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Appalachian’s INTERSECT Social Justice Retreat enhances understanding
May 1, 2015
Everyone has a story. If we each knew these stories, would we have more understanding and compassion toward others?
Works by Italian composers performed May 1 by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra
April 27, 2015
Selections composed by Italian opera great Verdi will be performed by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra.
Girls on the Run takes registration for May 3 event; international organization reaches 1 million girls served
April 27, 2015
The nonprofit organization Girls on the Run International – a physical-activity based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program that empowers girls in the 3rd – 8th grade – has announced it will serve its one-millionth girl in 2015. Girls on the Run of the High Country is part of that milestone, having served more than 800 girls since its launch in 2009.
Appalachian Chorale performs Rutter and Bernstein April 28
April 27, 2015
The Appalachian Chorale will perform works by John Rutter and Leonard Bernstein.
Pianist Bair Shagdaron performs April 26
April 23, 2015
Major works for piano by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin will be performed by pianist Bair Shagdron.
Jazz vocal ensemble performs April 29
April 23, 2015
The 17-member Jazz Vocal Ensemble at Appalachian State University performs its last concert of the spring semester.
Coffee with a Cop held May 4
April 22, 2015
University Police at Appalachian State University invite students, faculty and staff to meet officers and discuss community issues, build relationships and drink a free cup of coffee during Coffee with a Cop
Campus alert system tested May 6
April 21, 2015
Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its campus siren warning system Wednesday, May 6, at 11:45 a.m.
Appalachian Gospel Choir performs April 26
April 21, 2015
Works by contemporary gospel composer Kirk Franklin are among those that the Appalachian Gospel Choir will perform.
Chamber and university singers perform April 23
April 20, 2015
Stephen M. Hopkins is the conductor, Hollie Lacy is the accompanist and John Fowler is the guest tenor.
Collegium Musicum performs April 24 at Appalachian
April 20, 2015
Works from the 17th and 18th centuries comprise the performance by Collegium Musicum at Appalachian State University.
Community Music School holding an Open House on April 26
April 20, 2015
Interim director Laura Chu Stokes and CMS instructors will be on hand to answer questions about CMS’ instrumental offerings, in addition information registration for both summer and fall lessons. Tours will be offered by current students.
Graduation ceremonies held May 8-10 at Appalachian
April 17, 2015
Graduation ceremonies will be held May 8-10 at Appalachian State University with each of the university’s degree-granting colleges or schools holding individual ceremonies.
‘Aquí y Allá’ shown April 22 at Appalachian
April 16, 2015
The film is about a Mexican immigrant who returns home to a small mountain village in Guerrero, Mexico, after years of working in the U.S. He struggles to rebuild his family and follow his dream of starting a band: the Copa Kings.
‘Inner Game of Music’ author to hold workshop May 8 at Appalachian
April 16, 2015
The workshop will focus on overcoming mental obstacles to performance, practicing and teaching through the master techniques of awareness, commitment and trust.
Simple messages are often the best way to reach consumers, BBDO exec says
April 16, 2015
In a high-tech, highly connected consumer market, it’s often the simple approach to advertising and marketing that garners the greatest results, according to BBDO New York advertising agency’s president and chief executive officer John Osborn.
Contemporary compositions for concert band performed April 22
April 16, 2015
Works from the 20th and 21st centuries will be performed by The Appalachian Concert Band during the 2015 Contemporary Music Festival sponsored by the Rho Tau Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Guitar Orchestra perform April 19
April 15, 2015
The program features a variety of works spanning the 16th to 20th centuries. They include Béla Bartók’s “Bear Dance,” Claude Gervaise’s “Dancerie,” Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5,” “Three Preludes” from George Gershwin and “In the Clouds” by Joey Hirsh.