Experiencing Villa-Lobos: About VCU and Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University
Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, Va., Virginia Commonwealth University ranks among the top 100 universities in the country in sponsored research and enrolls 30,000 students in more than 195 certificate, undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral programs in 15 schools and one liberal arts college. MCV Hospitals, clinics and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University constitute the VCU Medical Center, one of the leading academic medical centers in the country.

For more, visit: http://www.vcu.edu/about/.

About VCU Music
As part of the nationally acclaimed School of the Arts, VCU Department of Music is a strong part of the Richmond, Virginia arts scene. More than 300 students are enrolled in the VCU Department of Music where they pursue studies as music educators, instrumental soloists, opera singers, chamber musicians and more. VCU Music presents more than 200 concerts and recitals each year, from student recitals and ensemble performances to performances by world-renowned artists.

For more, visit: http://www.vcumusic.org.

About Richmond
The City of Richmond, with a population of just under one million, boasts its own symphony and ballet company and is home to numerous museums, theatre venues, art galleries and jazz clubs. With its location on the James River, Richmond has over 75 riverfront parks and urban wilderness areas as well as a wealth of historical attractions throughout the city.

For more, visit: http://www.vcu.edu/richmond/.

Venues
Events for the Villa-Lobos Festival will be held in two locations on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus.

The W.E. Singleton Center, located at 922 Park Avenue, on the corner of Park Avenue and Harrison Street, houses the 500-seat Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, the administrative offices of the Department of Music, the VCU Music Box Office, large ensemble rehearsal space, classrooms, faculty studios, an organ suite and percussion practice rooms.

The James W. Black Music Center is located at 1015 Grove Avenue, directly across from the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The 300-seat Recital Hall provides space for many student recitals as well as ensemble programs. Classrooms and faculty studios are in the Music Center, in addition to numerous practice rooms for student use. Formerly Grove Avenue Baptist Church, the building was acquired by the university in 1977 and is part of the university's historic building tour. The James W. Black Music Center is under renovation for the 2006-2007 academic year.

		Welcome About Villa-Lobos Schedule Guest Artists Call for Papers Call for Performers Registration Festival Committee About VCU About Richmond, VA Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Department of Music 922 Park Ave. P.O. Box 842004 Richmond, VA 23284-2004 (804) 828-1166 Contact Us updated: 12/22/2006 runningfire design		Virginia Commonwealth University Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, Va., Virginia Commonwealth University ranks among the top 100 universities in the country in sponsored research and enrolls 30,000 students in more than 195 certificate, undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral programs in 15 schools and one liberal arts college. MCV Hospitals, clinics and the health sciences schools of Virginia Commonwealth University constitute the VCU Medical Center, one of the leading academic medical centers in the country. For more, visit: http://www.vcu.edu/about/. About VCU Music As part of the nationally acclaimed School of the Arts, VCU Department of Music is a strong part of the Richmond, Virginia arts scene. More than 300 students are enrolled in the VCU Department of Music where they pursue studies as music educators, instrumental soloists, opera singers, chamber musicians and more. VCU Music presents more than 200 concerts and recitals each year, from student recitals and ensemble performances to performances by world-renowned artists. For more, visit: http://www.vcumusic.org. About Richmond The City of Richmond, with a population of just under one million, boasts its own symphony and ballet company and is home to numerous museums, theatre venues, art galleries and jazz clubs. With its location on the James River, Richmond has over 75 riverfront parks and urban wilderness areas as well as a wealth of historical attractions throughout the city. For more, visit: http://www.vcu.edu/richmond/. Venues Events for the Villa-Lobos Festival will be held in two locations on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus. The W.E. Singleton Center, located at 922 Park Avenue, on the corner of Park Avenue and Harrison Street, houses the 500-seat Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, the administrative offices of the Department of Music, the VCU Music Box Office, large ensemble rehearsal space, classrooms, faculty studios, an organ suite and percussion practice rooms. The James W. Black Music Center is located at 1015 Grove Avenue, directly across from the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The 300-seat Recital Hall provides space for many student recitals as well as ensemble programs. Classrooms and faculty studios are in the Music Center, in addition to numerous practice rooms for student use. Formerly Grove Avenue Baptist Church, the building was acquired by the university in 1977 and is part of the university's historic building tour. The James W. Black Music Center is under renovation for the 2006-2007 academic year.