Campus Event: School of Music

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS

Songs of Faith IISunday, Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m. | Our Lady of Victory Catholic ChurchMark L. Lusk, Professor of Trombone at Penn State for the last 37 years, will be presenting a very special and meaningful concert along with pianist, Kathy Gattuso Cinatl and guitarist/trombonist Paul Leskowicz. This ensemble will joined by special guests; organist Freda Crummey, keyboardist Beth Smith, trombonist/bassist James Gates, and vocalists Mary Leskowicz and Kaitlyn Lusk.Duo Cintura-GerolinSunday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. | Recital HallPietro Cintura (guitar) and Marco Gerolin (accordion) studied at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. This duo of young artists from Italy will perform a captivating concert of music by Astor Piazzola, and others, providing the audience with an unforgettable musical experience.Common Hour

  • Friday, Sep. 1, 2:30 p.m. | Recital Hall
  • Friday, Sep. 8, 2:30 p.m. | Recital Hall

Trombone Labor Days

  • All My Friends Are Trombone PlayersSunday, Sep. 3, 4 p.m. | Esber Rehearsal HallFeaturing members of the Penn State Trombone Studio with Professor Mark Lusk.
  • Guest Artist Recital: GH4tetSunday, Sep. 3, 7:30 p.m. | Esber Rehearsal HallFeaturing Gabriel Herrera, Penn State’s latest Jazz TA and graduate trombone student, performing with his New York quartet.
  • Conversation with Dr. John MarcellusMonday, Sep. 4, 1 p.m. | Recital HallDr. John Marcellus was appointed Professor and director of the Eastman Trombone Choir in 1978 after a worldwide search to carry on the legacy of Eastman’s legendary Professor of Trombone, Emory Remington (1922-1972), the “Chief.” “Doc” Marcellus is internationally known as a soloist for his performances and recordings as Principal Trombone of the National Symphony American Orchestra and as a soloist with the United States Navy Band.
  • Mark Lusk’s 71st Faculty Recital: Old FriendsMonday, Sep. 4, 3 p.m. | Recital HallFeaturing Professor Mark Lusk, performing the music of Spillman, Alder, Wilder, White, and Stevens. Guests include Professor of Horn Dr. Sarah Schouten, pianist Dr. Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, and members of the Penn State Trombone Studio.

Bach’s Lunch: Voice Jury HonorsThursday, Sep. 7, 12:10 p.m. | Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual CenterThe Rhapsody Series: Then and NowSunday, Sep. 10, 4 p.m. | Recital HallThe Penn State School of Music Presents: The Rhapsody Series, a curated recital series of hour-long concerts presented without intermission. Free and open to the public.Since 2007, the voice area faculty has fostered the tradition of performing in the first few weeks of the fall semester as an introduction and welcome to students, performing works that have been significant to them early in their careers and presenting works that are currently inspiring them.  This concert has been lovingly known as the Fall Faculty Favorites.  This year, the Rhapsody concert will function as the 17th edition of that series, following the typical “Then” and “Now” format.SOM Ticket InformationLooking to get your tickets before the event? Visit the School of Music Ticketmaster to purchase tickets for our ticketed events!Purchase tickets here: SOM Ticketmaster

Campus Event: School of Theatre

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SCHOOL OF THEATRE EVENTS

Centre Stage 2023–24 Season on SaleEvenings at 7:30 p.m.; Matinees at 2 p.m.Details >> | Tickets >>Penn State Centre Stage will produce seven shows during the 2023–24 season. In addition to the regular season, the School of Theatre and Centre Stage will present “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,” original stage adaptation and direction by Rick Lombardo, original music, arrangements of traditional music by Anna Lackaff, Dec. 18–22. The production will be performed by professional artists on the School’s faculty, along with students and members of the community in a truly unique Town and Gown event for the holiday season. Middle and High School matinees available. Please contact Keith Brainard at kab248@psu.edu or 814-865-5011 for more information.HIT THE WALLBy Ike HolterDirected by Robert W. SchneiderHit the Wall tells the story of the historic Stonewall Riots with a spirit of rebellion and self-affirmation. SYNOPSIS: It’s the summer of ’69, and the death of music icon Judy Garland has emboldened her gay followers. A routine police raid on an underground Greenwich Village hotspot erupts into a full-scale riot, the impetus of the modern gay rights movement. That’s the well-known, oft-rehearsed myth of Stonewall, anyhow. Smash that myth against the vivid theatrical imagination of playwright Ike Holter, add a howling live rock ‘n’ roll band, and you get Hit the Wall. Remixing this historic confrontation reveals ten unlikely revolutionaries, caught in the turmoil and fighting to claim “I was there.”CONTENT NOTICE: This production contains sexual content, simulated sexual violence, simulated violence, and adult language. Please note that this production includes charged language in connection to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression. Theatrical haze, fog, strobe lighting effects.October 3–12Previews: Oct. 3, 5Opening Night: Oct. 6Evenings: Oct. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12Matinee: Oct. 7Pavilion TheatreEvenings $23; Preview/Matinee: $20; Student: $15 | Tickets >>For additional show and ticket information, visit theate.psu.edu/centrestage. Tickets are available online, or by calling 814-863-0255, or visiting the Eisenhower Box Office.