Postponed (Date TBA)
Monday Series Concert: "Rhythm and Resonance: Contemporary Dialogues between Percussion and Piano"
Postponed (Date TBA) Leffler Chapel & Performance Center
Join us for a recital celebrating the diverse and dynamic repertoire for piano and percussion. This program explores the evolution of rhythm, moving from foundational pedagogical works to complex contemporary collaborations. The recital opens with piano selections by the influential Brazilian composer and educator Cacilda Borges Barbosa. Pianist Justin Badgerow performs excerpts from her vital pedagogical collections, Diorama and Estudos Brasileiros. These pieces showcase a blend of refined technique with the lively folk rhythms of Brazil, demonstrating her innovative approach to musical education. The focus then shifts to the powerful dialogue between instruments, featuring Paul Sarcich’s Gigue for Timpani. Timpanist Brent Behrenshausen joins with Justin Badgerow on the stage to present this energetic and sophisticated exploration of the timpani's virtuosic potential with piano. Following the intermission, the program dives into the intricate world of modern percussion chamber music. The collaborative artistry of Brent Behrenshausen and Ralph Sorrentino is highlighted in two pieces: Andrea Venet’s Faded Lines, an intense duet for snare drum, followed by Jameson Carr’s Double Take, a thrilling multi-percussion duet that utilizes a broad array of instruments to create a complex rhythmic landscape. Don't miss this performance showcasing the percussive vitality of 20th and 21st-century music for piano and percussion. Leffler Chapel & Performance Center. Free and open to the public.
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February 2
Monday Series Concert: "An Evening of Jazz with the Hailey Brinnel Quintet"
February 2 7:30PM, Leffler Chapel & Performance Center
Vocalist and Trombonist Hailey Brinnel brings her quintet for an evening of Jazz! Hailey Brinnel (vocals and trombone), Steve Fidyk (drums), Andrew Carson (trumpet), Joe Plowman (bass), Silas Irvine (piano). Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. $10 entrance fee for public. Free performance with an Etown ID.
Etown Arts & Culture CalendarFebruary 9
Four Hands, Global Rhythms: A Piano Duet Recital featuring Debra Ronning and Justin Badgerow
February 9 7:30PM, Leffler Chapel & Performance Center
Join us for an exciting journey across continents and centuries in this dynamic Piano Four Hands Recital! Experience the unique joy and complexity of two pianists sharing a single instrument, presenting a program rich in contrasting national rhythms, lyrical transcriptions, and vibrant contemporary flair. The evening begins with the enchanting charm of Franz Schubert’s Divertissement à la Hongroise, a masterful work for four hands steeped in Hungarian folk spirit. This romantic drama is contrasted by the exquisite lyricism of J. S. Bach/Gounod’s Ave Maria, presented in a unique arrangement for piano duet. Following the intermission, the program moves with rhythmic energy, celebrating the sounds of Latin America and Iberia. Discover the driving Salsa rhythms of Bernardo Cardona’s La Candelaria, an electrifying contemporary piece that captures the heart of Medellín, Colombia. This is paired with the tender beauty of Dvořák’s "Songs My Mother Taught Me," presented in a moving transcription. The recital concludes with the captivating fire and color of Moritz Moszkowski’s Spanish Dances, featuring three spirited movements, including the dramatic Bolero. Don't miss this celebration of musical collaboration, from the classical heart of Europe to the passionate pulse of Spain and Colombia! Leffler Chapel & Performance Center, free and open to the public.
Etown Arts & Culture CalendarApril 12
Symphonic Band Concert
April 12 3:00 PM, Leffler Chapel & Performance Center.
Symphonic Band Concert. Free and open to the public.
Etown Arts & Culture CalendarApril 19
Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra
April 19 3:00 PM, Leffler Chapel & Performance Center
Spring 2026 College-Community Orchestra Concert. Free and open to the public.
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