Southern Wesleyan University Spring 2012 Fine Arts Series
Upper Region Honor Choir (free – no ticket)
The South Carolina Upper Region Honor Choir, composed of more than 200 high school students, will present a Friday evening program at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Dr. Don R. Campbell, SWU professor of music and director of choral activities, has been honored to be the guest conductor of this choir for more than 10 years. Jane Dill, chair of Southern Wesleyan’s Fine Arts Division and professor of music, is the accompanist for the choir. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 508-0555.
The Tarradiddle Players present: “The Commedia Cinderella”
January 30, 7:30 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children under 12 and all students with ID – FREE
Returning for their 2012 performance, actors from the Charlotte Children’s Theatre will present a unique approach to the familiar story of Cinderella. The names have been changed, but the facts remain the same. Children of all ages will enjoy this Monday evening presentation in the newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5191 for details and ticket information.
“Back by Request”- SWU Music Alumni Concert
February 3, 7:30 p.m.
Adults, $5; Children under 12 and all students with ID- FREE
Six recent Southern Wesleyan University music graduates come together presenting a variety of musical selections. Nathan Bryson (organ), Heather Clifton Haithcock (soprano), Nikki Morton Hill (clarinet), Laurie Morton Baynard (flute), Tim Baynard (percussion) and Megan Woodworth (piano) will be performing. This benefit concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Call (864) 644-5191 for details and ticket information. All proceeds go to Fine Arts Scholarship Fund.
SWU Jazz Invitational (free – no ticket)
February 23, 6 p.m.
The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Invitational will feature many of the Upstate’s finest middle school, high school and collegiate jazz bands, Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center, located on the university’s campus in Central. The program will conclude with SWU’s own jazz band. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 508-0555.
March 16-17, 7:30 p.m. | March 23, 7:30 p.m. | March 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Adults, $10; non-SWU student/senior, $7
Children under 12, $5; SWU students-FREE
Follow Dorothy on her unforgettable journey from Kansas through Oz, where she joins the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Intent upon obtaining their own hearts' desire from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, they are relentlessly pursued by the Wicked Witch of the West. Enjoy this stage version of the movie classic with such favorites as "Over the Rainbow" and "If I only had a Brain/a Heart/the Nerve." The musical will be held in the Folger Fine Arts Auditorium. Call (864) 644-5191 for details and ticket information.
Music Majors Formal Recital (free – no ticket)
April 13, 4:30 p.m.
Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Formal Recital on Friday afternoon, April 13, 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) 508-0555.
SWU Wind Ensemble (free – no ticket)
April 16, 7:30 p.m.
Under the direction of Prof. Greg Day, director of instrumental activities, Southern Wesleyan University’s Wind Ensemble will present a varied program of concert and sacred works that will delight listeners of all ages on Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. The event features students from Southern Wesleyan University as well 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) 508-0555.
Music Majors Honors Recital (free – no ticket)
April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors will be featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital on Thursday, April 5 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) 508-0555.
Glorias and Spice Masterworks Concert with SWU Concert Choir and Orchestra
April 22, 3 p.m.
(free – no ticket)
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The SWU Concert Choir will be performing Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria and John Rutter’s Gloria with orchestra. These two works provide a stark and “glorious” contrast of two styles using the same text. With Vivaldi from the Baroque period and Rutter from the 20th Century, these two pieces exhibit the influence this text has had on composers over the centuries. Providing even greater contrast in the afternoon will be P.D.Q. Bach’s The Seasonings (S. 1½ tsp.) also with orchestra. P.D.Q Bach, the oddest of J. S. Bach’s 20-odd children, is known for his unorthodox and comic flights of music fancy. The concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 508-0555.
SWU Jazz Ensemble (free – no ticket)
April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Bring on the jazz! The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble and guest soloists set the mood with a light, powerful and energetic evening of swing, rock, funk and Latin music Tuesday evening, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will find “your niche” and won’t leave you unsatisfied. The concert will be held in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 508-0555.
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