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.
April 2019
Art Exhibit: Senior Studio Art & Interior Architecture+Design Majors
Apr 1, Mon – Apr 6
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
This exhibition features works by BFA candidates in both Studio Art and also Interior Architecture+Design and is presented as partial fulfillment for the degree of bachelor of fine arts in studio art from the School of Fine Arts and Communication.
Apr 1, Mon
– Apr 6
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Apr 3, Wed 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the rare and beautiful sound of a dozen or more harps from the Chamber Harp Ensemble directed by Emily Waggoner.
Apr 3, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Apr 5, Fri 5:00 p.m.
The university handbell choir will present "Ringing Wet", a water themed concert. Music from Debussy's Le Mer to Under the Sea to Singing in the Rain. Bring your snorkels and slickers for a fun and "wet" time.
Apr 5, Fri
5:00 p.m.
Foundation Brass
Apr 5, Fri 7:00 p.m.
Come hear the Foundation Brass – BJU’s faculty brass ensemble - in their annual spring recital of works for brass quintet and sextet.
Apr 5, Fri
7:00 p.m.
String Chamber Recital
Apr 8, Mon 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 8, Mon
5:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: AACS Competition Showcase
Apr 10, Wed – Apr 11
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
This exhibition displays the works of art finalists in the American Association of Christian Schools National Art Competition and features the winners in each category.
Apr 10, Wed
– Apr 11
Concert Choir
Apr 12, Fri 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin West paintings have adorned the walls of the War Memorial Chapel for decades, depicting Biblical portraits of the faith. Join the Concert Choir as they perform choral numbers based on these special paintings.
Apr 12, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band
Apr 13, Sat 7:00 p.m.
"With Heart and Voice" will feature the Symphonic Wind Band in works of praise and adoration. Dan Turner, director.
Apr 13, Sat
7:00 p.m.
Music Contest Finals
Apr 15, Mon 6:30 p.m.
Open music contests are held each year among university students. The three finalists in each contest present their pieces in public performance. This competition features finalists in men’s and women’s voice, woodwinds, bowed strings, and organ.
Apr 15, Mon
6:30 p.m.
Music Contest Finals
Apr 15, Mon 8:00 p.m.
This program features finalists from the piano, brass and plucked string contests and the winner from the composition contest.
Apr 15, Mon
8:00 p.m.
University Singers
Apr 17, Wed 5:00 p.m.
The 100-voice freshman choir again delights audiences with their annual University Singers spring concert.
Apr 17, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 18, Thu 4:30 p.m.
Apr 18, Thu
4:30 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 18, Thu 7:30 p.m.
Apr 18, Thu
7:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 19, Fri – Apr 20
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
An exhibition of juried entries from the annual student art and photography contests, featuring the three finalists in each contest.
Apr 19, Fri
– Apr 20
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 19, Fri 4:30 p.m.
Apr 19, Fri
4:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 19, Fri 6:30 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 50-voice Chorale present their much-anticipated spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Free tickets for the two identical performances are available at Programs & Productions and in the Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library.
Apr 19, Fri
6:30 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 19, Fri 7:30 p.m.
Apr 19, Fri
7:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 19, Fri 8:00 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 50-voice Chorale present their much-anticipated spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Free tickets for the two identical performances are available at Programs & Productions and in the Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library.
Apr 19, Fri
8:00 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 20, Sat 2:00 p.m.
Apr 20, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 20, Sat 4:30 p.m.
Apr 20, Sat
4:30 p.m.
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Somewhere Forever, the Living Gallery
Apr 20, Sat 7:30 p.m.
Apr 20, Sat
7:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 22, Mon – Apr 27
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
An exhibition of juried entries from the annual student art and photography contests, featuring the three finalists in each contest.
Apr 22, Mon
– Apr 27
String Orchestra
Apr 22, Mon 5:00 p.m.
"Romani Voyage" - Enjoy an afternoon concert of music that traces the path of the Romani people from India to Eastern Europe. The program will feature a world premiere of The Ancient India by Michael Makhal, written especially for the BJU String Orchestra. Other composers will include Bartok and J. Strauss. Yuriy Leonovich, conductor.
Apr 22, Mon
5:00 p.m.
Collegiate Choir
Apr 23, Tue 7:00 p.m.
With Benjamin West's magnificent painting of Christ's ascension as their backdrop, the Collegiate Choir, under the direction of Dr. Fred R. Coleman, will fill this beautiful chapel space with warm choral testimonies in this post-Easter sacred concert.
Apr 23, Tue
7:00 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Apr 25, Thu 5:00 p.m.
BJU's women's choir presents a delightful spring concert in the beautiful War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 25, Thu
5:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
Apr 25, Thu 7:00 p.m.
"Mighty Mahler" - The BJUSO finishes its season with Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 1 ("Titan") and the winner of the annual Concerto/Aria Competition. Michael Moore, conductor.
Apr 25, Thu
7:00 p.m.
Apr 26, Fri
5:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 29, Mon – May 2
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
An exhibition of juried entries from the annual student art and photography contests, featuring the three finalists in each contest.
Apr 29, Mon
– May 2
Student Composition Recital
Apr 30, Tue 5:00 p.m.
The university family and friends are invited to hear this recital of music composition students' best original works.
Apr 30, Tue
5:00 p.m.