February 25, 26, 27 and March 5, 6 • 8 PM
March 7 • 2 PM
THEATRE: Songs for a New World
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Stage Direction by Jonel Langenfeld-Rial
Music Direction by Todd Graber
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
“It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back,” says the composer/lyricist of this pop/rock musical revue. Characters seek the American dream through laughter, love, companionship, adventure and passion. Hard choices and startling discoveries drive the songs and stories of this Off-Broadway hit.
Preview $6, Adults $14, Seniors/Students $12, SUNY Oswego Students $7
Suggested for ages 15 and older.
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Tuesday, March 2 • 7:30 PM
POETRY READING/DISCUSSION: Li-Young Lee
Supported by the Office of International Education & ProgramsRoom 118, Campus Center Auditorium
From his early life as a child of loss and exile, driven with his parents from country to country by bigotry & prejudice, Li-Young Lee finally arrived in the United States, where he has become one of this country's premiere poets, using his breathtakingly beautiful written and spoken word to tell of home, family, love, and the spirit of humanity.

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Wednesday, March 3 • 12:40 PM
COLLEGE HOUR: Li-Young Lee
Room 118, Campus Center Auditorium (TBD)

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Monday, March 8 • 11 AM
CONCERT: Spanish Song
Room 118, Campus Center Auditorium
Applied Voice Students and Faculty present an evening of Spanish Art Song.

Wednesday, March 10 • 12:40 PM
COLLEGE HOUR: Tradition in Transition
Room 118, Campus Center Auditorium (TBD)
Klezmatics trumpeter Frank London presents a lecture-demonstration on how the band uses traditional Jewish sources to create contemporary music.

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Wednesday, March 10 • 7:30 PM
PERFORMING ARTS: The Klezmatics
Supported by The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation American Masterpieces Program
and the Office of International Education and Programs (TBD)Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
“These formidable pioneers are still the fearless standard-bearers in their field, and they show no sign of relinquishing that role.” - Time Out New York
The Klezmatics are world-renowned superstars of the klezmer world and have revitalized klezmer for the 21st century. Their klezmer is steeped in Jewish spiritualism and Eastern European tradition, incorporating themes such as social rights and anti-fundamentalism with the eclectic musical influences of gospel, punk, and Arab, African, and Balkan rhythms.
Adults $15, Seniors/Students $12, SUNY Oswego Students $7
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Thursday, March 11• (Time TBD)
CONCERT: Orchestra
Ballroom, Sheldon Hall
Orchestra Performance

Tuesday, March 23 • 7 PM
FILM & TALK: Poetry of Resilience with Katja Esson
Room 118, Campus Center Auditorium (TBD)
Katja Esson is an Academy Award nominated independent filmmaker based in New York City who mixes documentary and narrative genres. Born and raised in Germany, she brings a unique European sensibility to her projects. She is presently completing a film about six poets who survived human atrocities in their countries of origin.

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Wednesday, March 24 • 12:40 PM
COLLEGE HOUR: Katja Esson, Filmmaker
Room 118, Campus Center Auditorium (TBD)
Filmmaker Katja Esson speaks on developing a career in independent film and shares experiences from some of her award-winning projects.

Wednesday, March 24 • 7:30 PM
KE’NEKT’ CONCERT: Composer Tribute - George Tsontakis
Hosted by Robert Auler
Pre-concert talk begins at 7 PM
Ballroom, Sheldon Hall
Don’t miss this concert featuring one of America’s most decorated composers! Winner of both the Charles Ives Living Award and the Grawmayer Award, George Tsontakis visits Oswego through a collaboration between SUNY Oswego’s Robert Auler and LeMoyne College’s Andy Russo. Following successful visits by Steve Reich and Aaron Jay Kernis, Oswego is quickly becoming a destination for world-renowned composers!
FREE CONCERT!

Friday, March 26 • 5-7 PM
TYLER ART GALLERY RECEPTION

March 26 – April 11
Spring Master of Arts Thesis Exhibition
A degree requirement, the M.A. Thesis Exhibition demonstrates the high level of artistic achievement of these graduate students.

“Generations II” M.A.T. Exhibition
“Generations” showcases the artwork of the MAT-Art Education Program by exhibiting work done by area Cooperating Art Teachers K-12, their student teachers from SUNY Oswego, and finally, artwork by the public school students (K-12) that was produced under the direction of the student teachers.

Kingsford Park Elementary Project
A SUNY Oswego collaboration with the Kingsford Park Elementary School will show student work from the local school.

Friday, March 26 • 7:30 PM
CONCERT: Collage Music Scholarship
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
Diverse and polished offerings include classical and jazz performances delivered in an energetic format that packs a wallop. This musical collage features the College Choir, State Singers, Jazz Orchestra, College-Community Orchestra, Concert Band, faculty members and student soloists. Please join us for an exciting evening of music and song.
Adults $10, Seniors/Students $5, SUNY Oswego Students $5
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Saturday. March 27 • 7:30 PM
PERFORMING ARTS: Boston Brass

Sunday, March 28 • 11 AM
CONCERT: Faculty Recital - Robert Auler
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall

Tuesday. March 30 & Wednesday, March 31 • 7:30 PM
PERFORMING ARTS: Alex Escalante’s Clandestino
Supported by NYSDance Force
and the Office of International Education and Programs
Stage of Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
Alex Escalante's Clandestino confronts the struggle to maintain one's culture in spite of borders, boundaries, passports, or green cards. Utilizing film, live music, and Mexican social dance, Clandestino helps the audience understand and experience what it is like to be a part of this seemingly invisible population.
Adults $15, Seniors/Students $12, SUNY Oswego Students $5
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