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AACC students in costume performing opera.
If you love the performing arts, you’ve come to the right place.

Students, community members and visiting artists share their vision of the world through music, opera, dance and theatre. Throughout the year, enjoy performances by the AACC faculty as well as regional, national and international artists who share their talents and passion for a wide range of styles and traditions.

Upcoming Spring 2023 Performances

Dance

Dance Department Spring Production

April 7 and 8
7:30 p.m.

Dance instructor L. Adjetey Klufio and the OSAGYEFO Dance Company are on stage and ready to perform in a spring production!

Don’t miss this inspiring evening of dance in a production entitled "The Noble Mind: Chronicles of OSAGYEFO."  

This thesis project is centered on the chronicles of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana and the first in the sub-Saharan Africa. This performance will unearth some salient revelations and show some characteristics of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah choreographically and theoretically. “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.” This project will show the rich culture of the Ghanaian people.

Works are choreographed and directed by dance instructor L. Adjetey Klufio. Great entertainment for the whole family! 

This event is free and open to the public.

Location
Humanities Building Room 112
Arnold campus

AACC Dance Company Spring Performance

May 12 and 13
7:30  p.m.

The AACC Dance Company is back on stage for a fascinating spring production you won't want to miss! Experience the spring vibration through colorful sound and movement. As we welcome the spring, the dance company will treat you to energetic and beautiful performances. 

The performance includes powerful works choreographed and directed by Dance Instructor L. Adjetey Klufio. It's great entertainment for the whole family!

Tickets

$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 All students with valid ID

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Also, purchase tickets in advance or at the door.

Contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts Room 107

Music

AACC Faculty Jazz Ensemble

April 1
7:30 p.m.

Come join us for an evening of great music at our spring AACC Faculty Jazz Ensemble concert!

AACC's Faculty Jazz Ensemble is dedicated to the performance, education and advancement of America’s music. In addition to performing traditional repertoire, the ensemble focuses on music composed by ensemble members. Members of the AACC Faculty Jazz Ensemble include Mercedes Beckman, Anthony Pocetti, Ian Wardenski and Frank Russo.

Tickets
$15 general admission 
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military
$5 All students with valid ID

BUY TICKETS ONLINE

Also, tickets can be purchased at the door. For in-person purchases, the Box Office opens March 27.

For information, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.   

Location
Humanities Building Room 112
Arnold Campus

New Music Maryland Concert

April 14
7:30 p.m.

We invite you to enjoy a delightful series of works that include performances and compositions by AACC music faculty, led by Daniel Shomper, D.M.A.! 

Tickets
$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 all students with valid ID

For tickets contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu

Location
Humanities Building Room 112
Arnold Campus

World Class Jazz Clinic with Shawn Purcell

April 22
2:00 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Shawn Purcell to AACC.  Shawn will be available to answer any questions and provide guidance in this free clinic.  This clinic is free and open to the public.  Be sure to stick around for a concert by Shawn Purcell at 7:30 p.m. in the Humanities Building (Room 112).

This event is free and open to the public.

Location
Cade Building Room 224
Arnold Campus

World Class Jazz Series Concert with Shawn Purcell

April 22
7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of smooth jazz sounds with Shawn Purcell in concert.

The AACC World Class Jazz Series is committed to presenting distinguished jazz artists.  Each artist presents a clinic and concert, allowing students and community members to experience and engage with today's leading jazz musicians. Bring your friends and family and enjoy! 

Tickets

$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 all students with valid ID

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

Also, tickets can be purchased at the door.  To purchase tickets in-person before the event, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.

Location

Humanities Building Room 112

AACC Concert Band

May 5
7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of music with the AACC Concert Band in a Spring Concert entitled "War and Peace!"

This program will feature students enrolled in AACC's Concert Band and Clarinet Choir along with special guests from the Apex Arts Music Magnet program.

The concert band will perform works including Julie Giroux's "Khan," John Mackey's "Until the Scars," and a premiere of film accompaniment to Daniel Bukvich's "Symphony No. 1, In Memoriam - Dresden 1945."

 

Tickets
$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 all students with valid ID

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

Also, purchase tickets in advance or at the door.

Contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts
Arnold Campus  

AACC Jazz Big Band Concert

7:30 p.m. 

Join us for an evening of music as AACC Faculty member, Mercedes Beckman conducts AACC Jazz Big Band in concert!

This concert brings our students together in innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works.

Tickets
$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 all students with valid ID

For tickets contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts
 

AACC Symphony Orchestra Concert

3 p.m. 

Come join us for a night of great symphony sounds from AACC's orchestra in Schubert "The Great!" Featured are Anna Binneweg, Conductor & David Dochterman, Trombone.  The program includes: Louise Farrenc (Overture No. 1), Nino Rota (Concerto for Trombone) and Franz Schubert (Symphony No. 9 "The Great."

Tickets
$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 all students with valid ID

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

For tickets or information contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts

AACC Small Jazz Combo Concert

May 9
7:30 p.m.

Please join us Tuesday, May 9 at 7:30pm in the Humanities Theater (Room 112) as the AACC Small Jazz Combo presents “Findings.” The program will include works by Monk, Rollins, Metheny, and Hirsch. You do not want to miss this exciting evening of jazz! Hope to see you there! 

Tickets

$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, groups, outside students, children under 10
$5 for AACC and AACPS students with valid student ID 

For tickets or information, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu. 

Location
Humanities Building Room 112

AACC's Performing Arts Department Presents "The Pirates of Penzance"

May 19 and 20
7:30 p.m.
May 21
2:30 p.m.

Join us for a great performance of "Pirates of Penzance!"

The Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Opera AACC will unite for these unforgettable performances. 

Tickets
$25 general admission
$15 AACC faculty/staff, seniors over 60, active military
$5 AACC and AACPS Students with valid ID 

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

Also, tickets can be purchased at the door.  To purchase tickets in-person before the event, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts

Theatre

Theatre AACC Presents "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"

April 14, 15, 21, 22
8 p.m.
April  16 and 23
2 p.m.

Bring your family and friends and join us for AACC's spring production of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," by Tom Stoppard and directed by Madeline Austin.

Tickets
$15 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military
$5 AACC and AACPS students with valid ID 

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

In-person Box Office opens March 27. You can also buy tickets by contacting the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu

Location
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts
Arnold Campus

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