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Up Close and Personal

May 3rd, 2018

Parrish Parlor comes alive with the sound of music thanks to the Lunch Hour Concert Series. Read More: Up Close and Personal

Listen: Gamelan Semara Santi Celebrates 20th Season

April 30th, 2018

Founded by music professor Tom Whitman ‘82, the percussion ensemble performs gamelan, which originates from the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java. Read More: Listen: Gamelan Semara Santi Celebrates 20th Season

Premieres of Long-Lost Music, Iconic Film Tell New Story of Nazi-Occupied Poland

March 20th, 2018

Associate Professor of Music Barbara Milewski (left) and Mackenzie Pierce '11 are bringing new attention to Polish composer Roman Palester's life and works. Read More: Premieres of Long-Lost Music, Iconic Film Tell New Story of Nazi-Occupied Poland

Student Conductors Take Spotlight at Chamber Orchestra First Editions

September 22nd, 2016

“An opportunity to collaborate with a professional orchestra is rare for student conductors, especially undergraduates,” says Andrew Kim '18, one of three students who will conduct at this weekend's concerts. Read More: Student Conductors Take Spotlight at Chamber Orchestra First Editions

Watch: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Provides Opera with Context and Color

April 19th, 2016

“We wanted to put works of classical art, the Aeneid, and the opera in conversation,” says Austen Van Burns ’17, of the efforts to generate interest in and understanding of the forthcoming production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Read More: Watch: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Provides Opera with Context and Color

Balancing Act

March 31st, 2016

Students, alumni, and professional musicians are collaborating to stage Stravinsky’s “Soldier” and Other Tales, one of the most complex and colorful productions in recent College history. Read More: Balancing Act

Music Professor James Freeman to Debut New Orchestra This Weekend

February 17th, 2016

With First Editions, Freeman weaves student performers with renowned professionals to explore the early works of Mozart and two new compositions. Read More: Music Professor James Freeman to Debut New Orchestra This Weekend

Yule Ball Returns with Special Guest Amy Vachal '11

February 2nd, 2016

Vachal's well-received solo performance was her first since reaching the semifinals on NBC's The Voice in December. Read More: Yule Ball Returns with Special Guest Amy Vachal '11

Watch: 'Chopin Without Piano' at Swarthmore

October 16th, 2015

Thanks to a community-wide effort, anticipation on campus builds for the North American debut of a production that comes to the U.S. from Poland. Read More: Watch: 'Chopin Without Piano' at Swarthmore

"Crumb@85" Celebration Strikes Several High Notes

April 5th, 2015

The Orchestra 2001 event, Professor of Emeritus of Music James Freeman's last as artistic director, featured a performance of composer George Crumb's classic Music for a Summer Evening. Read More: "Crumb@85" Celebration Strikes Several High Notes

Watch: Swarthmore Orchestra plays Brahms

July 16th, 2013

The Alumni Gospel Choir performs at Arts Weekend

Listen: Alumni Gospel Choir

April 24th, 2013

Hear the Alumni Gospel Choir sing "Joyful, Joyful" from their annual concert - always one of the most anticipated events of the spring semester. Read More: Listen: Alumni Gospel Choir

Listen: Student Wind Quintet Performs in Bell Tower

April 19th, 2013

The group, playing Anton Reicha's "Wind Quintet in E-flat Major, op. 88, no. 2," took advantage of the Bell Tower's ideal acoustic setting. Read More: Listen: Student Wind Quintet Performs in Bell Tower