Posted on Jan 30, 2008

The Department of Music is offering a variety of exciting events this term. Except where noted otherwise, all performances are free and will be held in the Fred L. Emerson Foundation Auditorium, Taylor Music Center. Here’s a quick guide:

Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company

Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.: Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company of Albany presents “Branches of Words” a Persian poetry, Middle Eastern music and American modern dance piece. Tickets are free with Union ID; $15, general admission; call (518) 408-1341 for more information.

Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m. Indian Classical Dance and Music Recital featuring Shivani Pathak ’10  

Saturday, March 1, 8 p.m.: Musicians of Ma’alwyck presents “Moonstruck,” music of Schoenberg, Strauss and Prof. Hillary Tann. Tickets are free with Union ID; $20, general admission, $10, area seniors.

Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m.: Union College Taiko Ensemble performance with Prof. Jennifer Matsue directing 

Sunday, March 9, 3 p.m. Union College and Community Orchestra performs “Midnight in Moscow”; Prof. Victor Klimash conducting (Memorial Chapel)

Monday, March 10, 5 p.m. Student recital 

Prof. Victor Klimash, Music

Tuesday, March 11, 8 p.m.: Union College Madrigal Singers with Prof. Dianne McMullen conducting (Memorial Chapel)

Wednesday, March 12, 8 p.m.: Union College Jazz Ensemble with Prof. Tim Olsen, director 

Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m.: Union College Choir performs “Bach to Bacharach” with Prof. Victor Klimash conducting (Memorial Chapel)