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UNF TICKET BOX OFFICE: (904) 620-2878 - UNF PARKING INFO
The majority of UNF Department of Music concerts are free. Proceeds from sales of ticketed events goes to promote talented music students via scholarships. Note that students are free at the door with a valid ID and $1 at the Ticket Box Office for "free" ticketed concerts.Thank you for your continued support.
GAJS TICKET SALES UPDATE: Ticketing for all Jazz shows on the evening of the event will be conducted at the Ticket Box Office in the Fine Arts Center (Building 45, Room 1400). They will not be sold in the Robinson Theatre Lobby. Also, all major credit cards for these events will be accepted (with a $4 processing fee added to all orders). Updated 10/21/09
Events are subject to change without notice. Please check this online calendar the day of your concert for any changes in time or venue.
[NEW EVENT = Added after calendar was printed. UPDATED EVENT = Change to what printed calendar lists.]
Fall 2009 - September I October I November I December
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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September Peace Concert
Jacksonville Sister Cities Association (JSCA), Douglas Anderson Chorale, Jacksonville Mass Choir, Jacksonville Children’s Chorus,
UNF Chamber Singers,
Timothy Tuller, & Various Conductors
Dr. Cara Tasher, organizer/JSCA Director of Culture
Friday, September 11, 2009
St. John’s Cathedral – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Sound Effects at MOCA
UNF Music Faculty
Sunday, September 13, 2009
MOCA Theatre – 2:00 p.m.
MOCA Members: $9
Non-Members: $12
Call 366-6911, ext. 208.
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UNF Opera Ensemble - UPDATED EVENT - There is no Sept. 25 Show
Hansel & Gretel – School Show
Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, director
Tuesday – Thursday, September 22-24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Robinson Theatre – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Robinson Theatre – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Robinson Theatre – 10:30 a.m.
Tickets are $5 per person.
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
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Savannah Jazz Festival
UNF JE1 with Saxophonist Ed Calle
J.B. Scott, director
Friday, September 25, 2009
Forsythe Park, Savannah, GA – 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Cost TBA
Festival Website
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UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Eva Amsler, flute
Leo Welch, guitar
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
Eva Amsler Master Class - NEW EVENT
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Recital Hall – 1:00 p.m.
Free
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OCTOBER 2009
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Intercollegiate Choral Festival
Choral Ensembles from UNF, JU, & FSCJ
Dr. Cara Tasher, UNF choral conductor
Friday, October 2, 2009
Jacksonville University's Terry Concert Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Trio Florida - UPDATED EVENT - Event postponed until November 16.
Dr. Simon Shiao, violin
Dr. Gary Smart, piano
Dr. Nick Curry, cello
Monday, October 5, 2009 (Postponed due to injury.)
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Octubafest
Dr. Marc Dickman, director
Monday, October 5, 2009
Clinic: Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Rehearsal
Robinson Theatre – 5:00 p.m.
Recital: Featuring Dr. Richard Perry, University of Southern Mississippi,
Dr. Marc Dickman, UNF, & Students from UNF & FSCJ
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Faculty Recital
Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, baritone
Christine Clark, piano
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF & Mayo Clinic Present
The 5th Annual Upbeat Pink: A Musical Tribute to Breast Cancer Survivorship
Featuring the UNF Wind Symphony, Dr. Gordon Brock, conductor and the UNF Chorale, Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor with Special Guests the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Michael Butterman, conductor
& Internationally Recognized Cancer Specialist & Researcher Dr. Edith Perez, Mayo Clinic
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 4:00 p.m.
Adults: $30
Students: $5
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Partial proceeds go to UNF Scholarships and Breast Cancer research.
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Cello Masterclass - NEW EVENT
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
Friday, October 16, 2009
Recital Hall – 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free - Sponsored by The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and
the UNF Department of Music
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Brass Ensemble Performs
UNF Brass Ensemble
Dr. Randall Tinnin, conductor
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Church of the Good Shepherd – 6:00 p.m.
Free
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Viento Sur Trombones - NEW EVENT
Dr. Marc Dickman, coordinator
Monday, October 19, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Chamber Singers & Women’s Chorale - UPDATED EVENT - Price
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Vicar’s Landing – 8:00 p.m.
Space limited; single tickets $10.
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Great American Jazz Series
Bob Bednar’s “This Is Jazz”
UNF Jazz Faculty Recording & Broadcast for Radio Show
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
$20/$12/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
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UNF Faculty Recital
Dr. Michael Bovenzi, saxophone
Monday, October 26, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Choral & Orchestral Showcase
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Dr. Simon Shiao, conductor
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Gottlieb Percussion Duo - UPDATED EVENT - Lineup Change
An Evening of Percussion featuring Danny & Beth Gottlieb
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
Due to scheduling conflicts, Beth Gottlieb will be unable to perform. Danny will instead perform with the UNF Jazz Trio featuring Barry Greene and Dennis Marks.
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NOVEMBER 2009
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UNF Faculty Recital - UPDATED EVENT - Postponed - (Updated 10/22/09)
Dr. Gary Smart, piano
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Recital Hall – 3:00 p.m.
Free
“This all-Russian concert features virtuoso works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, as well as Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, Pictures at an
Exhibition, in its original setting for solo piano.”
New Spring date: Monday, April 19, 2010
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Boathouse Jazz Returns - NEW EVENT
UNF Jazz Ensemble III and UNF Jazz Ensemble II
Dr. Marc Dickman, Director JE III
Dennis Marks, Director JE II
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
UNF Boathouse – 7:00 p.m.
Free
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UNF Faculty Recital
Marilyn Smart, soprano
Dr. Gary Smart, piano
Monday, November 9, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
“Character Sketches: Art songs by Strauss, Chanler, Granados, Larsen,
and Gershwin. Music sketches the unique contrasts of each character.”
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Trio Florida
Dr. Simon Shiao, violin
Dr. Gary Smart, piano
Dr. Nick Curry, cello
Monday, November 16, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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United States Air Force Band - NEW EVENT
USAF Airmen of Note
Dr. Marc Dickman, coordinator
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
To get tickets, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Florida Times Union and tickets will be mailed back.
Airmen of Note Tickets – C/O Florida Times Union
1 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Address ticket concerns to Dr. Marc Dickman.
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Jazz Duo Ginger & Scott Perform - NEW EVENT
Ginger Berglund, vocalist
Scott Whitfield, trombone
Thursday, November 19, 2009
UNF Boathouse – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Clarinet Studio Recital
Dr. Guy Yehuda, conductor
Friday, November 20, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Concert Band Recital
Charlie Rankin, conductor
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Robinson Theatre – 3:00 p.m.
Free
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Clarinet Guest Solo Recital - NEW EVENT
Matthias Müller, clarinet/composition
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free - Sponsored by the Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council
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UNF Wind Symphony & Percussion Ensemble
Dr. Gordon Brock, conductor
Charlotte Mabrey, conductor
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $10
Students: Free
Call Box Office at 620-2878 or BUY TICKETS NOW.
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DECEMBER 2009
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Handel’s Messiah
UNF Chorale & Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Gordon Brock, Dr. Simon Shiao, Dr. Randall Tinnin, ensemble directors
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $10
Students: Free
Call Box Office at 620-2878 or BUY TICKETS NOW.
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Great American Jazz Series
Carl Allen/Rodney Whitaker Project
Carl Allen, drums
Rodney Whitaker, bass
Rodney Jones, guitar
Reggie Thomas, piano/organ
Vincent Herring, saxophone
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
$25/$17/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
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Masterclass: Austrian Pianist Barbara Moser - NEW EVENT
Barbara Moser, piano
Friday, December 4, 2009
Recital Hall – 1:00 p.m. (Right After Perf. Lab)
Free - Sponsored by the Vienna Culture (Council)
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4th Annual Feast of Carols
UNF Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, & Brass Ensemble with Community Ensembles
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Lazzara Hall – 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Adults: $10
Students: Free
Call Box Office at 620-2878 or BUY TICKETS NOW.
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Spring 2010 - January I February I March I April
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JANUARY 2010
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Martin Luther King Memorial Concert
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus & UNF Chamber Singers
Darren Dailey, artistic director
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Monday, January 18, 2010
Times Union Center – TBA
Ticket Cost TBA
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UNF Clarinet Choir & Ensembles
Dr. Guy Yehuda, conductor
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Vicar’s Landing – 6:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Faculty Recital
Dr. Guy Yehuda, clarinet
Tali Morgulis, piano
Monday, January 25, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Tali Morgulis, piano
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Florida Community College Symposium - NEW EVENT
UNF Department of Music Showcase
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $10
Students: Free
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Florida Community College Jazz Band & Student Artist Winners Concert
Friday, January 29, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
Florida Community College Final Concert: Orchestra, Chorus,
Symphonic Band, Piano Soloists, & Guitar Ensemble
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 11:30 a.m.
Free
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FEBRUARY 2010
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Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival - NEW EVENT
Dr. Clarence Hines, director
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 10:00 a.m.
Tickets TBA
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Great American Jazz Series
Joe Lovano, tenor sax
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
$35/$27/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
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UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Cypress String Quartet
Friday, February 19, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Invitational Band Festival
Featuring the UNF Wind Symphony & the Very Best in Regional High School Bands
Dr. Gordon Brock, conductor
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Lazzara Hall – TBA
Free
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Sing into Spring
UNF Chorale Ensembles
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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MARCH 2010
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Great American Jazz Series
Kim Richmond, saxophone
Clay Jenkins, trumpet
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
$25/$17/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
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Florida Clarinet Extravaganza!
Dr. Guy Yehuda, director
Thursday – Saturday, March 4-6, 2010
Fine Arts Center – TBA
Free
UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Selmer and Buffet Crampon present:
2010 Florida Clarinet Extravaganza! with:
- James Campbell
- Tasha Warren
- Guy Yehuda
- David Etheridge
- Julia Heinen
- The JSO Clarinet Section
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Broadway Rocks at Times Union Center - UPDATED EVENT - Cancelled - (Updated 11/17/09)
UNF Chorale, JU Concert Choir, & FCCJ Chorale
Steven Reineke, conductor
Friday, March 5, 2009
Times Union Center – 11:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 6, 2009
Times Union Center – 8:00 p.m.
Ticket Cost TBA
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UNF String Showcase
Dr. Simon Shiao, violin professor
Dr. Nick Curry, cello professor
Monday, March 8, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series
Gene Koshinski, percussionist and
composer - NEW EVENT
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Opera Ensemble
Spring Opera Production
Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, director
Thursday – Sunday, March 11-14, 2010
Robinson Theatre – TBA
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
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UNF Clarinet Studio Recital
Dr. Guy Yehuda, conductor
Friday, March 12, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Ponte Vedra Library Choral Showcase - UPDATED EVENT - Event day originally listed as Monday, but it should have been Tuesday.
UNF Chamber Singers & Women’s Chorale
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ponte Vedra Library – 6:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Clarinet Choir & Ensembles - UPDATED EVENT - Event day originally listed as Monday, but it should have been Tuesday.
Dr. Guy Yehuda, conductor
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Cypress Village – 6:30 p.m.
Free
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Great American Jazz Series
Terence Blanchard, trumpet
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
$35/$27/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
Note: Our original program misspelled Mr. Blanchard's first name (Terrance).
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UNF Percussion Concert
Charlotte Mabrey, conductor
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Robinson Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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APRIL 2010
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UNF Faculty Recital
Erin K. Bennett, piano
Monday, April 5, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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Great American Jazz Series
Javier Carrion, recording engineer
CD & DVD Recording Project: “Live from the Great American Jazz Series 2010:
UNF JE1 featuring the UNF Jazz Faculty”
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
$25/$17/$8
Call Box Office at 620-2878.
Season Package: $125
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UNF Organ Concert with Percussion Ensemble & Brass Ensemble
Charlotte Mabrey, conductor
Dr. Randall Tinnin, conductor
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Jacoby Hall – 3:00 p.m.
Free
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UNF Grand Finale Concert
UNF Wind Symphony & Concert Band
Dr. Gordon Brock, conductor
Charlie Rankin, conductor
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Lazzara Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Adults: $10
Students: Free
Call Box Office at 620-2878 or BUY TICKETS NOW.
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Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem
UNF Chorale & Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Cara Tasher, conductor
Friday, April 16, 2010
TBA – 7:30 p.m.
Free
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UNF Faculty Recital
Dr. Gary Smart, piano
Monday, April 19, 2010
Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
Free
“This all-Russian concert features virtuoso works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, as well as Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, Pictures at an
Exhibition, in its original setting for solo piano.”
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UNF Orchestra Invitational
UNF Chamber Orchestra & Vero Beach High School Orchestra
Dr. Shiao, conductor
Mr. Matthew Stott, conductor
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Lazzara Hall – TBA
Free
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