Celebration Jazz Choir

Come see the Celebration Jazz Choir on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, McCarthy Auditorium, room 6120.

The event is free and open to the public.

Piano Recital

Come see the MDC faculty and students as well as the winners of this years annual high school piano competition on Wednesday, April 21st at 12:00 noon at the McCarthy Auditorium, Room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

Studio Jazz Combo & Community Jazz Ensemble

Come see the Studio Jazz Combo & the Community Jazz Ensemble perform on Tuesday, Apr. 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, McCarthy Auditorium, room 6120.

The event is free and open to the public.

23rd Annual Jane Pyle Composition Competition

Come hear original student compositions on Tuesday, April 20th at 11:15 a.m. at the Hernandez Building, Room 8122, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

Student Solo Recital

Recitals are an integral part of Miami Dade College music student's education. In keeping with MDC's mission, it is essential that all students have the opportunity to perform, and perform often, in public.

Come hear our students perform on Monday, April 19th at 4:30 p.m. at the McCarthy Auditorium, Room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Chamber Singers and The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami

The Miami Dade Women's Choir is the only choral ensemble focused solely on women's literature. It provides students with the opportunity to study and perform a variety of choral literature representing a wide variety of styles, historical periods, and languages. The course equips students with the tools needed to develop good choral vocal technique and musicianship through a wide variety of oral, aural and written skills.

The Chamber Singers is the select choral ensemble of the Kendall Campus. Composed primarily of vocal majors, the group performs frequently both on campus as well as in the community. The Chamber Choir performs a wide variety of classical music with emphasis on the development of performance skills both as a choral singer and soloist.

The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami was founded in 1970 by Dr. Lee Kjelson and over the years has grown to approximately 100 singers. Their ranks represent numerous professions and range in age from 16 to 78. They all however, share a common love for the singing of great choral music. Their repertoire is as diverse as their membership - they sing it all: from Bach to Rogers and Hammerstein.

Come see the Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Chamber Singers and The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami on Sunday, April 18th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church located at 14260 S.W. 144 St.

$10 donation

Artistry In Rhythm!: A Dance Utopia

Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus presents Artistry In Rhythm directed by Michelle Grant Murray. Choreographer Afua (A-foo-a) Hall, Christopher McKennon, Michelle Murray, Patricio Suarez, Katie Sopoci-Drake, LeVeron Washington and Brittany Williams present creative and inspiring works that are indigenous to South Florida. Jubilation Dance Ensemble will present a stellar performance with riveting choreography that is filled with excitement for the entire family.

Guest Choreographer, LeVeron Washington will première his new work, Jogo, a rhythmic persona of the cultural life that is South Florida. Artist-in-Resident, Afua Hall presents another stellar performance in an untitled work-in-progress. The enthralling choreography, If I Were Eve, details the complexity of Brittany Williams connection to natural rhythms and ancestral memory. Christopher McKennon has teamed with classical pianist Santara to create an original composition that is poignant alternation of the global paradigm.

The cast includes: Lilabeth Triana, Damion Bradbury, Melinda Desir, Azzizi Mobuto, Brittany Williams, Andrea Jonusas, Barney Pena and Christopher Cepeda.

The performance is being held at McCarthy Theater, Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, Florida 33176.

Performance times are as follows:
Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 11:00 am (matinee)
Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 7:30 pm

Tickets for this event are $5.00 per person. Children 5 years old and younger are admitted free.

For more information contact Michelle Grant Murray @ 305-237-2426 or e-mail: mgrantmu@mdc.edu

Much Ado About Nothing

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Deborah C. Mello

April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24 at 8:00 p.m.
April 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm

The Studio Theatre is located at M113 in the Martin and Pat Fine Center for the Arts.

Free Admission, no reservations.
Parental Guidance suggested.

The house opens one-half hour before curtain time. Plan to arrive early to assure seating. No one will be admitted after the play begins or seating capacity has been met.

For more information call 305-237-2203.

2nd Annual Piano Sonata Competition

Come see the 2nd Annual Piano Sonata Competition on Wednesday, April 14th, at 12:00 noon at the Hernandez Building, Room 8122, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Flute Ensemble

Come see the Flute Ensemble perform on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, Fascell Center, room K413.

The event is free and open to the public.

Brass Ensemble, String Chamber Ensemble & the MDC Octet & Decet

Come see the Brass Ensemble, String Chamber Ensemble & the Miami Dade College Octet & Decet on Thursday, April 8th, at 7:30 p.m. at the McCarthy Auditorium, Room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Community Jazz Ensemble

The Community Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students of all ages and abilities. Come see the Community Jazz Ensemble, on Wednesday, April 7th at 4:45 p.m. at the Fascell Center, Room K413 at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. This event is in cooperation with Arts & Letters Day. This event is free and open to the public.

MDC Jazz Band

Come see the MDC Jazz Band, on Wednesday, April 7th at 12 noon at the Fred Shaw Plaza at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. This event is in cooperation with Arts & Letters Day. This event is free and open to the public.

Faculty Guitar Recital

MDC will provide a unique opportunity for students and the general public to see some of the music department's finest and internationally acclaimed guitarists perform at the Kendall Campus.

Come see The Faculty Guitar Recital on Tuesday, April 6th at 7:30 pm at the McCarthy Auditorium, Room 6120, at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. The event is free and open to the public.