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Recital and Concert Season

August

Concert of African Music and Dance featuring Yaya Diallo, instructor of Djembe
August 27. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:00 p.m.

September

Brock McGuire in concert
September 11. Main Stage of the Irish Fest on the campus of Bellarmine University at 5:00 p.m.

Brock McGuire lecture/concert
September 12. Amy Cralle Theater at 10:00 a.m.

Patience Chaitevzi: Vocal and mbira music of Zimbabwe
September 18. Amy Cralle Theater at 6:30 p.m.

Sherman Irby lecture/performance
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Featuring faculty and students of the Bellarmine University Jazz Program. September 19. Amy Cralle Theater at 10:00 a.m.

OSTRAKA in Concert
Critically acclaimed Baroque period instrument ensemble featuring Josh Lee, viol, John Lenti, lutes and theorbo, Dave Walker, lutes and baroque guitar.
September 23. Our Lady of the Woods Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

October

Broadway Knights, A Musical Review 
October 21 - 23. Amy Cralle Theater at 8 p.m. Admission: General - $12, Student/Seniors - $6

Broadway Knights, A Musical Review 
October 27 - 29. Amy Cralle Theater at 8 p.m. Admission: General - $12, Student/Seniors - $6

"Why Just in February?" Concert
A concert of Traditional Negro Spirituals featuring Karmesha Peake (mezzo - soprano), Owen Sammons (organ), Austin Echols (pianist), Mario Wales, (dancer) and The Bellarmine Handbell Quartet.
October 27th. Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Road. 7:00 PM.

Kentucky Baroque a period instrument ensemble Dave Walker, Director
October 29. Our Lady of the Woods Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Donations suggested.  

LGBT History Month Concert
Featuring works of  Leonard Bernstein, Benjamin Britten, Elton John, Camille Saint-Saens, Ned Rorem and Stephen Sondheim. Performed by Bellarmine University Students, Faculty and Guests.
October 31. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

November

Student Convocation 
November 1. Amy Cralle Theater at 11 a.m. 

Bellarmine Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Barton Mattingly, Director. 
November 4. Amy Cralle Theater at  7:30 p.m. 

Student Convocation 
November 8. Amy Cralle Theater at 11 a.m.

Dimitris Kotronakis in Concert
Greek classical guitar virtuoso sponsored by the Louisville Guitar Society.
November 14. Amy Cralle Theater at 6 p.m.

Bellarmine Jazz Combos
November 13. Amy Cralle Theater at 3 p.m. 

Django Jamboree 2011
Featuring guitarist Adrein Moignard and violinist Ben Powell with Franglais and Gypsy de Ville.
November 13. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Visit Django Jamboree: 2011 for more information.

The 13th Annual Festival of Hymns
Featuring The Bellarmine Chorale and The Bellarmine Handbell Ensembles, Dr. Alexander T. Simpson, Jr., Director. Guest Artists: Owen Sammons (organ), Barry Lawrence (baritone), Dave Clark (saxophone), Phillip Morgan (baritone) Austin Echols (piano), Mario Wales and Erica Dykes Burke (liturgical dancers), The Choir of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, Troy Bell, Director.
November 13. Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Road at 7:00 PM

Bellarmine Percussion Ensemble: Matt Schaffner, Director.
Special guests: Dick Sisto, vibraphone; Jim Rago, timpani; and The Louisville Leopard Percussionists.
November 18. Amy Cralle Theater at 6 p.m 

Bellarmine Jazz Combos
November 20. Amy Cralle Theater at 3 p.m.

Student Convocation
November 22. Amy Cralle Theater at 11 a.m.

Jazz Piano Recital
Students of Todd Hildreth.
November 28. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Piano Performance Classes
November 29. Amy Cralle Theater and Norton Music Room 101 at 11:00 a.m.

December

Senior Recital: Sean Sullivan, Music Technology.
December 1. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Ryan Fowler, Music Technology and Jazz Drum
December 2. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m

Junior Recital: Music Technology Majors Natalie Nelson, Piano Joseph Watts, Guitar.
December 3. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m. 

Bellarmine University Orchestra in concert, Aaron Boaz, Director.
Featuring The Nutcracker and Christmas Pops.
December 4. Amy Cralle Theater at 3:00 p.m.

Handel's Messiah 
Featuring The BU College Singers, The Youth Performing Arts School Concert Choir, Timothy Glasscock, Director and Bellarmine Baroque a period instrument ensemble. Dave Walker, Director.
December 4. Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY at 7:30 p.m. 

Senior Recital: Chris Roseland, Classical, Jazz and Rock Guitar.
December 5. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Bellarmine Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Barton Mattingly, Director. 
A concert of holiday music.
December 7. Amy Cralle Theater at  7:30 p.m.

February

The Bellarmine University Chorale’s Black History Month Festival of Music Annual Awards Luncheon
jointly sponsored by the Kentuckiana Chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians (KANM).
February 4. Amy Cralle Theater at 1:00 PM
For additional information and ticket prices, contact Dr. A.T. Simpson

The Bellarmine University Chorale’s Black History Month Festival of Music’s
Annual ‘Traditional Negro Spiritual’ Voice Competition - Collegiate Division

This event is co-sponsored with the Bellarmine University Black Student Union and
the Kentuckiana Chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians (KANM).
February 11. Amy Cralle Theater at 1:00 PM
For additional information, contact Dr. A.T. Simpson

The Bellarmine University Chorale’s Black History Month Festival of Music’s Annual ‘Traditional Negro Spiritual’ Voice Competition – High School Division
This event is co-sponsored with the Bellarmine University Black Student Union and
the Kentuckiana Chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians (KANM).
February 18. Amy Cralle Theater at 1:00 PM
For additional information, contact Dr. A.T. Simpson

Valentine's Jazz Concert featuring faculty and student jazz combos.
February 13. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 PM

The Bellarmine University Chorale’s Black History Month Festival of Music Presents
The 2012 Omea Psi Phi Fraternity Talent Hunt

February 19. Amy Cralle Theater at 3:00 PM
For additional information, contact Dr. A.T. Simpson

The Bellarmine University Chorale’s Black History Month's 2012 Black History Month Concert Finale
Featuring Bellarmine Universtiy faculty, student and guest performers.
February 26. Amy Cralle Theater at 4:00 PM
For additional information, contact Dr. A.T. Simpson

Student Convocation 
February 28. Amy Cralle Theater at 11:00 a.m.

March

Faure Requiem featuring the Bellarmine University College Singers and Chamber Orchestra,
Timothy Glasscock, conductor.
March 19. Venue TBA at 7:30 p.m.

Student Convocation 
March 20. Amy Cralle Theater at 11:00 a.m.

Sophomore Recital: Louie Hehman, Piano Michael Heinekamp, Piano.
March 23. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m. 

Junior Recital: Noah Reed, Saxophone.
March 24. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Wilson Wilder, Jazz Guitar.
March 25. Amy Cralle Theater at 3:00 p.m.

Bellarmine University Jazz Faculty in Concert.

March 26. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Student Convocation 
March 27. Amy Cralle Theater at 11:00 a.m.

Preparatory Department Recital
March 27. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

April

Bellarmine University Student Jazz Combos in Concert.
April 1. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Bellarmine University Student Jazz Combos in Concert.
April 2. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Student Convocation 
April 3. Amy Cralle Theater at 11 a.m.

Guest Recital: Michael Tunnell, Trumpet Meme Tunnell, Piano.
April 10. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Sophomore Recital: Rebecca-Faith Richey, Violin Meghan Young, Piano.
April 12. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Brittany Jones, Voice.
April 13. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Junior Recital: Wes Bain and Leah Craig, Piano.
April 14. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Kentucky Composers Recital sponsored by the Kentucky Music Teachers Association 
April 15. Additional details forthcoming. Amy Cralle Theater at 4 p.m. 

Student Convocation 
April 17. Amy Cralle Theater at 11:00 a.m. 

Faure Requiem featuring the Bellarmine University College Singers and Chamber Orchestra,
Timothy Glasscock, conductor.
April 20. Venue TBA at 7:30 p.m.

Faure Requiem featuring the Bellarmine University College Singers and Chamber Orchestra,
Timothy Glasscock, conductor.
April 21. Venue TBA at 7:30 p.m.

Piano Studio of Todd Hildreth in Concert.
April 22. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Emily McCarthy, Piano.
April 23. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Student Convocation 
April 24. Amy Cralle Theater at 11:00 a.m.

Senior Recital: Ian Spence, Music Technology.
April 24. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Dave Neill, Jazz Bass.
April 25. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

The Bellarmine University Percussion Ensemble in Concert.
Matt Schaffner, director.
April 27. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Mark Rascati, Voice and Guitar.
April 29. Amy Cralle Theater at 2:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Nancy Mok, Violin.
April 29. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Kathleen MacCool, Viola.
April 30. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

May

Junior Recital: Hank Evans, Piano.
May 1. Amy Cralle Theater at 7:30 p.m.

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