Concerts Close Out Semester

The Colleges' Department of Music will complete the spring semester's program this Thursday through Sunday with four concerts. All of the concerts are open to the public and free of charge; however, donations are greatly appreciated. The Colleges Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, May 2, under the direction of Bob Barbuto. A student group, the Jazz Ensemble provides a performance opportunity...  More >>

Manhattan Piano Trio Returns

The HWS Music Department is proud to welcome The Manhattan Piano Trio back to campus for a unique performance on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. in the Geneva Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library. The Trio, comprised of Wayne Lee playing the violin, Dmitry Kouzov playing the cello, and Milana Strezeva on piano, first performed at HWS in 2010. The group has become one of the most creative, excitin...  More >>

From the Outside Arranging In

In the Davis Gallery at Houghton House, amidst a growing crowd of HWS students, faculty and friends stands a young woman, gazing intently at a painting of an austere child. Momentarily distant from the countless hushed conversations flowing throughout the gallery, the young curator is caught in a moment of well-earned tranquility. This is Francesca Pittelli '14, an art history major, European st...  More >>

Olive Prince Dance Wraps with "twine"

Olive Prince Dance, a dance company founded by William Smith alum Olive Prince '99, was in residence at Hobart and William Smith from Feb. 4, through Feb. 8. Prince has been commissioned to create site-specific pieces throughout Philadelphia and created a piece, "twine: a celebration of power" to honor the 40th anniversary of women's studies at the Colleges. Designed specifically to be performed ...  More >>

Frank P. Phillips '97 Art Exhibit Opens

"From 500 Sketches," the new work of Frank P. Phillips '97, will be on display in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House from Friday, Jan. 25 through Friday, March 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Davis Gallery. As an artist, museum curator and a teacher, Phillips is busy. To record his creative thoughts, he keeps small notepads in his pockets all the t...  More >>

Holiday Guitar Ensemble Concert

Ensemble Director Kenneth Meyer will perform alongside students Thomas Charest '14 and Charlie DeBenedetto '16 Friday, Dec. 7 at the annual fall Guitar Ensemble Concert. The concert will feature music from three time periods-Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical-as well as a few Spanish pieces and holiday songs. The performance will be held at 8 p.m. in St. John's Chapel on South Main Street. The c...  More >>

Jazz and Percussion Concert Dec. 3

Music instructors Anthony Calabrese and Gregory Wachala will join together to lead HWS musicians in a concert at 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, in Williams 200. The concert will feature the Colleges' jazz guitar and percussion ensembles. The Jazz Ensemble is made up of Stevenson Barnard-Webster '14, William Masto '14, Peter Keller '15 on acoustic, electric, and bass guitar respectively, and vocal sol...  More >>

Trowbridge and HWS Brass Ensemble

Musical Director Jim Trowbridge and members of the Colleges Brass Ensemble are performing their winter concert on Friday, Nov. 30. The show is titled "A Salute to Veterans" and will feature music to honor veterans of the United States Military. The show will be held at 8 p.m. in St. John's Chapel. Performance numbers will include songs by John Philip Sousa, Glen Miller and other similar artists. ...  More >>

A Universal Language

Both international and United States born students will share their cultures through their talents on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the International Student Music Recital at 1 p.m. in St. John's Chapel. The annual event is a way to showcase the many noteworthy contributions international students make to the HWS community, says David Gage, director of international student affairs. "Students take great p...  More >>

Madrigal Dinner Dec. 1

The Colleges Chorale, led by Professor of Music Robert Cowles, will perform at the annual Madrigal Dinner Concert on Saturday, Dec. 1. This year, the Chorale will be accompanied by the Colleges' Cantori, a mixed chamber vocal ensemble of approximately 18 voices. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit The Gerling Community and Self-Development Fund. The fund, still in its infancy, was established t...  More >>