FetterFest
Celebrating 50 years of the Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program
The Swarthmore College Department of Music will celebrate 50 years of the Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program during Garnet Weekend 2025, which is also the 100th anniversary of Elizabeth Pollard Fetter's graduation from the College. Our weekend celebration will kick off on Friday, October 24th with an evening performance by the Brentano String Quartet (including Serena Canin '88) and reception and will be followed by a day of music making opportunities across campus on Saturday, October 25.
Here is a full list of performances!
Friday, October 24th
Brentano String Quartet Masterclass
12-2pm in Lang Concert Hall
Brentano String Quartet Concert
8pm in Lang Concert Hall with reception to follow
Saturday, October 25th
Pre-McCabe Lecture Performance
10:30am-11am in LPAC Lobby
Lunch Hour Concert
12pm in Dining and Community Commons
Drop-In and Sing! Join fellow Swat singers across generations for an opportunity to sing a variety of beloved choral pieces in a casual setting! All are welcome, though prior choral experience and familiarity with sheet music are encouraged. Please send any requests to Nathan Reiff (nreiff1@swarthmore.edu) by Thursday, Oct. 23—we'll do our best to accommodate them!
1-2pm in Presser Room
Pre-President's Address Performance
1:30-2pm in LPAC Lobby
Members of the Chroma Quartet with special guest David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, perform selections from Alexander Borodin's String Quartet no. 2
3pm in Lang Concert Hall
Dinner in Dining and Community Commons
Fetter Chamber Music Concert
7pm in Lang Concert Hall with reception to follow
