Community Calendar

The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play captivating new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest Mkrtich Naghash.

Written by Armenian-American composer John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble’s “Songs of Exile” is a meditation on man’s relationship to God from the perspective of a monk forced to live in exile for many years.

“An enchanting elixir of sounds based on new Armenian folk and centuries-old poetry.” – KEXP

“A moment of grace and meditation.” – Rolling Stone

The Smith College Gamelan Ensemble presents an evening of music from Java, Indonesia under the direction of Phil Acimovic with special guest I.M. Harjito. The concert will feature traditional gamelan pieces ranging from slow and serene to lively and joyful, played on bronze percussion, gongs, drums, and with ornate singing. The ensemble includes Smith and Five College students, faculty, staff, and community members. Free and open to the public.

Under the artistic direction of Chia-Yu Joy Lu, the Chinese Music Ensemble presents a lively program of Chinese and Taiwanese music, bringing together traditional favorites and contemporary works. After weeks of rehearsals, the students are excited to share the music they have worked hard to learn and perform, showcasing the unique sounds of Chinese instruments and the joy of making music together.

The Wailing Banshees present a menagerie of creatures great and small. Whether it’s the Fox on the Prowl, the Otter’s Holt or the Dance of the Honeybees, we will explore tunes and songs which feature the fauna of the celtic world. If you want to know the Price of My Pig or hear the Lark in the Morning, this concert is for you. Jigs, reels, and the best craic on campus.