Department of Performing Arts sets pair of concerts

The Department of Performing Arts will present a pair of concerts this month, including a student recital and an opera scenes performance.

The student recital will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21 in the Ochre Court state dining room. The program will feature student vocalists and instrumentalists performing selections from a wide range of musical styles, including classical, contemporary, musical theater and jazz.

The opera scenes performance, directed by Roberta Bishop, will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the Ochre Court state dining room. Included will be scenes from “HMS Pinafore,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Die Fledermaus,” “Mikado” and other selections. All scenes will be sung in English.

Both performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Department of Performing Arts at (401) 341-2295.