Upcoming Events
Calendar Key: (Green) Music Department Events / (Pink) Student Recitals / (Blue) University Events/Holidays
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Sunday, August 28
Prelude Party - North State Symphony Fundraiser
For more information call (530) 898-5984
North State Symphony's Chico Guild starts the symphony season off by welcoming new members at a lovely garden party featuring classical music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.
Saturday, September 10
Across the Channel - Early Music
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Hans Hoffer, Charles Spruill III and Lorna Peters play the music of the English and French Baroque, with selections from Lock.
Saturday, September 24
The Future Begins! - North State Symphony
Laxson Auditorium, Chico - 7:30 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Join the NSS as it begins its second decade of presenting bold, forward-looking classical music to North State audiences. The concert consists of two monumental works, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, a composition that opened new vistas of beauty and raw energy while sparking riots, and Beethoven’s great Romantic Era work, Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring guest artist Diane Walsh.
Sunday, September 25
The Future Begins! - North State Symphony
Cascade Theatre, Redding - 2:00 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 1 p.m.
Join the NSS as it begins its second decade of presenting bold, forward-looking classical music to North State audiences. The concert consists of two monumental works, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, a composition that opened new vistas of beauty and raw energy while sparking riots, and Beethoven’s great Romantic Era work, Piano Concerto No. 4, featuring guest artist Diane Walsh.
Sunday, October 2
32 Annual Mozart Mile - NSS Fundraiser
One-Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, Chico - call (530) 898-5984 for more information
The Mozart Mile is a favorite tradition of the Chico community. Walk, run, stroll, saunter or stride along a level course through Bidwell Park on a beautiful autumn morning. Musicians from the North State Symphony, Chico Country Day School, other local music groups, and even dancers from Chico Community Ballet entertain along the way! Proceeds benefit the Symphony and youth music. A level running, jogging or strolling course in Bidwell Park is the locale for this unique community event, as musicians from the Symphony and local youth music groups entertain you. This year there was a 5K (3.1-mile) course that is a flat loop around Lower Bidwell Park, and a 1 mile short course.
Saturday, October 8
Hiestand Memorial Concert - Band
Laxson Auditorium - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Chico Experience Week and honor the memory of the late Daniel Hiestand with a concert by the Chico State Band and alumni from many years past. Donations accepted to support the Hiestand Scholarship for students in the band.
Saturday, October 15
The Concertmaster - NSS Chamber Music
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Terrie Baune, concertmaster for the North State Symphony, performs solo violin works with piano accompaniment.
Sunday, October 16
The Concertmaster - NSS Chamber Music
Old City Hall, Redding - 2:00 p.m.
Terrie Baune, concertmaster for the North State Symphony, performs solo violin works with piano accompaniment.
Saturday, October 22
Music, When Soft Voices Die - Choral Concert
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
University Chorus, A Cappella Choir, and Chamber Singers explore through song the words of several famous poets, including Robert Frost, Langstong Hughes, and Emily Dickinson.
Friday, October 28
Sound the Trumpets - Jazz X-Press
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
CSU, Chico Jazz X-Press welcomes master musician and trumpeters Walter Blanton. Distinguished as one of the most creative musicians on the Las Vegas music scene, from small groups to big bands, from rhythm and blues to avant-garde, his highly developed sound and style are in high demand.
Friday, November 4
As Alice: California E.A.R. Unit
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Violin, piano, and musical manipulations of tea cups, saucers, playing cards, clocks, doors, dogs, cats and kids come together in a world premiere by Chico’s David Dvorin as played by California E.A.R. Unit, L.A.’s adventurous ensemble. The concert features interactive video designed by Chico alum Ted Davis.
Saturday, November 5
New England Triptych - Symphonic Winds
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
Take a trip to the East Coast with a lively band concert featuring Mayflower Overture by Ron Nelson and three tunes by early colonial composer, William Billings.
Saturday, November 12
American Portrait - North State Symphony
Cascade Theatre, Redding - 7:30 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 6:30 1:00 p.m.
Photographs by Ansel Adams and North State students are featured in a multimedia spectacular along with Rodgers’ and Bennett’s Song of the High Seas, Brubeck’s Ansel Adams: America, Copland’s Our Town and Gershwin’s American in Paris. Greg Manuel, 2011 Young Artist Winner, performs Liebermann’s Piccolo Concerto, Mvt. I. Sponsored by Shasta Regional Medical Center and the James Irvine Foundation.
Sunday, November 13
American Portrait - North State Symphony
Laxson Auditorium, Chico - 2:00 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 1:00 p.m. - Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
Photographs by Ansel Adams and North State students are featured in a multimedia spectacular along with Rodgers’ and Bennett’s Song of the High Seas, Brubeck’s Ansel Adams: America, Copland’s Our Town and Gershwin’s American in Paris. Greg Manuel, 2011 Young Artist Winner, performs Liebermann’s Piccolo Concerto, Mvt. I. Sponsored by Shasta Regional Medical Center and the James Irvine Foundation.
Wednesday, November 16
Half & Half - Thank You Concert
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - FREE
Concert Band and Jazz II present an evening of music including everything from overtures and marches to big band swing and fusion.
Thursday, November 17 & Friday, November 18
The Marriage of Figaro - Opera
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
One of Mozart’s most successful masterworks, this delightful comic opera is a witty yet profound tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness set in late 18th-century Seville. After wooing Rosina away from Bartolo, Count Almaviva neglects his wife to court her maid, Susanna. Figaro, engaged to Susanna, attempts to thwart the Count’s advances and Bartolo returns to seek revenge.
Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3
Glorious Sounds of the Season - Holiday Season Fundraiser
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
This festive annual concert features holiday favorites performed by faculty and student groups including the Choral Union, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and several chamber ensembles, as well as the Children’s Choir of Chico. This is a sell-out event, so get your tickets early and support student scholarships!
Sunday, December 4
Glorious Sounds of the Season - Holiday Season Fundraiser
Harlen Adams Theatre - 2:00 p.m.
This festive annual concert features holiday favorites performed by faculty and student groups including the Choral Union, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and several chamber ensembles, as well as the Children’s Choir of Chico. This is a sell-out event, so get your tickets early and support student scholarships!
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Friday, February 10
Let's Get It On - Music Department Fundraiser
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
Motown’s greatest hits are just in time for the Valentine season. This rockin’ concert features music department faculty and students as well as community musicians performing your favorites. (Call 530.898.5151 to audition.) All proceeds benefit the Music Department.
Sunday, February 12
Young Artist Auditions - North State Symphony
Free and Open to the Public - call (530) 898-5984 for more information
Each year, young classical musicians from the North State area compete in high school and university divisions of auditions sponsored by the Chico Guild and Redding League on behalf of the North State Symphony. First prize winner in each division wins the opportunity to solo with North State Symphony.
Saturday, February 18
Treasures Beloved & Unknown - North State Symphony
Laxson Auditorium - 7:30 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. - Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
Subtle beauty meets bold exuberance in a concert that brings together audience favorite Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with two rarities — Chabrier’s Spanish-inflected Habanera and Rebecca Clarke’s Viola Sonata, played by guest artist Melissa Matson. Sponsored by the Law Office of Richard S. Matson, David W. Matson, CPA, and the Robert Matson Family.
Sunday, February 19
Treasures Beloved & Unknown - North State Symphony
Cascade Theatre, Redding - 2:00 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 1:00 p.m.
Subtle beauty meets bold exuberance in a concert that brings together audience favorite Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with two rarities — Chabrier’s Spanish-inflected Habanera and Rebecca Clarke’s Viola Sonata, played by guest artist Melissa Matson. Sponsored by the Law Office of Richard S. Matson, David W. Matson, CPA, and the Robert Matson Family.
Thursday, February 23
New Music Symposium (Honoring Alfred E. Loeffler) - Student Composers
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE
Don’t miss this highlight of the season — an evening of original music from student composers and musicians.
Friday, February 24
New Music Symposium (Honoring Alfred E. Loeffler) - Pianist Sarah Cahill
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m. - FREE
Acclaimed pianist and recording artist Sarah Cahill presents a concert of evocative new music. She also conducts a master class.
Saturday, March 3
14th Kruschke Piano Competition
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - Noon - FREE
Don't miss California pianists as they vie for the $2,000 First Prize awarded by Marilyn Ann Kruschke. Second Prize and a Special Prize awarded by the MTAC, Butte Chapter. For more information contact Dr. Natalya Shkoda at (530) 898-4043.
Saturday, March 3
Kyle & His Finest - NSS Chamber Music
Old City Hall, Redding - 7:30 p.m.
Neither too big, nor too small, this ensemble concert features more than a dozen of the North State Symphony’s finest players. Enjoy music specially adapted for intimate performance, including Debussy’s Prelude L’apres and Copland’s Appalachian Spring.
Sunday, March 4
Kyle & His Finest - NSS Chamber Music
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall, Chico - 2:00 p.m.
Neither too big, nor too small, this ensemble concert features more than a dozen of the North State Symphony’s finest players. Enjoy music specially adapted for intimate performance, including Debussy’s Prelude L’apres and Copland’s Appalachian Spring.
Thursday, March 8
Totally Baroque - 2012 Bach Festival - Student Concert
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 4:00 p.m. - FREE
Chico State music students kick off this year’s Bach Festival with works by Bach and his contemporaries.
Friday, March 9
Beautifully Bach - 2012 Bach Festival
Harlen Adams Theatre Stage - 7:30 p.m.
Christa Rakich from the New England Conservatory of Music plays Johann Sebastian Bach’s Trio Sonata No. 1 in Eb and Prelude and Fugue in B minor on the Chico State Centennial Pipe Organ.
Saturday, March 10
Bachathon - 2012 Bach Festival
St. John's Catholic Church - 1:00 p.m.
Organists from Northern California present a marathon of Bach’s music during this afternoon recital. Presented by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. $5 suggested donation. More information: (530) 898-6127.
Sunday, March 11 - CANCELED
Bach and the Spirit of Improvisation - 2012 Bach Festival
Rowland Taylor Recital Hall - 2:00 p.m.
The Chico Bach Festival is proud to welcome Camerata Capistrano to this year’s festival. Enjoy an afternoon of Baroque music, including Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 1 in B minor, played by one of the finest instrumental ensembles in Northern California.
Saturday, April 7
Band Classics - Symphonic Winds
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
The lightness of Mendelssohn’s Overture for Band contrasts starkly with the heavy music of Trauersinfonie by Wagner, but is rounded out by the delight of H. Owens Reed’s La Fiesta Mexicana, Charles Ives’ Variations on America and Leonard Bernstein’s bubbly Overture to Candide.
Wednesday, April 11
Doppelganger - Thank You Concert
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m. - FREE
The Concert Band and Jazz II join forces to provide a wide array of concert music, including works from Bach, Reed, Barnes, and big band music and fusion, all in one concert!
Saturday, April 14
Romantic Masters - Choral Concert
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
Franz Schubert’s Mass in G is performed by the University Chorus, while the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers round out the concert with works by other Romantic era composers such as Schumann, Brahms, Bruckner, Mendelssohn, Rheinberger and Grieg.
Friday, April 20
Strings Attached - Guitar
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Talented classical guitar students performing solos, duets and quartets, alongside program director Tobin Roye, showcase repertoire from Bach to the Beatles. The concert ends with the stage filled with guitars and fabulous music!
Saturday, April 21
Spring is Here - Jazz X-Press
Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate springtime with an amazing evening of new charts composed by Chico State students including Adam Ferris, Chris Navaratte, Robert Delgardo, Alex Heath, and Trevor Thompson.
Wednesday, April 25 & Thursday, April 26
Viva Opera! - Opera Highlights
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop’s talented singers present a vigorous array of breathtaking opera. Dido and Aeneas recounts the love story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and the Trojan hero Aeneas, while The Elixir of Love is a comedy about a love potion so powerful it turns the dullest of men into an irresistible Don Juan.
Saturday, May 12
Across the Seas, from Ages Past - North State Symphony
Cascade Theatre, Redding - 7:30 p.m. *Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.
On a ship of legend, we sail the seas to a by-gone Europe with Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture. Guest artist Matt Greif’s Spanish guitar in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez evokes sun- drenched plains and Mediterranean passion before we land in the Germany of green forests, rolling rivers and deep, dark beauty with Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. Sponsored by Matson and Isom.
Sunday, May 13
Across the Seas, from Ages Past - North State Symphony
Laxson Auditorium - 2:00 p.m. *Pre-concert talk 1:00 p.m. - Rowland Taylor Recital Hall
On a ship of legend, we sail the seas to a by-gone Europe with Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture. Guest artist Matt Greif’s Spanish guitar in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez evokes sun- drenched plains and Mediterranean passion before we land in the Germany of green forests, rolling rivers and deep, dark beauty with Schumann’s Symphony No. 4. Sponsored by Matson and Isom.
Student Recitals
Adam Ferris (Sr. Recital) - Voice
March 29 – 5:00pm – PAC 134
Matt Mitchell & Brooke Wolford (Jr. Recital) - Trumpet
April 3 – 4:00pm – PAC 134
Mary Guida (Jr. Recital) - Trombone
April 3 – 5:30pm – PAC 134
Cory Goga (Jr. Recital) - Trombone
April 5 – 4:30pm – PAC 134
Rose Love (Jr. Recital) - Clarinet
April 12 – 4:30pm – PAC 134
Ruben Morales (Jr. Recital) - Clarinet
April 19 – 5:30pm – PAC 135
Michael Taylor (Jr. Recital) - Percussion
April 26 – 4:30pm – PAC 134
Adam Mitchell (Jr. Recital) - Tuba
April 26 – 5:30pm – PAC 134
Christopher Navarrete (Sr. Recital) - Trumpet
April 26 – 6:00pm – PAC 144
Matthew Blackmore & Kevin Valenzuela (Jr. Recital) - Composition
May 3 – 4:30pm – PAC 134
Christell Brewster (Jr. Recital) - Voice
May 3 – 6:00pm – PAC 134
John Mahoney (Graduate Recital) - Classical Guitar
May 3 – 7:00pm – PAC 134
Susan Constantinides (Sr. Recital) - Flute
May 8 – 5:00pm – PAC 134
Matthew Fuller & Brian Cross (Jr. Recital) - Guitar
May 10 – 4:00pm – PAC 134
John Hale (Sr. Recital) - Voice
May 10 – 7:00pm – PAC 134
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