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Chapman University Singers Collaborate in Britten’s War Requiem

October 21, 2013 by | Music

Under the direction of Stephen Coker, the University Singers will join conductor Maestro James Conlon, internationally renowned soloists, and massed southern California university choirs and orchestras in two performances of Britten’s monumental masterpiece, War Requiem .  One of music’s greatest anti-war statements, Britten’s masterpiece poignantly combines the moving WWI poetry of Wilfred Owen with the Catholic

President’s Piano Series Preview

October 21, 2013 by | CoPA News

The President’s Piano Series was founded in 2011 with the mission of providing access to acclaimed pianists for both the Southern California community and the students of Chapman University. Under the artistic direction of Grace Fong, each year the President’s Piano Series presents internationally acclaimed pianists and ensembles from throughout the world that perform both

Save the Date for the 50th Annual Holiday Wassail Banquet and Concert

October 9, 2013 by | CoPA News

 On December 6-7, join us for the 50th Annual Holiday Wassail Banquet & Concert, featuring a Hallelujah Chorus Sing-A-Long Finale conducted by founding dean William D. Hall! This anniversary performance is presented by the University Women’s Choir, Angel Vázquez-Ramos, Conductor; University Choir and University Singers, Stephen Coker, Conductor; and the Chapman Orchestra, Daniel Alfred Wachs,

Efrain Solis ’11 Announced As Adler Fellow

October 7, 2013 by | CoPA News

San Francsico Opera website has announced their  2014 Adler Fellows – among them is Efrain Solis ’11!  The Adler Fellowship Program is a performance-oriented residency offering advanced young artists intensive individual training, coaching, professional seminars and a wide range of performance opportunities throughout their fellowship. The Adler Fellows are selected from the young artists who

Music Professor Wins Composition Competition

September 25, 2013 by | CoPA News

Vera Ivanova, assistant professor of music, has won the 2013 Earplay Donald Aird Composers Competition with her composition for piano “Three Studies in Uneven Meters.” The prize comes with a monetary award and a performance of the winning composition at the closing concert of the Earplay ensemble’s 2013-2014 season on May 19th, 2014

Music Alum Launches Orchestra and Singers

September 19, 2013 by | CoPA News

Nove Deypalan ’08 has launched the Walnut Valley Symphony Orchestra & Master Chorale  and the all-professional Nove Deypalan Singers. The world-premiere concert of the Nove Deypalan Singers is October 12 at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena.  The all-professional singers are world-class concert artists who were and/or presently affiliated with famous institutions such as, the LA Opera, LA

Celebrate Homecoming With the Big Band

September 17, 2013 by | CoPA News

The Big Band Bubbly Brunch will feature Chapman’s newest and brightest stars: our very own Big Band, under the direction of Albert Alva.  A cross between Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr., this ensemble will leave you wanting more.  The Big Band Bubbly Brunch is October 6 in the Attallah Piazza and is

Opera Chapman Presents “Gems of the Bel Canto Era”

September 17, 2013 by | CoPA News

In the early 19th century, Italian opera was dominated by three immensely talented and popular composers:  Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini.  These men knew exactly what their audiences wanted to hear and delivered it in abundance.  ”Gems of the Bel Canto Era” will feature scenes, arias and duets from Bellini’s Il Pirata, La Sonnambula and

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