Visiting artist LaFrae Sci will discuss and share ongoing work in subaquatic deconstructed techno soul in advance of the upcoming première of Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are, an immersive sonic experience wading through memories, dreams, and reflections regarding how water can divide and unite, while never being defeated.
In this lecture, Dr. Huda Fakhreddine will discuss Umm Kulthum, the celebrated Egyptian singer who is one of the most successful re-animators of the Arabic qas̩īda in the twentieth century.
Sideband Laptop Ensemble will give a tour of some of the group’s favorite tools, techniques, and repertoire in electronic ensemble music making. Attendees will be invited to interact with their code and controllers to make some noise yourself, so come join in the fun!
Among its many performance opportunities, the Music Department offers students who are both advanced performers and are interested in the academic study of music the chance to participate in the Marian Anderson Performance Program. Open to music majors and minors who successfully audition, this program allows select undergraduate students to merge their academic and performance instruction to become well-rounded musicians.
Penn Chorale is an ensemble that sings a variety of choral music, concentrating on music composed in the 21st and late 20th centuries. Join the Penn Chorale on Sunday, March 19, 4:00 PM for a Spring Concert that touches on the many facets of the season.
The newly formed Penn Chamber Orchestra will be presenting their very first concert with some of the most iconic works of the genre, featuring music by Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn.