Edward Burger | Alma College Percussion Ensemble | Alma College Bands | Alma College Jazz Festival | Alma College Theatre | Alma Symphony Orchestra
Edward Burger
Honors Day Keynote Speaker
Edward Burger is an award-winning teacher. He is known for making mathematics come to life for students and general audiences through his trademark exuberance and wit. He has given innumerable mathematical presentations around the world.
Burger is the author of more than 30 research articles and five texts, including The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking, winner of the 2001 Robert W. Hamilton Book Award. His latest book for the general public, titled Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz, has just been published by W.W. Norton & Co. Burger has also authored eight virtual video textbooks.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
Free, no ticket is required
Alma College Percussion Ensemble
Spring Concert
The percussion ensemble presents its spring concert. This concert will feature performances conducted by senior members of the percussion ensemble.
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
Alma College Bands
Spring Concert
The Alma College Bands present their Annual Spring Concert. The Kiltie Wind Ensemble and the Alma College Wind and Percussion Consort will be performing a wide variety of music, including the compositions of John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, Frank Tichelli and more. An exciting concert you won’t want to miss!
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
Alma College Theatre
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde’s wit and theatrical genius at their brilliant best. This hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous world on its head. Wilde’s last and greatest play is not only wonderfully lighthearted, but also a dazzling masterpiece of comic entertainment.
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2013, 3:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Strosacker Theatre
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
Alma College Jazz Festival
High School Jazz Competition
Come tap your toes at the 17th annual Alma College High School Jazz Festival. A plethora of jazz bands from all across Michigan unite to compete as a part of this musical celebration that marks a year of hard work by each group as they share the fruits of their labor with your ears.
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
Free; no ticket is required
Alma Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks: Carmina Burana
Once again the Alma Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Alma College Choirs to present Orff’s enduring masterpiece Carmina Burana. This powerful and vivid work has become one of the most requested and recognizable choral works of our time. Also on the program is the Alma premiere of a composition by Music Director Murray Gross.
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall
$10 adults; $5 seniors 62+; Alma College staff, students, and youth 18 and under are free; seating is reserved
