Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7p
Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart shares her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity. She also discusses the importance of having hope in even the most difficult situation and the process of recovery. After the presentation, a Q&A follows and Elizabeth will sign copies of her latest book, “Where There’s Hope.” …
Wednesday, Dec. 4, | 7:30p
Director Ben Wahlund Come experience an exciting and eclectic mix of world drumming, pop arrangements, original compositions for percussion ensemble, and classics from the minimalist schools. Please join us for a raucous, good time! Performance Program About the Ensemble: Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that studies and performs repertoire written specifically for the percussion family…
Thursday, Dec. 5 | 7:30p
Director Patrick O’Shea Chamber Singers specialize in vocal chamber music of all periods with particular emphasis on Renaissance madrigal and motets, music of the 20th century, and the music of many cultures. Contemporary music includes major composers, avant-garde music and arrangements of folk, ethnic and popular music. This select ensemble includes voice majors, other music…
Tuesday, Nov 26 | 7:30p
Director Matt Shevitz Come listen to students perform songs from a wide range of genres including funk, punk, jazz, soul, and Afro-Cuban music! The performance space is turned into a nightclub complete with refreshments and cafe tables. Performance features a variety of types of jazz, ranging from classic to contemporary, instrumental as well as vocal. About…
Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 7:30p
Chamber Orchestra is a mixed group of instrumentalists consisting of student and community members and is open to all from high school to adult ages. The ensemble performs both traditional literature for small orchestra/chamber music from the 1600s through the 20th century as well as less traditional chamber orchestra styles such as jazz, contemporary classical,…
Monday, Dec. 2 | 7:30p
DuPage Community Concert Band A Holiday Spectacular Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band presents a holiday concert that is a joyful celebration of the diverse and colorful traditions of this festive time of year. Selections include: Fanfare for the Festival of Lights by Evan vanDoren Once in Royal David’s City by Henry Gauntlett,…
Sunday, Dec. 8 | 7:30p
DuPage Chorale A Festival of Music with Brass and Organ Patrick O’Shea, Director Guest Artist Stephen Uhl, organ and the DuPage Chorale Orchestra Brass The DuPage Chorale presents a program of varied music for choir with organ and brass, as we welcome guest organist Stephen Uhl to the Belushi stage. Repertoire will include Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas…
Friday, Dec. 6 | 7:30p
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble Director Matt Shevitz Guest Artist: Vincent Herring, saxophone Performance Program Join the DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble and Director Matt Shevitz for a concert featuring two big bands with Herring along with this semester’s Artists-In-Residence Jim Buennig (saxophone), Constantine Alexander (trumpet), Henry Sparks (trombone), and Scott Hesse (guitar). The bands will be…
Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 7:30p
COD students present an evening of music featuring a wide range of works. Concert features string and wind players, percussionists, jazz musicians, and singers with enthusiasm and creativity. For all of these groups, this concert represents the first public performance of the semester. Featuring five COD music department ensembles: Chamber Orchestra, Director Mark Liu Chamber Singers, Director Patrick O’Shea…
Monday, Oct. 14 | 7:30p
DuPage Community Concert Band with the Chicago Brass Band Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band opens its season with a concert featuring specials guests Chicago Brass Band. The program includes Curnow’s Fanfare and Flourishes, Morlacchi’s The Swiss Shepherd featuring flute soloist Edison Wells, Filmore’s classic march Americans We, and Alfred Reed’s Armenian Dances. The Chicago Brass Band previews their program for…
