From residencies to readings, exhibitions to activism, concerts to Q&A sessions, the VCFA calendar has events to keep you entertained and inspired.
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The MFA in Music Composition residency will hold its summer residency on campus July 31 through August 6. The program will host four different guest ensembles and performers this summer, premiering pieces written by our students that reflect a widely versatile cross-section of approaches to new music. These events will be livestreamed on the program's […]
On Monday, August 1, at 8 pm ET the MFA in Music Composition program will present an evening of electronic sound and multimedia as part of its summer residency. VCFA students and faculty will perform new work for instruments with live electronic sound and video. This event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Tuesday, August 2, at 8 pm ET, Hub New Music (Michael Avitabile, flute; Gleb Kanasevich, clarinet; Meg Rohrer, violin/viola; Jesse Christeson, cello) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Wednesday, August 3, at 8 pm ET, Hub New Music (Michael Avitabile, flute; Gleb Kanasevich, clarinet; Meg Rohrer, violin/viola; Jesse Christeson, cello) and Thalea String Quartet (Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Lauren Spaulding, viola; Christopher Whitley, violin) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be […]
We'd love to talk to you about how our MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults can help you deepen your writing and make you part of this supportive and worldwide community. Join Program Director Katie Rasmussen and Director of Recruitment Ann Dávila Cardinal to get your questions answered and learn more about this […]
On Thursday, August 4, at 8 pm ET, Thalea String Quartet (Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello; Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Lauren Spaulding, viola; Christopher Whitley, violin) will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Friday, August 5, at 1:30 pm ET, Anna's Ghost (Quincy Davis, drums; Anna Elder, vocals; Keisuke Matsuno, guitar; Anna Webber, flute & tenor saxophone; Simón Willson, bass) and Kamilla Arku will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Friday, August 5, at 8 pm ET the MFA in Music Composition program will present a songwriting showcase as part of its summer residency. The Songwriting Showcase highlights the diverse songwriting and performing talents of the students, alumnx, and faculty of the program. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
On Saturday, August 6, at 1:30 pm ET, Anna's Ghost (Quincy Davis, drums; Anna Elder, vocals; Keisuke Matsuno, guitar; Anna Webber, flute & tenor saxophone; Simón Willson, bass) and Kamilla Arku will perform pieces composed by MFA in Music Composition students. This free, public performance will be livestreamed on YouTube.
We are holding an Information Session next Tuesday, August 9, at 1 pm ET for any current VCFA students interested in applying for or learning more about the Center for Arts + Social Justice’s two Fellowship Grant opportunities in 2022. Register here to join the info session via Zoom. The following Center Fellowship applications are now […]
With all book tours going remote in 2020, VCFA’s MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults program began a series of celebrations, Book Birthday Parties! Join program staff in celebrating these incredible books and amazing achievements of our beloved community. Use this links below to register for each month's celebration. All events start at […]
The MFA in Writing program is offering a series of faculty readings this fall. All events begin at 7 pm ET and are free, but pre-registration is required. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.) August 30 Readings by Barbara Hurd, Philip Metres & Hasanthika Sirisena | Register […]