Event Advisory
January Events at The Music School of Delaware
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CALVARY COMMUNITY SERIES: Born in the 20th Century
January 10, 2:00 p.m., Free! Donations appreciated
Calvary Episcopal Church, 304 Lore Avenue, Wilmington
This concert will feature a combination of works from 20th century artists including Miles Davis, Nikita Koshkin, Andrea Clearfield and Music School faculty Christopher Braddock, Chuck Holdeman and Kirk O’Riordan.
FAMILY CONCERT: Einstein’s Mozart: Two Geniuses
January 10, 3:00 p.m., Tickets $5
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
Recommended for children ages 11 years and up
Join special guests Serafin String Quartet and poet Kate Light for an afternoon of poetry and music. Children will experience the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and learn about the inspiration the music gave Albert Einstein.
FREE Ice cream for children sponsored by Bruster’s Capitol Trail, Newark.
CULTURAL CROSSROADS PROGRAM: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Black History Month Tribute
January 15, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $5, advance ticket purchase recommended
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
Proceeds will benefit the Jacqueline Beach Faulcon Honor Award scholarship fund for students of African-American, Hispanic, West Indian, Haitian or Islands background.
This ambitious and eclectic program will feature a variety of musical genres. Matthew Shipp, Wilmington native and internationally-known jazz artist, will perform solo piano works. Shipp has been called “one of today’s most iconic artists” by All About Jazz, “a rebel of the ivories” by Pop Matters, and “one of jazz’s most original ‘outside’ musicians” by The Boston Globe.”
In addition, The Music School of Delaware’s student jazz combo will perform music of Wilmington jazz legends Clifford Brown, Lem Winchester and Robert "Boysie" Lowery. The concert will also feature Jacqueline and Clarence Faulcon, the Music School’s Select Choral Ensemble, the University of Delaware Gospel Choir, a DJ tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by DJ Steel Force and a performance of West African rhythms and dance, featuring dancer Salimata Linguer from Music School partner organization, the Christina Cultural Arts Center. A visual art exhibit featuring paintings by Tanya Bracey is on display at the Music School through January 20.
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT: Delaware Youth Orchestra & Suzuki Orchestras
January 19, 7:00 p.m., Free!
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
This concert features performances by the Music School’s Delaware Youth Orchestra (ages 9 to 15) conducted by Christina von Duyke and Suzuki Orchestras (ages 3 to 9) conducted by Julianne Murphy.
EARLY CHILDHOOD: Family Music Celebration
January 23, 10:30 a.m., Free!
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
Come out of the cold and into the Music School for a Family Music Celebration. Families will enjoy musical activities led by the Early Childhood faculty. A parent orientation will begin at 10:00 a.m. to provide an overview of the Music School’s Early Childhood programs. Recommended for children ages 1½ to 7 years
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT: Delaware Youth Symphony
January 25, 7:30 p.m., Free!
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
Enjoy an evening of music with the Music School’s Delaware Youth Symphony (ages 14 to 18) conducted by Dr. Michael Larkin.
MUSIC MASTERS CONCERT SERIES: Bach, Brahms and…?
January 27, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $10 for adults/$5 for students & seniors
Wilmington Branch: 4101 Washington St, Wilmington
Proceeds benefit the Anthony G. Simmons Scholarship Fund
This concert features works by Bach, Brahms and Barber with performances by Music School faculty and special guests Serafin String Quartet and Marka Kasker Simmons, viola.
For concert ticket information, please call the Music School at 302-762-1132.
Contact: Tara Hurlebaus, 302-762-1132 ext. 18
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Founded in 1924, The Music School of Delaware reaches thousands of people from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland through its instructional programs and 75 public performances each year. The Music School is the only nationally accredited program of its kind in Delaware and is the only statewide accredited community music school in the nation. The Music School offers standard-setting instructional programs for all ages including the Early Childhood program, Suzuki Academy, private study and ensembles. A faculty of nearly 100 expert artists and educators are among the best-trained musicians in the country. Open to all, the school administers a financial assistance program to help ensure music excellence for everyone, regardless of financial means. The Music School offers programs at branch locations in Wilmington and Milford and at over 25 satellite and outreach locations in Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties. For more information, please call the Wilmington Branch at 302-762-1132, the Milford Branch at 302-422-2043 or visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org.
The Music School of Delaware is proud to be an active partner in the IN Wilmington Arts Campaign. 
Programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
