| The
Performing Arts Center (PAC), with more than 180 events and 50,000 patrons a year,
is proud of the contribution it makes to the cultural vitality of Buffalo State
College and Western New York. The
PAC hosts the Great Performers series, which features new and established artists
from a variety of musical styles and genres, as well as Artsplorations, a series
of performances for young audiences. In
addition, Buffalo State's Music Department presents several performances a semester
at the PAC, including classical, ensemble, choral, and recital programs. Community
groups such as the Erie County Wind Ensemble, Buffalo Opera Unlimited and the
Buffalo City Ballet frequently host performances at the PAC. 
2007-2008 Season
February
2008 An
Evening of Piano and Percussion Chamber Music
Because
of its technical and logistical complexity, Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion,
by the Hungarian composer Bˇla Bart—k, is rarely performed. On February 7 this
seminal work will be performed by assistant professor Bryan Boyce (piano), accompanist
Ivan Docenko Jr. (piano), and associate professor and chair Bradley Fuster (percussion)
of the Buffalo State College Music Department and Dinesh Joseph, assistant principal
timpanist with the BPO. The program will also include Rachmaninoff’s enchanting
Suite No. 2, Opus 17, for Two Pianos, Four Hands. Everyone is invited
to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Thursday, February 07, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Dance:
Rituals In Experience
The Buffalo
City Ballet, along with Janet Reed and Dancers, present a mixed repertoire of
modern dance and ballet. Tickets are available at the Rockwell Hall box office
or charge by phone at (716) 878-3005.
Performance(s):
Saturday, February 16, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 17, 2008: 3:00 p.m.
Wind
Ensemble Concert
The ensemble, comprised
of some of Buffalo State's finest musicians, will perform under the direction
of Dr. Ricky Fleming. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Thursday, February
21, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Dervish
Irish music fans who loved Altan, Solas and Danu, don’t
miss this concert by Ireland’s superstars of traditional music. Cathy Jordan’s
distinctive and expressive voice is backed by fiddle, mandola, flutes, guitars,
accordion, harmonica, bouzouki and other instruments. Dervish’s charming
lyrics of life and love, along with inspiring melodies, lift audience members
from their seats. Tickets on sale now by calling (716)878-3005 or online at www.ticketguys.com/buffalostate.
Performance:
Friday, February
22, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Jazz
Ensemble Concert
The 20-piece ensemble,
comprised of some of Buffalo State's finest musicians, will perform under the
direction of Dr. Ricky Fleming. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Saturday, February
23, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Student
Recital: Lindsay Whelan
Student Lindsay Whelan
performs a percussion recital. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Thursday, February 28,
2008: 8:00 p.m. March
2008
The
Music Man
St. Joseph Collegiate Institute
presents their annual student musical. This year features the Broadway hit The
Music Man with such memorable songs as “Seventy-six Trombones”
and “Till There Was You.” For more information or to order tickets,
please call St. Joseph Collegiate Institute at 874-4955.
Performance(s):
Friday, March 07, 2008: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 08, 2008: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday,
March 09, 2008: 2:00 p.m.
Rockwell
Brass Concert
Enjoy a concert by the Rockwell
Brass, a quintet featuring tuba, trombone, french horn, and trumpets. Everyone
is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Wednesday, March 12, 2008: 8:00 p.m.
Chamber
Choir and Buffalo State Chorale Concert
The
Buffalo State Chamber Choir and Buffalo State Chorale perform under the direction
of Dr. Thomas Witakowski. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Sunday, March 16,
2008: 3:00 p.m.
Student
Recital: Aurora Boneberg
Student Aurora
Boneberg performs a vocal recital. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008:
8:00 p.m. May
2008
Buffalo State Honors Band
Concert
Buffalo State Honors band concert.
Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.
Performance:
Sunday, May 04, 2008: 4:00 p.m.
Box
Office: Hours: M-F 9am-5pm
716-878-3005 |
