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Weber State University Department of Performing Arts

The WSU theatre program offers a wide array of courses and practical experience that prepare students for a career or further education. Their theatre graduates have worked in regional and children's theatres, on cruise ships, in theme parks and in film and television. Their design, technical and management students are employed throughout the country.

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  Weber State University Department of Performing Arts
  
  1905 University Circle
  Ogden, UT 84408
  
  Phone: (801) 626-6437
  
  Fax: 8016266811
  
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10/01/10- 10/09/10	Under Construction The Ellen Eccles Theatre Under Construction Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at The Ellen Eccles Theatre October 1-October 9, 2010 This contemporary play is a collage of America today, inspired by Normaan Rockwell and contemporary installation artist, Jason Rhodes. It juxtaposes the 1950s and the present; red states and blue; Where we grew up and Where we live now - a piece that is, like America, permanently "Under Construction."
10/29/10- 11/06/10	Lend Me a Tenor Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Lend Me a Tenor Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 29-November 6, 2010 In 1934 renowned tenor Tito Merelli, "Il Stupendo" to his fans, is scheduled to sing the lead in "Otello." At the same time, his wife leaves him over a fan she mistakes for Merelli's lover. An accidental double dose of tranquilizers leaves the distraught singer unconscious but the show must go on. The General Manager sends his assistant to impersonate the opera star. What follows is a chain-reaction of mistaken identity, plot twists, double entendres and innuendoes to make this a zany farce.
12/03/10- 12/11/10	Holiday Musicals Premier The Ellen Eccles Theatre Holiday Musicals Premier Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at The Ellen Eccles Theatre December 3-December 11, 2010 This coming December, Weber State University will premiere two original one-act holiday musicals by Jim Christian and Kenneth Plain. Both will be combinations of familiar music and new songs. They will be performed together each night. They are: "Five Carols for Christmas" - Set in 1950s suburbia, five women (all named Carol) are preparing for their annual PTA Christmas program during the worst blizzard of the year. The story follows them from their rehearsal at one of their homes to the...
01/28/11- 02/05/11	Crazy for You The Ellen Eccles Theatre Crazy for You Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at The Ellen Eccles Theatre January 28-February 5, 2011 Rich New Yorker Bobby Child doesn't want to be a banker or marry the woman his mother has chosen for him. He wants to be in theatre. He is in luck when he is asked to foreclose on The Gaiety Theater in Deadrock, Nevada. Once there, he decides to "put on a show" to save the theatre and he falls in love. Theatre and love have their ups and downs but everyone lives happily ever after in the end. This "New Gershwin Musical Comedy" won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical.
03/04/11- 03/12/11	The Lion in Winter The Ellen Eccles Theatre The Lion in Winter Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at The Ellen Eccles Theatre March 4-March 12, 2011 At Christmas 1183 King Henry Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine, recently released from prison, resume their family conflict with each other and their adult sons and heirs to the throne. Add the King Phillip II of France, the son of Eleanor's ex-husband, Louis VII, and Philip's half-sister Alais. The personality conflicts and shifting alliances create a fictional story of real historical figures and the influence their personal lives have on the politics of the era.
04/12/11- 04/16/11	One-Act Play Festival The Ellen Eccles Theatre One-Act Play Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at The Ellen Eccles Theatre April 12-April 16, 2011 Come and join a One-Act Play Festival at The Ellen Eccles Theatre. Directed by Weber State University students.

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05/12/10	Jazz at the Station with Stick Shift Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Stick Shift Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Ogden Union Station May 12, 2010 Jazz at the Station, a monthly program designed to give local jazz fans and performers an opportunity to meet and enjoy jazz, presents Stick Shift, performing bluegrass jazz in the Grand Lobby of Ogden's Union Station. Stick Shift, a new Blue Grass/Jazz Ensemble, features WSU students and graduates Alan Watts, fiddle and vocals; Adam Koslewski, guitar; Sam Runulfson, cello; Taylor Malrose, bass; Ammon Turnblom, drums; Benjamin Yuill, violin.
05/05/10	An Evening of Dance with the Children from the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind and the WSU Moving Company Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts An Evening of Dance with the Children from the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind and the WSU Moving Company Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts May 5, 2010 Children from the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind will join the Weber State University Moving Company Dancers. The evening explores an array of dance forms from the waltz to modern dance and even hip-hop.
05/01/10	New American Philharmonic Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts New American Philharmonic Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts May 1, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the New American Philharmonic, conducted by David Van Alstyne, in their final Weber State University concert of the season.
04/23/10	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University April 23, 2010 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen. An intermission floorshow will provide entertainment while dancers have a chance to catch their breath and enjoy some light refreshments. Expect to hear some Big Band versions of famous songs for lovers at this dance.
04/20/10	Weber State University String Project Spring Concert Morgan Middle School Weber State University String Project Spring Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Morgan Middle School April 20, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University String Project Spring Concert. The String Project students range from third grade through high school. The students are divided into groups according to year and then ability level. Project Director Michael Palumbo oversees the String Project in Morgan Valley. Working with him are are nine Weber State University String Music Education students, Alan Watt, Amanda Kippen, Gabrielle Cox, Christina Hight,...
04/19/10	WSU String Project Spring Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU String Project Spring Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 19, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU String Project Spring Concert, Monday, April 19, at 6:30 in the Allred Theater, Val. A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. There is no admission charge for the concert but donations will gratefully be accepted. The public is cordially invited and children 8 and over are welcome. The String Project students range from third grade through high school. The students are divided into groups...
04/15/10- 04/16/10	An Evening of Opera Scenes Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts An Evening of Opera Scenes Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 15-April 16, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of opera scenes directed by Dr. Karen Brookens and performed by vocal music students in the department at the Allred Theater. The evening will include scenes from "Susannah" by Carlisle Floyd; "The Elixer of Love" by G. Donizetti, "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi; "Anna Bolena" by G. Donizetti, "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart, "The Magic Flute" by Mozart; "Don Giovanni" by Mozart; and "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi....
04/15/10	Weber State University Percussion Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State University Percussion Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 15, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University Percussion Ensemble in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136). This is always an interesting concert for young people with the variety of unusual and standard instruments on stage. There is a form of choreography as the instruments and musicians rearrange between most pieces. And, since it is directed by Dr. Donald Keipp, one can always expect several very theatrical and high energetic pieces.
04/14/10	Jazz at the Station with Richard Bush and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Richard Bush and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Ogden Union Station April 14, 2010 Jazz at the Station, a monthly program designed to give local jazz fans and performers an opportunity to meet and enjoy jazz, presents the Saxophonist, Richard Bush, and friends in the Grand Lobby of Ogden's Union Station.
04/13/10	WSU Jazz Ensemble and WSU Jazz Combo Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz Ensemble and WSU Jazz Combo Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 13, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University Jazz Ensemble and the Weber State University Jazz Combo at the Allred Theater. The spring concert features music from all the styles studied during the year from Big Band to today. You can expect some of the best of all periods.
04/12/10	String Chamber Music Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts String Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 12, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of string chamber music in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136). Performers in this concert are all students in the orchestra and piano programs at Weber State University and are coached by chamber music program head Viktor Uzur, and other members of the string and piano faculty. This spring's program will feature a variety of music for ensembles ranging from piano trio to string quintet.
04/11/10	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 11, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Michael Palumbo, in the annual Concerto Night concert.
04/09/10- 04/10/10	New Ensemble: Weber State Encore Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University New Ensemble: Weber State Encore Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University April 9-April 10, 2010 Salt Lake Community College Dance Company is showcasing the best of student choreography in their spring concert titled, Moving Stories: Chapter 2. This concert features dances that have strong narrative themes based on personal and cultural stories.
04/09/10- 04/17/10	Our Town Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Our Town Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 9-April 17, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder and directed by Larry Dooley.
04/07/10	Weber State University Concert Choir Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State University Concert Choir Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 7, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University Concert Choir in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The choir is directed by Dr. Mark Henderson. The program will feature feature the "Kyrie" from Bruckner's e-minor Mass, vocal jazz selections, and several popular American songs from Mark Twain's era. The Mark Twain era works were developed for a March program in conjunction with Weber Reads! Tom and Huck.
04/05/10- 04/10/10	Bonneville Chamber Music Festival Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Bonneville Chamber Music Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 5-April 10, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the fourth annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival presenting international, national and local musicians in three concerts and two master classes.
04/02/10	WSU Symphonic Band Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Symphonic Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 2, 2010 The concert will feature great transcriptions and virtuosic new music for winds. On this concert will be two special guest artists, including a 16 year old piano prodigy, Maggie Whatcott, a student of Dr. Yu-Jane Yang and sister of two WSU Music graduates. Ms. Whatcott will perform Gershwin's immortal "Rhapsody in Blue" with the Symphonic Band. Also on the Symphonic Band portion of the program will be portions of the Kozhevnikov Symphony #3, for band, and of "Pines of Rome" by Respighi.
04/01/10- 04/03/10	Orchesis Dance Theatre Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Orchesis Dance Theatre Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 1-April 3, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theatre's Spring Concert, directed by Joanne Lawrence and featuring the choreography of students, guest artists and faculty members; as well as the influence of American Sign Language.
03/30/10	Popular Music from Twain's Times Weber State University - Stewart Library Popular Music from Twain's Times Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Weber State University - Stewart Library March 30, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts WSU Chamber Choir will present a program of popular music from America's 1900s , Music from Twain's Time, in the Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, on the WSU campus. Selections from the recent musical, "Big River," will reflect Mark Twain's story of Huckleberry Finn in contemporary culture. They will be included with popular songs from the early 1800s, the Civil War, the Gold Rush days, the composer Stephen Foster, cowboy songs and...
03/29/10	WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 29, 2010 University Department of Performing Arts presents the annual WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors concert.
03/27/10	Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University March 27, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts AAT (Associated Actors and Technicians) invite performers to participate in Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema in the Wailcat Theater, Shepherd Union Building. AAT will be accepting cash donations at the door, but there is no charge for admission. All are invited to attend as an audience member but are also invited to present their work of movie-inspired music/dance/poetry, etc. The performance is open to all, whether you are a member...
03/27/10	Vicki Ramirez Universe City Vicki Ramirez Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Universe City March 27, 2010 Vicki Ramirez, Professor, WSU Department of English, presents a program of readings and songs from her first book of poetry, Love Among the Yearlings. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance at Universe City. Love Among the Yearlings is the title of her soon-to-be release first book of poetry. The book contains works written throughout her life and addresses issues through life's many stages. Ramirez say, "Although the reading and book has a clear love...
03/27/10	Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema Universe City Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Universe City March 27, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts AAT (Associated Actors and Technicians) invite performers to participate in Cabaret Nights: Songs of the Cinema. All are invited to attend as an audience member but are also invited to present their work of movie-inspired music/dance/poetry.
03/26/10	Carl Castleman Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Carl Castleman Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 26, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a concert and masterclass by Carl Castleman, violin, as part of the annual WSU ASTA Stringfest.
03/26/10	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University March 26, 2010 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen, presents their winter WSU Friday Dance Date Friday, March 26 in the Shepherd Union Building Ballroom. Downbeat is at 8:30pm, but for those who need it, professional dance instruction by Margene Anderson will be offered. Jazz stylist Ruth Stevenson will be a featured performer with the Big Band.
03/25/10	Vicki Ramirez Weber State University - Stewart Library Vicki Ramirez Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Weber State University - Stewart Library March 25, 2010 Vicki Ramirez, Professor, WSU Department of English, presents a program of readings and songs from her first book of poetry, Love Among the Yearlings. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance at Universe City. Love Among the Yearlings is the title of her soon-to-be released first book of poetry. The book contains works written throughout her life and addresses issues through life's many stages. Ramirez say, "Although the reading and book has a clear love...
03/20/10	Gala Dance Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Gala Dance Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 20, 2010 Weber State University' Department of Performing Arts presents a Gala Concert to conclude the 2010 Northwest Region Conference of the American College Dance Festival Association.
03/17/10- 03/20/10	American College Dance Festival Association Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts American College Dance Festival Association Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 17-March 20, 2010 Weber State University’ Department of Performing Arts is the host for the 2010 Northwest Region Conference of the Americal College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) March 17-20. Participants from dozens of universty and college dance programs will convene for several days of master classes, faculty seminars, opportunities for student and faculty exchanges outside of the studio and many performances. Three dynamic and highly respected adjudicators: Ze’eva Cohen, Adam Sklute, and...
03/10/10	Browning String Quartet Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Browning String Quartet Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 10, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents WSU faculty members in An Evening of Chamber Music, featuring the Browning String Quartet. The quartet was formerly known as the WSU Faculty String Quartet. They asked for and received permission from the Browning family to adopt the Browning name for the ensemble. This will be their first performance under their new name. Faculty members of the Browning String Quartet include, Shi-Hwa Wang and Ann Cox, violins; Michael Palumbo,...
03/10/10	Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Ogden Union Station March 10, 2010 Jazz at the Station, a monthly program designed to give local jazz fans and performers an opportunity to meet and enjoy jazz, presents the WSU Jazz Combo. This is a free, all-ages performance. Well-behaved children are welcome. Guests are invited to come early and enjoy refreshments provided and sold by the Union Grill. The WSU Jazz Combo members are also members of the larger WSU Jazz Ensemble. The Combo players are students who want more jazz experience each semester. This semesters combo...
03/06/10	WSU Jazz Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 6, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble. The jazz combo will also be performing a couple of Django Reinhardt tunes with Benjamin Yuill sitting in for Stephane Grapelli.
03/05/10- 03/13/10	The Light in the Piazza Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts The Light in the Piazza Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 5-March 13, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents The Light in the Piazza, book by Craig Lucas; music and lyrics by Adam Guettel; and directed and choreographed by Jim Christian. The book is based on a very popular 1960 romance novella of the same name written by Elizabeth Spencer. The novella was made into an MGM film in 1962. It made its debut as a Broadway musical in 2005, where it won Tony Awards for Best Original Score, Best Leading Actress in a Musical, Best Scenic...
03/05/10	Guest Artist: Anna Bulkina Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Guest Artist: Anna Bulkina Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 5, 2010 The WSU Student Utah Music Teachers Association (UTMA) Chapter and Weber State University Department of Performing Arts present a free piano concert by guest artist, Anna Bulkina.
02/26/10	Utah Saxophone Quartet Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Utah Saxophone Quartet Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University February 26, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents The Utah Saxophone Quartet in the Wildcat Theater, Shepherd Union Building. the concert is free and children age eight and over are welcome to attend. The program will feature an interesting mix of classical, jazz, ragtime.
02/26/10	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University February 26, 2010 The band was organized in 1987 under the direction of Dr. K. Earl Ericksen, then chair of the Weber State Department of Performing Arts. The Swing Era style dance band was formed specifically to give local musicians with big band experience an opportunity to continue playing for personal enjoyment as well as for community functions. Donating their time and musical skills, they have helped to keep the community "jumpin'" with the music of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,...
02/26/10	Utah Saxophone Quartet Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Utah Saxophone Quartet Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 26, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Utah Saxophone Quartet. The quartet use the French saxophone quartet instrumentation with Ray Smith on soprano, Daron Bradford on alto, David Feller (WSU Faculty) on tenor, and Gaylen Smith on baritone. All of the members of the ensemble double on multiple woodwinds, and the quartet will often add clarinet quartets, flute quartets, or mixed woodwind quartets to concert programs. Each member of the quartet is extensively active in...
02/25/10	WSU Winter Choirfest Austad Auditorium WSU Winter Choirfest Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Austad Auditorium February 25, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University Concert Choir and Chamber Choir in concert in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The choirs are directed by Dr. Mark Henderson. The program will feature the premiere of a set of works called "Song of Innocence and Experience," based on poems by William Blake (Holy Thursday, The Garden of Love, and The Chimney Sweeper.) with music composed by Henderson. They will...
02/24/10	Music Technology Lab Open House Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Music Technology Lab Open House Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Arts at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 24, 2010 Lab Director, Mark Maxson will have computer work stations set up to demonstrate new programs, including Finale 2010 (music notation software), Pro Tools 8 (audio creation and production software), and Garageband '09 (piano and guitar lessons, records and mixes multiple tracks - and more). Visitors will be able to see the lab in action and there will be plenty of time for questions and networking. Many off campus groups have visited the lab, including groups from Ogden City Schools and Davis...
02/23/10	WSU Wind Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Wind Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 23, 2010 The program will feature new music for the modern wind ensemble. On the program will be the Sixth Symphony of Vincent Persichetti, 'Postcard' by Frank Ticheli, and 'Vientos y Tangos' by Michael Gandolfi. Of special interest will be a new transcription of Samuel Barber's 'Knoxville: Summer of 1915' performed by the WSU Chamber Winds with vocal soloist WSU faculty member Karen Brookens.
02/18/10	Tria Fata, Piano Trio Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tria Fata, Piano Trio Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 18, 2010 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the piano trio Tria Fata, Formed in the spring of 2008, Tria Fata is comprised of three senior WSU music majors, Nicholas Maughan (piano), Kathryn Palkki (violin), and Samuel Runolfson (cello). They will be joined by guest artist Abby Maxfield, soprano. They will be performing Rebecca Clarke's 'Piano Trio,' with Abby joining the trio for Shostakovich's 'Seven Romances on Verses by Alexandar Blok, Op. 127.'
02/10/10	Jazz at the Station with Joe McQueen and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Joe McQueen and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station February 10, 2010 Jazz at the Station, is designed to give local jazz fans and performers an opportunity to meet and enjoy jazz. It is a popular all ages program; a continuation of Jazz in the Skyroom and Jazz in the Junction, formerly held on the WSU campus.
02/05/10	Karen Brookens and Gary Sorenson, Faculty Vocal Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Karen Brookens and Gary Sorenson, Faculty Vocal Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 5, 2010 Karen Brookens, a native of Roy, Utah, has appeared in numerous operatic and concert performances throughout the Western United States and Canada. Gary Sorenson, baritone, has been seen on stage throughout Northern California, Utah and Rome, Italy. He received his Master's degree in vocal performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and his BA in music from Weber State University. He is now part of the voice faculty at Weber State University and operates a full-time voice studio...
02/03/10	Faculty Chamber Music Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Faculty Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 3, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of chamber music performed by instrument faculty and friends. WSU faculty performers on this concert include Carey Campbell, French horn; Ann Cox, violin; Jeff Eaton, string bass; David Feller, clarinet; Cindy Henderson, flute; Reed LeCheminant, trumpet; Kent Nelson, trombone; Michael Palumbo, viola and conductor; Thomas Priest, bassoon; and Viktor Uzur, cello.
02/02/10- 02/06/10	25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 2-February 6, 2010 The Associated Actors and Technicians of Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a one act musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinki, directed by Angela Jeffries, with musical direction and choreography by Scott Stuart.
02/01/10	Formosan Duo Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Formosan Duo Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 1, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Formosan Violin and Piano Duo. They will be joined by guest cellist, Hsien-Liang Lien.
01/30/10	New American Philharmonic Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts New American Philharmonic Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 30, 2010 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the New American Philharmonic, conducted by David Van Alstyne in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The program includes Chopin (Les Sylphides); Franz Strauss (Horn Concerto, Op.8, c minor) with Horn Soloist: Steve Park; Liadov (Enchanted Lake, Op. 62); Stravinsky (Firebird: Berceuse and Finale, the 1919 version) and Smetana (Má vlast: No.2, Die Moldau). Soloist Steve Park graduated from...
01/27/10	Akombo David Akombo, Faculty Vocal Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Akombo David Akombo, Faculty Vocal Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 27, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): WSU Department of Performing Arts faculty member and Diversity Fellow, tenor Akombo David O. Akombo is presenting a faculty vocal recital. He will be assisted by Melinda Tall, piano; Krista Griffith, vocals; Mark Maxson and Josh Olsen, guitar; Jed Keipp, percussion; and Zoltan Vegvari, keyboards. Akombo will be performing works by Bob Marley and Henry 'Harry' Thacker Burleigh.
01/22/10- 01/23/10	Sleepy Hollow Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Sleepy Hollow Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 22-January 23, 2010 Sleepy Hollow follows the well-known tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, both iconic characters of Early American folklore.
01/13/10	Jazz at the Station with BBC3 Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with BBC3 Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station January 13, 2010 BBC3 takes its initials from the founding musicians: Brad Wright, guitar; Benjamin Jennings, drums, and Ryan Conger, keyboard. The number designates different versions of the ensemble, depending on the number of personnel at each performances. The group performs many of the jazz standards as well as original work and new arrangements.
12/12/09	WSU Honor Band Concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Honor Band Concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 12, 2009 This annual program offers young musicians an opportunity to develop their talents, to have a good time with musicians from other schools and to make contacts with Weber State University faculty and students. The bonus is the concert that gives parents and other audience members an opportunity to see the musical stars and educators of the future.
12/09/09	Jingle Bell Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station Jingle Bell Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station December 9, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present a holiday gift to the community Jingle Bell Jazz at the Station.
12/09/09	WSU Chamber Choir Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Chamber Choir Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 9, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts presents the annual Weber State University Chamber Choir Christmas Concert.
12/09/09	Benefit Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Benefit Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 9, 2009 The concert will feature the artists performing pieces they will be taking to competition, as well as other works in their repertoire. This will be an excellent opportunity to see and hear the calibre of musicians in the Weber State University Department of Performing Arts and well as support these winners at their next level of competition.
12/08/09	WSU String Project Morgan Concert Morgan Middle School WSU String Project Morgan Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Morgan Middle School December 8, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University String Project Spring Concert. The String Project students range from third grade through high school. The students are divided into groups according to year and then ability level.
12/07/09	WSU String Project Concerts Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU String Project Concerts Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 7, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State University String Project Spring Concert.
12/06/09	Combined WSU Choirs and Weber State Symphony Orchestra St. Joseph's Church Combined WSU Choirs and Weber State Symphony Orchestra Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at St. Joseph's Church December 6, 2009 A feature of this year's concert is the combined choirs and orchestra performing Bach's Magnificat. The choirs will perform Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium, considered by many to be a modern masterpiece.
12/02/09	An Evening of Chamber Music Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts An Evening of Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 2, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State University faculty members in an evening of chamber music.
11/30/09	High-Strung Music Event Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts High-Strung Music Event Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 30, 2009 Who: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts What: String Chamber Music When: Monday, 30 November, 7:30 pm Where: Garrison Choral Room (BC136) Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: Free, children 8 years and older are welcome Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of string chamber music Monday, November 30, at 7:30 pm in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136), Val A. Browning Center for the...
11/30/09	String Chamber Music Ogden Union Station String Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 30, 2009 in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Performers in this concert are students in the orchestra program at WSU and are coached by chamber music program head Viktor Uzur and other members of the string and piano faculty. This fall's program will feature a variety of music for ensembles ranging from piano trio to string quintet.
11/24/09	Weber State University Jazz Ensemble Ogden Union Station Weber State University Jazz Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 24, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble. This concert will feature the music of the Big Band era and some of the pieces will feature vocalists Krista Griffith and Shela Baantjer. Also featured on the concert will be the WSU Jazz Combo.
11/21/09	Junction City Big Band Dance Ogden Union Station Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 21, 2009 The band was organized in 1987 under the direction of Dr. K. Earl Ericksen, then chair of the Weber State Department of Performing Arts. The Swing Era style dance band was formed specifically to give local musicians with big band experience an opportunity to continue playing for personal enjoyment as well as for community functions. Donating their time and musical skills, they have helped to keep the community 'jumpin'' with the music of Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,...
11/20/09- 11/24/09	Weber State Encore Ogden Union Station Weber State Encore Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 20-November 24, 2009 Weber State Encore is a group of 24 Musical Theater students at WSU, directed by Maurie Tarbox, with choreography by the various performers and accompanied by Nicholas Maughan.
11/19/09- 11/21/09	Orchesis Dance Theatre Ogden Union Station Orchesis Dance Theatre Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 19-November 21, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theatre's Fall Concert, directed by Joanne Lawrence and featuring the choreography of five student choreographers and faculty member Amanda Sowerby. Dance faculty Amanda Sowerby's three part piece Cold: A Moving Triptych, will explore the emotional, physical and psychological aspects of her subject. She will be incorporating American Sign Language in this large work which also uses the most dancers of any work...
11/18/09	Weber State University Opera Scenes Ogden Union Station Weber State University Opera Scenes Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 18, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of opera scenes directed by Dr. Karen Brookens, accompanied by Donna Dooley and performed by vocal music students in the department in the Garrison Choral Room (Room 136), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Scenes from Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Tales of Hoffman, Carlisle Floyd's Suzannah; as well musical theatre scenes from The Secret Garden, Leonard Bernstein's 'Candide and...
11/15/09	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Symphony Orchestra Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 15, 2009 The orchestra will open the concert with Mozart's Overture to his popular comic opera The Marriage of Figaro, and will follow this with the Symphony No. 3 in E-flat (Eroica) of Beethoven.
11/10/09	Weber State University Symphonic Band Ogden Union Station Weber State University Symphonic Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 10, 2009 This performance and the world premiere of 'Under the Rose' are dedicated to Tanner Holst, band member and bassoonist, who tragically passed away during the last school year. 'Under the Rose' was being composed at the time of Tanner's death and he commented that he liked the work, which ultimately led to a new direction of the composition. A newer version of 'Under the Rose' resulted during this past summer, in which key portions feature solo or soli bassoon written in tribute to the memory of...
11/09/09	Michael Palumbo Ogden Union Station Michael Palumbo Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 9, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Michael Palumbo in a faculty viola recital, assisted by Gerta Wiemer, piano, and Kendra Johnson, oboe.
10/30/09- 11/07/09	Sleepy Hollow - A Musical Theatre Premiere Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Sleepy Hollow - A Musical Theatre Premiere Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 30-November 7, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Sleepy Hollow, book and lyrics by Jim Christian, music by Tom Edward Clark, directed by Jim Christian, in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The November 7 matinee will feature American Sign Language interpretation. Sleepy Hollow follows the well-known tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, both iconic characters of Early American folklore. These characters were first created...
10/27/09	WSU Jazz and Percussion Ensembles Prepare to Shake It Up Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz and Percussion Ensembles Prepare to Shake It Up Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 27, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz and Percussion Ensembles, directed by Don Keipp. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Those with military I.D. will receive the student price for tickets.
10/14/09	Choral Music's Greatest Hits Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Choral Music's Greatest Hits Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 14, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Choirfest, featuring the WSU Chamber and Concert Choirs, in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The choirs are conducted by Dr. Mark Henderson. The Choirfest will feature Benjamin Britten's masterpiece 'Hymn to St Cecilia' performed by the Chamber Choir. St Cecilia is the patron saint of Music.* Also featured will be a medley of songs from 'Porgy and Bess,' Brahms work with organ, 'Let...
10/08/09	Tria Fata Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tria Fata Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 8, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Tria Fata, a student piano trio in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136) in the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Formed in the spring of 2008, Tria Fata is comprised of three senior WSU music majors, Nicholas Maughan (piano), Kathryn Palkki (violin), and Samuel Runolfson (cello). They will be performing 'Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66' by Felix Mendelssohn (1810-1847) and 'Piano Trio' (1952) by Arno Babadjanian...
09/30/09	Thom Priest - Faculty Bassoon Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Thom Priest - Faculty Bassoon Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 30, 2009 Thom Priest will offer an evening of music with Ralph Vanderbeek on piano, Don Keipp on marimaba and David Akombo playing African flute and djembe. The performance will ofer the world premiere of Nyiba (Grandfather) by Akombo for bassoon, djembe and African flute. In addition, there will be music by Michel Corrette, Camille Saint-Saens, John Steinmetz, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis.
09/27/09	Weber State University Symphony Orchestra Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State University Symphony Orchestra Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 27, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State Symphony Orchestra in its first concert of the 2009-2010 season, featuring the string section of the orchestra performing a variety of musical compositions spanning the 17th through 20th centuries. The program includes Mendelssohn's String Symphony No. 2 in D, Tchaikovsky's String Serenade, Opus 48, Vivaldi's Concerto Grosso, Opus 3 No. 11, and two short 20th century compositions, Kalinnikoff's Chanson triste, and...
09/25/09	Lydia Artymiw - Guest Artist Piano Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Lydia Artymiw - Guest Artist Piano Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 25, 2009 Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sonata in B flat Major, K. 333 (1783-84) Olivier Messiaen - Selections from Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant Jesus (1944) Gyorgy Kurtag - Selections from Jatekok/Spiele/Games (1981-1989) Robert Schumann - Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 (1837)
09/22/09	Aristophanes' Aristophanes' Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar September 22, 2009 The Name has changed. The Story stays the Same Who: Weber State University Honors Program & Department of Performing Art What: Aristophane's Thesmophoriazusae/Celebrating Ladies When: Tuesday, 22 September 2009 * 1:00 pm Where: Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Special Collections Weber State University Department of Performing Arts Greek Readers Theatre presents Aristophanes' Thesmophoriazusae/Celebrating Ladies," Tuesday, September 22, 1:00 p.m.,...
09/22/09	Marching Bands on Parade Stewart Stadium Marching Bands on Parade Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Stewart Stadium September 22, 2009 This review is an evaluated exhibition featuring high school marching bands. The high school bands currently entered in the Review include American Fork, Bear River, Bingham, Copper Hills, Davis, Lehi, Lone Peak, Maple Mountain, Mountain Crest, Ogden, Payson, Provo, Riverton, Roy, Salem Hills, Sky View, Spanish Fork, Springville, Timpview, Uintah, Viewmont, Weber and West Jordan.
09/22/09	Kendra Johnson - Faculty Oboe Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Kendra Johnson - Faculty Oboe Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 22, 2009 The recital will include French 'Impressions', featuring music by Poulenc, Loeffler and Ravel. She will be assisted by Michael Palumbo, viola and Gerta Wiemer, piano.
09/19/09	Shi-Hwa Wang and Friends Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Shi-Hwa Wang and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 19, 2009 Violinist Shi-Hwa Wang, pianist Ning Lu and string bassists Eric Hanson, and others, will be performing works by Reinhold Gliere, Erick Korngold and Josef Haydn. Program: Reinhlod Gliere (1875-1956, Ukranian, Soviet composer of Polish-German descent): 8 Pieces Op. 39 for Violin and string bass Josef Haydn (1732-1809 Austrian composer): Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra in C Major, performed wiht a Haydn-styled orchestra comprised of outstanding WSU students and alumni. ...
09/09/09	Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station September 9, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends in the Grand Lobby of Ogden's Union Station. Jennings will be joined by Don Keipp, vibes; Zoltan Vegvari, keyboard; Clint Stanger; electric bass; Liz Wooley, vocalist; Ken Critchfield, upright bass; and others. Jennings is a familiar face in the local jazz scene as an upright bass player, drummer, vocalist and promoter. He is a member of...
09/05/09	A Play in a Day A Play in a Day Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar September 5, 2009 WSU AAT Presents "A Play in a Day" Who: Weber State University Department of Performing Arts Associated Actors and Technicians What: 24-Hour Play Festival When: Saturday, 5 September 2009, 7:30 pm Where: Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tickets: at the door: $5/general admission, $4/for A.A.T. members Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts Associated Actors and Technicians presents a 24-hour play...
06/12/09	Benefit Concert by Nicholas Maughan Historic Wellsville Tabernacle Benefit Concert by Nicholas Maughan Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Historic Wellsville Tabernacle June 12, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a benefit concert by Nicholas Maughan, in the Garrison Choral Room (BC136). The performance is presented to raise funds for Maughan's participation in the Greek Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Nicholas Maughan began his piano studies with his mother when he was five years old. Now a scholarship student in the Piano Performance program at Weber State University in Ogden, he currently studies with Dr. Ralph...
06/10/09	Joe McQueen's 90th Birthday Party Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station Joe McQueen's 90th Birthday Party Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station June 10, 2009 In celebration of the 90th birthday of Ogden's favorite jazz musician, Jazz at the Station presents Joe McQueen, saxophone, Don Keipp, percussion, Clayton Furch, keyboard, and others. Well- behaved children are welcome. Guests are invited to come early and enjoy refreshments or a tour of Gallery at the Station. McQueen was born in 1919 and has been playing jazz since he was 16. He celebrated his 90th birthday May 30. Ogden City Council recently recognized him for his accomplishments and service...
05/13/09	Jazz at the Station with Brad Wright Trio Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Brad Wright Trio Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station May 13, 2009 Logan guitarist, Brad Wright, is best known in Ogden for appearances with Orjazm, a jazz organ trio but he also is an essential member of Way Way East Bay, Larry Smith's Kix band, The Gringos, Jazz Pudding, and last but not least, the Ryan Conger/Brad Wright Duo. Ryan Conger is a jazz organist from Northern Utah. He has done studio recordings on many albums in the past and has performed regularly the past 16 years. Whether its the blues, funk, bebop, or a sultry jazz ballad- you...
05/02/09	New American Philharmonic Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts New American Philharmonic Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts May 2, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the New American Philharmonic, conducted by David Van Alstyne. The program includes Franz & Karl Doppler's "Hungarian Fantasy, Op.35;" Georges Bizet's "Carmen Suite No.1 and 2;" Franz von Suppe's "Light Cavalry Overture;" and Gioachino Rossini's "William Tell Overture." In keeping with the tradition of the family duet team, the performance of the "Hungarian...
04/27/09	WSU String Project Spring Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU String Project Spring Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 27, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU String Project Spring Concert. There is no admission charge for the concert but donations will gratefully be accepted. The String Project students range from third grade through high school. The students are divided into groups according to year and then ability level. Master Teacher Carrie Maxson oversees the String Project. Working with her are five WSU String Music Education students, Amy Elmer, Crystal Hardman,...
04/25/09	Tria Fata Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tria Fata Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 25, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Tria Fara, a piano trio. Tria Fata personnel: Nicholas Maughan, piano; Kathryn Palkki; violin; and Samuel Runolfson, cello. They were recently featured on the Adrian Maxson Concert, and have won awards at regional and national music competitions. Palkki can be seen this week at the Bonneville Chamber Music Festival. Their program will include works by Prokofiev, Sibelius, Ned Rorem and others. They will be joined by sopranos Abby...
04/23/09	WSU Concert and Chamber Choirs with the WSU Symphonic Band Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Concert and Chamber Choirs with the WSU Symphonic Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 23, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Concert and Chamber Choirs. WSU Symphonic Band will be a featured 'guest' on the program. In what has become a traditional collaboration, the choir and band will combine for three works, 'Psalm 138' by Thomas Root; 'Old American Songs', by Aaron Copland; and Jubilant Song by Dello Joio. In addition to the combined works, both ensembles will also perform independently, and the choirs will perform new original works by...
04/21/09	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 21, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble with guest Joe McQueen. The spring concert features music from all the styles studied during the year from Big Band to today. You can expect some of the best of all periods to be improved with Joe McQueen's performance. As Ogden's preeminent jazz musician he has something great to offer the audience as well as the student members of the ensemble.
04/21/09- 04/25/09	WSU One-Act Play Festival Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU One-Act Play Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 21-April 25, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a One- Act Play Festival. Seven one-acts are directed by second year directing students. Schedule of Plays: Tuesday, April 21: Fumed Oak, The Lottery, The Web, and Silence. Wednesday, April 22: The Valiant, The Birdbath, Oedi, The Web. Thursday, April 23: Fumed Oak, Silence, The Valiant, Birdbath. Friday, April 24: The Web, The Valiant, Oedi, The Lottery. Saturday, April 25:...
04/20/09	WSU Guitar Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Guitar Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 20, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Guitar Ensemble directed by Todd Woodbury. The program will present classical guitar solos, duets, trios and quartets. While the fall concert focused on Baroque music, the spring concert features more contemporary composers such as Debussy, Dowland and J.S. Bach.
04/19/09	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Austad Auditorium Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concerto Night Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Austad Auditorium April 19, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Michael Palumbo, in the annual Concerto Night. Six student soloists, chosen by audition will be featured on this concert. Gabrielle Cox, violin, will perform the first movement of Kabalevsky's Violin Concerto in C flutist Jana Garner will play Howard Hanson's Serenade for Flute, Strings, and Harp Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini will be performed by...
04/16/09	WSU Percussion Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Percussion Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 16, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Percussion Ensemble in the Garrison Choral Room. This is always an interesting concert for young people with the variety of unusual and standard instruments on stage. There is a form of choreography as the instruments and musicians rearrange between most pieces. And, since it is directed by Dr. Donald Keipp, one can always expect several very theatrical and high energetic pieces.
04/15/09	WSU Symphonic Band and the Ogden Concert Band Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Symphonic Band and the Ogden Concert Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 15, 2009 WSU Wind Ensemble will present a 'Thank you' concert for the generous donors who have made it possible for the Wind Ensemble to travel to New York City for the 2009 New York City Wind Band Festival, to be held in Carnegie Hall, where they will perform the closing concert. The band will play its New York City program in entirety.
04/15/09- 04/18/09	Bonneville Chamber Music Festival Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Bonneville Chamber Music Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 15-April 18, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the third annual Bonneville Chamber Music Festival presenting international, national and local musicians in three concerts and two master classes. Concerts are scheduled Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm in the Allred Theater.
04/14/09	High-Strung Music Event Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts High-Strung Music Event Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 14, 2009 Performers in this concert are all students in the orchestra and piano programs at WSU and are coached by chamber music program head Viktor Uzur, and other members of the string and piano faculty. This spring's program will feature a variety of music for ensembles ranging from piano trio to string quintet.
04/08/09	Jazz at the Station with Viktor Uzur, Zoltan Vegvari and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Viktor Uzur, Zoltan Vegvari and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station April 8, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with Viktor Uzur, Zoltan Vegvari and Friends. Uzur is a faculty member in the department, where he teaches cello in addition to other music classes. However, he is known for his continuous search for diverse genres and styles of music to add to his repertoire. This will be his first venture into the jazz scene. Usually performing classical music, Uzur has this to say about...
04/06/09	WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 6, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the annual WSU ASTA Stringfest Honors. The Honors Concert participants are the best students selected from entries in the ASTA (American String Teachers Association) Stringfest held on the WSU campus on Saturday, April 4. The participants on the six stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, string bass, guitar and harp) are judged in the following categories: Junior Elementary (up to 3rd grade), Senior Elementary (4th-6th grade),...
04/02/09- 04/04/09	Orchesis Dance Theatre Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Orchesis Dance Theatre Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 2-April 4, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theatre's Spring Concert, directed by Erik Stern, featuring the choreography of faculty members Stern, Sara Pickett and Amanda Sowerby, and the senior thesis choreography of Josie Patterson. Dance Faculty Erik Stern has choreographed three dances for this production. In Tangrammar, dancers animate giant Tangram props and partner them in surprising ways. The Fine Line portrays individual restriction versus...
04/01/09	2nd annual Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts 2nd annual Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 1, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts and the WSU Chapter of Amnesty International presents the Adrian Maxson Memorial Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser, directed by Mark Maxson. Donations at the door are requested for the Adrian Maxson Scholarship for Social Justice, created by Mark Maxson to honor his son, Adrian. Adrian was struck by a car and killed on April 3, 2007 after leaving a benefit concert hosted by WSU Amnesy International. Adrian was an early college student at WSU...
03/28/09- 03/29/09	Frankenstein Universe City Frankenstein Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Universe City March 28-March 29, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts and Universe City presents two more performances of an readers theatre production, Frankenstein, written by David Hansen and directed by WSU student Rebecca Dupaiz. Seating is very limited. House opens one-half hour before the performance. Donations requested. Following in the newly-founded tradition of last year, the department presented this original play at 1:00 on March 17 as part of the Weber Read! program. The premiere...
03/28/09	Utah Percussion Festival Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Utah Percussion Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 28, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts and the Utah Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society will present a statewide Percussion Festival. The festival invites high schools and universities in Utah to participate and perform before a panel of percussion clinicians for a critique. However, anyone interested in improving their percussion skills or knowledge are invited to attend the free workshops and performances. There will also be a Festival Concert presented by the WSU Jazz...
03/28/09	Little Monsters: Double Header Universe City Little Monsters: Double Header Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Universe City March 28, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts and Universe City present a theatre program for children of all ages in conjunction with Weber Reads! Frankenstein. This is a free performance but donations are requested. Seating is very limited. 'Frankenfunnies' presents a short program performed by several WSU students reading children's poems about Frankenstein and other monsters who do not 'fit in.' Several interactive song and dance numbers will encourage the audience to...
03/27/09- 03/31/09	Weber State Encore Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Encore Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 27-March 31, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Weber State Encore, a new performing group. This event is free to the public but donations would be appreciated. Seating is first come, first served. The theatre will have 116 seats available for each performance. Weber State Encore is a group of 24 Musical Theater students at WSU, directed by Maurie Tarbox, with choreography by Mike Hernandez and accompanied by Nicholas Maughan. The students were selected by audition primarily...
03/27/09	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University March 27, 2009 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen, presents a WSU Friday Dance. An intermission floorshow will provide entertainment while dancers have a chance to catch their breath and enjoy some light refreshments. Expect to hear some Big Band versions of famous songs for lovers at this dance. Bring your special dance partner and see what happens. The band was organized in 1987 under the direction of Dr. K. Earl Ericksen, then chair of the Weber State Department of...
03/20/09	American Portraits: Ralph van der Beek Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts American Portraits: Ralph van der Beek Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 20, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents piano faculty member, Ralph van der Beek, in recital, 'American Portraits.' The recital will include duo piano and vocal works of American composers. It will feature John Philip Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever,' Samuel Barber's 'Souvenirs,' Copland's 'El Salon Mexico,' and songs by George Gershwin, Kurt Weill and Harry Burleigh. Collaborating artists include Rebecca van der Beek, Lydia Wu, Karen Brookens, Nicholas Maughan and...
03/18/09- 03/21/09	The Door Swings Wide Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts The Door Swings Wide Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 18-March 21, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents The Door Swings Wide, a screw-ball comedy written by WSU guest costume designer Phillip Lowe and directed by WSU theatre major William Richardson. The play is a drawing room comedy set on a New England manor on New Year's Eve, 1928. The cook accidently knocks unconscious her rich, pretentious employer just before an ostentatious costume party is about to begin. In order not to have the evening be an even bigger disaster, the...
03/18/09	WSU Symphonic Band and the Ogden Concert Band Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Symphonic Band and the Ogden Concert Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 18, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts presents the WSU Symphonic Band and the Ogden Concert Band in concert with a grand finale of Sousa Marches. Anyone enjoying outstanding concert music and particularly the patriotic specialty of the Ogden Concert Band will enjoy this concert. Premiere conducting performances will be featured by two Music Education Major guest conductors with the WSU Symphonic Band. Lisa Wise and Taylor Malmrose, two of next fall's Wildcat Marching Band...
03/06/09- 03/07/09	The Gondoliers Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts The Gondoliers Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 6-March 7, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers, directed by Karen Broonkens. The Gondoliers, also known as The King of Barataria, is the twelfth of 13 operas written by the famous composer/lyricist duo of Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert. The opera premiered at the Savoy Theatre, a special house built specifically for Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, on December 7, 1889. The story of The Gondoliers is classic...
03/02/09	An Evening of String Chamber Music Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts An Evening of String Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts March 2, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents WSU faculty members and students in An Evening of Chamber Music. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Two works will be presented on the program, Mozart's 'Piano Quartet KV 478', and Beethoven's 'String Trio Opus 9, No. 1.' Student members of the piano quartet are Nicolas Maughan, piano, Kathryn Palkki, violin, and Samuel Runolfson, cello. They will be assisted by viola professor Michael Palumbo. The Beethoven will...
02/27/09- 03/07/09	The Laramie Project Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts The Laramie Project Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 27-March 7, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents 'The Laramie Project,' by Moises Kaufman and directed by Tracy Callahan. 'The Laramie Project.,' is the best known artistic reaction to the 1998 murder of Matthew Wayne Shepard, an openly gay university student in Laramie, Wyoming. This major news story resulted in attention to hate crime legislation at the state and federal levels. In the United States federal prosecution is possible for hate crimes committed on the basis of a...
02/26/09	WSU Jazz Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 26, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble. Those with military identification will receive the student price. Krista Griffth will be singing 'Orange Colored Sky' and more. The band will play works such as 'Mueva Los Huesos' by Gordon Goodwin, 'Agua De Beber' by Jobim, 'Gravy Waltz' by Steve Allen/Ray Brown, 'Attitude Dance' by Tower of Power, and 'Blue Bossa' by Kenny Durham. Also featured on this concert will be Zoltan Vegvari, pianist. His growing...
02/24/09	Following the Beat of a Different Percussionist Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Following the Beat of a Different Percussionist Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 24, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Donald Keipp in a faculty percussion recital. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. He will be assisted on this recital by Dan Chamberland, piano; Fred Hunger, sculptor; Jed Keipp, drums; Thom Priest, bassoon; Erik Stern, dance; and Lars Yorgason, bass. Keipp will be performing marimba solos by Monkman, Keiko Age, and Mangore, as well as a marimba duet, “Tango” by Piazzola, with...
02/21/09	WSU Wind Ensemble and WSU Symphonic Band Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University WSU Wind Ensemble and WSU Symphonic Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University February 21, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a fundraising concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble. This dessert concert will be a benefit event in support of the band's upcoming tour to Carnegie Hall in April to play the closing concert of the 2009 New York City Wind Band Festival, and will feature a variety of desserts prepared by WSU chefs. The concert itself will begin at approximately 6:45pm. Music will include a variety of light, familiar classics, musicals, marches, novelty...
02/19/09- 02/20/09	V-Day 2009 Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University V-Day 2009 Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University February 19-February 20, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents V-Day, a benefit performance. The production is directed by WSU student Rachel Povey. V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler's award-winning play The Vagina Monologues. The V-Day College Campaign strives to empower women to find their collective voices and demand an end to the epidemic levels of...
02/17/09	Don Keipp, Faculty Percussion Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Don Keipp, Faculty Percussion Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 17, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Donald Keipp in a faculty percussion recital, children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. He will be assisted on this recital by Dan Chamberland, Fred Hunger, Jed Keipp, Thom Priest, Erik Stern, and Lars Yorgason. Keipp will be performing marimba solos by Monkman, Keiko Age, and Mangore, as well as a marimba duet, 'Tango' by Piazzola, with Chamberland. A marimba duet by Gordon Stout with Priest, a percussion duet with...
02/15/09	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Symphony Orchestra Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 15, 2009 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State Symphony Orchestra. Special guests on this program will be the Bonneville Youth Orchestra in its premiere performance. The BYO was organized in the fall of 2008 to give highly talented high school level instrumentalists an opportunity to rehearse and perform professional level symphonic music in a full symphony orchestra environment. The BYO, under the baton of Carrie Maxson will open the concert with the...
02/11/09	Blow Thou Winter Wind Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Blow Thou Winter Wind Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 11, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Concert Choir and WSU Chamber Choir in the 2009 Winter Choir Festival. The 27 member Chamber Choir and 80 member Concert Choir is conducted by Dr. Mark Henderson. Premiered on this concert is an original work by Henderson, setting Shakespeare's poem Blow Thou Winter Wind to music. Also, several scenes from the upcoming WSU production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers will be presented.
02/11/09	Jazz at the Station with Joe McQueen and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Joe McQueen and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station February 11, 2009 Jazz at the Station, a monthly program designed to give local jazz fans and performers an opportunity to meet and enjoy jazz, presents Joe McQueen on the saxophone and friends: percussionist Don Keipp; ,Clayton Furch on keyboards and more. Guets are invited to come early and enjoy refreshments or a tour of Gallery at the Station. McQueen was born in 1919 and has been playing jazz since he was sixteen. He will be celebrating his 90th birthday at the end of May. McQueen has been an important...
02/07/09	To a Galaxy Far, Far Away Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts To a Galaxy Far, Far Away Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 7, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the New American Philharmonic, conducted by David Van Alstyne. Their repertoire features an evening of well-loved melodies from the 19thc to a galaxy far, far away. Richard Wagner's "Overture to Tannhauser" is so ubiquitous that Warner Brothers included it in one of their opera cartoons. Remember Elmer Fudd singing, "Return My Love?" Johann Strauss, II's "Overture to Die...
02/06/09- 02/21/09	ArtÃ© Gras: Costumes from Beaux' Stratagem and West Side Story Universe City ArtÃ© Gras: Costumes from Beaux' Stratagem and West Side Story Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Universe City February 6-February 21, 2009 Weber State University faculty and Department of Performing Arts theatre costume designer, Catherine Zublin, will be the featured artists during the month of February. Zublin is Professor of Theatre and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, has made her mark designing costumes for WSU Department of Performing Arts and Utah Musical Theater, as well as many dance and theatre companies across the United States. Two contrasting sets of costumes from WSU theatre productions will be...
02/02/09	Fund Raiser for Fire in the Bones, by WSU student Lucas Millhouse Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Fund Raiser for Fire in the Bones, by WSU student Lucas Millhouse Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts February 2, 2009 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents two fund raising performances for Fire in the Bones, a play written and directed by WSU theatre senior Lucas Millhouse. This one-act play lasts approximately 40 minutes. Limited seating is available. The play has been accepted for The John Cauble Short Play Award competition at the American College Theatre Festival Region VIII at California State University Fullerton, February 10-14. It is one of three student written...
01/23/09- 02/07/09	Peter Pan Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Peter Pan Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 23-February 7, 2009 Directed by Jim Christian, Peter Pan, is based on the play by James M. Barrie, with music by Mark Charlap, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. With very few changes, this is the original production that many baby boomers will remember from 1950s television starring Mary Martin. The familiar story of Peter, who will never grow up, tells of his adventures in Neverland with Wendy, her brothers and the famous Captain Hook. Director Christian is creating a full-blown fantasy experience. As he...
01/16/09	9th Annual Gospel Music Festival: The Underground Railroad Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts 9th Annual Gospel Music Festival: The Underground Railroad Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 16, 2009 Weber State University presents the 9th annual Gospel Music Festival. As part of the educational experience, this year's theme is 'The Underground Railroad - Path to Freedom.' The goal of the festival is to share the African-American sacred music experience with all people and to show its influence on contemporary music. This performance is suited to people of all races, ages and interests. It is designed to educate and provide cultural enrichment. The music is based on traditions coming out of...
01/14/09	Jazz at the Station with Andrew Nadon and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Andrew Nadon and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station January 14, 2009 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with vocalist Andrew Nadon and Friends, who include Larry White, keyboard, Clint Stanger, bass; and Benjamin Jennings, drums.
01/14/09- 04/27/09	WSU String Project Classes Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU String Project Classes Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts January 14-April 27, 2009 The Weber State University String Project and the WSU String Project in Morgan Valley are accepting new students for the spring semester. Classes begin Wednesday, January 14, 2009. A beginning level class will not be started spring semester, so children should have at least one year of playing experience to participate. The Project is also looking for older elementary and junior high string players capable of playing in the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
12/20/08	WSU Honor Band Concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Honor Band Concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 20, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts presents the WSU Honor Band Concert! The honor band will be performing music of the season, along with other selections. As in the past, WSU band members will be hosting over 100 high school students from throughout Utah, many of whom are on campus for the first time. This two day event begins on Friday, with auditions and an evening rehearsal. It continues on Saturday with a daylong rehearsal, followed by a grand concert on the Austad...
12/10/08- 12/11/08	WSU String Project Concerts Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU String Project Concerts Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts December 10-December 11, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU String Project Spring Concerts. The String Project teachers will perform in chamber groups at both performances. The public is cordially invited and children 8 and over are welcome. Both concerts are free of charge, but donations are requested in support of the WSU String Project. The first Weber State String Project Concert in Morgan, will feature the beginning and intermediate string groups, the String Project teachers...
12/10/08	"Jingle Bell" Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station "Jingle Bell" Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station December 10, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present a holiday gift to the community: Jingle Bell Jazz at the Station. The program is organized this year by Don Keipp, and includes Keipp on drums; WSU student Zoltan Vegvari, keyboard; Ogden and Utah legend Lars Yorgason, bass; and WSU Alumna Kenji Aihara, guitar. Children are welcome as long as they do not disturb the performers or the other audience members. Seating will be informal, with tables...
12/08/08	WSU Alumni Singers Concert First Presbyterian Church WSU Alumni Singers Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at First Presbyterian Church December 8, 2008 Weber State University Alumni Association presents the WSU Alumni Singers, directed by Evelyn Harris, in concert, 'Christmas Time Is Here,'. This is a free performance but donations of food and money will be gratefully accepted to assist local Sub for Santa families in need. The WSU Alumni Singers will be presenting a concert for the entire family, including favorites such as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. There will be special numbers from various...
12/07/08	Combined WSU Choirs and Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concert St. Joseph's Church Combined WSU Choirs and Weber State Symphony Orchestra Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at St. Joseph's Church December 7, 2008 A feature of this year's concert is the combined choirs and orchestra performing Vaughn Williams' 'Fantasia on Christmas Carols.' This program will also include early medieval, traditional and popular holiday music. The program will conclude with a German lesson as the audience is taught the German words to 'Silent Night/Stille Nacht,' so they can join in on the chorus as the choirs sing all the verses. Hundreds of voices fill the sanctuary with beautiful harmony and few can leave the program...
12/06/08	Junction City Big Band Dance with vocalist Ruth Stevenson Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance with vocalist Ruth Stevenson Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University December 6, 2008 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen, presents their holiday Dance Date at Shepherd Union Building Ballroom. Featured on this program will be vocalist Ruth Stevenson. Expect to hear some Big Band versions of famous songs for the holidays at this dance. Bring your special dance partner and celebrate the holidays by dancing with your arms around each other.
11/25/08	WSU Jazz Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 25, 2008 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Jazz Ensemble in the Allred Theaterof the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. This concert will feature the music of the Big Band era and some of the pieces will feature vocalists Krista Griffith and Andrew Nadon. Also featured on the concert will be the WSU Jazz Combo. No music is more evocative of a period of American History than the Big Band sound. The remarkable thing is how it still continues to...
11/24/08	String Chamber Music Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts String Chamber Music Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 24, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents an evening of string chamber music in the Garrison Choral Room of the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Performers in this concert are all students in the orchestra program at WSU and are coached by the string faculty. This fall's program will feature a variety of music from the standard and not so standard chamber music repertoire. The public is cordially invited and children 8 and over are welcome.
11/20/08- 11/23/08	Orchesis Dance Theatre Fall Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Orchesis Dance Theatre Fall Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 20-November 23, 2008 Avg. Event Rating (2.5 Stars): Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Orchesis Dance Theatre's Fall Concert, directed by Erik Stern and featuring the choreography of seven student choreographers and Stern. Dance Faculty Erik Stern has two dances in the show. In Tangrammar, dancers animate giant Tangram props and partner them in surprising ways. The Fine Line portrays individual restriction versus freedom of spirit, and was inspired by the lines children are constantly required to be...
11/20/08	An Evening of Chamber Music with the WSU Faculty String Quartet Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts An Evening of Chamber Music with the WSU Faculty String Quartet Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 20, 2008 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents WSU faculty members in 'An Evening of Chamber Music,' in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Faculty members of the WSU String Quartet include, Shi-Hwa Wang and Ann Cox, violins; Michael Palumbo, viola; and Viktor Uzur, cello. The WSU Faculty String Quartet will be joined by WSU faculty Thomas Priest, bassoon. This evening of chamber music...
11/18/08	Lydia Wu, Faculty Piano Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Lydia Wu, Faculty Piano Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 18, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Lydia Wu in a faculty piano recital in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. This evening will feature a solo performance of two sonatas from two major musical periods: Sonata No. 23 ('Appassionata') by Beethoven and Sonata No. 3 by Chopin. This is a free performance. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Lydia Mong-Yi Wu began piano study in Taiwan. After moving to the United States at...
11/16/08	Weber State Symphony Orchestra Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Symphony Orchestra Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 16, 2008 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the Weber State Symphony Orchestra in the Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. This all-orchestral concert will include music from Copland's ballet Billy the Kid, the Overture to The Barber of Seville, by Rossini, and the Symphony No. 1 in C, Opus 21 of Beethoven. The public is cordially invited to the concert. Children 8 and over are welcome to attend. This concert is partially...
11/14/08	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University November 14, 2008 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen, presents a WSU Friday Dance. Downbeat is at 8:30pm but for those who need it, professional dance instruction will be offered by Margene Anderson (Dance Scene) at 7:15pm for $1 per person. The Big Band will feature a new singer, Ruth Stephensen. An intermission floorshow provide entertainment while dancers have a chance to catch their breath and enjoy some light refreshments. Expect to hear some Big Band versions of famous...
11/12/08	Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station November 12, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with The WSU Jazz Combo featuring two vocalists, Krista Griffith and Andrew Nadon. The combo includes Zoltan Vegvari, piano; Clint Stanger, bass; Adam Kozlewski, guitar; Ammon Turnblom, drums; Byron Ward, trumpet; Brian Lucas, trumpet; Mark Bailey, sax; and Lex Meldrum, sax. The combo was recently featured at the WSU Jazz and Percussion concert and received a standing ovation...
11/12/08	Karen Brookens Potter Vocal Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Karen Brookens Potter Vocal Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 12, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Karen Brookens Potter, soprano, in a faculty vocal recital in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. She will be assisted by Lydia Wu, piano. This is a free concert. Children eight years and older are welcome to attend. The recital will feature the songs of Ernest Chausson, Franz Schubert, and Harold Arlen. Dance faculty member Amanda Sowerby will be featured as an interpretive dancer during the...
11/11/08	WSU Symphonic Band Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Symphonic Band Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 11, 2008 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Thomas Root in the Austad Auditorium of the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased at the Dee Events Center Ticket Office, by phone or at the Browning Center Box Office beginning one hour before curtain. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend.
11/10/08	Michael Palumbo Faculty Viola Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Michael Palumbo Faculty Viola Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 10, 2008 The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr. Michael Palumbo in a faculty viola recital, assisted by Lydia Wu, piano, in the Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. This is a free performance, and it is open to the public. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. The recital will open with Five Old French Dances for Viola and Piano by Marin Marais. Following the Marais, Palumbo will perform J.S. Bach's Suite No. 1 in G. To close the...
11/07/08	Tria Fata Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Tria Fata Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts November 7, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Tria Fata, a student piano trio in the Garrison Choral Room of the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Formed last spring, Tria Fata is comprised of three senior WSU music majors, Nicholas Maughan (piano), Kathryn Palkki (violin), and Samuel Runolfson (cello). They will be performing classical chamber music works by AntonÃn...
10/31/08	The Beaux' Stratagem Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts The Beaux' Stratagem Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 31, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents The Beaux' Stratagem. The Beaux' Stratagem, by Irish playwright, George Farquhar, was written in 1707 and performed in March of that year. Farquhar died in April. He may have died laughing at his own comedy. This witty story pokes sex, fun at love, greed and marriage, but with a light hand. It is a classic piece of late Restoration comedy. Archer and Aimwell, two young gentlemen who have fallen on hard times, plan...
10/28/08	WSU Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 28, 2008 The Percussion Ensemble will be playing five pieces including the Spyro Gyra tune 'Morning Dance,' by Jay Beckenstein and arranged by Don Keipp and a Gary Gackstatter arrangement of Samuel Ward's 'Oh, Beautiful (America the Beautiful). The Jazz Ensemble is preparing a selection of Big Band standards, always a favorite with local jazz audiences. A special feature of the ensemble repertoire on this concert is the addition of a male vocalist, Andrew Nadon. He will join Krista Griffith, who has...
10/27/08	WSU Guitar Ensemble Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts WSU Guitar Ensemble Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 27, 2008 The WSU Guitar Ensemble is directed by Todd Woodbury. The concert features duets, trios and quartets, as well as solo performances by the individual members. The program will feature Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical music including works by J.S., Bach, Dominico Scarlatti and Gabrieli.
10/24/08	Junction City Big Band Dance Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University Junction City Big Band Dance Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University October 24, 2008 The sixteen piece Junction City Big Band, directed by Dr. Earl Ericksen, presents their first WSU Friday Dance. An intermission floorshow provide entertainment while dancers have a chance to catch their breath and enjoy some light refreshments. Expect to hear some Big Band versions of famous songs for lovers at this dance. Bring your special dance partner and see what happens.
10/15/08	Weber State Choirfest Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State Choirfest Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 15, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents the WSU Choirfest, featuring the WSU Chamber and Concert Choirs. The choirs are conducted by Dr Mark Henderson. Featured guests on the concert will be the choirs from Box Elder High School under the direction of Claudia Bigler. Among the works featured will be three of the all-time greats in the Choral repertoire: Bach's Lobet den Herrn, Randall Thompson's Chose Something Like a Star, a musical setting of the poem...
10/08/08	Mark Maxson Presents Original Jazz Ogden Union Station Mark Maxson Presents Original Jazz Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station October 8, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with Mark Maxson and Friends. For this event Maxson's friends include father and son, Don and Jed Keipp, percussion; Mark Robinette, bass; Zoltan Vegvari, keyboard. They will be playing standard jazz tunes as well as originals by Maxson.
10/03/08- 10/11/08	Urinetown: The Musical directed by Jim Christian Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Urinetown: The Musical directed by Jim Christian Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 3-October 11, 2008 Urinetown is an award-winning satirical comedy musical that pokes fun at capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and petty small town politics, as well as advocating environmentalism. Urinetown rejects musical theatre convention, parodying successful Broadway shows such as Les MisÃ©rables, Evita, Annie, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and even satirizes its own significance. In reverse pantomime style, the...
10/02/08	David Akombo Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts David Akombo Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts October 2, 2008 WSU Department of Performing Arts faculty member, tenor David Akombo is presenting a faculty vocal recital. He will be assisted by Don Keipp, marimba; Mark Maxson, guitar; Austin Packer, cello; Alysson Robinett, piano with percussionists Tyler Hess, Joseph Limb, Derek Moellmann Steve Seguin, Robert Speelman, Ammon Turnblom and Catherine Wride. The program will feature African ballads, spirituals and the works of Fran Schubert and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
09/24/08	Medea Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Medea Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 24, 2008 WSU Honors presents the 38th Annual Classical Greek Theatre Festival production of Euripides' Medea in the Garrison Choral Room (Room 136), Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. An 'Informance' lecture and slide show will be given by Dr. James Svendsen at 6:30pm in the same room. Those attending the lecture should purchase their tickets to the play prior to the beginning of the lecture.
09/23/08	Aristophane's A Separate Peace (the Acharnians) Weber State University - Stewart Library Aristophane's A Separate Peace (the Acharnians) Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Weber State University - Stewart Library September 23, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts Greek Readers Theatre presents Aristophanes' A Separate Peace (The Acharnians),' in Special Collections, Stewart Library. This is a free performance and open to the public. The production is recommended for mature audiences only and contains mature themes and language. The cast is composed of WSU faculty, staff and students. A Separate Peace' (aka 'The Acharnians' and with apologies to John Knowles) was written when the...
09/16/08	Karen Brookens Potter: Faculty Vocal Recital Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Karen Brookens Potter: Faculty Vocal Recital Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 16, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents Dr.Karen Brookens Potter, soprano, in a faculty vocal recital. She will be assisted by Lydia Wu, piano. The recital will feature the songs of Ernest Chausson, Franz Schubert, and Harold Arlen. Dance faculty member Amanda Sowerby will be featured as an interpretive dancer during the Chausson portion of the recital. Important Information: Children eight and older are welcome to attend.
09/15/08- 09/24/08	2008 WSU Greek Festival Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University 2008 WSU Greek Festival Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Shepherd Union Building - Weber State University September 15-September 24, 2008 WSU Honors presents the 11th annual WSU Greek Festival in conjunction with the Classical Greek Theatre Festival. The festival production for 2008 is Euripides' Medea. The festival originated as support for the Classical Greek Theatre production hosted by WSU Department of Performing Arts every fall, by providing our own faculty in a series of lectures and other events about Classical Greek culture. This is also the 11th year it has been scheduled to coincide with the Ogden community...
09/12/08	Shi-Hwa Wang and Guests in Concert Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Shi-Hwa Wang and Guests in Concert Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts September 12, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents violinist Shi-Hwa Wang with guests, pianists Joel Rosenberg and Ning Lu. They will be performing works by Shostakovich, Astor Piazzolla and Beethoven. Children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. WSU Department of Performing Arts faculty member Dr. Shi-Hwa Wang has been concertmaster of several professional orchestras including the Taipei Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan, the Ballet West and Utah Chamber Orchestra in Salt Lake...
09/10/08	Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends Ogden Union Station Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station September 10, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with Benjamin Jennings and Friends. This is the beginning of a new season and day of the month for this monthly program. It is now scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month. Jennings, bassist and drummer, last appeared on this program in July as the drummer of the Duffy Kane Jazz Trio. The Trio will be included in the performance on September 10th, as well as Don...
08/06/08	All Aboard! Jazz at the Station Ogden Union Station All Aboard! Jazz at the Station Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Ogden Union Station August 6, 2008 Weber State University Department of the Performing Arts and the Union Station Foundation present Jazz at the Station with Brian Booth and Friends in the Grand Lobby of Ogden's Union Station. Booth last performed with this program in January 2007 to a packed house. The featured performer is Brian Booth, saxophone. Brian resides in Utah and received a degree in music from the University of Utah. Brian Booth has been a professional free-lance musician since the early 1980's. He has performed...
04/30/08	Weber State University Choreography Showcase Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Weber State University Choreography Showcase Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 30, 2008 Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents a showcase of student choreography in the Eccles Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts. The event presents choreography by Annika Black, Tawna Halbert, Emily Hawkes, Alicia Parker, Josie Patterson, Brittnie Sandall, Lyndy Tankersley and Christina Taylor. The works were created throughout two semester. The first semester dealt with Choreographic strategies and principles, and was taught by Sara Christensen. The...
04/01/08- 04/05/08	Stephen Sondheim's - Assassins Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts Stephen Sondheim's - Assassins Presented by Weber State University Department of Performing Ar at Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts April 1-April 5, 2008 Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. This musical lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical musical that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on...

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  - Event Name: Akombo David Akombo, Faculty Vocal Recital
    "Very Impressed"
    Review posted by: Stephanie Quinn from Ogden, UT USA, Feb 28, 2010
    
    I attended Dr. Akombo's recital, and I was amazed. He is an incredibly talented musician, and I loved his performance. The participation of the audience playing the variety of African drums was also... Expand
    
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    I attended Dr. Akombo's recital, and I was amazed. He is an incredibly talented musician, and I loved his performance. The participation of the audience playing the variety of African drums was also very entertaining. His love of music definitely shined through in his recital. Collapse
    
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  - Event Name: Choral Music's Greatest Hits
    "excellent!"
    Review posted by: mike from Ogden, Ut USA, Oct 28, 2009
    
    Loved the concert! The gospel number with quacee singing was awesome. Hey people-- check out WeberStateChoirs.com for more concert dates.
    
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    Loved the concert! The gospel number with quacee singing was awesome. Hey people-- check out WeberStateChoirs.com for more concert dates.
    
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  - Event Name: Orchesis Dance Theatre Fall Concert
    "it was good"
    Review posted by: jo from ogden, Nov 24, 2008
    
    it was ok needed more
    
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    it was ok needed more
    
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