WCSU is partnering with the Danbury Museum and the Danbury Music Centre in celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles Edward Ives, Pulitzer Prize winner, CT State Composer and the Father of American classical composition. Born in Danbury, he used the sights and sounds of our community to craft his works which eventually led to international recognition. We are thrilled that international, national and local artists have approached our groups to structure free, engaging performances in honor of the man, the legend, the giant of American composition. This is not a fundraiser but a friend raiser, a celebratory moment in our shared American experience, and we hope you can be a part of all of this! 

Performances:

1.  William Harvey — Violinist, Concertmaster of National Orchestra of Mexico,                                                                                                                                    Frederic Chiu — Pianist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Friday, October 18th, 7-8:30pm

2.  Danbury Symphony Orchestra                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sunday, October 20th, 3-5:30pm.  

3. Canadian Pianist Louise Bessette                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sunday, October 20th, 6-7:30pm

Location:  Western Connecticut State University - Midtown Campus, White Hall -  Ives Concert Hall, White Hall.   Free Parking in the University's Fifth Avenue Parking Garage.