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The Opera Theatre Workshop meets once a week to learn about opera! This semester, they will perform excerpts and scenes from Mozart's operas. Jacob Schmeltzer will accompany the solos, duets, and trios, and there will be a live string trio for ensemble pieces.

The operas featured include...
"Così fan tutte"
"The Magic Flute"
"Marriage of Figaro"

See you on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM for a free evening of opera!

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The NMU Orchestra (directed by Barbara Rhyneer) and the NMU Choirs (directed by Erin Colwtiz) present "Baroque to the Future" performing selections from the Baroque Era and works from the 21st century.

Special features of this concert include the Guitar Concerto in D Major by Vivaldi with Chirstopher Schoelen as soloist, Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus", and "Fields of Cloverland" (an anthem for U. P.) by Timothy DeMarte- arranged for choir and orchestra by Barbara Rhyneer.

The orchestra will also perform "Emerald Falcon" by Richard Meyer, a rock number "Lady Gaga Hit Mix", and a jazz bossa nova piece "From the Start" by Laufy and Spencer Steward, arranged by Michael Kamuf. Additional works by Handel include the British anthem "Zadok the Priest" and two movements from Concerto Grosso No. 4, Op. 3.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting collaboration! 

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The Wildcat Winds are a new ensemble within the Department of Music, coordinated by NMU Director of Bands, Dr. Steven Riley. This ensemble provides a concert experience for instrumentalists in the Wildcat Marching Band and other students who may not be participating in Marching Band during the fall semester. Join us for their first concert on Monday, November 17th, in Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 PM!

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NMU piano faculty, Theresa Camilli, will discuss and premiere William Weber's "Lake Superior Piano Suite," a composition depicting the view atop Sugarloaf Mountain. Weber's artworks will be displayed and available for purchase; 100% of proceeds will directly benefit NMU Music Scholarship Funds.

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This recital will feature vocal majors and collaborative pianists (Katie Flaherty, Jan Brodersen, and Dr. Theresa Camilli). We hope to see many vocal enthusiasts in the audience at this free event!

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Following the Saturday performance at Kaufman Auditorium, Marquette Symphony Orchestra Guest Artist and Pianist, Jeffrey Biegel, will perform and discuss works of Chopin and Grieg in this "Informance". There will be a light reception to follow!

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Join the NMU Percussion Ensemble on Saturday, November 8th at 3:00 PM in Reynolds Recital Hall! These concerts are always exciting and feature solos from the Percussion Majors at NMU!

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Join us in a new location for the first NMU Choral Concert of the fall semester! This concert will feature sacred choral works with the Arts Chorale, University Choir and Professor Patrick Booth, saxophone.

Sacred music offers a great educational experience about the history of choral music for our students and community. We will see you at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marquette at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 26. Admission is free and welcome to all!

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Join us for a fun, and free, night of Jazz! This is the first Jazz Concert of the 2025-26 school year featuring the NMU Jazz Band, The Lighthouse Octet, and the NMU Wildcat Combo. See you in Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 1st.

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Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m., senior Secondary Music Education major Nicholas Wegrzyn will be celebrating his academic and musical career with a presentation on the life, achievements, and influence of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Following the presentation, Nick will be performing a piece by Villa-Lobos on saxophone.

This concert is free for everyone!