THE ARTS 2019-2020

THE ARTS | 2019-2020

K U AR T S SOCIE T Y

AR T GAL L ERIES

MUSIC DEPAR T MEN T

K U P R E S E N T S !

GREETINGS! Kutztown University has a proud history of excellence in the arts. Last year, we formed the KU Arts Society to assist in continuing our long-standing tradition of providing high-quality arts events to the region. Among the many exciting and engaging programs and events you’ll discover in the following pages is the new, enhanced collaboration between KU’s many different departments and organizations that present arts opportunities for the community.

KU Presents! continues to provide world-class programs to our subscribers and patrons. Through the growing collaboration fostered by the Arts Society, this brochure has been expanded to include many other high-caliber arts offerings that you’re invited to attend. From shows happening in the university art galleries, to concerts presented by our talented student ensembles in the music department, to fun trips hosted by the KU Arts Society and their PLAY events for area K-12 schools, the arts events at KU have never been more varied, diverse, open and inclusive.

The Arts Society currently supports a wide range of initiatives and events; as they grow, so will their ability to bolster the performing and fine arts offerings. Ann Marie and I are pleased to join Sandy and Pat Corpora as founding members of this new and exciting organization and we hope you will join us as well in supporting the Kutztown University Arts Society. To learn more, please contact Bryan Zellmer, director of KU Presents!, at 610-683-1580 or at [email protected].

Thank you for your support of the arts and my best wishes for an enjoyable and entertaining year.

Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson University President

TABLE OF CONTENTSKutztown University Arts Society

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P.L.A.Y.4

Art Galleries6

Music Department8

Calendar10

Camps, Conferences and More12

KU Presents!14

KU Presents! Ticket Information20

KU Presents! Order Form21

W E L C O M E T O T H EKutztown University Arts Society!

The Kutztown University Arts Society includes community and university volunteers who are both patrons of the arts and who are dedicated to advancing arts

programming at the university and in the surrounding community.

The Society raises funds to support arts programming including:

Promoting the Love of Arts for Youth Series (PLAY)

KU Presents!

University Art Galleries

President’s International Quintet

Kutztown Arts Academy

Arts Programming Grants to Kutztown University

Students, Faculty and Staff

Other Important Arts-centered Programming

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Become a Member Today!Support the arts in our community while receiving some great benefits. With

membership levels starting at $25 per year, your contribution provides the foundation for programs and events that engage, entertain and educate patrons of all ages. You also

have the opportunity to participate in unique events designed just for arts lovers.

Founder | $10,000All Benefactor benefits plus:

• Honorary Board Member• Recognition on a plaque in Schaeffer Auditorium honoring all founding members• Invitation to attend a special event with the President including an exclusive concert • Invitation to Gathering of Gratitude Appreciation event

Benefactor | $2,500All Advocate benefits plus:

• Limited Edition Art Piece by a KU Student

Advocate | $1,000All Partner benefits plus:

• Invitation to a pre-event reception at the President’s House

Partner | $500All Supporter benefits plus:

• Access to purchase new KU Presents! subscriptions before the General Public

Supporter | $250All Contributor benefits plus:

• Private guided tour of Miller Art Gallery or Schaeffer Auditorium

Contributor | $100All Friend benefits plus:

• Invitations to special events

Friend | $25• Name recognition on

Society website

Learn more at: www.KutztownArts.org, or call Bryan Zellmer, KU Presents! director, at 610-683-1580.

KU Goes to New YorkMonday, September 30, 2019 | 9:00 a.m.

Join KU Arts Society on a trip to New York. This fun-filled day starts with a tour of the Steinway factory. Then, enjoy lunch at one of New York’s hot spots before some free time to explore the city. Finally, see the Carnegie Hall debut of Kutztown University’s Chamber Players, conducted by KU Orchestra Director Dr. Peter Isaacson, featuring KU faculty members Dr. Maria Asteriadou and Kurt Nikkanen, and an array of international guest soloists.

Tickets: $210 for KUAS Members | $235 for non-members

Tickets include roundtrip transportation, a light boxed breakfast, the factory tour, lunch at the restaurant including tax and gratuity, and admission to Carnegie Hall. Dinner and other expenses are not included. Some conditions and restrictions apply for the factory tour.

Holiday Alumni Art Sale at 243 W. Main Street, Kutztown, PAFriday, December 6, 2019 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Share in an evening of cocktails, local fare, and music celebrating some of Kutztown University’s best alumni artisans at The Publishing House. Three highlighted artist’s work will be featured in a raffle benefiting the KU Arts Society. The sale will continue through Saturday, December 7th as part of Christmas in Kutztown, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20 for KUAS Members | $25 for non-members

Raffle tickets will be sold at the door.

Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJFriday, April 10, 2020 | 9:00 a.m.

This exclusive, private tour of the 42-acre sculpture park, museum, and arboretum will be led by KU Alumna Dani (Kristich) Edgar, Assistant Registrar at Grounds for Sculpture. Founded on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds by artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson, Grounds for Sculpture presents an exceptional collection of contemporary sculpture with rotating exhibitions.

Tickets: $25 for KUAS Members; $50 for non-members; $10 for Children under 18

Tickets include roundtrip transportation and admission to the Grounds for Sculpture. Lunch and other expenses are not included.

Steinway & Sons Factory Tour Grounds for Sculpture

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Kutztown University Arts Society’s P.L.A.Y. initiative offers meaningful performing and visual arts engagement opportunities for K-12 school students from throughout the region. The Society covers all of the expenses to produce these engagements and are entirely free of charge for students and schools to participate, including bussing costs to Kutztown University, for programs taking place on campus. In the 2018-2019 inaugural season of P.L.A.Y., the Arts Society served nearly 1,600 K-12 students from 30 different schools:

If you are a teacher, school administrator or homeschool organizer who would like your child’s school to participate, check out the P.L.A.Y. activities planned for the 2019-2020 season, and contact KU Presents! Outreach Coordinator Elaine Bonfitto at [email protected] or 610-683-1523.

PROMOTING THE LOVE OF ARTS IN YOUTH


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Professional performing artists from South America, Rio Mira, visiting Kutztown Middle School.

Four principal musicians from the New York Philharmonic visiting Hamburg Middle School.

Internationally acclaimed guitarist, Benise, presenting an abridged version of his “Latin Riverdance” production for a full house of K-12 students in KU’s Schaeffer Auditorium.

In addition to the events listed in this brochure...there are several P.L.A.Y. events scheduled to visit area schools throughout the year. Visit the KU Arts Society website to learn more: www.KutztownArts.org

KUNÉ

Dance Theaterof Harlem

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KUNÉ : Lecture/DemonstrationTuesday, November 12, 201910:00 a.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium

KUNÉ is a group of musicians hailing from 11 different countries from around the world. In this assembly performance, the artists will talk about and demonstrate their varying folk instruments, share information about their different cultures, and celebrate multiethnic harmony through their music.

Dance Theatre of Harlem : Lecture/DemonstrationWednesday, February 5, 202010:00 a.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium

This world-class dance company is celebrating their 50th anniversary. In this assembly performance, DTH will speak about their history, how they started as a revolutionary, multiethnic dance company, and then they’ll perform excerpts of their forward-thinking, new works that highlight female choreographers, women of color, and African-American themes.

Scholastic Art Awards East Central Pennsylvania RegionExhibit: March 14-22, 2020 in the Miller Art GalleryAward Ceremony: Sunday, March 22, 20201:00 p.m. in Schaeffer Auditorium

The most prestigious awards competition for secondary students from Carbon, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton County schools returns for its second year at Kutztown University.

KU Summer Arts AcademyJune/July 2020 – Kutztown University Campus

KU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts will host a myriad of summer camp opportunities for high school students through its various departments. These students will gain advanced training in art, design, film and music.

Best of 2019June 3 - August 12 | Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Featuring artwork from the 2019 graduates in the Art Education, Communication Design, Crafts, and Studio Art programs.

John Cunningham: HYPOSTYLEArtist in Residence / Site Specific Installation Residency: September 3 - 19, 2019Opening Reception: September 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Installation in View: September 19 - November 10

This site specific installation is an investigation of the formal and spatial potential of the peripheral components of urban building assembly. Hypostyle is an exploration of form, scale, materiality, and tectonic expectations. Students and volunteers will help create this installation during the artist’s residency. Cunningham is an architect based in Brooklyn, NY.

Rodrigo Valenzuela: JORNADA November 21, 2019 - February 9, 2020Opening Reception: November 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Curated by Jayne Struble and presented by the Department of Art

In his videos and photo-based works, Rodrigo Valenzuela utilizes a complex process of creating, editing and manipulating his compelling content to address the collective experiences common to working-class people living in the United States. Pulling from his keen insights and personal experiences, Valenzuela creates a language that describes the hopeful yet often heart breaking pursuit of the idealized American Dream. Born in Cuba, Valenzuela currently teaches photography at UCLA.

Art Education Senior ExhibitionOpening Reception: Sunday, February 23, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: February 22 - March 1

Featuring artwork made by undergraduate students studying to be art educators.

Scholastics Art Awards & ExhibitionEast Central Pennsylvania Region

Awards Ceremony: Sunday, March 22, 2020, 1:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: March 14 - 22

This nationwide art competition celebrates the creativity of students in grades 7-12 in Berks, Northampton, Carbon, and Lehigh Counties.

Communication Design Senior ExhibitionOpening Reception: Sunday, April 5, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: April 4 - 11

Featuring the work of undergraduate students in Communication Design.

Art Senior ExhibitionOpening Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2020, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: April 25 - May 3

Featuring artwork of graduating students studying in the areas of Studio Art and Applied Digital Art.

ART GALLERIES

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All exhibits presented in the Marlin and Regina Miller Gallery in the Sharadin Arts Building. Updated exhibit information available at www.kutztown.edu/galleries

ART GALLERIES

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENTSKU Ensembles - FallKU OrchestraTuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Wind EnsembleSunday, November 17 | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer 114

Blues & Rock IWednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz IIThursday, Nov. 21, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

University Choir Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.St. John’s Lutheran Church

Chamber Ensemble IMonday, Nov. 25, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Chamber Ensemble IIMonday, Dec. 2, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Rock & Blues IIWednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz IThursday, Dec. 5, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU OrchestraSaturday, Dec. 7, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Holiday ConcertSunday, Dec. 8, 2019 | 3:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Ensembles - SpringKU Wind EnsembleSaturday, Feb. 29, 2020 | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Piano Chamber RecitalMonday, March 2, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Festival WinnersSunday, March 29, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Chamber EnsembleTuesday, April 14, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Symphonic BandSunday, April 19, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Chamber PlayersMonday, April 20, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Blues & Rock II & IIITuesday, April 21, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Wind EnsembleSaturday, April 25, 2020 | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

University ChoirSaturday, April 25, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

KU OrchestraSunday, April 26, 2020 | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz IITuesday, April 28, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Blues & Rock IWednesday, April 29, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz IThursday, April 30, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENTSFaculty Artist SeriesFall Welcome RecitalThursday, Sept. 19, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Maria Asteriadou &Kurt NikkanenMonday, Sept. 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Faculty ChamberMusic: String TriosSunday, Oct. 20, 2019 | 3:00 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Michelle Kiec & Jeremy JustesonMonday, Feb. 10, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Little Theatre

Faculty Chamber RecitalThursday, Feb. 13, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Dan ImmelFriday, April 24, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Student RecitalsConcerto CompetitionFriday, Dec. 6, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Piano PaloozaMonday, April 27, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Guest ArtistsReading Musical Foundation String Quartet RecitalSaturday, Nov. 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Todd Yukumoto, Saxophone Guest ArtistWednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Alumni Piano RecitalMonday, April 13, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Reading Musical Foundation String Quartet RecitalSaturday, April 18, 2020 | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

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KU ARTS EVENTS 2019-2020

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SEPTEMBER 2019 John Cunningham: HYPOSTYLE *Opening Reception: Thursday | 4:00-6:00 p.m.Installation in View: Sept. 19 – Nov. 10Miller Gallery

Fall Welcome Recital *Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Maria Asteriadou & Kurt Nikkanen *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Heemet Fescht * Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.PA German Heritage Center

KU Goes to New YorkMonday | 9:00 a.m.Steinway Factory & Carnegie Hall

OCTOBER 2019Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Orchestra *Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Faculty Chamber Music: String Trios *Sunday | 3:00 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Steep Canyon Rangers Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

NOVEMBER 2019Design Day CampSaturday | 9:00 a.m.

Reading Musical Foundation StringQuartet Recital *Saturday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

KUNÉ – Lecture/DemonstrationTuesday | 10:00 a.m. Schaeffer Auditorium

KUNÉTuesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Todd Yukumoto, Saxophone * Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

KU Wind Ensemble *Friday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer 114

KU Woodwind & Brass DayMonday, November 18 Schaeffer Auditorium

Blues & Rock I *Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Rodrigo Valenzuela: JORNADA *Opening Reception: Thursday | 4:00-6:00 p.m.Nov. 21 – Feb. 9Miller Gallery

Jazz II *Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

81st Annual Art Education ConferenceFriday | 8:00 a.m.November 22, 2019Schaeffer Auditorium

Performing Dance PortmanteauWinter Showcase - ThankfulSunday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

University Choir * Sunday | 7:30 p.m.St. John’s Lutheran Church

Chamber Ensemble I *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

DECEMBER 2019Chamber Ensemble II *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Rock & Blues II *Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz I *Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Holiday Alumni Art SaleFriday | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Publishing House in Kutztown

Concerto Competition *Friday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Christmas on the Farm *Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.PA German Heritage Center

KU Orchestra *Saturday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Holiday Concert *Sunday | 3:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

JANUARY 2020Design Day CampSaturday | 9:00 a.m. January 11, 2020Schaeffer Auditorium

FEBRUARY 2020Dance Theatre of Harlem – Lecture/DemonstrationWednesday | 10:00 a.m. Schaeffer Auditorium

Dance Theatre of HarlemWednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer AuditoriumMichelle Kiec & Jeremy Justeson *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Little Theatre

Malentine Day - Percussion ConcertTuesday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Faculty ChamberRecital *Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Art EducationSenior Exhibition *Opening Reception:Sunday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates:Feb. 22 - March 1Miller Gallery

Apollo’s Fire Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Wind Ensemble *Saturday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Kutztown University Arts Societywww.kutztownarts.org

P.L.A.Y.www.kutztownarts.org

Art Gallerieswww.kutztown.edu/galleries

Music Departmentwww.kutztown.edu/music

Camps, Conferences & More www.kutztown.edu

KU Presents! (Tickets Required)www.KUPresents.org

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KU Presents! Series - Tickets Required | *FREE Public EventMore events are added throughout the year,

so be sure to check often at www.KUPresents.org

MARCH 2020Piano Chamber Recital *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Orchestra *Sunday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Emmet Cahill with the Emerald String QuartetWednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Percussion Ensemble Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Eastern Central Regional Scholastic Art Awards *Exhibit: March 14-22in the Miller Art GalleryAward Ceremony:Sunday | 1:00 p.m. Schaeffer Auditorium

APRIL 2020The FabulousEquinox Orchestra Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Easter on the Farm *Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PA German Heritage Center

Communication Design Senior Exhibition *Opening Reception:Sunday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: April 4 - 11 Miller Gallery

Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJFriday | 9:00 a.m.

Alumni Piano Recital *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Chamber Ensemble *Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Lea Salonga Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Kutztown University Film and Arts Festival *Children’s Literature ConferenceSaturday | 8:00 a.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Reading Musical Foundation String Quartet Recital *Saturday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Symphonic Band* *Sunday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Chamber Players *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Blues & Rock II & III *Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Dan Immel *Friday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

Art Senior Exhibition *Opening Reception:Sunday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Exhibition Dates: April 25 - May 3Miller Gallery

University Choir *Saturday | 7:30 p.m.Old Main Georgian Room

KU Wind Ensemble *Saturday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Piano Palooza *Monday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz II *Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

KU Blues & Rock I *Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

Jazz I *Thursday | 7:30 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

MAY2020Performing Dance PortmanteauSpring ShowcaseSunday | 3:00 p.m.Schaeffer Auditorium

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CAMPS, CONFERENCES & MORE

Heemet FeschtSeptember 28, 2019 - PA German Heritage Center

Celebrate the Harvest with vendors, craftsmen, artisans, folklife demonstrations, kids’ activities, hay rides, food, music and fun! This event is free.

More information at www.kutztown.edu/pgchc

Design Day CampNovember 2, 2019 or January 11, 2020 (select one date)

This one day hands-on design camp at Kutztown University will introduce sophomore, junior and senior high school students to design as a career and raise awareness of design’s possibilities.

More information at kucd.kutztown.edu/design_camp/

KU Woodwind & Brass DayNovember 18, 2019

All high-school age woodwind, brass musicians, and their teachers are invited to the event. Students will work with our KU faculty in masterclass and sectional settings. Vendors will be on-site for students to try out instruments and purchase accessories. They will also provide free instrument check-ups and minor repairs.

More information at www.kutztown.edu/music

81st Annual Art Education ConferenceNovember 22, 2019

We are Makers of... Art, Curriculum, Change!

This annual conference provides art teachers with a unique hands-on professional development opportunity.

More information at: www.kutztown.edu/ArtEducation

Christmas on the FarmDecember 7, 2019 - PA German Heritage Center

Visit the Belsnickel... If you dare... Seasonal demonstrations, craftspeople and artisans, food, Christmas carols, and more at this free event!


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CAMPS, CONFERENCES & MORE

Easter on the FarmApril 4, 2020 - PA German Heritage Center

Celebrate the Easter traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Kids crafts, egg hunts, hearth cooking demonstrations, vendors, barrel rides and more! This event is free.


Kutztown University Filmand Arts FestivalApril 18, 2020

This all-day event celebration of film and arts includes screenings, exhibitions, concerts, and activities for children.

More information at www.kutztown.edu/vpa

Children’s Literature ConferenceApril 18, 2020

The Children’s Literature Conference is a collaborative initiative involving Kutztown University’s faculty and staff, as well as local teachers and librarians. Each year, the conference strives to present attendees with new ideas on a variety of topics such as the integration of learning; exploring reading and writing through the personal experiences of students; facilitating childhood literacy through the exploration of different genres; and effective use of nonfiction reading materials across all subject areas.

More information at kuchildrensliterature.weebly.com/

KU Summer Arts AcademyJune/July 2020 – Kutztown University Campus

KU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts will host a myriad of summer camp opportunities for high school students through its various departments. These students will gain advanced training in art, design, film and music. Music students participate in the annual Summer Chamber Music Festival, which includes a week of concerts.

More information at www.kutztown.edu/vpa

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Performing Dance PortmanteauWinter Showcase - ThankfulNovember 24, 2019Spring Showcase May 3, 2020

Performing Dance Portmanteau (PDP) is the performing dance company on KU’s campus. The range of styles includes ballet, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, Irish, and hip-hop. As a member of the club, students perform in as many dance styles as they so choose, choreograph for performances, and even teach classes to their peers.

All Performances at 7:30 p.m.in Schaeffer Auditorium

www.KUPresents.orgSubscribe by August 9 and get the samegreat seat to the full season for just $254.

Tickets to individual performancesavailable beginning August 13.

*KU Faculty, Staff and Student pricesavailable beginning August 26.

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Lee Rockerof the Stray Cats Thursday, October 3, 2019

Lee Rocker made his mark as a lead member of rockabilly band the Stray Cats. Rocker’s unique style of slap-bass playing sold 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide and earned him a Grammy nomination. He is considered one of the most influential upright bassists in Rock n’ Roll.

Tickets: $32, $29 for Seniors, Students, KU Faculty & Staff, $10 for KU Students w/ID.*

Kick off the season with a Rockabilly Rumble at 6:30 p.m. | FREEMarcon Platz

Steep Canyon Rangers Wednesday, October 23, 2019

This Grammy Award winning bluegrass sextet has affirmed its place as one of the most versatile bands in American music, blending elements of pop, country, and folk rock into something that both embraces and transcends tradition. Celebrated solo recordings and frequent collaborations with Steve Martin have made the Steep Canyon Rangers one of the most exciting bands pickin’ and strummin’ on the road today.

Tickets: $40, $36 for Seniors, Students and KU Faculty & Staff, $10 for KU Students w/ID.*

Pre-show Americana Cook-Out at 5:00 p.m. | Tickets: $30Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center

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KUNÉ Tuesday, November 12, 2019

KUNÉ (meaning “together” in Esperanto) is a Global Orchestra developed by The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. The ensemble’s musicians hail from all corners of the world, playing a very diverse set of instruments. They share in each other’s cultures and musical traditions while exploring and celebrating Canada’s rich cultural diversity and pluralism.


Multicultural Dinner with the musicians on Monday, November 11 | Tickets: $30McFarland Student Union Room 218

Dance Theatre of Harlem Wednesday, February 5, 2020

A singular presence in the ballet world, Dance Theatre of Harlem presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. The multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics and neoclassical works as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African-American culture.


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Apollo’s Fire Tuesday, February 25, 2020

2019 Grammy Award winner, Apollo’s Fire, is praised for reviving the baroque ideal that music should evoke the various Affekts, or passions, in the listeners. Founded by award-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo’s Fire has sold-out concerts in Carnegie Hall and around the world.


Emmet Cahill with the Emerald String Quartet Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Principal singer with the smash phenomenon Celtic Thunder, Emmet Cahill has toured around the globe. Recently named ‘Irish Tenor of the Year,’ he is a highly trained and skilled musician with the ability to play several instruments. Cahill made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018 and is joined on stage by the Emerald String Quartet.


Pre-Show Irish Dinner at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets: $30McFarland Student Union Room 218

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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra Thursday, April 2, 2020

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra brings The Great American Songbook to life with a fiery hot big band fashioned in the style and swagger of legendary entertainers with a contemporary twist and relevance. A “Big Band for a New Generation,” Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson lead the group with their timeless energetic entertainment.


Lea Salonga Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a singer and actress best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon. Salonga is the voice of Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan among her many movie, television and Broadway credits including both Eponine and Fantine in Les Misérables.


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The presentation of Dance Theatre of Harlem was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The

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BY PHONE Call the Schaeffer Auditorium Box Office at 610-683-4092. Office hours are Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BY MAIL Send a check payable to Kutztown University with the order form.

IN PERSON During fall and spring semesters, stop by the Kutztown University McFarland Student Union Information Desk, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 9:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the Schaeffer Auditorium Box Office one hour before the performance. (subject to availability)

ONLINE Tickets for individual performances will be available online beginning August 13 at www.KUPresents.org.

When Ordering Tickets, Remember:• All children, regardless of age, must have their own ticket and

be accompanied by an adult.• Student prices apply to anyone 17 and younger, as well as full

time college students.• Senior pricing available to those 65 and older.• KU Students, Faculty and Staff can receive discounts starting

August 26 online or at the MSU Information Desk• Phone, mail, and online orders include convenience and handling fees.• GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE are eligible for a DISCOUNT.

Contact the box office for details.• When ordering tickets, please indicate if you have special seating needs

(assistive listening devices also available for some events).• All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges unless the event is canceled.• All programs, artists, ticket prices, dates, and times subject to change.

Helpful Information:• Free parking is available in the university lots near Schaeffer Auditorium.

Classes meet on most weeknights; please allow plenty of time to locate a parking space.

• KU Presents! events offer free shuttle bus service from North Campus Drive. It runs every 10 minutes from 6:45 to 7:30 and after the performance.

• Please arrive in time to be comfortably seated at the start of the performance. Late seating will take place at a point in the performance determined by the artists and staff.

• Pagers and cell phones must be set to silent.• Photography, audio and video recording, including cell phones,

is strictly prohibited in Schaeffer Auditorium.• Food and drink are NOT PERMITTED inside the auditorium.

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KU PRESENTSORDER TODAY! Subscriptions - Order by August 9 for Best Seats! Adult Qty Total

KU Presents! 8 Evening Shows $254 Additional Events

Americana Cook-out $30 Multicultural Dinner $30 Irish Dinner $30

Subscription Ticket Subtotal

Subscription Handling ($10 Per Subscription)

Single TicketsOn Sale August 13

Adult Qty Subtotal Student /Senior

Qty Subtotal Total

Lee Rocker $32 $29 Steep Canyon Rangers $40 $36 Americana Cook-out $30 $30 KUNÉ $36 $32 Multicultural Dinner $30 $30 Dance Theatre Harlem $42 $38 Apollo’s Fire $38 $34 Emmet Cahill $26 $23 Irish Dinner $30 $30 Fab Equinox Orch $36 $32 Lea Salonga $48 $43

Single Ticket Subtotal

Individual Handling ($3 Per Single Ticket)

Total Tickets and Handling

Tax-Deductible Contribution to KU Presents!

Become a Member of the KU Arts Society (see page 2)

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PAYMENT TYPE BELOWr Check or Money Order Payable to Kutztown University r Cash

Please Charge My: r Visa r Mastercard r Discover r American Express

Card Number ________________________________________________

Expiration Date _____________________ V-Code ___________________

Name on Card _______________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

City/ST/ZIP _________________________________________________

Daytime Phone _______________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________

RETURN ORDERFORM WITH PAYMENT TO:KU Presents! PO Box 730Kutztown, PA 19530

OR ORDER BYPHONE ORONLINE AT:610-683-4092 orKUPresents.org

KEEP THE PERFORMANCES COMING!By donating to the arts at KU, your contribution establishes you as a partner in presenting these great artists and helps offset the rising costs of bringing high-quality performances to you. Your tax-deductible contribution is more important than ever.

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