Schoolcraft College

Cultural Coffee Connection
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Location: Bradner Library, Room 110

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend our upcoming events. Join us for coffee, tea, and snacks. Enjoy an educational presentation at the beginning of each event and informal conversation with peers from various cultures around the world. For every event you attend, you will be entered into a drawing for prizes at the end of the semester.

SC Mosaic Arts Exhibition
2026-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00
SC Mosaic Arts ExhibitionFebruary 16 – 2010:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wilson Room (across from Henry’s Café)

This exhibition is an opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talents of our Schoolcraft College community members.

Thank you for helping us build a culture where art is seen, valued, and celebrated.

Learn more about the SC Mosaic Arts on their website: schoolcraft.edu/mosaicarts

Noon Concert Series: Music of China for the Chinese New Year
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Music of China for Chinese New YearVistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium

Chinese-born Xiao Dong Wei, a 2012 Kresge Fellow, is a master of the erhu, a two-string Chinese fiddle that has played a noble role in Chinese folk and classical music. While she knows her native traditions like the back of her hand, she has also made a specialty out of bringing her instrument into Western classical idioms and American pop music.

Japanese-born pianist Yuki Mack has performed throughout the United States and three continents. Her performances include a broad range of piano works, including chamber music and as a soloist with orchestras. Beyond the main stage, she has performed live on the radio in Sweden, Italy, Poland, and the United States, and has appeared in a documentary on PBS.

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Noon Concert Series: Lisa Sung, solo piano
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
Solo Jazz Piano Vistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium

Lisa Sung is an award- winning jazz pianist, composer, and educator whose work bridges cultures through the language of jazz. In 2022, she received the prestigious John Stites Jazz Award for artistic development, which has supported her ongoing exploration of world musical traditions within jazz contexts.

She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Calvin University and Aquinas College, where she directs the Calvin Jazz Band and co-directs the Gospel Choir.

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Noon Concert Series: Schoolcraft College Faculty
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Paul Michalsen, trumpet | Soonghee Ha, pianoLeslie Mason, voice | Frederick Moss, clarinet

Schoolcraft music faculty perform a variety of pieces on a variety of instruments Vistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium

Paul Michalsen is an educator, professional musician and clinician who has performed across the United States, Canada, and Great Britain with organizations such as the International Trumpet Guild and the Association of Concert Bands. He plays cornet in several Brass Bands and is the founding director of the Plymouth Brass Ensemble.

Dr. Soonghee Ha teaches Class Piano and Music History. She received her doctoral degree in Piano Performance and Master of Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ha is an active performer as both a soloist and a collaborative accompanist. She also teaches from her piano studio in Northville.

Leslie Mason, soprano, is a recent addition to the Schoolcraft Music Faculty. Leslie has appeared on stages around the world, including concerts in Graz, Austria, Carnegie Hall, Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre, Detroit Boxing Club, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Faculty Recital Series. Ms. Mason holds a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from Bowling Green State University.

Dr. Frederick Moss joined the faculty at Schoolcraft College in the fall of 2002. During his college teaching career, he has taught a variety of courses including Music for Elementary School Teachers, Music Appreciation, Popular Music in America, and Instrumental Music Performance. An accomplished clarinetist, Dr. Moss has performed in numerous solo and chamber music recitals.

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COLLAGE XXXI
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30
Featuring Schoolcraft College Music Department Ensembles, students, and faculty

Friday, March 27, 2026

7:00 PM

Vistatech Center, DiPonio Room

Noon Concert Series: KonGruENT with Dr. Kenneth Gill
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00
Kenneth Gill, trombonistVistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium

Kongruent’s Dr. Kenneth Gill is a gifted trombonist, composer, educator, clinician, and advocate for the arts. Born and raised in Detroit, Gill earned a Bachelor of Music in Education from Howard University, a Master of Music from Kent State University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation from the University of Michigan. As an in-demand trombonist, he has recorded and performed with a variety of artists and ensembles. In 2019, he released an LP titled The Good News.

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Noon Concert Series: Sherman Concert
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00
Amanda Pabyan, soprano | Julia Siciliano, pianoVistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium

Soprano Amanda Pabyan has been acclaimed for her technical ability, power and her multi-shaded performances of eclectic repertoire spanning the compositions of Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Strauss, and Britten.

Award-winning concert pianist Julia Siciliano has an active performing career in both solo and chamber music capacities across stages in North America, Central America, Europe and Asia.

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Schoolcraft College Jazz Program: Up Jumped Spring Concert
2026-04-20 19:30 - 20:30
Location: Vistatech Center, DiPonio Room

The Schoolcraft College Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of Dr. Riccardo Selva, presents a concert featuring the talented musicians of the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Improvisation Combo. The eclectic repertoire programmed by the ensembles will unfold into a lively and creative concert that promises to usher in the freshness of spring.

Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door and will be used to fund student scholarships and the Jazz Program.

For more information, contact:Dr. Riccardo SelvaPhone: 847-721-7299Email: rselva@schoolcraft.edu

Student Instrumental and Piano Recital
2026-04-24 12:00 - 13:00
Friday, April 24, 2026

12:00 PM

Forum Auditorium (Free)

Student Voice Recital
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:00
Friday, April 24, 2026

7:00 PM

Kehrl Auditorium of VisTaTech Center (Free)

Schoolcraft Synthesizer Ensemble
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00
Spring Concert

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:00 PM

Forum Auditorium (Room 530 in Forum)

Schoolcraft College Wind Ensemble
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00
Spring Chamber Music Concert

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:00 PM

Kehrl Auditorium of the VisTaTech Center (free)

Dido and Aeneas conducted by Jonathan Drake
2026-05-03 17:00 - 18:00
Location: Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard St., Livonia. MI 48150; Doors open at 4:30pm

The chorale will perform a concert version of English composer, Henry Purcell’s masterpiece opera, “Dido and Aeneas”. The opera is based on Book IV of Virgil’s “The Aeneid.”

Tickets: General Admission: $10. Free Admission: Children 12 and Under.

For ticket purchase information contact Dr. Jonathan Drake (jdrake@schoolcraft.edu). Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Auditions for The Real Inspector Hound
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
Location: LA 500 (The James R. Hartman Theatre)

Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

More information at www.schoolcraft.edu/theatre/audition-information/

Noon Concert Series: Andy Milne (composer and pianist) and the Telegraph Quartet
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
2026-2027 Schoolcraft Noon Concert SeriesSherman Artist in Residence SeriesVistaTech Center, Kehrl AuditoriumFree Admission

Noon Concert Series: Rick Burgess Legacy Trio (Jazz trio)
2026-10-14 12:00 - 13:00
2026-2027 Schoolcraft Noon Concert SeriesVistaTech Center, Kehrl AuditoriumFree Admission

Noon Concert Series: Members of the Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra
2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00

Fall Performance: The Real Inspector Hound
2026-11-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-07 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-11-07 19:30 - 21:00
Location: LA 500 (The James R. Hartman Theatre)

Performances of the fall play, The Real Inspector Hound.

Tickets $15 General Admission ($10 Students).

Tickets and more information at www.schoolcraft.edu/theatre

Noon Concert Series: Anthony Bonamici (Piano)
2026-11-18 12:00 - 13:00

Otaku U Anime Convention
2026-11-21 10:00 - 22:00
Location: VistaTech Center

Please join us for the 5th Annual Otaku U anime convention! Attractions include a vendor hall, cosplay contest, food demo, manga library and more. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit otakuu.org

Noon Concert Series: Grosse Ile Quintet (Woodwind quintet/Holiday music)
2026-12-02 12:00 - 13:00

Noon Concert Series: Big Band Express (Jazz ensemble)
2027-01-27 12:00 - 13:00
