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BYU Fine Arts and Entertainment calendar for December 2007

December 2007 Arts Calendar

Saturday, Dec. 1

The Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kory Katseanes, will perform in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $7 with a BYU or student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-4322 or by visiting performances.byu.edu.

The final performance of “Christmas Around the World” will be held at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for floor seats and arena seats are $12 for the evening performance and $10 for the matinee. Both performances will be in the Marriott Center. Call the Marriott Center at (801) 422-2981 for tickets.

Saturday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 8

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts will present the Broadway musical version of “Little Women” in the Pardoe Theater, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. and no performances Sundays or Mondays. Tickets are $18, or $14 weeknights and $15 weekends with a BYU or student ID. For the matinee, all seats will be $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-4322 or by visiting performances.byu.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Eric Hansen will conduct the Symphony Orchestra in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

David Blackinton and Don Peterson will conduct the Wind Symphony in a performance in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, or $7 with a BYU or student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-4322 or by visiting performances.byu.edu.

The School of Music will present a free Songwriters Showcase in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6

The Flute Choir will present a free concert in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7

Jay Lawrence will direct a Jazz Combo Night in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8

The BYU combined choirs and Philharmonic Orchestra will perform "A Celebration of Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center. A matinee performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15, or $10 with a BYU or student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, by calling (801) 422-4322 or by visiting performances.byu.edu.

The Senior Dance Showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio, 166 Richards Building. Admission is free.

Saturday, Dec. 8

The Harp Solo and Ensemble showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Art Center. Admission is free.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Claudine Bigelow will direct a String Chamber Night in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The University Orchestra and University Strings will come together for a concert in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

The University Chorale will perform in the de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Paul Broomhead will conduct and admission is free.

The Jazz Lab Band will perform in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Mark Ammons will direct the free performance.

Writer: Marissa Ballantyne

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