Hailey Belverio, guitar & composition
“Healing Through Music”
7:30 PM – Friday, March 14, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Recital
Nina Worsley, jazz voice & composition
7:30 PM – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Wind Ensemblewith guests Lehigh Valley Charter Arts Wind Ensemble
JoAnn Wieszczyk & Matt Wells, directors
4:00 PM – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
Admission:  Pay what you will – Suggested donation $15

Student Recital & Student Ensemble
Elizabeth Hutchinson, violin, and the ɫ��ɫ University Chamber Strings
“EH’s Junior Recital”
Michael Montero, director
7:30 PM – Friday, March 21, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge
     Elizabeth Hutchinson, violin, will be joined by Andrew Hutchinson, piano, as she shares works from some of her favorite composers.  The program includes pieces by William Grant Still, Bach, and Kreisler.

Student Recital
Eva Oakes, jazz piano
“Junior Recital”
7:30 PM – Saturday, March 22, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Project Presentation
Ryan Anderson, composition
4:00 PM – Sunday, March 23, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Guitar Ensemble & Flute Troupe
John Arnold & Robin Kani, directors
7:30 PM – Friday, March 28, 2025
Peter Hall - Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Recital & Student Ensemble
Ashley Golden, clarinet, & the ɫ��ɫ University Clarinet Choir
“Ashley’s Junior Recital”
Elizabeth , director
7:30 PM – Saturday, March 29, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student & Alumni Ensemble
Early Music
Dr. Larry Lipkis, director
4:00 PM – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student & Community Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University Orchestra
Theodore Kuchar, conductor
7:00 PM – Sunday, March 30, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student & Community Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University Celtic Ensemble
Alison Gillespie, director
7:30 PM – Friday, April 4, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensemble
ɫ��ɫ University Wind Ensemble
featuring Concerto Competition winner Samuel Lingen, baritone
in Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs
Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk, director
7:30 PM – Saturday, April 5, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Jazz Fest @ Foy Concert Hall
Jazz Combo I, Jazz Combo II, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Vocal, & BIG Band
Tony Gairo, David Roth, Paul Rostock, Lora Sherrodd, & Dr. Neil Wetzel, directors
1:00 – 5 PM – Sunday, April 6, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Students in Recital
ɫ��ɫ University Dance Concert
Lisa Busfield, artistic director, & Karen Riehl, assistant director
7:30 PM – Friday & Saturday, April 11 & 12, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General admission & ticketing information – TBA

Student Recital
Samuel Lingen, baritone
7:30 PM – Saturday, April 12, 202
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Composers
ɫ��ɫ University Composers’ Concert
Dr. Larry Lipkis, director
7:00 PM – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
No admission charge

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Brass, Percussion, &Trombone Ensembles
Larry Wright, Steven Mathiesen, & Ralph Brodt III, directors
7:30 PM – Monday, April 14, 2025
Peter Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students:  $10

Student Ensembles
ɫ��ɫ University Choral Ensembles
Dr. Paula Zerkle, director
7:30 PM – Saturday, April 26, 2025
Foy Concert Hall – Hurd Campus, ɫ��ɫ University
General Admission: $15 / Seniors & Students