NVCC Music Department Announces Return of Coffeehouse Showcase

WATERBURY, Conn.- The Music Department at NVCC announces the return of their iconic Coffeehouse in virtual mode on March 11, 2021 at 6 pm. The performance will be streaming free of charge, from the link provided. https://bit.ly/35h1dvB

Music Professor Gil Harel commented on the grand return. “The highly successful NVCC Coffeehouse Showcase series returns this March, and we couldn't be more excited about it. At a time when many in the arts are struggling to find venues and opportunities for sharing their talents and hard work, the music program at the College has been buzzing with activity. Indeed, our musical theater production of ‘Pippin’ is moving forward with great momentum, and a small but determined chorale has been making tremendous progress during our regular meetings. This evening marks an important watershed for us as we embrace new modes of presentation. Though the format will be different, the indomitable spirit of our students remains as strong as ever.”

Sponsored by the Music Society Student Government Association (SGA) club, the Coffeehouse allows students a unique opportunity to perform repertoire of their choosing in an atmosphere that is both fun and serious. Harel explained. “This year, our show will be fundamentally different, with no live audience permitted on campus. Instead, we will be teaming with Digital Arts Technology (DAT) and theater tech personnel to broadcast the show in real time. Audience members, watching from the comfort of home, can expect to see and hear students tackling difficult songs representing different genres and idioms. This includes musical theater, where songs from shows such as ‘Wicked’ and others will be featured. We will also hear students channeling their inner pop-diva with songs by Mariah Carey and other famous crooners.”

All are invited to stream the show from the comfort of their homes. We hope you'll be able to join us live at 6:00 PM on March 11, 2021. https://bit.ly/35h1dvB