The Grays Harbor College Music Department recently announced a slate of seasonal performances at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts.
“Entering its 51st year, the Bishop Center is thrilled to continue its rich tradition of collaboration with schools and community partners,” said Laurie Franklin, interim vice president of Student Services at Grays Harbor College and Bishop Center manager. “We are proud to offer high quality musical performances to the Harbor and invite you to join us in ushering in winter through song.”
Small Schools Band Festival — Nov. 21
The first of many seasonal shows this year is the annual Grays Harbor College Small Schools Band Festival on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bishop Center for Performing Arts.
Participating Schools for 2024:
Hoquiam High School
Ilwaco High School
Montesano High School
North Beach Jr./Sr. High School
South Bend High School
Tenino High School
Willapa Valley High School
Wishkah Valley High School
This event will give area high school music students the opportunity to perform for a live audience and be critiqued by experienced clinicians. This year’s clinicians are:
Stephanie Sheppard, Tacoma Schools
Megan Shultz, White River Schools
Greg Allison, Retired, Olympia Schools
This free, non-competitive event is sponsored by the Grays Harbor College Foundation. Performances will take place throughout the day. Those interested in attending are encouraged to stop by the Bishop Center any time between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 21.
A Winter Nightcap — Nov. 24
On Sunday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m., join the Grays Harbor Symphony at the Bishop Center for A Winter Nightcap, an evening featuring acclaimed Tenor soloist Robert McPherson.
Hailed by the New York Times for his “robust voice, agility and confidence,” McPherson will sing a collection of solo works accompanied by the Grays Harbor Symphony. Other offerings will include orchestral blockbusters and seasonal favorites. Tickets are available for A Winter Nightcap online or can be purchased at the door.
Winter Steel Drum Concert and Grays Harbor College Music Department Jazz Concert — Dec. 5
Grays Harbor College has two events for music lovers on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Grays Harbor College Winter Steel Drum Concert is first up on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. Visit the Wellington Rehearsal Hall, located in the Music Pavilion on Grays Harbor College’s Aberdeen campus, for an afternoon of Caribbean steel drum. The Steel Drum Ensemble’s winter concert will feature seasonal favorites, reggae hits, traditional Caribbean folk songs, and pop arrangements. This is a free.
Next up on Dec. 5, is the Grays Harbor College Music Department Jazz Concert at 7 p.m. at the Bishop Center. Enjoy an evening of lively music with the Grays Harbor College Music Department, Jazz Band and Jazz Choir, under the direction of Dr. William Dyer and Kari Hasbrouck. Tickets are available for the Winter Music Department Jazz Concert online or can be purchased at the door.
Winter Gifts — Dec. 8
The Grays Harbor Civic Choir and Grays Harbor Concert Band’s winter concert titled, Winter Gifts, will be at the Bishop Center on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. The Civic Choir will feature music from composer John Rutter and other seasonal selections. The Concert Band will perform fun pop music from many genres and eras, with a splash of holidays mixed in. Tickets are available for Winter Gifts online or can be purchased at the door.
Grays Harbor Opera Workshop — Dec. 14-15
You are invited to the Grays Harbor Opera Workshop Winter production of Iolanthe.
Iolanthe, the most beloved of all the fairies, committed an unforgivable crime: marrying a mortal. As she returns from 25 years in exile, her half-fairy, half-human son also wishes to marry a mortal. The fairies of the forest face off against the most pompous politicians in this whimsical, witty and tuneful comedy, considered by many to be Gilbert and Sullivan’s most perfect creation.
This production is fully staged, with piano accompaniment and directed by Ian and Joy Dorsch. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Bishop Center. Tickets to Iolanthe are available online or can be purchased at the door.
