Most of our concerts are free, open to the public, and in the Music Building Recital Hall unless otherwise noted. The street address is 392 S. Prospect St., Burlington VT. Parking is free on campus lots after 6 PM and on the weekends.
Please call (802) 656-3040 or email music@uvm.edu for more information.
UVM Jazz Guitar Ensemble Spring 2018 (photo by Mike Lawler)
If you are interested in auditioning for ensembles or taking private lessons, please sign up on the bulletin board by the department office, visit us, or contact music@uvm.edu!
Sign up for an audition time via the link on the Orchestra website (https://www.uvm.edu/cas/music/symphony-orchestra). Be prepared to play a solo of your choice, E-flat and A Major scales, and sightreading. Musicians wishing to be considered for the 1st violin section are encouraged to also play Danse infernale from The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) Igor Stravinsky, rehearsal 30 to before 33. Music is linked on the Orchestra site. Questions - ykono@uvm.edu
Sign up for an audition time via the link on the Orchestra website (https://www.uvm.edu/cas/music/symphony-orchestra). Be prepared to play a solo of your choice, E-flat and A Major scales, and sightreading. Musicians wishing to be considered for the 1st violin section are encouraged to also play Danse infernale from The Firebird Suite (1919 Version) Igor Stravinsky, rehearsal 30 to before 33. Music is linked on the Orchestra site. Questions - ykono@uvm.edu
Sign up for an audition time through the Wind Ensemble website (https://www.uvm.edu/cas/music/vermont-wind-ensemble). You should plan to play a two octave scale of your choice to demonstrate tone quality and range; approximately three minutes of a standard solo work for your instrument; sight reading from standard wind literature. Questions - ykono@uvm.edu
Come prepared to learn new dance sequences and improvisational structures. Emphasis on creating a comfortable environment where everybody can have fun and show the best of themselves! Auditions for the following projects:
· DNCE 175 Dance Repertory: Faculty member Lynn Ellen Schimoler will set a new dance work on students; to be performed in the annual spring Dancing Uphill concert (see spring event listing below).
* DNCE 177 Site Performance Practicum: Artist-in-Residence Julian Barnett will direct a new site specific performance that will be created and performed in the fall semester (see event listing below).
* Dance projects created by composition students enrolled in DNCE 160.
(Note: if you have a time conflict that you absolutely cannot adjust, but would like to be considered, please contact Paula.Higa@uvm.edu!)
Admission: $5 w/ UVM ID; $15 general admission(cash or check at the door, please!)
Presented by the UVM Department of Music and Dance in collaboration with the Vermont Dance Alliance. The evening will feature works by:
* All of Us (improvisation ensemble led by Hanna Satterlee)
* Julian Barnett
* Peggy Brightman/Moving Spirit Dance
* Danielle Erb/Erb Dance Company
* Paula Higa/Paula Higa Dance & Ers
* Toni Nagy
* Danielle Tekut & Jessie Owens
Belly dance is not only an ancient tradition of healing, fertility, and celebration - it's also a feminist act. Learn the basics of belly dance, enjoy the organic movement of your body, and gift yourself with the opportunity to learn about another culture. Offered as part of the Vermont Dance Sampler collaboration with the Vermont Dance Alliance.
Open to all levels; free and open to the public.
Free with UVM ID
Features solo work by dance artist Polly Motley and an additional new piece with UVM dance students.
More info TBA.
Workshop for All – 9:00-12:00 (Hannah Dennison)
Workshop for Experienced Improvisors – 1:00-4:00 (Susan Sgorbati)
Limited free spots for UVM Students/Faculty/Staff. Contact pbesaw@uvm.edu to register.
Come see original work by UVM student choreographers. More info TBA.
Performances at 7pm on Friday and Saturday. UVM dance artist-in-residence Julian Barnett will direct students in the creation and performance of a site specific movement work that celebrates the history of the Taft School and the opening of the new Cohen Center. Check back for more information!
Performances at 7pm on Friday and Saturday. UVM dance artist-in-residence Julian Barnett will direct students in the creation and performance of a site specific movement work that celebrates the history of the Taft School and the opening of the new Cohen Center. Check back for more information!
This annual favorite features the University Concert Choir and Catamount Singers directed by Prof. David Neiweem, as well as pipe organ performances by Neiweem and his students. Free and open to the public.
The fifth annual gathering of dance students and faculty from around the Green Mountain State. A great collection of master classes and choreography showings! Contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu for more information or if you would like to participate!
The fifth annual gathering of dance students and faculty from around the Green Mountain State. A great collection of master classes and choreography showings! Contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu for more information or if you would like to participate!
Program TBA. D. Thomas Toner, director. Free and open to the public.
Workshop for All – 9:00-12:00 (Hannah Dennison)
Workshop for Experienced Improvisors – 1:00-4:00 (Susan Sgorbati)
Limited free spots for UVM Students/Faculty/Staff. Contact pbesaw@uvm.edu to register.
Beethoven - “Ruins of Athens Overture”, Gwyneth Walker - “Open the Door”, Jennifer Higdon - “Soliloquy” (cello: Prof. Emily Taubl), Dvorak - “Rondo” (cello: Prof. Emily Taubl), and Stravinsky - “Suite from Firebird.” Yutaka Kono, conductor. Free and open to the public.
Alfred Reed, Festival Prelude; Julie Guiroux, Dragon Sky; John Mackey, Lightning Field; Hiroshi Hoshina, Fu-Mon; Warren Benson, The Leaves are Falling; Shostakovich, Finale from Symphony No. 5. Yutaka Kono, conductor. Free and open to the public.
Group advising for those interested in a music or dance minor, or current minors. Students may also contact their assigned advisor in the department, or music@uvm.edu.
Program TBA. Alexander Stewart, director. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. Tom Cleary and Amber deLaurentis, directors. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. D. Thomas Toner, director. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. David Neiweem, conductor. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. Evelyn Read, director. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. Ray Vega, director. Free and open to the public.
Program TBA. Joe Capps & Ray Vega, directors. Free and open to the public.
Presentation of class projects and independent student work. Coordinated by Paul Besaw. Contact Paul.Besaw@uvm.edu if you would like to present something!
Program and Time TBA. Original works from David Feurzeig’s Composition class. Free and open to the public.
Come see original work by UVM student choreographers. More info TBA.