This final residency celebration event includes performances by Arun Luthra with the UW–Madison Contemporary Jazz Ensemble (Mead Witter School of Music) and final student projects from the residency class.
Division of the Arts
Arun Luthra Konnakol Lecture
Konnakol lecture with musical demonstrations performed by Arun Luthra with the Contemporary Jazz Ensemble (Mead Witter School of Music). Livestream option available.
Jazz Composers Group & Contemporary Jazz Ensemble Concert
UW–Madison students perform as part of the Jazz Composers Group, directed by Les Thimmig, and Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, directed by Arun Luthra. Livestream option available.
Friday Jazz Series at Tandem Press
UW–Madison Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, directed by Arun Luthra, and Jazz Standards Ensemble, directed by Peter Dominguez, will perform as part of Tandem Press’ Friday Jazz series during the fall and spring semesters. Livestream option available.
SoundWaves: The Art of Science of Cities: Specimen, New York
SoundWaves looks into what makes NYC tick. How does the city sustain itself? What happens to New York as the climate changes? What’s the best way to get around town? How does the city address its many problems? And what is it like to be a musician in the cultural capital of the U.S.?
Arun Luthra’s Konnakol Jazz Project Featuring UW-Madison School of Music Faculty
Arun Luthra will be joined by UW–Madison Mead Witter School of Music faculty as part of the annual Conference on South Asia. Luthra will perform konnakol – the Carnatic (South Indian classical music) discipline of vocalizing rhythms. Fee to attend the online conference, free to attend in-person.