Fine Arts Calendar
All events are open to the public. Tickets are required for the Concert Opera & Drama Series, plays and theatre productions and Chorale concerts.
April 2022
Percussion Ensemble
Apr 1, Fri 5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the exciting sounds of the University's Percussion Ensemble.
Apr 1, Fri
5:30 p.m.
BFA Studio Art Exhibition Opening
Apr 1, Fri 6:30 p.m.
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
Exhibit on display through May 6
Apr 1, Fri
6:30 p.m.
Apr 1, Fri
7:00 p.m.
The Outside
Apr 1, Fri 7:00 p.m.
In this one-act play by the godmother of the American theatre, two women take up residence in an abandoned life-saving station on the outer shore of the cape of Provincetown, Massachusetts, where they grieve the loss of their husbands. In a life-giving act of communion, their combined grief gives them hope for the future.
Apr 1, Fri
7:00 p.m.
The Outside
Apr 1, Fri 8:00 p.m.
In this one-act play by the godmother of the American theatre, two women take up residence in an abandoned life-saving station on the outer shore of the cape of Provincetown, Massachusetts, where they grieve the loss of their husbands. In a life-giving act of communion, their combined grief gives them hope for the future.
Apr 1, Fri
8:00 p.m.
The Outside
Apr 1, Fri 9:00 p.m.
In this one-act play by the godmother of the American theatre, two women take up residence in an abandoned life-saving station on the outer shore of the cape of Provincetown, Massachusetts, where they grieve the loss of their husbands. In a life-giving act of communion, their combined grief gives them hope for the future.
Apr 1, Fri
9:00 p.m.
Cello Performance Recital: Anne Smith
Apr 2, Sat 1:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Barber, Dvořák, and others.
Apr 2, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Flute Performance Recital: Lauren Davies
Apr 2, Sat 3:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Bach, Jadin, and Ibert.
Apr 2, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Concerto/Aria Finals
Apr 2, Sat 7:00 p.m.
The finalists of the Concerto/Aria Competition Finals will perform. The finalists are Ben Beam, Blair Carrier, Zach Davidson, Susan Dunn, Aaron Fox, Sarah Johnson, Taryn Johnson, and Taylor Worley. The winners of the competition will perform with the Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Wind Band during the 2021–22 concert season.
Apr 2, Sat
7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choirs
Apr 4, Mon 5:30 p.m.
Celebrating 30 years, the Handbell Choir is excited to present music that highlights the progression of handbell ringing and music over the past three decades. The choir will present music from the past that demonstrates how handbell choir music has grown. We are even hoping to add some alumni in our concert finale.
Apr 4, Mon
5:30 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band, ‘Water Music’
Apr 8, Fri 7:00 p.m.
Water is the thread of this beautiful and varied year-end concert, featuring works by John Barnes Chance, Ito Yasuhide, and Anthony Iannaccone.
Apr 8, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Violin Principal Recital: Isabella Skellenger
Apr 9, Sat 1:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Telemann, Beethoven, and others.
Apr 9, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Voice Performance Recital: Megan Westphal
Apr 9, Sat 3:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Beach, Vivaldi, and others.
Apr 9, Sat
3:00 p.m.
String Chamber Recital
Apr 9, Sat 5:00 p.m.
The Department of Instrumental Studies presents its string majors in chamber ensembles, featuring a variety of composers and group instrumentations.
Apr 9, Sat
5:00 p.m.
String Chamber Recital
Apr 11, Mon 5:30 p.m.
The Department of Instrumental Studies presents in a second spring recital, its string majors in chamber ensembles, featuring a variety of composers and group instrumentations.
Apr 11, Mon
5:30 p.m.
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Apr 13, Wed 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful sound of a dozen or more harps as the Chamber Harp Ensemble directed by Emily Waggoner presents their spring concert.
Apr 13, Wed
5:30 p.m.
Apr 14, Thu
7:30 p.m.
Apr 15, Fri
4:30 p.m.
Voice Principal Recital: Austin Bates
Apr 15, Fri 5:30 p.m.
The program includes works by Bach, Fauré, and others.
Apr 15, Fri
5:30 p.m.
Apr 15, Fri
7:30 p.m.
Trombone Principal Recital: Daniel Elston
Apr 16, Sat 1:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Grøndahl, Pergolesi, and others.
Apr 16, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Apr 16, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Apr 16, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Apr 16, Sat
4:30 p.m.
Apr 16, Sat
7:30 p.m.
Annual University Music Contests Showcase
Apr 18, Mon 7:00 p.m.
Open music contests are held each year among university students. The winners in each contest showcase their pieces in this public performance. This competition features winners in keyboard, voice, woodwinds, bowed strings, harp and brass.
Apr 18, Mon
7:00 p.m.
University Singers
Apr 20, Wed 5:30 p.m.
Be inspired and delighted by the acclaimed University Singers as they perform a varied selection of choral music. The energy and passion of the Freshmen choir of nearly 100 singers never disappoint!
Apr 20, Wed
5:30 p.m.
Grad Show: MacBeth
Apr 21, Thu 7:00 p.m.
The Theatre Graduate students present Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Three witches present Macbeth with a prophecy that he will become the king of Scotland. He and his wife, Lady Macbeth, conspire and then kill the king. They become king and queen, but Macbeth's paranoia pushes him to more tragic bloodshed. Was this Macbeth's fate or did he create his own undoing?
Apr 21, Thu
7:00 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 22, Fri 6:30 p.m.
Director Andrew Huish and the BJU Chorale presents their much anticipated and delightful spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 22, Fri
6:30 p.m.
Grad Show: MacBeth
Apr 22, Fri 7:00 p.m.
The Theatre Graduate students present Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Three witches present Macbeth with a prophecy that he will become the king of Scotland. He and his wife, Lady Macbeth, conspire and then kill the king. They become king and queen, but Macbeth's paranoia pushes him to more tragic bloodshed. Was this Macbeth's fate or did he create his own undoing?
Apr 22, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 22, Fri 8:00 p.m.
Director Andrew Huish and the BJU Chorale presents their much anticipated and delightful spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 22, Fri
8:00 p.m.
Voice Performance Recital: Naomi Goetz
Apr 23, Sat 1:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Schumann, Vivaldi, and others.
Apr 23, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Grad Show: MacBeth
Apr 23, Sat 2:00 p.m.
The Theatre Graduate students present Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Three witches present Macbeth with a prophecy that he will become the king of Scotland. He and his wife, Lady Macbeth, conspire and then kill the king. They become king and queen, but Macbeth's paranoia pushes him to more tragic bloodshed. Was this Macbeth's fate or did he create his own undoing?
Apr 23, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Voice Principal Recital: Rachel Stoner & Alexander Moreno
Apr 23, Sat 5:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Mozart, Fauré, and others.
Apr 23, Sat
5:00 p.m.
Faculty Voice Recital: Megan Stapleton
Apr 23, Sat 7:00 p.m.
“A Concert of Arias.” The program features works by Bach, Mozart, and others.
Apr 23, Sat
7:00 p.m.
Grad Show: MacBeth
Apr 23, Sat 7:00 p.m.
The Theatre Graduate students present Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Three witches present Macbeth with a prophecy that he will become the king of Scotland. He and his wife, Lady Macbeth, conspire and then kill the king. They become king and queen, but Macbeth's paranoia pushes him to more tragic bloodshed. Was this Macbeth's fate or did he create his own undoing?
Apr 23, Sat
7:00 p.m.
String Orchestra
Apr 25, Mon 5:30 p.m.
The String Orchestra, under the direction of Yuriy Leonovich, presents an “All-Bach” program. Enjoy Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, with Joanna Mulfinger and Brandon Ironside, violins. The program will also include Bach’s Suite No. 3, BWV 1068, which includes the celebrated Air.
Apr 25, Mon
5:30 p.m.
Theatre Department: Alas (And Other Remedies)
Apr 25, Mon 7:30 p.m.
Erin Naler directs a play by David Schwingle in which sisters Lizzy and Mary Bess struggle to find resolution and meaning after a tragic event ends Mary Bess’ musical aspirations. Lizzy takes the blame while the family finds no words to say. Music, language, and laptops collide as Lizzy seeks someone to take her away forever.
Apr 25, Mon
7:30 p.m.
Concert Choir
Apr 26, Tue 7:00 p.m.
Believing that “things learned in song are remembered long,” Dr. Fred R. Coleman directs the BJU Concert Choir in pairing nuanced choral expression with timeless biblical truths.
Apr 26, Tue
7:00 p.m.
Theatre Department: Alas (And Other Remedies)
Apr 26, Tue 7:30 p.m.
Erin Naler directs a play by David Schwingle in which sisters Lizzy and Mary Bess struggle to find resolution and meaning after a tragic event ends Mary Bess’ musical aspirations. Lizzy takes the blame while the family finds no words to say. Music, language, and laptops collide as Lizzy seeks someone to take her away forever.
Apr 26, Tue
7:30 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Apr 28, Thu 5:30 p.m.
The Lyric Choir and Director Laura Brundage present “A World Full of Music” - a delightful concert of folk songs from around the world.
Apr 28, Thu
5:30 p.m.
University Symphony Orchestra: Revolutionary Romantics
Apr 28, Thu 7:00 p.m.
Soloists Yuriy Leonovich (cello faculty) and Deanna Moore (piano faculty) join forces with the BJUSO for an evening of romantic greats featuring Camille Saint-Saëns’ Suite for Cello and Orchestra, Opus 16b and Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The concert opens with a world premiere of music theory faculty David Janssen’s Wilderness Overture.
Apr 28, Thu
7:00 p.m.
Theatre Department: Alas (And Other Remedies)
Apr 28, Thu 7:30 p.m.
Erin Naler directs a play by David Schwingle in which sisters Lizzy and Mary Bess struggle to find resolution and meaning after a tragic event ends Mary Bess’ musical aspirations. Lizzy takes the blame while the family finds no words to say. Music, language, and laptops collide as Lizzy seeks someone to take her away forever.
Apr 28, Thu
7:30 p.m.
Harp Performance Recital: Olivia Holmes
Apr 29, Fri 5:30 p.m.
The program includes works by Parry, Mozart, Pierné, and others.
Apr 29, Fri
5:30 p.m.
Theatre Department: Alas (And Other Remedies)
Apr 29, Fri 7:30 p.m.
Erin Naler directs a play by David Schwingle in which sisters Lizzy and Mary Bess struggle to find resolution and meaning after a tragic event ends Mary Bess’ musical aspirations. Lizzy takes the blame while the family finds no words to say. Music, language, and laptops collide as Lizzy seeks someone to take her away forever.
Apr 29, Fri
7:30 p.m.
Piano Performance Recital: Katrina Kahlhamer
Apr 30, Sat 3:00 p.m.
The program includes works by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, and others.
Apr 30, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Rivertree with Chamber Singers
Apr 30, Sat 7:30 p.m.
Student discount code to secure a $5 ticket: “musicbju”
Apr 30, Sat
7:30 p.m.
Theatre Department: Alas (And Other Remedies)
Apr 30, Sat 7:30 p.m.
Erin Naler directs a play by David Schwingle in which sisters Lizzy and Mary Bess struggle to find resolution and meaning after a tragic event ends Mary Bess’ musical aspirations. Lizzy takes the blame while the family finds no words to say. Music, language, and laptops collide as Lizzy seeks someone to take her away forever.
Apr 30, Sat
7:30 p.m.