Dr. Caitlin Jones will be performing the solo five-octave marimba work Thinking Songs by Lukas Ligeti in its entirety. Featuring five distinct movements, the piece is expansive in terms of length, content, and marimba technique, and displays compositional influences from both Western Classical music and African music. Thinking Songsstands as a solo marimba work in a league of its own that has solidified its place in the marimba repertoire. This is a preview performance for festivals in Vienna and Budapest featuring the music of Lukas Ligeti in October 2025.

Fly Into Your Future with Rolls-Royce

Engines of Opportunity: Local pathways to global careers 

Join ChattState on Sept. 25 for Engines of Opportunity, a special engagement with aerospace, marine, and advanced energy solutions leader Rolls-Royce. Learn about careers in fields like nondestructive testing (NDT), engineering, and manufacturing and chart a path to success. 

You will:

• Meet with a global leader in advanced engineering 
• Learn about skills and pathways for high-demand technical fields
• Connect with RR representatives & industry professionals
• Tour ChattState’s state-of-the-art facilities

Event Schedule 

Community Session 

• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | McCormick Center 107
• See what keeps the gears turning at Rolls-Royce, explore career opportunities, and tour the ChattState campus. 

(Disclaimer: This informational engagement does not constitute a hiring event. Attendance does not create or imply employment, internship, or apprenticeship offers with Rolls-Royce.)