Concerts
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A Musical Journey Through Time
Music Department
Featuring the Eastern Symphony Orchestra and EIU Choral Ensembles, conducted by Richard Robert Rossi
Concertos: Haley Fryer (soprano) and Rodney Rote (marimba)
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Durufle Requiem
Music Department
Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Karen Lynne Deal, Conductor
Illinois Symphony Chorus, Richard Rossi, Conductor
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Cathedrals, Castles, & Colonies
Music Department
Cathedrals, Castles, & Colonies, performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles, and conducted by Richard Robert Rossi & April Lee.
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Collage Concert
Music Department
Collage Concert, featuring the talents of EIU's Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, WInd Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Combos, Concert Choir.
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Fright Night
Music Department
Peter and the Wolf by Prokofieff, narrated by Allen Lanham, Green Eggs and Ham by Kapilow, with Marilyn Coles (mezzo soprano) & Rachel Sapp (soprano), and “Carol Ann’s Theme” from Poltergeist with a Children’s Chorus from Charleston Elementary and Middle Schools. Performed by The Eastern Symphony OrchestraConducted by Richard Robert Rossi.
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Rodeo
Music Department
Rodeo by Aaron Copland & Concerto in D minor by CPE Bach. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Richard Robert Rossi. Featuring special guest artist Rebecca Johnson, Flute.
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Songs of Love
Music Department
Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & EIU Symphonic Honor Choir. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and April Lee.
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Cathedrals, Castles, and Colonies
Music Department
Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and April Lee.
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Fright Night
Music Department
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten & selections from the movie Harry Potter performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.
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Holiday Concert
Music Department
Magnificat in G minor by Antonio Vivaldi & Overture on French Carols by Philip Lane featuring the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, the EIU Choral Ensembles, and Charleston High School Advanced Chorus.
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Ovations
Music Department
"Finlandia, Opus 26" by Sibelius, "Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C Major, Opus 56" featuring Anna Cromwell (violin), Ka-Wai Yu (cello), and Kent Conrad (piano). Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra. Featuring Tenor Joe Amato.
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Songs of Love
Music Department
The aura of romance will be in the air when EIU's Choral Ensembles present a "tour de force" celebrating the majesty of love. Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.
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Stagestruck
Music Department
"An American in Paris" by Gershwin and "Overture to Candide" by Bernstein. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra with special guests the Four Voices (jazz quartet) and Mark Rheaume (trombone).
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Cathedrals, Castles, and Colonies
Music Department
Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles & Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.
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EIU Choral Ensembles
Music Department
From the gothic cathedrals and the majestic castles of Europe to the shores of the Americas, the EIU Choral Ensembles and Collegium Musicum will perform a wide variety of works by English, French, German, Italian, and American composers.
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Fright Night
Music Department
"Peer Gynt Suite No. 1" by Grieg, performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi.
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Holiday Concert
Music Department
"Many Moods of Christmas: Improvisations on Christmas Carols" by Bryan Kelly. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra & EIU Choral Ensembles. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi, Janet McCumber, and Sarah Todd (graduate conductor).
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Lessons and Carols
Music Department
King's College "Service of Lessons and Carols", performed by the EIU Concert Choir and Collegium Musicum
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Songs of Love
Music Department
Music by Stephen Foster, Emma Lou Diemer, Sir Edward Elgar, Ramon Noble, William Billings, and Daniel Gawthrop. Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles, led by Sergei Pavlov and Janet McCumber. Featuring guest student conductor Sarah Todd. Special performance by Derek Maninflor, piano.
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Triumph and Tragedy
Music Department
"Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, Opus 70, B. 141" by Dvorak and "Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Opus 37" by Beethoven. Performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, featuring Susan Teicher on piano.
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Cathedrals, Castles, and Colonies
Music Department
Performed by the EIU Choral Ensembles and Collegium Musicum. Conducted by Richard Robert Rossi and Janet McCumber.
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EIU Concert Choir & Camerata Singers
Music Department
Featuring Ashley Hubbard and Megan McDevitt. Directed by Richard Robert Rossi.
