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Delta Music Institute Industry Workshops
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 pm.
Instructors from the Delta State University program will provide workshops on a range of industry topics.
Morrison Brothers Music.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes, Concerts.

A British Cup of Tea: Fall Vocal Arts Concert
Sat, Nov 21, 7:30 pm.
Belhaven Choral Arts ensembles and Vocal Arts soloists under the direction of Belhaven music professor Dr. Christopher Shelt explore a diverse and entertaining offering of British vocal music from the 16th century to the present.  Planned repertoire includes works by Handel, Britten, Stanford, Mathias, Rutter and a selection of English madrigals.
Belhaven College Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Scott Albert Johnson at Underground 119
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The blues artist will perform from 9 p.m. until midnight.
Underground 119.

filed under: Concerts.

Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra
Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 pm.
The MCO performs music from Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, Vaughn Williams, Khachaturian and Copeland.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Best of Belhaven I
Wed, Nov 23, 7:30 pm.
A truly diverse panorama of Belhaven’s finest musical talent, this concert offers the most exemplary student performances of the semester.
Belhaven College Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Jason Turner Band at Poets II
Nov 27 – Nov 28.
The band will be performing until 1 a.m.
Poets II.
Free with beverages for sale.

filed under: Concerts, Food and Drink.

The Rainmakers at Poets II
Nov 28 – Nov 29.
The band will perform until 1 a.m.
Poets II.
Free with beverages for sale.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Food and Drink.

Departmental Recital: Music Students
Mon, Nov 30, 3:00 pm.
A variety of vocal, piano and instrumental music from baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary periods.
Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Millsaps Singers and Campus Ministry Team: Annual Advent Lessons and Carols Service
Tue, Dec 1, 12:00 pm.
The two departments collaborate for this holiday performance.
Millsaps College - Ford Academic Complex.
Free.

filed under: Concerts, Holiday.

Music in the City
Tue, Dec 1, 5:15 pm.
This new partnership with St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral encourages Jacksonians to stay downtown for some culture and fun. Hors d'oeuvres at 5:15 p.m., music performance begins at 5:45 p.m.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free, donations welcome.

filed under: Concerts.

Bethlehem Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tue, Dec 1, 5:30 pm.
St. Andrew's Cathedral Choir and the Mississippi Symphony Brass Quintet perform Advent Carols.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free, but donations welcome.

filed under: Concerts, Holiday.

Ellis Marsalis Solo Performance
Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 pm.
Modern jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis performs in this solo show to benefit the Margaret Walker Alexander National Research Center.
Jackson State University: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium.
$25, $50 special reserve, $10 students.

filed under: Concerts.

Holiday Choral Spectacular
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Sounds of the season will reverberate throughout the sanctuary at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg as The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents its Holiday Choral Spectacular on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket proceeds benefit the Children's Center, a United Way agency.
Main Street Baptist Church - Hattiesburg.
$22.

filed under: Concerts.

Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones
Thu, Dec 3, 7:30 pm.
The adventurous Béla Fleck & The Flecktones fuse bluegrass, jazz and funk to form a critically acclaimed, wildly popular sound unlike any other. Featuring songs from the band’s Grammy-winning album Jingle All The Way, the group will perform favorites such as “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night” and “The Christmas Song” as they have never been heard before. The band also pays tribute to Vince Guaraldi with funk-filled versions of two songs from his A Charlie Brown Christmas.
MSU Riley Center.
$56, $50.

filed under: Concerts.

PRISM Concert Sponsored by USM
Thu, Dec 3, 7:00 PM.
The School of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi and Parris Jewelers have come together to present the second Annual PRISM concert at 7 p.m. at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg.
Lake Terrace Convention Center.
$10.

filed under: Concerts.

77th Annual Singing Christmas Tree
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 pm.
A beloved tradition recognized throughout the South, Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree is an outdoor choral performance of Christmas music favorites. Come and enjoy this special celebration. Bring blankets and/or chairs. Adjunct music professor Mrs. Carolyn Sachs is the musical director.
Belhaven College.
Free.

filed under: Concerts.

Fall 2009 Chick Jam
Fri, Dec 4, 8:00 PM.
Located in Hal & Mal's Red Room. Save the date for the JFP's quarterly music night to raise money to stop domestic abuse in Jackson. Quarterly Chick Jams lead up to the big annual Chick Ball in July 2010. Art and music, 18+, $5 cover. Details and line-up soon at jfpchickball.com.
Hal and Mal's.
$5.

filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Concerts, Artistic Opportunities.

"Handel's Messiah"
Sat, Dec 5, 7:30 pm.
The Mississippi Chorus performs the classic holiday music.
Galloway United Methodist Church.
TBA.

filed under: Concerts, Holiday.

American Stars Christmas featuring former American Idol Stars
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 pm.
Celebrate Christmas with former American Idol Stars as they present a two-act concert of Christmas Carols and holiday favorites including solos, duets and group numbers. Bring two non-perishable food items to the box office when you purchase your ticket and receive a pass to a post performance reception with the artists.
Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
$20.

filed under: Concerts, Holiday.

"A Night of Musical Artistry"
Fri, Dec 11, 7:00 pm.
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation presents this sixth annual jazz event, featuring Grammy-nominee Kirk Whalum and Mississippi recording artist Michael Burton.
Alamo Theatre.
$35.

filed under: Concerts.

"A Christmas Tradition"
Sat, Dec 12, 4:00 pm.
The Mississippi Boychoir celebrates 15 years within the 1400-year boychoir tradition.
St. Philip's Episcopal Church.

filed under: Holiday, Concerts.

In Concert: Campbell and McCutcheon
Sat, Dec 12, 7:30 pm.
This performance by Kate Campbell and John McCutcheon benefits Mississippi's Ronald McDonald House.
Belhaven College Center for the Arts.
TBA.

filed under: JFP Sponsored Events, Concerts.

Bravo III: 1812 Overture and More
Sat, Jan 23, 7:30 am.
The MSO performs Tchaikovsky's classic.
Thalia Mara Hall.
TBA.

filed under: Concerts.

 


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