On Friday, November 15, spend a day at Heidelberg University exploring music and theatre at the collegiate level. Whether you are thinking about majoring or minoring in music or theatre, or just continuing to play, sing and act, we will offer a unique look at the college experience.
“The Penguin Tango,” an original play written by Heidelberg University Theatre Director Stephen Svoboda, tackles gay relationships and the meaning of true family in the zany world of the Bremerhaven Zoo. Prior to its international premier at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, 1850 Productions is bringing the show to Gundlach Theatre for a single preview performance April 27.
We’re all familiar with the famous Longfellow quote, “Music is the universal language.” On April 6, Heidelberg University School of Music & Theatre professors Carol Dusdieker (soprano) and Cynthia Ramsdell (piano) will embellish the quote to “Music is the universal language for all ages” in their Children’s Concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Brenneman Music Hall.
The Heidelberg University Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jonathan Waters, will welcome the world-class Brass Band of Columbus as the guest artists for its spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Tiffin.
The high-energy choreography of the Hei-Notes, Heidelberg University’s show choir, will meet the sweet sounds of the Jazz Ensemble in a performance on the Gundlach Theatre stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
General Music Education Workshop sponsored in part with the District 2 Ohio Music Educators Association. Registration is free for all District 2 members and Heidelberg students. Cost of registration is $10 for all other interested individuals.
9:00 AM
Registration
Coffee and donuts provided.
9:30 AM
Welcome
9:40 AM
Carrie Sanchez: How to work with OTES for your evaluations
10:40 AM
Margaret Thiele: Literature Connections and Orff in your classroom
It’s a collaboration and friendship that dates back 20 years. New Music Live: “Langston’s Lot” with Doug McConnell and Friends will reunite the Heidelberg University music professor and composer with former colleagues in an upcoming concert featuring the poetry of Hughes and his portrayals of black life in America.
From Broadway to the TV screen, enjoy a concert featuring selections from the songbook of actor, composer and lyricist Jeff Blumenkrantz.
Jeff Blumenkrantz is a Tony-nominated and Ebb Award-winning composer whose songs have been recorded and performed by such notable singers as Victoria Clark, Sutton Foster, Maria Friedman, Lauren Kennedy, Rebecca Luker, Audra McDonald, Megan Mullally and Alysha Umphress.
Part of the Vocal Arts Concert Series.
Tickets and information available at GundlachTheatre.org.
A piano recital by Heidelberg University’s Dr. Margarita Denenburg on Saturday will combine a joyous Mozart sonata, a nostalgic Chopin nocturne and a contemporary nod to Cleveland by Ohio composer Dr. Gerald Evans.
Denenburg, assistant professor of keyboard studies in the School of Music & Theatre, will perform the recital at 7 p.m. (Feb. 16) in Brenneman Music Hall. The community is invited, free of charge.
