Concerts and Events
Please note, Skinner Hall of Music and the VC Chapel are currently closed to the public—the only way to view these events live is on our webcast page.
Spring 2021 Virtual Recitals Schedule
| April 2021 | |
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| Sun, Apr 18, 1:30pm | Senior Recital: Susannah Karron, soprano |
Featuring music from the Baroque period, Schubert, Copland, and others. |
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| Sun, Apr 18, 3:30pm | Senior Recital: Nicholas Christenson, double bass |
Featuring a set of contemporary and baroque music for double bass, followed by another of contemporary jazz. Music by J. S. Bach, Anthony Braxton, François Rabbath, and others. With Griffin Trayner ’22, tenor sax; Jesse Jenkins ’21, piano; Sawyer Bush ’22, guitar; Chris Triggs ’21, alto sax; Prashit Parikh ’21, drums, tabla; Alex Barnard ’21, electronics. |
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| Sat, Apr 24, 1:00pm | Senior Recital: Emma Stovicek, soprano |
An afternoon of vocal music from around the globe, with particular focuses on German lieder, French and Italian arias, and English cabaret songs. Featuring works by Debussy, Britten, Dvořák, Brahms, and others. Assisted by Susan Brown, piano. |
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| Sat, Apr 24, 3:00pm | Senior Recital: Rachel Salvador, soprano |
Assisted by David Alpher, piano. |
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| May 2021 | |
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| Sun, May 2, 2:30pm | Senior Recital: Sydney Amspacher, soprano |
An exploration of the relationship between love and music from the Classical and Romantic periods, through to 20th Century musical theater. Featuring works by Mozart, Donizetti, Bernstein, and others. Assisted by David Alpher, piano. With Dana McRae '22, baritone. |
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| Sat, May 15, 12:00pm | Senior Recital: Abigail Hart Goldman, soprano |
A celebration of theatre, featuring music by Strauss, Sondheim, and others. Assisted by David Alpher, piano. |
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| Sat, May 15, 2:00pm | Senior Recital: Charlotte Waldman, flute |
Music for flute from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Assisted by Marija Ilic, piano. With Natalie Thieke, piano. |
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| Sat, May 15, 4:00pm | Senior Recital: Emma Bauchner, piano |
Featuring music by composers of the 20th century. |
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| Sun, May 16, 12:00pm | Senior Recital: Bryan Smith, baritone |
Assisted by David Alpher, piano. |
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| Sun, May 16, 2:00pm | Senior Recital: Claire Furtwangler |
| Assisted by Marija Ilic, piano. | |
| Sun, May 16, 3:30pm | Senior Recital: Helen Johnson, mezzo-soprano |
Assisted by Susan Brown, piano. |
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| Sat, May 22, 10:00am | Senior Recital: Christopher Triggs, Jazz Saxophone & Flute |
An afternoon of jazz saxophone and flute featuring Christopher Triggs, joined by fellow students on saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Music by jazz greats Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and more. With Griffin Trayner ’22, tenor sax; Jesse Jenkins ’21, piano; Sawyer Bush ’22, guitar; Nicholas Christenson ’21, bass; Prashit Parikh ’21, drums. |
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| Sat, May 22, 12:00pm | Senior Recital: Rachel Walker, mezzo-soprano |
Featuring music of Handel, Schuman, Vaghan Williams, and Finzi. Assisted by David Alpher, piano. |
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| Sat, May 22, 2:00pm | Senior Recital: Susanna Monroe, violin |
*This program has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check back soon for new date/time. An afternoon of violin repertoire throughout the centuries, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Frank, and Ysaÿe. Assisted by Thomas Sauer, piano. |
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| Sun, May 23, 12:00pm | Senior Recital: Drew Canning, soprano |
Assisted by David Alpher, piano. |
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| Sun, May 23, 2:00pm | Senior Recital: Michelle Kang, organ |
A collection of pieces by Frescobaldi, Buxtehude, J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Demessieux, and more. This performance features music spanning from early periods up to the Modern period. Assisted by Gail Archer. * Note Location: VC Chapel. |
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| Sun, May 23, 3:30pm | Senior Recital: Prashit Parikh, Percussion & Jazz Drums |
| With Griffin Trayner ’22, tenor sax; Jesse Jenkins ’21, piano; Sawyer Bush ’22, guitar; Nicholas Christenson ’21, bass; Christopher Triggs ’21, flute/alto sax. | |
| June 2021 | |
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| Sat, Jun 12, 7:00pm | In Need of Music - A Concert to Honor the Vassar Class of 1951 |
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Programs are subject to change. For further information and up-to-date details on all Vassar College Department of Music concerts, please call (845) 437-7294.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370.