The University has a thriving music scene. Here we highlight some of the upcoming musical events to give you a taste of what is on offer.
The Dundee Jazz Festival takes place from 20-24 November and as part of that on 23rd at 1.00pm the Chaplaincy is hosting a captivating lecture/recital by Ruth Naomi Floyd looking at the intersection of music, justice, and protest in Frederick Douglass’s life and work. Douglass was an abolitionist, orator, author, reformer, women’s rights advocate, and statesman.
Ruth Naomi Floyd on Frederick Douglass: Exploring Music, Justice and Protest
Following this on 23rd at 15.00 also in the Chaplaincy Scotland’s top swinging jazz pianist Brian Kellock will be performing.
The University Big Band will be closing the Festival in the Bonar Hall on the 24th at 19.00 and their line up of dynamic singers will this year feature special guest artist, Ruth Naomi Floyd.
The Cooler! with Dundee University Big Band and special guest Ruth Naomi Floyd
Earlier in the month on the 1st November the Chamber Choir performed a Missa Cantata at St Andrews Cathedral and on the 2nd November the Big Band and Swing Societies collaborated for a Halloween themed night.
On the 9th November, the choir, chamber choir and orchestra are putting on ‘Music for Peace’ in the Chaplaincy with proceeds going to Save The Children.
Looking forward to December the Big Band will have a Christmas Concert in Stobswell on 6th December and the choir and chamber choir will be performing at the Candlelit Carol Service on 8th December.
Music at the University is co-ordinated by John-Luke Harris, Director of Music, for more information click on the image below
