Department of Music The Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra and Glee Club come together to present Dmitri Shostakovich's monumental Symphony no. 13 "Babi Yar." Set to the searing poetry of Yevgeny Yevtuschenko, this work remains as timely and powerful today as when it was first heard in 1962. Glee Club alumnus Michael Holderer '03 will join the Symphony and Glee Club as bass soloist. The all-Russian program will also include the first movement of Tchaikovsky's masterful Violin Concerto, with NDSO Concerto Competition winner Maya Kvaratskhelia as soloist. Originally published at germanandslavic.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/25/nd-symphony-and-glee-club-shostakovich-babi-yar/

For its spring concert, the NDSO will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with NDSO Concerto Competition winner Maya Kvaratskhelia and Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 13 “Babi Yar” with the Notre Dame Glee Club and alumnus Michael Holderer. For tickets call 574-631-2800 or performingarts.nd.edu. Originally published at music.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/25/notre-dame-symphony-orchestra-russian-masterpieces/

Join the Native American Student Association for their first-ever MMIW 5K Run and Art Market! Indigenous women and girls are murdered at a rate 10x higher than the national average, and only about 2% of missing Indigenous women cases are logged into national databases. Run to raise awareness and funds for this important issue! Both race participants and non-runners are also invited to support Native vendors and enjoy performances at the art market. Register here: the first 200 signups will receive a free t-shirt!

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces, revisit familiar favorites from the collection, and discover works of art on view for the first time. Meet at the Welcome Desk. No registration is required, but each tour is limited to twenty participants. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/27/meet-your-museum-1/

Join us for a conversation inspired by our solo temporary exhibition by Clarissa Tossin. All That You Touch, You Change, whose title is drawn from Octavia Butler’s novel Parable of the Sower, challenges us to confront systemic issues, the fate of our environment, and the power of change, while showcasing artwork that echoes these themes. This gathering invites readers of the novel to come together and explore its themes in the context of Clarissa Tossin’s work. Through discussion, we will examine how the novel's core ideas intersect with the visual language and concepts in the exhibition. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of the book, connect with others who share your interest in literature and art, or engage with the exhibition in a new and meaningful way, this book club session is an opportunity to expand your perspective on both the novel and the exhibition inspired by it. Bring your copy of Parable of the Sower and come ready to explore the intersections of literature, art, and social change. We are offering three repeated sessions of this program. Please select the session that best suits your availability. Is your book club reading Parable of the Sower? Contact enormand@nd.edu if you are interested in learning more about ways that the Museum can support further exploration of this book and its themes. https://raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu/visit/events/2025/04/27/book-club-conversation-exploring-em-parable-of-the-sower-em-in-dialogue-with-art-1/

The University Band presents its Spring program including marches, contemporary concert band pieces, popular music, and traditional Notre Dame favorites. The University Band is a concert band for current students as well as staff, faculty, and alumni of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, and Holy Cross. For tickets call 574-631-2800 or performingarts.nd.edu. Originally published at music.nd.edu. https://cslc.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2025/04/27/university-band-2/