Pesky Artist in Residence

The program is designed to bring professional musicians to campus to teach and perform with students in music courses, and to perform in their own concert as part of the Performance Series.

The Artist in Residence program was established in 1986 by Lafayette College alumnus Alan Pesky and his wife Wendy. The program is designed to bring professional musicians to campus to teach and perform with students in the music department, and to perform in their own concert as part of the performance series. The Pesky Artist in Residence Program helps to ensure that the College can welcome a variety of musicians to campus, providing exceptional learning opportunities for our students, and the time and space for the artists to focus on creative practice and the freedom to explore, experiment, create, and collaborate.

2021-2022

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players

As America’s preeminent stewards of the singular tradition set forth some 150 years ago by librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has presented throughout the United States, Canada, and the U.K., over 2,500 performances of the Gilbert & Sullivan masterpieces since its founding in 1974. Under the dynamic leadership of Albert Bergeret, the company has in its repertory thirteen different complete Gilbert & Sullivan operas.

2018-2019

Dar Williams

American singer/songwriter Dorothy “Dar” Williams pens deeply personal and touching folk-pop originals that have drawn scores of devoted followers.

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