Community Calendar

The Humboldt State University School of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents the Madrigal Singers and Mad River Transit Singers performing "Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly," an eclectic program of choral music for treble voices ranging from the Renaissance through contemporary jazz, on Sunday afternoon, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. "We are particularly excited to show the range of possibilities of music with treble voices. There is such a wealth of repertoire available for treble voices, and including music that spans several centuries and eclectic musical styles," says HSU’s choral director, Rachel Samet. The first half of the program features HSU's Madrigal Singers, which will perform music spanning several centuries, including Thomas Morley’s Renaissance madrigal Fire, Fire and Stephen Sondheim’s moving No One is Alone from the musical Into the Woods. Two contrasting pieces about love will be performed: Sie liebten sich beide by the renowned nineteenth century pianist and composer Clara Schumann, and Kala, Kalla from Eric Whitacre’s beloved Five Hebrew Love Songs, which will feature faculty violinist Cindy Moyer. Madrigal Singers and Mad River Transit Singers will join together for a rousing rendition of the Appalachian tune Will the Circle be Unbroken. In the second half of the program, HSU's jazz choir Mad River Transit Singers will perform Burton Lane’s standard Old Devil Moon; Rosana Eckert’s "spacey samba" version of Chick Corea’s Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly; influential jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver’s Peace arranged poignantly by Michele Weir; and the song that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to fame, a swinging rendition of the nursery rhyme A-Tisket, A-Tasket.

The Humboldt State University School of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents the HSU Jazz Combos on the evening of Sunday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m. in Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus. The first combo includes Makani Bright on vibes, Niko Mussmann on guitar, Keith Staats on bass, and Seth Mattingly on drums. They perform Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage," Bobby Hebb's 1960s soul hit "Sunny" and "Gemini Vibe" by Danny Janklow. The second combo is made up of Jeff Ruiz on trumpet, Charlie Teague on guitar, Keith Staats on bass, and Carlos Dailey on drums. They play jazz standard "All Of Me," John Coltrane's "Mr. PC," Thelonious Monk's "Well, You Needn't," and an original by the group's trumpet player, Jeff Ruiz, entitled "Hwaaa Waah." HSU jazz teacher and combos coach Dan Aldag shares in the student's excitement to return to the stage. "The Jazz Combos were able to meet last year, but all performances had to be virtual. We're so happy to be playing for people again! This will be the first Jazz Combos concert before an audience in two years." Tickets are $10 General, $5 Child, Free for HSU students with ID and can be purchased online at music.humboldt.edu/upcoming. Because seating is limited, purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. PLEASE NOTE! In order to best protect the campus community and visitors, beginning December 1st, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within three days prior will be required for any visitor attending an event on campus who is not staff, faculty, or a student. Additionally, facemasks will be required for admission.

Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow will be the featured guest pianists, during the December concert of the 10th Anniversary Season of the Tutunov Piano Series. The duo -piano performance will include selections from Brahms, Dvorák, Copland, Hirtz, Milhaud, Debussy, and Ravel during the celebratory concert. Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country's national treasures. As a native of Hong Kong, Ms. Cheng was the Gold Medalist of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition, as well as the first Canadian to win the prestigious Montreal International Piano Competition. Alvin Chow, a native of Miami, Florida is well-known as a chamber musician and has appeared throughout North America and Asia as an orchestral soloist and recitalist. Chow made his debut at age 13, and is the winner of the Concert Artist Guild International New York Competition, a silver medal and audience favorite prize at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, and is the winner of the Palm Beach Invitational Piano Competition among a long list of other awards. Ms. Cheng and Mr. Chow are both artist-faculty at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and perform extensively in duo-piano recitals together, and with Alvin's twin brother, Alan.

The Humboldt State University School of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents "How Can I Keep From Singing?," an evening of uplifting and inspiring choral music featuring the HSU University Singers and Humboldt Chorale. Both ensembles look forward to a return to the Fulkerson Recital Hall stage after a two year absence. “We are extremely excited to share our program with a live audience!” says choral director Rachel Samet. “We weren’t able to sing together in the same room together for over a year, so it’s been especially joyous to rehearse together for this performance after so much time away. I planned an eclectic program that will hopefully draw everyone in and celebrate the power and humanity of making music together.” Humboldt Chorale opens the program with Guatemalan composer Tomás Pascual’s "Oy es día de placer." Pascual is considered the first indigenous musician whose original compositions still exist. Also on the program is the lovely "My Very Own" by Missouri composer Susan LaBarr, the gently rhythmic "Lua, Lua, Lua" by Brazilian composer Esther Scliar, Eliza Gilkyson’s moving "Requiem" arranged by Craig Hella Johnson, and Gwyneth Walker’s setting of the American folk tune "How Can I Keep from Singing?," which emphasizes the celebratory and life-affirming aspects of the song. University Singers performs the buoyant "Sing, My Child" by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel, a sensual bolero entitled "Juramento" by Cuban composer Miguel Matamoros, the frolicking madrigal "Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone" by English Renaissance composer John Farmer, and the simple but poignant "The Road Home" by Stephen Paulus. Then the two choirs join together and close the concert with Rollo Dilworth’s gospel arrangement of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes’ "I Dream a World."

Hear the exciting Big Band sounds of contemporary jazz and favorite jazz standards when the HSU Jazz Orchestra, led by Dan Aldag, takes the stage on Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 p.m. Repertoire includes a rare original from master arranger Gil Evans called "Jambangle," featuring Brian Post on piano, Rebecca Lopez on soprano sax, and George Epperson on trombone. Next up is Duke Ellington's bravura showcase for the band's trumpets and trombones called "Braggin' In Brass," featuring Chris Cox and Kevin Blake on trumpet and George Epperson on trombone. "What Goes Around" is next, rearranged for big band by the original composer Dave Holland and featuring Isaac Williams on tenor sax, Brian White on trombone, and Isaac Saltoon on vibraphone. "I Dare You" is written by the young Korean-born composer and bandleader Jihye Lee for her New York orchestra's most recent album, Daring Mind. Tenor saxophonist Isaac Williams is featured. "Milonga Loca" is composed by the Argentinean creator of nuevo tango, Astor Piazzolla and arranged for jazz orchestra by Fred Sturm, and features solos by trombonist Brian White. The evening closes with the Evan Weiss composition "Tooth" in an arrangement commissioned by the HSU Jazz Orchestra from HSU alum Dan Fair. Solos are by Max Shere on guitar and Brian Post on synthesizer.

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Fri, February 11, 2022, at 7:00 PM join us for an evening with the inspiring world musician, dancer, and storyteller Okaidja Afroso! Okaidja Afroso, a member of a family of musicians and storytellers, is a singer, guitarist, percussionist, storyteller, and dancer. Touring the United States since 1997, he brings soul-filled music that charts a journey from the traditional songs of his youth in Ghana to the influences of international collaborators. His original songs embody the human experience, evoking joy, tears, and hope. For more information, visit okaidja.com

Hailed by Philadelphia Inquirer as “first class talent” and International Piano Magazine (London) claims that “praises follow her around the world“, Taiwanese-American pianist, Ching-Yun Hu, is recognized and acclaimed worldwide for her dazzling technique, deeply probing musicality, and directly communicative performance style. Her distinguished and multi-facet concert career has taken her to five continents after winning the top prizes at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Israel and the Concerts Artists Guild Competition.

Join us Friday March 11, 2022 at 7pm for a concert with the delightful Sundae + Mr. Goessl. This act encompasses jazz, pop, Americana, country, charm, fashion, comedy, and vaudeville - with accolades and awards to boot. Sundae + Mr. Goessl features award-winning vocalist Kate Voss (Earshot Magazine’s Vocalist of the Year, two-time Seattle-Kobe Vocal Jazz Princess) and virtuoso guitarist Jason Goessl, who has played with such jazz greats as saxophonist Michel Brecker and guitarist Charlie Byrd. Sundae often surprises her audiences with a melodica solo and JazzTimes says “her voice nails the authenticity of this era.” For more information visit www.sundaeandmrgoessl.com Make it a getaway with a special discounted rate at Howonquet Lodge. Call 707.487.7777, ask for the Lodge and request the discount rate code DNACA for a 15% discount!