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NKU Percussion Ensemble
Scott Lang, director
Monday, November 9, 8:00 pm
$3 general admission / $2 student w/ID
Variety is what you will find at the NKU Percussion Ensemble concert. The percussion keyboard ensembles feature the music of Ravel, Joplin, Guaraldi, Bela Fleck and marimba music of Chiapas, Mexico. Plenty of drumming pieces will round out this smorgasbord of percussion. |
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 NKU Presents …
Shoshana Bean in Concert
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$10 general admission / $3 Student Ticket in advance / $5 Student Ticket at the door
Co-sponsored by the University and the Office of Student Life
Best known for her roles in the Broadway smash hits WICKED and HAIRSPRAY and a stellar performance alongside Brian McKnight on the SOUL TRAIN LADY OF SOUL AWARDS, Shoshana Bean just recently released her debut solo album SUPERHERO on December 2, 2008. In it's first week of sales, SUPERHERO peaked at No. 5 on the iTunes R&B charts, making it the only independent album in the top 100. |
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NKU Brass Choir
David Dunevant, Conductor
Thursday, November 12, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$5 general admission / $3 students w/ID
The Brass Choir will feature NKU Tuba Instructor Timothy Olt on this program. Mr. Olt will perform a well-known gem from the cornet solo repertoire, Alexander Goedicke’s Concert Etude, which is a showpiece for multiple tonguing. The ensemble will be premiering Mr. Olt’s own arrangement of this piece for solo Tuba with brass choir. |
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 The Manhattan Piano Trio
Friday, November 13, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$10 general admission / $7 student w/ID
Manhattan Trio makes its first NKU appearance presenting an electrifying concert of music for piano, cello, and violin. Hailed by critics as “a grand departure from the usual” (News Herald), the Manhattan Piano Trio has quickly become one of the most creative, exciting, and dynamic young ensembles in the United States. With more than 300 concerts in its first five seasons alone, MPT is one of the most active groups in the classical music scene, welcomed by enthusiastic audiences in over 30 states, across three continents, and in venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, and the Ravinia Festival. The Washington Post described the Trio as “impressive” and “outstanding,” while the Sarasota Herald Tribune said “one seldom is privileged to enjoy music of such a wide range of styles performed with self-effacing skill and relaxed assurance.” |
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 Sergei and Friends from CSO
Sunday, November 15, 3:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
CANCELED
Pianist and Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Sergei Polusmiak welcomes violinist Tatiana Berman and Ilya Finkelshteyn, the new principal cellist of the CSO for an evening of enchanting chamber music. |
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The NKU Saxophone Quartet and “SuperSax” Ensemble
Tuesday, November 17, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$3 general admission / $2 student w/ID
The saxophone quartet and exciting new “Supersax” ensemble will perform a wide variety of chamber sax music at this not to be missed concert! |
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NKU Chamber Orchestra - “Italian Baroque Extravaganza”
Frank T. Restesan, conductor
Monday, November 16, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$ 5 general admission / $ 3 students w/ID
NKU Chamber Orchestra welcomes new trumpet professor Rachel Rodriguez and will highlight NKU Music Department student soloists. Featured composers include: Corelli, Vivaldi and Torelli |
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NKU Student Composers Recital
Eric Knechtges, coordinator
Wednesday, November 18, 8:00 pm
$5 general admission / $3 student w/ID
Composition students at Northern Kentucky University will present premieres of their latest works, in many unique styles and genres. A composition recital is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get! |
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NKU Jazz Combo Concert
Thursday, November 19, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$3 general admission / $2 student w/ID
The NKU Jazz Combos 1 and 2 will perform some of the great jazz standards and original arrangements. |
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NKU Guitar Ensemble
Andrew Winner, director
Friday, November 20, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$3 general admission / $2 student w/ID
Music by: Rak, Turpin, Beatles, Bach, Telemann, and more. |
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Xavier Beteta Piano Recital
Saturday, November 21, 7:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$5 general admission / $3 student w/ID
Guatemalan pianist and NKU faculty member Xavier Beteta will present an evening of classical music, performing famous works by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. |
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NKU Faculty Brass Quintet
Monday, November 23, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$5 general admission / $3 students w/ID
The Faculty Brass Quintet welcomes four new members this year! Trumpets include new Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Dr. Raquel Rodriquez, and NKU’s Director of Bands, Dr. Brant Karrick. Karen Schneider joins the quintet and the NKU faculty as the new Instructor of Horn, and Tim Olt, Tuba, joins the quintet as he begins his second year as Instructor of Tuba. Longtime quintet and music faculty member David Dunevant continues on Trombone. |
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Vocal Jazz at the Wisp
NKU Vocal Jazz Ensembles
Dr. Randy Pennington and Donald Steins, Directors
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 pm
The Blue Wisp at 318 E 8th St Cincinnati, OH
$10 general admission / $5 students at the door
The NKU Vocal Jazz Ensembles returns to The Blue Wisp for an evening of vocal jazz. This year we have two ensembles and outstanding singers. Assisted by Donald Steins, director of one of the groups, at the keyboard, Aaron Jacobs on bass and Mike Meloy on drums. This will be an exciting evening featuring a mix of vocal jazz ensemble and solo vocal jazz treats. |
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NKU Jazz Combos and the NKU R&B Combo
Tuesday, December 1, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$3 general admission / $2 students w/ID
The NKU Jazz Combo 3 will perform with the always-popular R&B Combo. |
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NKU Steel Drum Band
Scott Lang, director
Monday, December 7, 8:00 pm
$5 general admission / $3 students w/ID
Enjoy the infectious sounds of the modern steel band featuring the traditional Trinidadian styles of socas and calypsos as well as jazz, ballads, classical music and funk. |
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NKU Jazz Ensemble - “Swinging into the Holiday Season”
Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$5 general admission / $3 student w/ID
The NKU Jazz Ensemble will get you in the swinging holiday spirit with jazz and funky versions of your favorite Holiday season songs! |
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NKU Bands present “Pioneers”
Dr. Brant Karrick, conductor
Thursday, December 10, 8:00 pm
Greaves Concert Hall
$5 general admission / $3 students w/ID
The NKU Bands return to the stage to perform works by some of music history’s true pioneers. The program will include Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Husa's Music for Prague, Festive Overture by Shostakovich and Vanity Fair by Percy Fletcher. The evening's performance will also include the world premiere of Pioneer, by NKU student Travis Richards. There will also be a special solo performance by an NKU faculty member. |
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Celebration of the Season
NKU Chorale, NKU Chamber Choir & NKU Women’s Ensemble
Thursday, December 10, 7:30 pm
Mt Washington Presbyterian Church
6474 Beechmont, Rd. in Mt. Washington
Free Admission! Donations accepted at the door
‘Tis the season and the choirs at NKU move their annual celebration to Mt. Washington Presbyterian again to take advantage of a wonderful pipe organ and great acoustical space. The choir will perform a variety of traditional carols and provide opportunities for the audience to sing some seasonal favorites. Invite a friend, tune up your voice, come enjoy the concert and get into the spirit of this special time of year. |
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NKU Youth Strings Holiday Concert
Ellen Stephens, director
Sunday, December 13
Greaves Concert Hall
2:00 pm Northern Kentucky Suzuki Violin Program, Beginning Strings, Prep Strings, and Concert Strings
4:00 pm Northern Kentucky Youth Orchestra and Youth Sinfonia
$5 general admission / $3 seniors and children under 12
Come hear our community’s youth bring music to life with the great masters and holiday favorites. |
