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Acapellageddon 2015 will be held Nov. 15 at Appalachian
Oct. 30, 2015
Acapellageddon, Appalachian State University’s annual a cappella competition, will be held on campus. This year eight groups will take the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts to compete for various prizes beginning.
Classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro performs Nov. 10
Oct. 30, 2015
From the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to performances in Paris, Geneva and Bologna, classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro is known for his mastery of diverse musical styles.
Choral works from around the globe performed Nov. 6
Oct. 30, 2015
A performance by the University Singers and Chamber Singers from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will take the audience on a global excursion through the choral works by international composers.
Jazz organist Tony Monaco joins Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble I Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
Jazz, and plenty of it, is on tap when organist Tony Monaco performs at Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I from the Hayes School of Music.
Brass ensembles at Appalachian perform Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
The ensembles performing are the Appalachian Tuba/Euphonium Collective, Appalachian Trumpet Choir, Appalachian Trombone Choir and Appalachian Horn Choir.
Friction Quartet performs Nov. 1 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Friction Quartet, whose performances have been called “terribly beautiful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “stunningly passionate” (Calgary Herald) and “chillingly effective” (San Francisco Examiner), will perform at Appalachian State University.
Step Afrika! performs Nov. 17 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘DESCANT’ art exhibit by Elizabeth Shanahan
Oct. 26, 2015
Shanahan is a studio art major from Western North Carolina. She is known for her built-surface lyrical paintings. She deals with issues of personhood, timelessness and decay.
Venue change for “English Without Effort,” a combination of two Eugene Ionesco plays, presented Nov. 6-10
Oct. 26, 2015
“English Without Effort” combines two classic Eugene Ionesco plays, “The Bald Soprano” and “Jack, or the Submission.” According to Director Derek Gagnier, Ionesco may have lived in the 20th century, but his writings relate to the Millennial generation.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs Oct. 30
Oct. 26, 2015
It’s time for a calypso break with the Steely Pan Steel Band. The band is directed by Byron Hedgepeth, an instructor in the Hayes School of Music.
Smith Gallery and SECCA present discussion by North Carolina Artists Fellows
Oct. 23, 2015
The Smith Gallery in partnership with the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) presents “Point & Counterpoint: N.C. Arts Fellows in Dialogue” at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College historians to speak Oct. 27 at Appalachian
Oct. 19, 2015
The history of the innovative Black Mountain College is the focus of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble II performs Oct. 27
Oct. 19, 2015
Sit back and enjoy the jazz stylings of Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble II, an 18-member ensemble directed by Rod Berry.
OctubaFest concert held Oct. 26
Oct. 19, 2015
It’s time for OctubaFest, the annual concert featuring compositions transcribed for tubas and euphoniums.
Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Oct. 14, 2015
A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the Department of Applied Design.
Exhibit celebrates cartoon studies
Oct. 14, 2015
Comics and graphic novels have long been used as a medium to depict political opinion, for satire or entertainment.
NC Dance Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with local performance Oct. 23-24 2015 tour dedicated to late founder Jan Van Dyke
Oct. 12, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host the North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) as it returns to Boone on its 2015 statewide tour.
Halloween monster concert held Oct. 31
Oct. 9, 2015
What’s the source of your favorite fright? If you are a music lover, plan to attend the annual Halloween monster concert at Appalachian State University.