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HPU Piano Competition: Funded by The Randall Thomas Johnson Trust
The High Point University Piano Competition brings 3 finalists to campus for our September 9th event to compete for cash prizes. Finalists are selected by the HPU piano faculty from a pool of submissions. The three finalists will then compete for first, second and third place cash prizes determined by outside judges brought to campus. This is a national competition open to pianists ages 15 through 25. This event is open to the public. No tickets required. Reserve your free…
Find out more »Voyager Golden Record 40th Anniversary Concert
The Department of Music celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Voyager spacecraft's Golden Record with performances of selections from the disc. In 1977 the Voyager spacecraft launched carrying a gold-plated phonograph record with images and sounds that portray the diversity of life and culture on earth. The concert features music by Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong, Blind Willie Johnson, and folk music from around the world. Open to the public. No tickets required. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Find out more »HPU Chamber Music Series: A Schumann Hour
Join us for performances of Robert Schumann's Papillons Op. 2 and excerpts from his Sonata in F Minor Op. 14, given by HPU piano faculty member Robert Hallquist. To conclude, Hallquist will partner with HPU violin faculty member Matt Kiefer in Schumann's Violin/Piano Sonata in A Minor Op. 105. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Find out more »Faculty Recital: JW Turner with Mayumi Osada, “Traditional and Popular Music of Japan.”
With the support of the HPU Anime Club and in conjunction with JW Turner's research, this program will present evocations of Japanese traditional music, including Toshiro Mayuzumi's "Bunraku for Solo Cello" (1960), as well as a group of songs from the popular anime series "Bakemonogatari. Open to the public. No tickets required.
Find out more »HPU Chamber Music Series presents Melinda Whittington, soprano and Ben Blozan, piano
Melinda Whittington is one of the most promising sopranos working today. She has created a wide-ranging recital built around the theme of evening and will be joined in its presentation by HPU piano faculty member Ben Blozan. Don't miss this exciting event! Open to the public. No tickets required.
Find out more »Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert
Join the HPU Percussion Ensemble for an evening of exciting music. With the variety of sounds the percussion ensemble can produce, this concert will offer something for everyone. Trios, large percussion orchestra, and soloists will captivate both the eyes and ears of audience members. Make sure not to miss this concert! Open to the Public. No tickets required.
Find out more »Fall Band Concert
Comprised of students from across campus, the HPU Wind Ensemble performs a wide variety of music at multiple concerts throughout the year. This year's Fall Concert will feature the full ensemble, smaller chamber groups, traditional compositions and new, modern works. Please join us for an entertaining night of music. Open to the Public. No Tickets Required.
Find out more »Musical Theatre Performance: Cabaret
Performance will begin at 7:30pm each night. Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,“ “Willkommen“ and “Maybe This Time.“ Leave your troubles outside — life is beautiful at CABARET, Kander & Ebb's Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way. In 1930 Berlin, young writer Cliff Bradshaw arrives in search of inspiration. He wanders into the decadent Kit Kat Club, a seedy nightclub overseen by the strange, omniscient, and gender-bending…
Find out more »Community Orchestra Concert
Members of the HPUCO include HPU students, staff, faculty and members of the community, representing a rich collaboration of musicians from all walks of life. No tickets required. Open to the public.
Find out more »Opera Scenes Concert
Although opera is traditionally viewed as a European art form, U.S.-based composers have made significant contributions to the genre. Students enrolled in Opera Scenes (MUS 1360-01) will perform scenes from operas written by some of America’s most famous composers, such as The Tender Land (Aaron Copland), Porgy and Bess (George Gershwin), and Candide (Leonard Bernstein). Open to the Public. No Tickets Required.
Find out more »Lessons and Carols
This special candlelight service is the final Chapel service of the fall semester, bringing the community together to remember and retell the Christmas story. The service will feature members of the university community reading scripture and music led by the Chapel Choir. The service is based on the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge, England. No tickets required. Open to the public.
Find out more »Holiday Choral Concert
The performance will start at 7:30pm on December 1st and 2nd. Our annual Holiday Choral Concert has become a popular event for the High Point community and this year will be the most exciting to date! The concert will be a festive evening of beloved holiday music. A full orchestra made up of students, faculty, and guests will accompany this concert. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available at the Campus Concierge Desk for HPU students, faculty, and staff with a valid…
Find out more »North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops Concert
Holiday Pops is a North Carolina Symphony tradition that is a favorite with audiences around the state each year. The festive concert showcases seasonal favorites, and includes the always popular sing-a-longs. Founded by Lamar Stringfield in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony is a full-time, professional orchestra with 66 musicians under the artistic leadership of Music Director Grant Llewellyn. This performance is supported by the Anne Kerr Walker Community Events Fund at High Point University. A limited number of complimentary tickets…
Find out more »Greensboro Symphony
Don’t miss the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra presenting the popular Rodrigo Guitar Concerto plus a collection of Spanish themed orchestral works. Legendary Cuban guitarist, Manuel Barrueco, has been internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our times. His unique artistry has been described as that of an elegant and intelligent musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available for the general public by contacting 336-841-4636 or by emailing…
Find out more »Sierra Duo with Matthew Bengtson, piano, and John Haines-Eitzen, cello
No tickets required. Open to the public.
Find out more »Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert
The Spring Percussion Ensemble Concert will offer audience members the opportunity to experience the broad range of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and timbral qualities of this unique ensemble. From soloists and small chamber works, to full ensemble selections, this concert is sure to leave you tapping your foot and humming memorable melodies! The HPU Percussion Ensemble is composed of HPU students, both music majors and non-majors. This group works incredibly hard to achieve the level of excellence we desire. We think…
Find out more »Instrumental Kaleidoscope Concert
The Kaleidoscope concert is one of the most popular instrumental concerts every year,” says Dr. Danny Frye, director of instrumental studies. “With a menagerie of ensembles positioned in different locations in the auditorium performing a broad spectrum of music, it’s a non-stop musical experience. Audiences seem to appreciate the variety of music and the shifting visual focus of the performances.” This year’s performance at HPU will cover a broad spectrum of musical styles. No tickets required. Open to the public.
Find out more »Jazz Ensemble Concert
Open to the public. No tickets required.
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