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Dana Brass Chamber Ensemble Performance

Dana Brass Chamber Ensemble performs Eric Ewazen’s “Frost Fire”

The Dana Brass Chamber Ensemble held a recital Thursday, December 2, 2021, where they performed Eric Ewazen’s “Frost Fire.” Student performers at the recital included Ryan Bowden, Darren Thompson, Sevérino Paredes, Brandon Hackimer, and Zak Rahal.

YSU Youth Orchestra Concert

YSU Youth Orchestra to perform concert at Stambaugh Auditorium

The YSU Youth Orchestra, comprised of Youngstown-area middle and high school students, will perform their fall concert Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. Featured music will include Gioachino Rossini’s “William Tell Overture” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Museum opens five new exhibits

Five new exhibits to open at McDonough Museum of Art

The McDonough Museum of Art will present five new exhibits beginning Friday, December 3, 2021, including annual shows that feature the work of graduating YSU Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students. The exhibits will be open to the public through Saturday, December 18.

Andrews Avenue Mural earns CityScape Beautification Award

Andrews Avenue Mural earns CityScape Beautification Award

The 500-foot-long Andrews Avenue Memory Mural, which was a collaborative project between YSU's Department of Art and Lit Youngstown, earned a Youngstown CityScape Beautification Award for Institutions November 18, 2021. The project, led by professor of art Dragana Crnjak, was funded by a Neighborhood SUCCESS grant from the Raymond J. Wean Foundation and was also supported by Youngstown CityScape and the Andrews Avenue Business Group.

Pipino Performing Arts Series to welcome René Izquierdo

Pipino Performing Arts Series to welcome René Izquierdo

The Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series will welcome classical guitarist René Izquierdo to campus Saturday and Sunday, November 13 and 14, 2021. Izquierdo will present a free masterclass November 13 at 3:00 PM in YSU’s Bliss Recital Hall and will perform a concert November 14 in the North Hall of The Butler Institute of American Art at 3:00 PM.

Judith Rae Solomon Gallery to feature 18 student art sculptures

Judith Rae Solomon Gallery to feature 18 student art sculptures

The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, located in YSU’s Bliss Hall, will feature 18 sculptures by students enrolled in the YSU Department of Art November 8 – 19, 2021. The exhibit is free and open to the public 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Dana School of Music to present “We Rise Again” fall choral concert

Dana School of Music to present “We Rise Again” fall choral concert 

YSU’s Dana School of Music will present their fall choral concert titled “We Rise Again” Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM at the St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. Performers at the concert will include the Dana Chorale, directed by associate professor of music Hae-Jong Lee, and Voices of YSU, directed by associate professor of music Daniel Keown. Jack Ciarniello and Kathy Miller will accompany the ensembles.

Mezzo-soprano Linda Di Fiore to present masterclass in Bliss Hall

Mezzo-soprano Linda Di Fiore to present masterclass in Bliss Hall

YSU’s Dana School of Music will welcome mezzo-soprano Linda Di Fiore to campus for a masterclass Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Bliss Recital Hall in YSU’s Bliss Hall. Di Fiore has performed as a soloist in operas, oratorios, recitals, and in musical theatre for over forty years.

Jazz Quintet and Sextet concert to feature student compositions

Jazz Quintet & Sextet concert to feature student compositions

Students in the YSU Jazz Quintet and Sextet will present their own compositions in a concert Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:30 PM at the Spotlight Theater in YSU’s Bliss Hall. Led by professor of music Dave Morgan, the groups will feature original music by YSU students Chandler Carpenter, Enzo Chiodi, Lucas Ciesielski, and Antwan Howard.

University Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

“Little Shop of Horrors” production opens through University Theatre

YSU’s University Theatre will present their production of the black comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors” beginning Friday, October 29, 2021 through Sunday, November 7 at the YSU Ford Theater in YSU’s Bliss Hall. The story follows florist shop worker Seymour as he raises a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood.