BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Bridgewater College Department of Music announced the following performances this fall semester. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m.
Symphonic Band Concert
Cole Hall
BC’s Symphonic Band is a large ensemble that programs a diversity of musical styles and historical periods. Typical repertoire includes standards of the wind band repertoire, transcriptions and pieces highlighting the best contemporary band composers. This concert will include “La Fiesta Mexicana” by H. Owen Reed, “Bolero” by Maurice Ravel, “Midway March” by John Williams and “Until the Scars” by John Mackey.

Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m.
Jazz Bands Concert
Cole Hall
BC’s jazz ensembles feature big band instrumentation: trumpets, trombones, saxes and rhythm section. They collaborate with other musicians as well, and it is not unusual to hear flute, clarinet, tuba or vocalists at their shows. Concert programs include traditional big band swing, progressive jazz and contemporary arrangements of pop music

Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m.
Oratorio Choir Concert
Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music
The BC Oratorio Choir is one of the College’s largest choral ensembles, uniting students from a wide range of academic disciplines with alumni singers. This year’s program features choral works by James MacMillan, Douglas Byler, Morten Lauridsen and Elaine Hagenberg.

Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 5 at 3 p.m.
Holiday Extravaganza
Concert Hall, Carter Center for Worship and Music
One of the most popular musical performances of the year, the Holiday Extravaganza features the Chorale, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and audience sing-alongs.

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