Events Calendar
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A Royal Philharmonic
November 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
This regal lineup begins with a bang with Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, continues with Strauss Jr.’s elegant Kaiser-Waltzer, and concludes with Beethoven’s crowning piano concerto achievement, his Emperor Concerto featuring the fantastic Tanya Gabrielian.
If you like these kinds of events, please consider supporting the Museum’s programming by making a donation.
Halloween may be past, but it’s not too late to take in a good 19th-century ghost story! Franz Schubert’s song Erlkönig, composed in 1815 on a poem by Johann von Göthe, is a tour-de-force of compositional inventiveness. The evil Erlkönig – i.e., King of the Elves – lurks in the woods and stalks children who linger in the woods for too long. Jon Grier’s one-hour presentation will demonstrate how Schubert makes Göthe’s dramatic ballad even spookier with his musical setting, subtly shifting mood with every phrase and turning it into a brief-but-gripping 4-minute opera.
Music reading ability for this event is a plus, but NOT necessary.
About Dr. Jon Jeffrey Grier:
Jon Jeffrey Grier holds a B.A. from Kalamazoo College, an M.M. in Composition from Western Michigan University, and an M.M. in Theory and a D.M.A. in Composition from the University of South Carolina, where he studied with Dick Goodwin, Sam Douglas, and Jerry Curry. He was Instructor of Music Theory, History, and Composer in Residence at the Greenville Fine Arts Center, a magnet high school of the arts, from 1988 to 2019, where he was voted Teacher of the Year three times. He has composed commissions for the Greenville Symphony, the Kandinksy Trio, Virginia Tech pianist Rick Masters, and the Michigan Music teachers Association, among others. In retirement from teaching, Jon continues avidly composing chamber music, songs, and jazz. Jon has played in various jazz and fusion ensembles in Greenville, where he lives with wife Marion and street rescue dog Roxanne.
WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang!
The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with celebrated classic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.
Curb Records artist Dylan Scott is headed to Spartanburg, SC on Nov. 16 at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 pm ET on his This Town’s Been Too Good To Us Tour with rising artists Matt Schuster and Tayler Holder.
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar have carved a unique place for themselves in the music industry through soul-stirring arrangements of contemporary gospel, musical theater and rich original compositions. Hailing from Augusta, GA, the ensemble is known for their opulent harmonies and beautiful blends. With their expressive vocals and intricate arrangements of contemporary gospel, Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar is one of the brightest and prolific groups on the gospel scene.
Balcony and Mezzanine seating accessible by stairs only.
Please review our policies regarding refunds & cancellations here.
Clemson Students FREE with CUID from 7PM to 7:30 PM.
Open Mic Night
Dave Matthews Band is bringing their Fall 2023 tour to Bon Secours Wellness Arena November 8! An online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association is underway now – for first access to tickets go to https://bit.ly/DMBgvlPresale to join the Warehouse.
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon, are bringing their shows to fans around the world. Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers where also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.
Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys, Capitol/EMI’s 30-track collection of the band’s biggest hits, has achieved triple platinum success with sales of more than three million copies in the U.S. since its release. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Randy Leago continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
ALBUM BUNDLE
As a special offer for fans attending The Beach Boys’ upcoming tour, a digital download of Mike Love’ s album, Mike Love Not War, is included with every ticket. This promotion is not an opt -in promotion for the ticket buyer, but rather a ticket-album bundle on all tickets sold. All customer service inquiries should be directed to [email protected]
VIP Package
(VIP Program is a ticket upgrade and does NOT include tickets)
VIP packages available at www.thebeachboys.com and www.mikelove.com.
ICONIC COUNTRY ROCK GROUP, ALABAMA, ANNOUNCES NEW DATE ON 2023 ROLL ON 2 NORTH AMERICA TOUR
THE MULTI-PLATINUM BAND WILL HIT THE STAGE AT
BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA ON NOV. 9, 2023
WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST GRITS AND GLAMOR FEATURING
PAM TILLIS AND LORRIE MORGAN
Multi-platinum selling country rock group ALABAMA has announced an all new 2023 tour “ROLL ON NORTH AMERICA.” The tour will include a stop in Greenville, South Carolina, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Nov. 9, 2023, featuring very special guest PAM TILLIS AND LORRIE MORGAN. This will mark the second “Roll On” Tour in the band’s 50+ year history since 1984.
Over 50 years ago, cousins Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen and the late Jeff Cook left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stars, ALABAMA went on to sell 80 million albums and change the face and sound of country music.
Quality songs that have become the soundtrack for American life are the foundation for ALABAMA’s stellar career. The group introduced rock style guitars, lights, pyrotechnics and sounds to the country audience that has inspired many of today’s brightest country stars including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. While their music continues to stand the test of time, their numbers and stats are beyond compare.
Five decades since starting the band, ALABAMA has charted 43 #1 singles, including 21 #1 singles in a row, and have won dozens of CMA, GRAMMY®, and ACM Awards. They are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, they are world-class philanthropists who have raised millions of dollars for various charities.
Program Description
Brevard Music Center presents an evening treat for cinephiles and music aficionados alike. Following “White Lotus,” Min Xiao-Fen‘s acclaimed score for the 1934 classic Chinese silent film “The Goddess,” she received a commission from the Smithsonian Institution to compose new original soundtracks for “Romance of the Fruit Peddler” and “Romance of the Western Chamber,” two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s. Known for her innovative approach to traditional music and her ability to seamlessly integrate diverse musical styles, Ms. Min will perform with master percussionist River Guerguerian, a leading figure in classical, jazz and world music. Together they bring a unique cross-cultural expression and artistic vision to the stage. Both films will be shown during the performance.
Featured Instruments
Min Xiao-Fen: pipa, ruan, sanxian, guqin, finger piano, sound effects, and voice.
River Guerguerian: Middle Eastern and Indian frame drums, hand drums, kanjira talking drums, berimbau, doumbek, Chinese gongs, hand-pan, didgeridoo, rain stick, and voice.
About the Artists
One of the key instruments in Chinese music, the pipa has a rich and storied legacy stretching back nearly two thousand years. Few artists have done more to both honor and reinvent that history than renowned pipa soloist, vocalist and composer Min Xiao-Fen. Classically trained in her native China, Ms. Min was an acclaimed traditional music soloist before relocating to the United States and forging a new path for her instrument alongside many of the leading lights in modern jazz, free improvisation, experimental and contemporary classical music.
In Ms. Min’s music, east and west, tradition and innovation, discipline and spontaneity, ancient past and unexplored future all flow together like streams joining in one vibrant river. NPR Weekend Edition lauded Ms. Min as “one of the world’s greatest virtuosos” and JazzTimes hailed her as “a pioneer in integrating her ancient instrument with modern jazz and improvised music.” The New York Times raved that her singular work “has traversed a sweeping musical odyssey.” Min’s expressive, uncategorizable voice has found her collaborating with such inventive luminaries as Wadada Leo Smith, Derek Bailey, Randy Weston, John Zorn, Christian Marclay and Björk.
River Guerguerian has been inspiring audiences with his ecstatic and versatile percussion for over 30 years. Whether collaborating with world-class artists, supporting symphonies or creating his own dynamic explorations of rhythm, River’s devotion and attention to the vibrant life of the drum reverberates through the mind and soul of the listener. In 1988 he began working with Grammy and Oscar-winning composer, Tan Dun. Over the next several years he continued performing with several artists, which placed him in the prestigious concert halls of most major cities of the globe, including Carnegie Hall, The Sydney Opera House, and Lincoln Center.
As a highly regarded studio musician, River has recorded on over 300 albums and film soundtracks, including the John Cage documentary film, “I Have Nothing to Say and I Am Saying It.” Over the whole of his prolific career, he has performed and/or recorded internationally with such individual and groups as the BBC Concert Orchestra, Paul Winter Consort, Lizz Wright, Chuck Berry, Sophie B. Hawkins, Ziggy Marley, Gipsy Kings, New Music Consort, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tibetan Singing Bowl Ensemble, and Talujon Percussion Ensemble. River also engineers his own percussion tracks for artists at his recording studio.
ARTISTS
Min Xiao-Fen, pipa
River Guerguerian, percussion
Auditorium seating is reserved.
Genevieve’s. Now in its sixth year, the Fine Arts Center concert series prepares student musicians for a career in the arts and entertainment industry by giving them a resume-building, professional opportunity to perform in paid settings.
The women of TakeNote and the men of Tigeroar team up for their combined show, featuring unique
arrangements for both groups together, and on their own.
Interstellar Echoes, the #1 Pink Floyd Tribute is coming to The Pickens County Performing Arts Center in Liberty, SC! Double set of all of the Pink Floyd classics.
Music, Lights, Lasers.
These shows sell out over and over again. Don’t miss this.
Why is it their biggest show yet? Because it is the fifty year anniversary of the iconic album “Dark Side of the Moon.” Let us all celebrate the great music of such an amazing masterpiece.
Lee Mills, conductor
Simone Porter, violinist
Program:
Mary D. Watkins: Soul of Rememberance
Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 2
To learn more about the conductor and guest artist, please visit www.greenvillesymphony.org.
Lee Mills, Conductor
Simone Porter, Violinist
Mary D. Watkins: Soul of Remembrance
Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 2
Philip Glass and Robert Schumann are composers separated by two centuries. One, an American from Baltimore whose music defies genre: it’s two parts driving rhythm and one part rich string texture. You could even say it’s got a hint of rock n’ roll. Add a true rockstar of the violin, the one and only Simone Porter, and the fear of missing out factor is on another level.
Robert Schumann, best friend of Johannes Brahms and husband of the legendary Clara Schumann was a musical celebrity in 19th century Germany who struggled with mental illness. He found relief and sanctuary in music and the result is some of the most complex and fascinating compositions of the German Romantic period. Despite the composer’s depression, this symphony cuts through the darkness and leaves us feeling hopeful and uplifted. This energetic and elegant second symphony turns the traditional structure on its head by opening with a quiet first movement. Don’t take it from us—come hear this revolutionary and redemptive work for yourself.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR & GUEST ARTIST
IF THE PHRASE “MALE A CAPPELLA GROUP” CONJURES UP AN IMAGE OF STUDENTS IN BLUE BLAZERS, TIES, AND KHAKIS SINGING TRADITIONAL COLLEGE SONGS ON IVIED CAMPUSES… THINK AGAIN.
Anywhere in the world, nine dapper vocalists walk across the stage and immediately bring audiences to their feet.
They do so with nothing more than microphones in hand, grins ear-to-ear, witty banter on point, and an uncanny ability to belt out holiday staples, R&B smooth jams, and stadium anthems carried by style, swagger, and spirit. For as much as the story of Straight No Chaser belongs to the nine guys on stage, it also belongs to a devoted community of millions worldwide affectionately dubbed, “Chasers,” who cemented the a cappella collective’s status as an international phenomenon.
Join the City of Spartanburg and Hub City Roots for our Downtown Sunday Market series featuring artisan vendors, delicious food options, live entertainment, and fun family-friendly activities!
Enjoy a tasty treat from the food trucks lining East Main Street prior to popping into our amazing downtown boutiques and shops!
As you continue to stroll through the market, be sure to stop by the tents housing both artisan and farmers market vendors. You can expect everything from fresh flowers and produce, to handmade jewelry and home decor.
Be sure to save time to let the kids blow off some steam with our street games and entertainment zone!
By the time you’re ready to head home, we know you’ll be marking your calendar for the next Downtown Sunday Market!
Lee Mills, conductor
Simone Porter, violinist
Program:
Mary D. Watkins: Soul of Rememberance
Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 2
To learn more about the conductor and guest artist, please visit www.greenvillesymphony.org.
Lee Mills, Conductor
Simone Porter, Violinist
Mary D. Watkins: Soul of Remembrance
Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1
Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 2
Philip Glass and Robert Schumann are composers separated by two centuries. One, an American from Baltimore whose music defies genre: it’s two parts driving rhythm and one part rich string texture. You could even say it’s got a hint of rock n’ roll. Add a true rockstar of the violin, the one and only Simone Porter, and the fear of missing out factor is on another level.
Robert Schumann, best friend of Johannes Brahms and husband of the legendary Clara Schumann was a musical celebrity in 19th century Germany who struggled with mental illness. He found relief and sanctuary in music and the result is some of the most complex and fascinating compositions of the German Romantic period. Despite the composer’s depression, this symphony cuts through the darkness and leaves us feeling hopeful and uplifted. This energetic and elegant second symphony turns the traditional structure on its head by opening with a quiet first movement. Don’t take it from us—come hear this revolutionary and redemptive work for yourself.
CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR & GUEST ARTIST
Join The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series and The Petrie School of Music on Monday, November 13th for an evening of exceptional performances and delectable hors d’oeuvres at Spartanburg’s Piedmont Club. Enjoy a banquet created by Executive Chef Carlin Morrison and her team of chefs with a program of light classics, favorites, and salon showpieces performed by members of the Petrie School faculty and students.