Joseph G. Astman International Concert Series

The Joseph G. Astman International Concert Series was established in 1989 and was appropriately named after the founder of the Hofstra Cultural Center, Dr. Joseph G. Astman. Over the years audiences have been equally thrilled by world-renowned professionals as well as exciting new young artists ready to burst forth upon the classical scene. Since 1989, this very popular and highly revered series has played various locations on the Hofstra campus and has presented more than 500 professional performers.

Sunday, October 5, 2 p.m.

Politics and Protest

featuring
Oscar Brand, legendary folksinger, composer and lyricist
Torrie Lloyd-Masters, guest vocalist
John Foley, guitar
Jordan Brand,bass

Join us on the musical campaign trail and enjoy some of the most humorous and telling campaign and election songs ever composed (or decomposed for that matter!). Oscar Brand is one of the foremost American folk singers, writer and interpreters of the folk music genre. 

Sunday, November 2, 2 p.m. 

On the Stump

featuring
Jeff Newell's New Trad Octet
Jeff Newell, saxophone
John Bailey, trumpet
Nate Mayland, trombone
Marcus Rojas, tuba
David Phelps, guitar
Tricia Woods, piano
Tom Hubbard, bass
Brian Woodruff, drums

Combining the instrumentation of New Orleans brass band and an electric R&B group, this free-wheeling ensemble combines its infectious rhythm and joyful humor to celebrate the richness and eccentricities of musical politics. 

Sunday, December 7, 2 p.m.

Made in America
A Musical Tribute to the Land of Opportunity

featuring
Betsyann Faiella, vocals
Ted Firth, piano
Fred Fudrucker, bass

America's spirit of individualism, its diversity and humor are expressed through the words and music of an eclectic mix of composers and lyricists. 

Location for all concerts: Monroe Lecture Center Theater, California Avenue, South Campus

Tickets for each concert:
$18 general admission
$15 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student ID
$10 children under 12
One free ticket with current faculty/staff/student HofstraCard

For tickets and information please call the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at (516) 463-6644, M-F, 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To purchase tickets online please visit Hofstra University Theatre Ticketing.