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The WP woodwind faculty join forces to present the first Midday Artist concert of the semester, featuring solo and chamber works. WP music faculty includes Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart, flute; Sarah Davol, oboe; Andrea Herr, bassoon; Andy Lamy, clarinet; James Noyes, saxophones; and Soyeon Park, piano.
Free admission and open to the public.
Jazz bassist Marcus McLaurine has had long and distinguished career as one the nation’s most respected artists on his instrument, including a decades long stint with legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, membership in the Count Basie Orchestra, recordings with Abdullah Ibrahim, Kenny Burrell, and many others. He brings with him to the stage renowned vibraphonist Steve Nelson (also a current WP jazz faculty member) and pianist Rick Germanson. Mr. McLaurine has been on the WP jazz studies faculty since 1997.
A sensory friendly school day concert to introduce students to the wonders of music and the instruments of the concert band. Featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” Scott Watson’s musical setting of “Aesop’s Fables” and other intriguing musical stories suitable for PK-8th graders.
Free admission. Schools must register at www.wpband.orgor click below.
Directed by Dr. Hannah Carr & Dr. Christopher Herbert, this concert features William Paterson’s Select Vocal Ensemble
A sensory friendly community concert to introduce audiences to the wonders of music and the instruments of the concert band. Featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Scott Watson’s Aesop’s Fables and other classic children’s tales set to music. Suitable for all ages, with sensory friendly accommodations available for all.
General admission: Adults $15 Children (Ages 2 and up) $10. Free for WP Community with ID.
You are invited to a collaborative performance featuring William Paterson University and the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra.
We are thrilled to present an exciting program for our spring concert, where the spotlight will shine on talented students as soloists. The program includes an orchestral arrangement of Quiet Lady, arranged by Logan Friedman, performed by a group of jazz musicians from WPU alongside the orchestra. Seth Burke, a trumpet student majoring in both jazz and classical music, will perform the second movement of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. Additionally, the program features Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto (soloist Jiao Yidi), Elgar's Serenade for Strings, and Saint-Saëns's Symphony No. 1.
Join us in celebrating the brilliance of jazz and classical music brought to life by this powerful collaboration!
General Admission: Public $25WP employees and senior citizens $15
Conducted by Dr. Sandra Dackow
Featuring William Paterson Voice Students with accompaniment by Hannah Comia, Matthieu Cognet, and June Marano-Murray on piano
Students of the trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium and tuba studios at WP perform solo and chamber literature in an evening of brass music. Free and open to the public.
A celebration of the career of Professor Emeritus John Link, showcasing his recent compositions, in honor of his nearly 30 years of service on the music faculty of William Paterson University. Featuring Nina Berman, soprano; Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet; Caroline Stinson, cello; Augustus Arnone, piano; and Carl Patrick Bolleia, piano
Students from the WP Flute Studio, under the direction of Dr. Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart, perform solo literature and flute chamber repertoire. Free and open to the public.
Students from the WP Saxophone Studio, under the direction of Dr. James Noyes, perform solo and ensemble repertoire for saxophones. Free and open to the public.
Featuring William Paterson Voice students, this show compilation will feature Dover Beach by Samuel Barber; Lost in the Scroll by Luca Sutto; and H & G: A Great and Terrible Story by Allen Shawn.
Hannah Comia, Music Director
Dr. Christopher Herbert, Producer and Stage Director
Tickets: $25 General Admission$10 Students
The Royal Irish Academy of Music Percussion Ensemble, directed by Richard O'Donnell, returns to the WP New Music Series with an eclectic and dynamic program of contemporary compositions!
Featuring WP faculty soloist, Michael Baker, trumpet, and guest conductors, Sarah Culp-Abrams and John Maiello, performing music for winds and percussion.
WP piano students, faculty, alumni, Emeriti and special guests celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel! Curated by Carl Patrick Bolleia
Dr. Hannah Carr, Director of Choral ActivitiesFeaturing WP Choirs, a Gospel soloist, guest musicians, and 150+ high school student participants.
New repertoire for percussion ensemble.
