Topic: Arts and Humanities

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Wind ensemble and symphony band performance rescheduled for Feb. 26
Feb. 13, 2015
A performance by the Appalachian Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band originally scheduled for Feb. 21 has been rescheduled for Feb. 26.
Dave by the Bell: Snowfall
Feb. 12, 2015
Students weigh in with their snowfall predictions for this winter.
Lewis Nash and Appalachian Jazz Ensemble performance rescheduled
Feb. 11, 2015
The Feb. 20 performance by jazz drummer Lewis Nash and the Appalachian Jazz Ensemble has been rescheduled.
Hayes School of Music receives re-accreditation
Feb. 10, 2015
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University has received a renewal of membership and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music.
Townley to compete in the National Trumpet Competition
Feb. 10, 2015
Mitchell Townley, a junior music education major at Appalachian State University, recently was accepted as a semi-finalist for the National Trumpet Competition’s undergraduate solo division. He will perform “Legend” by George Enesco.
Concerto-aria competition winners perform Feb. 15
Feb. 10, 2015
Winners of the Hayes School of Music’s concerto-aria competition will perform with the Appalachian State University Symphony Orchestra. The performance will feature trumpet player David Marvel, clarinetist Steven Lease and violinist Victor Li.
Hayes School of Music string faculty performance rescheduled for Feb. 21
Feb. 9, 2015
Members of the string trio are Eric Koontz, viola, Nancy Bargerstock, violin, and Kenneth Lurie, cello. Joining the faculty are Margaret Bragg, violin, Audrey Sutton, viola, and Nora Naughton, cello.
APPropos! takes the stage Feb. 17 at Appalachian
Feb. 6, 2015
The ensemble is composed of Julia Pedigo, soprano, Priscilla Porterfield, mezzo-soprano, Mary Gayle Greene, mezzo-soprano, John Fowler, tenor and Joseph Amaya, baritone. Rodney Reynerson will provide piano accompaniment.
Submissions accepted for Capote creative writing award
Feb. 6, 2015
Rising juniors and seniors at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing are invited to submit their work for a creative writing scholarship.
Contemporary art lecture presented Feb. 12 at Appalachian
Feb. 4, 2015
Dr. Cary Levine will present a discussion on artists innovating with technology in his lecture, “Net Works: Jodi and the Early Days of Internet and Game Mods.”
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with jazz at Appalachian
Feb. 4, 2015
Enjoy an early Valentine celebration during An Evening of Valentine Jazz with Todd Wright & Friends.
Alternative/indie-pop band signs with Appalachian’s Split Rail Records
Feb. 3, 2015
The alternative/indie-pop band Rainbow Kitten Surprise has been signed by the student-run recording label Split Rail Records at Appalachian State University.
Faculty recital Feb. 8 features works for trombone and tuba
Feb. 2, 2015
Classical and contemporary compositions will be performed by trombonist Drew C. Leslie and tuba player Bernard H. Flythe during a faculty recital at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s student publications receive awards at national convention
Feb. 2, 2015
Members of the student publications The Peel Literature & Arts Review and The Appalachian at Appalachian State University received 12 awards at the fall 2014 National College Media Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Campus and local community assistance sought for 24-Hour Play Festival
Jan. 26, 2015
Are you interested in helping Appalachian State University students write, rehearse and perform a play in 24 hours? Five campus clubs are collaborating for this exciting feat and need volunteers.
Poet Steven Reigns discusses his work Jan. 29 at Appalachian
Jan. 26, 2015
Reigns' project, The Gay Rub, is a collection of GLBTQ rubbings from historical markers across the world. It is on display in the Smith Gallery through Feb. 13.
Harmonia Baroque performs Feb. 1
Jan. 23, 2015
Harmonia Baroque kicks off the Super Bowl Sunday celebrations with a performance of extraordinary music by the Italian set Locatelli, Cavalli, Bononcini, Sammartini and Fontana.
Dave by the Bell: Why is service important?
Jan. 23, 2015
In this edition we interviewed Appalachian State University students while they were volunteering at The Watauga Humane Society, The Hospitality House and the Appalachian Theatre during the MLK Day of Service.