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January 30, 2012


Winter Blues 3:00 - 7:00 PM
AA 303
1st Annual UTSC Piano & Guitar Competition
Piano Categories: Open; Grade 7-9 RCM; Grade 10-ARCT
Guitar Categories: Open; Blues; Classical
Winter Blues 5:30 PM
LLBT
TAPS Student Showcase presents:
A Mummers Play

In medieval-era England, people once performed 'Mummers plays' that featured a battle between St. George and a foreign 'knight', representing a battle between the forces of light and dark. A group of theatre history students at UTSC will take over the lobby of the Leigha Lee Browne Theatre festival prior to the performance of 'Closer' to perform one of these ancient plays for the audience.
Winter Blues 6:00 - 8:00 PM
LLBT
UTSC Drama Society presents:
Closer

Members of the UTSC Drama Society perform Closer, a play written by Patrick Marber that follows a group of four strangers who swap partners and find themselves caught between desire and betrayal.

January 31, 2012


Winter Blues 12:00 - 1:00 PM
AA 303
1st Annual UTSC Piano & Guitar Competition - Winners' Showcase
Join us as we enjoy a live musical performance from the winners of the 1st Annual UTSC Piano & Guitar Competition

February 1, 2012


Winter Blues 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Meeting Place
Lunchtime Music Break:
Student Solos & Vocomotive

Students of VPM B95 will perform a variety of solo music pieces. Vocomotive, UTSC's a capella vocal ensemble will also perform.
Colette Urban 2:00 - 3:30 PM
BV 340
VPA Studio Visiting Artist Series presents:
Colette Urban

Colette Urban is an established Canadian performance artist that has been teaching, exhibiting, and performing for over 30 years. A true Renaissance woman, she operates an organic market garden, an art residency program, an art gallery, a cottage rental, a painted mat business, a vehicle storage facility, and a lively performance art practice. Her presentation will provide a glimpse into the life and times of an artist at large in the frontier of Newfoundland.
Concert Choir Open House Rehearsal 5:00 - 8:00 PM
AA 303
UTSC Concert Choir Open House
All are welcome to sit in, observe, and participate in a UTSC Concert Choir rehearsal. No experience is necessary - just bring your voice!

February 2, 2012


Winter Blues 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Meeting Place
Lunchtime Music Break:
UTSC Jazz Orchestra

Join the UTSC Jazz Orchestra as they collaborate with VPA Studio students in presenting a unique, cutting-edge music and studio art collaborative performance.
Poetry Idol 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Residence Centre
Poetry Idol
"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language."
W. H. Auden (1907-1973)
Concert Band Open House Rehearsal 5:00 - 7:00 PM
AA 303
UTSC Concert Band Open House
All are welcome to sit in, observe, and participate in a UTSC Concert Band rehearsal. Bring your own instruments and a passion for music!

February 3, 2012


FreePlay Duo 2:00 - 3:00 PM
LLBT
World Rhythms Performance Lecture Series presents:
Beyond the Page: Learning Choral Music By Rote

Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell of FreePlay Duo will conduct a contemporary a cappella workshop consisting of physical, breathing and vocal warmups, harmonic exercises, vocal percussion, teaching a song by rote, and a vocal group improvisation. No preparation necessary: singers will use their ears as their guide!
FreePlay Duo 7:30 - 9:00 PM
LLBT
World Rhythms Concert Series presents:
Autorickshaw

Autorickshaw performs its fusion of jazz, funk, and Indian classical and popular music. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling 416 208 4769 or email us.

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