Collegium is Colby’s auditioned choir, comprised entirely of students. Its spring program will feature music composed or arranged by members of the Colby community, showcasing the diversity of talents among our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This concert will also feature an original composition written in collaboration with the Sing Me a Story Foundation. Reserve…
The Colby Jazz Ensemble features works from throughout the history of jazz. The concert includes Dizzy Gillespie’s “Salt Peanuts,” which is an essential part of the jazz repertoire and is based on George Gershwin’s composition “I Got Rhythm” and Wes Montgomery’s “Cariba,” a catchy bossa nova tune arranged by Victor Lopez for big band. Reserve…
Rise and shine for a breathtaking celestial event with John Meader of Northern Skies Planetarium! As the sun peeks over the horizon on the morning of March 29, watch as the moon partially veils its light in a stunning partial solar eclipse. We will have solar glasses and telescopes out to greet the morning eclipse.…
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where kids can decorate their own pots and then plant basil seeds to take home! They will learn all about growing plants and how to take care of their new potted basil! This event is free and all materials will be provided. No registration is required. Lead by Colby…
(Funded by the Freda M. Charles Music Fund) Brendon Wilkins, Colby Director of Bands, leads his organ trio for an evening of swinging jazz, featuring music made famous by Stanley Turrentine, Shirley Scott, and Jimmy Smith. The Hammond B3 organ has been an integral part of the jazz tradition and is tied to the signature…
This year’s Orchestral Masterworks concert features Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic exploration of fate, the Overture to La forza del destino (1862). Violinist Jaewon Wee will perform Polish virtuoso Henri Wieniawski’s dazzling Romantic showpiece, his Violin Concerto No. 2 (1862), and the orchestra will present Charles Ives’s Symphony No. 2 (1897-1902), which reshapes both American popular and European…
(Funded by the Ermanno Comparetti Concert Fund) This program is a celebration of contemporary music that interlaces traditional Asian instruments with Western classical string instruments and presents an anthology of fantasies of Asian folktales, art, and traditions.
Join the students of master drummer, Jordan Benissan, for a dynamic African drumming performance. Immerse yourself in the energy of traditional rhythms complemented by singing and dancing, offering a deep dive into Africa’s rich cultural heritage. This event is a vibrant celebration of rhythm, culture, and community spirit. Reserve Free Tickets at arts.colby.edu/reserve-tickets/
Get free help with your writing at the Waterville Public Library. Trained Colby Farnham Writers’ Center tutors can assist at any stage of the writing process, whether developing an idea, working on a rough draft, or polishing a final draft. Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Week of Feb 10, 2025…
Join us for a gathering of John Green fans discussing his Young Adult books such as The Fault In Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Turtles All The Way Down. Discussion will take place 5–6pm with light refreshments and conversation to follow. This event is supported by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities.…
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