The Arts
Concerts - Spring 2012
GUEST ARTIST CONCERTS
SHARQ Arabic Music Ensemble-Monday, February 13, 7:30 pm
SHARQ presents traditional Arabic vocal and instrumental music, as it was performed for hundreds of years in the royal courts, art houses and concert halls of past Arabic kingdoms. SHARQ’s young musicians hail from several cities in the Arab world and Turkey. SHARQ not only provides audiences a look at the rich musical background of the Arab world but also serves as a cultural bridge that connects people of diverse communities.
Tickets are $15 general/$10 students and seniors. Purchase tickets online. Free with valid Salem State student ID.
FACULTY CONCERTS
Music Faculty Classical Recital - Monday, February 6, 7:30 pm
The Salem State music faculty are showcased in this annual event. All proceeds from the evening benefit the John Finnegan scholarship for music majors.Tickets are $10 general/$5 students and seniors. Free with valid Salem State student ID.
Wired.to.the.Edge Faculty Ensemble - Thursday, February 23, 7:30 pm
An evening of contemporary, experimental electronic music featuring Salem State music department faculty Abe Finch, Nick Giarratani and Michael Testa. Free.
LECTURE
I Dream a World: A Tribute to William Grant Still - Monday, February 27, 11 am
Beverly and Andrew Soll present a lecture and slide presentation about noted African-American musician and composer, looking at the social environment in which he lived and the civil rights issues which impacted his work. Free.
STUDENT ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES
Chamber Orchestra - Monday, April 23, 7:30 pm
Concert Band - Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 pm
University Chorus, Hand Bells, Chamber Singers - Wednesday, April 25, 7:30 pm
Jazz Bands - Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm
World Music and Percussion Ensembles- Monday, April 30, 7:30 pm
Women's Chorale and Guitar Ensemble - Tuesday, May 1, 7:30 pm
Admission to student ensemble concerts is free and open to the public.
LOCATION, TIMES AND TICKETS
All concerts are held in the Recital Hall, Central Campus, 71 Loring Avenue. Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the concert, unless noted otherwise. Concert goers may park in the Central Campus lot for these events. For additional information: 978.542.7890.
