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The Arts Guild at Neumann University was established in 1991 to enhance the high level of cultural enrichment presented to the Delaware Valley Community. The nine member organizations, Center Stage Productions, the Cultural Arts Forum, the Delaware County Symphony, International Ballet Classique, the Neumann University Art Gallery, the Neumann University Concert Chorale, the Neumann University Jazz Band, the Neumann University Players, and Stages of Imagination, offer performances and seminars in the Fred P. Meagher Theatre in an atmosphere that offers fine acoustics, architectural excellence, and comfortable continental seating. For more information on any of our programming, please contact the Neumann University Office of Cultural Programming by calling 610-558-5626.
All events held in the Meagher Theatre located in the Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center on the Neumann University campus unless otherwise noted. General/ticketing information may be obtained by calling 610-558-5626 unless otherwise noted.
DELAWARE COUNTY SYMPHONY
Chamber Concert
February 7 at 3:00 p.m.
This concert will feature Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major and original jazz arrangements by the Delaware County Symphony’s Jazz Ensemble. For tickets/information, please call 610-879-7059 or visit the web site at www.dcsmusic.org.
DIRECTOR: Charles Thomas
ADMISSION: General $10; Seniors/Students $8; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE. Group rates available.
DELAWARE COUNTY SYMPHONY
Romantic Favorites
February 28 at 3:00 p.m.
This full symphony concert will include the Die Meistersinger Overture by Richard Wagner along with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol. The program will also include the Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb Minor. For tickets/information, please call 610-879-7059 or visit the web site at www.dcsmusic.org.
DIRECTOR: Rosalind Erwin, Guest Conductor
ADMISSION: General $15; Seniors/Students $12; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE. Group rates available.
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY PLAYERS
Urinetown: The Musical
by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann
March 11-13 at 8:00 p.m.
March 14 at 2:00 p.m.
One of the most original musicals ever to hit the Broadway stage, Urinetown is a scathing satire of corporate greed and political corruption as well as a hilarious send-up of virtually every musical comedy convention imaginable. The play is set in a not-too-distant future where private toilets are outlawed on environmental grounds, and citizens must pay for the privilege of using public toilets. These rules are controlled by a rapacious corporation in cahoots with on-the-take politicians who allow it to maintain a monopoly and keep raising the fees, to the great discomfort of the poor. But this is a musical comedy, so the misery is all tongue-in-cheek, the plot is over the top, and there’s a love story and lots of song and dance. A Tony award-winner for both book and score, Urinetown will leave you with plenty to think about long after you’ve managed to stop laughing.
DIRECTOR: Terence Gleeson
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Richard Sayers
CHOREOGRAPHY: Lisa Hernandez
under 12 FREE.
BOX OFFICE: 610.361.5455
CULTURAL ARTS FORUM
Campbell Academy of Irish Dance
March 18 at 1:30 p.m.
The Campbell Academy of Irish Dance, of Havertown and West Chester, is directed by Helene O’Malley Campbell, a professionally certified Irish Dance teacher with the Irish Dance Commission (TCRG) in Dublin, Ireland. The group’s most notable performance has been for the President of Ireland in 2000. Locally the Academy has performed on QVC, for the Little Sisters of the Poor annual benefit, the Penn’s Landing Irish Festival, the Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and throughout Delaware County.
ADMISSION: General $7; FREE for Cultural Arts Forum members and Neumann Students with ID
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY GOSPEL CHOIR
Gospel Explosion
March 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Neumann University’s Christina Brame Gospel Choir will host several local college and church organizations singing an array of gospel favorites as they “Praise the Lord” in grand musical style.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Karen Lewis
FACULTY ADVISOR: Melissa Hickey, director of Campus Ministry
ADMISSION: General $2; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE.
DELAWARE COUNTY SYMPHONY
Chamber Concert
March 28 at 3:00 p.m.
The concert will include Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, op.40 and Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34. There will be program commentary by Charles Thomas. For tickets/information, please call 610-879-7059 or visit the web site at www.dcsmusic.org.
Director: Charles Thomas
Admission: General $10; Seniors/Students $8; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE. Group rates available.
Stages of Imagination
The Eagle's Claw
Age appropriate (Pre-K - Grade 5)
Weekdays, April, May and June at 10:00 a.m.
Reservations required.
Feathers fly because the birds on Eagle's Bluff have different cultures and traditions. Their misunderstandings lead to conflict and bullying. Enjoy the suspense and fun as near calamity brings them to a better understanding of each other and a focus on their similarities rather than their differences. Fun and adventure for all!
THEMES: Diffusing bullying behavior, developing respect, creating community cooperation, tolerance, and valuing communication and relationships.
Admission: General $6.50. Group rate $6.
Reservations required. For ticket information/reservations, call 610-892-8189 or 1-888-stages6 (NJ & DE)
Faculty Concert
Crossing Borders
April 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Neumann faculty Mariá José Parker and pianist Christopher Bradshaw, the internationally acclaimed classical piano duo, will bring some of the masterworks by Spanish and American composers to Neumann's stage. They will perform music by Manuel de Falla and Gershwin among many others.
Admission: General $8; Seniors/Students $5; Neumann students with ID and children
under 12 FREE.
Cultural Arts Forum
Hollywood Sings: Stories Behind Nominated Songs
April 8 at 1:30 p.m.
“Over the Rainbow”was deleted from the The Wizard of Oz three times. Reluctantly, L.B. Mayer allowed it to remain in the score, and it won the Academy Award. Bill Messenger, teacher, composer, historian and lecturer at Peabody Conservatory of Music, will journey through the Oscar years playing, singing, and enlightening his audience with many untold stories about the songs we have grown to love and cherish.
Admission: General $7; FREE for Cultural Arts Forum members and Neumann Students with ID
Neumann University Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble
Musical Styles
April 15 at 8:00 p.m.
The Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble join forces to present a variety of musical styles and instrumental combinations at this annual event.
Conductor: Richard Sayers, Ph.D.
Admission: General $8; Seniors/Students $5, Neumann Students with ID and children
under 12 FREE
Faculty Concert
Nightingale
Yukiko Ishida, coloratura soprano
David Lofton, piano
Justin Johnson, baritone
April 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Neumann University faculty member Dr. Yuki Ishida will perform with David Lofton and Justin Johnson. The evening will please all classical music lovers!
Admission: General $8; Seniors/Students $5; Neumann students with ID and children
under 12 FREE.
Cultural Arts Forum
High Tea and The Brandywine Harp Orchestra
April 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Come enjoy tea and treats in high style while being entertained by The Brandywine Harp orchestra. Organized in 2000 by Janet Whitman, a nationally recognized classical and Celtic harp teacher and performer, the ensemble consists of 16 Celtic harpers of diverse ages. The program features many talented members, including vocal soloists, ensemble compositions, poetry singing, choreographed dancing, original compositions, poetry, comedy, percussion, and storytelling.
CAF Chairperson: Betty Tully-Walz
Conductor: Janet Whitman
Admission: General $25
Neumann University Gospel Choir
An Evening of Praise
April 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Neumann University’s Christina Brame Gospel Choir will sing special gospel selections while the Praise Dancers grace the stage for an evening of spiritually uplifting praise to our Creator.
Musical Director: Karen Lewis
Faculty Advisor: Melissa Hickey, director of Campus Ministry
Admission: General $2; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE.
Delaware County Symphony
Inspired Visions
May 2 at 3:00 p.m.
The program will feature Aaron Copland’s The Red Pony Suite and Peter Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2. “Little Russian.” The Symphony will also present this year’s Youth Competition winner and performance. For tickets/information, please call 610-879-7059 or visit the web site at www.dcsmusic.org.
Guest Conductor: Thomas DiSarlo
ADMISSION: General $10; Seniors/Students $8; Neumann students with ID and children under 12 FREE. Group rates available.
Neumann University Concert Chorale
Messiah by G. F. Handel with the Philadelphia Classical Symphony
May 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Handel’s Messiah presents an interpretation of the Christian view of the “the anointed one” as Jesus the Christ. The libretto covers the prophecies concerning the Christ, the birth, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, and finally the End Times with the Christ’s final victory over death and sin.
Artistic Director: Yukiki Ishida, DMA
Guest Conductor/Artistic director: Karl Middleman
Admission: General $8; Seniors/Students $5, Neumann Students with ID and children under 12 FREE. Reservations advised.
Neumann University Art Gallery
Brush Dancing, Ink Singing
Josephine Tsai
February 3 - March 29
Reception: February 10
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Library Gallery
Bachmann Main Building
ADMISSION: FREE
Vincent McLoughlin
March 31 - May 24
Reception: April 14
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Library Gallery
Bachmann Main Building
ADMISSION: FREE
To obtain a schedule of upcoming art exhibits or for more information regarding exhibit proposals, please contact the Office of Cultural Programming via telephone at 610-558-5626, or via e-mail at dimarinn@neumann.edu.
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