Hillsdale College Announces March Fine Arts Events

Upcoming events include a guest violin recital, a student art exhibition, and Celtic fiddle music.

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HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is pleased to announce another exciting month of plays, concerts, and other fine arts events open to members of our local community.

All events are free and open to the public, but ticket reservations might be required. To reserve tickets, contact the box office at [email protected] or 517-607-2848. To learn more about our fine arts events, visit events.hillsdale.edu/department/fine_arts.

Without further ado, here are March’s events. See you there!

Thursday, March 6: Ethan Graham Piano and Composition Senior Recital

8 p.m. | Conrad Recital Hall

Monday, March 17: Daniel Tacke Faculty Harpsichord Recital

8 p.m. | Conrad Recital Hall

Daniel Tacke, chairman and associate professor of music, will perform a selection of works highlighting the unique sonority of the early Italian harpsichord. He will be joined by Kátia Sherman, recorder.

Friday, March 21: Violin and Viola Virtuosi

8 p.m. | Markel Auditorium

Join us for a fun evening filled with a wide range of short encore pieces and Celtic fiddle tunes.

Saturday, March 22: David Briggs Guest Organ Recital

3 p.m. | Christ Chapel

World-renowned organist David Briggs will present a recital in Christ Chapel, showcasing the magnificent instruments by Paul Fritts and Co.

Friday, March 28: Henry Hansen Senior Piano Recital

7 p.m. | McNamara Rehearsal Hall

Friday, March 28: Ramona Collins Guest Vocal Performance

8 p.m. | Plaster Auditorium

Ramona Collins, vocalist, with Paul Keller, Larry Ochiltree, Bijan Taghavi, and Chris McCourry

Saturday, March 29: Aaron Berofsky Guest Violin Recital

8 p.m. | Conrad Recital Hall

Violinist Aaron Berofsky has toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad, gaining wide recognition as a soloist and chamber musician. He has performed the complete cycle of Mozart violin sonatas at the International Festival Deia in Spain and has appeared in such renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Het Doelen, L’Octogone, the Teatro San Jose, and the Museo de Bellas Artes. He is presently professor of violin at the University of Michigan and chair of strings at Chautauqua Institution. He is joined for this concert by his sons, Sebastian Berofsky, cello, and Charles Berofsky, piano.

Senior Art Exhibition

Friday, March 28, through Tuesday, April 15 | Daughtry Art Gallery (Fine Arts Building)

Exhibit #1: Friday, March 28, through Tuesday, April 1

Exhibit #2: Friday, April 4, through Tuesday, April 8

Exhibit #3: Friday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 15

Sunday, March 30: Sophia LaBonte Junior Voice Recital

3 p.m. | Conrad Recital Hall

For photos from previous fine arts events, click here. For a high-resolution copy of the Hillsdale College clocktower logo, click here.

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is an independent liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 7.5 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Emily Stack Davis
517-607-2730 (work)
517-803-3745 (cell)
[email protected]
For all other inquiries contact Hillsdale College at 517-437-7341.