2006-2007 Performing Arts Series
In its ninth season, the Performing Arts Series presents an outstanding roster of musicians who will bring their performances to life on our stage. From the renowned King's Singers to the Soweto Gospel Choir, to the improvised melodies of Dave Brubeck's Quartet, the series offers a wide variety of musical genres and artists from around the world. You won't want to miss a single performance!
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Series Package: 5 Events + 1 Bonus Show!
Our series package of six events includes a base of five shows and your choice of one of two additional performances. You may also purchase the additional bonus show for a total of seven performances, and have your season seats for every performance.
1. Dave Brubeck Quartet
Saturday, 10.14.06 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$45, $38, $20
Dave Brubeck has been performing jazz for more than five decades, uniquely improvising melodies and using uncoventional rhythms. Changing the landscape of jazz in the 50's and 60's, he broadened its
audience and recorded the first jazz album to go gold. Still relevant today, Brubeck and his quartet continue to draw sell-out crowds with their exciting jazz sounds.
2. The Marriage of Figaro
Saturday 11.04.06 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 11.05.06 3:00 p.m.
Umble Center
$12, $12, $8
Mozart's comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro, combines the composer's
characteristic melodies with a witty plot in which hastily improvised and
absurd situations are in contrast to Mozart's beautifully crafted music. This production
featuring student performers is coordinated by the Goshen College music and theater departments.
3. Emerson String Quartet
Friday 1.19.07 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$35, $30, $12
Acclaimed as one of the world's foremost chamber ensembles,
the Emerson String Quartet has amassed an impressive list of achievements including
six Grammy Awards for albums they have recorded. The ensemble is lauded globally as a
string quartet that approaches both classical and contemporary repertoire with equal mastery and enthusiasm.
4. Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Saturday 2.17.07 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$25, $20, $10
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver's music weds Southern gospel to bluegrass and speed to intricate vocals
in a style that establishes them as one of the best in 'grass today.
Their trademark sound creates a compelling new standard for vocal precission andhas been recognized
with nine International Bluegrass Music Association honors, four Dove Awards, and three Grammy nominations.
5. Soweto Gospel Choir
Tuesday 03.13.07 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$45, $38, $20
Formed in 2002, the 26-member South African Soweto Gospel Choir has risen to high acclaim around the world for their unique and energetic
performances of African gospel music. Taking New York by storm on their 2005 tour, the Times described their Carnegie Hall debut as "Spirited and spectacular!"
Bonus Shows
Nickel Creek
Friday 09.29.06 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$40, $35, $20
The Grammy Award-winning band, Nickel Creek, features guitarist
Sean Watkins, his violinist sister Sara and mandolinist Chris Thile,
who play and sing acoustic music, mixing influences from various genres including classical,
jazz and rock. Named one of five Music Innovators for the Millennium by Time Magazine,
the article notes, "The trio is making down-home music relevant for a new
generation."
The King's Singers
Friday 11.17.06 7:30 p.m.
Sauder Concert Hall
$40, $35, $20
The sextet of British men known as The King's Singers, has sung and toured the world
over for nearly 40 years. They are one of the world's most renowned a cappella vocal
ensembles and have been universally praised for their flawless technique and seamless interpretation
of all kinds of music.