Fall 2010

Opening Gala Concert

Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 pm
Annual Variety Showcase produced by Dr. Tammy Lum featuring Nyack College’s very own accomplished faculty musicians.
Free admission

Look to the Rock

Faculty Concert
Monday, October 4, 12:15 pm
Dr. Marie Herseth Kenote, flute
Dr. Kenote presents a sacred classical concert in collaboration with the Nyack Flute Ensemble, pianist Dr. Tammy Lum, and storyteller Carol Ann Freeman.  Music by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Kodaly and Gianni.
Free admission

Alumni Piano Extravaganza

Saturday, October 9, 8:00 pm
The Annual Homecoming Concert will feature faculty, students, alumni, and friends in works for solo piano as well as ensembles for four, eight, and twelve hands!
Free admission

John Patitucci & Friends*

Thursday, October 14, 7:00 pm
John Patitucci, the legendary bassist extraordinaire and Grammy Award winner, performs classical and jazz selections with pianists, Dr. Tammy Lum and John Cowherd.
Free admission

Artists of the French Riviera*

Tuesday, October 19, 8:00 pm
Lecture by Rosanne Martorella, Ph.D. author & sociologist
Artists Van Gogh, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso were inspired by the cultural network and beauty of the south of France, especially the Côte d’Azur.
Free admission

Chopin Concerto Concert

Faculty Concert
Wednesday, October 27, 12:15 pm
Dr. Tammy Lum, piano & Prof. Craig Williams, organ
Dr. Lum performs Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op 11, accompanied by Prof. Craig Williams, West Point Cadet Chapel organist.
Free admission

Nadine Kulberg, mezzo-soprano

Tuesday, November 2, 7:00 pm
The talented and accomplished Nyack alumna performs music by Rossini, contemporary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, Mahler's complete Songs of a Wayfarer, and others.
Donation suggested

Fall String Orchestra Concert

Wednesday, November 10, 8:00 pm
Prof. Sungrai Sohn, director
The Nyack String Orchestra & the Sarah Lawrence String Orchestra together perform Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nacht Music and other selections by Bridge and Dvorak.
Free admission

Fall Wind Ensemble & Handbell Concert

Friday, November 12, 8:00 pm
Dr. Glenn Koponen & Ms. Jennifer Scott, directors
Established in 1968, the Wind Ensemble is comprised of students, faculty, and community musicians performing works for concert band under the direction of Dr. Glenn Koponen. Selections by the Nyack Handbell Choir, directed by Jennifer Scott, will also be performed.
Free admission 

Fall Chamberfest

Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 pm
Dr. Tammy Lum, director
Students perform an eclectic program of vocal, keyboard, and instrumental chamber music, representing a variety of musical styles and periods, in the elegant ambience of Pardington Hall.
Free admission

Amasi Trio

Faculty Concert
Monday, November 29, 12:15 pm
Dr. Tammy Lum, piano; Prof. Sungrai Sohn, violin; Dr. Chungsun Kim, cello
Nyack College’s trio-in-residence performs music by J.S. Bach, Victoria Bond, Glinka, Grieg, and Lalo. Also featuring Dr. Marie Herseth Kenote, flute.
Free admission

Carol & Candlelight 2010

Sunday, December 5, 8:00 pm
Dr. Glenn Koponen & Ms. Jennifer Scott, directors
Christmas carols and seasonal music featuring the Nyack College Women’s Chorale, Handbell Choir, and Brass Ensemble. Concludes with the deeply moving candlelight service, a tradition since 1948.
A freewill offering will be received to benefit the Carol & Candlelight Tours.

Handel’s Messiah

Saturday, December 11, 8:00 pm
Prof. Joel Jameson, director
The Nyack College Chorale accompanied by chamber orchestra, harpsichord and organ performs Handel’s Messiah featuring soloists: Shelley Jameson, soprano; Ashley Maynard Allen, mezzo-soprano; Brian Ernstes, tenor; James Courtney, bass.