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Feb. 28 Salsa barocca Latin American music from folk to Baroque! Guitarist Sylvie Proulx leads this lively ensemble of vocal and instrumental arrangements from motets to tangos.

Mar. 06 Scruncheons Percussion ensemble The Scruncheons take to the stage with a riveting program of classic works for percussion, as well as world premieres written by the group’s own members. A little fun for everyone!

Mar. 13 blow Out: a Celebration of Trumpet at Memorial Local trumpet alumni, Terry Campbell, Jill Dawe and Katie Sullivan along with professor emeritus Donald Buell and recently appointed high brass professor Alan Klaus, invite you to an evening dedicated to celebrating the trumpet at Memorial University’s School of Music.

Mar. 15 Solace Take comfort in a great evening of music. Offerings include Steven Bryant’s brand new work Solace for Wind Ensemble and Electronics and Persichetti’s classic Symphony for Band.

Mar. MUN Opera Workshop 22-23 MUN Opera Workshop presents fully staged opera productions ranging from Mozart

comedies to newly-commissioned works. This year’s production will be announced in October. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:00 p.m.

Mar. 29 MUN Jazz ensemble If swing is your thing, then this concert is for you. The MUN Jazz Ensemble performs music from the greatest of big band composers.

aPr. 04 MUN Chamber Orchestra You won’t want to miss this evening of classics! Join the Chamber Orchestra for a great show highlighted by Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.

aPr. 05 MUN Chamber Music Showcase Intimate trios and quartets form the classical repertoire performed by School of Music student chamber ensembles.

aPr. 06 Dieux! MUN Festival & Chamber Choirs. Sail with the MUN choirs to Paris at the turn of the 20th Century and experience choral music by Fauré, Debussy, and Saint-Saëns.

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www.mun.ca/music Check out our new website and calendar for all the latest information on concerts plus master classes, public lectures, and workshops

Ticket prices: $20 (general)/$15 (students & seniors) Concert pass: any 10 admissions for $100 (general)/$75 (students & seniors)

Concerts take place in the D.F. Cook recital Hall at 8 p.m. unless otherwise indicated

For more information call 864-4455 Tickets and passes available for purchase only at the door

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SePT. 10 Duo: nota bene Eva Steinschaden (violin) and Alexander Vavtar (piano) perform a concert of Austrian works by Schubert, Kreisler and Nussbichler with “supreme sensitivity and subtlety” (Neues Volksblatt, Austria).

SePT. 13 Shuffle Cellist Nathan Cook and pianist Philip Roberts journey through a classical musician’s playlist. Sit back, hit “shuffle” and enjoy.

SePT. 21 a Little Light Music Soprano Jane Leibel presents contemporary songs for soprano, cello and piano by composers John Greer, Seymour Barab and André Previn, in styles that range from lush Romanticism to whimsical humor.

SePT. 28 Christina Petrowska Quilico, piano Rhapsodies and Fantasias by Constantine Caravassilis are visions in sound, transcending lyrical poetry to passionate drama in an opera for the keyboard. Both pianist and painter, Quilico will project images of her paintings inspired by the music and the composer’s synaesthetic ‘visions’ as part of her performance.

OCT. 10 Flute vs Flute Flutists Michelle Cheramy and Jack Chen team up to showcase the expressive range of the flute, from traditional classics to new, rock-inspired works and the NL premiere of Andrew Staniland’s “Flute vs Flute.”

OCT. 19 reunion 2013 Showcase Concert A sparkling evening of music by the brightest and the best of School of Music student performers and ensembles.

OCT. 22 ensemble Supermusique The “rare birds” of Montreal’s musique actuelle scene return to St. John’s to play contemporary music for adventurous ears. Featuring some of the city’s finest improvisers: Jean Derome, Joane Hétu (saxophones), Pierre Tanguay (drums), Diane Labrosse (electronics), Scott Thomson (trombone) and Martin Tetrault (turntables).

OCT. 24 Spectrolite ensemble Fresh from making their debut recording, MUN Alumni Sean Rice (clarinet) Patrick Cashin (piano), and Vernon Regehr (cello) perform trios by Beethoven, Zemlinsky and Roberto Sierra.

OCT. 25 Duo Concertante: beethoven, brahms & beyond Duo Concertante celebrate the recent release of the complete Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano with a concert showcasing works by Brahms, Bartók, Jocelyn Morlock and of course Beethoven.

OCT. 26 ensemble Constantinople Join us at the crossroads of the Mediterranean where the Middle East meets Medieval European music with ecstatic results. “Without hesitation, artists that deserve five stars” (LaPresse). Co-production with Sound Symposium’s World Sound Festival. www.soundsymposium.com

NOV. 02 rites Stravinsky’s infamous ballet Rite of Spring caused a riot at its 1913 premiere. Ora Ensemble promises a provocative 100th anniversary tribute in this two piano version with dance and visual art. Krista Vincent is joined by pianist Simon Docking, director Nicole Rousseau, choreographer Lynn Panting, and performance artist Liz Solo.

NOV. 03 From russia… The MUN Chamber Orchestra welcomes the 2012 concerto competition winner pianist Jennifer Benson to the stage to perform Shostakovich’s concerto No. 2, which we’ll pair with his powerful String Quartet no. 8.

NOV. 08 Classics Old and New Explore the passionate and the ethereal with the Exorior Duo and friends. The program features Mendelssohn’s classic D minor piano trio in an authorized version with flute, and modern works by Chen, Larsen and Staniland that just might become classics themselves!

NOV. 09 Scruncheons Percussion ensemble The Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble will have you spellbound in an innovative program of exciting new works for percussion. Treat your ears to the experience.

NOV. 14 Songs from the Centuries Newfoundland’s own International tenor, David Pomeroy performs an evening of elegant songs with pianist, Maureen Volk.

NOV. 16 Where in the World? The MUN Wind Ensemble presents a travelling fiesta for the ears from Mexico to Bali. Featuring guest soloist Michela Comparey, tuba, winner of the 2013 MUN Concerto Competition.

NOV. 20 Festal Flourishes A rare treat for organ lovers! Stephen Candow performs a dynamic program along with some special guests highlighting the School’s superb Casavant organ.

NOV. 21 Taking Flight! The MUN Brass Ensemble performs music from Disney’s Planes, Eric Ewazen’s epic Symphony in Brass, and a brand new piece by student composer Tony Taylor.

NOV. 22 Fandango American trombonist Timothy Dueppen joins MUN faculty artists Alan Klaus, trumpet, and Kristina Szutor, piano. Program highlights include the premiere of a new work by Clark Ross and a performance of Turrin’s dramatic Fandango with the MUN Wind Ensemble.

DeC. 01 Meditatio adventus - a Choral Meditation for advent MUN Festival & Chamber Choirs Works by M. Praetorius, Bob Chilcott, Britten and A Christmas Garland by

C. Susa will leave you with the sense that the season of renewal and joy is upon us all. Join our new director of choirs Jakub Martinec for his debut concert! Cochrane Street United Church. 3:00 p.m.

DeC. 03 MUN Jazz ensemble The MUN Jazz Ensemble grooves to the best in contemporary ensemble writing! Come check out the band as it explores the wonderful world of jazz.

DeC. 05 MUN Chamber Music Showcase Student chamber ensembles showcase their talent and hard work in a program of diverse repertoire. Come for the surprises, stay for the musicianship.

JaN. 17 britten at 100 In celebration of Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday cellist Vernon Regehr will present two major works written for the Russian virtuoso Mstislav Rostropovich, as well as a sonata by Britten’s teacher and fellow countryman, Frank Bridge.

JaN. 18 release the rhythms! Rob Power releases his debut CD of original percussion music, along with guest percussionists Bill Brennan, Erin Donovan, Whitney Rowe, and The Scruncheons.

JaN. 27 Larry Vine and Friends Larry Vine, virtuoso principal horn of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, presents music for horn and piano, horn quartet, and brass quintet.

JaN. Newfound xi - on the bleeding edge 29-31 MUN professors Jason Caslor and Andrew Staniland team up for a

second year to co-direct Newfound XI, featuring music by composer-in-residence Jocelyn Morlock, alongside 21st century works performed by faculty and students.

Feb. 07 a Viola Valentine Clayton Leung and Kristina Szutor offer audiences an exquisite evening of romantic music for viola and piano. Come join them for “A Viola Valentine.”

Feb. 08 Classic Cabaret A “classical” look at the “popular” in song. Soprano, Caroline Schiller offers a recital in collaboration with guest pianist, Christy Lee.

Feb. 21 back to the Future A slice of Professor Paul Bendzsa’s 38 years of musical adventures at MUN. Some things old, some things new. In Suncor Energy Hall.