Central College is known in the Pella community and throughout Iowa for its exemplary music program, which allows majors and non-majors alike to participate in 18 vocal and instrumental ensembles. During the spring semester Central students will host a variety of concerts on campus and in Pella.
The full schedule for the upcoming months can be found below. For the most up-to-date schedule and ticket information, visit the campus calendar at calendar.central.edu.
Jan. 24 – H.S. Bandfest, all day
Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Jan. 27– Jazzmania XXXIV, all day
Jazz Band concert featuring Christian Howes, 7:30 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Feb. 14 – H.S. Singfest, all day
A Cappella Choir, 7 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Feb. 15 – Red & Blue Vocal and Instrumental Combos, 8 p.m., Cox-Snow Recital Hall
Feb. 16-17 – Purcell’s Opera “Dido and Aeneas,” 7:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Feb. 21 – H.S. Stringfest, all day
College-Community Orchestra, 7 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Mar. 3 – Sunday Concert Series, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 4 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Mar. 5 – Faculty Recital, 8 p.m., Upper Chapel
Mar. 6 – Red Vocal and Instrumental Combos, 8 p.m., Cox-Snow Recital Hall
Mar. 7– Student Showcase, 8 p.m.
Mar. 17– Flying Pans Steel Band Post-Tour Concert, 4 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Mar. 24 – Faculty Recital, 4 p.m., Cox-Snow Recital Hall
Apr. 7 – Concerto-Aria Winners Concert, 4 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Apr. 8 – Flute Ensemble, “Argento Fuoco,” 7 p.m., Upper Chapel
Apr. 11 – Student Showcase, 7 p.m.
Apr. 12 – Jazz Band Spring Concert, 8 p.m., Cox-Snow Recital Hall
Apr. 14 – Sunday Concert Series, College- Community Chorus and Orchestra, 4 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Apr. 19 – Blue Vocal and Instrumental Combos, 8 p.m., Cox-Snow Recital Hall
Apr. 20 – Percussion Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Apr. 22 – Student Showcase, 7 p.m.
Apr. 26 – ROCK-A-PELLA, 7 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
Apr. 28 – Sunday Concert Series, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and College-Community Band, 4 p.m., Douwstra Auditorium
May 4 – Flying Pans at Tulip Time, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Pella Opera House