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TWU Opera Presents: Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte"

TWU’s Opera Ensemble with Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart’s "Die Zauberflöte" for two magical performances at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, April 4 and 5 in Margo Jones Performance Hall. The Magic Flute is the enchanting tale of a handsome prince (Tamino) and a lowly peasant (Papageno) who set out to find their perfect mates (Pamina and Papagena). Their journey is not an easy one though, as they will have to face The Queen of the Night, the trials of great Sarastro, and many other perils along the way. Fortunately three mysterious ladies aid them with magic gifts and friendly spirits to guide them.

The Opera Ensemble is conducted by Professor Kwan Kyun Joo who will make his TWU directorial debut with these performances. Professor Joo has performed professionally with ensembles across Texas, including the Texarkana Symphony, Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, The New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving, and performances as Bass Hall. Tickets are only 5 dollars each for adults and children age 12 and under are free. Please join us for a magical evening.

TWU Arts Triangle

The tour, which is free and open to the public, will begin at the Pioneer Woman Statue, located in the center of Pioneer Circle between the Music and Fine Arts buildings.  Following a short magic show by members of the TWU Chemistry Club, TWU dance, drama, art and music students will perform at various locations as the tour winds through the south end of campus, accompanied by musicians leading the audience to each stop along the route.  The tour will conclude in Margo Jones Performance Hall for a performance by visiting artists Zara Lawler and Neil Parsons titled The Flute on its Feet and a performance piece created in collaboration with students of TWU based on haiku by Japanese master poet Basho.  The event will conclude with a reception in the music building lobby where art work by TWU students will be displayed.

Pioneer Honor Band

TWU will host the 3rd annual Pioneer Honor Band on March 30th and 31st. Talented high school musicians from across north Texas will gather to work with TWU music faculty members and guest clinicians. The event will culminate in a collaborative concert on Saturday, March 31st in the Margo Jones Performance Hall.

TWU Wind Symphony Concert

On Friday evening, March 30th, the TWU Wind Symphony will perform a full concert at 8:00 p.m. in the Margo Jones Performance Hall. The concert will feature a variety of compositions by American composers, including works by Aaron Copland, Robert Russell Bennett, and Clare Grundman. Admission is free, so please join us for a memorable night of Americana music.

TWU Music Therapy on The 33: Using Music to Help Heal

 “Music therapy was a key part of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ miraculous recovery, and students at Texas Woman’s University are learning how to help others through the sound of music.” Full story on the33tv.com…

TWU Concert Choir Invited to Sing at SWACDA Conference

The Texas Woman’s University Concert Choir has been invited to perform at the 2012 Southwestern American Choral Directors Conference. The TWU Concert Choir is a large premier women’s ensemble that has been a highlight of concerts at TWU and abroad for several years. The choir was one of the seven university ensembles chosen to perform out of over eighty applicants to the 2012 SWACDA conference. Although held in Dallas, the conference will also serve choral musicians from six surrounding states as well. The TWU Concert Choir will be performing on March 1^st at 3pm in the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe which is located in the Downtown Dallas Arts District.