North Central College Fine and Performing Arts

01/30/2025

In two short weeks, the Department of Theatre will present "The 39 Steps" in Madden Theatre! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel and add a dash of Monty Python, and you have a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award- winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters and some good old-fashioned romance. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/the-39-steps

01/29/2025

Timothy Coffman leads An Evening of Jazz - Jazz Faculty Concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of legendary trombonist JJ Johnson. This special tribute will showcase Johnson’s iconic works, honoring his groundbreaking contributions to bebop and jazz. Joining Coffman will be North Central College faculty members Juan Pastor on drum set, Dan Anderson on bass, and Chris White on piano. For tickets, visit https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/event/An_Evening_of_Jazz_Jazz_Faculty_Recital/132855

01/28/2025

Join Picosa next month as they present Picosa favorite, Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” paired with a brand new companion piece “Persephone” by Jim Stephenson. Closing the concert with a little “metal” and another world premiere will be Tool’s “Schism,” arranged by Composer-in-Residence Jonathon Kirk. Picosa artists include Jennie Oh Brown, flute, Andrea R. DiOrio, clarinet, Elizabeth Brausa Brathwaite, violin, Paula Kosower, cello, and Daniel Schlosberg, piano. For tickets, visit https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/event/Picosa_FacultyGuest_Recital/145494

01/28/2025

In one month, North Central faculty from across campus will perform in the Across the Curriculum Recital! This recital demonstrates the artistry required for every field of study. Performers include faculty from the music department and the psychology department, as well as presentations from other fields of study. For tickets, visit https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/event/Across_the_Curriculum_Faculty_Recital/135902

01/27/2025

Only two weeks until the Department of Music Honors Recital! Selected through a rigorous audition process evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges, these talented musicians represent the highest standard of artistry and dedication within the college's music program. This year, the recital has expanded from its traditional focus on piano and voice to include students from all areas of study within the music department. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/department-music-honors-recital

01/24/2025

Illinois Conservatory for the Arts (ICA), a non-profit arts education institution in the Western suburbs, will host its 3rd annual A Night of Broadway benefit gala & concert featuring its greatest all-star lineup of Broadway stars to date! The Gala features a festive cocktail hour, plated dinner, silent auction, and a DJ hosted after-party where guests can mingle with the performers. Attendees have the option of purchasing a ticket for either the full evening gala with VIP concert seating starting at 5:00 p.m. or for concert seating and access to the after-party only starting at 7:30 p.m. Concert only tickets start at $50 with gala tickets starting at $250. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ilconservatory.org.

01/23/2025

Join us next month for our 37th annual Gospel Extravaganza to celebrate Black History Month through song, spoken word, dance, and other performances! For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/37th-annual-gospel-extravaganza

01/22/2025

Come hear the North Central College Big Band in concert in the beautiful Madden Theatre on February 20! They’ll be performing the music of Count Basie, Wes Montgomery, Antonio Carlos Jobim and many others. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/jazz-big-band-winter-concert

01/21/2025

On February 19, our annual invitational festival day culminates with a joint evening performance featuring North Central College’s Concert Choir, Chorale, and Chamber Singers, Ramona M. Wis, conductor, and Robert Saul, collaborative pianist, with guest choirs from Carl Sandburg High School, Nicki Denofrio, conductor, and Oswego High School, Mark Baglione, conductor, and James Willaert, accompanist. Each ensemble will present its own set of music and all choirs will combine for the finale from "The Gondoliers" to close the concert! For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/honors-choral-invitational-festival

01/20/2025

In a few short weeks, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra will share their concert "Beyond Beautiful" on the Wentz Concert Hall stage! Acclaimed violist and well-known string teacher in the western suburbs, Rose Armbrust Griffin, is the featured soloist in the DSO’s February concert, performing the rarely-heard but gloriously tuneful "Viola Concerto" by Cecil Forsyth. The concert is framed by two compelling masterworks - Johannes Brahms’ "Tragic Overture," imbued with powerful melancholy, and Tchaikovsky’s "Symphony No. 6 in B minor," commonly known as "Pathétique" but more aptly designated as the “Passionate.” This exquisitely poignant symphony was Tchaikovsky’s final work in the genre, premiering just nine days before his death. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/dso-beyond-beautiful

01/15/2025

Next month, the Department of Theatre presents "The 39 Steps" in Madden Theatre! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel and add a dash of Monty Python, and you have a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award- winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters and some good old-fashioned romance. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/the-39-steps

01/14/2025

Join us next month for the Department of Music Honors Recital! This annual celebration of musical excellence showcases the most outstanding student performers from North Central College. Selected through a rigorous audition process evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges, these talented musicians represent the highest standard of artistry and dedication within the college's music program. This year, the recital has expanded from its traditional focus on piano and voice to include students from all areas of study within the music department. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/department-music-honors-recital

01/13/2025

Don't miss this Sunday's Chicago Sinfonietta performance "Black Being" at 3 p.m. in the Wentz Concert Hall! Featuring composer-performer duo Flutronix (Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull), this electro-acoustic performance honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a unique blend of lighting, electronics, poetry, and soloists with orchestra. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/chicago-sinfonietta-black-being

01/01/2025

12/20/2024

“Black Being” is a groundbreaking exploration of the Black female experience. Featuring composer-performer duo Flutronix (Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull), this electro-acoustic performance honors Martin Luther King Jr. with a unique blend of lighting, electronics, poetry, and soloists with orchestra. Newly commissioned texts by poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green give voice to the complexities of Black womanhood. This compelling modern duo are known for their fusion of classical music with hip-hop, electronic programming, and soulful vocals. Truly a one-of-a-kind event celebrating influential creators and socially conscious changemakers. For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/chicago-sinfonietta-black-being

12/09/2024

This Sunday, the DuPage Symphony’s annual holiday concert offers a showcase of festive popular songs, familiar carols, movie medleys, and seasonal selections from around the world! This festive program is guaranteed to warm your heart and lift your spirits! And who knows: will that special someone once again come to Wentz Concert Hall to take over Maestra Schubert’s podium? For tickets, visit https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/show/dso-holiday-magic