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Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Lowly Brass to present joint concert

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of associate professor of music Mitchell Lutch, will present a concert Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium on campus.

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Blind pianist Ken Medema performs specialized compositions on campus

Blind musician and storyteller Ken Medema will be playing his customized music for the Central community on Feb. 26.

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A Month at the Opera

A music major reflects on the rehearsals for “Dido and Æneas,” the first opera performed at Central College in 26 years.

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Music department performs one-hour opera

On Feb. 16-17, students from the Central College music department will be performing Henry Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas.”

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Japanese-American taiko drummers perform on campus

Central College welcomes the TAIKOPROJECT on Feb. 12. The TAIKOPROJECT is an ensemble of premiere taiko drummers dedicated to promoting and advancing the American art of taiko, meaning “drum” in Japanese.

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Jazz combo Ashanti performs at Central with rising violinist

Ashanti, the Latin jazz musical combo, will perform with jazz violinist Christian Howes. Associate professor of music Gabriel Espinosa provides lead vocals and bass for the group.

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Central students participate in spring music performances

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.

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SWE performs with guest saxophonist and Merida musicians

The Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble and College Community Band, both under the direction of Mitchell Lutch, associate professor of music, will present a concert with several special guest soloists Sunday, Dec. 2 in Douwstra Auditorium at 4 p.m.

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Music ensembles host annual Christmas concerts

As the holiday season approaches, Central College celebrates with various musical concerts to ring in the season.

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Central collecting donated instruments for Yucatan orchestra

Led by assistant professor of music Mitch Lutch, Central College is sponsoring an instrument donation initiative to benefit the Yucatan Youth Orchestra Program, a music education program based in Merida, Mexico, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

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