Performing Arts Series - Jacksonville University

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Performing Arts Series - Jacksonville University
jacksonville university
Performing Arts Series
Season 2014 - 2015
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Fall | September
Biennial Faculty Exhibition
Alexander Brest Gallery
September 4 – October 1
Opening Reception September 4 from 5-7 PM
A variety of media and styles will be exhibited by the Jacksonville
University Visual Arts faculty. Work presented will include paintings, prints,
photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass, and computer-generated imagery.
Scott Watkins, Piano
Terry Concert Hall
September 5 at 7:30 PM
A repeat of Watkins’ solo recital presented in China in May that includes a
selection of Preludes by Rachmaninoff along with Mozart’s chilling Sonata
in A minor. The program features Mussorgsky’s epic memorial suite
“Pictures at an Exhibition.”
Faculty Selection Honors Recital
Terry Concert Hall
September 11 at 7:30 PM
The first installment in the series of recitals that features nominated music
students for special recognition as performers and composers.
Music Faculty Showcase
Terry Concert Hall
September 12 at 7:30 PM
Come and enjoy an evening with the Faculty in the Division of Music as
they perform music varying in style and genre.
“Root Signals” Electronic Music Festival
Black Box Theater (Phillips 19)
September 18–20
A three-day festival of electronic music and media art presented jointly by
Jacksonville University and Georgia Southern University. Composers from
across the U.S. and Europe will travel to JU to present their work to the
community. A final event calendar will be available before the event by
contacting the Music Division office at (904) 256–7370.
Fall | October
The 39 Steps*
Terry Concert Hall
October 3 and 4 at 7:30 PM
Jacksonville University recreates the 1937 Lux Radio Theater CBS
broadcast live on stage with Foley sound effects artists, actors, and a
live orchestra. Following the hugely popular “War of the Worlds” and
“Dracula,” Deborah Jordan directs this third radio play re-enactment.
Engaging Form, Work by John Oles and Mika Fowler
Alexander Brest Gallery
October 9 – November 5
Opening Reception October 9 from 5–7 PM
This two-person exhibition will feature works exploring the derivative
of layering form, material, and content. Oles’ elegant porcelain vessels
explore alterations that combine references to natural and figurative
contours, while inviting the touch of the hand to fully explore their form.
Fowler’s photographs are a reaction to cultural thoughts of ideal beauty,
violence, and proclivities where the reality of the subject is impeded as in
a dream or hallucination. “What capacity photography has for delusion;
it’s not real at all, simply a wonderful opportunity to create a private
world.” The combined exhibit can be described as a throwing off of social
contrivances and an embracing of the sensuality of contemporary design.
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An Evening of Hugo Wolf*
Terry Concert Hall
October 10 at 7:30 PM
JU faculty members Jay Ivey, baritone, and Kimberly Beasley, soprano,
will be joined by JU alum Alfred Meneses on piano and guest artist
Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano, in an evening of the art song of
Hugo Wolf.
Percussion Ensemble
Terry Concert Hall
October 18 at 7:30 PM
JU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Professor Tony Steve, along with
the JU Brass Quintet and special guest Professor Chris Creswell, present
Nosferatu: Symphony of Horror. F.W. Murnau’s silent film classic from 1922
is set to a new score by Professor Tony Steve.
Fall Orchestra Concert
Terry Concert Hall
October 21 at 7:30 PM
Join the Jacksonville University Orchestra for an evening of orchestral
masterworks and contemporary compositions.
Faculty Selection Honors Recital
Terry Concert Hall
October 23 at 7:30 PM
The second installment in the series of recitals that features nominated
music students for special recognition as performers and composers.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*
Photograph by Jim Benedict
Swisher Theater
October 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 PM
October 26 at 3 PM
A hip musical comedy which follows six young people in the throes of
puberty, who are overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape
childhood themselves. They learn that winning isn’t everything and that
losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. At each performance, four
audience volunteers are selected and invited on stage to participate in
the Bee, making each performance unique. This show is recommended for
theatergoers age 13 and over. With music and lyrics by William Finn, a book
by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss, it is sure to be an
unforgettable evening of theatre.
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Fall | November
JU Chamber Ensembles
Terry Concert Hall
November 4 at 7:30 PM
In celebration of the Fall Chamber Music Week, enjoy an evening of varied
chamber music performed by our top student groups, including the Honors
Chamber Ensembles.
Jazz in the Black Box: Scott Giddens and Friends
Black Box Theater (Phillips 19)
November 5 at 7:30 PM
Renowned jazz pianist and organist Scott Giddens is the featured JU jazz
faculty performer in this concert, bringing to life some of his original works
and standard arrangements. This concert, held in the club atmosphere
of the Black Box stage, will also highlight some of our other jazz faculty
members alongside Mr. Giddens in this brilliant performance.
Faculty Chamber Trio
Terry Concert Hall
November 6 at 7:30 PM
Violinist Marguerite Richardson, Cellist Shannon Lockwood, and Pianist
Scott Watkins present American composer Mason Bates’ Trio, Mozart’s
charming Trio in E major, and Shostakovich’s powerful and profound
Second Trio.
Jazz in the Black Box: Jazz Combo Concert
Photograph by Andrew Carroll
Black Box Theater (Phillips 19)
November 7 at 7:30 PM
In participation and celebration of the Fall Chamber Music Week, the
JU student jazz combos return to the hallowed Black Box stage for an
intimate jazz club–type setting. The evening will feature a combination of
traditional and prominent selections as well as original arrangements
and compositions.
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Annual Student Juried Exhibition
Alexander Brest Gallery
November 13 – December 10
Opening Reception November 13 from 5-7 PM
Always a favorite among participants and viewers, this juried showcase
features student work that is a reflection of the contemporary pulse in art
making of Northeast Florida. The eclectic exhibition consists of a variety
of media, including animation, ceramics, computer generated images,
drawings, glass art, graphic design, paintings, photographs, prints, and
sculpture. Awards are given for outstanding work.
Faculty Selection Honors Recital
Terry Concert Hall
November 13 at 7:30 PM
The third installment in the series of recitals that features nominated
music students for special recognition as performers and composers.
Fall Dance Concert*
Swisher Theater
November 13, 14, and 15 at 7 PM
The Jacksonville University Dance Department will present its annual
popular dance concert filled with variety and versatility. Dance faculty
and guest artists will choreograph thrilling, high-energy dance based in
theatricality. Contemporary dance themes highlight our student talent and
will transport you to an evening of entertainment.
JU Wind Ensemble “Music and Art”
Terry Concert Hall
November 16 at 3 PM
The Wind Ensemble features the best brass, woodwind, and percussion
players on campus. This concert will feature a multimedia experience that
includes selections that examine the relationship between visual art and
musical expression.
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Songs of the Season
Terry Concert Hall
December 2 at 7:30 PM
A first for the Division of Music, this CD–release event will feature faculty
and student ensembles that are featured on the Songs of The Season
recording, to be released by campus–based Dolphinium Records.
Holiday Orchestra Concert
Terry Concert Hall
December 5 at 7:30 PM
Kick off your holiday celebrations with an evening of traditional holiday
music from classical to pops! Always an audience favorite, this
concert will have you laughing and singing along with the Jacksonville
University Orchestra!
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season
Terry Concert Hall
December 6 at 7:30 PM
A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed! This concert features
the University Singers and the Men’s and Women’s Choirs in a spirited
program of seasonal music and audience carols spanning the centuries
and the globe.
Spring | January
Encumbered, Karen Kurycki and Shelley Sloan Ellis
Alexander Brest Gallery
January 15 – February 11
Opening Reception January 15 from 5-7 PM
Bold humor is at the heart of this two-person exhibition. Kurycki’s view
of the world sees the humorous, the quirky, and the slightly off normal.
Working primarily in watercolor, she communicates observation through
design and illustration, embracing the unpredictability and surprise
that can come out of using watercolor. Ellis has been described as an
artist “wild, in love with the plasticity of clay….an artist with chops.”
Her inventive and fearless ceramic sculptures symbolize the position of
women in society, expressed through the image of the apron, exposing her
understanding of female vulnerability. Combined, the resulting exhibition
will be original, entertaining, and gifted by the structure of media.
Faculty Selection Honors Recital
Photograph by Jim Benedict
Terry Concert Hall
January 29 at 7:30 PM
The fourth installment in the series of recitals that features nominated
music students for special recognition as performers and composers.
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Spring | January
Tony Steve, Percussion
Terry Concert Hall
January 31 at 7:30 PM
Percussion professor Tony Steve provides an evening of works and
improvisations for marimba and vibraphone.
Spring | February
JU Chamber Ensembles
Terry Concert Hall
February 10 at 7:30 PM
JU’s top student chamber groups present an exciting concert of
varied repertoire.
Harsha Abeyaratne, Piano*
Terry Concert Hall
February 13 at 7:30 PM
Fresh off his stunning Carnegie Hall solo recital debut, Sri Lankan
pianist Harsha Abeyaratne returns to Jacksonville University for a solo
recital in a program which includes music from his recent New York
recital. Dr. Abeyaratne is Associate Professor of Piano at Muskingum
University in New Concord, Ohio.
Omphalos, Lauren Frances Evans and Jensen Hande
Alexander Brest Gallery
February 19 – March 18
Opening Reception February 19 from 5-7 PM
The Greek term omphalos, literally translated as navel, refers to various
symbolic centers, believed to connect the earthly and the divine. This
two-person exhibition was prompted by urges and the allure of origins.
Evans considers all creative acts to be intermediary attempts to narrow
the distance between the material and the immaterial. Her sculptural work
addresses the body as a site of irresistible paradox. Hande’s photographs,
portrait in nature, are equally investigative and explore the potential
humor, sweetness, and commercialism juxtaposed within the portraits'
format. The pairing of artistic content creates a platform for viewer
investigation and discovery.
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Spring | February
FIEA Game Art
Alexander Brest Gallery
February 19 – March 18
Opening Reception February 19 from 5-7 PM
Brian Salisbury, Art Director at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
(FIEA), brings art concepts of interactive game design and game trailers
together to produce an enlightening and fanciful view of art bearing
interactive design. The exhibit includes industry-based print concept art
and 3D game content with trailers and animations. The work is energizing
and informative.
Arts or Crafts*
Swisher Theater
February 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 PM
February 22 at 2:00 PM
What separates a hobby from a masterpiece? Who has the right to judge?
In a series of clever vignettes ranging from the hilarious to the disturbing,
“Arts or Crafts” explores censorship and snobbery when judging the
artistic. From early Greek architecture to Christina Aguilera, nothing is
sacred in this incisive new comedy. This is the Northeast Florida premiere
of an original work from acclaimed author Rob Roznowski. This show is
recommended for theatergoers age 13 and over.
Martin Bejerano, Jazz Piano*
Terry Concert Hall
February 26 at 7:30 PM
World-class jazz pianist and composer Martin Bejerano has reached a
level of untouchable and uncompromised ability and creativity. He has
toured and recorded with major names such as Roy Haines and Russell
Malone and has now recorded and released two of his own brilliant and
innovative projects. Accompanied by his trio, Bejerano makes a special
tour stop to the JU campus.
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Spring | March
Spring Orchestra Concert
Terry Concert Hall
March 3 at 7:30 PM
The Jacksonville University Orchestra presents a multi-faceted program
featuring Adjunct Professor of Violoncello Dr. Shannon Lockwood in Elgar’s
beloved Cello Concerto in E minor, opus 85.
High School Choral Invitational
Terry Concert Hall
March 5 at 7:30 PM
The JU Choirs host outstanding choruses from Bishop Kenny High School
and the Bolles School in the fifth annual celebration of choral music
education in our schools.
Student New Music Recital
Terry Concert Hall
March 6 at 7:30 PM
Innovative student compositions featuring varied instrumentations will be
showcased as part of the New Music Festival
Faculty New Music Recital
Terry Concert Hall
March 10 at 7:30 PM
Continuing the long-standing tradition of the Composerfest series,
compositions by JU faculty are featured, including Jianjun He, Tony Steve,
Dennis Vincent, and Thomas Harrison, among others.
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Spring | March
Division of Visual Arts Annual Thesis Exhibition
Alexander Brest Gallery
March 26 – April 25
Opening Reception March 26 from 5-7 PM
The graduating seniors in the Division of Visual Arts will exhibit their
faculty–approved Senior Thesis projects in this annual show. A variety
of media will be represented, including 2-dimensional artworks and
commercial applications, 3-dimensional sculptural representations or
installations, animated shorts, screenplay views, and film productions. As
an added bonus, the seniors will present their research and talk about the
resulting artworks on March 30, 31, and April 1 at 6 PM in the Phillips Fine
Arts Building during the annual Senior Symposium.
Faculty Selection Honors Recital
Terry Concert Hall
March 26 at 7:30 PM
The final installment in the series of recitals that features nominated
music students for special recognition as performers and composers.
Senior Choreography Concert*
Swisher Theater
March 26, 27, and 28 at 7 PM
For this series of performances, graduating dance seniors will push the
boundaries of contemporary choreography with original works produced
on the Swisher Theater stage. You don’t want to miss this evening of
cutting edge choreography and exciting, electrifying dance.
Percussion Ensemble
Terry Concert Hall
March 28 at 7:30 PM
The percussion ensemble will be performing Lansky’s Threads and Reich’s
Mallet Quartet. There will be a couple of other jewels of the percussion
chamber repertoire on tap as well.
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Spring | April
JU Chamber Ensembles
Terry Concert Hall
April 2 at 7:30 PM
From saxophones to string quartets, enjoy an evening of chamber music
performed by JU student groups, including the Honors Chamber Ensembles.
Student Jazz Combos
River House
April 8 at 7:30 PM
The student jazz combos are featured in their last concert on campus for the
year, held at JU’s new campus venue, the River House. Come support and
enjoy chamber jazz in the local campus club house!
Opera Goes Pop*
Swisher Theater
April 9, 10, 11 at 7:30 PM
Enjoy the vocalism of the JU singers and choristers in an evening of pop
opera including music from composers Giacomo Puccini and Andrew Lloyd
Webber as well as the light opera and crossover hits of Leonard Bernstein,
Stephen Sondheim, and George Gershwin.
JU Wind Ensemble “Song and Dance”
Terry Concert Hall
April 12 at 3 PM
The Wind Ensemble will feature a concerto soloist and works from the
standard and contemporary wind band repertoire.
Lotus Sounds
Black Box Theater (Phillips 19)
April 14 at 7:30 PM
A special electronic music and media art concert featuring works of electronic
music with video and instruments.
Orchestra and Choir Concert
Terry Concert Hall
April 18 at 7:30 PM
Come enjoy a powerful evening of music as Dr. Marguerite Richardson leads
the Jacksonville University Orchestra and Jacksonville University Choirs
(Dr. Timothy Snyder, Director) in a musical tour de force.
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JU and The Community (additional fees may apply)
First Coast Wind Ensemble “Fiesta!”
Terry Concert Hall
October 9 at 7:30 PM
The First Coast Wind Ensemble presents the opening concert of its
25th anniversary season, featuring H. Owen Reed’s exciting La Fiesta
Mexicana folksong symphony. Led by conductor Artie Clifton, this
60-member group of JU students and community musicians offers free
concerts as a Jacksonville cultural service.
Intercollegiate Choral Festival
Lazzara Performance Hall, University of North Florida
October 17 at 7:30 PM
The University Singers and Men’s and Women’s Choirs join choruses from
the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville
for the 18th annual kickoff of the collegiate choral season.
Make We Joy: Songs of the Season
All Saints Episcopal Church
December 7 at 6 PM
A Jacksonville holiday tradition not to be missed! Featuring the University
Singers and the Men’s and Women’s Choirs in a spirited program of
seasonal music and audience carols spanning the centuries and the globe.
Emergence Series
Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville Public Library
February 3 at 7 PM
JU Chamber Ensembles
Student chamber music ensembles from Jacksonville University, including
the Honors String Quartet and Honors Brass Quintet, present a program of
varied repertoire.
Jacksonville Private Schools Honor Band Concert
Photograph by Andrew Carroll
Terry Concert Hall
February 21 at 7:30 PM
This 22nd annual young artist program features the best instrumentalists
from eight local private schools performing the music of internationally
known guest composer and conductor Robert W. Smith.
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Intermezzo Series
Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville Public Library
March 8 at 3 PM
Marguerite Richardson, violin, and Scott Watkins, piano.
Jacksonville University Division of Music faculty members Marguerite
Richardson and Scott Watkins present a recital of sonatas by Mozart,
Beethoven, and Brahms.
Community Choral Concert
Christ the King Catholic Church
March 8 at 7 PM
The University Singers, Chorale, and Men’s and Women’s Choirs present
a varied program of works for voices alone and with instruments in the
beautiful acoustic of Arlington’s Christ the King Catholic Church.
Orchestra and Choir Concert
All Saints Episcopal Church
April 19 at 6 PM
Come enjoy a powerful evening of music when Dr. Marguerite Richardson
leads the Jacksonville University Orchestra and Jacksonville University
Choirs (Dr. Timothy Snyder, Director) in a musical tour de force.
Serenade Series
Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville Public Library
April 21 at 7 PM
Scott Watkins, piano
Pianist Scott Watkins’ solo recital features music from his recordings in
a program featuring Beethoven’s Sonata in E major, Op. 109, and Liszt’s
Three Petrarch Sonnets from his 1999 debut disc, and Hanson’s Sonata in
A minor, Op. 11 from his recently released disc “American Piano Sonatas.”
First Coast Wind Ensemble “Family Concert”
Terry Concert Hall
May 3 at 3 PM
This Family Concert will feature the winner of the fifth annual FCWE
Concerto Competition for High School Musicians. The competition is open
to students throughout the State of Florida.
The College of Fine Arts
2800 University Blvd North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904.256.7677
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Friends of Fine Arts
The Friends of Fine Arts is a support organization
for the College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville
University. Members who join are those who
share a common desire to promote the arts in
their lives as well as in the community at large.
Annual membership and other contributions to the
Friends of Fine Arts are enhancement funds used
to promote Art, Dance, Film, Music, and Theatre.
Please become a member and enrich your life and
our community with the arts.
Membership includes a pass for all of the College
of Fine Arts Performing Arts Events and three
special Friends Events at no additional cost.
Membership Levels:
Member $75
1 Season Pass
Patron $150The 2College
Season Passes
of Fine Arts
Bronze $200
Family Season Pass
2800 University Blvd North
Silver* $400
Family Season Pass & Guests
Jacksonville,
FL 32211
Gold* $1,000 + Family Season Pass, Guests &
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Friends of Fine Arts Series
Vodka and Vases
3D Art Research Center (ARC)
October 8 from 6:30-8 PM
Join us for an evening of mud-slinging and light sipping, olives included.
John Oles, award–winning New Orleans artist, and Dana Tupa, Ceramics
Professor, will elaborate the nuances of thrown vase forms as metaphors
for life. Demonstrations include active participation and a “please touch
the art” attitude.
Holiday Orchestra Concert
December 5
Dinner at 6:30 PM Swisher Theater
Performance at 7:30 PM Terry Concert Hall
Join us for a holiday-themed meal followed by a brief overview and
backstory of the evening’s musical performance, presented by
Dr. Marguerite Richardson, JU Orchestra Music Director.
Salsa and Sangria
Phillips 101- Studio North
February 13 from 4-6 PM
Led by a local ballroom instructor, Friends of Fine Arts Members and
current dance students will share in this dance lesson by learning the
basics of Salsa social dance. Friends of Fine Arts members will then enjoy
light refreshments while being entertained by the Jacksonville University
Dancers in an exhibit of their talent.
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Pricing for all Performances noted by *
(Otherwise Free)
Adults: $10.00
Seniors (62+):
$ 5.00
Military:$ 5.00
Students: $ 5.00
Children (-17):
$ 5.00
JU: Free (per ID)
All Gallery and Symposium Events are Free.
Complete Season Pass: $75.00
The College of Fine Arts
Photograph by Jim Benedict
2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 256-7677
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