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Fine Arts Calendar

All events are open to the public. Tickets are required for the Concert Opera & Drama Series, plays and theatre arts productions and Chorale concerts.

December 2024

Piano Recital: Rebecca Ong

Dec 4, Wed 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

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Dec 4, Wed
5:30 p.m.

Symphonic Wind Band & Choirs: Carols & Classics

Dec 6, Fri 7:30 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Begin your Christmas season with Carols and Classics, a festive Holiday program featuring the Symphonic Wind Band in collaboration with the BJU Lyric choir, BJA elementary advanced choir, and the Greenville Youth Chorale.

The MTNA Collegiate Chapter will be sponsoring Concert Buddies for elementary age students and their families during the concert. Stop by the table in the Rodeheaver Auditorium to secure a concert buddy and a listening guide.

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Dec 6, Fri
7:30 p.m.

Voice Principal/Proficiency Recital: Kara Seymour

Dec 7, Sat 1:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

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Dec 7, Sat
1:00 p.m.

String Chamber Recitals

Dec 7, Sat 2:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The Department of Instrumental Studies presents its string majors in chamber ensembles with varying instrumentations—including string quartets and piano trios and quintets.

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Dec 7, Sat
2:00 p.m.

String Chamber Recitals

Dec 7, Sat 4:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The Department of Instrumental Studies presents its string majors in chamber ensembles with varying instrumentations—including string quartets and piano trios and quintets.

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Dec 7, Sat
4:00 p.m.

Musical Theatre Workshop Performance

Dec 7, Sat 7:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Come enjoy fun and favorite musical theatre selections by the students of the Musical Theatre Workshop.

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Dec 7, Sat
7:00 p.m.

A+D Program Exhibition: Apparel Design Collections – Opening Reception

Dec 10, Tue 6:00 p.m.

Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor

View creative garments and artistic renderings from the Apparel Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates’ capstone collections.

This exhibition will be on display Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–10
p.m., Dec 11–Jan 28.

More info…

Dec 10, Tue
6:00 p.m.

Lyric Choir: The Wonders of Christmas

Dec 11, Wed 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Join the Lyric Choir, under the direction of Laura Brundage, for an evening filled with the joyous sounds of holiday classics, traditional carols, and festive new favorites. Let the music transport you to a winter wonderland and fill your heart with the spirit of Christmas. "The Wonders of Christmas" promises to be a delightful celebration for all ages, creating cherished memories and spreading holiday cheer.

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Dec 11, Wed
5:30 p.m.

Messiah Pre-Concert Talk

Dec 12, Thu 6:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Have you ever wondered why each year thousands of concertgoers flock to hundreds of performances of a work nearly 300 years old? Come learn from Dr. Paul Overly of the BJU Music faculty what makes Handel’s Messiah such a remarkable masterpiece (and if the king really stood for the Hallelujah Chorus).

Dec 12, Thu
6:30 p.m.

Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Messiah

Dec 12, Thu 7:30 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Celebrate the Christmas season as BJU’s combined choirs and orchestra present selections from Handel’s Messiah. Hear the Old and New Testament accounts of Christ’s birth and ministry come to life through this well-known and celebrated oratorio. Andrew Huish, conductor.

Showpass Ticketing

Dec 12, Thu
7:30 p.m.

Messiah Pre-Concert Talk

Dec 13, Fri 6:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Have you ever wondered why each year thousands of concertgoers flock to hundreds of performances of a work nearly 300 years old? Come learn from Dr. Paul Overly of the BJU Music faculty what makes Handel’s Messiah such a remarkable masterpiece (and if the king really stood for the Hallelujah Chorus).

Dec 13, Fri
6:30 p.m.

Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Messiah

Dec 13, Fri 7:30 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Celebrate the Christmas season as BJU’s combined choirs and orchestra present selections from Handel’s Messiah. Hear the Old and New Testament accounts of Christ’s birth and ministry come to life through this well-known and celebrated oratorio. Andrew Huish, conductor.

Showpass Ticketing

Dec 13, Fri
7:30 p.m.

Euphonium Recital: Jonathan Redlinger

Dec 14, Sat 1:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

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Dec 14, Sat
1:00 p.m.

Handbell Choirs

Dec 14, Sat 7:00 p.m.

Stratton Hall

It is Christmas time, and the handbell choir will present a wide variety of Christmas music from sacred to secular. You will experience the joy and spirit of Christmas.

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Dec 14, Sat
7:00 p.m.

Composition Recital: Joshua Watts

Dec 16, Mon 5:30 p.m.

Stratton Hall

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Dec 16, Mon
5:30 p.m.

Student Composition Recital

Dec 17, Tue 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The University family is invited to hear this recital of music composition students’ best original works.

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Dec 17, Tue
5:30 p.m.