BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Prior Performing Arts Center - ECPv6.9.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Prior Performing Arts Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T143607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T192625Z UID:2176-1730228400-1730228400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Johann Vexo\, organ DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Johann Vexo\, organ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJohann Vexo is the organist for the Cathedral of Nancy\, France. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 29\, 20247:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/johann-vexo-organ/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/johann-vexo-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240827T183449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T235242Z UID:2272-1730894400-1730894400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Series | Children of Shadow and Light DESCRIPTION:Department of Music | Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n Children of Shadow and Light\n \n \n \n \n \n Sergio Muñoz Leiva\, viola\nMatt Jaskot\, piano\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChildhood: a time of innocence\, joy\, and promise. It is because of these associations that the suffering and loss of children seem more poignant and tragic. \nViolist Sergio Muñoz Leiva and pianist Matthew Jaskot present chamber music inspired by children and the complex emotions that arise when childhood intersects with war\, social injustice\, and death. Lighthearted compositions by Chick Corea (excerpts from Children’s Songs) and Robert Schumann (excerpts from Kinderszenen) are contrasted by music by Mary Kouyoumdjian (A Boy and a Makeshift Toy)\, Victor Jara (Luchín)\, and Jaskot (Still\, You Bloom in my Heart\, world premiere).  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 6\, 202412:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe BeehiveThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/children-of-shadow-and-light/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – The Beehive –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/children-light-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T124000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T124000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T144321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172334Z UID:2179-1731415200-1731415200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series: Ezequiel Menendez\, organ DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Ezequiel Menendez\, organ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe organist is an Artist-in-Residence at College of the Holy Cross and Director of Music of the Archdiocese of Hartford\, CT. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 202412:40 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/ezequiel-menendez-organ/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/menendez-organ-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240912T164705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172410Z UID:2306-1731528000-1731528000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin the Holy Cross Orchestra for “Dances\, Marches and Dreams.” This program spans over 300 years of musical history\, featuring compositions from 1713 to 2022. Experience the diverse dreamlike worlds created by composers across different cultures and eras. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into how these composers have interpreted themes of dance\, celebration\, and imagination through their artistic perspectives. \nProgram includes works by Bach\, Mozart\, Suppé\, Respighi\, Whitacre\, Oguntola\, and more. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 13\, 20248:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-orchestra/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/holy-cross-orchestra-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T144939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172506Z UID:2181-1731686400-1731686400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:End of Semester Student Recitals DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n End of Semester Student Recitals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nStudents who participated in the private lesson program will perform the works they studied during the semester. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 15\, 20244:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/student-recitals/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/student-recital-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T145434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172532Z UID:2185-1732039200-1732039200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Chamber Music Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Chamber Music Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChamber music is played by small ensembles of two or more players such as duos\, trios\, quartets\, etc.\, where every part is played by a single performer. Its intimate setting creates a process that is democratic\, participative\, and that across history has been compared to a conversation among friends. This recital features the students who participate in the Chamber Music course as they perform the works they have studied during the semester. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 19\, 20246:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/chamber-music-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chamber-music-recital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T153118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172733Z UID:2193-1732132800-1732132800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Brooks and Organ Scholars Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Brooks and Organ Scholars Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Brooks Scholarship is a four-year\, full tuition scholarship offered to a music major or double major in music and another discipline. They demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in their area of musical study as well as significant academic achievement. The Department of Music is proud to present a concert featuring the Brooks and Organ Scholars\, our most accomplished student artists. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 20\, 20248:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/brooks-and-organ-scholars-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dept-of-music-temp-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T145902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172757Z UID:2187-1732219200-1732219200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble will perform American Jazz standards under the direction of Mike Monaghan. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 20248:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/holy-cross-jazz-ensemble.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240912T165221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172904Z UID:2308-1732460400-1732460400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wind Ensemble | Earth Songs DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Wind Ensemble | Earth Songs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin the Holy Cross Wind Ensemble for a musical journey inspired by the beauty of the earth. \nExperience diverse climates and locations\, from the serene Alaskan snow to the sound of a gentle rain which the audience will help create. The program features Frank Ticheli’s “Earth Song\,” described by the composer as “a cry and a prayer for peace\,” along with additional works by Whitacre\, Hall\, Ives\, Iannaccone\, Balmages\, and others. \nThis concert will be an exploration and celebration of our beautiful planet. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 24\, 20243:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-wind-ensemble-earth-songs/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wind-ensemble-landscape.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20241114T143142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T144623Z UID:2612-1732536000-1732536000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Inspired by Blue DESCRIPTION:Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery; Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance\n \n \n \n \n \n Inspired By Blue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for a performance of compositions by students in Professor Matthew Jaskot’s Composition/Songwriting course and dances from students in Professor Jimena Bermejo’s Body Stories. These works are inspired by the current gallery exhibition Blue Profundity: Contemporary Artists Revisit a Color.  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 25\, 202412:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIris & B. Gerald Cantor Art GalleryThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/inspired-by-blue/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Cantor Art Gallery –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Cantor Art Gallery,Department of Music,Department of Theatre & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/inspired-by-blue-ignite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T153552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T172935Z UID:2195-1733256000-1733256000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Laptop Ensemble Federation DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Laptop Ensemble Federation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDesigned as an experiential\, hands-on learning environment\, MUSC 242: Coding Music welcomes all majors interested in sound synthesis\, DIY instrument design\, and collaborative performance of live electronic music. The end-of-the semester concert will showcase final student projects written for the class. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 3\, 20248:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBooth Media LabPrior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-laptop-ensemble-federation/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Booth Media Lab –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/holy-cross-laptop-ensemble-federation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135001 CREATED:20240717T150942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T173002Z UID:2191-1733428800-1733428800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPlease join us for the College’s Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. \nThe service will take place in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel on Thursday\, December 5 at 8:00 PM. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 5\, 20248:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/advent-festival-of-lessons-and-carols/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/advent-lessons-carols.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T201911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T155404Z UID:3109-1738065600-1738065600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Bala Brass Quintet DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Bala Brass Quintet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe award-winning Bala Chamber Brass presents a variety of original music for brass quintet\, featuring both staples of the repertoire and lesser-known works. Pieces include Victor Ewald’s Quintet No. 3\, and works by Anthony Plog\, Kevin McKee\, and Canadian composer Ian McDougall. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/bala-brass-quintet/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bala-brass-quintet-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250122T162900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T162919Z UID:3457-1739458800-1739458800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Irish Music Hour DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Irish Music Hour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDiarmuid Ó Meachair (button accordion & melodeon) and Matt Mulqueen (piano) will perform a program featuring the music of PJ Conlon (1920s\, New York) and Joe Derrane (1940s\, Boston). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPeter Conlon\, the king of the melodeon was Peter James “PJ” Conlon\, an immigrant born in 1892 near Milltown\, County Galway who recorded some fifty commercial recordings between 1917 and 1929. PJ’s eldest sister Mary Ellen also played the melodeon and recorded a 78 rpm disc of her own in 1923. \nConlon began his recording career playing a German-made instrument like that used by John Kimmel but later switched to a more powerful eight-voice accordion from Baldoni Bartoli\, an Italian-American firm whose instruments became the preferred choice among Irish-American “box” players. He played at a fast pace but always in complete control\, and with a penchant for ornamentation and melodic variation. The Depression put an end to his recording career\, but Conlon continued to perform in bars and dance halls. A benefit concert was organized for him in 1935 at the fiddler James Morrison’s Celtic Hall in west Harlem. Though he lived until 1967\, Conlon was not musically active after 1951. His influence on later Irish players was immense and it could well be said that modern traditional Irish style on the button accordion started with P.J. Conlon. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoe Derrane electrified the world of Irish music back in the late 1940s when as a high school senior he recorded eight solo 78-rpm shellac discs for Boston’s Copley Records on the D/C# two-row button accordion. Through his recordings and performances\, this native Bostonian defined the state of the art in Irish-American button accordion playing. \nThe Boston-born son of Irish immigrants\, Joe Derrane was among the finest button accordionists in the history of Irish music. He was also a somewhat elusive legend in the genre. \nAfter recording during the 1940s and ‘50s\, he disappeared from the traditional music circuit for thirty-five years\, popping up again in 1994 at the Irish Folk Festival at Wolf Trap.  \nIn 2004 Derrane received one of the highest honors for a traditional musician: the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feb 13\, 20253:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/irish-music-hour/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/irish-music-hour-meachair-mulqueen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T202723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T202723Z UID:3117-1739905200-1739905200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Members of the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Members of the Worcester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nKristjon Imperio\, Trisha Snyder and Jonathan Bezdegian\nThe 2025 Chapel Artist Series continues with this exciting program of works by Bach\, Buxtehude and Mendelssohn performed by local organists in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 18\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-members-of-the-worcester-chapter-of-the-american-guild-of-organists/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chapel-artist-series-organ-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T203752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T203836Z UID:3125-1739966400-1739966400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Series | Selections of Light and Dark: The Evolution Of The String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Selections of Light and Dark: The Evolution Of The String Quartet\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEmerson Lyons\, violin\nEmily Seiler\, violin\nSergio Muñoz Leiva\, viola\nJulianna Stratton\, cello\nThis program includes the first movements of Haydn’s Sunrise Quartet\, Mozart’s Dissonance Quartet\, and Schubert’s Death and The Maiden Quartet.  \nThese selections trace the evolution of the string quartet\, from Haydn’s radiant classical ideals to Schubert’s dramatic expressiveness\, and demonstrate the development of the string quartet through the 18th and 19th centuries. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n February 19\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe BeehiveThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-series-selections-of-light-and-dark-the-evolution-of-the-string-quartet/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – The Beehive –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/string-quartet-selections-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T204309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T162337Z UID:3132-1740600000-1740600000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wind Ensemble & Orchestra | Game On: A Celebration of Video Game Music DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Wind Ensemble & Orchestra\n \n \n \n \n \n Game On: A Celebration of Video Game Music\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nVideo game music often transcends its digital origins\, offering timeless themes and otherworldly places. \nOn February 26\, The Holy Cross Wind Ensemble and Orchestra will present a joint concert featuring iconic melodies from the video game industry. This program will include classics like The Legend of Zelda\, Halo\, and Super Mario\, along with selections from lesser-known titles. \nThe performance will explore the deep connections between video game music and its classical and cinematic influences. Several pieces will be enhanced by multimedia displays\, immersing the audience even further into the worlds of these games. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feberuary 26\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-wind-ensemble-and-orchestra-concert/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wind-ensemble-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T160406Z UID:3142-1741719600-1741719600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Matthew Luca DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew Luca\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar ‘22\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRising star (and soon to be Dr.) Matthew Luca will perform an organ program with works by Buxtehude\, Scheid\, Bach and Reubke as part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series at the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCan’t join in person? Join a live stream of the performance via the YouTube link below:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 11\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-matthew-luca/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/matt-luca-organ-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250122T163613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164319Z UID:3463-1742914800-1742914800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Irish Music Hour DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Irish Music Hour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDiarmuid Ó Meachair (button accordion & melodeon) and Nathan Gourley (guitar) perform the music of the Dwyer family from The Beara Peninsula in West Cork\, Ireland. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Dwyer brothers\, John\, Richard\, Finbarr\, and Michael\, came from a musical family of nine children. Their father played the fiddle and their mother played accordion. Brothers Michael and Finbarr\, who died in 1997 and 2014 respectively\, were musicians and composers. Richard\, also a musician and composer\, now lives in Ennis\, Co. Clare. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mar 25\, 20253:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/irish-music-hour-mar-25/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/irish-music-hour-mar-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T210403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T210404Z UID:3148-1742929200-1742929200@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Gavin Klein\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Gavin Klein\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar ‘26\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHoly Cross Organ Scholar Gavin Klein (Class of ‘26) will perform works by Buxtehude\, Bach\, Mendelssohn\, and Reger for the Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series at the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 25\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-gavin-klein-holy-cross-organ-scholar/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gavin-klein-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250106T202029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T202029Z UID:3311-1742990400-1742990400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Two Piano Mini-Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Two Piano Mini Extravaganza\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis concert celebrates the two remarkable Steinway D pianos housed in Luth Concert Hall with performances by Music Department students and faculty. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 26\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-two-piano-mini-extravaganza/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/luth-concert-hall-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T211125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211125Z UID:3153-1743192000-1743192000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome Piano Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome Piano Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nIn this one-hour recital\, pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome invites you on a captivating journey through time and sound\, exploring the evolution of The Prelude. \nFrom its origins as a simple introduction in Bach’s day\, to the rich and varied forms it has taken across centuries\, this intimate program weaves together history and music\, illuminating the transformations of the prelude from the Baroque to the present. \nThrough Sonya’s insightful commentary\, you will be guided to a deeper\, personal connection with the genre’s remarkable journey. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 28\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/sonya-ovrutsky-fensome-piano-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sonya-piano-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T211632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T211632Z UID:3159-1743264000-1743264000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross College Choir DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross College Choir\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Holy Cross College Choir presents a program inspired by Gerald Gould’s poem “Wander-Thirst\,” featuring a setting by Florence Price. \nThe program explores themes and images present in the poetry pertaining to a thirst for adventure\, beautiful landscapes\, and personal transformation through the lens of choral music by 20th-century American composers. \n Celebrated selections include works by Moses Hogan\, Rollo Dilworth\, Margaret Bonds\, and Morten Lauridsen. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 29\, 20254:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-college-choir/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/holy-cross-college-choir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T212210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154041Z UID:3165-1743537600-1743537600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Brooks & Organ Scholars Concert DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Brooks Scholars Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe Brooks and Organ Scholarships are four-year\, full tuition scholarships offered to a music major or double major in Music and another discipline. These students demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in their area of musical study as well as significant academic achievement. \nThe Department of Music is proud to present this concert featuring the Brooks and Organ Scholars\, its most accomplished student artists. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 1\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/brooks-scholars-concert/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brooks-and-organ-scholars-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250122T164136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T194003Z UID:3470-1744122600-1744122600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Irish Music Concert | Diarmuid Ó Meachair & Friends DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Irish Music Concert: Diarmuid Ó Meachair & Friends\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDiarmuid Ó Meachair (button accordion & melodeon) performs with friends Seamus Noonan (flute)\, Joe de Georgeo & Ellie Egan (fiddle)\, and Simon Lace (guitar). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apr 8\, 20252:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/irish-music-concert-diarmuid-o-meachair-friends/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/irish-music-april-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250122T164752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164810Z UID:3478-1744142400-1744142400@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Piano Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Piano Studio Recital\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening of diverse repertoire performed by the talented students of the College of the Holy Cross Piano Department. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apr 8\, 20258:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBrooks Concert Hall URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/piano-studio-recital/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Brooks Concert Hall\, 1 College St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brooks-hall-web-recital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T213034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T124108Z UID:3172-1744563600-1744563600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chamber Singers DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chamber Singers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nChamber Singers presents a program of music centered around Holy Week. \nComposers have been inspired throughout history by this most spiritually charged week in the Christian liturgical calendar. Musical selections reflect the solemnity and contemplation inspired by the biblical texts describing the events preceding the crucifixion and include settings of Miserere mei Deus\, Ubi Caritas\, Wondrous Love\, Crucifixus\, and the celebrated Easter Cantata by J.S. Bach\, Christ lag in Todes Banden. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 13\, 20255:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chamber-singers/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/chamber-singers-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20250122T165016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T155002Z UID:3178-1744659000-1744659000@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:CANCELED: Bala Brass Quartet DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Bala Brass Quartet\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTHIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELED.  \nThe award-winning Bala Chamber Brass presents their second concert of the season\, featuring two new works for brass quintet by Holy Cross faculty composers Chris Arrell and Matthew Jaskot. Other pieces include Morley Calvert’s Suite from the Monteregian Hills\, and Robert Bradshaw’s “Right Then. Same Time Tomorrow?” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 14\, 20257:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLuth Concert HallThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/bala-brass-quartet/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – Luth Concert Hall –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/new-bala-brass-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T214147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214147Z UID:3182-1744743600-1744743600@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series | Jessica Nguyen\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Nguyen\, Holy Cross Organ Scholar ‘28\n \n \n \n \n \n Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHoly Cross Organ Scholar Jessica Nguyen (Class of 2028) will perform her first recital at Holy Cross featuring works by Da Grigny\, Mendelssohn\, Bohm\, and Bach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 15\, 20257:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nSt. Joseph Memorial Chapel URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/holy-cross-chapel-artist-series-jessica-nguyen-holy-cross-organ-scholar/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – St. Joseph Memorial Chapel –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jessica-nguyen-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T135002 CREATED:20241219T214825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214940Z UID:3188-1744804800-1744804800@priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert Series | The Late 20th Century Piano Music of Japan: Contrasts in Modern DESCRIPTION:Department of Music\n \n \n \n \n \n The Late 20th Century Piano Music of Japan: Contrasts in Modern\n \n \n \n \n \n Lunchtime Concert Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nUlysses Loken\, piano\nThe Messiaen-influenced harmonic and gestural language of Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996) is set against the elegant modal counterpoint of Takashi Yoshimatsu (b. 1953)\, with influences of Bach\, Satie\, jazz\, and progressive rock. \nTakemitsu’s Rain Tree Sketch (1982) and Rain Tree Sketch II – In Memoriam Olivier Messiaen (1992)\, written in his mature compositional language\, melds western classical music with Japanese aesthetics and traditions. The concept of ma\, of empty space\, influences the structure and sound of these pieces. \nYoshimatsu describes the Pleiades Dances IV (1992) as “a new form of preludes for the modern piano.” This set is a study of pedal points\, the subtle counterpoint dancing around the fixed notes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n April 16\, 202512:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free Entry \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe BeehiveThe Prior Performing Arts Center URL:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/event/lunchtime-concert-series-the-late-20th-century-piano-music-of-japan-contrasts-in-modern/ LOCATION:DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC – The Beehive –\, 1 College St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States CATEGORIES:Department of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ulysses-loken-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR