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2025
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2025
March
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week One
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the first week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Matty Shields, Thomas Purello, Tiffanie Cheung, Sydney Smith, Jane Lillard, Maisy Lewis, Lucy Brubaker, and Aisha Odetunde.
One System
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
Professor of Music and Director of Graduate Studies Paula Matthusen presents "One System," an evening of shiny, silver-clad spectacle with laughing, licking, flutes, plants, electronics, and love, featuring Alex Lough '13, Margaret Lancaster, and Juraj Kojs. The evening opens with the audiovisual work winged for the takeoff of submergence co-created by Malia Detar Cheung '25 and Peter V. Swendsen.
Spring Senior Thesis Dance Concert: ReActive Connection
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Senior choreographers present a collection of new works as the culminating project of the dance major.
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Oboedacious
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
The ensemble Oboedacious—featuring Wesleyan Oboe Instructor Libby Van Cleve, John Spencer Camp Professor of Music Neely Bruce on piano, and Kirsten Lipkens on oboe and English horn—will perform their adaptation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in E-flat Major, K. 364 plus other works from their unique repertoire of chamber music works drawn from the 17th century to the present.
WesGuitars in Concert
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
World Music Hall
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
A concert of works for classical guitar under the direction of Cem Duruöz and performed by Liam Calhoun ’26, Jack DeVoe ’26, and Ramey Harper-Mangels ’25, including pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and the world premiere of “Sir Henry's Complaint” by David Hahn.
Senior Recital: Stephanie Monard
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Stephanie Monard ’25. Her concept musical "Schumann" is about the lives of German Romantic composers Robert and Clara Schumann, featuring experimental and interstitial music.
Spring Senior Thesis Dance Concert: ReActive Connection
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Senior choreographers present a collection of new works as the culminating project of the dance major.
April
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week Two
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the second week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Loren Wang, Michael Fadugbagbe, Isabella Koz, Gino Palacios, Jasmin Wong, Spencer Turner, Olivia Snow, and Lena Weiman.
LYD: Film Screening and Conversation with Director Rami Younis and Assistant Professor of Anthropology George Bajalia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
Goldsmith Family Cinema, Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
Goldsmith Family Cinema, Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies
FREE!
The story of the city that once connected Palestine to the world. Film screening followed by a conversation with director Rami Younis and Assistant Professor of Anthropology George Bajalia.
Spring Faculty Dance Concert
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
A collection of new works by Associate Professor of the Practice in Dance Doug Elkins, Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Dewati Rahmayani, and Visiting Instructor in Dance Kellie Lynch.
Senior Recital by Marissa Clauburg
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Marissa Clauburg ’25.
Graduate Recital by Emma Mistele
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 8:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
A recital by graduate music student Emma Mistele.
Senior Recital by Sam Boston [Time to be determined]
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Sam Boston ’25.
Spring Faculty Dance Concert
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
A collection of new works by Associate Professor of the Practice in Dance Doug Elkins, Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Dewati Rahmayani, and Visiting Instructor in Dance Kellie Lynch.
Graduate Recital by Negar Soleymanifar [New Date]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00pm
World Music Hall
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
A recital by graduate music student Negar Soleymanifar.
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week Three
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the first week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Vicky Gong, Will Hardison, Aleah Hurwitz, Alp Yucel, Kerri Belguendovz, Ava Liberace, Beatrice Compomori, and Olivia Gomez.
WesGrooves Social Dance Series: Detroit Line Dancing with Kendra Bostock and DJ Monday Blue
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
Fayerweather Beckham Hall, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
Fayerweather Beckham Hall, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
The first event in the new WesGrooves series of social dance events with a vision to create community connection through rigorous play and creative movement will feature a Detroit soul line dance workshop and party guided by teaching artist and community organizer Kendra Bostock and music from Brooklyn-based DJ Monday Blue from 7pm to 10pm.
Senior Recital by Emerson Jenisch
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Emerson Jenisch ’25.
RaMell Ross and Anna Deavere Smith: Discussion and Screening of Nickel Boys
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
Goldsmith Family Cinema, The Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7:00pm
Goldsmith Family Cinema, The Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
Produced in partnership with Wesleyan's DDC (Digital Design Commons) Productions, this event will feature filmmaker RaMell Ross and playwright, actor, and educator Anna Deavere Smith Hon. ’97, the 2024–2025 CFA Artist in Residence. Ross and Smith will begin the evening with a discussion, followed by a screening of Ross' Academy Award-nominated film Nickel Boys (2024).
Senior Recital by Vahn Kessler
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Vahn Kessler ’25.
AFTERWORDS: assembly—mayfield brooks
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm
Jones Room, Theater Studios, 275 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm
Jones Room, Theater Studios, 275 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
The third event in the AFTERWORDS series of public talks will feature the 2025–2026 CFA Artist in Residence mayfield brooks. Presented in conjunction with the course THEA 275 "All Together Now: Theater and Theatricality" taught by Director of the Center for the Arts and Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Joshua Lubin-Levy '06.
Seed Artists Fantasy Flam: Music from Wesleyan Alumni
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan Drum Instructor Pheeroan akLaff presents an interactive event with several former students who deliver impactful music: Guillermo E. Brown ’98, Trevor Holder '96, Tim Keiper '02, and Jake Nussbaum '10.
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week Four
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the first week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Tracy Wu, Joshua Khoshayev, Sydney Keller, Truly Zanda, Lev Ko, Daniela Stahle, Keren Mikanda, and Leo Keller.
Moon Bounce
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm
Van Vleck Observatory, 96 Foss Hill Drive, Middletown, Connecticut
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm
Van Vleck Observatory, 96 Foss Hill Drive, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
Wesleyan's Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble examines the creative possibilities of reflecting signals off the moon, and transmission arts more broadly, this spring.
Legato Pesante Quartet
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm
World Music Hall
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
Tuba Instructor Steven Wilkinson presents a concert by his Legato Pesante Quartet.
Indonesia in Musical Voyage
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown, Connecticut
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
Ethnomusicologist/composer Andy McGraw PhD '05 and Indonesian composer/professional singer Peni Candra Rini will present their contemporary collaborative works. And composer/performer Neely Bruce, John Spencer Camp Professor of Music, will play "A Fugue for Maeny," and four string players will present the premiere of "A String Quartet for Sumarsam"(for Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music Sumarsam MA '76), compositions inspired by Bruce's personal connection to the Indonesian.
Spring Dance Concert
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Wesleyan students across different class years present new group works focusing on a diversity of techniques, methods, and aesthetic approaches.
Graduate Recital by Hansini Bhasker
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 6:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 6:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
A recital by graduate music student Hansini Bhasker.
Spring Dance Concert
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
Patricelli ’92 Theater, 213 High Street, Middletown
Wesleyan students across different class years present new group works focusing on a diversity of techniques, methods, and aesthetic approaches.
Senior Recital by Jolene Jiang
Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 5:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 5:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Jolene Jiang ’25.
Senior Recital by Cristi Gonzalez
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
A senior recital by music student Cristi Gonzalez ’25.
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week Five
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the first week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Cooper Raposo, Angelina Panarello, Reese Chahal, Pelumi Sokunbi, Pat Watcharapong, Olivia Kaplan, Jules Haberberg, and Sophie Clapacs.
Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Concert
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
The Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra directed by Professor of Music and African American Studies Jay Hoggard ’76, MA ’91, and the Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble, directed by Noah Baerman, present an exciting evening of classic and contemporary jazz repertoire as the start of the 22nd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend.
Bobby Sanabria and Ascensión
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Led by multiple Grammy Award-nominated drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator Bobby Sanabria, his ensemble Ascensión has been critically-acclaimed for its Pan-Latino approach to Latin jazz. This concert is the Connecticut debut of the group, and the conclusion of the 22nd annual Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra Weekend.
Spring Festival of New Theater Works
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:00pm
The Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
The Spring Festival of New Theater Works will feature a staged reading of a new play written by Sierra van Wijk ’25 in partial fulfillment for Honors in Theater.
Reception: Senior Thesis Exhibitions Week Six
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The reception for the first week of the annual Senior Thesis Exhibitions, held from 4pm to 6pm. Featuring works by seniors in the Art Studio Program of Wesleyan’s Department of Art and Art History: Sylvie Moran, Saskia Curry, Billi Newmyer, Sebastian Frowein, Nomi Kuntz, Owen Forbes, Calista Huang, and Noah Shacknai.
WesGrooves Social Dance Series: Salsa Dancing with Las Mariquitas and Latin and Ballroom Club
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Fayerweather Beckham Hall, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Fayerweather Beckham Hall, 55 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
The second event in the new WesGrooves series of social dance events with a vision to create community connection through rigorous play and creative movement will feature a basic salsa dancing lesson from Wesleyan’s Latin and Ballroom Club from 7pm to 7:45pm, followed by a dance party with New York City's queer and trans salsa band Las Mariquitas from 8pm to 10pm.
Students of Yvonne Troxler Piano Recital
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
Students of Piano Instructor Yvonne Troxler perform a concert of works for piano.
May
Beginning Javanese Gamelan Ensemble Spring Concert
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
World Music Hall
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
Beginning students from Wesleyan’s Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, under the direction of Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music Sumarsam MA ’76 and University Professor of Music Harjito, present a spring concert of the classical music of Central Java.
Wesleyan Concert Choir Spring Concert
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
The Wesleyan Concert Choir presents a fall concert featuring both a cappella and accompanied selections from classical and modern choral repertoire under the direction of Nadya Potemkina, Director of Private Lessons and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music and of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.
The Moors
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
The Moors (2017) by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. This Wesleyan production will be directed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Alex Keegan.
Collegium Musicum Spring Concert: Leyli’s Sky—Musical Constellations Across Time
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
Wesleyan’s Collegium Musicum will premiere new pieces that draw on cosmic themes by graduate music student Negar Soleymanifar and Irish composer Seán Doherty during a spring concert under the direction of Jane Alden, Professor of Music, and Chair and Professor of Medieval Studies.
Chamber Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
Students from the Wesleyan chamber music program, under the direction of John Biatowas, perform a fall concert of works by various composers.
Wesleyan University Orchestra Spring Concert
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
The Wesleyan University Orchestra performs under the direction of Nadya Potemkina, Director of Private Lessons and Adjunct Associate Professor of Music and of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies.
The Moors
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
The Moors (2017) by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. This Wesleyan production will be directed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Alex Keegan.
The Moors
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm
CFA Theater
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm
CFA Theater
The Moors (2017) by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. This Wesleyan production will be directed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Alex Keegan.
Javanese Gamelan and Dance Spring Concert
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
World Music Hall
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:30pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
The Wesleyan Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, under the direction of Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music Sumarsam MA ’76 and University Professor of Music Harjito, presents a spring concert of the classical music and dance of Central Java, featuring Visiting Assistant Professor of Dance Dewati Rahmayani from the Royal Palace of Yogyakarta, and the world premiere of two commissioned works by composer Jlin, one of which will be performed live by the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble.
The Moors
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm
CFA Theater
The Moors (2017) by Jen Silverman is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility. This Wesleyan production will be directed by Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater Alex Keegan.
Worlds of Dance Spring Showcase
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan students perform an exciting array of dance styles from a variety of courses, including Javanese Dance, Afro-Brazilian, Hip Hop, Bharata Natyam (South Indian classical), and Introduction to Dance classes.
Korean Drumming and Creative Music Ensemble and Taiko Japanese Drumming Ensemble Spring Concert
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 4:00pm
World Music Hall
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 4:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
A concert by Wesleyan’s Taiko Japanese Drumming Ensemble, directed by Visiting Instructor in Music Fumi Tanakadate, will be followed by a performance from the Korean Drumming and Creative Music Ensemble, directed by Assistant Professor of the Practice in Music Jin Hi Kim.
Re-imagining Dante’s Inferno: Prison, Social Justice, and the Arts
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan students will collaborate with formerly incarcerated men and women in a presentation of theater, rap, gospel music, and spoken word poetry. The performance will feature rap poet BL Shirelle and gospel singer Debra Taylor.
Ebony Singers Spring Concert
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
The Wesleyan University Ebony Singers present an inspirational evening of traditional and contemporary gospel music under the direction of Marichal Monts ’85.
South Indian Music Student Spring Recital
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm
World Music Hall
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
Students of Adjunct Associate Professors of Music and Global South Asian Studies B. Balasubrahmaniyan and David Nelson PhD ’91 and graduate music student Hansini Bhasker perform their spring semester recital of vocal music, spoken rhythms (solkattu), and drumming from the Karnatak tradition of South India.
WesWinds Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
The Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble (WesWinds) performs a spring concert featuring a selection of concert band literature including contemporary American works under the direction of Salvatore LaRusso.
Wesleyan Organ Studio Spring Concert: Piping Performance
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30pm
Memorial Chapel, 221 High Street, Middletown
FREE!
Students of Assistant Professor of Music and University Organist Alcee Chriss present a recital of organ music.
Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan’s Chinese Music Ensemble, under the direction of Chia-Yu Joy Lu, presents a spring concert highlighting their repertoire of traditional and contemporary Chinese and Taiwanese works.
Toneburst Electroextravaganza
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8:30pm
World Music Hall
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8:30pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan’s Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Graduate Studies Paula Matthusen, performs new works written for and by the ensemble.
West African Drumming and Dance Concert
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00pm
CFA Green (Rain site: Crowell Concert Hall)
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00pm
CFA Green (Rain site: Crowell Concert Hall)
FREE!
An invigorating performance filled with the rhythms of West Africa, featuring Assistant Professor of Music John Dankwa PhD ’18 and Associate Professor of Dance Iddi Saaka joined by students in West African music and dance classes.
African Pop Music
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:00pm
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
FREE!
Wesleyan’s African Pop Music Band, directed by Assistant Professor of Music John Dankwa, present an invigorating performance of contemporary African music.
Sprung and Flung: Featuring the Methods of Improvisation Ensemble and Experiments in Sound and Technology Collective [NEW DATE AND TIME]
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00pm
World Music Hall
FREE!
Students in the course MUSC 224 Experiments in Sound and Technology present a concert under the direction of Professor and Chair of the Music Department and Director of the Electronic Music and Recording Studios Ron Kuivila '77.
Moon Bounce
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm
Van Vleck Observatory, 96 Foss Hill Drive, Middletown, Connecticut
Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm
Van Vleck Observatory, 96 Foss Hill Drive, Middletown, Connecticut
FREE!
Wesleyan's Toneburst Laptop and Electronic Arts Ensemble examines the creative possibilities of reflecting signals off the moon, and transmission arts more broadly, this spring.
Balalaika Music in America (Date and time to be determined)
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm
Olin Library, 252 Church Street, Middletown
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm
Olin Library, 252 Church Street, Middletown
FREE!
Please note this event is moving to Wesleyan's Reunion + Commencement Weekend in May.
A talk by PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Anya Shatilova MA ’20 about her research into balalaika (Russian plucked lute) ensembles in the United States and related archival collections in Wesleyan’s World Music Archives and Music Library.
A talk by PhD candidate in ethnomusicology Anya Shatilova MA ’20 about her research into balalaika (Russian plucked lute) ensembles in the United States and related archival collections in Wesleyan’s World Music Archives and Music Library.
Selections from the 2025 Senior Theses in Studio Art Exhibition Reception
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:30pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:30pm
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
FREE!
The Department of Art and Art History’s Art Studio Program will host a reception with remarks at 3pm. This event is part of Reunion + Commencement Weekend.
