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November 12
Columbia College Jazz Ensemble
November 12, 2019
7PM@Spears Concert Hall
The Columbia College Music Program presents the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble in concert, directed by Aletha Jacobs. Admission is free.
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November 15
Lamonica Hampton, Senior Recital
November 15, 2019
7PM @Spears Concert Hall.
Lamonica Hampton will present a Senior Voice Recital on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in Spears Concert Hall.
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November 18
Columbia College Chamber Orchestra
November 18, 2019
7PM@Spears Concert Hall
The Columbia College Music Program presents the Columbia College Chamber Orchestra in concert, conducted by Robert-Christian Sanchez. Admission is free.
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November 19
Model Code of Ethics Workshop
November 19, 2019
9AM to 3PM @Breed Leadership Center 201-202
November 18th-22nd is National Education Week! November 19th 9:00-3:00; Model Code of Ethics Workshop Columbia College and the State Department of Education welcome professionals from around the...
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November 20
Meet the South Carolina Teacher of the Year 2019
November 20, 2019
12NOON to 12:30PM @Arial Peele 107
November 18th-22nd is National Education Week! On Wednesday, November 20th, students are invited to join us in Arial Peele 107, 12:00-12:30, to hear from the 2019 SC Teacher of the Year, Chanda...
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November 21
Fall Student Recital
November 21, 2019
12:30PM
The Music Program presents the Fall Student Recital with performances by Columbia College Music Students on November 21, 2019, at 12:30 p.m.
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November 22
Fall Choreographers' Showcase 2019
November 22, 2019 - November 23, 2019
7:30 PM
The Columbia College Dance Company presents this annual performance of student choreographed and produced original works. The dances presented in this formal showcase are curated through an...
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December 5
Lessons & Carols Service
December 5, 2019
7PM @College Place Methodist Church
Paula Wilson and The Columbia College Choir present the annual Nine Lessons and Carols Service at College Place Methodist Church. This service has become a Columbia College Christmas tradition.
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