Alabama State University Arts

Music Faculty Publishes Article

2010-02-23T08:08:00.000-06:00

Dr. Kara Washington Harris, Assistant Professor of Music Education, has published an article in the February 2010 issue of the MTNA ejournal, “A Study in the Relationship Between Selected Characteristics of Private Music Students and Success in Private Music Lessons.”

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITION

2010-02-08T14:10:00.000-06:00

"AFRO FOREVER"

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Darius Hill, Chair of the Visual Arts Department at the Alabama School of Fine Arts will be exhibiting his prints and painting at the Warren/Britt galleries in the Tullibody Fine Arts Center. He is an exhibiting artists, participating in various exhibitions throughout the Southeast. His work is represented in many collections including museums, corporate and private thrhoughout the U.S. He recently received and Individual Artist Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. The Exhibition runs from February 2nd through February 26. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 to 4:30.

CVPA Assembly

2010-02-04T08:08:00.001-06:00

The College of Visual & Performing Arts will hold an inaugural collegiate assembly at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in the Leila Barlow Theatre. This event is open for all art, music, and theater majors as well as students that participate in these programs and interested public.

Percussion Professor Publishes New Book

2010-02-04T08:02:00.001-06:00

Dr. Gregory Jackson, Assistant Professor of Percussion, recently published his book, The Synergy Method for Drumming: An Advanced Rudimental Drumming Method. The book is available from Amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com/Synergy-Method-Drumming-Advanced-Rudimental/dp/1448631173/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265291911&sr=1-1

New Dean for CVPA

2010-01-06T20:57:00.000-06:00

Dr. Tommie Stewart, former Director of the ASU Theater program, has been selected to serve as the new dean for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

SENIOR EXHIBITION

2009-11-17T10:33:00.002-06:00

Graduating Senior Exhibition will run from Friday 20 November until 4 December in the Warren/Britt Galleries. Gallery hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday - Friday. Gallery closed weekends and holidays.

Student oral defense - Friday, 20 November starting at 3:00PM
Opening Reception - Friday, 20 November starting at 6:00 PM

Gallery is open to the public.

Art Professors at Alabama National Fair

2009-11-05T13:53:00.002-06:00

ASU Fine arts faculty members Nathaniel Allen and Christopher Greenman participated in the 51st Annual Montgomery Art Guild Art Exhibition that was held at the Alabama National Fair October 9 – 18 2009.

"EGO and ID"

2009-10-28T09:02:00.002-05:00

The Department of Visual Art will present a one person show from it's newest professor, Mr. Nathaniel Allen. Show dates are October 29th through November 17th in the Tullibody Fine Arts Center, Warren/Britt Galleries. There will be a gallery talk by Mr. Allen and an opening reception on Tuesday, November 3rd at 11:am. Normal gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. The public is invited.

Department of Music Fall Calendar

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All events are free and open to the public.
Please call (334) 229-4341 or email music@alasu.edu for additional information.

Tuesday, Oct. 13; 7:30 p.m. Faculty Gala

Tuesday, Oct. 22; 7:00 p.m. Dr. Walter Bragg, faculty piano recital

Tuesday, November 3; 7:00 p.m. Dr. Gregory Jackson, faculty percussion recital

Friday, November 13; 7:30 p.m. Kari Lumpkin, senior voice recital

Tuesday, November 17; 7:30 p.m. Brass Ensemble

Thursday, November 19; 7:30 p.m. Tavaris Marlow & Omari Brown, senior trumpet & saxophone recital

Sunday, November 22; 6:00 p.m. ASU Gospel Choir

Friday, December 4; 7:30 p.m. ASU Wind Ensemble

Saturday, December 5; 6:00 p.m. Frederick Douglass Hall Community Choir

Sunday, December 6; 6:00 p.m. ASU University Choir and Chamber Singers

ASU Faculty Gala

2009-10-14T09:01:00.003-05:00

Last night the Department of Music presented its Annual Faculty Gala concert. Drs. Joel Jones, Carly Johnson, Walter Bragg, Pamela Burns, Doug Bristol, Katrina Phillips, Gregory Jackson, and Mr. Issaac Bell, Coleman Woodson, III, Bryan Reeves, Joe Ortiguera, and Chato McCormick performed music from the Baroque to contemporary selections.

ART PROFESSOR OFF TO JAPAN

2009-04-09T17:18:00.002-05:00

The Department of Visual Arts congratulates Dr. Christopher Greenman on being one of ten ceramic artists world wide accepted to participate in the IWCAT 2009 workshop this summer. IWCAT stand for The International Workshop of Ceramic Art in Tokoname - Japan. This prestigious event is in it's 25 year. Dr. Greenman will be living with a host family while participating in this 6 week workshop which will include; visiting local ceramic artists studios; demonstrations of local techniques, work and firing in one of the historic kilns, lectures on Japanese Culture, and field study tours. Again our congratulations go out to Dr. Greenman.

Guest Jazz Concert

2009-03-30T08:51:00.004-05:00

Marcus Printup
jazz trumpet soloist
member, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

In Concert

Wilson Auditorium
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
7:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public

For information contact Dr. Doug Bristol; (334) 229-4207; dbristol@alasu.edu

http://www.marcusprintup.net/marcus_printup_jazz_trumpet/home.html

ASU Honor Band & Choir

2009-03-30T08:34:00.002-05:00

The Department of Music will be hosting its Annual Honor Band & Choir this Thursday-Sunday, April 2-5. Approximately 300 high school students from Alabama and Georgia will come to campus to enjoy a music-filled weekend.

For more information call (334) 229-4341 or email at music@alasu.edu

Dr. Doug Bristol's recent activities

2009-02-28T12:34:00.002-06:00

Doug Bristol's composition Conversation for Trombone and Timpani was premiered in February by Joshua Hauser and Eric Willie, faculty members at Tennessee Tech University. A video of the performance is posted on YouTube.

His article Using Computer Wave Forms in the Evaluation of Air Control and Articulation was published in the January 2009 International Trombone Association Journal.

He was also a guest artist and clinician at the 2009 Troy Brass Symposium at Troy University.

Music Faculty Fall Activities

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Mr. Isaac Bell
July Featured on electronic/acoustic piano and trombone for recently released CD recording entitled “On My Way”, by Bernard Ghivan and Zandra Boswell.
August 30 Solo pianist for the ASU Black and Gold Standard Reception. Tallahassee, Florida.
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
November 19 Clinician, Baldwin Magnet Middle School. Montgomery, AL.

Dr. Walter Bragg
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
October 9 Tribute to Dr. David Bowman, Performer.
December 7 ASU University Choirs and Frederick Douglass Hall Community Choir, accompanist

Dr. Caterina Bristol
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer.
September College Music Society National Conference. Community Engagement Presentation. "The Influence of the Negro Spiritual." Atlanta, GA.
September College Music Society National Conference. "Fifty for Fifty." Performer, Wiregrass Trio. Atlanta, GA
October Concerts at the Studio. Wiregrass Trio. Troy, AL.
November National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting. Participant. Seattle, WA
November National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting. Panelist. Historically Black Institutions Forum: The Challenge of Recruiting Doctorate Degree-Holding Minority Faculty. Seattle, WA.
December Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX; participant

Dr. Doug Bristol
August Completed transcription of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 (1st mvmt.) for trombone quartet.
August 26 Performance with brass quintet at Samford University.
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
October 26 Performance at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Aug-Oct Composed Conversation for Trombone and Timpani. Commissioned composition.
November Review of Fantasy for Euphonium and Orchestra. ITEA Journal, Vol. 36 No. 1, p. 92.
Oct 27–Dec 24 A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Alabama Shakespeare Festival
November 6 Performance and clinic at ASU with the trombone quartet, Quatuor du Sud.
Dec 5 and 7 Performances with the Montgomery Chorale.
December 21 Performance at Memorial Presbyterian Church.
December 21 Performance at Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Pamela T. Burns
August National Association of Negro Musicians Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN. Presenter.
September College Music Society National Conference. Community Engagement Presentation. "The Influence of the Negro Spiritual." Atlanta, GA.

Mr. Danny Davis
December Christian Education Conference, Nashville, TN. Course: Alternative Teacher Certification

Mrs. Jamecca Hare-Tanner
August 11-15 Gospel Music Workshop of American, Participant. Nashville, TN.
October 6 Alabama National Fair Music Festival, Bellingrath Junior High Chorus. Superior Rating
November 3 National Peanut Festival Choral Competition, Bellingrath Junior High Chorus. Excellent Rating. Dothan, AL.
December 18 Christmas Musical, Bellingrath Junior High Chorus. Montgomery, AL.

Dr. Gregory Jackson
July-August West Side Story: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
September 27 Florida Day of Percussion, Clinician
October 12 Westminster Presbyterian Church World Day, Performer

Dr. Carly Johnson
July-August West Side Story: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
September St. John's Episcopal Church, performance
September Church of the Ascension, performance
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
October American Guild of Organists Concert, performance
October Trinity Presbyterian Church, performance
November St. John's Episcopal Church, performance
November A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Dr. Joel Jones
July-August West Side Story: Alabama Shakespeare Festival
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
November A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Alabama Shakespeare Festival

Brenda Luchsinger
2008-2009 Macon Symphony Orchestra. Third horn. Macon, GA.
Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. Section horn. Tuscaloosa, AL.
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Substitute. Huntsville, AL.
Meridian Symphony Orchestra. Substitute. Meridian, MS.
Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Substitute. Columbus, GA.
Jan 2009 Southeast Horn Workshop. Performer. Western Carolina University.

Katrina Phillips
2008-2009 Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, 2008-2009 Season; Clarinetist/Performer.
Academic Research, Continued Research on Danish composers and their music for my thesis entitled, "The Influence of Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto on the Clarinet Concertos of Jorgen Bentzon and Herman D. Koppel."
September 9 Alabama State University Faculty Gala, Performer
November 14 Concerts at the Studio; Troy, AL; Clarinetist/Performer.

Damion Womack
2008-2009 President, Alabama Vocal Association

Music Faculty at NASM

2008-11-26T14:36:00.002-06:00

Interim Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Caterina Bristol, was a presenter at the annual meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music on November 23, 2008. Dr. Bristol presented on the topic "Recruiting and Retaining Minority Faculty Members."

Music Faculty and Shakespeare

2008-11-26T14:34:00.002-06:00

Music faculty members Drs. Carly Johson, Doug Bristol, Joel Jones, Caterina Bristol and student Lauren Griffin are busy sharing their mucial talents with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of "A Christmas Carol."

Dr. Doug Bristol's composition reviewed

2008-11-03T13:02:00.002-06:00

Dr. Doug Bristol's Fantasy for Euphonium and Orchestra was recently performed at the International Tuba and Euphonium Association Conference at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. The performance was reviewed by Jerry Young (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) in the Fall 2008 ITEA journal. Below are the highlights of that review:

"Every serious euphonium player should find this work and study it."

". . no audience exists that would not fall in love with this work."

"It is a major work that I hope to see on concert programs with major orchestras."

". . a very special and worthwhile artistic production."

Visual Arts Graduate Accepted to AISF

2008-10-06T14:00:00.002-05:00

2008 summer Graphic Arts graduate, Mr. Kevin Ford, has started his first semester in graduate school this past week. Mr. Ford was accepted at the Arts Institute of San Francisco, but will be starting off his graduate academic career at the east coast affiliate, Art Institute of Pennsylvania, before transferring to the San Francisco campus this spring or summer. The Visual Arts Department offers him their congratulations and wish him the best.

Visual Arts Faculty Summer Accomplishments 2008

2008-09-16T14:06:00.002-05:00

SUMMER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ms. Charmagne Andrews:
Attended the Tugaloo Art Colony at Tugaloo College in Mississippi for a week long art welding workshop. Participants designed and created individual art pieces using oxyacetylene units to cut the metal and then assemble the pieces using an arc welder.

Stephen Cappelli:
Exhibited in the "Exhibition 1000 Pounds of Alabama Clay" at the Artist Gallery at the Alabama State Council on the Arts, this is a two year traveling exhibition
Participated in the Raiford Gallery’s 12th Anniversary Exhibition in Roswell, Georgia

Dr. Christopher Greenman:
Participated in an anagama wood firing at the University of Montevallo
Exhibited work in an international exhibition in Lake Oswego, Oregon titled “Painting with Fire: Wood Fired Ceramics”
Exhibited work in a national exhibition in Hamilton, Michigan titles “Artful Drinking”
Participated in the Annual American Artisan Fair in Nashville, Tennessee
Conducted a Raku workshop for high school students at Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery
Exhibited in the Exhibition "1000 Pounds of Alabama Clay" at the Artist Gallery at the Alabama State Council on the Arts, this is a Two Year traveling exhibition

Mr. Kevin Patrick:
Participated in the Summer Kid/Youth College Adventure program at ASU for area youths interested in the various artistic mediums
Recognized as a founding member of the Montgomery Art Consortium and exhibited in its inaugural show at the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture on the ASU Campus
Continued his work on a large mural to be installed at the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture on the ASU Campus

Mr. Cleve Webber:
Exhibited in the National Black Arts Festival at the Mason Muier Gallery in Atlanta Georgia
Exhibited with Junor Gallery in Decatur, Georgia in two different exhibitions, “Journey 11” and “Caribbean American Coalition”

Mrs. Jackie Webber:
Exhibited in two Online Photography shows with the Capitol City Camera Club in Montgomery, Alabama, one she received a First Place Award
Exhibited with the Capitol City Camera Club in their Print show in Montgomery, Alabama
Designated Photographer for a Formula One Car Race in Jamaica West Indies

Music Video

2008-09-11T16:36:00.002-05:00

Photos and video form the Department of Music Faculty Gala is available online:

http://www.alasu.edu/video/fgala/soundslider.swf

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DS&Dato=20080909&Kategori=COMMUNITIES010304&Lopenr=809090802&Ref=PH

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=videonetwork

2008-09-07T21:31:00.002-05:00

MASKS
by
AMY BRYAN
August 21 - September 25
Closing Reception: September 25
@ 11:00 a.m. in the Tullibody Fine Arts Building, Callie B. Warren Gallery
Alabama State University.

Faculty Gala

2008-08-22T15:07:00.002-05:00

The Department of Music is pleased to announce its Annual Faculty Gala will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tullibody Music Building Recital Hall.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For additional information, please call (334) 229-4341.

Music Faculty Activites, Summer 2008

2008-08-16T16:15:00.006-05:00

Faculty members in the Department of Music were busy during Summer 2008. Some of their activities include:

Dr. Caterina Bristol - performance at International Double Reed Society Conference; attended SACSCOC Annual Conference on Quality Enhancement

Dr. Doug Bristol - performance of Fantasy for Euphonium and Orchestra at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference Grand Finale concert; publication of Fantasy for Euphonium and Piano by Cimarron Music Press; completed arrangement of the 1st movement of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor for trombone quartet; performance of Three Profiles for Wood and Metal at the International Double Reed Society; accepted commission from Atlanta-based band, The League of Decency; is working on commission for Trombone and Timpani.

Dr. Pamela Burns - lecture-recital at the National Association of Negro Musicians annual conference

Dr. Gregory Jackson - company member in the pit orchestra for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of West Side Story

Dr. Carly Johnson - company member in the pit orchestra for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of West Side Story; soloist with the Capitol Sounds Community Band

Dr. Joel Jones - company member in the pit orchestra for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of West Side Story

Dr. Kara Washington -developer and clinician for church music workshop

For additional information about our faculty and their work, please contact us at (334) 229-4341 or music@alasu.edu

Music Faculty Member Earns Doctorate

2008-08-16T16:12:00.003-05:00

Gregory Jackson, Assistant Professor of Percussion, completed the requirements for and was awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa in August 2008. Appointed in 2007-2008, Dr. Jackson teaches applied percussion. Congratulations Dr. Jackson on this achievement.

New Music Faculty

2008-08-16T16:07:00.002-05:00

The Department of Music would like to announce the appointment of Dr. Walter Bragg. He holds degrees from Alabama State University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, and the University of Alabama. Dr. Bragg will teach applied piano, music fundamentals, and keyboard. Welcome Dr. Bragg!

Music Faculty Member Retires

2008-08-16T16:04:00.003-05:00

The Department of Music would like to announce the retirement of Dr. David Bowman, Associate Professor of Organ and Music History. Dr. Bowman retired August 1, 2008 after over 30 years of dedicated service to Alabama State University. We join with everyone at ASU to congratulate Dr. Bowman on his retirement.

Music Alumni

2008-07-08T08:57:00.002-05:00

For those alumni of the Department of Music that are interested in the new digital ways to keep in touch, please join the Facebook group Alabama State University Music Alumni. The group is open to those students that graduated from ASU and either earned a music degree or ASU alumni that had substantial participation in the music program.

If you do not already have a page on Facebook, you can create one for free at www.facebook.com.

Please join and invite your friends.

Music Faculty Summer Activities

2008-05-28T09:13:00.002-05:00

The ASU Music Faculty remain busy this summer with many regional, national, and international professional activities. Faculty members will perform at the International Double Reed Society conference, present at the National Association of Negro Musicians conference, have a composition performed at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference, compose new compositions for two commissions, and teach at band camps throughout the Southeast.

Summer Band Camp

2008-05-28T09:10:00.002-05:00

The 33rd Annual Alabama State University Summer Band Camp will be held from June 22-28, 2008.

Contact the band staff at (334) 229-4289 for additional information or click on the link below for a brochure.

http://www.alasu.edu/cvpa/applications/documentlibrary/asu_band_camp_full.pdf

Performance

2008-04-30T14:06:00.000-05:00

University Choir
May 4, 2008
6:00 PM
Leila Barlow Theatre

Presser Scholar

2008-04-23T15:01:00.001-05:00

The Department of Music awarded its annual Presser Undergraduate Scholar award to Mr. Omari Brown. The Presser award is presented to a music student at or in their junior year and is sponsored by the Presser Foundation. The award carries with it a $4,800 honorarium.

Congratulations to Mr. Brown.

Choir Concert

2008-04-23T15:00:00.001-05:00

Community Choir
Sunday, April 27, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Leila Barlow Theatre

VISUAL ART ACADEMIC AWARDS

2008-04-18T16:17:00.001-05:00

Academic Awards were presented to Visual Art Majors during the 2008 Alabama State University Annual Honors Convocation. This convocation recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their academic pursuits. Art majors who have maintained a 3.50 GPA to a 3.99 GPA were: Vic Daniels, Likita Horton and Teresa Olson. Art Students who maintained a 3.0 GPA to a 3.49 GPA were: Soniael Duncan, Shajuana Pina and Christina Smith. The department Congratulates these students in their success.

VISUAL ARTS SENIOR EXHIBITION PRESENTATION

2008-04-18T15:27:00.001-05:00

Graduating visual art majors will be making their final oral presentations to faculty and fellow students on Wednesday and Thursday, the 23rd and 24th of April at 11:00am in the Tullibody Britt and Warren Galleries. The galleries are located on the first floor of the Tullibody Fine Arts Center. Students scheduled to present on Wednesday are: Martez Brunson, Sanyetta Craig, and Danielle James. Student presenters on Thursday are: Kevin Ford, Richard Lott, Teresa Olson, and Ernest Stone. This event is open to the public. Gallery hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Jazz at Sundown

2008-04-15T09:29:00.004-05:00

ASU Jazz Ensembles
Big Band and Combo
Sunday, April 27, 2008
7:15 p.m. Recital Hall
Call 334-229-6953 for more information.

Senior Recital

2008-04-14T10:59:00.002-05:00

Robert Daniel, voice
Thursday, April 16, 2008
7:00 PM
Tullibody Recital Hall

ANNUAL POSTER CONTEST WINNER

2008-04-14T10:40:00.002-05:00

Junior Graphic Design major, Carl Varner, was selected as the 2nd place winner in the College Division for the 58th Annual Poster Contest with the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. He will receive his award, along with other state winners, at the awards ceremony on May 8th at the Capitol City Club in Montgomery. Congratulations to Carl and his Instructor, Mrs. Jackie Webber.

Visual Arts Senior Exhibitions

2008-04-08T15:26:00.003-05:00

Seven graduating seniors will be exhibiting and defending their senior projects from April 15th through May 2nd. Students participating are: Martez Brunson, Sanyetta Craig, Kevin Ford, Danielle James, Richard Lott, Teresa Olson and Earnest Stone. A reception will be held on Friday evening the 18th of April from 6 to 8 pm in the Tullibody Fine Arts Gallery. Regular gallery hours are M-F from 9:00 to 4:30. Events are free and open to the public. For more information call: 229-4397 or 229-4473

Senior Recital

2008-04-02T11:43:00.002-05:00

Nikolas Gilmore, trumpet
April 22, 2008
7:30 PM
Tullibody Recital Hall
Call 334-229-4345 for additional information.

Choral Tour

2008-04-02T09:12:00.002-05:00

The Alabama State University Choir returned Monday, March 31 from a Spring Break performance tour. Performances were held at venues in Chicago and Cleveland.

Band Banquet

2008-04-02T08:54:00.003-05:00

The Department of Music held its annual Band Banquet on April 1, 2008. The guest speaker was Mr. Van Tony Free, retired professor of percussion and assistant band director. Awards and recognitions were presented to students and staff. Musical selections were provided by Mr. Ron Handy.

Faculty Performance

2008-04-02T08:39:00.002-05:00

Dr. Caterina Bristol will be performing at the New Music Festival VII at University of Nebraska, Kearney on April 14, 2008. The New Music Festival is a national conference featuring new music by composers from across the United States. She will be performing Three Profiles for Wood and Metal and Neo Trio with faculty members from Hastings College.

Faculty Performace

2008-04-02T07:55:00.001-05:00

Dr. Doug Bristol, ASU Professor of Music, will perform concerts at Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) and Tennessee Tech University (Cookeville, TN) on April 2 and 4, 2008. He will be performing as a member of the trombone quartet, Quatour du Sud. Contact Dr. Bristol at 334-229-4207 for more information.

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2007 - 2008 Silver Addy Winners

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Annual Honor Band

2008-03-04T18:18:00.002-06:00

The Department of Music will host its annual Honor Band March 14-16, 2008. This year a record number of 170 students from throughout the Southeast will attend and bring their musical talents to the ASU campus. The weekend will feature a concert by the ASU Wind Ensemble on Friday night, followed by a weekend full of rehearsals and master classes, and ending with a gala concert on Sunday afternoon by all of the participants. Two bands will be conducted by Dr. Carly Johnson, Dr. Kara Washington, and Mr. Jeffrey Hughley.

For more information contact the department at music@alasu.edu or (334) 229-4341.

Department of Music Auditions

2008-03-04T18:11:00.001-06:00

The Department of Music will be holding one of its regularly scheduled audition days on Saturday, March 8. Students interested in majoring in music or participating in one of the many ensembles are encouraged to attend.

For more information contact the department at music@alasu.edu or call (334) 229-4341.

Welcome

2008-03-04T14:30:00.002-06:00

Welcome to the Alabama State University College of Visual and Performing Arts News Blog!

Here you will find news about current and past faculty and student activities and achievements.

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