Music 2007

Events are free and open to the public, except where noted. Dates, times and titles are subject to change. To confirm event information, contact the Public Relations Office at news@knox.edu or (309) 341 7337.

March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane. Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Free

March 24, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Jay Friedman, guest conductor, with guest artist Eric Ginsberg, clarinet, performing works by Humperdinck, Weber and Beethoven. Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 309 342-2299. More information...

March 31, 7:30 p.m.
Recital: Christine Steyer, soprano; with Franco Martorana, tenor; Paul Geiger, bass-baritone; and Celeste Rue, piano. Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts, Knox College. Free.

April 14-15
The Nova Singers, "Steal Away, American Folk Songs and Spirituals," directed by Laura Lane.
April 14, 2007 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg; April 15, 2007 4:00 PM First Congregational Church, Moline. Tickets available at the door or call 309 341-7038. More information...

April 28, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor, with guest artist Graham Scott, piano, performing works by Polay, Grieg and Copland. Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 309 342-2299. More information...

May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg Community Chorus and the Knox College Choir. Beethoven's Mass in C. Central Congregational Church. Tickets at the door: $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, free to students.

May 12, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor; "Celebrate Mom at the Pops -- A Tribute to Jack Larson" with guest artist Adam Larson, saxophone, and Nicole Whittaker, commentator. Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 309 342-2299. More information...

May 23 - 7 p.m.
Knox-Sandburg Community Band, Bernie Potter, director. Kresge Hall. Free.

June 2, 5 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, directed by Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor. Annual Concert on the Lawn. Old Main; T. Fleming Fieldhouse in case of rain. Free.

 Earlier this academic year...

October 12 - 8:00 p.m.
Knox College Variety Show, a showcase of Knox talent - alumni, faculty and current students - hosted by Jack Larson '44. The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets available at the door or by calling Alumni Relations: 309-341-7238.

October 13, 9:00 p.m.
Knox College Jazz Ensemble, Homecoming Alumni Jam Session. Cherry Street Bier Garten, 57 South Cherry Street. Free.

October 14 - 1:00 p.m.
Lecture and Performance, The Steelband of Trinidad: Sound and Significance. Sarah Day O'Connell and Jeremy Day O'Connell, Assistant Professors of Music. Exploring the History and Sound of the Trinidadian steelband. Jay Hall, Ford Center for Fine Arts. Free.

October 14-15
Nova Singers, "Music, Mirth, and Mischief," directed by Laura Lane.
October 14 - 8:00 p.m. in Kresge Hall, Knox College.
October 15 - 4:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, Moline, IL.
Ticket information: (309) 341-7038

October 16 ? 8 p.m.
Jazz quartet, Meta Four. Kresge Recital Hall. Free. International performing and recording artist Eric Person will perform with the jazz quartet Meta-Four. Eric Person (saxophonist/flute/composer/arranger) has been active on the New York City and International scene for 20 years.

October 20 - noon
Music Colloquium Series, featuring violinist Francesca de Pasquale, accompanied by Bruce Polay, performing Vitale Chaconne and Grieg's Third Violin Sonata, Op. 45.

October 21 - 7:30 p.m.
Knox Galesburg Symphony, directed by Bruce Polay, featuring Felix Parra, violin. The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets: (309) 342-2299.

October 28 - 7:30 p.m.
Knox College Jazz Ensemble, Fall Concert. Kresge Hall. Free.

October 29 - 2:00 p.m.
Knox College Choir, Family Weekend Concert. Kresge Hall. Free.

November 8 - 7:00 p.m.
Knox-Sandburg Community Concert Band, Fall Concert. Kresge Hall. Free.

November 11 - 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg Community Chorus, Choral Festival, directed by Tim Pahel, featuring the Community Chorus, CSC Childrens' Choir, Galesburg High School Chamber Choir, Carl Sandburg College Choir, Knox College Choir and Nova Singers. First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. Tickets: adults $10; seniors $8; students free.

November 18 - 7:30 p.m.
Knox Galesburg Symphony, directed by Bruce Polay, featuring Scot Moore, violin. The Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets: (309) 342-2299.

December 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Galesburg Community Chorus, Winter Concert. First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. Admissions: adults $10; seniors $8; students free.

December 8-9
Nova Singers, Christmas Songs. Presented as part of the Lucia Nights festival. Colony Church, Bishop Hill, IL. Free.

December 15-16, 2006
Nova Singers, A Nova Christmas, directed by Laura Lane.
December 15: 7:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Davenport, IA.
December 16: 7:30 p.m., Central Congregational Church, Galesburg, IL.
Ticket information: (309) 341-7038.

January 27 - 7:30 p.m.
Concert: Funkadesi, an East Indian / Afro-Caribbean music and dance ensemble. Presented as part of Knox College International Fair. For ticket information, see the 2007 International Fair Schedule.

February 3, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony Trio: David Suda, violin; Carolyn Suda, cello; Bruce Polay, piano, perform works by Barber, Beethoven, and Schubert. Kresge Hall, Knox College. Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 309 342-2299. More information...

February 10 - 7:30 p.m.
Afriky Lolo: World Music and Dancing from Africa and Beyond, in the Fine Arts Theatre at Carl Sandburg College. Co-sponsored by the Knox College Center for Intercultural Life. Tickets at the door: $10 adults, $6 students.

February 11 - 3 p.m.
Knox College Jazz Ensemble: Salute to Black History Month. Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Tickets at the door: $5 adults, free to students and Knox faculty-staff.

February 17-18
The Nova Singers, "Love Walked In," directed by Laura Lane.
Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg; Feb. 18, 2007 4:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, Moline. Tickets available at the door or call 309 341-7038. More information...

February 22 - March 3
Repertory Theatre Term: The Mad Woman of Chaillot, by Jean Giraudoux, directed by Robert Whitlatch, Seeley Professor of Theatre; Working, a musical based on the book by Studs Terkel, directed by Elizabeth Carlin Metz, associate professor of theatre. Madwoman performances: Feb 22, 24, 27 and March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2:30 p.m. Working performances: Feb 23, 25, 28 and March 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Adults $10, Senior $5, Students Free.

February 24, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, Bruce Polay, artistic director/conductor, with guest artist Kelsey Erdahl, harp, performing works by Berlioz, Handel, Ravel and Tchaikovsky. Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg. Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, 309 342-2299. More information...

February 28 - 7 p.m.
Knox-Sandburg Community Band, Bernie Potter, director. Kresge Hall. Free.

March 4, 3 p.m.
Knox College Choir, directed by Laura Lane. Central Congregational Church, Public Square. Free.

March 8-10 Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
March 8, 8 p.m., Knox Faculty and Friends Combo; McGillacuddy's, 58 S. Cherry St.
March 9, 8 p.m., Knox Alumni Big Band with Rootabaga Guest Artists; McGillacuddy's, 58 S. Cherry St.
March 10, 7:30 p.m., Knox Jazz Ensemble with The Ben Allison Quartet; Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.

The Knox-Sandburg Community Band

Knox Jazz Band at Cafe in the Park

Knox College Choir Director Laura Lane

(Above) Semenya McCord performs at Cafe in the Park. (Below) Semenya hands out kazoos and invites audience members to join her in a song.