Fine Arts Event Schedule

Download the PDF Spring 2013 Fine Arts Series schedule

All events are free of charge, no ticket reqiuired, and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events are held in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. For more information on these events, call 864-644-5404.

Friday, January 18, 7:00 p.m. | Upper Region High School Honor Choir Concert

After rehearsing Thursday evening and all day Friday with SWU’s Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Don R. Campbell, the South Carolina Upper Region Honor Choir will present a Friday evening program highlighting the great work they have achieved. For over 200 students, it is the culmination of not only these two days, but also the preparation that has taken place in their own high schools by their choral instructors. Dr. Campbell has been honored to be the “guest” conductor of this choir for the past 11 years. Prof. Jane Dill is the accompanist for the choir. The excitement will be evident in the students’ singing. The concert will be held at the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

Friday, February 1, 7:30 p.m. | “Back by Request”- SWU Music Alumni Concert

Adults, $5; Children under 12, students with ID, SWU students- FREE. All proceeds go to Fine Arts Scholarship Fund. Alumni Dr. Jonathan Crutchfield, organ; Jac Mandel, guitar; Amber James, soprano; and Dr. Melanie Rowell, soprano. Three SWU music graduates return to campus and join Dr. Rowell for an evening of beautiful music. Each alumnus is a gifted performer, and they combine their talent to bring a variety of musical selections sure to delight the listener. This benefit concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5408 for ticket information.

Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. | The Taradiddle Players present: “The True Story of the 3 Pigs”

Adults, $5; Children under 12, students with ID, SWU students- FREE. Returning for their 2013 performance, actors from the Charlotte Children’s Theatre will present a unique approach to the familiar story of The Three Little Pigs – the title has been tweaked, but the facts remain the same. Children of all ages will enjoy this Tuesday evening presentation in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5408 for ticket information.

Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. | SWU Jazz Invitational

The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Invitational will feature many of the Upstate’s finest middle school, high school and collegiate jazz bands on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. This fun and relaxing program will conclude with SWU’s own jazz band. This event will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

Thursday, February 28, 7:30 p.m. | SWU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble

Under the direction of Prof. Greg Day, Director of Instrumental Activities, Southern Wesleyan University’s Wind Ensemble will join the SWU Jazz Ensemble in a varied program of concert and sacred works that will delight listeners of all ages on Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. The event features students from Southern Wesleyan University as well as area students who have auditioned to be part of the group. The concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

March 15-16, 7:30 p.m.; March 22, 7:30 p.m.; March 23, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Adults, $10; non-SWU student/senior, $7 Children under 12, $5; SWU students-FREE. This year’s student production, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” will feature a reverent staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical interpretation of the events of Holy Week. Join the cast and crew in a powerful experience of the final week of Christ’s life in music and song, and encounter the Gospel as presented in a fresh, respectful way including Christ’s resurrection. The musical will be held in Folger Auditorium. Call (864) 644-5191 for ticket information.

Friday, April 5, 4:30 p.m. | Music Majors Formal Recital

Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Formal Recital on Friday afternoon, April 5, at 4:30 p.m. This end-of-the-semester presentation will showcase the achievements of the music majors. The recital will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. | Music Majors Honors Recital

Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors will be featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. Students are selected following a competitive audition. The recital will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

Sunday, April 21, 3:00 p.m. | Masterworks Concert, “Partners in Time-Haydn and Mozart” featuring the music of these two great Classical composers

What better way to spend a Spring Sunday afternoon! This concert will feature Professor Jane Dill performing W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C Major, K.467, on the beautiful Steinway concert grand piano, and the SWU Concert Choir and Orchestra performing F.J. Haydn’s great Harmony Mass under the direction of Dr. Don R. Campbell. You will not want to miss this concert which will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.

Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. | SWU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz and Wind ensembles join forces at the end of the semester to delight the audience with a wide variety of sacred and secular works. The ensembles will find “your niche” and won’t leave you unsatisfied. The event is part of university’s Fine Art series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.