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MARCH MADNESS
March is officially the busiest month of the year, packed with year-end recitals and other culmination events as the term reaches its finale.
The month begins with this season’s second fully-staged opera as Opera at Western presents The Magic Flute! Join us as our students perform a comic tale and timeless adventure! Reserve your seats in advance to avoid spending $5 more at the door!
The Fridays @ 12:30 concert series concludes its season this month with three concerts: guest artists The Looking Glass Ensemble treat audience members to newly imagined interdisciplinary creations; faculty member Theodore Baerg, baritone, joined by Mark Payne at the piano, perform favourite art songs, opera arias and musical theatre pieces; and lastly, faculty member Stéphan Sylvestre, piano, performances masterpieces reflecting two artistic movements throughout the 19th century, Romanticism and Impressionism.
Western's Dance Minor students present their annual showcase Studies in Motion this month. The performance is a representation of the accomplishments of the students resulting from creative challenges explored in their dance courses.
Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Early Music Studio, Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and the Contemporary Music Studio all take their final bows of the season this month, as well as our Pop Band and Salsa Band performance groups.
We expect (many!) more events to be added, including studio, chamber and solo student recitals. Keep an eye on the events calendar, and—as always—make sure you check before you leave home. Student recitals are always subject to change, especially at this time of year.
News and Changes
Our printed concert guide is published in August, with changes, edits and updates to be expected. This month's updates will be listed here:
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Last edited Oct. 30, 2024. Always check the official events calendar before visiting for the most up-to-date information.
Behind the Events
In addition to many of the large ensembles performing their final concerts of the year, our students are also working hard to share their solo and chamber repertoire in various recitals throughout the month. This is also a busy time for life on campus as students prepare for final exams and the end of classes next month.
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Ensemble Auditions
Are you a Western student and play an instrument or sing? All Western students – regardless of major – are eligible to audition for ensembles and opera.
Opera at Western
It's an exciting year for Opera at Western with two upcoming fully-staged productions from Rossini and Britten, and an afternoon opera/musical theatre gala.
New Horizons Band
Do you want to learn (or re-learn) to play wind or percussion instruments? New Horizons Band is a popular community outreach program for adults.
General Event Inquiries
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musicevents@uwo.ca
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