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Unless otherwise noted, admission is free to the following concerts and events. No advance registration is required.

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Current Season

Sunday, October 11, 3 p.m.

American Chamber Ensemble

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

鈥淎merican Connections鈥� includes works by Leonard Bernstein, contemporary composer Paul Basler, Amy Beach, Florence Price, Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland and others. ACE will be joined by the Sayville Chamber Choir, conducted by Karen DiMartino; soprano Tammy Hensrud,听and cellist Deborah Sepe. The concert will also feature ACE Award Winner Roberto Oquendo 鈥�28, French horn.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Joseph G. Astman Family Fund in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Hofstra Cultural Center.

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Sunday, October 25, 7 p.m.

OcTubaFest

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by Michael Salzman
This annual fall celebration gives student musicians the opportunity to celebrate the artistry of the tuba and the euphonium and show off their limitless potential for making beautiful music.

Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m.

Hofstra Collegium Musicum

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Directed by听Christopher Morrongiello.
Performed as part of Hofstra鈥檚 Annual Shakespeare Festival. More information at .

Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Hofstra Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Directed by听Adam Glaser.
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Saturday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.

Hofstra Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Directed by听David Soto.
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Monday, November 16, 1 p.m.

Hofstra Brass Ensemble

Shapiro Family Hall, Room 010

Directed by Michael Salzman.
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Friday, November 20, 7 p.m.

Chorale and Chamber Choir

Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY鈥�

Directed by听David Fryling.
Tickets available at the door.听Hofstra 糖心传媒 and听faculty receive one听free ticket upon presentation of a current HofstraCard.听Tickets for the general public are $10;听$8 for adults 65+ or non-Hofstra 糖心传媒 with ID.听*For more information, please call Dr. Fryling at 516-463-5497.

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Saturday, November 21, 1 P.M.

Hofstra Jazz Combos

Shapiro Family Hall, Room 010

Directed by听Shawn Lovato.
An afternoon featuring several small听jazz听groups performing their arrangements of听jazz听standards, popular songs, lesser-known repertoire, and original compositions as vehicles for improvisation.

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Sunday, November 22, 7 p.m.

Opera Scenes Performed by Hofstra Opera Theater

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by听Alexander Sheerin.
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Tuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.

University Choir & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center

Directed by听Meagan Dissinger听and Brent Morden
The University Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform pieces from the American songbook of standards.

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Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.

Hofstra Percussion Ensemble

Shapiro Family Hall, Room 010

Directed by听Sean Ritenauer.
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Student Recitals

Dorothy Hoag Honors Recital

Saturday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center
Directed by Tammy Hensrud

Featuring Noella Sexton 鈥�28, mezzo-soprano; Scott Serafin 鈥�28, clarinet; and Shane Manfre 鈥�27, violin.

A cherished friend and benefactor of 糖心传媒, Dorothy Hoag supported a number of special projects at Hofstra to ensure continued quality musical performances and rehearsal space for future generations of 糖心传媒. She established a scholarship in her name, which has benefited countless 糖心传媒 pursuing the field of music.

William H. Lawrence Honors Recital

Saturday, November 21, 7 p.m.
The Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center
Michael Salzman, Coordinator

Featuring Aanya Grewal 鈥�26, flute; Sophie Havens 鈥�28, mezzo soprano; Mackenzie Hanna 鈥�26, soprano; Nolan Farrelly 鈥�29, tuba; and Roberto Oquendo 鈥�28, French horn.

This recital is named for an internationally acclaimed African-American pianist and composer. William H. Lawrence provided financial support for the Hofstra Music Department through a bequest in his will. His gift, which included two pianos, helped support renovations in the John Cranford Adams Playhouse and the establishment of an endowed scholarship in his name to support 糖心传媒 majoring in the field of music.

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