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Arts at Clarke

SPRING 2025 EVENTS

The Arts at Clarke series seeks to inform, entertain, and inspire through art in all its forms. From live performances to gallery exhibits, Arts at Clarke provides a place to gather and enjoy the talents of local and national artists, musicians, performers and more. Performances are open to members of the Clarke community and the general public.

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Dr. Keisy Peyerl Xavier Piano Recital

Friday, January 24 • 12 p.m.
St. Luke’s Church

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The Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series Presents
Crucial Conversations: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setbacks into Success

Wednesday, February 5 • 6:30 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall
With a career spanning guest spots on TV shows like Chicago PD to bringing home the Best Supporting Actor Award for the Iowa Motion Picture Association, Assistant Professor of Communication Chrissy Bartels is a woman with a story to tell! Through engaging stories and shared experiences, Chrissy offers practical tools for tackling life’s toughest conversations—whether they’re with others or the voice in your own head.

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Marcus DeJesus Guitar Recital

Friday, February 7 • 12 p.m.
St. Luke’s Church

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Clarke Professional Performance Series:
Music Faculty Recital

Friday, February 7 • 7 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

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Mozart Requiem: Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra and Dubuque Chorale

Saturday, February 8 • 7:30 p.m.
Five Flags Center

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Clarke Jazz, Melos, and Collegiate Singers

Saturday, February 14 • 12 p.m.
St. Luke’s Church

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Songfest

Friday, February 28 • 7 p.m.
Roosevelt Middle School

The Dubuque Chorale begins its 2024/25 season in collaboration with other area choirs for a celebration of choral music. The participating organizations include: The Dubuque Chorale and Cadenza, The Julien Chamber Choir, Heartland Harmony, Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choirs, The Dream Center’s Dream Choir, Clarke University, Emmaus Bible College, University of Dubuque, and University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Each choir will perform some of its own music, and the concert will finish with a mass choir.

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Clarke Music Days:
Piano, Guitar, & Strings

Friday, February 28 • 10 a.m.
Performances • 5:30 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

 This annual event features Clarke String Orchestra combining with students from the surrounding high schools in a day filled with music making. Students attend rehearsals and masterclasses during the day with free concert to close the day. Private piano students and guitar students will present works.

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Julien Winds and Clarke Wind Ensemble Present World Journey

Sunday, March 2 • 2 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Spring Strings & Ukelele

Wednesday, March 5 • 7 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

The Clarke String Orchestra headlines this concert with Clarke Ukulele Ensemble as a special guest in this “strings only” performance.

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Clarke Music Days:
Band & Choir

Friday, March 7 • 10 a.m.
Performances • 5:30 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

This annual event features Clarke Collegiate Singers and Wind Ensemble combining with students from the surrounding high schools in a day filled with music making. Students attend rehearsals and masterclasses during the day with free concert to close the day.

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Collegiate Jazz Night @ Voices Studio

Wednesday, March 26 • 7 p.m.
Voices Studios – Dubuque

The Clarke Jazz Ensemble and Melos contemporary vocal ensemble perform some jazz, rock, and pop works in this semi-annual event. Collegiate Jazz Night includes ensembles from Clarke University, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque for an evening of good music, food, and spirits.

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Musical Menus

Friday, March 28 • 6 p.m.
Hotel Julien – Dubuque

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Clarke Student Performance Series:
Studio & New Music Recital

Wednesday, April 23 • 7 p.m.
Voices Studios  –  Dubuque

This honors recital features students from the studios at Clarke University who have excelled at performances during our masterclasses. This evening will also feature premieres of new works by our composers.

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ClarkeFest!

Saturday, April 26 • 4 p.m.
Clarke Drive

The fifth annual Clarkefest is an outdoor festival celebrating the end of the year at Clarke. The Jazz ensemble, Melos Singers and other area guest performers fill the street with sounds during this carnival-like event.
Free Admission

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Julien Winds and Clarke Wind Ensemble—Journey Home

Sunday, April 27 • 2 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

This concert includes wind works that are American composers focusing on American music. Composers include Cichy, Ives, Hearshen, Williams, Sousa.

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Clarke Ensemble Performance Series:
Spring String Orchestra

Wednesday, April 30 • 7 p.m.
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke University

The Clarke String Orchestra ends its season with a spring concert of standard and contemporary music for strings.

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Doors

Doors generally open 30 minutes prior to performances, unless noted otherwise. Admission to all drama department events begins 45 minutes prior to curtain. Seats for all events are general admission. Times and dates are subject to change.