November 18, 2022
Established in 1994, under the direction of Professor Anne Rasmussen, the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble welcomes students, faculty, and community musicians. It explores the styles and repertoires of Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian, and Greek musical traditions. The group has presented numerous concerts featuring guest artists from a variety of Arab and Middle Eastern music traditions and has concertized in the mid-Atlantic region, and internationally in Morocco and Oman. We are pleased to welcome them back to the Muscarelle. Limited seating. Please register to reserve your space.
November 10, 2022
The Gallery Players, W&M’s conductor-less chamber orchestra of 15 string players, will feature music of English composer Sir Hubert Parry and African American composer Florence Price, then conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence. Space is limited; please register reserve your space.
April 27, 2022
The William & Mary Gallery Players
Muscarelle Museum of Art The William & Mary Gallery Players will present a concert to celebrate the musical tastes and passions of Edgar Degas. String ensemble works by Claude Debussy, Donizetti, Gluck, and Mozart will be featured in this homage to this enigmatic artist. These musical compositions represent the work of a fellow Impressionist, as well as Degas’ love for grand style opera and 18th century composers. Book Club
FREE
April 27, 2021
A televised performance by The William & Mary Appalachian Music Ensemble against the backdrop of the works from the Museum’s permanent collection. The ensemble players utilize a multitude of stringed instruments, including banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin as they explore the rich heritage of traditional Southern Appalachian tunes and songs. From Music in the Galleries Originally broadcast Apr 19, 2021
November 21, 2019
In recognition of National American Indian Heritage Month and in conjunction with the 1619 / 2019 exhibition, the Muscarelle is proud to present flautist Talon Silverhorn. An Eastern Shawnee educator and musician, Silverhorn will perform in the gallery space where the works of art represent contemporary reactions to migration, colonialism and pluralism. Presented by The Friends of the Muscarelle Museum of Art (FMMA).
October 10, 2019
Come join us for a performance by The William & Mary Appalachian Music Ensemble against the backdrop of the always-exceptional studio faculty art exhibition at the Muscarelle Museum of Art. The ensemble players utilize a multitude of stringed instruments, including banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin as they explore the rich heritage of traditional Southern Appalachian tunes and songs.