The BG Philharmonia will present their first concert of the semester. Tickets for this performance are $10, and can be purchased here. Free admission for BGSU students with ID card at the door.LIVESTREAM LINKPROGRAMD'un matin de printemps | Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)                         Pavane pour une infante défunte | Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Jared Beu, DMA assistant conductor-brief intermission-Variations on an Original Theme, Opus 36, Enigma | Edward Elgar (1857-1934)                                     Theme (Andante) 1. Variation I "C.A.E." 2. Variation II (Allegro) "H.D.S-P." 3. Variation III (Allegretto) "R.B.T." 4. Variation IV (Allegro di molto) "W.M.B." 5. Variation V (Moderato) "R.P.A." 6. Variation VI (Andantino) "Ysobel" 7. Variation VII (Presto) "Troyte" 8. Variation VIII (Allegretto) "W.N." 9. Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod" 10. Variation X (Intermezzo: Allegretto) "Dorabella" 11. Variation XI (Allegro di molto) "G.R.S." 12. Variation XII (Andante) "B.G.N." 13. Variation XIII (Romanza: Moderato) "***" 14. Variation XIV (Finale: Allegro) "E.D.U."~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BG Philharmonia Personnel – September 2025 Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, Director of Orchestral Activities Jared Beu, DMA Assistant Conductor; Christopher Hutras, Bo Young Kang, MM Assistant ConductorsOrchestra Personnel Rotating Concertmasters: Boulanger, Eric Funk concertmaster, Brayan Cabeza, principal II. Ravel, Eric Funk concertmaster, Brayan Cabeza principal II. Elgar, Brayan Cabeza concertmaster, Eric Funk principal II.Violin I Brayan Cabeza* co-concertmaster Benjamin Christiaansen Mahlia Proctor Rose Fedan Alexandra Jones Trevor Achtyes Leah Mellinger Clarissa Yanke^Violin II Eric Funk* co-concertmaster Mary Jo Johnson Quincy McCormick Courtney Spencer Katherine Tyson Jenna Milkus^ Caylee Farley Ryley Amos Diego Ortiz Mary Natvig^Viola Natalia Velasquez* Jake Weil Natalie Holstine Zion Spencer Sam Atkinson Zavion Henderson Madison Estep Nyomi Bell Sierra Wood Lexam Andersen Bryce Kline Matthew MeyersCello Che Dixon* Nicholas Callcut Jackson Cook Calem Nagy Caitlin Slusarski Jacob Burger James Reed Emily Ward Dominic Gomez Samuel Johnson II Amelie Nicol Matthew Stewart Aubrey Hemming Jessica Bohaczenko Luna Brenoski GonyaBass Eliana Kornowa* Natalie Fry Mitchell Iwinski Nina PetersheimFlute/Piccolo Ashley Busch* Gloria Pan* Eliseo Hernandez Kiersten SwihartOboe/English Horn Leah Piccirillo* Megan Strait* Kathryn SwansonClarinet/Bass Clarinet/E-flat Michael Hudzik* Ryan Moore Adam WilliamsBassoon/Contrabassoon Audrey Boyles* Jordan Wier Cruz StockHorn Brayden Adamisin Bird Birmingham* Elena Maria Farmer Mitchell Hemme*Trumpet Trace Coulter* Ariana Coan* Kirby ZinnielTrombone Jeremy Ong* Matthew Ross Ryan HogueTuba Connor Remington* Kyle ReckerPercussion/Timpani Liam Lockhart* Evan McCord Cahaya Odle Vic McPheron Anthony DouglasHarp Bianca Bares Nora CufrPiano/Celesta Isabella Brill*section principal or co-principal ^Guest ArtistNotes for Elgar’s Enigma Variations-Theme- (Andante)1. Variation I "C.A.E." - The composer’s wife C. Alice Elgar is portrayed in “a prolongation of the theme with what I wished to be romantic and delicate additions.”2. Variation II (Allegro) "H.D.S-P." – Friend & pianist Hew David Steuart-Powell. “His characteristic diatonic run over the keys before beginning to play is here humorously travestied in the semiquaver passages; these should suggest a Toccata, but chromatic beyond H.D.S.-P.s liking.”3. Variation III (Allegretto) "R.B.T." – Richard Baxter Townshend was a friend and amateur actor. His resonant bass voice is captured by the sound of the bassoon.4. Variation IV (Allegro di molto) "W.M.B." William Neath Baker was “a country squire, gentleman and scholar. In the days of horses and carriages, it was more difficult than in these days of petrol to arrange the carriages for the day to suit a large number of guests. This Variation was written after this host had, with a slip of paper in his hand, forcibly read out the arrangements for the day and hurriedly left the music-room with an inadvertent back of the door…There are some suggestions of the teasing attitude of the guests.”5. Variation V (Moderato) "R.P.A." Richard Penrose Arnold was the son of poet Mathew Arnold and a ‘great lover of music, which he played on the piano in a self-taught manner, evading difficulties by suggesting in a mysterious way the real feeling. His serious conversation was continually broken up by whimsical and witty remarks.”6. Variation VI (Andantino) "Ysobel" Isabel Fitton, who studied violin with Elgar. She switched to viola – hence the prominence of that instrument in this variation.”7. Variation VII (Presto) "Troyte" Arthur Troyte Griffith was an architect who had a gift for saying the unexpected –hence the cross-rhythms in this variation.8. Variation VIII (Allegretto) "W.N." Winifred Norbury and her sister Florence were music lovers. She was the secretary of the Worcester Philharmonic Society.9. Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod" Nimrod was a hunter and the German word for hunter is ‘Jaeger’. Elgar is depicting his friend August J. Jaeger. This Variation is “the record of a long summer evening talk, when my friend discoursed eloquently on the slow movements of Beethoven and said that no one could approach Beethoven at his best in this field, a view with which I cordially concurred. It will be noticed that the opening bars are made to suggest the slow movement of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata.”10. Variation X (Intermezzo: Allegretto) "Dorabella" Dora Penny was a close friend whom Elgar nicknamed Dorabella, from the Mozart opera cosí fan tutte. “The movement suggests a dancelike lightness.”11. Variation XI (Allegro di molto) "G.R.S." George Robert Sinclair was a cathedral organist. The Variation is however, about his dog ‘falling down a steep bank into the River Wye…paddling up stream to find a landing place…and his rejoicing bark on landing. Apparently, “G.R.S. said ‘Set that to music.’ I did; here it is”12. Variation XII (Andante) "B.G.N." Basil G. Nevinson was an amateur cellist. “The Variation is a tribute to a dear friend whose scientific and artistic attainments, and the wholehearted way they were put at the disposal of his friends, particularly endeared him to the writer.” The variation includes a beautiful cello solo.13. Variation XIII (Romanza: Moderato) "***" “The asterisks take the place of the name of a lady who was, at the time of composition, on a sea voyage. The drums suggest the distant throbbing of the engines a of a liner over which the clarinet quotes a phrase from Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage.”14. Variation XIV (Finale: Allegro) "E.D.U." stands for “Edoo” Alice Elgar’s pet name for the composer. He paints himself as bold and vigorous in style. He also quotes from Alice’s Variation and from Nimrod.Compiled from Jonathan Kramer’s Listen to the Music.

Lace up and glide into the school year!Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this season for the coolest way to beat the heat. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just finding your balance, all are welcome to glide, spin or coast the night away under the lights and music.Bring your friends, make new ones on the rink and enjoy an upbeat, family-friendly vibe that’s perfect for all ages. It’s a great way to stay active and make lasting memories this summer.So grab your socks and get ready to hit the rink!_________________________________SCHEDULE September 1 - April 24, 2026Fridays: 7:00 - 8:50 p.m.Saturdays: 3:30 - 5:20 p.m and 7:00 - 8:50pmSundays: 3:30 - 5:20pm_________________________________PRICINGAdmission: $5Skate rentals: $3 Admission and skate rental is FREE for students who show a valid BGSU ID during Weeks of Welcome (August 25 - October 3)!

Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she explores fascinating connections between birds and dinosaurs.Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.

Crochet, Read, RelaxLooking for a cozy way to unwind? Hooks & Books is a relaxing event where you can crochet and read in one calm, welcoming space. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just picking up a hook for the first time, this is the perfect place to slow down and focus on something creative.Bring a book, your current project, or start something new—no pressure, just peaceful vibes and good company.Whether you live in Kreischer or across campus, this is the perfect opportunity for all students to come together and unwind at Hooks & Books. Materials provided while supplies last!Collectable Pins✨ Kreischer events will feature collectible pins! Recurring events will take place every evening (except Fridays) from 6–8 p.m. in the Kreischer Sundial (Freddie/Frieda Rooms) throughout the fall semester. Attend all six events to collect all six pins and decorate your room with Falcon flair.------------------------ Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.

Astronomy today has the ability to capture astronomical events such as exploding stars and colliding black holes, among others, in real-time. MESSENGERS OF TIME AND SPACE is an immersive look at the cutting-edge observatories and instruments doing this work across what is referred to as multi-messenger astronomy. This includes detecting light across the electromagnetic spectrum as well as various other particles such as cosmic rays, and even gravitational waves.Public stargazing will follow evening shows, weather permitting.$2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.

The members of the high school honors string festival will present a concert. This event is free and open to the public.