As the holiday season approaches all of the arts are gearing up for their busy schedules. From senior recitals to string ensemble performances, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy. These last three weeks of the semester are shaping up to have lots of performances and the Longwood Community is invited to all of them.
The first of these events is on Nov. 13, with a Choral Pyramid Concert featuring the Camerata Singers, Chamber Singers and two secondary school choirs. This year Longwood has invited the Tabb High School Girls Ensemble, as well as the Matoaca Middle School Choir, to join them and showcase the talent of younger students. This performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Jarman Auditorium with free admission.
Next, on Nov. 14, the Percussion Ensemble will be performing a variety of pieces for their peers, that they have been working on all semester. This performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Molnar Recital Hall located in Wygal. Also on this night, is the opening of the new art exhibit at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts. From five to seven p.m. the opening reception will be held where students and the community can see how the front window of the building has been transformed. This exhibit is worth checking out as there are always new and interesting artwork to be seen. This exhibit will be on display until Jan. 31 and is free to the public.
Next week, both the Jazz and String Ensembles will perform on-campus and will showcase what the groups have been working on for the past semester. The Jazz Ensemble performs on Nov. 18 in Jarman Auditorium and the String Ensemble performs on Nov. 19 in Molnar Recital Hall. Both performances are at 7:30 p.m. and free to the public.
Finally, to wrap up the month of November, there will be a performance by the University Choirs on Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.. This concert will include performances by the introductory level choirs, the auditioned choirs and the a capella groups. Admission is free for this performance and it will be held in the Jarman Auditorium.
As students can see, the arts are keeping students busy with their multiple performances. If you get a chance, I encourage you to go see one of these groups as they put hard work into every selection and dedicate their time to practicing and performing. Stay tuned for upcoming performances in early December.
