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Memorial service set for Hills
May 20, 2013A memorial service for Arthur Hills, a pioneer professor and administrator who died March 31 at age 92, is set for Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Cook-DeWitt Center. Read More
Two Grand Valley finalists in Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition
April 17, 2013Emalie Huber and Andrea Fleming were among the nine who made it to the Opera Grand Rapids annual Collegiate Vocal Competition Final Round Concert Read More
Grand Valley Chamber Orchestra to perform in London
April 10, 2013A local Sendoff Concert, open to the public with free admission, will be performed at Park Church,10 East Park Place NE, Grand Rapids, Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Read More
Arthur Hills dies, played formative role at Grand Valley
April 1, 2013Arthur Hills, a pioneer professor and administrator at Grand Valley, died March 31 in Grand Rapids. He was 92. Read More
Dance Concert changed to 7 p.m.
March 21, 2013The Grand Valley Dance Ensemble Spring Concert will feature diverse music and student dancers during two performances, March 22-23, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theater, Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Read More
William Baum Endowment Fund Series presents piano concert
March 20, 2013Frances Renzi, an experienced teacher as well as performer, will be the featured pianist at the William Baum Endowment Fund Series Sunday, March 24, from 3-4:30 p.m., Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley alumnus chosen by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
March 4, 2013Grand Valley alumnus Hunter Eberly has been named principal trumpet of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Read More
New CD features music of Bill Ryan
January 15, 2013Composer Bill Ryan is well known for his founding of the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble in 2006, and their acclaimed recordings and success profiled by national media. The focus returns to his own work with the January 29 release of Towards Daybreak, a second CD from his ensemble Billband. Read More
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to perform
January 10, 2013Associate Conductor and GVSU faculty member John Varineau will conduct the orchestra January 16 in LAT. Read More
Duo nominated for International Classical Music Award
December 10, 2012A recording by two Grand Valley faculty members has been nominated for the 2013 International Classical Music Awards, one of the most prestigious distinctions available to classical musicians today. Read More
Open Carillon Tower and Holiday Music Performances
December 5, 2012Climb inside the Cook Carillon tower during a holiday music performance on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. Enjoy a Christmas Eve Carillon Concert on the Beckering Family Carillon, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
Free performance of holiday classic wraps up Fall Arts Celebration
November 19, 2012Grand Valley wraps up Fall Arts Celebration 2012 with a holiday gift to the community, a free performance of the holiday classic by Gian Carlo Menotti, "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Read More
Discounted tickets available to Grand Rapids Symphony
November 12, 2012The Grand Rapids Symphony, in cooperation with Temple Emanuel, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, and the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding presents a special concert, 'We Remember,' Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, at 8 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, in Grand Rapids. Read More
Pulitzer prize-winning composer will visit Grand Valley
November 6, 2012David Lang, one of Americas most performed composers, will visit Grand Valley November 12-13 for a variety of activities. Read More
Octubafest celebrates brass as solo instruments
October 22, 2012The Department of Music will host two unique performances in the Performing Arts Center as part of Octubafest, a celebration of the tuba and euphonium as solo instruments. Read More
Dance performance of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at Grand Valley
October 15, 2012The exuberance of Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, as performed by celebrated violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine, will be coupled with the athleticism of modern dance by Thodos Dance Chicago in a unique multi-media interpretation set by Shawn T Bible, Grand Valley faculty artist choreographer. Read More
ArtPrize at Grand Valley began with music and dance
September 20, 2012Grand Valley kicked off the fourth annual ArtPrize competition Wednesday, September 19, with events beginning at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. Read More
Cello concert opens Artist-Faculty Series
September 6, 2012The Grand Valley Artist-Faculty Series kicks off with a recital by cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia, associate professor of music, Friday, September 7. Read More
Arts at Noon series opens Wednesday
September 5, 2012The 35th season of Grand Valleys Arts at Noon series begins Wednesday, September 5 at noon, with a performance by the West Michigan jazz quartet Minds Eye. Read More
Beethoven concert opens Fall Arts Celebration
September 5, 2012Fall Arts Celebration 2012 opens with a performance by Grand Valley Music Department faculty members, students and guest artists, Music for the Era of Good Feelings: Beethoven in Federalist America, Monday, September 10, 8 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Carillon Concert Series continues; Traveling carillon comes to Allendale
July 30, 2012The music of the bells continues at two locations during August, with four concerts by internationally renowned carillonneurs. The free open air concerts are provided by the Grand Valley State University Department of Music. Read More
International trumpeters performing, teaching in Allendale
July 23, 2012During the Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar, through July 28, evening concert performances are open to the public. Read More
Alumni collaborate on transcontinental Olympic event
July 9, 2012As college students, Adam Cuthbert and Daniel Rhode had always wanted to compose music with electronic influences for a symphony orchestra. Now their collaboration will be part of a transcontinental project in honor of the Olympics. Read More
Alumnus Tyler Howe is 'Take the Stage' finalist
July 3, 2012Grand Valley alumnus Tyler Howe is one of nine finalists in ' Take the Stage, ' the Myspace online singing competition. Read More
Grand Valley to participate in Olympic events
July 2, 2012Not every Olympic event will take place in athletic arenas, nor only in London. Bodies in Motion is a transcontinental project that will take place July 9, 10 and 12, in Allendale, Amsterdam and London, with simultaneous interactive performances captured for live webcasts. Read More
Grand Valley summer carillon concerts set
June 11, 2012Grand Valley State University will feature the music of the bells at two summer concert series. All concerts are open to the public with free admission and will take place rain or shine. Free parking is available at both campuses. Read More
Student wins third prize in Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition
April 23, 2012Grand Valley student Andrea Fleming took third place at the Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition held April 22. Read More
GVSU departments team for World Voice Day
April 16, 2012Students and faculty members from speech-language pathology and vocal music will host an event Monday, April 16, to honor World Voice Day. Read More
President Haas appears in 'Movemedia' promo
April 5, 2012Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas was one of several area celebrities photographed on "the sofa " as part of a promotional campaign for the Grand Rapids Ballet's production of Movemedia. Read More
Spring Gala Concert
March 27, 2012The Music Department is celebrating spring with a free community concert in Grandville. A varied program will include segments by the University Arts Chorale, the Symphony Orchestra and solo performances by students and faculty members. Read More
Grand Valley hosts NATS auditions, garners awards
March 26, 2012Music students from Grand Valley scooped up many of the top awards at the National Association of Teachers Singing Great Lakes Region competition... Read More
Grand Valley Dance Program on the move
March 14, 2012Dance faculty members at Grand Valley State University have been busy extending their reach beyond campus by hosting a regional conference and preparing for an upcoming Grand Rapids Ballet Company collaboration. Read More
Italian pianist to perform at Grand Valley
March 5, 2012Italian pianist Gabriele Baldocci will give a free performance as part of the Department of Music Guest Artist Series. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre presents 'The Light in the Piazza'
January 19, 2012Travel to Rome and Florence from the comfort of a theater seat during the Grand Valley State University Opera Theatre production of the romantic Broadway musical 'The Light in the Piazza.' Six performances are scheduled February 3-4 and 10-11, at 7:30 p.m. and February 5, 12 at 2 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Rapids Symphony opens Arts at Noon Series
January 10, 2012The Grand Rapids Symphony, recognized as America's finest regional orchestra, kicks off the new semester of the Arts at Noon Series of free concerts. Read More
Christmas Eve Carillon Concert
December 21, 2011Professor Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur, performs on the Beckering Family Carillon, in this traditional Christmas Eve concert. Read More
Dance Ensemble on the move
November 29, 2011Members of the Grand Valley Dance Ensemble have traveled east and west to give stellar performances in recent festivals. Concerts in Allendale are next. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration 2011 will conclude with 'Gloria'
November 23, 2011"Gloria: Music of the Holiday Season from Grand Valley" will be performed Monday, December 5, 8 p.m. at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids. This holiday gift to the community is the final Fall Arts Celebration 2011 event. It is free and open to the public. Read More
New Music Ensemble embarked on week-long tour
November 21, 2011The Grand Valley New Music Ensemble, directed by associate professor Bill Ryan, embarked on its first, week-long tour. Read More
Dance, Music students show skills in performance
October 27, 2011Grand Valley music and dance students showcased their skills Monday night in a performance called "The Spanish Tradition: Manuel de Falla, El Corregidor y la Molinera." Read More
Fall Arts Celebration brings the Spanish tradition in dance and music
October 24, 2011A rambunctious, comedic evening of seduction and mishap told through the dramatic exuberance of flamenco music and song, pantomime and dance is next up during Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley. Read More
Guest Artist Series: Andrea Ridilla, oboe, and Tatjana Ognanoska, piano
October 13, 2011Oboist Mezraq Ramli, a GVSU graduate, will also perform on the recital. Ramli is an oboe graduate assistant at Miami University (Ohio). Open to the public. Free admission. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration opens with Vienna operas
September 7, 2011The opening night event is "A Night in Hapsburg Vienna: From the Marriage of Figaro to Fidelio as arranged for Wind Harmonie," Monday, September 12, at 8 p.m., Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration presents six events
August 29, 2011Fall Arts Celebration 2011 is set to go at venues in three locations, including downtown Grand Rapids. Grand Valley's gift to the community includes six enriching events, all free and open to the public, and planned with a focus on the future. Read More
Changes to GVSU Carillon Concert Series
July 12, 2011Timothy Sleep is unable to perform at the GVSU International Carillon Concert Series, as was scheduled on July 17 and 20. The concerts will go on with new performers taking his place. Read More
Special outdoor concerts planned at Grand Valley
June 28, 2011All of the concerts are free and open to the public, rain or shine, and feature performances by internationally renowned carillonneurs from Denmark, the Netherlands and the U.S. Read More
International Carillon Concert Series begins
June 13, 2011Hear the music of the bells performed by internationally renowned carillonneurs at two locations throughout the summer. Read More
Music celebrates 50th Anniversary with special concert in Grandville
April 14, 2011The Music Department 50th Anniversary Celebration, on Wednesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. will be held at the Grandville High School Auditorium, 4700 Canal Ave. SW. The concert is open to the public with free admission. All alumni, parents and other supporters are especially encouraged to attend and be recognized. Read More
Spring Dance Concert
April 13, 2011Grand Valley dance students perform in LAT April 15 & 16. Open to the public with free admission. Read More
eighth blackbird to give two performances
April 6, 2011The Grammy-winning ensemble eighth blackbird will show off its phenomenal virtuosity and renowned theatrical flair Wednesday, April 13, during the Arts at Noon Series, from 12-1 p.m. in Cook-DeWitt on the Allendale Campus, and an 8 p.m. performance at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. Read More
Guest Artist Series: Christopher Creviston, saxophone; Hannah Gruber, piano
March 16, 2011His performance in the Guest Artist Series at Grand Valley includes pianist Hannah Gruber Thursday, March 17, from 8-10 p.m. in the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Bach cello suites featuring Pablo Mahave-Veglia
March 9, 2011Grand Valley's Arts at Noon Series continues Wednesday, March 16, from noon-1 p.m., in Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus, with Pablo Mahave-Veglia, associate professor of music, performing Bach's masterworks for solo cello. Read More
Artist-Faculty Series: Giuseppe Lupis, piano
March 8, 2011The Artist-Faculty Series continues with a performance by Giuseppe Lupis, assistant professor of piano at Grand Valley, Tuesday, March 15, from 8-10 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus. Read More
Nancy Baum remembered
March 3, 2011Nancy Baum, a Grand Valley friend and educator, died February 28. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m., at the former Christ Community Church, now C3 Exchange, 225 East Exchange Street, in Spring Lake, with arrangements by Clock Funeral Home. Read More
CANCELED: Gruenberg Master Class & Concert
February 24, 2011Today's Master Class and concert featuring pianist Immanuela Gruenberg have been canceled. Read More
Mark Santillano Dance Concert
February 23, 2011Guest artist Mark Santillano of SoMar Dance Works, will give a free, informal dance concert Friday, February 25, at 7 p.m., Room 1600 - Dance Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre, GR Ballet collaboration
February 18, 2011A first-time collaboration between Grand Valley's Opera Theatre and the GR Ballet Company brings an opportunity to experience both art forms during two entertaining productions geared to families: "Mother Goose" and "The Boy Who Wouldn't Do His Homework." Read More
CANCELED: Free Play 20: New Music Detroit
January 31, 2011CANCELED: The performance Wednesday, February 2, from 8-9:30 p.m., Large Dance Studio, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus has been canceled. Read More
CONSTRAINT: A GVSU Arts Faculty Performance
January 27, 2011Four faculty members will take on individual "constraints" for this one-time performance in dance, music, writing and theatre, Thursday, January 27, 7- 8 p.m., LAT, Allendale Campus. Read More
Open Dress Rehearsal: Richard Stoelzel, trumpet and Solee Lee-Clark, organ
January 26, 2011The program, Thursday, January 27, 6-7 p.m., Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus, will feature music for trumpet and organ from the Baroque period to contemporary works. Read More
CD Release Party: Czech and Moravian Oboe Music featuring Marlen Vavrikova
January 25, 2011Vavrikova, assistant professor of oboe at Grand Valley, will perform Masek's Oboe Quartet in C Major with Vitezslav Cernoch, violin; Paul Swantek, viola; and Pablo Mahave-Veglia, cello. A reception will follow. Read More
GR Symphony to play PAC
January 20, 2011Due to the large number of musicians, this concert will be held in the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus, Wednesday, January 26, from 12-1 p.m. Read More
Carillon bells to ring Christmas Eve
December 20, 2010A free concert of songs of the season will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24, on the Beckering Family Carillon, located on Grand Valley's Pew Campus at 401 W. Fulton St. Read More
'A Fall Arts Celebration Holiday Gift'
November 29, 2010The final performance of Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 will be a special performance in downtown Grand Rapids, where the community can come together to celebrate Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
Fall Dance Concert
November 15, 2010The annual Fall Dance Concert featuring students from Grand Valley's Dance Program will take place Friday and Saturday, November 19-20. Read More
Transfer students benefit from GVSU/GRCC agreement
November 15, 2010Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College have reached an academic credit transfer agreement for music students. Signing of the agreement took place Monday, November 15, Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Ars Antiqua with violinist Rachel Barton Pine
November 1, 2010Next up in the Arts at Noon Series is Ars Antiqua with violinist Rachel Barton Pine, on Wednesday, November 3, in the Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Free Play 19: Michael Lowenstern
October 21, 2010Michael Lowenstern, composer/producer/bass clarinetist, will perform works from his new CD "Spin Cycle" on Monday, October 25, from 8-10 p.m. in the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. The concert is open to the public with free admission. Read More
Grand Valley to perform 'Appalachian Spring' during Fall Arts Celebration
October 18, 2010Through a special licensing agreement with the Graham Foundation, Grand Valley State University is very privileged to bring an iconic work of modern dance to the West Michigan community. Read More
Grand Valley grad in performance trifecta; Playing tonight with GR Symphony
October 15, 2010Trumpeter Hunter Eberly has had quite the jet-setter week with nothing but good news. The 2009 graduate of Grand Valley and native of Muskegon is performing October 15-16, with the trumpet section of the Grand Rapids Symphony's production of "Lord of the Rings." Read More
'Appalachian Spring' opens dress rehearsal to ease crowds
October 12, 2010Anyone with tickets for the 8 p.m. performance has the opportunity to trade for admission to the 5 p.m. full dress rehearsal. Read More
ArtPrize Poetry and Dance at GVSU Outdoor Art and Sculpture Exhibition Center
September 30, 2010A special Grand Valley ArtPrize Poetry and Dance program will take place at Friday, October 1, at the GVSU Outdoor Art and Sculpture Exhibition Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The program will begin at 3 p.m., near the outdoor piano just east of the Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton. Read More
Carillon CD set celebrates Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary
September 15, 2010Music from Grand Valley's carillon tower is often part of a visit to either the Allendale or Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Some of that music has now been preserved in a 2-CD set produced by music professor Mark Williams, a year in the making as part of the university's 50th Anniversary celebration. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration kicks off with 'El Capitan'
August 30, 2010Grand Valley State University's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 kicks off with a rare opportunity to go back in time with a special concert performance, during the university's 50th anniversary year. Read More
Grand Valley trumpeter wins international acclaim
July 16, 2010A recent Grand Valley State University graduate, Alex Wilson, from Belleville, Mich., has won First Place at the International Trumpet Guild Orchestra Competition, held this year in Sydney, Australia. Read More
International Trumpet Seminar starts Saturday at Grand Valley
July 12, 2010Guest artists from around the world will provide education for developing musicians at the Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar, now in its sixth year under the direction of Richard Stoelzel, associate professor of trumpet. Read More
Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series begins 10th year
July 6, 2010The Grand Valley State University 10th Annual Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series kicks off Wednesday, July 7. The free one-hour concerts begin at noon, each Wednesday in July, at the Lacks International Plaza at Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus, 401 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids. Read More
July 4th Patriotic Concert
June 30, 2010University Carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard and the Chicago-based brass quintet Sapphire Brass will present a concert of patriotic tunes to help commemorate the nation's birthday. Read More
Summer carillon concerts at Grand Valley begin Sunday
June 14, 2010Grand Valley State University will bring carillon concert series to two campuses this summer, featuring performers from throughout the U.S., as well as Copenhagen, Denmark and the Netherlands. Each open air concert is open to the public with free admission. All concerts will take place rain or shine. Free parking is available at both campuses. Read More
Grand Valley saxophone professor plays at ASCAP Awards
June 8, 2010As a member of the h2 quartet, Jonathan Nichol, assistant professor of saxophone in Grand Valley State University's Music Department, was invited to New York to perform at the recent ASCAP awards ceremony. The quartet was the first saxophone ensemble to play at this prestigious ceremony and "Echolocation" was the first piece written for a saxophone quartet to win the Kaplan prize. Read More
Grand Valley Brass to give local performances
April 30, 2010On Thursday, May 6, the Grand Valley quintet will perform master classes for the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band, through arrangements with Pat Brumbaugh, band director at West Senior High. Read More
Martin joins ABA
April 16, 2010Grand Valley State University Director of University Bands Barry Martin has been accepted as a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Read More
Czech mates convene at Grand Valley
April 13, 2010The music, dance, theater and food of Czech and Slovak lands will be explored at the first conference of its kind being hosted by Grand Valley State University, beginning on Friday, April 23, at 9 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Seven sessions will be held through Sunday, April 25. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
Acclaimed GVSU New Music Ensemble to release third CD
April 8, 2010The Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble, whose first two recordings garnered international attention, will release a third recording on April 27. The ensemble was founded and is directed by associate professor of music Bill Ryan. Read More
GVSU Piano Fund Benefit Concert
April 1, 2010Grand Valley State University artist-faculty members and piano majors are staging a benefit concert for the acquisition of a new concert grand piano. The concert will be held Saturday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus. An afternoon tea will follow the performances. Read More
GVSU springs into dance
March 24, 2010Students from the Grand Valley State University Dance Ensemble will give two performances, both open to the public with free admission. The performances are set for April 2 and 3, at 8 p.m., in the Dance Studio Theatre, 1600 Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Read More
GVSU to host distinguished folklorist and musician Joe Hickerson
March 22, 2010"My 50+ Years in Folk Music: Songs from the English-Speaking World," will be presented in concert by Hickerson. The distinguished folklorist and folk musician, will perform on Wednesday, March 31, from 8:30-10 p.m., in room 1515 of the Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Read More
Grand Valley places third at National Trumpet Competition
March 18, 2010The Grand Valley State University Trumpet Ensemble, under the direction of associate professor of music Richard Stoelzel, continued its long-standing tradition as a top competitor in the 2010 National Trumpet Competition. Read More
GVSU Artist-Faculty Series: Mark Williams, trombone
March 11, 2010Next up in the Grand Valley State University Artist-Faculty Series is nationally known pedagogue of trombone, Mark R. Williams. His performance, open to the public with free admission, is Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center, on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: h2 Quartet
February 8, 2010This young saxophone quartet is quickly earning a reputation as one of the leading groups in their field. See their free noon performance on February 10. Read More
Grand Valley New Music Ensemble director wins national award
February 4, 2010Awards and accolades continue to mount for the New Music Ensemble at Grand Valley State University, which will give two free local performances this semester. Most recently, a national award recognized efforts of the ensemble's director Bill Ryan. Read More
Film by Grand Rapids native to air on PBS
January 29, 2010A performance-driven documentary about the jazz age in Paris, directed by a Grand Valley State University alumnus, will be aired nationally on public television stations in February, in conjunction with Black History Month. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Quink
January 27, 2010Performing for more than 30 years, this group of five professional singers is commonly considered among the top a cappella ensembles in the world. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre to present 'Into the Woods'
January 20, 2010Familiar fairy tale characters take on unfamiliar roles in the upcoming production of "Into the Woods," by the Grand Valley State University Opera Theatre. Six performances are planned at the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus, on February 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and February 7 and 14, at 2 p.m. Read More
Arts at Noon Series begins new season
January 15, 2010The GVSU Arts at Noon Series will bring seven eclectic performances to the Allendale Campus during the winter/spring semester. Admission is free to each concert, which begins at noon in the Cook-DeWitt Center. Read More
Music for the Holidays
December 1, 2009The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites the campus community to enjoy two performances of holiday music on Friday, December 4. Read More
Grand Valley singers win awards
November 11, 2009Students from Grand Valley State University scooped up nearly a dozen awards at the National Association of Teachers Singing statewide competition. Read More
Dance concert to feature eclectic mix
November 5, 2009Students from the Grand Valley State University Dance Ensemble will be featured during two performances on November 20-21, at 8 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Dance Studio, on the Allendale Campus. The public is welcome to attend with free admission. Read More
Music professor records second solo CD
November 2, 2009A second solo CD by trumpeter Richard Stoelzel, associate professor of music, has been lauded by music critics. Read More
Artist-Faculty Series features Giuseppe Lupis, piano
October 26, 2009Giuseppe Lupis, who joined the faculty at Grand Valley State University as assistant professor of piano in the fall, will be featured at the next Artist-Faculty Series. His performance will be on Monday, November 2, from 8-10 p.m., in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Hudson Highlands Trombone Ensemble
October 26, 2009The Hudson Highlands Trombone Ensemble is comprised of members of the United States Military Academy Concert Band and Jazz Knights. Enjoy this free performance on Wednesday, October 28. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484, or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. Read More
Grand Valley ensemble to launch new CD locally and in New York
October 13, 2009The Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble, recently profiled in Newsweek magazine, will give a free local performance of their latest project before repeating the program in New York, in celebration of releasing their second CD. Read More
Homecoming offers slate of activities
October 9, 2009A concert by Motion City Soundtrack and Laker football versus Findlay are highlights of a packed homecoming weekend, October 16-18. Read More
Grand Valley brings modern dance to Stravinsky classic
October 6, 2009A new modern dance adaptation of Stravinsky's neoclassical "Pulcinella" will be presented as the final Grand Valley State University Fall Arts Celebration 2009 event. The performance, on Monday, October 19, begins at 8 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. The performance is open to the public with free admission. Read More
New Music Ensemble receives national accolades
October 2, 2009Grand Valley State University's New Music Ensemble's upcoming recording of Terry Riley's "In C" received a glowing review in Newsweek. Read More
