An Art & Media Exhibition curated by students in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies
A celebration of the Great American Songbook in all of its playful and sophisticated glory is brought to life by two of this generation’s brightest stars, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III.
Everyone's favourite canine cosmonaut Harmon the Hound returns to the stage with your Kingston Symphony!
This contrasting concert program is inspired by war and peace. Persichetti’s manuscript sketches show that Pageant was first entitled Morning Music for Band. The opening horn motive and the first theme in the clarinet choir have a serene, pastoral quality that evokes thoughts of sunrise. The composer utilizes polytonality with multiple key centers shifting from a peaceful introduction to a lively parade with military percussion support.
The Chicago Tribune says, “if there is such a thing as a tabla superstar, Zakir Hussain is it.”
5 DAN School Ensemble Performances in ONE Concert!
“Sirocco is a once in a lifetime experience,” describes Plays to See.
The Queen's University Jazz Ensemble provides a place for music students at Queen's to collaborate in the creation of big band music. Students from the Dan School of Drama and Music, plus students from many other disciplines come together each year to create a unique ensemble. The repertoire is usually taken from traditional big band charts and also explores new music by musicians who are currently active in today's music scene.
Two of the DAN School’s largest ensembles pair up for an evening full of entertainment! The Queen’s Choral Ensemble and Orchestra perform Mozart’s Requiem in D minor. The Orchestra will perform Dvorak’s Symphony No.9 in E minor “From the New World” and will also feature our 2023 Concerto Aria Competition winner, Noah Lee, violin, performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor.
Now in its 30th season, the Gryphon Trio joins forces with celebrated Canadian clarinetist and long-time friend James Campbell.
Featuring performances by Rocket Surgery, Paul Langlois Band, Greg Ball, Emilie Steele & The Deal, Alex Mundy, Foster, Shea & Sudac, and more to be announced!