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The Virginia Children's Chorus
Come sing with us! The Virginia Children's Chorus will hold auditions for new students for our spring 2008 season on Saturday, January 5, Monday January 7 and Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Auditions will be at Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk. Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling our Chorus Manager at 440-9100. Beginners are welcome! Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun. To learn more about how the Virginia Children's Chorus can help your child discover the joys of singing, call 440-9100 or e-mail us at vcc@whro.net.

Virginia Beach Chorale Auditions
The Virginia Beach Chorale, under the direction of Lou Sawyer, announces auditions. The auditions will be held Monday, January 7 and Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church - 420 Thalia Road in Virginia Beach. Bring a prepared piece to sing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioning all parts. For information on the Virginia Beach Chorale and the auditions call 486-1464 or visit the website at www.virginiabeachchorale.org

Tidewater Community College Choral Ensemble
Are you looking for a choral group to belong to? Good news! The Tidewater Community College Choral Ensemble is looking for singers in all voice parts. We are a "come as you are" small choral ensemble with no audition requirement or other prerequisite, although some prior choral experience is helpful. Our repertoire is eclectic, including everything from motets to madrigals, sacred to secular, renaissance to modern, old masters to vocal jazz. Community singers are welcome. Registration is open now through January 7 when class begins. We meet on the Portsmouth campus of TCC Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to join us, contact the counseling center at any TCC campus and register for MUS 137 - Chorus, a one credit hour class. Current TCC students may register by phone or on-line. For further information, contact dwarren@tcc.edu

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 6:30pm
Annual Opera Gala An Evening at the Winter Palace
Virginia Opera's annual fundraising gala, celebrates with a modern twist the opulence and splendor of Imperial Russia just two weeks before the curtain lifts for the company's first Russian opera, Tchaikovsky's masterful Eugene Onegin. In addition to dinner and live performances by Virginia Opera artists, guests will be able to dance to the late 20th century tunes of Off the Record and enjoy the sampling of traditional Russian libations. An online auction is open to the public at http://virginiaopera.cmarket.com until Jan. 24, 2008 in advance of the gala, which this season not only includes a silent auction as part of the evening's festivities, but also a live auction that will feature special items. All auction proceeds benefit Virginia Opera and help support the company's ability to produce high-quality operas, as well as the extensive education and outreach programs that touched the lives of more than 250,000 students and community members throughout the Commonwealth over the past year. Serving as emcee for An Evening at the Winter Palace is Norfolk's own Hope Mihalap, the national award-winning humorist with an ear for accents (she speaks fluent Greek, French and Italian), a love of opera, and a wealth of lively experiences to share - including her time working as private secretary to Sir Rudolf Bing, former head of the Metropolitan Opera. Though the gala is a black-tie affair, period costumes are encouraged. RSVP by Jan. 10, 2008 with Aprile Castagna at 757-627-9545 ext. 3321 or via e-mail at Aprile.Castagna@vaopera.org. Tickets to the gala are $195 each. Special sponsorship packages are still available. More information is also available online at vaopera.org/events. Marriott Waterside Hotel.

Schola Cantorum: Truth from Above
The program is inspired by the Veronese painting, The Virgin and Child with Angels appearing to Saints Antony Abbot and Paul, which is currently being restored at the Chrysler Mueseum. The program includes beautiful music - secular and sacred, from various historical periods - inspired by the story of the Mother and Child of the Season. Works by Holst, Arcadelt, Stradella, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Tickets available at the door, or visit www.schola-cantorum.org to pre-order tickets by mail.
Saturday, January 5, 2008, 6pm
Chrysler Museum of Art, Huber Court, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 4 PM
Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. (reception to follow)
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7 PM
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 4 PM
Trininty Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

Thursday, January 10, 2008, 7:30pm
Pinchas Zukerman
In 2007 Britain's national Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated its 61st Anniversary! Their Ferguson Center debut program will feature world-famous violinist Pinchas Zukerman as the evening's guest conductor.Elgar Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20; Bruch Violin Concerto in No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26; Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36. Tickets: $72, $67, $57 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 7:30pm
Governor's School: A Winter Celebration of the Arts
The Governor's School for the Arts Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Visual Arts Departments present " A Winter Celebration of the Arts. " The Opening Reception for the Visual Art Exhibition will be held in the main lobby from 5:30 P.M .- 7:30 P.M. and is free and open to the public. A concert of symphonic, jazz, and operatic music will be performed at 7:30 P.M. by the Instrumental and Vocal Music Departments. The GSA Big Band under the direction of Keith Philbrick will open the concert followed by Orchestra Conductor Jeffrey Phelps leading the 78-piece GSA Symphony Orchestra in Johannes Brahms' "4th Symphony" and Leonard Bernstein's "Overture to West Side Story". Alan Fischer, Chair of the Vocal Music Department will conduct Opera Scenes and Choruses by Mozart, Puccini, Johann Strauss II, Verdi, and Mascagni with singers from the Vocal Music and Musical Theater Departments accompanied by the Orchestra. Tickets: $15 general admission at the door. For further information, call 683-5277.Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, January 12, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, January 13, 2008, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony: Ravishing Rachmaninoff
Join us for a New Year's toast to Russia as the VSO joins the arts community in a festival of Russian arts. We present romantic, sweeping melodic sounds of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 and the virtuoso sounds of Fabio Bidini as he brings to life Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in a concert you won't want to miss. Also Berlioz - Hungarian March. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Fabio Bidini, piano. Ticket Price:$22-$82. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Jan, 11: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News; Jan. 12: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk; Jan. 13: Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 2pm
Mozart's Coronation Mass
Mozart's Mass in C Major, K.317 (Krönungs-Messe) Dale Miller, conductor Soloists: Shelley Jameson, Michelle Rice, Eric Margiore, and Joel James. Six participating choruses from Texas, Arkansas and New Jersey. Tickets: $94/$57/$35. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit: www.midamerica-music.com Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York.

Franklin Community Choir
The Franklin Community Choir resumes rehearsals Sunday, January 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Franklin Baptist Church. Interested singers from all voice parts are welcome! Concerts dates this spring include a joint concert with Virginia Tech Concert Choir, February 17 and a full concert of American music on April 27, 2008. Please contact the Rev. Steven R. Gibson (757-562-5135 or steve.gibson@franklinbaptist.org) for more information. Franklin Baptist Church is located at 208 N. High Street in Franklin, VA.

Virginia Beach Chorale Auditions
The Virginia Beach Chorale, under the direction of Lou Sawyer, announces auditions. The auditions will be held Monday, January 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church - 420 Thalia Road in Virginia Beach. Bring a prepared piece to sing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioning all parts. For information on the Virginia Beach Chorale and the auditions call 486-1464 or visit the website at www.virginiabeachchorale.org

Cantata Chorus Auditions
The Cantata Chorus will hold auditions on Monday, January 14, 2008. Our spring concert, to be held on April 11, 2008, will include the magnificent Beethoven Mass in C and the Haydn Te Deum, conducted by Interim Artistic Director Billye Brown Youmans. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Robert Overman at 757.397.8390 to discuss the audition procedures, and to schedule a time. The Cantata Chorus is a fully-auditioned community chorus which specializes in performing the masterworks of the choral repertoire. Join us!

Wednesday, January 16, 4pm
ODU Department of Music January Events
Visiting artist: David Stern, euphonium All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.

Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7:30pm
Australian Baroque Brass Ensemble
ABB is Australia's premiere period instrument ensemble led by trumpet virtuoso John Foster. Their 2008 US tour involves trumpets, trombones, horns, organ and soprano voice. This concert features the music of Speer, Caccini, Pezel, Mozart, Caldara, Scarlatti, Handel, M. Haydn, Purcell. Visit the Australian Baroque Brass website at www.australianbaroquebrass.com There is no charge for the concert-donations will be accepted. Phone (757) 499-0557. Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd. (next to Princess Anne High School near Town Center).

Friday, January 18, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, January 19, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony: 1812 Overture
This is the concert you've been waiting for! The triumphant 1812 Overture performed with the Virginia Symphony Chorus and guest soloists. It's all there, with the addition of a spectacular choral accompaniment. And there's more! Rachmaninoff's inspirational Bells choral symphony inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's rhythmic poem The Bells with its echoing "tintinnabulation…from the bells, bells, bells, bells! " Also Stravinsky - Petrouchka (1947 version). JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Virginia Symphony Chorus, Guest Vocalists. Ticket Price:$24-$84. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Jan, 18: Sandler Center, Virginia Beach. Jan. 19: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.Jan. 20: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News.

Saturday, January 19, 2008, 10:30am
Virginia Symphony: Reading Music - The Big Bad Musical Wolf
VSO Education & Community Event. Is the Big Bad Wolf really a bad guy? Don't be too quick to judge until you hear all sides of the story. Appropriate for kids 2 - 8 years old. Caitlyn Valovick Moore, flute; Rodney Martell, trombone; Rey Ramirez, narrator. Visit www.wrl.org Ticket Price: Free. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Williamsburg, Regional Library - Williamsburg.

Saturday, January 19, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 3pm
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 3pm
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 3pm
Opera Triptych
The Combat by Monteverdi, Savitri by Gustav Holst and The Impresario by Mozart. Three short masterpieces delve into the human heart's capacity for love and for confrontation. Prepare yourself to be moved to tears and cry with laughter!. Allison Stockman and Joel Lazar direct the cast of singers, orchestra and dancers, with choreographer/dancers Laura Schandelmeier and Stephen Clapp as Monteverdi's doomed lovers. In the one-act chamber opera Savitri by Gustav Holst, based on an episode from the Hindu text, the Mahabharata, mezzo-soprano Michelle Rice will perform the role of Savitri, who wins an argument with Death and gains her husband's expired life back as a reward. Tickets: $39General/$36 Seniors/$20Students. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit The In Series at www.inseries.org. ATLAS Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington DC 20001.

Sunday, January 20, 2008, 2pm
Invencia Sunday Afternoon Concert
The internationally known duet of Invencia Piano Duo, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, come to Fredericksburg and the HQ Library Theater to perform. Doors open at 1:30. Limited seating available. Phone: 540/372-1144. Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA.

Schola Cantorum: Truth from Above
The program is inspired by the Veronese painting, The Virgin and Child with Angels appearing to Saints Antony Abbot and Paul, which is currently being restored at the Chrysler Mueseum. The program includes beautiful music - secular and sacred, from various historical periods - inspired by the story of the Mother and Child of the Season. Works by Holst, Arcadelt, Stradella, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Tickets available at the door, or visit www.schola-cantorum.org to pre-order tickets by mail.
Sunday, January 20, 2008, 4 PM
Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. (reception to follow)
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7 PM
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 4 PM
Trininty Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

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Monday, January 21, 2008, 7:30pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Department of Music at Christopher Newport University will be presenting a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. The program will feature a brief presentation of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, other selected readings, and vocal and jazz music. The CNU Men's Chorus, CNU Women's Chorus, CNU Jazz Combo, CNU faculty Mezzo-Soprano Lisa Relaford Coston, and the Zion Baptist Church Choir of Hampton with pianist Don Morse will take part in this special Commemoration. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call CNU's Department of Music, 594-7089. Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall, CNU, Newport News.

Monday, January 21, 2008, 7:30pm
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Concert:
Music by African American Composers
The Hampton University Department of Music and the Hampton University Choirs present the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Concert: Music by African American Composers. This year's concert will feature music by African - American composers and arrangers as performed by the Hampton University Concert Choir, faculty, and community guests. Soprano, Lorraine McFadden Bell will perform the epic work For My People by Oakwood College professor and composer, Dr. Eurydice Ostermann with narration provided by Rev. Dr. Timothy T. Boddie, Chaplain of Hampton University. Guest Choirs include Woodside High School Meistersingers from Newport News under the direction of Jason Dungee and the St. Augustine's College Concert Choir under the baton of Maestro Eric Poole. Maestro Royzell L. Dillard will conduct the University Concert Choir. The concert will include the music of composers R. Nathaniel Dett (founder of the Department of Music at Hampton University 80 years ago), Nathan Carter, Roland Carter, Joseph Joubert, Undine Smith Moore, Moses Hogan, and others. Additionally, the concert will feature excerpts from some of King's most powerful speeches delivered by some of the areas most gifted clergy. In the spirit of freedom, togetherness, and universality, come and celebrate with the Hampton Choirs the legacy left by Dr. King. This concert is free and open to the public. For additional questions, please call 757-727-5603 or email Royzell.Dillard@hamptonu.edu. Ogden Hall, Hampton University.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 11am
Lynn Kirsch Walsh, soprano and Lee Hendricks, organist
The Thoroughgood Music Study Club is pleased to announce the presentation of Lynn Kirsch Walsh, soprano and Lee Hendricks, organist in concert. These two musicians bring an abundance of beauty and dynamics to the world of church music and will bring much joy to the listener as they fill the Sanctuary with their artistry. Free and open to the public. Park Place Baptist Church, 31st Street and Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 7:30pm
Cecile Licad, solo piano
The artistry of Cecile Licad is a blend of daring musical instincts and superb training. A highly accomplished soloist and chamber musician, Ms. Licad has appeared all over the globe with orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Tokyo's NHK Symphony and her native Philippine Philharmonic. The program: Frederic Chopin: Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23, Twelve Etudes, Op. 10. Sergei Rachmaninoff, Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (original 1913 version.) Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

The Song Continues…2008
The Marilyn Horne Foundation in partnership with The Weill Music Insitiute at Carnegie Hall presents The Song Continues…2008, a four-day festival of six events celebrating song, with Marilyn Horne, Graham Johnson, Dawn Upshaw, Artists of the Marilyn Horne Foundation, and Students from 12 major national music schools. The Annual Recital will be broadcast by 96.3 FM WQXR Radio on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. (webcast same day/time via www.wqxr.com ). Supertitles will be used for all three festival recitals. Tickets for the complete series of six events are available now with a special reduced convenience fee. Tickets for individual events are available NOW. All tickets can also be purchased at: Carnegie Hall Box Office (no convenience fee added), CarnegieCharge (212) 247-7800 (convenience fee), or www.carnegiehall.org (convenience fee)
Tuesday, January 22, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Master Class: Marilyn Horne. Repertoire: Italian Songs. Weill Recital Hall ($20) Limited availability.
Wednesday, January 23, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Duo-Recital: Amanda Majeski, soprano, and Danielle Orlando, piano; Dimitri Pittas, tenor, and Carrie-Ann Matheson, piano. World premiere: Heaven and Earth by Scott Wheeler, Commissioned by the Marilyn Horne Foundation and the ASCAP Foundation. Weill Recital Hall ($5)
Wednesday, January 23, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Master Class: Graham Johnson. Repertoire: Songs of Schubert and Schumann. Weill Recital Hall ($20).
Thursday, January 24, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Duo-Recital: Brenda Rae, soprano, Eugene Chan, baritone, Keun-A Lee, piano Weill Recital Hall ($5)
Thursday, January 24, 7:30 - 9:30pm
Master Class: Dawn Upshaw Repertoire: American Songs after 1910 and French Songs after 1875. Zankel Hall ($20).
Friday, January 25, 2008, 7:30pm
Annual Recital: An Alumni Celebration
The Annual Recital will feature the Foundation's Alumni and Artists: Stephanie Blythe, mezzo-soprano; Rod Gilfry, baritone; Nicole Heaston, soprano; Evan Hughes, bass-baritone; Meagan Miller, soprano; Garrett Sorenson, tenor; Guang Yang, mezzo-soprano. Pianists: Margo Garrett, Warren Jones, Tamara Sanikidze, and Brian Zeger. Marilyn Horne, Host. Zankel Hall, ($45/$37).

Thursday, January 24, 2008, 11:30am
Virginia Symphony: Arts Within Reach
VSO Education & Community Event: Yun Zhang, violin. Come hear this Virginia Symphony musician in solo recital. Beethoven - Sonata No.5 in F major Op.24 "Spring Sonata;" Messiaen - Theme and Variations for Violin and Piano. Visit www.norfolkarts.net for more information. Ticket Price: Free. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Mount Zion Baptist Church - Norfolk

Thursday, January 24, 2008, 7pm
Opera InSight
Join Virginia Opera at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House for a free live talk show event that is spicier than Springer, more mesmerizing than Maury, and brings more drama than Rosie! Hosted by Virginia Opera's own undisputed doctor of opera, Glenn Winters, this Opera InSight takes audiences behind the curtain of the season's two final productions: the Virginia Opera premiere of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and the season finale, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Highlights include performances by Virginia Opera artists and an InSight Quiz game with prizes for the audience. Featured guests include principal members of the cast and artistic staff. A perfect introduction for beginners, a welcome diversion for aficionados. RSVP recommended, not required, at 757-627-9545 ext. 3326. Free admission. (City of Norfolk may charge for parking). Harrison Opera House, 160 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23510

Thursday, January 24, 2008, 7:30pm
Friday, January 25, 2008, 10:30am
Virginia Symphony: Serenade for Strings
All strings, all evening! Violins, violas, cellos and basses join Concertmaster Vahn Armstrong to serenade you with a concert featuring the soaring sounds of strings alone playing Grieg - From Holberg's Time - Suite for String Orchestra, Mozart - aViolin Concerto No. 3 in G major Strassburg, Tchaikovsky - Serenade for String Orchestra in C major. Ticket Price: $40. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Jan. 24: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts - Suffolk. Jan. 25: Ferguson Center for the Arts - Newport News.

Friday, January 25, 2008, 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: QuinTango
Inspired by the Argentine orquesta tipica, QuinTango brings its own interpretations to the evocative tango, universally synonymous with the eternal dance of man and woman. In this third visit to Virginia Wesleyan, QuinTango is joined on stage by tango dancers with their own special sizzle, and who knows … maybe YOU will be part of the heat! Adults - $15, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $8. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 10:00am - 3:30pm
String Fest 2008
String Fest 2008 is presented by Virginia Arts Festival and Old Dominion University String Faculty. Diehn Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Featuring the Maia Quartet and the Old Dominion University String Faculty: Lucy Manning and Jeanne DeDominick, violins; Jennifer Snyder-Kozoroz, viola ; Leslie Fritelli, cello; Christopher White, string bass. High School String Quartets Wanted! Are you in a student string quartet? Even if you're not, grab three of your closest musican friends and send in an audio sample of you playing to enter. If your string quartet is chosen, you will be one of four ensembles selected to participate in a special master class with the Maia Quartet! Not part of a quartet? You can still join in the fun! You can participate in master classes with ODU faculty, watch professionals in action as the Maia Quartet performs, and cheer on your favorite student string quartet. If you thought we forgot about the educators, think again. You are invited to it all and more! Join a "share and take" session on organizing a chamber music program in the schools and in the studio. Watch your students learn during technique classes, master classes, and the Maia Quartet's lecture-demonstration. Highlight for 2008 include: Listen and learn from the Maia Quartet. Receive technique coaching sessions with ODU 's string faculty. Discuss creating chamber music programs with fellow teachers. Listen to four pre-selected high school quartets perform for the Maia Quartet. Perform Holst's St. Paul Suite at end of the day. View supplies and new materials from vendors on site. Network and enjoy a day of chamber music! Registration fee is $15 for individuals or $50 for a string quartet. Scholarships are available if there is financial need. Payment may be made by check or credit card. Registration deadline is January 7, 2008. For more information, please contact Lucy Manning at lmanning@odu.edu or call 757-683-6114.

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Saturday, January 26, 2008, 1-5pm
Kids Arts Palooza
Celebrate the arts with the family! Join the fun as the City of Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts presents its eighth annual Kids Arts Palooza. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the popular local Hampton Roads sensation, Seven5Seven performing in the Grand Lobby. Symphonicity will take the Main Stage at 3:00 p.m. with their popular Lollipop Concert, Sand Castle Fantasy, a commissioned work with music by Andrew Bleckner and story by Larry VanNostrand. This interactive show will be performed with orchestra and dancers from the Hurrah Players, choreographed by Lisa Wallace. This 50 minute adventure is about Charley, a young boy in Virginia Beach and his adventures with sea creatures. Other activities throughout the day include Krendl the Magician, hands-on children's art activities, strolling musicians, balloon sculptures, and much, much more! Sample entertainment from local arts and humanities organizations as visitors learn more about all the cultural finds in Hampton Roads. Join us as the arts unite in a day filled with excitement, creativity, and lots of family fun! Students from Salem High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy will join the celebration by demonstrating and presenting throughout the day. You won't be able to miss them as they participate at the interactive displays and perform. No reservation or ticket required. Free and open to the public. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Town Center, Virginia Beach.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 3pm
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Symphony: Tchaikovsky!
A spectacular presentation of Tchaikovsky favorites -- Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker! -- complete with dancers and a huge orchestra comprised of the VSO and local youth orchestras. Matthew Kraemer, conductor; Bay Youth Orchestra, Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Williamsburg Youth Orchestra. Ticket Price: $9-$12, $18-$22. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Jan. 26: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Jan. 27: Ferguson Center for the Arts - Newport News.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 6:30pm
An Evening at the Winter Palace
Virginia Opera's annual fundraising gala celebrates the opulence and splendor that was Imperial Russia - with a modern twist. Dance to the late 20th century tunes of Off the Record while enjoying traditional Russian libations. Also, in addition to the silent and online auctions, this year's gala will features a live auction with all proceeds benefiting Virginia Opera. This will be a black-tie affair, though period costumes are encouraged. For tickets or information, RSVP with Aprile Castagna at 757-627-9545 or via e-mail at Aprile.Castagna@vaopera.org $195 per person. All proceeds benefit Virginia Opera. Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 3pm
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 3pm
Opera Triptych
The Combat by Monteverdi, Savitri by Gustav Holst and The Impresario by Mozart. Three short masterpieces delve into the human heart's capacity for love and for confrontation. Prepare yourself to be moved to tears and cry with laughter!. Allison Stockman and Joel Lazar direct the cast of singers, orchestra and dancers, with choreographer/dancers Laura Schandelmeier and Stephen Clapp as Monteverdi's doomed lovers. In the one-act chamber opera Savitri by Gustav Holst, based on an episode from the Hindu text, the Mahabharata, mezzo-soprano Michelle Rice will perform the role of Savitri, who wins an argument with Death and gains her husband's expired life back as a reward. Tickets: $39General/$36 Seniors/$20Students. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit The In Series at www.inseries.org. ATLAS Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington DC 20001.

Schola Cantorum: Truth from Above
The program is inspired by the Veronese painting, The Virgin and Child with Angels appearing to Saints Antony Abbot and Paul, which is currently being restored at the Chrysler Mueseum. The program includes beautiful music - secular and sacred, from various historical periods - inspired by the story of the Mother and Child of the Season. Works by Holst, Arcadelt, Stradella, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Accompanied by guitarist ANibal Acosta. Tickets: $15 - General, $10 - Sr/Stu/Mil, Children 8-12 - free w/adult. available at the door, or visit www.schola-cantorum.org to pre-order tickets by mail.
Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7 PM
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk.
Sunday, January 27, 2008, 4 PM
Trininty Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 8pm
Bay Youth Orchestras: Side by Side
All Tchaikovsky program with the Virginia Symphony and Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia. Swan Lake, 1st Scene - Dance of Swans; Symphony No. 6, Movement III; Sleeping Beauty Waltz; 1812 Overture. Special Event sponsored by the Minette & Charles Cooper Concerts Endowment. Matthew Kraemer, conductor Bay Youth Orchestra, Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students/children. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. For further information, visit our website, www.bayyouth.org Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.

Saturday, January 26, 2008, 8pm
Music for Three
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: Triple Concertos by J. S. Bach with String Quintet: Dr. JanEl B. Will, Rebecca E. Davy, Thomas M. Marshall, Organ & Harpsichord. Concert to be preceded by dinner in the Parish Hall. For reservations, call 229- 2891 at least one week prior to the concert. For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, January 27, 2008, 6pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort Benefit Concert
Invencia Piano Duo, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, will play music of Brahms, Schubert and local composers Adolphus Hailstork and Andrey Kasparov. Nataniel Zhou, pianist will also play during this concert. Freewill offerings will go to the Norfolk Chamber Consort. For information call 757-340-8420 or email office@princeofpeacevb.org Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 424 King's Grant Road, Virginia Beach, VA.

Monday, January 28, 2008, 12 noon
Noonday Concert
The January Noonday concert at Monumental United Methodist Church will feature Lance Isakson, cellist from Elizabeth City, NC. Lance is a Coast Guard pilot whose avocation is the cello. He is the principal cellist with the Elizabeth City/Albemarle Community Orchestra and has also coached with Janet Kriner. He will be accompanied by Rachel Gragson, pianist. The free concert will be followed by a light luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth.

Monday, January 28, 2007, 8pm
Tuesday, January 29, 2007, 8pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: Trio Fedele
Now for over a decade, the unique instrumental combination of Trio Fedele has offered fresh and varied repertoire to fascinated listeners in concert halls, on college campuses, and in a variety of outreach settings across the country from Maine to San Francisco. Their repertoire ranges from works of the baroque and classical masters (Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Hummel, Weber) to some of the most important music of our time. With the recent commissions and subsequent world premieres of trios by Lowell Liebermann and Charles Hoag, the group shows a strong commitment to expanding the chamber music catalog. Davis Fedele, flute; Matthew Herren, cello; Robert Koenig, piano. Haydn - Trio in D Major; Beethoven - Variations for Cello and Piano in E-flat Major; Gaubert - Three Watercolors ; Messaien - Three Watercolors; Crumb -Voice of the Whale. Tickets are $20 each. Music Professional and Student tickets are $7 for individually purchased tickets. For further information, please call our voice mail number at 757-552-1630. Visit www.feldmanchambermusic.org. Jan. 28: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. Jan. 29: Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg.

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 6pm
Lisa Edwards-Burrs Recital
Soprano Lis Edwards-Burrs' doctoral recital will feature the music of Samuel Barber and Lee Hoiby. Catholic University, Ward Recital Hall (next to the School of Music), Harewood Road, Washington, DC.

Friday, February 1, 2008, 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: Sam Dorsey
Classical guitarist Sam Dorsey brings the world to Hofheimer Theatre in a concert of folk and popular traditions. Dorsey performs solo works by Sergio Assad and Ary Barroso plus contemporary classics by Andrew York and Benjamin Verdery, and a few from Paul Simon and Chick Corea to round out the mix. Cellist Carter Melin joins Dorsey in works by Gershwin and Jobim, and tenor Robert Shoup joins Dorsey in selections by Stephen Foster. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, February 1, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, February 2, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, February 3, 2008, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony: Paganini Rhapsody
An evening filled with Russia's greatest hits concludes our portion of the Russian Festival as brilliant young conductor Edwin Outwater leads the orchestra in the fiery, sensual and lush sounds of Mussorgsky, Shostakovich and Rimsky-Korsakov and guest pianist Yakov Kasman, performs the centerpiece of the concert, Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini. Mussorgsky - Introduction to Khovantchina; Shostakovich - Symphony No. 1 in F minor; Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnole. Ticket Price:$24-$84. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Feb.1: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. Feb. 2: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Feb. 3: Sandler Center, Virginia Beach. < /p>

Saturday, February 2, 2008, 8pm
The Young Singers Project in Concert
The Virginia Chorale announces, a spectacular concert featuring the best high school vocalists in Hampton Roads and beyond. The concert will highlight choral literature spanning the centuries including the music of Brahms, Morely, Schubert, and Thompson. Matthew Kraemer, Director of the Young Singers Project and Assistant Conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, will conduct. The highly acclaimed Young Singers Project is one of the Virginia Chorale's premiere educational programs. This year's ensemble consists of talented high school singers from Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, West Point, and Yorktown. Tickets: $8/Adults, $5/Students and can be purchased by calling 627-8375 or at the door. Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 Nineteenth Street, Virginia Beach.

Saturday, February 2, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, February 3, 2008, 4pm
Die Winterreise
WordStage Vermont presents Franz Schubert's masterpiece song cycle Die Winterreise (The Winter's Journey), an epic musical journey of love, betrayal and transfiguration. Simon Chausse, Baritone; Eliza Thomas, Pianist; Tim Tavcar, Narrator. For more information phone 802-223-1279 or visit www.wordstagevt.com Tickets: $15. Feb. 2: Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier, VT. Feb. 3: St-Paul's Cathedral, Burlington, VT.

Sunday, February 3, 2008, 4pm
The Last Alleluia
Christ Episcopal Church will host " The Last Alleluia. Not a service exactly. Not a secular program. Not a recital or a presentation....but a beautiful and thoughtful listening experience.... The Last Alleluia...will feature poetry and music for the last Sunday in Epiphany. Experience contemporary poetry (some written by local writers) specifically inspired for this last Sunday before Lent. Special music will include selections that complement the poetry for this last Alleluia Hoorah before Ash Wednesday. Heidi Bloch (organ), Karen Stowe (violin), Mary C.Cole (horn), and choir will perform music on themes of peace and Epiphany and epiphanies. A quiet service of Evensong will conclude the afternoon, and the choir will sing an anthem written by Edwin Pierce, grandfather of Mrs. Dorothy Gary to highlight that service. Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street (across the corner from the Chamber of Commerce Building), Smithfield, VA (357-2826). Christ Episcopal Church is in Smithfield.

Monday, February 4, 2008, 7:30pm
VWC Concert Series: Manhattan Music Ensemble
Hailed by critics as "a grand departure from the usual," this trio is one of the most prominent, exciting and active chamber music groups in America. Grand Prize Winner of the 2007 Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition and the 2006 Plowman National Chamber Music Competition, the trio includes pianist Milana Bahl, violinist Dmitry Lukin, and cellist Dmitry Kouzov. Visit www.manhattanpianotrio.com Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Virginia Opera: Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
Virginia Opera's first-ever Russian opera in a new production with exciting directorial, performance and design talent from Russia and the Ukraine with the debut of handsome baritone Jason Detwiler in the title role, return of highly-acclaimed tenor Patrick Miller as Lensky and the anticipated return of Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever. A young and arrogant Russian aristocrat, Eugene Onegin courts tragedy when he refuses the tender love offered by beautiful Tatiana. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director : Julia Pevsner. Tatiana: Veronica Mitina; Eugene Onegin: Jason Detwiler; Lensky: Patrick Miller; Olga: Oksana Sitnitska; Prince Gremin: Todd Robinson . Performed in Russian with English Supertitles.
Norfolk: February 8, 2008, 8 pm; February 10, 2008, 2:30pm; February 13, 2008, 7:30pm; February 15, 2008, 8pm; February 17, 2008, 2:30pm. Harrison Opera House
Tickets: [$18-$99] 757-623-1223 (Southside), 757-877-2550 (Peninsula), www.vaopera.org
Fairfax: February 22, 2008, 8 pm; February 24, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts.
Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
Richmond: February 29, 2008, 8pm; March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Friday, February 8, 2008, 7:30pm
Hermine Pinson, "Dolorez" Blues: One Woman's Journey
Acclaimed poet Hermine Pinson recites and sings her poetry, accompanied by renowned guitarist Tomas Doncker and guest artists Harris Simon (keyboard), Jason Langley (bass), and Elton Bradman (drums). The ensemble will perform selections from Pinson's CD, "Changing the Changes," which includes original poems and songs created in collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa. Ms. Pinson seamlessly fuses together blues, jazz, and poetry to produce a unique and exciting experience. Admission is free, no tickets required. Call 221-1082 for more information. Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg.

Saturday, February 9, 2008, 10am-12 noon
Adrian Lucas Master Class
Adrian Lucas, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Worcester Cathedral, will be visiting Hampton Roads under the auspices of the Arts Council of England. Tidewater AGO is hosting a masterclass, in which Adrian will rehearse three episcopal choirs. The choirs singing are Christ & St. Luke's (Norfolk); St. Paul's (Norfolk) and Trinity (Portsmouth). The repertoire is three a cappella motets:Ave verum corpus - William Byrd, O salutaris hostia - Giaochino Rossini, O sacrum convivium - Olivier Messiaen. The purpose of the masterclass is for us to learn from a world-class choral conductor as he works on three very different pieces. Music directors, organists and choir members from across Hampton Roads are welcome to sit in the pews to observe and listen. There is no admission charge. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

Saturday, February 9, 2008, 3pm
Bay Youth Orchestras: Water
In cooperation with the Back Bay Restoration Foundation, performances by the Combined Junior String Orchestras, String Orchestra & Concert Orchestra. Under the batons of Beth Argiro, Christina Morton and Todd Parrish, the orchestras will present a variety of music showcasing the talents of these young musicians. The program will include: Arthur Sullivan’s Overture to the Pirates of Penzance, selections from Swan Lake by Tschaikovsky and del Borgo’s Scene de la Mer. Selections from Handel’s Water Music will be performed in the lobby prior to the performance. This is a perfect program to introduce children to classical music, as it will showcase students from 5th to 12th grade and include explanations of the music being performed in a less formal concert setting. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students/children and are available at the door or by contacting the Bay Youth Orchestras manager at 757-618-1800 or bayyouth@excite.com. For further information, visit our website, www.bayyouth.org or call the manager. Indian River H.S., 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake.

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Saturday, February 9, 2008, 8pm
Invencia Piano Duo
Duo pianists Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn will join the Johnson City Symphony for the Poulenc Concerto for two pianos. Also Hanson - Symphony #2 Romantic; Songer - Variations on a ground. For more information phone 423.926.8742. Visit www.jcsymphony.com Seeger Chapel, Milligan College, Johnson City, TN.

Sunday, February 10, 2008, 3pm
State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico
The State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico's repertoire covers the broadest range of works including Latin masters Albéniz, Rodrigo and Ponce, as well as classical European works. Music director Enrique Bátiz conducts. Bernstein Candide Overture; Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2; Sibelius Symphony No. 2. Tickets: $72, $67, $57 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Sunday, February 10, 2008, 3pm
Adrian Lucas Recital
Christ & St. Luke's Fine Arts Guild presents Adrian Lucas, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Worcester Cathedral, in a recital programmed for Lent, The Way of the Cross, a musical journey through Passiontide and Easter with readings between the pieces. Works by Mendelssohn, J.S. Bach, Messiaen, Sweelinck, Gowers and Tournemire. Reception follows. Admission is $10. Tickets are available from 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Monday—Friday at the church office and 30 minutes before the performance. For further information, contact Frances Halcrow at Christ and Saint Luke’s Church at 627-5665 x 12. Christ & St. Luke's, 560 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Virginia Opera: Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
Virginia Opera's first-ever Russian opera in a new production with exciting directorial, performance and design talent from Russia and the Ukraine with the debut of handsome baritone Jason Detwiler in the title role, return of highly-acclaimed tenor Patrick Miller as Lensky and the anticipated return of Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever. A young and arrogant Russian aristocrat, Eugene Onegin courts tragedy when he refuses the tender love offered by beautiful Tatiana. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director : Julia Pevsner. Tatiana: Veronica Mitina; Eugene Onegin: Jason Detwiler; Lensky: Patrick Miller; Olga: Oksana Sitnitska; Prince Gremin: Todd Robinson . Performed in Russian with English Supertitles.
Norfolk: February 8, 2008, 8 pm; February 10, 2008, 2:30pm; February 13, 2008, 7:30pm; February 15, 2008, 8pm; February 17, 2008, 2:30pm. Harrison Opera House
Tickets: [$18-$99] 757-623-1223 (Southside), 757-877-2550 (Peninsula), www.vaopera.org
Fairfax: February 22, 2008, 8 pm; February 24, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts.
Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
Richmond: February 29, 2008, 8pm; March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Monday, February 11, 2008, 8pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort: Meet the Composers
F. Gerard Errante and Allen Shaffer, Artistic Co-Directors; Andrey Kasparov, Artistic Director Designate. 39th Season 2007-2008. Featuring Clarion Synthesis: F. Gerard Errante, clarinet: D. Gause, clarinet/piano. Assisted by Yun Zhang, violin; Michael Daniels, cello; Oksana Lutsyshyn, piano; Lesa Bishop, violin; Matt Umlauf, viola. Works by Eric P. Mandat, Edwin Dugger, Mark Carlson, Claude Debussy, Francis Poulenc, Judith Shatin, Alex Shapiro, D. Gause. Including two world premieres. Pre-concert talk by Judith Shatin, Edwin Dugger and D. Gause discussing their respective compostions at 7:45pm. Reception following the concert by Rajput. Tickets: $20/$8 Student. Phone 222-0184. Visit www.ncconsort.org. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, Old Dominion University, Corner of Elkhorn Avenue and 49th Street, Norfolk.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 7:30pm
Pianist Lise Keiter-Brotzman
Guest pianist Lise Keiter-Brotzman has performed nation-wide and is active as a solo recitalist, collaborative artist, and soloist with orchestra. She will be presenting an all-women composers recital program. The program includes selections from Das Jahr by Fanny Mendelssohn, selections from Grandmother's Garden, op. 97 by Amy Beach, Clara Schumann's Scherzo, op. 14, Colour Suite by Madeleine Dring and Sonata in C Major, op. 7 by Maria Hester Park.
Friday, February 15, 2008, 2pm
String Quartet Coaching by Eastman doctoral student Reuben Blundell, candidate for Director of Orchestral Studies. Ferguson Hall A183.
Friday, February 15, 2008, 8pm
Faculty Recital, featuring soprano Dr. Rachel Holland and pianist Dr. Jeffrey Brown.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 7:30pm
Adrian Lucas Organ Recital
Adrian Lucas, Master of Choristers and Concert Organist from Worcester Cathedral in England, will be presenting an organ recital. There is no admission fee for the concert but a free will offering will be collected. St. Bede Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg.

Thursday, February 14, 2008, 11am
VWC Concert Series: Duo Jota-A, Romanza III
Violinist Jorge Aguirre and pianist Lee Jordan Anders present a program of Romantic music for a Valentine's Day celebration. Free; no reservations necessary. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Thursday, February 14, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare's tales of forbidden love fired the imaginations of music's greatest composers and songwriters - from Tchaikovsky to Cole Porter. Passionate Pops complete with actors, singers, and multimedia! Matthew Kraemer, conductor, Guest Vocalists, Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Ticket:s $25-$85. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Ferguson Center for the Arts - Newport News.

Friday, February 15, 2008, 7:30pm
A Romantic Evening with Robert Hodge
Woodside High School Band and Visual Ensemble Association present renowned pianist and entertainer Robert Hodge. Proceeds benefit Woodside High School Band program. Tickets $20. Phone 870-1819 or email rhodge021508@cox.net Woodside High School Auditorium, 13450 Woodside Lane, Newport News.

Friday, February 15, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8pm
Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Duo Melis
The Tidewater Classical Guitar Society is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1984 to provide cultural and educational opportunities to those interested in the classical guitar. The Society presents a season of performances by many of the world's best known and most outstanding guitarists and lutenists. Mandolin and balalaika have also been featured. As a part of the TCGS mission, the Society sponsors master classes by many of the concert performers and promotes guitar and lute education, while TCGS members perform many outreach concerts free of charge to the community. Tickets: $20; $15 Students/Teachers/Seniors/Military. For ticket reservations, call 627-6229, Norfolk; 566-3304, Williamsburg. Feb. 15: Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, Williamsburg. Feb. 16: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art , Norfolk.

Saturday, February 16, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Eastern Shore Concert
Sponsored by the Arts Council of the Eastern Shore. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Visit www.tomthumbworkshops.com or call (757) 442-3545 for more information. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Nandua High School - Onley, VA.

Sunday, February 17, 2008, 3:30pm
Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Celebration of Black History
The Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan, in cooperation with the Powhatan Chapter of the NAACP present, Lift Every Voice and Sing, A Celebration of Black History, an afternoon of song, dance and the spoken word featuring the Virginia State University Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Johnnella L. Edmonds, accompanied by Mr. Buckner Gamby, the Vashti Dance Project under the artistic direction of Ms. Fatima Logan, a local childen's choir and presentations by local Powhatan leaders and community children. History aficionados, music lovers, adults and especially children are invited to attend this informative and entertaining event that is free to the public. Admission is free and open to all. Visit www.artsofpowhatan.org. Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

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Sunday, February 17, 2008, 7pm
Invencia Piano Duo
The Invencia Piano Duo, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, will appear in concert at Huguenot Road Baptist Church. Visit www.hrbcrichmond.org Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 West Huguenot Road, (Chesterfield County), Richmond, VA 23235.

Choir Director and Accompanist Positions
Olive Branch Christian Church in Toano is seeking a Choir Director and Accompanist. For details of these two positions contact the Worship Committee at 757.566.8364. Olive Branch Christian Church , 9001 Richmond Road Toano, VA 23168

Fiddler on the Roof Auditions
Open auditions for the award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Jerome Robbins. Saturday, February 23, 2008, 1 -4 p.m. at Christ and Saint Luke's Church, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk. Needed: Large Cast (ages 8-80). Bring a selection to sing. An accompanist will be provided. For information call 623-1932. This a Fine Arts Guild Production at Christ and Saint Luke's Church. Performance dates are May 14-17, 2008.

Monday, February 18, 2008, 8pm
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 8pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: The Gryphon Trio
Celebrating their 15th anniversary season, Canada's pre-eminent ensemble, the Gryphon Trio, Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Roman Borys, cello; Jamie Parker, piano, continues to delight audiences around the globe. Their celebrated recordings include works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Lalo, and Shostakovich. With a strong commitment to expanding the piano trio repertoire, the Trio has commissioned and premiered over 40 works. Tickets are $20 each. Music Professional and Student tickets are $7 for individually purchased tickets. For further information, please call our voice mail number at 757-552-1630. Visit www.feldmanchambermusic.org. Feb. 18: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. Feb. 19: Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg.

Monday, February 18 2008, 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 8pm
Classical Trombone Concert
Visiting Trombone Artist Ken Shifrin and Virginia Commonwealth University Trombone professor Ross Walter, Old Dominion University Trombone professor Mike Hall with ODU Harpsichordist, Lee Teply and ODU Diehn String Quintet coached by Leslie Frittelli. This unique concert features Concerti for Two Alto Trombones and String Orchestra by Franz Joseph Haydn, Michael Haydn and Leopold Mozart, Sonata for Three Trombones by Daniel Speer, and the Dvorak String Quintet. Free and open to the public. Feb. 18: Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Feb. 19: Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, 922 Park Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23284.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 10am
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 10am
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 10:15am
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10am
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 10am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert: Science of Sound!
Education & Community Event Young People's Concert: Science of Sound! Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Ticket:s $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Feb. 19 & 20 Ferguson Center for the Arts - Newport News. Feb. 26 - 28: Chrysler Hall - Norfolk.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 7:30pm
Music of Rich Moriarty
Music Composition Student Recital. Mr. Moriarty is a student of Adolphus Hailstork. Works: Fanfare, Fantasy and Fughetta for Organ, Trumpet and Timpani (Jim Kosnik, organ; David Vonderheide, trumpet; David Walker, Timpani). Grandad's Playful Suite for Wind Quintet and Percussion (Patti Watters, flute; Carol Zeisler, oboe; Gerry Errante, clarinet; Laura Leisring, bassoon; Marlene Ford, horn; Dale Lazarre, percussion). String Quartet in D minor ( Lucy Manning, violin I; Ana Dobrzyn, violin II; Stacy Migliozzi, viola; Leslie Frittelli, cello). Piano Sonata in C minor (Amanda Halstead, pianist). Selections from Dramatic Cantata "Young Fellow My Lad" featuring Nancy Klein (soprano), Chip Broadbent (baritone) and the ODU Madrigal Singers. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Building, 49th Street and Elkhorn Ave., O.D.U, Norfolk.

Date Change
Thursday, February 21, 2008, 8pm formerly Friday, February 22
Music of African American Composers Concert
Hampton University 80th Anniversary Concert Series: Symphonic Winds and HU Concert Band Davis and Holmes, Conducting. A Celebration of Black History Month. Ogden Hall, Hampton University Campus, Hampton, VA.

Virginia Opera: Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
Virginia Opera's first-ever Russian opera in a new production with exciting directorial, performance and design talent from Russia and the Ukraine with the debut of handsome baritone Jason Detwiler in the title role, return of highly-acclaimed tenor Patrick Miller as Lensky and the anticipated return of Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever. A young and arrogant Russian aristocrat, Eugene Onegin courts tragedy when he refuses the tender love offered by beautiful Tatiana. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director : Julia Pevsner. Tatiana: Veronica Mitina; Eugene Onegin: Jason Detwiler; Lensky: Patrick Miller; Olga: Oksana Sitnitska; Prince Gremin: Todd Robinson . Performed in Russian with English Supertitles.
Fairfax: February 22, 2008, 8 pm; February 24, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts. Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
Richmond: February 29, 2008, 8pm; March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Friday, February 22, 2008, 8pm
Pianist, Xiayin Wang
Acclaimed Chinese pianist, Xiayin Wang, direct from her triumphant Carnegie Hall debut, makes her first Virginia appearance at the Kimball Theatre. She will play masterworks from Scarlatti, Prokofiev, Chopin, Gershwin, Scriabin and Ravel. Critics have lauded her artistry: "a pristine technique and a fine sense of style . . . exuberant, robust, confident performance."-New York Sun. General admission $20, Seniors/Students $18. Call 1-800-HISTORY for prices and reservations. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Friday, February 22, 2008, 8pm
French Chamber Orchestra
L'Orchestre de Chambre Francais, acclaimed as one of France's best chamber orchestras, was founded in 1989 and is now based in Senlis, near Paris, where it is the resident orchestra of the 18th century Theatre Imperial in Compiege. The French Chamber Orchestra is an exquisite classical ensemble that is equally at home with baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary music, and takes a particular pleasure in bringing forgotten masterpieces to life. Tickets: $27.50 Adult, $16.50 Student. Willett Hall Box Office 757-393-5460; visit www.willetthall.com. www.ticketmaster.com.Willett Hall, 3701 Willett Dr., Portsmouth.

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 11am-1pm
Pianist, Xiayin Wang Lecture/Performance
Discussion and demonstration on "The 1889 World's Fair: Asian Musical Influences". She will also talk about the differences in musical training and performance in China & America and her experiences as a young performing artist. Open to the public. Ewell Recital Hall inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street), College of William and Mary, Williamsburg.

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 7pm
Russian Revelry: A Magical Gala Evening
Virginia Opera's Saturday evening black-tie fundraising gala begins at 7pm with a Cossack cocktail hour followed by dinner at 8, all intertwined with live performances by thrilling Virginia Opera artists and renowned Russian Balalaika players. Gala tickets are $250 per person. RSVP deadline is Feb. 13, 2008. Proceeds from the gala benefit Virginia Opera programs in Northern Virginia, including its nationally recognized education program, which last year reached out to more than 33,600 students from schools throughout the area. For more information, call Virginia Opera at 1-866-673-7282 ext. 3318 or visit www.vaopera.org/events. George Mason University's Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 8pm
Faculty Recital: Organist Dr. Stephen Cook.
Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Admission free.
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7:30pm
University Band under the direction of Brantley Douglas and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mark Reimer. Ferguson Concert Hall. Admission free.

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 8pm
French Organ Masters
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: Prelude and Fugue in B Major by Marcel Dupré, Symphony VI by C. M. Widor. Dr. JanEl B. Will and Dr. Stephen Z. Cook, Organists. Concert to be preceded by dinner in the Parish Hall. For reservations, call 229- 2891 at least one week prior to the concert. For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Saturday, February 23, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: Vespers
The Virginia Chorale continues its Season of Dreams with guest conductor Donald McCullough. The haunting and ethereal sounds of Rachmaninoff's Vespers will transport you to another world! Performed a cappella by a double chorus, this is a concert not to be missed. This performance is part of a Virginia-wide Russian Festival. Tickets: $10-$32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 757-627-8375 or at the door.Visit the Virginia Chorale website at www.vachorale.org. Feb. 23: Blessed Sacrament Church, 6400 Newport Ave., Norfolk. Feb. 24: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg.

Date Change
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 3pm
Tea Party with Babar
Arts Enter Cape Charles presents the L'Histoire de Babar - the Story of Babar with piano interpretation by Lee Jordan-Anders, images of the story shown on the big screen, and narration by Sheila Cardano. Tea and refreshments will be served. Admission is just $5 per person! Call (757) 331-2787 or visit www.ArtsEnterCapeCharles.org for more details. Historic Palace Theaetre, 305 Mason Ave., Cape Charles, VA. An easy, one hour drive from Virginia Beach.

Community Music Academy 2007-2008 Season-Music Around the World
The community music academy was founded to provide private non-credit music instruction to children and adults in most instruments and voice, These classes are taught by some of the best known and highly trained professionals in the region. Most of these teachers are drawn from the ODU music department faculty, the Virginia Symphony or other of the region's most prestigious institutions. Our instructors hold degrees in music and specialize in the instruments that they teach. Students may participate in the Community Music Academy recitals held in Chandler Recital Hall at the end of each semester. For more information call 683-4075.
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 3pm
Guitar instructors Joshua Lessard and Robert Esperat join to provide an afternoon of "all things guitar" in solo, duo, and ensemble repertoire. Both are former graduates of the Old Dominion University School of Music and are two of the most sought area instructors for children, teens, and adults. Joshua Lessard has been affiliated with CMA since 1996. He is a commissioned composer and experienced educator. Robert Esperat has been affiliated with CMA since 1998 teaching electric and acoustic guitar. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk.

Sunday, February 24, 2008, 3pm
Symphonicity: Sing for Joy
Symphonicity, The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, continues its 27th Season with its annual choral program. Virginia Children's Chorus, Carol Thomas Downing, Music Director; Symphonicity Chorus, Deborah Carr, Choirmaster; Members of the Old Dominion University Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Nancy Klein. Soloists Emily Stauch, soprano, and Walter Swan, baritone. Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a; Poulenc: Gloria; Rutter: Mass of the Children. Phone 757-671-8611 or visit www.symphonicity.org Tickets may be purchased at the concert also. Individual tickets are available only through Sandler Center-call 757-385-2787 (ARTS) or visit www.sandlercenter.org Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Town Center, Virginia Beach, 23462.

Sunday, February 24, 2008, 4pm
Timothy Olbrych, classical guitar & Judith Olbrych, soprano
Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, Candlelight Concert Series presents guitarist Timothy Olbrych and soprano Judith Olbrych. Featuring works by John Dowland, Thomas Campion, Matyas Seiber, Agustin Barrios Mangoré, Joaquin Rodrigo, John Duarte, and folksong arrangements by Benjamin Britten. Join us for this delightful afternoon of rarely heard repertoire presented in the lovely sanctuary of Great Bridge Presbyterian Church. All concerts are open to the public. A free will offering will be accepted, and a nursery will be provided. Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23322. The church is located directly across the street from the Chesapeake municipal complex. For information, please call 547-4706.

Sunday, February 24, 2008, 5pm
Dr. James Kosnik Organ Recital
Dr. James Kosnik, Professor of Music at Old Dominion University and Organist/Choirmaster at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Norfolk, will give an organ recital, performing on the church's 64-rank Johannus organ (Netherlands). Music of Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bach, WIdor and Callahan. Wine & cheese reception will follow the concert. Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach (near the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Sentara Bayside Hospital).

Postponed
Chorus Auditions for Verdi's opera Aida
It's time to prepare for the 2008 TodiMusicFest! Chorus Auditions for Verdi's opera Aida are scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at Baylake United Methodist Church (4300 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach), beginning at Noon. Please prepare a vocal solo that complements your voice -- preferably in a foreign language (The opera will be sung in Italian). An accompanist will be provided. Call or email Carin Cowell at 406-0716 (carincc@cox.net) by March 1 to schedule an audition appointment. Rehearsals begin mid-June and performance dates are July 25 and 27, 2008. If you've auditioned in the past, you need not re-audition, unless you want to sing for the management team, again. You must, however, notify me that you'd like to be considered for the 2008 chorus (no later than March 1). We will be hiring a total of 40 singers. All positions are paid. If you know of other singers who might be interested in auditioning, please forward this email to them. I look forward to hearing from you. Carin Cowell,TodiMusicFest Chorus Contractor.

Monday, February 25, 2008, 12 noon
Monumental Noonday Concert
The concert will feature Karen Gearreald, a multi-talented singer and pianist from Norfolk. Karen's program will cover a wide range of musical styles from Mozart to Gershwin. A light lunch will be served following the concert in the fellowship hall of the church for a fee of $5.00. For details call the church at 397-1297. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth.

Monday, February 25, 2008, 7:30pm
Furman Singers
The internationally acclaimed Furman Singers of Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, will present a concert of varied choral repertory. This outstanding choral ensemble of 83 singers is conducted by Dr. Bingham Vick who is in his 28th year as conductor. Performance sites include Philadelphia, Pa. and Washington, D. C. as well as cities south and west of Hampton Roads. There will be no admission charged but a freewill offering will be taken to help defray expenses of the concert. If further information is needed, please call the church at 757-484-2351. Churchland Baptist Church, 3031 Churchland Boulevard (Western Branch Borough), Chesapeake.

Monday, February 25, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: Song and Dance with the Virginia Chamber Players
The Virginia Chamber Players, all principal members of the Virginia Symphony Chorus, perform to critical acclaim wherever they appear and are featured annually in the Virginia Arts Festival. As a collaborating ensemble, they have performed with artists Andre-Michel Schub, Richard Stoltzman, and Nathaniel Rosen, and are heard frequently on NPR's Performance Today. Jean F. Naderman - A Favorite Air of Mozart's, Ernest Bloch - Concertino, Ferenc Farkas - Rumanian Folk Dances; Charles Rochester Young - Song of the Lark; Ralph Vaughn Williams - Six Studies in English Folksong, Andre Jolivet - Petite Suite in 5 movements. Debra Wendells Cross, flute, Beverly Kane Baker, viola, Barbara Chapman, harp, and Charles Woodward, pianist. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 10:15am
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 10am
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 10am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert: Science of Sound!
Education & Community Event Young People's Concert: Science of Sound! Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Ticket:s $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 7:30pm
University Band under the direction of Brantley Douglas and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mark Reimer. Ferguson Concert Hall. Admission free.

Thursday, February 28, 2008, 8pm
Di Wu, pianist
Since her debut with the Beijing Philharmonic at age fourteen, Di Wu has been a frequent prizewinner at international and national piano competitions. She plays "with panache and finely etched detail"(The Washington Post) and with "style, sensitivity and dexterity" (The Connecticut Post). Ms. Wu has toured extensively in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the United States, performing at the Mozart Gesellschaft Dortmund, the Busoni International Piano Festival, and with such orchestras as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Pops. Di Wu is represented by Astral Artistic Services. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. Call 221-1082 for more information. Ewell Recital Hall is located on the William and Mary campus inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street, Williamsburg.

Friday, February 29, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: Town Mountain
Asheville based Town Mountain returns with their popular blend of bluegrass and roots country. Town Mountain is headed by lead singer and songwriter Robert Greer, named Western North Carolina Vocalist of the Year in '03, with Philip Barker, mandolin, Jesse Langlais, banjo, Barrett Smith, bass, and a surprise guest on fiddle. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Virginia Opera: Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin
Virginia Opera's first-ever Russian opera in a new production with exciting directorial, performance and design talent from Russia and the Ukraine with the debut of handsome baritone Jason Detwiler in the title role, return of highly-acclaimed tenor Patrick Miller as Lensky and the anticipated return of Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever. A young and arrogant Russian aristocrat, Eugene Onegin courts tragedy when he refuses the tender love offered by beautiful Tatiana. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director : Julia Pevsner. Tatiana: Veronica Mitina; Eugene Onegin: Jason Detwiler; Lensky: Patrick Miller; Olga: Oksana Sitnitska; Prince Gremin: Todd Robinson . Performed in Russian with English Supertitles.
Richmond: February 29, 2008, 8pm; March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

NEW
Saturday, March 1, 2008, 1pm
Annual Bachathon Concert
American Guild of Organists, Tidewater Chapter presents the Annual Bachathon Concert, playing the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, in annual segments, on a Saturday near to his birthday. The six "Schubler" Chorales and four Grand Toccatas.
Toccata in C, BWV 564. Dr. Rachel Gragson, organist. Monumental United Methodist Church, Portsmouth.
Schubler Chorale Preludes. 1. Wachet auf, BWV 645 Dan Moerder, organist. Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church, Hampton
Schubler Chorale Preludes. 2. Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 646, "Dorian"Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 538 John Siderius, organist. St. John's Episcopal Church, Hampton
Schubler Chorale Preludes. 3. Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten, BWV 647 4. Meine seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565. Agnes French, organist. Williamsburg Baptist Church.
Schubler Chorale Preludes. 5. Ach bleb bei uns, BWV 649 Rebecca E. Davy, organist.
Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg
Schubler Chorale Preludes. 6. Kommst du nun, Jesu, BWV 650 Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C, BWV 564 Dr. Martin Sunderland, organist. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hampton.

Saturday, March 1, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Big Band Hit Parade
Be there for an unforgettable "Moonlight Serenade." Hit Parade memories of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, a tribute to Judy Garland and more. Get ready to swing! Michael Berkowitz, conductor; Lynn Roberts, vocalist. Tickets: $25-$85. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall - Norfolk.

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Sunday, March 2, 2008,4pm
Children's Choir Festival
Virginia Children's Chorus & Emmanuel Episcopal Church Present a Children's Choir Festival featuring Children's Choirs from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. John's Episcopal Church, Peninsula Children's Chorus, Virginia Children's Chorus. This concert is a benefit for H.E.L.P. (Hampton Ecumenical Lodgings & Provisions) and the Virginia Children's Chorus Scholarship Fund for Hampton Students. A free-will donation will be collected during the concert. No Tickets or Reservations Necessary. Call Emmanuel Episcopal Church for more information: 723-8144. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 179 East Mercury Blvd., Hampton.

Sunday, March 2, 2008, 4pm
Bellissima! Spring Concert
Bellissima! is an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. Deborah L. Carr, Artistic Director, Conductor and Founder. All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Boulevard, Newport News.

Belissima Spring Concert Season 2008: Gentle Women, Brilliant Creations
Bellissima! (Italian for "most beautiful") is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region: an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. We are a non-profit ensemble that brings the magic of our unique sound to various audiences and communities throughout the region. We invite you to come to one of our upcoming concerts and experience "the most beautiful music sung by the most beautiful singers for the most beautiful audiences!" All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Visit bellissimachorale.org
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 4pm
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News.
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 4pm
First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Westminster Canterbury 3100 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4pm
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk,

ODU Department of Music March Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, March 3, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert: The Tallis Scholars
In existence for over 30 years, The Tallis Scholars are without rival in the glorious sound world of Renaissance polyphony. Their beautifully blended choral sound calls to mind the magnificent stained glass windows of the mighty cathedrals of Europe. Under the tireless and inspirational direction of the Oxford-educated scholar, Peter Phillips, the Tallis Scholars are among the busiest ensembles in the world, with over 50 award-winning recordings on the Gimmel label, and regular tours throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Their annual concerts consistently receive rave reviews and draw capacity crowds. They have performed for members of the English Royal Family and for the Pope at a special concert at the Vatican. Their recent DVD release, "Playing Elizabeth's Tune: The Tallis Scholars Sing William Byrd." has received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. 683-5305 $10 ODU Students, $25 General.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 12:30pm.
Diehn Residency, Tallis Scholar master class, 683-4061.
Monday, March 17, 2008, 4pm
Clinic/masterclass: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17, 7:30pm
Visiting artist: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, CREO collaboration: The Synergy of Dance, Visual Arts and Music. The performance is a collaborative project of CREO, Old Dominion University Contemporary Music Ensemble and the Second Wind Dance Company under the direction of Beverly Cordoba Duane and ODU sculptor Peter Eudenbach. The concert will include works by Giacinto Scelsi, David Sawer and a premiere of a work by Andrey Kasparov for 13 dancers, string quartet and duduk, an Armenian wind instrument. 683-5305 $10 ODU Students, $15 General. University Theatre.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 2:30pm
The Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition Judging, Bart van Oort adjudicator, 683-4061.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3pm
Bart van Oort Master Class for Winners of the Classical Period Piano Competition
Netherlands fortepianist, Teacher and Recording Artist Bart van Oort will give a master class for selected winners co-sponsored by the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum. Both the final competition and the master class are open to the public. 683-4061.
Monday, March 31, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Bart van Oort, Forte Piano. Bart van Oort completing his modern piano degree in 1983 and studied forte-piano with Stanley Hoogland at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won both first prize and the special "Audience" prize at the Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. He subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University and received a doctor of musical arts degree in historical performance practice in 1993. He has been a prolific recording artist, as well as recitalist, with roughly 40 recordings to date. His repertoire runs from Haydn, whose complete piano trios he has recorded, to the romantic era, with recordings of Chopin, Field and their lesser-known contemporaries. He recently completed an eight-year project producing the complete keyboard works of Mozart, a collection which includes many pieces hitherto unrecorded. 683-5305. $10 ODU Students, $15 General. Tickets for this event are available in the lobby of the University Theatre Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., telephone 683.3505; or in the atrium of the Diehn Center on the day of the event.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 12:30-1:30pm
Jeanette Winsor: Women Composers from the Medieval Era to the Present
Jeanette Winsor will talk about Hildegard de Bingen and Countess of Dia, playing CD's of an example of their songs. She will also talk about Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Marianne von Martinez, Maria Theresa von Paradis, Maria Agata Szymanowska, Clara Wieck Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cecile Chaminade, Amy March Beach and Dorothy Rudd Moore. She will play a piano piece by each and will tie in what as happened through history on public sentiment, education and career possibilities. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in the Theater of Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 8:30pm
Jon Robert Cart, Tenor, Recital
Narciso Solero, piano; Rowan University String Quartet. Works include Bellini - Tre Ariette, Wagner - Wesendonk Lieder, Liszt - Petrarch Sonnets, Ravel - 5 Greek Songs, Vaughan-Williams - On Wenlock Edge Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, NYC.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 8 pm
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 8 pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #3
Kodaly: Dances of Galanta; Dvorak: Serenade, Op 44, D Minor; Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1, Op. 26 in G Minor, David Kim, violin.Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Tickets: $42/$37; Students: $7 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857), via e-mail, williamsburgsymphonia@williamsburgsymphonia.org or postal mail, or at the theatre.
Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Thursday, March 6, 2008,12:30pm
Subito Innovations: A Taste of Contemporary Compositions
Students of Old Dominion University music faculty member Dr. Andrey Kasparov will present a concert of works by Allan Blank, Timothy Melbinger, Witold Lutoslawski and Grazyna Bacewicz. Allan Blank's manuscripts are a part of the Contemporary Music Research Collection and Timothy Melbinger's compositions are held in the New Music Performance Collection of the Old Dominion University Libraries' Diehn Composers Room. University Libraries' Diehn Composers Room, Room 189, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, 49th Street and Elkhorn Ave., ODU, Norfolk. This event is free and open to the public and is made possible by a grant from the F. Ludwig Diehn Music Fund of the Norfolk Foundation. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hogue, Instruction and Music Collections Librarian, at 683-4131.

Thursday, March 6, 2008, 7:30pm
Camerata Bariloche
No Argentine chamber group has had such a sustained, regular and brilliant existence as the Camerata Bariloche, which can proudly show a luxurious international career enriched by a gratifying artistic success. Created in 1967, its first conductor was Alberto Lysy, who was succeeded by Rubén González and Elías Khayat. Since 1992 the musical director is Fernando Hasaj. The group is composed by almost twenty musicians, selected among the best in Argentina, and its artistic background is made up of no less than 2,500 concerts and some thirty recordings, done in different parts of the world. The Chamber Orchestra in residence at the renowned Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires. www.cameratabariloche.com.ar Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Thursday, March 6, 2008, 7:30pm
Ronan Tynan
As a member of the world famous Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his amazing voice and irresistible appeal. With the ability to simultaneously console and inspire, Tynan's career has landed him in the spotlight for his performances at Yankee Stadium singing "God Bless America," and at Ronald Reagan's funeral where 35 million viewers heard him sing "Amazing Grace." Tynan's solo debut at the Ferguson Center will showcase signature hits including "The Impossible Dream" and "Danny Boy," as well as music from his latest CD, The Dawning of the Day. Tickets: $47, 42, 37 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Friday, March 7, 2008, 8pm
Notre Dame University Men's Glee Club
The Notre Dame University Men's Glee Club will be on their spring tour and are under the direction of Daniel C. Stowe. Their program will feature works that survey a broad range of music from the Medieval period to contemporary. The concert is free and open to the public. An offering will be received. Call 757-229-7723 for more information.St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road (outside the Williamsburg city limits).

Friday, March 7, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony: James Galway!
Here's your chance to recapture your childhood with the engaging Sir James Galway and the Virginia Symphony as we invite you to go dancing to Rossini's Cinderella, be enchanted by the story telling of Kodaly's Hary Janos and be beguiled by the sounds of Pied Piper James Galway as he leads a parade of young flutists and dancing rats in Corigliano's Pied Piper Fantasy. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Sir James Galway, flute. Ticket Price:$27-$87. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. March 7: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. March 8: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.March 9: Sandler Center, Virginia Beach.

Belissima Spring Concert Season 2008: Gentle Women, Brilliant Creations
Bellissima! (Italian for "most beautiful") is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region: an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. We are a non-profit ensemble that brings the magic of our unique sound to various audiences and communities throughout the region. We invite you to come to one of our upcoming concerts and experience "the most beautiful music sung by the most beautiful singers for the most beautiful audiences!" All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Visit bellissimachorale.org
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 4pm
First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Westminster Canterbury 3100 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4pm
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk,

Saturday, March 8, 2008, 6:30pm
A Night to Remember: Spring Forward with The Academy of Music
The Academy of Music Faculty Recital and Silent Auction. Set your clocks forward after hearing wonderful music, enjoying delicious food and drink and bidding on wonderful auction items. Musicians performing including Ann Scott Davis, Rachel Crumbly, Joanne Robinson, Carter Melin, Christine Allison and more. Doors open at 6:30, Recital begins at 7:00p.m. For more information on tickets, performers or auction items, please call Karen Dixon at 627-0967.Ohef Sholom Temple, 530 Raleigh Road, Norfolk

Saturday, March 8, 2008, 8pm
The Bruton Concerto Soloists
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: Music by J. S. Bach. Rebecca E. Davy, Harpsichordist, Thomas Lindsay, Artistic Director, Jeff Jacobsen, Conductor. Concert to be preceded by dinner in the Parish Hall. For reservations, call 229- 2891 at least one week prior to the concert. For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, March 9, 2008, 4pm
The Washington Chorus: Lux Aeterna : English and American Choral Masterworks
Britten's delightful Rejoice in the Lamb reflects Christopher Smart's joyous and playful text. American composer Morten Lauriden's luminous Lux Aeterna is rapidly becoming a classic in the choral repertoire and is complemented and contrasted on this program by the brilliant dazzle of Tarik O'Regan's Dorchester Canticles for chorus, virtuoso organ, harp and percussion. Britten REJOICE IN THE LAMB; Lauridsen LUX AETERNA; O'Regan DORCHESTER CANTICLES. Joshua Habermann, conductor William Neil, organ. Single ticket prices range from $15 to $55. Tickets of English and American Choral Masterworks can be purchased by calling the TWC office at 202.342.6221 National City Christian Church, Thomas Circle, Northwest DC.

Sunday, March 9, 2008, 7pm
La Traviata
Teatro Lirico d'Europa Verdi's La Traviata tells the story of the beautiful Parisian courtesan Violetta, who devoted herself to decadent pleasures. But at a young man's sincere declaration of love, Violetta realizes the emptiness of her frivolous existence. She gives up everything for love, pursuing a romantic reverie that leads to tragic consequences. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets: $49, $43, $39 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Sunday, March 9, 2008, 3pm
Lisa Relaford Coston in Recital
One of Tidewater's most beloved singers in a program of sacred songs with Allen Shaffer at the piano. Music of Beethoven, Bach, Respighi, Adams and Ives. A highlight of the concert will be the inclusion of a selection of the "Biblical Songs" by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak and several Negro Spirituals arranged by Harry T. Burleigh. Reception follows. Admission is $10.00. Phone 627-5665. Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Onley Road, Norfolk, VA.

Sunday, March 9, 2008,7:30pm
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 7:30pm
Fauré Requiem
Experience the richness and warmth of Faure's beloved "Requiem" in its original, intimate setting for chamber orchestra, as performed by Hampton Roads' premiere youth musicians and guest musicians from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Also on this program are selected choral and instrumental works, showcasing the very best of these two ensembles. Support provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Community Engagement Program. Tickets $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors. For more information call Virginia Children's Chorus at 440-9100.March 9: Larchmont United Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk.March 16: Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St. (at High St.), Portsmouth.

ODU Department of Music March Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, March 17, 2008, 4pm
Clinic/masterclass: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17, 7:30pm
Visiting artist: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, CREO collaboration: The Synergy of Dance, Visual Arts and Music. The performance is a collaborative project of CREO, Old Dominion University Contemporary Music Ensemble and the Second Wind Dance Company under the direction of Beverly Cordoba Duane and ODU sculptor Peter Eudenbach. The concert will include works by Giacinto Scelsi, David Sawer and a premiere of a work by Andrey Kasparov for 13 dancers, string quartet and duduk, an Armenian wind instrument. 683-5305 $10 ODU Students, $15 General. University Theatre.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 2:30pm
The Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition Judging, Bart van Oort adjudicator, 683-4061.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3pm
Bart van Oort Master Class for Winners of the Classical Period Piano Competition
Netherlands fortepianist, Teacher and Recording Artist Bart van Oort will give a master class for selected winners co-sponsored by the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum. Both the final competition and the master class are open to the public. 683-4061.
Monday, March 31, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Bart van Oort, Forte Piano. Bart van Oort completing his modern piano degree in 1983 and studied forte-piano with Stanley Hoogland at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won both first prize and the special "Audience" prize at the Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. He subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University and received a doctor of musical arts degree in historical performance practice in 1993. He has been a prolific recording artist, as well as recitalist, with roughly 40 recordings to date. His repertoire runs from Haydn, whose complete piano trios he has recorded, to the romantic era, with recordings of Chopin, Field and their lesser-known contemporaries. He recently completed an eight-year project producing the complete keyboard works of Mozart, a collection which includes many pieces hitherto unrecorded. 683-5305. $10 ODU Students, $15 General. Tickets for this event are available in the lobby of the University Theatre Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., telephone 683.3505; or in the atrium of the Diehn Center on the day of the event.

Belissima Spring Concert Season 2008: Gentle Women, Brilliant Creations
Bellissima! (Italian for "most beautiful") is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region: an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. We are a non-profit ensemble that brings the magic of our unique sound to various audiences and communities throughout the region. We invite you to come to one of our upcoming concerts and experience "the most beautiful music sung by the most beautiful singers for the most beautiful audiences!" All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Visit bellissimachorale.org
Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Westminster Canterbury 3100 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4pm
Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk,

Monday, March 10, 2008, 8pm
Williamsburg Choral Guild: Sailing the Fair Isles
Williamsburg Choral Guild, Jay BeVille, conductor. Three works by British masters performed with orchestra in a spectacular new venue, with superb acoustics, great sight lines and comfortable seats! Works include the regional U.S. premiere of Charles Villiers Stanford's Songs of the Fleet featuring baritone Christopher Mooney and two works by Stanford's student Ralph Vaughan Williams, Toward the Unknown Region (set to poetry by Walt Whitman) and Benedicite, featuring soprano Kara Charise Harman. Venue: CrossWalk Community Church (formerly, The Music Theatre), 7575 Richmond Road (2 miles west of The Williamsburg Pottery), Williamsburg . Tickets: $12.50 each ($15 at door), Students $7.50. Tickets for individual concerts may be purchased at: The Coffeehouse, Williamsburg Crossing, Massey's Camera Shop, Merchants Square, Old Chickahominy House, Jamestown Road. To purchase individual tickets by mail phone 757-220-1808 visit www.williamsburgchoralguild.org

Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 10am
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:30am
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert
Science of Sound! - Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. March 11: Regent University Theater - VA Beach. March 27: Johnson Theater, Norfolk Academy - Virginia Beach. April 1: Willett Hall - Portsmouth.

Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Pianist Xiayin Wang
Fresh from her stunning debut at Carnegie Hall, Ms.Wang will play works of Ravel, Chopin, Prokofiev and Scriabin. Marquis Classics just released her CD, "Introducing Xiayin Wang" and Naxos, the world's leading classical music label has signed her to record an all Scriabin CD. Tickets: $25. Ticket Office: 757-594-8752 or Ticketmaster.com Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.

Thursday, March 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Friday, March 14, 2008, 7:30pm
Virginia Symphony: The Grand Tour: Music from Germany and Russia
Böhme - Sextet in E-flat minor, Op. 60, Prokofiev - Quintet in G minor for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, and Bass, Op. 39, Beethoven - String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2, Rasumovsky, Vaughan Williams - selections from Blake Songs. Ticket Price:$20. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. March 13: Historic Freight Shed - Yorktown. March14: Smithfield Little Theatre - Smithfield.

Friday, March 14 & Saturday, March 15, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 16, 2:30pm
Gluck: Orfeo Ed Euridice
The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal Music Department and Instrumental Music Department presents Gluck's opera Orfeo Ed Euridice, in Italian with English titles. Three casts will alternate for this first complete opera performed in the original language by GSA students. It promises to be a major event for GSA's 20th Anniversary year. Tickets: $15. Old Dominion University Theatre, Hampton Blvd and 46th Street, Norfolk.

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 3pm
Mikhail Svetlov, Bass
Internationally known bass Mikhail Svetlov has appeared at La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. He is recognized as one of the greatest bass vocalists in the in the world today. Mr. Svetlov will perform in a program of arias by Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Gounod, Donizetti, Moussorgsky and Tchaikovsky. Reception will follow the concert. Admission: $40. Checks payable to Ms. Cynthia Tremblay, Casa Maria Concerts, 280 Ortman Drive, Greenwood, VA 22943. For Further information please call 434-962-5540; 540-456-6450.

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 7pm
Virginia Chorale Spring Gala: Sabor Latino/Latin Flavor!
This festive affair features the live band San Quatro, free salsa lessons and dance demonstrations by champion Latin ballroom dancers from the Mambo Room, savory south-of- the-border food, and a silent auction. Funds raised during the event will support Virginia Chorale education programs including the Young Singers Project, an elite high school ensemble, and the Summer Choral Academy, a training program for students of all abilities. This promises to be a fun, exciting, and rewarding event - the public is invited and encouraged to attend and take part in helping the Virginia Chorale provide quality educational programs to the youth of Hampton Roads. Visit the Chorale's website at www.vachorale.org Tickets are $40 per person and $350 for a group of 10. Call (757) 627-8374 to purchase tickets. This event is anticipated to sell out. French Quarter Room of the Radisson Hotel, 700 Monticello Ave., Norfolk

Saturday, March 15, 2009, 7:30pm
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble: Travels in Europe
The Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble, Dr. Marvin Western - Artistic Director and Conductor. Works include Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna by Franz von Suppe; Siegfried's Rhine Journey by Richard Wagner; Warsaw Concerto by Richard Addinsell, Carl Harris, Piano; Valdres by Johannes Hanssen; From Songs of the Auvergne by Joseph Canteloube, Lorraine Bell, soprano; The Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi. Visit our website at www.cbwe.org. Admission is $5 adults and free for students. Tickets are available at the door. Ogden Hall, Hampton University, Hampton, VA.

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 8pm
William & Mary Early Music Ensemble
The W&M Early Music Ensemble presents a concert of music by Bach and Handel on period instruments. Students playing baroque violin, baroque flute, and harpsichord will perform trio sonatas by Handel and Bach's 5th Brandenburg Concerto with a small orchestra. For a 3-minute preview of these students rehearsing Bach's Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gW-UVJ-Hgk Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact director Ruth Griffioen at 221-1089 or rvbgri@wm.edu Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Saturday, March 15, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 3pm
York River Symphony Orchestra: The Spirit of Youth
York River Symphony Orchestra. Conductor, Dr. James Herbison. The program features talented winners of the Young Artists Competition. Annika Brynn Jenkins, a 13-year-old violinist from Virginia Beach, will perform the first movement of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in e minor. Daniel Schuster, a student at VCU in Richmond, will play the first movement of Clarinet Concerto #2 by Louis Spohr. The program will also include Rossini's Cinderella Overture, the Stokowski orchestration of a Bach Fugue, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf narrated by Marian Harding and his Classical. Symphony. Showcase in the lobby before each performance: Saturday at 7:15 - Margaret Carlson, Flute Frenzy; Sunday at 2:15 - Jason Dungee, Woodside Chorus. Reserve tickets by calling Pro Music & Sound: (757) 867-7115. Advance price $8, $10; at the door - $10 and $12. More information at www.yrso.org. Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.

Sunday, March 16, 2008, 4pm
Hampton University: Lorraine Bell, Soprano
Hampton University Music Department 80th Anniversary Faculty Recital Series: Lorraine Bell, soprano Ogden Hall, Hampton Univ. Campus, Hampton.

Sunday, March 16, 2008, 7:30pm
Requiem by Gabriel Fauré
Experience the richness and warmth of Fauré's beloved Requiem in its original, intimate setting for chamber orchestra, as performed by Hampton Roads' premier youth musicians. Also on this program are selected choral and instrumental works showcasing the very best of these two ensembles. The Chamber Singers of the Virginia Children's Chorus and The Hampton Roads Chamber Players, Corbin Thomas, Carol Thomas Downing and Jorge Aguirre, Artistic Directors. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors/students. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

Ray Still Oboe Master Class
Master Class for professionals and advanced students: Mr. Still will cover a wide range of oboe repertoire: solo and orchestral. He will deal with common technical problems in performance, and include a talk, "It's all in the breath."
March 22, 2008, 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
Virginia Wesleyan College, Hofheimer Theatre. Fee: $75 participant, $15 auditor. For more information call Sherie Aguirre: (757) 537-9566 or email: sherie.aguirre@gmail.com

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, March 17, 12 noon
Student Recital. Music and Theatre HallAdmission free.
Monday, March 17, 3pm
LifeLong Learning Society In-Concert Series, featuring the winners of the state voice competition and the CNU Saxophone Quartet. Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.
Monday, March 17, 7:30pm
Junior Recital, featuring baritone Jake Mills and pianist Dr. Robert Carrol Smith. Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.
Wednesday, March 19, 7:30pm
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Recital. Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.
Thursday, March 20, 7:30pm
CNU Men's Chorus, under the direction of Professor Dennis Adams, and the CNU Women's Chorus and Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto. Music and Theatre Hall: admission free.
Friday, March 21, 5pm
Good Friday Concert, featuring music for voice, choir, organ, and brass and the reading of the names of departed friends, family, and colleagues. Trinity Lutheran Church: Admission free.
Friday, March 21, 8pm
Faculty Recital, featuring violinist Professor Yun Zhang and pianist Dr. Jeffrey Brown. Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.

ODU Department of Music March Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, March 17, 2008, 4pm
Clinic/masterclass: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17, 7:30pm
Visiting artist: James Dekker, trombone.
Monday, March 17, 2008, 8pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 8pm
F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series: CREO
Creo, the Old Dominion University Contemporary Music Ensemble, Andrey Kasparov, Conductor and Artistic Director, presents Buffalo Contemporary Dance (Leslie Wexler - choreographer) in Steve Reich's Sextet, for four percussionists and two keyboard players, conducted by Lucy Manning & Second Wind Dance Company (choreographers Beverly Cordoba Duane & Christina Yoshida) in the premiere of Tsitsernakabert, a composition by Andrey Kasparov, dedicated to the Armenian Genocide of 1915, Videography by Peter Eudenbach. Pre-concert talk at 7:30pm in the lobby. $15 General admission, $10 students. To purchase tickets call 683-5305. Old Dominion University Theatre, Hampton Blvd., Norfolk.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 2:30pm
The Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition Judging, Bart van Oort adjudicator, 683-4061.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3pm
Bart van Oort Master Class for Winners of the Classical Period Piano Competition
Netherlands fortepianist, Teacher and Recording Artist Bart van Oort will give a master class for selected winners co-sponsored by the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum. Both the final competition and the master class are open to the public. 683-4061.
Monday, March 31, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Bart van Oort, Forte Piano. Bart van Oort completing his modern piano degree in 1983 and studied forte-piano with Stanley Hoogland at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won both first prize and the special "Audience" prize at the Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. He subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University and received a doctor of musical arts degree in historical performance practice in 1993. He has been a prolific recording artist, as well as recitalist, with roughly 40 recordings to date. His repertoire runs from Haydn, whose complete piano trios he has recorded, to the romantic era, with recordings of Chopin, Field and their lesser-known contemporaries. He recently completed an eight-year project producing the complete keyboard works of Mozart, a collection which includes many pieces hitherto unrecorded. 683-5305. $10 ODU Students, $15 General. Tickets for this event are available in the lobby of the University Theatre Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., telephone 683.3505; or in the atrium of the Diehn Center on the day of the event.

Monday, March 17, 2008, 8pm
Feldman Chamber Music Society: The Formosa String Quartet
Che-Yen Chen, viola; Ru-Pei Yeh, cello; Jasmine Lin, violin; Joseph Lin, violin. Mozart, String Quartet, K590; Bartok, String Quartet No.3; Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 130. Tickets are $20 each. Music Professional and Student tickets are $7 for individually purchased tickets. For further information, please call our voice mail number at 757-552-1630. Visit www.feldmanchambermusic.org. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 7:30pm
Bay Youth Orchestras: Air
This concert features the winners of our Concerto Competition, held in December. Annika Brynn Jenkins will be performing Allegro molto appassionato from the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor. Also featured is Connor Murphy, performing the Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major, Allegramente. The evening begins with Todd Parrish leading the Bay Youth Concert Orchestra in the opening fanfare from Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra and La Gazza Ladra Overture (The Thieving Magpie) by Rossini. The concert concludes with Helen Martell and the Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra performing Dvorak's Carnival Overture. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students/children and are available at the door or by contacting the Bay Youth Orchestras manager at 757-618-1800 or bayyouth@excite.com. For further information, visit our website, www.bayyouth.org or call the manager. Johnson Theater, Norfolk Academy, Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 8pm
Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg: The Formosa String Quartet
Che-Yen Chen, viola; Ru-Pei Yeh, cello; Jasmine Lin, violin; Joseph Lin, violin. Mozart, String Quartet, K. 575; Bartok, String Quartet No.3; Beethoven String Quartet, Op. 130. Tickets: $15 at the door. Phone 229-2901. Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008, 12:30pm
Eastern Virginia Brass Trio:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Brass, but…..
Why does the horn player put her hand in the bell of the horn? Where does the sound actually start on the trombone? And, what's with all the "utensils" trumpet players put in the bells of their instruments? This is a special program that includes wonderful music for brass trio plus information about brass playing that every concert-goer wants to know. The music on the hour-long presentation includes works by Mozart, Britten, Nelhybel, Josquin, Fillmore and others. Performing the music and offering this lighthearted approach to brass playing are: Robert Spaeth, trumpet; Marlene Ford, horn and Robert Ford, trombone. Free, a presentation of Student Activities, TCC, Va. Bch. Phone 822-7226. Pungo Auditorium, Tidewater Community College 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Wanted: Section Leaders
Wythe Presbyterian Church, "the Little Church With the Big Heart", has section leader positions now open in all four voice types: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. All positions are available as early as May, 2008. Applicants who can start later are encouraged to inquire; however, preference will be given to applicants who can start in May. Fifty dollars ($50.00) weekly for one rehearsal and one Sunday service. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Choir takes the month of August off. Services at 11:00 A.M. Wythe Presbyterian Church is located at 151 Robinson Road, corner of Robinson & Kecoughtan Rds. in Hampton. Requirements: Some formal vocal training; basic proficiency in music reading; a reliable, dependable personality and a positive attitude and ability to enjoy good times and friendly people. College students: these positions are an excellent opportunity for you to obtain professional experience to add to your resume! Contact Dr. Glenn Winters, Director of Music, at (757) 291-1704 (Dr. Winters' cell phone) or email glennwin2933@yahoo.com Dr. Winters is a published composer whose works have been performed by Virginia Opera, as well as a former Chorus Master for the Operafestival di Roma in Rome, Italy.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, March 24, 3pm
LifeLong Learning In-Concert Recital Series , featuring the CNU Women's Chorus, Brass Quintet, and Guitar Orchestra. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Tuesday, March 25, 7:30pm
Junior Recital, featuring saxophonist Jason Hammers. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Tuesday, March 25, 8:30pm
Senior Recital, featuring clarinetist Liz Blanchard. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Wednesday, March 26, 12pm
Vianne Webb Memorial Lectures in Musicology Series, featuring the lecture, "Shape Note Singing," by guest scholar Dr. Ronald Pen of the University of Kentucky. Admission free. Studio Theatre.
Wednesday, March 26, 5pm
Vianne Webb Memorial Lectures in Musicology Series, featuring the reading of Falk Seminar papers. Admission free. Ferguson 208.
Wednesday, March 26, 7:30pm
Senior Recital, featuring saxophonist Brian Robinson. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Thursday, March 27, 7pm
Vianne Webb Memorial Lectures in Musicology Series, featuring the induction of members into Pi Kappa Lambda. Admission free. Studio Theatre.
Thursday, March 27, 7:30pm
Vianne Webb Memorial Lectures in Musicology Series, featuring the Vianne Webb Lecture, "The Music of John Jacob Niles," by guest scholar Dr. Ronald Pen of the University of Kentucky. Admission free. Studio Theatre.
Sunday, March 30, 4pm
Senior Recital, featuring flautist Christine Laurent. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, March 30, 7pm
Junior Recital, featuring soprano Erin Plisco. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, March 30, 8:30pm
Junior Recital, featuring hornist Rebecca Buffett. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Monday, March 31, 7pm
CNU Honors Wind Ensemble Invitational, featuring the Kempsville High School Wind Ensemble (Virginia Beach), the Grafton High School Wind Ensemble (Yorktown), and the CNU Wind Ensemble. Admission free. Concert Hall.
Saturday, April 5, 4pm
Virginia All-State Elementary Chorus. Admission free. Concert Hall.

ODU Department of Music March Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 2:30pm
The Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition Judging,
Bart van Oort adjudicator, 683-4061. Thanks to generous grants, our prizes for this year total nearly $10,000 and range from $150 to $2000. The complete schedule can be seen by going to http://al.odu.edu/music/competition and clicking on "Final Competition."
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3pm
Bart van Oort Master Class for Winners of the Classical Period Piano Competition
Netherlands fortepianist, Teacher and Recording Artist Bart van Oort will give a master class for selected winners co-sponsored by the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum. Both the final competition and the master class are open to the public. 683-4061.
Monday, March 31, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Bart van Oort, Forte Piano. Bart van Oort completing his modern piano degree in 1983 and studied forte-piano with Stanley Hoogland at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won both first prize and the special "Audience" prize at the Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. He subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University and received a doctor of musical arts degree in historical performance practice in 1993. He has been a prolific recording artist, as well as recitalist, with roughly 40 recordings to date. His repertoire runs from Haydn, whose complete piano trios he has recorded, to the romantic era, with recordings of Chopin, Field and their lesser-known contemporaries. He recently completed an eight-year project producing the complete keyboard works of Mozart, a collection which includes many pieces hitherto unrecorded. 683-5305. $10 ODU Students, $15 General. Tickets for this event are available in the lobby of the University Theatre Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., telephone 683.3505; or in the atrium of the Diehn Center on the day of the event.

Monday, March 24, 2008, 12 noon
Noon Day Concert: Flutist Mary Norris
Mary Norris is a founding member of Trilogy, a chamber music trio, and also performs with Fayre Laydes Musicke and the Locrian Consort. A light luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the concert for a fee of $5.00. Free and open to the public. For details please call 397-1297. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 2pm
Virginia Symphony: Arts Within Reach
Come enjoy an afternoon of fine music and art. Experience the Virginia Symphony Brass Quintet play a concert inspired by Chrysler Museum paintings and then see those paintings live. Stephen Carlson, trumpet; Willford Holcombe, horn; John Lindberg, percussion. Visit www.norfolkarts.net for more information. Tickets: Free. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. The Chrysler Museum - Norfolk

Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:30am
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert
Science of Sound! - Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. March 27: Johnson Theater, Norfolk Academy - Virginia Beach. April 1: Willett Hall - Portsmouth.

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Thursday, March 27, 2008, 7:30pm
NSU: Voices Found: Models of Inspiration Concert
The Norfolk State University Concert Choir, under the direction of Carl Haywood, and the Virginia Symphony, under the direction of Matthew Kraemer, The concert, an interweaving of song, prose and instrumental pieces, includes movements from Undine Smith Moore's Scenes from the Life of a Martyr, based on the life of Martin Luther King Jr.; Lord Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn; the spiritual, Hold On, arranged by Moses Hogan, Afro American Symphony by William Grant Still and a joint performance by the NSU Concert Choir and the Virginia Symphony of Robert Ray's Gospel Mass. Concert to be simulcast on WHRO 90.3 FM. General admission: $20 adults, $5 students & children under 18 years of age. For more information, call 823-8565 or visit www.nsu.edu. L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, NSU campus, Norfolk.

Friday, March 28, 2008, 8pm
ETA-3, Classical Trio
A new and exciting chamber music trio, ETA-3 is named after a luminous and spectacular star-forming Nebula in our galaxy. Accomplished and impressive prizewinners individually, the Trio-American flutist Emily Thomas, Japanese pianist Tomoko Nakayama, and Russian clarinetist Alexey Gorokholinsky-delights its audiences with fresh interpretations of French Impressionist, classical, and contemporary repertoire. The Juilliard School of Music hailed ETA-3 as one of the most prominent emerging chamber groups of 2006. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. Call 221-1082 for more information. Ewell Recital Hall is located on the William and Mary campus inside Ewell Hall (off Jamestown Road near Boundary Street, Williamsburg.

Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:30am
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert
Science of Sound! - Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. March 27: Johnson Theater, Norfolk Academy - Virginia Beach. April 1: Willett Hall - Portsmouth.

Virginia Symphony: On the Go with the VSO
Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information.
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8pm
Courtland Concert
Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Call (757) 562-2182 for more information.
Southampton High School - Courtland.
Friday, April 11, 2008, 7:30pm
Kilmarmock Concert
Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Call 1-804-435-1681 for more information.
Lancaster County Middle School - Kilmarnock.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 2:30pm
Kill Devil Hills Concert
Matthew Kraemer, conductor.
First Flight High School - Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Virginia Opera: Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
Sweet Lucia cares nothing for feuds, but even her secret love of Edgardo will fall victim to family rivalry, plunging her into madness in a shocking final act. Performed in Italian with English Supertitles. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director: Dorothy Danner. Lucia: Manon Strauss Evrard; Edgardo: Israel Lozano; Enrico: Sebastian Catana; Raimondo: Christian Van Horn; Arturo: Gregorio Gonzales; Normano: Brandon Wood; Alisa: Amanda Ingram.
Norfolk: March 28, 2008, 8 pm; March 30, 2008, 2:3 pm; April 2, 2008, 7:30pm; April 4, 2008, 8 pm; April 6, 2008, 2:30pm. Harrison Opera House
Tickets: [$18-$99] 757-623-1223 (Southside), 757-877-2550 (Peninsula), www.vaopera.org
Fairfax: April 18, 2008, 8 pm; April 20, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
Richmond: April 11, 2008, 8 pm; April 13, 2008, 2:30pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Saturday, March 29, 2008
21st Annual Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition
The Old Dominion University Classical Period Piano Competition has been renamed in honor of Professor Emeritus Harold Protsman in recognition of his many years of dedication, professionalism and service to both the competition and the Music Department of Old Dominion University. The competition will be held on . Netherlands fortepianist, Bart van Oort, will judge the final competition at 2:30 p.m. The competition has five levels from preschool through college undergraduate. Entry form must be RECEIVED in the music department office NO LATER THAN 5 p.m., February 15, 2008. Finals will begin at 2:30 pm. March 29 in Chandler Recital Hall. Prizes range from $50 to $1100. For for more information including competition rules and a printable application visit http://al.odu.edu/music/competition/ The competition is funded, in part, by the F. Ludwig Diehn Fund of The Norfolk Foundation.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, March 31, 7pm
CNU Honors Wind Ensemble Invitational, featuring the Kempsville High School Wind Ensemble (Virginia Beach), the Grafton High School Wind Ensemble (Yorktown), and the CNU Wind Ensemble. Admission free. Concert Hall.
Saturday, April 5, 4pm
Virginia All-State Elementary Chorus. Admission free. Concert Hall.
Saturday, April 5, 4pm
C. D. Hylton and Potomac High Schools: AIA Championship Competition, featuring the CNU Indoor Guard "Discovery" and CNU Indoor Drumline. Admission fee.
Monday, April 7, 7:30pm
CNU Friends of Music Scholarship Recital. Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.

ODU Department of Music March Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, March 31, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, Bart van Oort, Forte Piano. Bart van Oort completing his modern piano degree in 1983 and studied forte-piano with Stanley Hoogland at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won both first prize and the special "Audience" prize at the Mozart Fortepiano Competition in Bruges, Belgium. He subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University and received a doctor of musical arts degree in historical performance practice in 1993. He has been a prolific recording artist, as well as recitalist, with roughly 40 recordings to date. His repertoire runs from Haydn, whose complete piano trios he has recorded, to the romantic era, with recordings of Chopin, Field and their lesser-known contemporaries. He recently completed an eight-year project producing the complete keyboard works of Mozart, a collection which includes many pieces hitherto unrecorded. 683-5305. $10 ODU Students, $15 General. Tickets for this event are available in the lobby of the University Theatre Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., telephone 683.3505; or in the atrium of the Diehn Center on the day of the event.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 11:30am
Virginia Symphony: Young People's Concert
Science of Sound! - Concerts at 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Designed for 3rd - 5th graders. Homeschoolers welcome! Limited seating available. Matthew Kraemer, conductor. Tickets $5. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Willett Hall - Portsmouth.

Virginia Opera: Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
Sweet Lucia cares nothing for feuds, but even her secret love of Edgardo will fall victim to family rivalry, plunging her into madness in a shocking final act. Performed in Italian with English Supertitles. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director: Dorothy Danner. Lucia: Manon Strauss Evrard; Edgardo: Israel Lozano; Enrico: Sebastian Catana; Raimondo: Christian Van Horn; Arturo: Gregorio Gonzales; Normano: Brandon Wood; Alisa: Amanda Ingram.
Norfolk: April 2, 2008, 7:30pm; April 4, 2008, 8 pm; April 6, 2008, 2:30pm. Harrison Opera House
Tickets: [$18-$99] 757-623-1223 (Southside), 757-877-2550 (Peninsula), www.vaopera.org
Fairfax: April 18, 2008, 8 pm; April 20, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
Richmond: April 11, 2008, 8 pm; April 13, 2008, 2:30pm. Landmark Theater
Tickets: [$20-$85] 804-262-8003.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Hampton University Department of Music April Events
All events in Ogden Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Ogden Hall, Hampton University Campus, Hampton, VA.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 8pm
Hampton University Flute Choir Spring Concert, Lori Shipley, Director. Donations accepted. Dett Auditorium.
Sunday April, 6, 2008, 4pm
The Department of Music 80th Anniversary Faculty Recital Series: Lori Shipley, flute. Also featuring: Dr. Kenneth Slavett, cello. Ogden Hall.
Monday April 7 - Friday, April 11, 2008, 8pm
The Annual JazzWeek, Featuring Alumni Jazz Greats Harold Summey, Derrick Gardner, Bob Ransom Nefertari Kirkman-Bey, Tracey Mothershed and many others! Advanced tickets $10 All Seats; At the door $15. Jazz performances nightly in Ogden Hall. Mr. Jerry Bracey, coordinator
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 4pm
The Hampton University Chamber Orchestra Annual Spring Concert featuring The Concerto Competition Finalists Ogden Hall. Admission: Open Donations.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 8pm
Night of the Small Ensembles featuring percussion, brass, vocal, and string ensembles. Donations accepted. Ogden Hall.
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: Annual Spring Concert of the HU Concert Band and Symphonic Winds. Ogden Hall.
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: The Hampton University Gospel Choir: His Chosen Sounds 39th Anniversary Concert. Ogden Hall. General Admission: $10.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
The Annual Spring Concert of the University Choir And HU Concert Choir: Deeper in Dett. Ogden Hall. Admission: General Public $7.

Friday, April 4, 2008, 8pm
Trio Voronezh
This Russian trio brings to life a diverse repertoire that features music ranging from traditional Russian folk tunes to gypsy dance music to classical pieces from Bach, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky. Classically trained at the Conservatory in Voronezh, Russia, the members Valerie Petrukhin, Vladimir Volokhin (National Champion, All-Russian Domra Competition) and Sergei Teleshev, formed the Trio in 1993 in their native working-class city of Voronezh. They play traditional Russian folk instruments. The virtuosity and radiant musicianship of the Trio Voronezh renders them utterly compelling and unique as they continue to rise to fame worldwide. www.triovoronezh.com Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

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Friday, April 4, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, April 5, 2:30pm
NATS Conference Events
Old Dominion University is hosting the Mid-Atlantic Regional NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) conference this coming weekend and there will be lots of opportunities to hear some great singing. Friday night, April 4th is the regional finals of the NATS Artist Awards at 8PM in Chandler Hall. On Saturday, April 5th, after the regular student competition, the ODU Opera Theater will present Puccini's Suor Angelica at 2:30 in Chandler Hall, immediately followed by the Honors Recital with all the first place winners from each category performing one of their songs/arias. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall, 49th Street and Elkhorn Ave., ODU Campus, Norfolk.

Friday, April 4, 2008, 8pm
Tuesday, April 8. 2008, 8pm
W&M Early Music Ensemble : A Musical Offering
The W&M Early Music Ensemble presents a concert of Bach's complete 1747 late masterpiece "A Musical Offering," BWV 1079, on period instruments. Students playing recorders, viols, baroque violin, baroque flute, cello, and harpsichord will perform Bach's penultimate major work. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact director Ruth Griffioen at (757) 221-1089 or rvbgri@wm.edu April 4: Wren Chapel on the campus of the College of William & Mary. April 8: Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.

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Saturday, April 5, 2008, 7:30pm
Robert Sims, Baritone
Baritone, Robert Sims and soprano, Alison Buchanan in duo recital. Visit www.RobertSims.com and www.four seasonsconcerts.com Tickets $35-$40. Phone (510) 601-7919. Regents' Theatre at the Valley Center for the Performing Arts, 3500 Mountains Boulevard, Oakland, California

Saturday, April 5, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2:30pm
Virginia Symphony: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Music on a grand scale! Benedetti, Bruckner and Mendelssohn all in one captivating concert that takes you on a musical ride never to be forgotten. Twenty-year old violinist Nicola Benedetti plays Mendelssohn's violin concerto, one of the greatest violin concertos ever written. Music on a grand scale continues with the sublime Ninth Symphony of Bruckner. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Nicola Benedetti, violin. Ticket Price:$22-$82. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. April 5: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk.April 6: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News.

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 2pm
Randye Jones, Soprano: The Art of the Negro Spiritual
Soprano Randye Jones and pianist William Tinker present The Art of the Negro Spiritual featuring 20th-century composers from Undine Smith Moore to Hale Smith. For more information, visit www.artofthenegrospiritual.com. The program is free and open to the public. Grinnell College's Herrick Chapel, Grinnell, Iowa.

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 3pm
Symphonicity: A Russian Troika
Symphonicity, The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, continues its 27th Season with pianist Andrey Kasparov in an all Russian program. Bantock: Russian Scenes; Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in Bb Minor, Op. 23; Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B Minor. Phone 757-671-8611 or visit www.symphonicity.org Tickets may be purchased at the concert also. Individual tickets are available only through Sandler Center-call 757-385-2787 (ARTS) or visit www.sandlercenter.org Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Town Center, Virginia Beach, 23462.

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4pm
Belissima Spring Concert Season 2008: Gentle Women, Brilliant Creations
Bellissima! (Italian for "most beautiful") is the only musical chorale of its kind in the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region: an auditioned ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women's voices. We are a non-profit ensemble that brings the magic of our unique sound to various audiences and communities throughout the region. We invite you to come to one of our upcoming concerts and experience "the most beautiful music sung by the most beautiful singers for the most beautiful audiences!" All concerts are free and no tickets are required. A good will offering will be taken. Visit bellissimachorale.org Second Presbyterian Church, 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk,

Sunday, April 6, 2008, 4pm
Brass, Bells, & Pipes
Inaugural Concert for the newly-renovated St. Peter's pipe organ featuring Emily Koons, organist; Don Witman, trumpeter; a guest brass quintet; St. Peter's Handbell Choir; St. Peter's Adult Choir. Gloria by John Rutter and music by Bach, Barber, Bedford, Burkhardt, Guilmant, Gabrieli, Hovhaness, and more. Admission is free (donations accepted). Phone 703-536-6606 or email info@saint-peters.org St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008, 5pm
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong based on the The Book of Common Prayer will be offered by the Choir of Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church under the direction of Mr. Bryan T. Mitnaul, Choirmaster and Organist. Music for the evensong is: Responses - Richard Alyeward; Anthem - Te Deum Laudamus - Charles Villiers Stanford; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - Robert J. Powell; Psalm 42 - Chant: Samuel Sebastian Wesley. The Choir of Eastern Shore Chapel is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America and is preparing for a singing tour of England in July of this year. Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road,Virginia Beach, VA. Phone 428-6763 for more information.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, April 7, 7:30pm
CNU Friends of Music Scholarship Recital. Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Friday, April 11, 8pm &
Saturday, April 12, 8pm
Opera CNU, under the direction of Prof. Christopher Mooney, featuring Copland's, The Tender Land. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, April 13, 2pm
Guest Faculty Recital, featuring pianist Dr. Joseph Rackers of the University of South Carolina. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Sunday, April 13, 6pm
Junior Recital, featuring soprano Deidra Love. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, April 13, 7:30pm
Junior Recital, featuring soprano Jennifer Vogel. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Monday, April 14, 12 noon
Student Recital. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall,
Monday, April 14, 3pm
LifeLong Learning Society In-Concert Series, featuring the CNU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Prof. Bill Brown. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.

Hampton University Department of Music April Events
All events in Ogden Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Ogden Hall, Hampton University Campus, Hampton, VA.
Monday April 7 - Friday, April 11, 2008, 8pm
The Annual JazzWeek, Featuring Alumni Jazz Greats Harold Summey, Derrick Gardner, Bob Ransom Nefertari Kirkman-Bey, Tracey Mothershed and many others! Advanced tickets $10 All Seats; At the door $15. Jazz performances nightly in Ogden Hall. Mr. Jerry Bracey, coordinator
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 4pm
The Hampton University Chamber Orchestra Annual Spring Concert featuring The Concerto Competition Finalists Ogden Hall. Admission: Open Donations.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 8pm
Night of the Small Ensembles featuring percussion, brass, vocal, and string ensembles. Donations accepted. Ogden Hall.
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: Annual Spring Concert of the HU Concert Band and Symphonic Winds. Ogden Hall.
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: The Hampton University Gospel Choir: His Chosen Sounds 39th Anniversary Concert. Ogden Hall. General Admission: $10.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
The Annual Spring Concert of the University Choir And HU Concert Choir: Deeper in Dett. Ogden Hall. Admission: General Public $7.

Monday, April 7, 2008, 8pm
Norfolk Chamber Consort: Antonin Dvorák/Maurice Ravel
Trio No. 4 "Dumky" in E minor, Opus 90, B 166 - Antonin Dvorak; Tibetan Dance - Bright Sheng; La Valse (arranged for piano four hands 2007 by Andrey Kasparov) - Maurice Ravel. Performers: Gerry Errante, clarinet, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, piano, Pavel Iliashov and Susan Whitelock, violin and Peter Greydanus, cello. Pre-concert discussion at 7:45pm. Reception follows the concert. Tickets: $20/$8 Student. Phone 622-4542. Visit www.ncconsort.org. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, Old Dominion University, Corner of Elkhorn Avenue and 49th Street, Norfolk.

Tuesday, April 8. 2008, 8pm
W&M Early Music Ensemble : A Musical Offering
The W&M Early Music Ensemble presents a concert of Bach's complete 1747 late masterpiece "A Musical Offering," BWV 1079, on period instruments. Students playing recorders, viols, baroque violin, baroque flute, cello, and harpsichord will perform Bach's penultimate major work. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact director Ruth Griffioen at (757) 221-1089 or rvbgri@wm.edu Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 8 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 8 pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #4
Boyce: Symphony No.8 in D Minor; Haydn: Cello Concerto in D, Neal Cary, cello; Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, Jupiter. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Tickets: $42/$37; Students: $7 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857), via e-mail, williamsburgsymphonia@williamsburgsymphonia.org or postal mail, or at the theatre.
Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 8pm
Thursday, April 10, 2008, 8pm
Works by H. Leslie Adams
April 9: Concert of Vocal Solo and Choral Music by H. Leslie Adams. Introductory comments by the composer. April 10: Concert of Instrumental Chamber Works by H. Leslie Adams and Richard Thompson. Department of Music; Millersville University; Lancaster, PA. 17603.

Friday, April 11, 2008, 8pm
Cantata Chorus: The Viennese Connection: Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven in C
The Cantata Chorus under the direction of Interim Artistic Director Billye Brown Youmans presents its Spring 2008 concert The Viennese Connection: Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven in C . The Chorus will be featured in performance of two choral masterpieces: Haydn's beautiful Te Deum and Beethoven's majestic Mass in C. Joining the Cantata Chorus for this concert will be soloists Elizabeth Hogue, soprano; Robynne Redmon, mezzo soprano; Olindo Marseglia, tenor; and Steve Kelley, bass. Two orchestral sonatas, KV 329 & KV 67, by W. A. Mozart will be performed by members of the Virginia Symphony. Tickets for this performance are $15 and are available at the door one hour prior to the concert. For more information, contact The Cantata Chorus by phone at 757.397.8390 or on the web at www.cantatachorus.org Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd. (at Stockley Gardens), Norfolk.

Friday, April 11, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Thomas Viloteau
The Tidewater Classical Guitar Society is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1984 to provide cultural and educational opportunities to those interested in the classical guitar. The Society presents a season of performances by many of the world's best known and most outstanding guitarists and lutenists. Mandolin and balalaika have also been featured. As a part of the TCGS mission, the Society sponsors master classes by many of the concert performers and promotes guitar and lute education, while TCGS members perform many outreach concerts free of charge to the community. Tickets: $20; $15 Students/Teachers/Seniors/Military. For ticket reservations, call 627-6229, Norfolk; 566-3304, Williamsburg. April . 11: Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, Williamsburg. April 12: Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art , Norfolk.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11am
Virginia Opera: Alice Through The Opera Glass
Join Alice as she takes her first journey through the enchanted opera forest. Go back with Alice and meet all the zany opera characters that teach her about opera, singing, language, dancing and culture. Presented by the famed Virginia Opera, this comic opera includes entertaining music from such operatic masters as Puccini,Mozart, Rossini and characters such as Carmen, Hansel, Figaro and many, many others. Audiences will join Alice on this fun-fillled musical romp and learn how to be your own opera star! $15 Adult, $6 Kids/students. Phone 757-923-2900 or visit suffolkcenter.org. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W.Finney Avenue - Downtown Suffolk.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
H. Leslie Adams Opera Blake
A concert version of the opera by H. Leslie Adams with chamber orchestra. With Lisa Edwards-Burrs as Miranda; Kay George Roberts, Music Director and Conductor. BLAKE tells the story of young love, forced separation, and the search for one another and true love, set on an American plantation in the Deep South just prior to the Civil War. Presented by Opera North, Inc. Tickets $30. Tickets may be purchased online at www.operanorth.com or by calling 215-885-0117 or 215-732-2515. Trinity Center for Urban Life; 2212 Spruce Street; Philadelphia, PA. 19103.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: The Beat Goes On with Liz Callaway
Up, up and away with Broadway's Tony-nominated star of "Cats" and "Miss Saigon," Liz Callaway. The biggest 60's hits by Sonny & Cher, Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles and more. It's sure to leave you "Feelin' Groovy!" Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor; Liz Callaway, vocalist. Prior to the concert, 93.7 Bob FM is sponsoring "A Groovy Shindig" starting at 6:30pm. There will be karaoke, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and wine tasting and the opportunity to register to win a trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets: $27-$87. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall - Norfolk.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
Trio Excelsior
Hailing from Finland, Germany, and the United States, these three internationally acclaimed musicians came together in 2003 to form Trio Excelsior. The trio features a pianist, cellist and violinist - all having professional credits. Trio Excelsior exemplifies the mastery of keeping profound musicianship at the root of passionate intensity and grand style. This dexterous and soulful group utilizes the piano trio repertoire to explore not only their relationship to each other, but how the great composers expressed the essence of human existence through music. Tickets: $27.50 Adult, $16.50 Student. Willett Hall Box Office 757-393-5460; visit www.willetthall.com. www.ticketmaster.com.Willett Hall, 3701 Willett Dr., Portsmouth.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Anthony Marwood, Conductor and Soloist.Consisting of top Irish and international string players, the Irish Chamber Orchestra has gained a reputation as a vibrant, refreshing, and influential force on the classical and contemporary music scene. Irish Chamber Orchestra excels in repertoire ranging from the baroque and classical. www.irishchamberorchestra.info Tickets $30/$25. www.HamptonArts.net American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA. 23663. 757-722-2787.

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: American Delights
Celebrate the American Choral tradition with this wonderful program that showcases the great shorter works of American composers as well as folk songs exemplifying the American spirit. Also featured will be Jeffrey Van's A Procession Winding Around Me featuring four Civil War poems of Walt Whitman performed by guitar soloist Steven Thachuk. Also featured on the program are Five Hebrew Love Songs of Eric Whitacre, American folks songs including Shenandoah, and African American spirituals. Members of the Virginia Chorale's elite high school ensemble, the Young Singers Project, will also join the ensemble on several selections as part of their spring education program. Tickets: $10-$32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 757-627-8375 or at the door.Visit the Virginia Chorale website at www.vachorale.org. April 12: Blessed Sacrament Church, 6400 Newport Ave., Norfolk. April 13: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg.

Sunday, April 13, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Symphony: Lemony Snicket: A Very Unfortunate Concert
The concert features Nathaniel Stookey's The Composer is Dead in collaboration with Lemony Snicket's narration to provide an entertaining introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Stookey's piece has been compared to Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra. He uses music and a murder mystery to appeal to the younger generation. Bring your children and grandchildren and get ready to solve the mystery! Pre-concert activities begin at 2pm. Tickets begin at $10. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Chrysler Hall - Norfolk.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, April 14, 12 noon
Student Recital. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall,
Monday, April 14, 3pm
LifeLong Learning Society In-Concert Series, featuring the CNU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Prof. Bill Brown. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Tuesday, April 15, 7:30pm
Senior Recital, featuring violinist Rebecca Hechler. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Wednesday, April 16, 12 noon
Student Recital. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30pm
Senior Jazz Recital, featuring guitarist Jared Pool. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm
University Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Joseph Pollard White, featuring the winners of the CNU Concerto/Aria Competition. Admission free. Concert Hall
Friday, April 18, 8:30pm
Senior Recital, featuring bassist Jordan Ponzi.Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Sunday, April 20, 4pm
Masterworks Concerts, featuring the choirs, prepared by Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto and Prof. Dennis Adams, and winds in Bruckner's, "Mass in E Minor," under the direction of Dr. Mark Reimer. Admission free. Concert Hall
Sunday, April 20, 7pm
Junior Recital, featuring percussionist Casey Rolfe. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall

Virginia Opera: Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
Sweet Lucia cares nothing for feuds, but even her secret love of Edgardo will fall victim to family rivalry, plunging her into madness in a shocking final act. Performed in Italian with English Supertitles. Conductor: Peter Mark, Joseph Walsh. Stage Director: Dorothy Danner. Lucia: Manon Strauss Evrard; Edgardo: Israel Lozano; Enrico: Sebastian Catana; Raimondo: Christian Van Horn; Arturo: Gregorio Gonzales; Normano: Brandon Wood; Alisa: Amanda Ingram.
Fairfax: April 18, 2008, 8 pm; April 20, 2008, 2 pm. George Mason University's Center for the Arts
Tickets: [$44-$94] 703-218-6500.
For additional information, patrons may call the toll-free subscriber hotline at 866-OPERA-VA (866-673-7282). Email: info@vaopera.com

Hampton University Department of Music April Events
All events in Ogden Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Ogden Hall, Hampton University Campus, Hampton, VA.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 8pm
Night of the Small Ensembles featuring percussion, brass, vocal, and string ensembles. Donations accepted. Ogden Hall.
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: Annual Spring Concert of the HU Concert Band and Symphonic Winds. Ogden Hall.
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4pm
80th Anniversary Concert Series: The Hampton University Gospel Choir: His Chosen Sounds 39th Anniversary Concert. Ogden Hall. General Admission: $10.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
The Annual Spring Concert of the University Choir And HU Concert Choir: Deeper in Dett. Ogden Hall. Admission: General Public $7.

ODU Department of Music April Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 4pm
ODU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir with jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson, 683-4061.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
ODU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dennis Zeisler, 683-4061.
Thursday, April 24 - Monday, April 28
Diehn Residency, jazz saxophonist , Scott Robinson, 5 days of clinics and open rehearsals, 683-4061.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
ODU Music Department's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir with jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Monday, April 28, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson with the John Toomey Trio
A respected performer in all areas of jazz, from traditional to avant-garde, Scott Robinson has arrived at his own unique musical voice which, as once described in a Northsea Jazz Festival program, "combines solid foundations with great daring." Tickets: $10 Students, $15 General. Phone 683-5305.

Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:30pm
Itzhak Perlman
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, has come to be sought after by audiences the world over who respond to both his flawless technique and irrepressible joy of making music. A rare opportunity to experience the master in recital with piano accompaniment Tickets: $85, 75, 65 at www.ticketmaster.com CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News.

Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: Yun Zhang
Associate Concertmaster of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Yun Zhang presents Beethoven's Sonata No. 5 in F Major, "Spring," Opus 24, Three Romances by Clara Schumann, and Franck's Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano. Zhang studied at the renowned Shanghai Conservatory of Music, serving as concert master of the Conservatory Orchestra, and the same at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago before joining the VSO. He is joined by collaborating pianist Jeffrey Brown, winner of the Koscuszko Chopin Competition, the Iowa International Piano Competition, and the Eastman Concerto Competition; a few of his many achievements. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 10am, CDT
Approaching the Negro Spiritual-Live Radio Interview
Soprano Randye Jones is scheduled to do a live interview on Iowa Public Radio's The Exchange. It can be heard online at http://www.kuniradio.org/kunilive.htm. Jones will talk about how she selects and prepares spiritual settings for performance. She will include portions of her past Art of the Negro Spiritual recitals and excerpts from recordings by other singers such as Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, Leontyne Price, etc. For more information, visit http://www.artofthenegrospiritual.com.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 8pm
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 10:30am
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: JoAnn Falletta Plays Vivaldi
For the first time ever as "guest artist" with the Virginia Symphony, JoAnn Falletta takes to the stage with her guitar, joined by our own Beverly Baker on viola in an elegant program of Ravel, Vivaldi and Strauss. An evening you want to experience! JoAnn Falletta, conductor/guitar; Beverly Baker, viola. Ravel - Pavane for a Dead Princess, Vivaldi - Guitar Concerto in D Major, Vivaldi - Concerto Guitar and Viola in D minor, R. Strauss - Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme: Suite. Ticket Price:$25-$45. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. April 16: St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg. April 17: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. April 18: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts.

Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:30pm
GSA Spring Concert and Silent Auction
The Governor's School for the Arts Instrumental Music Department Ensembles featured include the GSA Big Band under the direction of Keith Philbrick and the GSA Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra DaCamera under the direction of Jeffrey Phelps. The orchestra will perform Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, Jean Sibelius' Valse Triste, and Richard Strauss' Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche. The concert will spotlight the 2008 winners of the GSA Concerto Competition. Dana Leonard, a senior flutist from Virginia Beach will perform the first movement of the Mozart Flute Concerto in D Major. Violinist Katherine Dennis, also a senior from Virginia Beach, will perform the first movement of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, and Dara Hankins, a senior cellist from Chesapeake will perform the first movement of the Dvorak Cello Concerto. A silent auction will be held prior to the concert and during intermission for the enjoyment of all attending. Winning bidders may take their prizes at the end of the evening. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Student Activity Fund. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Adult tickets are $10; Student/Seniors tickets are $5. For further information, call Patti Watters, Instrumental Music Chair at 683-5277. The Jeanne and George Roper Theater for the Performing Arts, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk.

Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: An Evening of Fantasy:
Michael Manning and Lee Jordan Anders
Pianist Michael Manning's professional life has encompassed academia, journalism, scientific research, and software engineering in addition to performance. He has served on college and university faculties, as program director of WGBH Radio, music critic for The Boston Globe, and producer for NPR. He is joined by Virginia Wesleyan Artist-in-Residence and Batten Professor of Music Lee Jordan Anders in a program featuring Mozart's C minor Fantasy, K. 475,Schubert's F minor Fantasy for piano four hands, D. 940, and Schumann's Fantasy in C, Opus 17. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

VSU Department of Music, Art and Design April Events
All events in Virginia Hall Auditorium are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:30am to 12:00 noon, & 1:30pm to 4:15pm
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 12:30-2pm
Rehearsals for Alumni Concert Choir and University Choir (former members under the direction of Dr. Carl G. Harris, and Johnnella L. Edmonds).
Davis Hall Music Building, Room 108. For further registration information on Alumni Choir Weekend, contact: Jedmonds@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5342 / 524-5311. FAX: (804) 524-6862.
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4pm
The 84th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Johnnella L. Edmonds, conductor, and Buckner Gamby, accompanist, will feature the combined University and Alumni Choirs in four works by Undine Moore: Lord, We Give Thanks to Thee; Striving After God; We Shall Walk Through the Valley; Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord. The public is invited to hear tributes to living legends Dr. Carl G. Harris and Buckner Gamby, VSU Emeritus Professor. Virginia Hall (VSU campus).

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8pm
An Evening of Fantasy:
Michael Manning and Lee Jordan Anders
Pianist Michael Manning's professional life has encompassed academia, journalism, scientific research, and software engineering in addition to performance. He has served on college and university faculties, as program director of WGBH Radio, music critic for The Boston Globe, and producer for NPR. He is joined by Virginia Wesleyan Artist-in-Residence and Batten Professor of Music Lee Jordan Anders in a program featuring Mozart's C minor Fantasy, K. 475,Schubert's F minor Fantasy for piano four hands, D. 940, and Schumann's Fantasy in C, Opus 17. Free and open to the public. Historic Palace Theatre, 305 Mason Ave., Cape Charles, VA 23310.

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 2:30pm
Cabaret Night: A Night At The Continental Jazz Club
The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal Music Department presents a night of cabaret. Tickets: $10. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Building, ODU campus ,49th & Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, April 21, 12 noon
Student Recital.. Music and Theatre Hall. Admission free.
Monday, April 21, 7:30pm
Faculty Recital, featuring soprano Dr. Rachel Holland and pianist Dr. Jeffrey Brown. Music and Theatre Hall; Admission free.
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30pm
CNU University Band, under the direction of Prof. Brantley T. Douglas III, and CNU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mark U. Reimer, featuring guest German conductor Toni Scholl, Music Director and Conductor of the Baden-Wuerttemberg State Police Band in Stuttgart.Concert Hall; Admission free.
Wednesday, April 23, 8pm
Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival, featuring the CNU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Prof. Bill Brown, and CNU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto. Music and Theatre Hall: Ticketed event.
Saturday, April 26
Earth Day, with outdoor performances including the CNU String Quartet, Brass Quintet, and World Music Ensemble. Ferguson Center for the Arts: Admission free.
Sunday, April 27, 3pm
CNU Men's Chorus, under the direction of Prof. Dennis Adams, and CNU Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sam Dorsey.First Presbyterian Church, 514 South Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA; Admission free.
Sunday, April 27, 7pm
Junior Recital, featuring pianist Matthew Stearn. Music and Theatre Hall; Admission free.

ODU Department of Music April Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday April 21, 7:30pm
An Evening of Spanish Influenced Music Old Dominion University Percussion Ensemble, David L. Walker, director.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
ODU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dennis Zeisler, 683-4061.
Thursday, April 24 - Monday, April 28
Diehn Residency, jazz saxophonist , Scott Robinson, 5 days of clinics and open rehearsals, 683-4061.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
ODU Music Department's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Choir with jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center.
Monday, April 28, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson with the John Toomey Trio
A respected performer in all areas of jazz, from traditional to avant-garde, Scott Robinson has arrived at his own unique musical voice which, as once described in a Northsea Jazz Festival program, "combines solid foundations with great daring." Tickets: $10 Students, $15 General. Phone 683-5305.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 2:30pm & 3:30pm
Hardwick Chamber Ensemble
The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble will present a concert of chamber music by composers from the Baroque, Classical, & Romantic eras, as well as the 20th and 21st centuries. The performers will be John Winsor - clarinet, Marlene Ford - horn, Robert Ford - trombone, and Jeanette Winsor - piano. They will play: Jorepi for Clarinet, Trombone and Piano - William Presser, Sonata for Horn and Piano, Op. 17 - Beethoven, Morceau Symphonique for Trombone and Piano - Alexandre Guilmant, Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - John Winsor, Allegro molto for Horn and Trombone - Michael Haydn, Two Duos for Horn and Trombone - Verne Reynolds, Caprice for Clarinet - John Winsor, Trio in Bb, Op. 274 for Clarinet, Horn and Piano - Scherzo - Carl Reinecke. Free and open to the public. Call 424-4277 for more information. Francis Land House, 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.

Friday, April 25, 2008, 7:30m
VWC Concert Series: Covington String Quartet & Frankenstein
Our national capitol's famed string quartet brings Frankenstein to the Virginia Wesleyan campus for an evening of music and film. In addition to traditional string quartet works by Rubenstein and Barber, the Covington String Quartet performs an original work by Japanese composer Yukiko Nishimura, created to accompany Thomas Edison's 1910 silent film Frankenstein. Adults - $10, Seniors/military/students/VWC alumni - $5. Edward D. Hofheimer Theater, Fine Arts building, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk, VA.

Friday, April 25, 2008, 8pm
Christa Rakich
Virginia Arts Festival with the Tidewater Chapter, American Guild of Organists present concert and recording artist Christa Rakich. She is Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at First Lutheran Church in Boston. She also directs the music program at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in West Hartford. Her most recent recording is J.S. Bach's Leipzig Chorales. “Rakich's playing is distinguished by its precision, urbanity, subtle expression, careful articulation, rhythmic energy, and grace… This is a connoisseur's delight.” [The American Organist, April 2007]. Tickets: $25. Visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Friday, April 25, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, April 26, 8pm
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
Lost in the Stars
Music by Kurt Weill, Book and Lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, Jonathan Eaton, director; Julius Rudel, conductor with Virginia Symphony. Created in 1949 by famed American playwright Maxwell Anderson and musical icon Kurt Weill, this adaptation of Alan Paton's novel of South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country, won instant acclaim: "Here the theatre has come bearing its most memorable gifts: eloquent, deep, dramatic, and beautiful" (The New York Times). Now the Virginia Arts Festival and its partners create a new landmark staging of this musical theater classic, starring internationally acclaimed, Herbert Perry and Hampton Roads native, Larry J. Giddens. Co-presented with Opera Theater Pittsburgh and Virginia Stage Company. Tickets: $50 Call 757-671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org for tickets. Attucks Theatre, Norfolk

The Virginia Choral Society: 20th Century Sacred Music, (Chorus and Organ)
This concert series concludes the 77th season of the Virginia Choral Society, the oldest continuously performing arts group on the Peninsula. The Virginia Choral Society's purpose has been to enhance the quality of life of our community by performing the finest choral music to inspire audiences of all ages. James Powers - Artistic Director. Advanced tickets for any of the VCS concerts during the year may be purchased at the Patrick Henry Mall Customer Service Center. Tickets: Adults - $15; seniors, military, students - $12. Tickets at the door: $18/$15. Please contact the VCS office at (757) 851-9114 or (757) 876-7613 for additional information about concerts, ordering tickets, and group ticket prices. Visit vachoralsociety.org
Friday, April 25, 20008, 8pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 100 Harpersville Rd., Newport News
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 8pm
First Baptist Church, Warwick Blvd. and Maxwell Lane, Newport News.

Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Music Coffee Concerts
What a perfect way to start the day! Hear gifted artists in chamber masterworks, performed in intimate, acoustically ideal settings, served up with coffee and convivial company.Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org for tickets.
Friday, April 25, 2008,10:30 am
Coffee Concert I: Debra Wendells Cross, flute; Vahn Armstrong, violin; Charles Woodward, piano; Miami String Quartet. $20. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum, Norfolk.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert II: André-Michel Schub, piano; Cho-Liang Lin, violin; Gary Hoffman, cello.
$20. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street. Portsmouth.
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert III: André-Michel Schub, piano; Ani Kavafian, violin; David Shifrin, clarinet.
$20. First Presbyterian Church, 36th Street, Virginia Beach.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert IV: Christopher O'Riley, piano; Miami String Quartet.
$20. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Music and Theatre Hall,CNU, Newport News.
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert V: Artists to be announced $20.Williamsburg Winery, James City County.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 11am
Lord Nelson Mass
The Chancel Choir of Larchmont United Methodist will be presenting Franz Joseph Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass". This true "tour-de-force" will be performed with members of The Virginia Symphony at it's morning worship service; Michael Regan, Director of Music. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 489-8168 .Larchmont United Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk, VA.

Virginia Symphony: On the Go with the VSO
Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 2:30pm
Kill Devil Hills Concert
Matthew Kraemer, conductor.
First Flight High School - Kill Devil Hills, NC.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 3pm
The Washington Chorus: Songs of the Soul
Fauré's timeless Requiem is one of the most beloved of all the choral masterworks and unique among the great requiem masses-more compassionate than gloomy, more comforting than frightening. The Requiem is complemented by the Washington premiere of Proud Music of the Storm by American composer Carlyle Sharpe (based on a famous poem by Walt Whitman of the same name). The program opens with Brahms' Gesang der Parzen (Song of Fates), which, as with many of Brahms' choral works, expresses serenity in the face of loss and grief. Fauré REQUIEM, Julian Wachner, conductor Sharpe PROUD MUSIC OF THE STORM, (Washington premier), Brahms GEZANG DER PARZEN. Dedicated in loving memory to Gogo Kiplinger March 14, 1919 - July 15, 2007 Single ticket prices range from $15 to $55. Tickets may be purchased by calling The Washington Chorus Box Office at (202) 342-6221 or ordering securely online at www.thewashingtonchorus.org. Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, D.C.

Hampton University Department of Music April Events
All events in Ogden Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Ogden Hall, Hampton University Campus, Hampton, VA.
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
The Annual Spring Concert of the University Choir And HU Concert Choir: Deeper in Dett. Ogden Hall. Admission: General Public $7.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4pm
Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: Celebration!
The final concert of the 2007-2008 season of the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will be a "Celebration!" of its 30th anniversary. The concert will feature three soloists: Russell Wilson (piano), Michael Goldberg (clarinet), and Harold J. Haughton (bass vocalist). The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale will also perform. The program will include works by Mozart, Beethoven Lecuona, Respighi, Brahms, Weber, and Ellington. Tickets: $15 (adults), $12 (senior citizens), and $5 (students) Petersburg High School Auditorium, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 5:30pm
Annual John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: Requiem Mass by Luigi Cherubini, Gloria by Francis Poulenc. The Choirs of Bruton Parish, Dr. JanEl B. Will and Rebecca E. Davy, Directors. For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 7pm
American Music Concert
The Franklin Community Choir is pleased to announce its Spring Concert of American Music. The concert will feature selections from Oklahoma and West Side Story, as well as compositions by Allaway, Copeland, Hayes, Hogan, Martin, Moore and Paulus. Plenty of free parking and wheelchair accessible. Phone 562-5135 for further information. Franklin Baptist Church, 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA

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Sunday, April 27, 2008, 7pm
Rogation Sunday Concert: Dean Shostak & The Glass Armonica
Old Donation's Fine Arts Series presents a Sixth Sunday in Eastertide (Rogation Sunday) concert. Dean Shostak of Colonial Williamsburg returns once more to historic Old Donation Episcopal Church. In addition to Dean's "Glass Armonica", Dean will also perform period music on the Hurdy Gurdy, the Glass Violin, and several other period instruments. Free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the Parish Office at (757) 497-0563. www.olddonation.org Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 North Witchduck Road, (near the intersection of Independence Blvd.d and North Witchduck Rd.) Virginia Beach.

Sunday, April 27, 2008, 7pm
Monday, May 12, 7:30pm
Miami String Quartet
Praised in The New York Times as having "everything one wants in a quartet: a rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy," the Miami String Quartet has quickly established its place among the most widely respected quartets in America. Their diversity in programming, poise in performance, keen sense of ensemble and impeccable musicality has made the Miami String Quartet one of the most sought after quartets in chamber music today. With Beverly Baker, viola and Michael Daniels, cello. Tickets: $75, $30. Visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. April 27: Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake.

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Monday, April 28, 12 Noon
Student Recital. Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.
Monday, April 28, 7pm
CNU Jazz Combos, under the direction of Prof. Bill Brown and Prof. Harris Simon. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall
Tuesday, April 29, 7:30pm
CNU World Music Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Raj Chaudhury. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30pm
CNU Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sam Dorsey. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Thursday, May 1, 7:30pm
CNU Saxophone Quartet, under the direction of Prof. James Richmond. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Friday, May 2, 8pm
CNU Brass Quintet, under the direction of Prof. Pete Dubeau. Admission free. Studio Theatre.
Sunday, May 4, 2pm
CNU Composers Forum II, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cook, featuring the works of CNU student composers. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, May 4, 4pm
Senior Recital, featuring soprano Sarah Wall. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.
Sunday, May 4, 7pm
Senior Recital, featuring violinist Justin Stanley. Admission free. Music and Theatre Hall.

ODU Department of Music April Events
All events in Chandler Hall and free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Elkhorn Ave. & 49th Street, Norfolk. Phone 683-4061 for more information.
Monday, April 28, 2008, 8pm
Diehn Concert, jazz saxophonist Scott Robinson with the John Toomey Trio
A respected performer in all areas of jazz, from traditional to avant-garde, Scott Robinson has arrived at his own unique musical voice which, as once described in a Northsea Jazz Festival program, "combines solid foundations with great daring." Tickets: $10 Students, $15 General. Phone 683-5305.

Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Music Coffee Concerts
What a perfect way to start the day! Hear gifted artists in chamber masterworks, performed in intimate, acoustically ideal settings, served up with coffee and convivial company.Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org for tickets.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert II: André-Michel Schub, piano; Cho-Liang Lin, violin; Gary Hoffman, cello.
$20. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street. Portsmouth.
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert III: André-Michel Schub, piano; Ani Kavafian, violin; David Shifrin, clarinet.
$20. First Presbyterian Church, 36th Street, Virginia Beach.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert IV: Christopher O'Riley, piano; Miami String Quartet.
$20. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Music and Theatre Hall,CNU, Newport News.
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 10:30 am
Coffee Concert V: Artists to be announced $20.Williamsburg Winery, James City County.

Monday, April 28, 2008, 12 noon
Noonday Concert
The concert will feature Virginia Vail, soprano, a well know soloist in the area and member of the Virginia Chorale. Virginia will present a program of American music drawn from the 20th century and a few other decades. She will be accompanied by her husband, Stephen Kolb. A light lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the concert for a fee of $5.00. Free and open to the public. For details please call 397-1297. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth.

The Organ Swell, 2008
The Tidewater Chapter of The American Guild of Organists announces its ninth annual series of weekday pipe organ recitals, The Organ Swell, an event in the Virginia Arts Festival. This series will take place at numerous churches throughout the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, with fifty-five minute recitals at 12:15 on weekdays from Monday, April 28 through Friday May 23. All of the recitals will include compositions for organ and other instruments and will feature outstanding organists from the Hampton Roads region performing with Virginia Symphony Orchestra musicians. There is a suggested admission donation of $10.00 per recital to assist in defraying costs. The suggested recital donation for children is $5.00 per event. Due to the recording of the recitals, children under the age of 5 will not be admitted. Peggy Kelley Reinburg, Artistic Director. E-Mail: RVirginia@aol.com Patricia Spoettle, Program Production Coordinator.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Peggy Kelley Reinburg and Patti Ferrell Carlson, Clarinet
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 201 St. Paul's Blvd., Norfolk.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Thomas Matthews and Jocelyn Smith, Viola.
Hampton Baptist Church, 40 King's Way, Hampton.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Marjorie Setnicky and Amanda Gates Armstrong, Violin.
Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd.,Norfolk.
Monday, May 5, 2008
James Kosnik and Yun Zhang, Violin.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1001 Graydon Ave., Norfolk.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
James Derr and Peter Greydanus, 'Cello
Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Heidi Bloch and Hazel Dean Davis, French Horn.
St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sharon Foxwell and Joanne Meyer White, Flute.
Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk .
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Henry Faivre and Rebecca Gilmore, 'Cello.
First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th Street, Virginia Beach.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Patricia Spoettle and David Vonderheide, Trumpet.
First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Ave., Norfolk.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Rachel Gragson and Stephen Carlson, Trumpet.
Monumental Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Michael Regan and Timothy Bishop, Percussion
Larchmont Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Cresc., Norfolk
Friday, May 23, 2008
Martin Sunderland and Kevin Piccini, Oboe
St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 West Queen's Way, Hampton.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 7:30pm
Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Solo Duo
Presented in conjunction with the Virginia Arts Festival. Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli, guitar Journey to the heart of the classical guitar with this superb duo. "Extraordinarily sensitive, with effortless command and an almost unbearable delicacy of touch, the duo's playing was nothing less than rapturous-profound and unforgettable musicianship of the highest order" (The Washington Post). VCGS Season tickets honored. Tickets: $25. Visit the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office at the MacArthur Center Mall during regular mall hours; or call (757) 671-8100; or visit www.vafest.com/. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:30pm
Schub, Lin, Hoffman
André Michel Schub, piano; Cho-Liang Lin, violin; Gary Hoffman, cello. Virginia Premiere of Joan Tower Trio. The Virginia Arts Festival is committed to presenting the best in the performing arts, and to supporting the creation of new art. This dramatic new work by "one of the most successful woman composers of all time" (The New Yorker) was co-commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival, LaJolla Music Society, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the trio will be performed here by the artists for whom it was created: violinist Cho-Liang Lin, cellist Gary Hoffman, and pianist Andre-Michel Schub. "One of Tower's stars…power and sublety, dark-hued intensity…magical" (San Diego Tribune). Tickets: $30. Phone (7570 671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7:30pm
Kathleen Battle
Hear one of the most acclaimed voices of our time, in a program of astonishing stylistic and emotional range. "Her voice has rarely sounded better, whether she is singing Strauss, spirituals, or Stevie Wonder. Her unwavering musicianship, combined with her natural vocal beauty, were thrilling…exhilarating" (The Birmingham News). Co-presented with Virginia Opera Association. Tickets:$100, $85, $55, $25. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk

Friday, May 2, 2008, 8pm
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 2:30
Virginia Symphony: Dvorák Cello Concerto
He's back! World-renowned cellist Zuill Bailey returns to the Virginia Symphony to perform Anton Dvorak's Cello Concerto. In the 19th century, a cello concerto by operetta composer Victor Herbert awakened Dvorak to the musical potential of solo cello and orchestra. Dvorák's concerto has become the cornerstone of the solo cello and orchestra repertoire. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Zuill Bailey, cello. Also Schreker - Prelude to a Drama, Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier Suite. One hour before each concert performance as part of the VSO's Behind the Notes series, JoAnn Falletta and Zuill Bailey will chat informally from the stage with the audience about the music to be played. Ticket Price:$22-$82. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. May 2 & 4: Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. May 3: Sandler Center for the Arts, Virginia Beach.

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 4pm
Virginia Children's Chorus: Minstrels of Spring
The Virginia Children's Chorus presents Minstrels of Spring, a delightful concert for the whole family. Come celebrate spring and explore a world of beautiful music with all of our children, ages 6 to 18! Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Free childcare is provided for children 1-4; no infants please. For tickets or more information call 440-9100. Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 4-7 pm
Symphonicity: A Day at the Races, A Kentucky Derby Party
Barbecue, Chicken, Baked Beans and all the fixin's; Wine, Beer, Water, Sodas, Mint Juleps; Live Blue Grass band; Derby Hat contest, Silent Auction, Derby Horse game. Live Auction, Welsh Pony donated by Cedar Hall Farms. Large Screen televisions for live viewing the Kentucky Derby. Sponsored by Symphonicity League supporting Symphonicity, the Orchestra of Virginia Beach. Tickets $50 - Proceeds to benefit the Orchestra and Music Scholarships for young students Call 428-5007 for more information Cedar Hall Farms, 1501 Gum Bridge Road, Virginia Beach.

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 4pm
Williamsburg Choral Guild: My Love and I
Williamsburg Choral Guild, Jay BeVille, conductor. Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103 by Johannes Brahms and an assortment of love songs from European and American traditions Venue: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. Tickets: $12.50 each ($15 at door), Students $7.50. Tickets for individual concerts may be purchased at: The Coffeehouse, Williamsburg Crossing, Massey's Camera Shop, Merchants Square, Old Chickahominy House, Jamestown Road. To purchase individual tickets by mail phone 757-220-1808 visit www.williamsburgchoralguild.org

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 2pm
Spring Concert at Historic St. Luke's Church
CREO, the Old Dominion University Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform. Dr. Andrey Kasparov, internationally renowned musician, will direct the performance of the ensemble. It is truly an honor to again host these gifted performers who were so well received at their last performance at the 2007 Christmas Concert. Renowned mezzo-soprano Lisa Relaford Coston will perform again along with Oksana Lutsyshyn on organ. They will be joined by other CREO performers Bonnie Kim on flute, Joshua Stone on alto flute, and Shannon Allen and Dale Paul Lazar on percussion. For questions, call 757-357-3367 or check out our website www.historicstlukes.org. Historic St. Luke's Church, 14477 Benn's Church Blvd. Smithfield, Virginia 23430

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 2-5 pm
Taste of Powhatan
The second annual "Taste of Powhatan" returns to Historic Norwood to again benefit the Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan, Inc. Proceeds from the event will assist the Foundation in defraying costs of future musical, dance and drama performances and events. The afternoon of culinary delights will be held on the grounds of Historic Norwood. Tickets are $150 per person and this year's event will feature 21 of Powhatan, Richmond and surrounding counties' top chefs, restaurateurs and food purveyors. For tickets contact the Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan at 804-598-5553 or visit us at www.artsofpowhatan.org. Historic Norwood is located at 1470 Huguenot Trail (Rt. 711), Powhatan, VA.

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 3pm
Music for an Olde Towne Afternoon
The Portsmouth Music Study Club in observance of the 85th anniversary of National Music Week presents Anne Scott, Soprano; Betsy Fitzgerald, Harp, and Wendy Young, Piano. Donations to benefit the Lancaster Scholarship Fund. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall of the church following the concert. Tickets: $7 Adults, $3.50 Students; phone 686-1984. Tickets also available at the door. Monumental United Methodist Church, 450 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth.

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 3pm
Thomas Marshall Organ Recital
Mr. Marshall will present a varied program for small pipe organ, including works by J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, by Domenico Scarlatti and other composers who were active in Spain and Portugal, and a rhythmically impetuous Toccata by the Russian composer Gyorgi Mushel. Weather permitting, refreshments will be served on the lawn after the concert, an opportunity for people to send a pleasant Sunday afternoon enjoying music and 18th-century architecture in the Virginia countryside. For more information about the concert visit http://stjohnswp.org/oldstjohns/music.htm For directions visit http://stjohnswp.org/oldstjohns/ Admission is $10. Old St. John's Church is located at 103 St. John's Church Lane, King William, VA, on Route #30, 7.5 miles south of King William Courthouse, 10 miles north of West Point.

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 4pm
The I. Sherman Greene Chorale
I. Sherman Greene founded his chorale in 1972. The foremost Afro-American singing organization in the Hampton Roads area, the group has become well known for its support of black composers. Director Terry Butler. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth.

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Sunday, May 4, 2008, 5pm
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong based on the The Book of Common Prayer will be offered by the Choir of Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church under the direction of Mr. Bryan T. Mitnaul, Choirmaster and Organist. Music for the evensong is: Preces and Responses - Richard Alyeward, Anthem - Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God - T. Tertius Noble, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - Robert J. Powell, Psalm 42 - Chant: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Psalm 150 - Chant: Charles Villiers Stanford. Contact 428-6763 for more information.Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA.

Sing With Us! VSO Chorus to Hold Auditions
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions for both volunteer and paid core professional singers for the 2008-2009 VSO season, beginning May 27 and throughout the summer of 2008. Our upcoming year promises to be an exciting one! - works including Verdi's Requiem, Holst's Planets and Poulenc Gloria. To schedule an audition, please contact Ray Landon, VSO Chorus Manager, cell 757-288-3148, email vscmgr@cox.net To view the recruitment brochure and audition requirements, visit http://www.virginiasymphony.org/About/VSOchorus.html

Monday, May 5, 2008, 8pm
Guarneri String Quartet
A must for classical music lovers! Don't miss this chance to hear one of the most renowned chamber ensembles performing today: the Guarneri String Quartet is "among the most revered and enduring ensembles of its kind in the world" (National Public Radio). "What they do goes beyond playing. The foursome floods you with insights ...a love and admiration for the music and its creator" (Palm Beach Post). Co-presented with Feldman Chamber Music Society. Tickets: $45. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St.,Portsmouth.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 8pm
Lisa Morledge, Soprano
The program will include works by Stradella, Bach, Molique, Dvorak, Granados, and a group of spirituals. Ms. Morledge will be accompanied by JanEl Will, harpsichord and organ, and Cliff Morris, guitar. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 8 pm
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 8 pm
Williamsburg Symphonia: Concert #5
Rossini: La Cenerentola Overture; Poulenc: Sinfonietta; Hanson: Serenade for Flute, Harp, Strings; Haydn: Symphony No. 45, F-sharp Minor, Farewell. Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Tickets: $42/$37; Students: $7 (at the door only). Tickets may be purchased by telephone (757-229-9857), via e-mail, williamsburgsymphonia@williamsburgsymphonia.org or postal mail, or at the theatre.
Visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Virginia Symphony: On the Go with the VSO
Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information.
Thursday, May 8 - Saturday, May 10, 2008
Eastern Shore Residency Community Engagement Program
Matthew Kraemer, conductor.

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Friday, May 9, 2008, 7-9 pm
An Evening of Music in Cape Charles
Members of the Virginia Symphony present a free evening of music. Stage Door Gallery, 301 Mason Ave.(Next door to the Historic Palace Theatre), Cape Charles, VA

Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:30pm
Schub, Kavafian, Shifrin
André-Michel Schub, piano; Ani Kavafian, violin; David Shifrin, clarinet. After 25 years of friendship and music-making, Ani Kavafian, Andre-Michel Schub and David Shifrin - each a true virtuoso and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - come together as a trio with undeniable chemistry. Tickets: $30. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Ewell Recital Hall, inside Ewell Hall on the College of William and Mary campus off Jamestown Rd. near Boundary Street, Williamsburg.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 10 am - 3 pm
Virginia Opera's 4th Annual Family Day at the Opera: Pinocchio
Join Virginia Opera with this beloved classic, Pinocchio, the timeless tale of a wooden puppet who desires nothing more than to become "a real boy." Admission includes access to the following indoor/outdoor events and activities from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.: Performances by local music group Seven5Seven; Face Painting with Salem High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy; Magic by Zanville The Pretty Good; Music and fun on the front lawn with Radio Disney Norfolk Public Library's Treasure Truck; Safety presentations with hand puppets by the Pilot Club of Norfolk/Virginia Beach; Fairy tale character photos; Animal mask making; Raffle; Rides and games; Craft-making with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Free parking will be available in the Harrison Opera House parking lot and on-street parking (city regulations apply). A whole day of fun, games and prizes. Indoor/outdoor event, rain or shine; lawn seating for eating; cash only event. Tickets: $8. To order phone 757-623-1223 - Southside - 757-877-2550 - Peninsula or visit www.vaopera.org/familyday Norfolk's Harrison Opera House.

Schola Cantorum: Summer is i-cumen in!
Spring Series 2008: A Cappella XII. This mostly madrigal, mostly a cappella concert celebrates Spring, Nature, Love, and Renewal as expressed in French, German, and English song (including the title madrigal which is in Olde English). Tickets: $15 - General, $10 - Sr/Stu/Mil, Children 8-12 - free w/adult. available at the door, or visit www.schola-cantorum.org to pre-order tickets by mail.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:30pm
Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach (Ticketed).
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, 100 W. Queens Way, Hampton (Ticketed).
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4 PM
Ocean View Presbyterian Church, 9200 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk (Ticketed).
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 5pm
Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Road. (Near Sentara Bayside Hospital), Virginia Beach. (Free will offering)

CNU Department of Music Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. Venue (unless otherwise noted): Music and Theatre Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Sunday, May 11, 4pm
Senior Recital, featuring bassist Nick Johnson Music and Theatre Hall: Admission free.

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7pm
Audra McDonald
Earning an unprecedented three Tony Awards before the age of 30 (Carousel, Master Class, and Ragtime), and a fourth in 2004 (A Raisin in the Sun), singer and actress Audra McDonald is the Judy Garland of this generation-a performer who captivates audiences and holds them in her spell. "With a voice that has more colors than a rainbow, and a surprising range of textures…McDonald could easily soar on pure vocal glory alone. But she is a splendid, unaffected actress, too. And the emotional underpinnings of her interpretations, combined with utterly fresh phrasing…make them deep, clear, and immediate" (Chicago Sun-Times). Presented as part of the Konikoff Dentistry Sandler Series. Tickets: $100, $77, $57, $37. Visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach.

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 2:30pm
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: Stage and Screen Classics
The Virginia Chorale is excited to present a spectacular concert of stage and screen classics at two historic theaters in Hampton Roads. From the great jazz standards of George and Ira Gershwin to the popular music of Broadway, the Chorale will dazzle and entertain the entire family. Tickets: $10-$32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 757-627-8375 or at the door. Visit the Virginia Chorale website at www.vachorale.org. May 11: Commodore Theatre, 421 High Street, Portsmouth. May 18: Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Monday, May 12, 7:30pm
Miami String Quartet
Praised in The New York Times as having "everything one wants in a quartet: a rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy," the Miami String Quartet has quickly established its place among the most widely respected quartets in America. Their diversity in programming, poise in performance, keen sense of ensemble and impeccable musicality has made the Miami String Quartet one of the most sought after quartets in chamber music today. With Beverly Baker, viola and Michael Daniels, cello. Tickets: $75, $30. Visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. American Theatre, 125 Mellen St., Hampton.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 2pm
Virginia Symphony: Arts Within Reach
How long is a french horn? Why do you stick your hand in the bell? Get all your questions answered and experience this top notch Virginia Symphony Horn Quartet. David Wick, horn; Wilford Holcombe, horn. Visit www.norfolkarts.net for more information. Tickets: Free. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Brambleton Community Outreach Center, Norfolk.

Wednesday - Saturday, May 14 - 17 2008, 7:30pm
Fiddler on the Roof
"Fiddler on the Roof", one of Broadway's best and most beloved musicals, will be presented by the Fine Arts Guild of Christ and Saint Luke's Church. Produced and directed by Patricia Bernick, "Fiddler" will run for four performances. Philip Wayne Butts will portray Tevye, one of the great roles of the Broadway repertoire. A ten piece orchestra will accompany the show. Musical direction is by Kathleen Murphy and Linda Althoff. Choreography is by Danile Giesy. General admission - $15, Seniors, students and military personnel - $12. Group rates are also available. For further information, call the Church at 627-5665.Christ and Saint Luke's Church, 560 West Olney Road in the Ghent section of downtown Norfolk.

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:30pm
From the Top
This popular NPR program makes classical music "wild and fun and crazy" (Los Angeles Times). Hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley, the show partners gifted young classical musicians with renowned classical artists in radio broadcasts that capture their top-notch musicianship and offbeat humor. Here's your chance to see the show taped live! Co-presented with Young Audiences of Virginia and WHRO. Tickets:$35, $25, $15, no student discounts. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org for tickets. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Newport News

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 8pm
Friday, May 16, 2008, 8pm
Virginia Symphony: Fauré's Requiem
Orchestra and voice unite for a profound performance of French composer Gabriel Fauré's ethereal Requiem. One of the most popular settings of the Requiem Mass, it is the composer's hymn to his "aspiration towards the happiness of the hereafter, rather than as a painful passing away." JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Esther Heideman, soprano; Timothy Jones, bass-baritone; Virginia Symphony Chorus; Vahn Armstrong, violin. Ravel - Mother Goose Suite, Brahms - Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn with Todd Rosenlieb Dance company performing the robust variations. Broadcast live by WHRO on TV15 or 15.1HD. Ticket Price:$25-$45. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. May 15: St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg (Todd Rosenlieb Dance will not perform in the Williamsburg concert and the concert will not be televised). May 16: Regent University Theatre, Virginia Beach.

Virginia Symphony: Spring Outdoor Concerts
Free and Open to the Public. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org
or call (757) 892-6366 for more information.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 7:30pm
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, Suffolk
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2pm
Community Play Along
MacArthur Mall, Norfolk
Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:30pm
La Vida Salsa
City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. Sponsored by the City of Newport News. Matthew Kraemer, conductor Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com or call (757) 926-1400 for more information.
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 7:30pm
La Vida Salsa
Gloucester. Matthew Kraemer, conductor.

Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8pm
Governor's School: 20th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating twenty years of the Governor's School for the Arts. For tickets call 385-ARTS. www.sandlercenter.org. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center Virginia Beach.

Venue Change
Sunday, May 18, 2009, 3pm
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble: A Tribute to Leroy Anderson
The Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble, Dr. Marvin Western - Artistic Director and Conductor, presents a concert featuring music composed and conducted by Leroy Anderson in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Visit our website at www.cbwe.org. Admission is $5 adults and free for students. Tickets are available at the door. (757) 898-5384. Seaford Baptist Church, 1311 Seaford Road, Yorktown VA 23696.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 3pm
Symphonicity: Let's Go to the Movies
Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, presents its fourth subscription concert of the 2007-2008 season, "Let's Go to the Movies!", conducted by David S. Kunkel. Host Virginian-Pilot critic Mal Vincent will discuss music, which will be performed by the orchestra, from "Mary Poppins", "On the Waterfront", "Exodus", "Pirates of the Caribbean-Dead Man's Chest", "Gone with the Wind", and the James Bond films, among others. Tickets are available through the Sandler Center Box Office at 385-2787, or at www.sandlercenter.org Group tickets (10+), military, and student tickets are available at the Sandler Box Office. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Town Center, Virginia Beach.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 3pm
Virginia Chorale: Stage and Screen Classics
The Virginia Chorale is excited to present a spectacular concert of stage and screen classics at two historic theaters in Hampton Roads. From the great jazz standards of George and Ira Gershwin to the popular music of Broadway, the Chorale will dazzle and entertain the entire family. Tickets: $10-$32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 757-627-8375 or at the door. Visit the Virginia Chorale website at www.vachorale.org. May 11: Commodore Theatre, 421 High Street, Portsmouth. May 18: Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4pm
Virginia Children's Chorus in Concert
Enjoy a beautiful spring concert by the Virginia Children's Chorus Concert Choir, presented by Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 357-2826. Christ Episcopal Church, 111 South Church St., Smithfield 23430

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7pm
Liederabend
An evening recital of German art song featuring students of Karen Hoy accompanied by Charles Woodward. Music by Mozart, Medelssohn, Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg, Ullmann, Weill, Wolf and Zemlinsky. Reception following.Free and open to the public. Larchmont United Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Cresc., Norfolk.

Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:30pm
JoAnn Falletta & Friends
JoAnn Falletta, guitar; Debra Wendells Cross, flute; Robert Alemany, clarinet. Acclaimed by The New York Times as one of the finest conductors of her generation, JoAnn Falletta moves Hampton Roads audiences as music director of the Virginia Symphony. Her artistry on classical guitar will captivate and delight you. "The gentle sylvan poetry of the clarinet seems a perfect complement to the intimacy of the classical guitar, and the brilliance and subtlety of the flute brings a glow and shimmer to this unique blend of timbres." - JoAnn Falletta Tickets: $25. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Abingdon Church, Gloucester.

May 19, 20 & 21, 2008, 4 to 6pm
Virginia Opera Announces Chorus Auditions For the 2008-2009 Season
Join us in presenting the thrill, romance and excitement that is opera! Adult auditions will be held May 19, 20 & 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm each day. All auditions will take place in the Rehearsal Hall at the Harrison Opera House. Virginia Opera is a professional chorus offering competitive compensation. The 2008-2009 season productions which will include an Adult Chorus are: Il Trovatore (Italian), The Elixir of Love (Italian), Tosca (Italian), The Barber of Seville (Italian) Please contact Andrew Chugg at 757-627-9545 ext. 3325 or andrew.chugg@vaopera.org to schedule an audition time or for more information.

Monday, May 19, 2008, 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:30pm
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 7:30pm
Cantus
America's newest full-time vocal ensemble sings with one of the freshest and most engaging sounds in choral music today. From art songs to folk songs, from Smokey Robinson to Richard Strauss, Cantus' brilliant sound, innovative programming and heart-felt singing have garnered the highest praise from critics and audiences alike. "Cantus's sonic blend was so beaming and elastic that it seemed to originate as a single, gorgeous variegated voice." (The Washington Post). Tickets:$30. Phone 671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. May 19: Christ & St. Luke's Epsicopal Church, 560 W.Olney Rd., Norfolk. May 21: Smithfield Little Theatre, Commerce Street, Smithfield. May 22: St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7pm
Bay Youth Orchestras: Fire
The last of 4 concerts inspired by the four classical elements; Earth, Fire, Water and Air. All the Orchestras of Bay Youth. The Junior String Orchestra, directed by Beth Argiro and Christina Morton, will begin the evening with the Gold and Silver Waltz by Lehar followed by the Anvil Chorus by Verdi. The Jr. String Orchestra will conclude their program with selections from the Royal Fireworks by G.F. Handel. The Bay Youth String Orchestra will perform Variations on the Famous 24th Caprice of Paganini and Symphonie Espagnole (Rondo) of Eduardo Lalo, both arrangements by Harry Alshin. The first half will conclude with a joint performance of Blue-Fire Fiddler by the Junior String and String Orchestras. After intermission, the Concert Orchestra will begin with one of the most acclaimed symphonic movements of all time, the first movement of Beethoven's fiery Fifth Symphony. Then, Mr. Parrish will lead the Concert Orchestra in a Symphonic Suite from The Goblet of Fire by Patrick Dole. The combined Concert and Symphony Orchestras brass section will then be featured on Canzon duodecimi toni by Giovanni Gabrieli. Helen Martell and the Symphony Orchestra will conclude the program with music from Handel's Royal Fireworks, the Ritual Fire Dance by Manuel de Falla and Stravinsky's 'Berceuse' and 'Finale' from The Firebird. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students/children and are available at the door or by contacting the Bay Youth Orchestras manager at 757-618-1800 or bayyouth@excite.com. For further information, visit our website, www.bayyouth.org or call the manager. Regent University Theater, Virginia Beach.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:30pm
Living Legacy: A Celebration of Holocaust Composers
DebraWendells Cross, flute; Michael Ludwig, violin; Beverly Kane Baker, viola; Roman Mekinulov, cello; Barbara Chapman, harp; Ya-Fei Chuang, piano; André-Michel Schub, piano; CharlesWoodward, piano. Among the millions lost in the Holocaust were the artists whose creative lights could not be extinguished by the Nazis. This concert celebrates four composers who died in concentration camps, but whose music lives on-a moving testament to the human spirit. The program includes works by Austrian composer Marcel Tyberg, whose radiant music recalls such 19th-century masters as Beethoven and Schubert; Dutch composers Leo Smit and Leo Kattenburg, and Czech composer Gideon Klein, whose vibrant scores reflect the early-twentieth century's explorations of the new. Co-presented with Holocaust Commission of United Jewish Federation. Tickets: $75, $30. Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art , 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Sunday, May 25, 2008, 7pm
Tchaikovsky Spectacular Festival Finale
Virginia Symphony, JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Tianwa Yang, violin (US debut). The festival closes with a spectacular evening of music, featuring a new star and a beloved classic. Be the first to hear the "technically brilliant, mesmerizing, thrilling" (Badische Neueste Nachrichten) young Chinese violinist Tianwa Yang as she makes her U.S. debut performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. And the evening ends with a bang, as the Virginia Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's stirring 1812 Overture, complete with cannons bursting. Presented as part of Festival Williamsburg. Tickets: $50, $40, reserved covered seating; $20, lawn, bring your own chair. Rain or shine Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.virginiaartsfest.com. Sunken Garden, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg.

Monday, May 26, 2008, 2pm
Masterworks in the Making:
A Concert of Premieres by the Fellows of The John Duffy Composers Institute
Be the first to hear scenes from exciting new works of opera and musical theater, created by some of the most promising composers of this generation, and performed for the first time as part of the renowned John Duffy Composers Institute. Gifted composers, chosen from throughout the nation, hone their works in intensive sessions with the leading masters of the opera and musical theater stage-and cap the experience with a premiere performance in Old Dominion University's Chandler Hall. Six emerging Composer Fellows will be chosen to work with this year's Institute staff, to include senior composer John Duffy, vocal coach Patrick Mason, and professional dramaturge/director, Rhoda Levine. Composers Libby Larsen, John Harbison, Robert Ashley and musicians of national prominence will be in residence as Institute clinicians. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the birth of a new masterwork-order your tickets now for this exciting performance. Co-presented with Old Dominion University. Tickets: $15; students under 25, $10 Phone 757-671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org for tickets. Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building, 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk

NEW
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:30pm
GSA Honors Chamber Music and Jazz Concert
The Instrumental Music Department of The Governor's School for the Arts is presenting the Honors Chamber Music and Jazz Concert. This is the best of their chamber music and jazz program, featuring flute choir, string quartets, wind quintet and sextet, percussion ensemble, virtuoso pianists, and the advanced jazz combo. A highlight of the concert will be Orchestra da Camera, a 30-piece elite chamber orchestra that performs without a conductor. The concert will be about 2 hours in length including intermission. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens. For further information, call (757) 589-6452. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave., Downtown, Suffolk.

Friday, May 30, 2008, 7:30pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 7pm
Virginia Symphony: Music in the Open Air!
Maestro Matt Kraemer and the Virginia Symphony take to the outdoors for this fun-filled program celebrating American composers – from Irving Berlin and Henry Mancini to Aaron Copeland. There will also be a special tip of the hat to Leroy Anderson in honor of his centennial celebration. Highlights include some of his liveliest classics, Waltzing Cat, Bugler's Holiday, The Typewriter, Blue Tango, and Syncopated Clock. Free and Open to the Public. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. May 30: City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. Sponsored by the City of Newport News. Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com or call (757) 926-1400 for more information. June 1: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital entrance off Gloucester Main Street, Gloucester, VA. Please bring your lawn chair, blanket and a picnic!

Friday, May 30 & Saturday, May, 31, 2008, 8pm
Governor's School: An Evening of Operetta Scenes
The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal Music Department presents an evening of scenes from operettas. Tickets $10. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Building, ODU Campus, 49th St. & Elkhorn Ave.,Norfolk.

Saturday, May 31, 2008, 7:30pm
The Virginia Beach Chorale: 50 Golden Years
The Virginia Beach Chorale celebrates 50 years of excellence with their anniversary performance. Gasoline was 24 cents a gallon, a new Ford cost $1967 and yearly tuition at Harvard was $1250. The year was 1958 and hula hoops were all the rage and Elvis was inducted into the Army! In Princess Anne County, Virginia, a new performing arts group formed to provide quality theatrical and choral entertainment for the citizens. The choral group would later become The Virginia Beach Chorale. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Tickets are available from Chorale members or from the Sandler Center Box Office. For concert information call 486-1464 or visit our website at www.virginiabeachchorale.org Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Town Center, Virginia Beach.

NEW
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 8pm
Hampton Roads Men's Chorus: Love, Don't Need a Reason
Our concert this year is centered on Vows, a piece by Los Angeles composer Scott Henderson, which we commissioned to draw attention to the subject of gay/lesbian marriage and the state of "marriage amendments" across the United States. Tickets: $15 - $20 in advance, $20-$25 the day of the concert. Tickets are available online at http://tickets.steppingout.org/ Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton.

Sunday, June 1, 2008, 9 & 11:15 am
Mozart Majesty
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: Coronation Mass by W. A. Mozart. The Pelham Choir of Bruton Parish and Chancel Choir of St. John's Episcopal Church, Hampton, Virginia. Rebecca E. Davy and John Siderius, Directors For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, June 1, 2008, 3pm
Community Music Academy, Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble
The Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble was created in 1999 by its director, Victor Hugo, a Community Music Academy faculty member, to provide an advanced performance outlet for area high school wind and percussion students. This 50-piece ensemble closes its season with this concert in June. The ensemble provides an opportunity for talented young people to learn and work with others who share the same devotion toward music. Our enthusiastic staff mentors students through sectionals and lessons, providing quality opportunities for musical achievement.For more information call 683-4075 University Theatre, Hampton Blvd. & 45th Street, Norfolk.

Time Change
Sunday, June 1, 2008, 3pm
Meet the Composer, Dr. John Leavitt
Dr. John Leavitt in concert with the Chancel choirs of Great Bridge Presbyterian Church and Providence Presbyterian Church and members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. All concerts are open to the public. A free will offering will be accepted, and a nursery will be provided. Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23322. The church is located directly across the street from the Chesapeake municipal complex. For information, please call 547-4706.

Sunday, June 1, 2008, 5pm
Schola Cantorum: Summer is i-cumen in!
Spring Series 2008: A Cappella XII. This mostly madrigal, mostly a cappella concert celebrates Spring, Nature, Love, and Renewal as expressed in French, German, and English song (including the title madrigal which is in Olde English). Free will offering. Visit www.schola-cantorum.org to pre-order tickets by mail. Old Donation Episcopal Church, 4449 N. Witchduck Road. (Near Sentara Bayside Hospital), Virginia Beach.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 7:30pm
Governor's School: Senior Class of 2008 Graduating Recital
The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal Music Department presents the 2008 Seniors Recital. Tickets $10. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine Arts Building, ODU Campus, 49th St. & Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk.

Thursday, June 5, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Thursday, June 5, 2008 7:30pm
Annual Charles Flax Memorial Concert
The Hampton University Ministers' Conference and Choir Directors' Organists' Guild Workshop presents the Annual Charles Flax Memorial Concert of Sacred and Spiritual Music. Featuring some classic standard choral pieces as well as new works sung by the 1000 voice conference choir under the direction of Royzell L Dillard (Hampton University) and James Abbington (Candlier School of Theology-Emory University) At the organ, Professor Roy Belfield of Winston-Salem State University At the piano, Mr. Joseph Joubert, concert pianist and musical director for Three Mo' Tenors And The Color Purple on Broadway. Free and open to the public. Convocation Center, Hampton University, Hampton, VA

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 7:30 pm
An Evening with Chrystal E.
Soprano Chrystal Williams's Fifth Annual Recital. Chrystal is a 2004 graduate of the Governor's School and has just graduated with honors from Carnegie-Mellon. Join us in the audience for this scholarship fund raiser. I. C. Norcom High School, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 5pm until...
Art Enter Cape Charles Benefit by the Bay
Support the Arts! Join us for the 12th Annual Benefit by the Bay! This year's event will be held on the Bay at Bay Shore Concrete Products, on the outskirts of Cape Charles. Your ticket includes dinner, musical entertainment, some complimentary beverages and dessert. Enjoy dancing under the stars until midnight. Mingle with friends and bid in our silent auction. Tickets:$100.00. Please check our website www.artsentercapecharles.org or call 331-2787 for additional information.

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8pm
Egypt's Nights
A concert version of the new opera by African American composer Leslie Savoy Burrs and librettist Barbara Chase-Riboud, with Kay George Roberts conducting. With Opera North's spectacular choral ensemble, featured vocal soloists are Lisa Edwards-Burrs, soprano, and Issahcah Savage, tenor. Instrumentalists include South African percussionist Mogauwane Mahloele, bassist Gerald Veasley, pianist George Burton, and violinist Diane Monroe. Egypt's Nights is the third excerpted concert performance in An African American Triptych. The cycle includes Blake and A Bayou Legend. Presented by Opera North, Inc. Tickets $30. Tickets are available at www.operanorth.com, or you may phone 215-884-5840 for reservations. Don't delay: only 300 seats are available and there is only one performance! Trinity Center for Urban Life; 2212 Spruce Street; Philadelphia, PA. 19103.

Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8pm
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 3pm
York River Symphony Orchestra: Summer Solstice
York River Symphony Orchestra. Dr. James Herbison, conductor, will also be featured soloist, performing the Elgar Cello Concerto in D minor. Other features on the program are Egmont Overture - Beethoven, “Scherzo” from the Midsummer Night's Dream - Mendelssohn, A Summer Day in the Country - Gade, Dance Bacchanale - Saint-Saens. Dr. Eric Reiff, assistant director will conduct the Elgar and the Beethoven. Reserve tickets by calling Pro Music & Sound: (757) 867-7115. Advance price $8, $10; at the door - $10 and $12. More information at www.yrso.org. June 7: Hampton High School, 1491 West Queen Street, Hampton. June 8: Mary Christian Auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton.

Saturday, June 7, Monday June 9 and Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Virginia Children's Chorus Auditions
Come sing with us! The Virginia Children's Chorus will hold auditions for new students for our 2008-09 season on Saturday, June 7, Monday June 9 and Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Auditions will be at Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk. Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling our Chorus Manager at 440-9100. Beginners are welcome! Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun. To learn more about how the Virginia Children's Chorus can help your child discover the joys of singing, call 440-9100 or e-mail us at vccinfo@verizon.net.

Tuesday, June 24 - Saturday, June 28, 2008
Oboe Holiday 2008
George Corbett, Oboe/English Horn, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, announces Oboe Holiday 2008, an all-inclusive oboe clinic designed with growing needs of developing oboists in mind, whether they are self-taught or have had private instruction, to help them more easily achieve the joy of making music. Daily afternoon classes are designed for all levels to assist the musician in discovering more about themselves through the art of playing the oboe. Discussion classes are designed to enable the performer to be more present and in control of his or her skills through breathing, performance focus, reed making, self-evaluation as well as general instrument care and repair. The classes provide a nurturing environment with other like-minded students at all levels. Generally, these classes are designed to help the student find their inner guidance to better guide themselves. The series will conclude with a recital and reception on June 28 at 7:30. Instructors include: Oboist George Corbett, pianist Lee Jordan-Anders and oboe repairman Brian Seaton.. Fees: Daily passes at $75 or the entire day camp at $375. "If you register and make your payment by June 6th then I will offer $20 off from the total camp, or $4 off for each day that you register for. Additionally, should you attend the entire camp and bring a friend, you will receive $50 off from your registration!!! So, imagine the savings if you bring all of your oboist friends!!!" George Corbett. For price per class, location and to register, visit Mr. Corbett's website at www.georgecorbett.net

Monday June 9 and Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Virginia Children's Chorus Auditions
Come sing with us! The Virginia Children's Chorus will hold auditions for new students for our 2008-09 season on Saturday, June 7, Monday June 9 and Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Auditions will be at Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk. Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling our Chorus Manager at 440-9100. Beginners are welcome! Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun. To learn more about how the Virginia Children's Chorus can help your child discover the joys of singing, call 440-9100 or e-mail us at vccinfo@verizon.net

NEW
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 3pm
York River Symphony Orchestra
The York River Symphony Orchestra will make its Southside debut in Suffolk with a free summer concert. The orchestra will accompany cellist James Herbison in "Allegro Appassionato " by Saint-Saens. The program will also include light pirate music, lively tunes such as Beethoven 's Egmont overture and Saint Saens ' Danse Bacchanale, and works for summer by Mendelssohn and Gade. Free and open to the public. Visit SuffolkCenter.org Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W.Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk.

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10am
Cantata Chorus Vocal Auditions
Dating back to 1959, The Cantata Chorus has a rich history of performing the great choral masterworks in Hampton Roads. We are proud to announce our 50th Anniversary and are holding open auditions for the upcoming 2008-2009 season. Auditions for all voice parts will be held at Christ and St. Luke's Episcopal Church (560 West Olney Road at Stockley Gardens in Norfolk's Ghent section) on Saturday, June 14, 2008 from 10 a.m. until noon. The audition consists of a voice classification and sight-singing evaluation. Singers are asked to bring a prepared piece of their choice, and will be asked to sing a short selection from one of the choruses from Part I of Handel's Messiah (The Hallelujah Chorus is acceptable for this audition, although one of the other choral passages is preferred.) An accompanist will be provided. This season we welcome back Dr. Allen Shaffer as our Guest Conductor to help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Works for the 2008-2009 season include Otto Olsson's Te Deum and works by Brahms and Vaughan Williams; Handel's Messiah (Part I); Benjamin Britten's St. Nicholas and Andrew Carter's Te Deum with The Virginia Children's Chorus. The Cantata Chorus rehearses on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. Rehearsals will begin in September. All auditions must be scheduled in advance. Please contact Chorus President Robert Overman at 757.397.8390 or send an email to cantatachorus@verizon.net for specific information.

Schola Cantorum Auditions
Schola Cantorum will be auditioning new singers and re-auditioning current singers for the upcoming season. Artistic Director Agnes Mobley-Wynne will be holding auditions on Saturday, June 21 in the director's office at ODU (Room 240 in the Diehn building at the intersection of 49th & Elkhorn Ave. (Cordoned-off parking will be available in the lot across the street on Elkhorn) and on Saturday, June 28 at Eastern Shore Chapel choir room. Eastern Shore Chapel is at 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach. Ensemble only auditions will consist of a simple reading of 'America the Beautiful' and some rhythmic and aural dictation (to clap and sing, not to write out). Singers wishing to be considered for solo opportunities should also bring another song of their own choosing. Schola Cantorum is a chorus with an eclectic membership of singers. For the 2008-2009 season, we will be in our 13th year of performing together, and our second under the directorship of Ms. Wynne. We perform choral music from early to contemporary classical composers. Please send email to webmaster-schola@cox.net and specify your desired audition date. You will be assigned a date/time slot by return email.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Doors open at 7:30 and concert begins at 8:00pm
Virginia Beach Chamber Orchestra
Virginia Beach Philharmonic Society, Dora Marshall Mullins - Artistic Director/Concert Master, presents the Virginia Beach Chamber Orchestra performing music of Bach, Mendelssohn, Barber, Vaughan Williams and others. Free and open to the public. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg..

Thursday, June 19, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 8pm
A Tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Peter Pelham Concert Series: a tribute to Ralph Vaughan Williams on the 50th anniversary of his death. The Chancel Choir of Bruton Parish Church, Dr. JanEl B. Will, Director. Concert to be preceded by dinner in the Parish Hall. For reservations, call 229- 2891 at least one week prior to the concert. For further information please call the Parish Office at 229- 2891. Bruton Parish Church, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg.

Sunday, June 22, 2008, 5pm
Austin Girls' Choir
Austin Girls' Choir, Artistic Director Sara Burden-McClure, a top-level singing group from Austin, Texas, presents a free concert featuring Swing, Broadway, light classical and more sung by 21 girls in 4-part harmony. Fun for all ages! Call 428-6763 for more information. Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach.

Tuesday, June 24 - Saturday, June 28, 2008
Oboe Holiday 2008
George Corbett, Oboe/English Horn, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, announces Oboe Holiday 2008, an all-inclusive oboe clinic designed with growing needs of developing oboists in mind, whether they are self-taught or have had private instruction, to help them more easily achieve the joy of making music. Daily afternoon classes are designed for all levels to assist the musician in discovering more about themselves through the art of playing the oboe. Discussion classes are designed to enable the performer to be more present and in control of his or her skills through breathing, performance focus, reed making, self-evaluation as well as general instrument care and repair. The classes provide a nurturing environment with other like-minded students at all levels. Generally, these classes are designed to help the student find their inner guidance to better guide themselves. The series will conclude with a recital and reception on June 28 at 7:30. Instructors include: Oboist George Corbett, pianist Lee Jordan-Anders and oboe repairman Brian Seaton.. Fees: Daily passes at $75 or the entire day camp at $375. For price per class, location and to register, visit Mr. Corbett's website at www.georgecorbett.net

Thursday, June 26, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Part Time - Church Music Director/Organist:
Ghent United Methodist Church, Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a part-time Music Director to lead all church music ministries; including Sunday services, adult and children's choirs, instrumentalists, and seasonal programs. We require an energetic blend of traditional and contemporary musical styles to support the spiritual development of the church. An applicant must be able to work collaboratively with the Pastor and lay leaders in planning innovative and inviting music, and be an active member of the church staff. The church sanctuary has a Cassavant pipe organ. The ideal candidate will have the ability to play the organ and will involve instruments and multi media elements in worship. Ghent United Methodist Church has a 105 year tradition of serving Christ. For more information about Ghent church, visit www.ghentumc.org . Pay is commensurate with experience. The job is available beginning mid-June 2008. Submit resumes to: Ghent United Methodist Church, 531 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507. Requests for formal job descriptions can be made by contacting the Church Office (757) 622-2843 or office@ghentumc.org.

Bass-Baritone Position
The Chancel Choir at Churchland Baptist Church, located in the Western Branch borough of Chesapeake, has a bass-baritone position opening. A weekly Tuesday night rehearsal is required and one service on Sunday at 11:00 am. Responsibilities also include special services such as Christmas Eve, Maunday Thursday, Christmas Choral Worship (Sun. A.M.) and a special "Music in Worship" service (Sun. A.M.) either in the Fall or Summer. Other non-regular services may be required. The hired singer will be paid per service and per rehearsal. For further information, interested persons should contact Dr. Dennis R. Price, Director of Music at 757-483-2874 or 757-484-3281.

Church Accompanist Position
Olive Branch Christian Church, 7643 Richmond Road, Norge, VA 23127. Historical church in upper James City County is seeking an accompanist (organ and piano) for worship services. Must be willing to play for 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. church services, regular weekly adult choir rehearsals, and support seasonal services and special events. Salary range: $10-12,700/yr. Forward résumé to: obcc@widomaker.com or mail to P. O. Box 190, Norge, VA 23127.

Thursday, July 3, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Friday, July 4, 2008, 6pm
The TRADOC Band: 4th of July Stars in the Sky
Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Victory Landing Park, Newport News, VA

Friday, July 4, 2007, 8pm
Free Oceanfront Concert: Stars and Stripes Explosion
Presented by SYMPHONICITY-The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach and Beachevents. Tickets Free. No assigned seating. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. 20th Street Stage, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

Ash Lawn Opera Festival
The Ash Lawn-Highland Festival is a professional opera company presenting fully-staged opera and musical theatre as well as educational and family programming, in the Boxwood Gardens of James Monroe's estate, Ash Lawn-Highland. Performances feature talented young singers from across the United States with a wealth of experience and training. All performances are sung in English and the intimate, outdoor setting in the Boxwood Gardens creates a casual, relaxed atmosphere - the perfect place for a pre-performance picnic. Come experience the perfect summer evening in Charlottesville! All evening performances begin at 8 p.m. Grounds open for tailgating and picnicking at 6 p.m. Lectures begin at 7:15 pm. Summer Saturdays performances begin at 11 a.m. Opera Tickets: Adults - $28, Seniors - $27, Students - $16. Music at Twilight: Adutls -$19, Seniors - $18, Students - $12. Summer Saturdays Tickets: $5. (*Tickets for Summer Saturdays are only available at the door.) In the event of rain, performances will be held under the Pavilion. Phone 434-293-4500 email: info@ashlawnopera.org http://www.ashlawnopera.org
My Fair Lady by Lerner and Loewe
July 5, 6, 12, 13, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, August 2, 6, 8, 9
Carmen by Georges Bizet
July 19, 20, 23, 25, 30, August 1, 3, 5, 7, 10
Music at Twilight
Broadway Bound - July 4
Festival singers perform a collection of hits from Broadway shows past and present. This energetic show offers everything from favorites by the likes of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gershwin, and Cole Porter, to the current hits direct from Broadway!
Mozart & More - July 18
Summer Saturdays
DinoRock's Dinosaurs Forever! - July 26
Come sing and laugh with Tootsie the tap dancing Triceratops, Big Bad Baby Rex, and many more dinosaur friends in this delightful musical revue.
The Story of the Gypsy & the Toreador - August 2
Ash Lawn Opera's apprentice artists will perform a special, kid-friendly version of Bizet's Carmen.
Bob Brown Puppet's Rumpelstiltskin - August 9
When the king locks the miller's daughter in the tower and she is faced with the impossible tasks of spinning straw intoi gold, Rumpelstiltskin offers a way out -- but at a great price.

The Tidewater Winds Summer Concerts
The Tidewater Winds, provides the opportunity for the communities of Hampton Roads to enjoy professional band concerts in the Sousa Band tradition. The inaugural concert was presented on July 7, 1985 at Norfolk's Town Point Park. Performances are always free and open to the public.
Broadway Spectacular
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Monday, July 7, 2008 - Hickory High School, Chesapeake
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - F.W. Cox High School, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach
One if by Land, Two if by Sea
Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Monday, July 14, 2008 - Hickory High School, Chesapeake
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - F.W. Cox High School, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - Chesapeake Conference Center, Chesapeake
Take Flight
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Monday, July 21, 2008 - Hickory High School, Chesapeake
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - F.W. Cox High School, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Cultural Arts Center, Suffolk
Sentimental Journey
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Monday, July 28, 2008 - Hickory High School, Chesapeake
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk
Friday, August 1, 2008 - Willett Hall, Portsmouth

Thursday, July 10, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Saturday, July 12, 2008, 7pm
Green Valley Youth Choir
From Sydney, Australia, the Green Valley Youth Choir will be arriving in the United States as part of their 6-week 40th Anniversary World Tour. Their previous tour concerts will have been in Hong Kong, Austria, Sweden and Poland. Award winning Australian singer/songwriter Helen Mottee will be with them in the US. Helen has written a song that was adopted by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees entitled, "Do You," which the choir has recorded and will be performing for the concert. The choir will also provide the music for worship at Providence Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 13. Admission is free; a free-will offering will be collected to help the choir defray expenses. Providence Presbyterian Church, 5497 Providence Road, Virginia Beach.

Virginia Wesleyan College's annual Sacred Music Summer Conference
Takes place July 28 - August 2, 2008 with day workshops and evening worship services, hymn festivals and concerts. The conference offers enrichment and continuing education in conducting, organ, handbells, children's choirs, guitar, vocal technique, theory, and more, and also offers college credit for teachers interested in re-certification credits, or for those working on a degree program. The 2008 guest clinicians include Donald McCullough (Master Chorale, Washington, D.C.), Rollo Dilworth (North Park University School of Music, Chicago), Christopher Pardini (Shadyside Presbyterian, Pittsburg, PA), Craig Wansink (VWC, Squires Memorial Presbyterian), Daniel Benedict (Methodist pastor and author), Annabelle Joseph (Carnegie-Mellon), Michael Jothen (Towson Univ.), Don Price & Nancy Besig (church music composers), Sam Dorsey (VWC, NSU, CNU), Lee Jordan-Anders (VWC), Don Krudop (Visual & Performing Arts Academy, Virginia Beach), Cynthia Dobrinski (composer, arranger & handbell clinician), Jean Thiel (CNU, First Presbyterian) Deboarh Carr (VWC, Hidenwood Presbyterian, Bellissima). For a conference brochure with registration information, or for details on singing with the Wesleyan Festival Chorus or general questions contact Sandy Billy at sbilly@vwc.edu or phone 757-455-3376. Registration deadline July 9, 2008.
Evening events open to the public include:
Monday, July 28, 7:30pm
Worship in the Taizé Style of Christian Prayer
Monumental Chapel, Virginia Wesleyan College.
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm
All My Hope
Festival Worship with the Wesleyan Festival Chorus conducted by Dr. Rollo Dilworth. Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th St., Virginia Beach (donations accepted).
Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm
Organist Christopher Pardini in Concert
First Presbyterian, 36th Street, Virginia Beach (suggested donation $10; free to conference registrants).
Saturday, August 2, 7:30pm
Beloved Immortals & More: Concert of Sacred Classics
With the Wesleyan Festival Chorus conducted by Don McCullough; Henry Faivre-organist. Christ & St. Luke's Church, 560 West Olney Rd., Stockley Gardens, Norfolk (suggested donation $10; free to conference registrants).

Saturday, July 26, 2008, 5pm
Third Annual Jazz 'n July
The Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan, Inc. presents their third annual Jazz 'n July. The event will begin with a silent auction at 5:00 PM, followed by music from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fine Creek Vineyards. This year's featured performers are local Richmond artists, Ban Caribe, whose sound blends together the exotic sounds of Latin, Caribbean and soulful Rhythm and Blues. The bands music, based on the Afro-Clave, is held together with pulsating percussion. Ban Caribe's musical compositions and arrangements are spiritually inspired by the rhythmic beats and chants of indigenous African music. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information and tickets phone 598-5553 or 598-6969 or visit ww.artsofpowhatan.org. Fine Creek Vineyards, 2630 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan, VA.

NEW
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 6pm
Sophia Subero: A Touch of Trinidad
Thalia Lynn's Concert Series presents an evening of music, classical and otherwise, played on the steel drums by Sophia Subero. Ms. Subero, a native of Trinidad and a steel drum champion, came to the Tidewater area last fall as the Assistant Director of the Virginia Arts Festival's Rhythm Project. She assists in the instruction and administration of six in-school steelband ensembles, and directs the Hampton and Norfolk Rising Star middle school programs. Please join us for an evening of wonderful music! Thalia Lynn Baptist Church Sanctuary, 4392 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach.

Virginia Wesleyan College's Annual Sacred Music Summer Conference
Evening events open to the public include:
Monday, July 28, 7:30pm
Worship in the Taizé Style of Christian Prayer
The Taizé style features simple, chant-like refrains repeatedly sung by all present, scripture readings, and periods of silence. The entire service is considered to be a communal prayer. Katherine Lakoski, soprano; Terry Heinze, tenor; Al Reese, trumpet; Lois Reese, flute; and Owen Davis, cello, will contribute to the service. For more information on the Taizé community, see http://www.taize.fr/en. Monumental Chapel, Virginia Wesleyan College.
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm
All My Hope
Festival Worship with the Wesleyan Festival Chorus conducted by Dr. Rollo Dilworth. This festival of singing includes choral anthems from the African-American and Gospel traditions as well as numerous congregational hymns in the classic and modern-classic tradition, scripture readings and prayer, plus Libby Larsen's arrangement of "Be Thou My Vision" by organ & flute. The 120-voice chorus represents 44 different churches and community choruses, and is accompanied by Sharon Foxwell, organist; Sylvia Chapa, pianist, Patti Watters, flute; Dr. Anthony Hailey, African percussion; the Eastern Virginia Brass featuring Stephen Carlson & Larry Clemmens, trumpet; Jay Larkin & Steve Adrian, trombone; and Tim Bishop, timpani. Readings by Rev. Daniel Benedict and Dr. Craig Wansink. Dr. Dilworth is Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choirs at the North Park University School of Music (Chicago) and composer of more than 70 published choral works. Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th St., Virginia Beach (donations accepted).
Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm
Organist Christopher Pardini in Concert
Pardini is Organist and Director of Music and Fine Arts at Shadyside Presbyterian (Pittsburgh), having previously served as organist at the Crystal Cathedral (Annaheim). His program on the 68-rank Fain Family Organ at First Presbyterian includes Sortie in E-flat (Lefébure-Wély), Fountain Reverie (Fletcher), Fantasie in E-flat Major (Saint-Saëns), Andante in D Major (Mendelssohn), Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C (Bach), Soliloquy (Conte), selections from Sonata I in d minor (Guilmant), and two hymn arrangements by Paul Manz. First Presbyterian Church, 36th Street, Virginia Beach (suggested donation $10; free to conference registrants).
Saturday, August 2, 7:30pm
Beloved Immortals & More: Concert of Sacred Classics
With the Wesleyan Festival Chorus conducted by Don McCullough; Henry Faivre-organist. McCullough is conductor of the Master Chorale of Washington, and former conductor of the Virginia Symphony Chorus and the Virginia Chorale. For this event the 100-member Wesleyan Festival Chorus represents 68 different churches and community choruses. The concert features several of McCullough's compositions as well as traditional classics including Beethoven's Hallelujah, Brahms' How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, Thompson's Last Words of David, and Manz's E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, to name a few. Organist Henry Faivre will perform two organ selections, Concerto a 2 Clav. et Pedal in C (Bach), and Choral-Improvisation sur le "Victimae paschali" (Tournemire); Barbara Chapman, harp, and George Corbett, oboe, open the concert with Evening Piece (William Benson). Stephen Carlson, trumpet, and David Walker, timpani also accompany the choir. Chorus manager is Connie Faivre; section leaders - Ann Scott Davis, soprano; Kathleen Franz, alto; Rusty Youmans, tenor; and Les Wasserman-bass. Christ & St. Luke's Church, 560 West Olney Rd., Stockley Gardens, Norfolk (suggested donation $10; free to conference registrants).

Friday, August 1, 2008, 8pm
The TRADOC Band: Smithfield Summer Concert Series
Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Smithfield Times Stage, Smithfield, VA

Sunday, August 3, 2008, 4pm
Sundays at Four: Talented Teenage Musicians
Participating will be teens from Toano, Newport News, Smithfield, Windsor, Williamsburg, and York County, age 13-18 who have already won special honors and performed in highly-regarded concert performances in recent months. Featured will be: a soprano who has won numerous awards in competitions across the state during the past two years. She'll sing music from Classical to Broadway. A 13-year-old violinist who recently performed on From the Top, a nationally broadcast radio program taped in front of a live audience at the Ferguson Center in May. A 13-year-old cellist who is learning all the Bach unaccompanied Suites for his instrument. An 18-year-old tuba player who intends to pursue a degree in engineering so that he can help design better brass instruments. Also performing will be a flute player who is recognized by her peers, and an 18-year-old pianist equally at home playing Classical and jazz. A free-will offering will be collected and shared among the musicians. Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church Street, Smithfield, VA. (Call: 375-9140)

Virginia Chorale Auditions
Virginia Chorale announces auditions for professional paid positions for the 2008-2009 season. The Virginia Chorale announces auditions for roster and substitute positions will take place August 6 and 7, 2008 in Norfolk. Auditions are by appointment, and resume (vocal/musical) submission is required before appointments can be made. Additional audition dates will be announced, if needed. Audition requirements are listed on the Chorale website at www.vachorale.org.
Members of Virginia's only fully professional choral ensemble receive compensation for all rehearsals and performances. Those who live outside the local regional area also receive a travel and per diem stipend. The critically acclaimed Virginia Chorale performs four to five subscription concerts each season, with clustered weekend rehearsals and dual performances, and has a strong history of high profile projects and recordings. For more information, please call (757) 627-8375 or email Ann Prince at ann_prince@vachorale.org. Resumes may be e-mailed, faxed to (757) 627-7937, or posted to Virginia Chorale, P.O. Box 3455, Norfolk VA 23514-all to the attention of Ann Prince, Chorus Manager.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 7:30pm
Symphonicity Pops Concert: Go AMERICA!
Presented by SYMPHONICITY-The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach and Beachevents. Patriotic music, music by John Williams, music from Broadway, and from High School Musical. Soprano Kimberly Markham will join the orchestra in vocal selections. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free concert under the stars No assigned seating.. Parking is free for VB residents on Wednesdays at the 25th and Pacific lot also. 24th Street Stage, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

Thursday, August 7, 7:30pm, 2008
Dancing Keyboard by the Bay
Invencia Piano Duo, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn, perform a free concert at Westminster Canterbury. Free and open to the public; limited seating. Phone 757-496-1100. Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach.

British Youth in Local Concerts
Three youth artists, Michael Hart, Matthew Paine and Oliver Roberts, from High Wycombe, England, will be presenting concerts in the Tidewater Area in August. The sponsor is Stephen Armstrong, an international concert artist and former organ scholar at Cambridge. Mr. Armstrong is also director of High Wycombe Choral Society which has longtime ties to the Tidewater Area. The musicians,16-18 years old, are highly accomplished organ and piano students. These artists can be heard at the following locations:
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 7pm
Concert
Latter Day Saints Church, Poquoson Ward, Victory Blvd. (phone 757.927.1367). Reception follows.

Saturday, August 9, 2007, 12 Noon until ...
Schola Cantorum's 7th Annual Summer Sing and Choral Singers' Workshops
Come, Sing the Duruflé Requiem with us. Afternoon workshops let you hone and polish your choral singing skills. Schola Cantorum and other area singers (including you) join together in the evening to sing the Requiem of Maurice Duruflé. Music will be available to borrow, or bring your own. A casual day of enjoying, learning and performing beautiful music. Open to all singers and lovers of music.
Registration opens at 12 noon for workshops which start at 1 PM and re-opens at 6 PM for the group sing of the Duruflé 'Requiem' which starts at 7 PM. Attend one or both Summer Sing Workshops for singing health and improvement. Afternoon workshops let singers hone and polish their choral singing skills. In keeping with the Schola Cantorum commitment "to advance and encourage the development of musicianship in singers, both within the ensemble and within the community," the Sing will feature three 50-minute workshops (10-minute breaks between): Sight-singing and Rhythm, presented by Deborah Carr; Diction & Vocal Technique, presented by Agnes Mobley-Wynne; Musicology of Duruflé, presented by Jean Thiel.
Schola Cantorum and other area singers join together in the evening to sing the "Requiem" of Maurice Duruflé. Music will be available to borrow, or singers may use their own. Featured musicians for the evening sing are: Agnes Mobley-Wynne, conductor; Chuck Woodward, accompanist; Lisa Relaford-Costen, mezzo-soprano; Charles Stanton, baritone.
Fees: $20 for ALL THREE workshops. $10 for the Sing ($5 for students, seniors, and military). All events take place at Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center, 49th Street and Elkhorn Ave., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Ample free parking. Visit http://schola-cantorum.org for details.

Hampton Roads Men's Chorus Auditions
The Hampton Roads Men's Chorus will hold open auditions for new singers on Sunday, August 17th at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Norfolk between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Formal training is not required, although prior singing experience is helpful. The audition includes a short vocalize to confirm range; a prepared song is not necessary. All voices, TTBB, are sought, but Bass 2 and Tenor 1 in particular are encouraged to audition. If you can not attend these auditions but are interested in joining the chorus, please contact iwant2sing@steppingout.org or call 480-0578 to schedule an appointment. Regular rehearsals occur at the same time and location as the audition; concerts are presented on both the Peninsula and the Southside. In three short years the HRMC has expanded from 16 singers to 35, presented a major concert benefiting the local Komen for the Cure affiliate and performed in Miami, FL at the international GALA Festival 2008. We welcome singers 18 to 80 in age, come join one of the fastest growing arts organizations in Hampton Roads. The Hampton Roads Men's Chorus fosters excellence in choral music, reflecting a breadth of life experiences in song. We promote a regional community embracing the inherent worth, equality, dignity and acceptance of all people. Visit our website at www.steppingout.org for additional information.

Schola Cantorum Auditions August 16
Schola Cantorum is a chorus with an eclectic membership of singers. For the 2008-2009 season, we will be in our 13-th year of performing together, and our second under Artistic Director Agnes Mobley-Wynne. We perform choral music from early to contemporary classical composers. Schola Cantorum will be auditioning new singers for the upcoming season. Ms. Mobley-Wynne will be holding auditions on Saturday, 16 August. Auditions will be conducted in the director's office at ODU (Room 240 in the Diehn building at the intersection of 49th & Elkhorn. Cordoned-off parking will be available in the lot across the street on Elkhorn Ave.) Sessions will be 15-minutes in length and will be assigned in the order in which requests are received, starting at 11 AM on each date. Please arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to your assigned time. Ensemble only auditions will consist of a simple reading of familiar music and some rhythmic and aural dictation (to clap and sing, not to write out). Singers wishing to be considered for solo opportunities should also bring another song of their own choosing. To schedule an audition: Please send email to webmaster-schola@cox.net and specify your desired audition date. You will be assigned a time slot by return email. See also: www.schola-cantorum.org/

Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 7:30pm
Symphonicity Pops Concert: Go OPERA!
Presented by SYMPHONICITY-The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach and Beachevents. Music will be featured by Gilbert and Sullivan, and from Broadway shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar,Carousel, and Les Miserables. Soprano Kimberly Markham will join the orchestra in vocal selections including Carmen. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free concert under the stars No assigned seating. Parking is free for VB residents on Wednesdays at the 25th and Pacific lot also. 24th Street Stage, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

Thursday, August 14, 2007, 7pm
The TRADOC Band: Music Under the Stars
Come join us at Fort Monroe beginning June 5th every Thursday through August 14th at 7pm throughout the summer months for the 74th season of our summer concert series, Music Under the Stars ! presented by the US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Have a picnic by the waterfront and relax to the music of the world-renowned TRADOC Band. Other musical events run throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at www.tradoc.army.mil/band or call our concert hotline at (757-788-3620. Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA.

Sunday, August 17, 2008, 3pm
Picture This! A Gallery of Musical Canvases Framed by Works of Art
from the Collection of the Chrysler Museum
Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders presents a program that pairs musical selections with works from the Museum's permanent collection The concert is free with museum admission. Phone 664.6200 for more information. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, 245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk.

Sunday, August 17, 2008, 4pm
Nitza Kats Pianist
Sundays at Four presents Nitza Kats, pianist. Works by Hummel, Ben-Yohanan, Brahms, Schumann and Debussy. Nitza Kats studied at theRubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, Israel, and the University of Minnesota Additional private studies were with Nadia Reisenberg, Leon Fleisher, Malcolm Bilson, Leonard Shure, Clifton Matthews and Ray Luck, among others. In addition she has studied the history of French pianism at the Ecole Normal de Musique de Paris. Ms. Kats has performed extensively in solo recitals and chamber music concerts both in Israel and the United States, in particular Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Wisconsin, West Virginia and around Virginia. Ms. Kats currently teaches in the Department of Music at Radford University. This concert honors the memory of long-time Smithfield native Catherine Yeoman Edwards. For more information about Sundays at Four: www.sundaysatfour.org or call: (757) 375-9140. No admission charge but an offering will be taken. Benn's United Methodist Church 14571 Benn's Church Boulevard Smithfield, VA 23430

Sunday, August 17, 2008, 4pm
Sacred Heart Church Choir Concert
The concert benefits Saint Gabriel's parish, Sacred Heart's sister parish in Haiti. Contact the church office at 757-625-6763 for more information. Donations at the door. Sacred Heart Church, 520 Graydon, Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507.

Choral Guild Invites New Singers to Join For a New Concert Season
As the Williamsburg Choral Guild launches into its 2008-2009 concert season, it is also inviting all those who love to sing fine music to become members. The Choral Guild is an all-volunteer chorus of nearly 100 singers drawn from Greater Williamsburg and the Peninsula. Conductor Jay BeVille is interested in hearing singers in all voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Aspiring singers are invited to phone 757-220-1808 to speak with our Membership Chairperson to inquire about membership to sing this season with Williamsburg Choral Guild and to arrange for an audition time on Monday, August 18 or Wednesday, August 20. Musically, the new season includes well-known and powerful works. The November 9 concert includes Schubert's Mass in G, Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate, and Bach's Magnificat in D accompanied by a 22-piece chamber orchestra and featuring 4 soloists. On March 9, the Choral Guild will present Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah, with 4 soloists and a 35-piece chamber orchestra. On May 2 and 3, the program will present great choral classics, with excerpts from Mozart's Requiem, Handel's Judas Maccabaeus, Brahms' Requiem, Haydn's The Creation, Orff's Carmina Burana, and much more, with organ accompaniment. The hugely popular Christmas with the Choral Guild concert on December 14 will again be free, accompanied by a brass quintet, and with a second performance added to accommodate the crowds. Vist the Guild's website at www.williamsburgchoralguild.org

Bellissima! Auditions
Bellissima! Women's Chorale Ensemble is holding open auditions for singers on Wednesday, August 20th and Monday, August 25th at Bayside Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. Please call Joan Pickett at 481-7332 to schedule an audition appointment beginning at 6:00 p.m. Singers must be able to sight read music and bring an audition piece (not a popular song). . Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning September 2. Concert dates are the evenings of November 7, 15, and 16. We are on the web at www.bellissimachoral.org.

Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia Open Auditions
Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia announces open auditions for the 2008/2009 season will be held at the Larchmont United Methodist Church on August 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. These auditions are to fill remaining openings in the Symphony, Concert, String and Jr. String orchestras. All orchestral instruments are welcome to audition. Auditions are by appointment and can be scheduled by contacting the Bay Youth Orchestras manager at 757-618-1800 or bayyouth@excite.com. For further information and audition requirements, visit our website at www.bayyouth.org/AuditionInfo.htm or call the Bay Youth manager at the numbers above. Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia is celebrating over 35 years of serving the Hampton Roads community by teaching and training over 250 talented musicians each year. Four orchestras rehearse Monday evenings during the regular school year in Norfolk, producing four different concert programs of orchestral music for the communities in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake each season. Participating students come from all over Hampton Roads including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, the Peninsula and North Carolina. Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia is a non-profit organization that is funded through membership fees, municipal, state and foundation grants as well as corporate and individual contributions.

Virginia Beach Chorale Auditions
Auditions for the Virginia Beach Chorale will be held Sunday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. and Monday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church - 420 Thalia Road in Virginia Beach. Bring a prepared piece to sing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioning all parts. The Virginia Beach Chorale rehearses each Monday evening from 7 - 10 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church. Virginia Beach Chorale membership includes singers from Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. For more information visit the website at virginiabeachchorale.org or call 486-1464.

Academy of Music Registrar Position
The Academy of Music is looking for someone who has an interest in music, perhaps some connections to our music community already, good computer skills, and is good working with people, especially on the telephone. This is an hourly-paid position and offers great flexibility of work hours for someone who is able to commit 15 - 20 hours per week. Job starts immediately. E-mail John Dixon, Executive Director at jdixon@aomva.org The Academy of Music, 1709 Colley Avenue, Suite 302, Norfolk, VA 23517.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:30pm
Symphonicity Pops Concert: Go TRAVELING!
Presented by SYMPHONICITY-The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach and Beachevents. A salute to the Navy, this concert features music dealing with the sea, including music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Titanic, and South Pacific. Soprano Kimberly Markham will join the orchestra in vocal selections. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free concert under the stars No assigned seating. Parking is free for VB residents on Wednesdays at the 25th and Pacific lot also. 24th Street Stage, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

Bellissima! Auditions
Bellissima! Women's Chorale Ensemble is holding open auditions for singers on Monday, August 25th at Bayside Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach. Please call Joan Pickett at 481-7332 to schedule an audition appointment beginning at 6:00 p.m. Singers must be able to sight read music and bring an audition piece (not a popular song). . Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. for 10 weeks beginning September 2. Concert dates are the evenings of November 7, 15, and 16. We are on the web at www.bellissimachoral.org.

Virginia Children's Chorus Auditions
Come sing with us! The Virginia Children's Chorus will hold auditions for new students for our 2008-09 season on Monday August 25 and Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Auditions will be at Talbot Park Baptist Church, 6919 Granby St., Norfolk. Auditions must be scheduled in advance by calling our Chorus Manager at 440-9100. Beginners are welcome! Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, receive excellent voice training and perform in concert while making new friends and having fun. To learn more about how the Virginia Children's Chorus can help your child discover the joys of singing, call 440-9100 or e-mail us at vccinfo@verizon.net.

Virginia Beach Chorale Auditions
Auditions for the Virginia Beach Chorale will be held Monday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church - 420 Thalia Road in Virginia Beach. Bring a prepared piece to sing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioning all parts. The Virginia Beach Chorale rehearses each Monday evening from 7 - 10 p.m. at Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church. Virginia Beach Chorale membership includes singers from Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. For more information visit the website at virginiabeachchorale.org or call 486-1464.

Virginia Chorale Auditions
The Virginia Chorale announces auditions for roster and substitute positions will take place in Norfolk on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 or by appointment. Resumé (vocal/musical) submission is required before appointments can be made. Additional audition dates will be announced, if needed. Audition requirements are listed on the Chorale website at www.vachorale.org. Members of Virginia's only fully professional choral ensemble receive compensation for all rehearsals and performances. Those who live outside the local regional area also receive a travel and per diem stipend. The critically acclaimed Virginia Chorale performs four to five subscription concerts each season, with clustered weekend rehearsals and dual performances, and has a strong history of high profile projects and recordings. For more information, please call (757) 627-8375 or email Ann Prince at ann_prince@vachorale.org. Resumés may be e-mailed, faxed to (757) 627-7937, or posted to Virginia Chorale, P.O. Box 3455, Norfolk VA 23514-all to the attention of Ann Prince, Chorus Manager.

Shir Darom Auditions
The Jewish Community Chorus of Hampton Roads, Shir Darom (Song of The South) begins its 6th year in September. If you have a passion for wonderful Jewish music and would like to bring it to our community, contact us and visit one of our rehearsals. All voice parts are welcome. Shir Darom is a community based chorus directed by Dr. Charles Weedman, with Arnel Senson at the piano. We are open to all religious denominations, as well as the unaffiliated. The chief requirement is to love singing Jewish music. Shir Darom performs concerts that include liturgical offerings in both classical and modern settings. We sing popular tunes, folk songs, in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and Bim-Bom. We are proud of our new works by Zeke Panitz. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:00-8:30 pm at the Simon JCC on the Sandler Campus. Contact Renee Mansheim at 627-3984, Rmansheim@earthlink.net , Stephanie Kreiner 427-2328, srwkinvb@msn.com or Linda Samuels 625-0122, linsam1@cox.net

Symphonicity Auditions
Symphonicity, The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach is holding auditions for its 2008-2009 season at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach. The season begins on September 2, 2008, and continues through April, 2009. The summer season consists of 5 outdoor concerts at the Va. Beach Oceanfront. Major works include the Brahms First Symphony, Rachmaninoff's Paganini Variations, and the Durufle Requiem, with world class soloists.
Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, provides a challenging performance experience for area musicians and fills a need for low cost, quality concerts in the community. The orchestra has over 100 members, who give freely of their time and talents. Membership is composed of retired and active symphony players, public school teachers, instructors at and graduates of the Armed Forces School of Music, freelance musicians, private instructors and composers, as well as business professionals, homemakers, and select high school students. Symphonicity, formerly known as the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra, was formed in 1981, under the baton of its current Music Director and Conductor, David S. Kunkel. Symphonicity is a resident company at the new Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in the Town Center of Virginia Beach. For more information, visit www.symphonicity.org Applicants should contact Wendy Young at 757-671-8611, or at wendy.young@symphonicity.org.

Tidewater Community College Chorus
Looking for a chorus to sing with this fall? The Tidewater Community College Chorus welcomes community singers of all ages. We meet Monday and Wednesday mornings on the TCC Portsmouth campus from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. There's no audition required, although some prior singing experience is helpful. A desire to sing with others is all you need. If you'd like to join us, register for MUS 137 - Chorus at the counseling center of any TCC campus. Class begins Monday, August 25. For questions or additional information, contact David S. WarrenAdjunct Instructor of MusicTidewater Community CollegePortsmouth Campus at dwarren@tcc.edu .

Indianapolis Opera Coach/Accompanist
Coach/accompanist needed for Indianapolis Opera Ensemble for spring 2009. The Ensemble season runs from January 5 through May 10, and it's mostly outreach, though there are quite a few training opportunities. The ideal candidate would have a master's degree in opera coaching, and some coaching experience would be nice, but not necessary. It's a full-time, salaried position with short-term major medical. For more details contact Patty Harvey, Director of Education, Indianapolis Opera, 250 E. 38th St ., Indianapolis , IN 46205. Phone: 317-283-3531 x 116 Email pattyh@indyopera.org

Lynnhaven Presbyterian Music Director Position
Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach is seeking a dependable music director to accompany and lead the worship choir and other music programs. The director's duties will include: coordinate with the Pastor in the selection of music for Sunday Worship Services; play the organ/piano and direct the choir at Sunday Morning Worship Services; conduct weekly rehearsal with the choir and additional rehearsals as needed for special services; select and present music at special Worship Services as designated in the annual church calendar (i.e., Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.); perform music at the opening Sunday School exercises designated the first Sunday of every month; lead the young children in the Sunday School music program.. Salary negotiable, with two weeks paid vacation per year. The director will be paid separately for Services not designated in the annual calendar (i.e., weddings, funerals). Salary Range: $12,000-$16,000. To apply: Mail resume with cover letter and two references to Lynnhaven Presbyterian Church, Attn: Atwood Brooks, 136 S. Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach VA 23452-7407 or email Mr. Brooks at planenut55@yahoo.com.

Shreveport Opera Coach/Accompanist Position
General Job Description is playing our school tour, chorus master and accompanist for the main stage productions (Cosi and Manon Lescaut) $500 a week plus housing. This is a perfect job for a recent grad. Start date is August 27, 2008. Contact Steve Aiken, General & Artistic Director, Shreveport Opera, Phone: 318 227-9503; Fax: 318 227-9518. Email saiken@shreveopera.org Visit www.shreveopera.org

Trinity Episcopal Interim Organist/Choirmaster
Historic Trinity Church in Portsmouth, Virginia seeks a part time organist to serve an interim time period before a search for a permanent organist/choirmaster is initiated. The position requires planning the musical liturgy in consultation with the rector, directing an adult choir of professional and volunteer singers with one rehearsal per week; playing for two Sunday services; and planning and directing music for special services. This is a temporary position to last no fewer than 90 days beginning November 3, 2008. The interim organist is eligible to apply for the permanent position. The Trinity organ has 43 ranks of pipes, 54 ranks of digitally sampled voices and 2593 pipes. $360.00/12 hrs/wk. To apply, submit resume to Barbara Byers, Senior Warden, Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704; or email to byersbk@cox.net.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 7:30pm
Symphonicity Pops Concert: Go TO THE MOVIES!
Presented by SYMPHONICITY-The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach and Beachevents. A salute to the silver screen, this concert features music dealing from The Magnificent Seven, Carousel, Spider Man, and Superman. Soprano Kimberly Markham will join the orchestra in vocal selections. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this free concert under the stars No assigned seating. Parking is free for VB residents on Wednesdays at the 25th and Pacific lot also. 24th Street Stage, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

Thursday, August 28, 2008, 7:30pm
Friday, August 29, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 30, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 31, 7:30pm
Virginia Symphony: La Vida Salsa
Maestro Matthew Kraemer and the Virginia Symphony take to the outdoors for this salsa-inspired night of Gershwin, Piazzolla and more. Community Event, in Williamsburg sponsored by the City of Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary and the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg, Hosted by the College of William and Mary. In Newport News sponsored by the City of Newport News Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com or call (757) 926-1400 for more information. Tickets: Free. Visit www.virginiasymphony.org. Call 757-892-6366. Aug, 28: Lake Matoaka at William & Mary - Williamsburg. Aug 29: City Center at Oyster Point - Newport News. Aug. 30: Victory Monument - Yorktown. Aug 31: City Park, Chesapeake.