Backyard Gold Mine is the DePauw University School of Music faculty chamber ensemble. The group’s debut concert, “Dawn,” showcases music inspired by beginnings: ranging from Haydn’s “Sunrise” string quartet to faculty member James Beckel's “Dialogues,” this program brings sound and light to every corner of Kresge Auditorium. A spirit of renewal pervades the evening, looking ahead as the School of Music joins the new Creative School at DePauw. The event also features poetry from creative writing students of Prof. Joe Heithaus, and includes performances by faculty violist Nicole Brockmann and student violinist Anna Tessman (‘24) in addition to the core sextet.