January 28, 2025 5:00 PM - January 28, 2024 5:00 PM
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During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate or certificate programs in the Cotsakos College of Business.  Join program director, Brian Grzymkowski, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester

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February 5, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate programs in either Sport Administration or Exercise Physiology.  Join program director, Dr. Figueroa, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as we answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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February 6, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

The WP woodwind faculty join forces to present the first Midday Artist concert of the semester, featuring solo and chamber works. WP music faculty includes Kristin Bacchiocchi-Stewart, flute; Sarah Davol, oboe; Andrea Herr, bassoon; Andy Lamy, clarinet; James Noyes, saxophones; and Soyeon Park, piano.

Free admission and open to the public.

February 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to one of William Paterson University’s Master’s degree or certificate programs in Music.  Join program director, Dr. Carol Frierson-Campbell, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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February 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate certificate or degree programs in:

• Director School Counseling Services (Certificate)
• Student Assistance Coordinator (Certificate)
• Professional Counseling- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MEd), and
• Professional Counseling- School Counseling (MEd)

Join a faculty member from the College of Education and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.  We look forward to meeting you and helping you to meet your professional and academic goals.

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February 13, 2025 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Jazz bassist Marcus McLaurine has had long and distinguished career as one the nation’s most respected artists on his instrument, including a decades long stint with legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, membership in the Count Basie Orchestra, recordings with Abdullah Ibrahim, Kenny Burrell, and many others. He brings with him to the stage renowned vibraphonist Steve Nelson (also a current WP jazz faculty member) and pianist Rick Germanson. Mr. McLaurine has been on the WP jazz studies faculty since 1997.

February 14, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

The Great American Soul Book delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B and other iconic Soulful music that inspired generations. This is no oldies show. It is a high energy tribute that highlights the music that made us groove, made us move and filled dance floors and concert halls in the 60’s, 70’s 80’ 90’s and beyond.

The show is performed by the American Soul Band, featuring four lead choreographed male lead singers who will remind you of the Temptations with their smooth harmonies and moves, while covering many of the biggest hitmakers from the decades that followed. Deanna Carroll, who for years toured as Dianna Ross in Lady Supreme, is joined by incredible background singers, bringing the songs of the most iconic Ladies of Soul to life. Their show, The Great American SoulBook will wow audiences with the music of The Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, Luther Vandross, Sam and Dave, James Brown, Anita Baker, Babyface, Peobo Bryson, R. Kelly and so many more.

This is feel good music, that will have you singing along and on your feet, dancing to hits that will appeal to many generations of music lovers. This is a band that will never forget its roots in Motown and classic R&B, but continues the audience’s journey forward, as they pay homage to the most recent decades of soulful hits made famous by the next generations of superstars. American Soul brings the party to a concert near you…don’t miss it.

Admission: Gold Circle $45; Orchestra/Front Loge $40; Rear Loge/Accessible Seating $35

February 16, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Powerhouse saxophonist Jerry Weldon has been the lead tenor sax voice of the Count Basie Orchestra, Joey DeFrancesco’s big band, and first gained prominence as a soloist with Lionel Hampton and the big band led by Harry Connick Jr., as well as Connick’s daytime TV show HARRY. His is truly an under-recognized tenor sax voice, and this opening spring Jazz Room concert is a chance to hear him in person! He is joined by an all-star band featuring trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, drummer Jerome Jennings, and special guest and pianist George Cables. This promises to be a powerful Jazz Room opening, focusing on the repertoire of the recently departed Benny Golson and his longtime collaborator Art Farmer.

Sponsored by Lynne Mueller

Tickets:
General Public $20 • WP employees and senior citizens $18 • Non-WP students $10 • WP Students admitted free with ID

Free to all ticketholders. Sittin’ In Meet–the–Artist sessions are one hour prior to each concert in Shea Center Recital Hall and feature a rare opportunity for audience members to hear from and interact with the artist of the day.

February 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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During this virtual event, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate programs! We will be able to answer questions about our application and the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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February 20, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters—Todd Park Mohr [vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica], Brian Nevin [drums], Rob Squires [bass, vocals], and Jeremy Lawton [keyboards, lap pedal/steel guitar, vocals]—have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kick out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking, and live a little freer. This holds true on their 12^th full-length offering, Her Way Out.

As the story goes, Todd, Brian, and Rob unlocked their musical partnership during high school when they started jamming in the early eighties. Fast forward to 1986, they adopted the moniker Big Head Todd and The Monsters. BHTM released 2 successful independent records on their own BIG Records, Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990) before drawing the attention of music industry titans and signing with Irving Azoff, Chuck Morris, and Frank Barsalona in 1992. They broke nationally with the platinum-certified staple Sister Sweetly (1993) which yielded four top 10 rock radio hits. They continued to progress with Strategem [1994] and Beautiful World [1997] which yielded several more rock radio hits including Boom Boom featuring John Lee Hooker. The band is continually touring and recording and has continued to put out albums that have received critical acclaim from both fans and press.

Among other milestones, their music literally reached the heavens when they played “Blue Sky” live at NASA Mission Control, delivering a celestial wakeup for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They’ve toured and recorded with many rock and blues legends including B.B. King, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, Hubert Sumlin, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Dave Matthews Band, The Eagles and their personal favorite Robert Plant. Not to mention, they attained hometown hero status by headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre 35 times in addition to earning induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023. 

Her Way Out came to life organically. For two years, they hosted “Monster’s Music Monthly,” serving up either a new song or a new version of a classic online.  Working out of Jeremy’s home studio, they parlayed this momentum into their latest LP. In the end, the future looks as bright as ever for these longtime friends.

Prices: Gold Circle $75; Orchestra/Front Loge $60; Rear Loge $50