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 2018
Art Exhibit: Senior Studio Art & Interior Architecture+Design Majors
Apr 2, Mon – Apr 7
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 2, Mon
– Apr 7
Percussion Ensemble
Apr 2, Mon 5:00 p.m.
“A Richness of Rags,” featuring the ragtime music of George Hamilton Green Jr., George Linus Cobb, and others.
Apr 2, Mon
5:00 p.m.
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Apr 4, 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 4, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Graduate Piano Recital: Rachel Longacre
Apr 5, Thu 5:00 p.m.
Rachel will perform pieces by Schubert, Haydn, and others.
Apr 5, Thu
5:00 p.m.
Guest Voice Recital: Mary Kathryn Brewer
Apr 6, Fri 5:00 p.m.
The Bob Jones University Division of Music will host vocalist Dr. Mary Kathryn Brewer, presenting a voice recital titled “Common Dramatic Elements and Approaches within Verdi Art Songs and Arias” where she will discuss and perform various Verdi art songs and arias. She will follow up her recital on Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with a voice master class. This event is required of all voice majors and principals, but all voice students are encouraged to attend.
Apr 6, Fri
5:00 p.m.
FEBC-Korea Children’s Choir
Apr 6, Fri 7:00 p.m.
The Korean Children’s Choir, a ministry of the Far East Broadcasting Company, under the direction of Dr. Billy Kim, will present a varied program of patriotic and sacred selections. The choir is known for their professionalism, engaging personal touch and obvious love for Jesus Christ. Their colorful costumes and traditional Korean dance add to the pageantry of the concert.
Apr 6, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Organ Recital: Noah Vancina
Apr 7, Sat 1:00 p.m.
Noah will perform works by Mozart, Bach, and others.
Apr 7, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Piano Recital: Sarah Christenson
Apr 7, Sat 3:00 p.m.
Sarah will perform works by Liszt, Prokofiev, and others.
Apr 7, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Graduate Composition Recital: Victoria Mansfield
Apr 7, Sat 5:00 p.m.
With the help of musicians, Victoria will present original compositions for instrumental and choral repertoire.
Apr 7, Sat
5:00 p.m.
String Chamber Recital
Apr 9, 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 9, Mon
5:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: AACS Competition Showcase
Apr 11, Wed – Apr 12
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 11, Wed
– Apr 12
Voice Recital: Ben Knoedler
Apr 13, Fri 5:00 p.m.
Ben will perform works by Bach, Grieg, and Copland.
Apr 13, Fri
5:00 p.m.
Concert Choir
Apr 13, Fri 7:00 p.m.
The Concert Choir presents the first choral concert of the spring season. Enjoy a stirring and delightful program by this 50-voice BJU choral ensemble.
Apr 13, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Graduate Composition Recital: Nathaniel West
Apr 14, Sat 3:00 p.m.
Reed will also present original compositions, including choral and instrumental numbers.
Apr 14, Sat
3:00 p.m.
MTNA Benefit Recital
Apr 14, Sat 5:00 p.m.
Music Teachers National Association
Apr 14, Sat
5:00 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band
Apr 14, Sat 7:00 p.m.
Join the Symphonic Wind Band for a delightful evening of band music, including pieces such as Bulgarian Dances, Tom Sawyer Suite, and The Wind in the Willows, featuring narrative excerpts from Bill Pinkston. Dan Turner, conductor.
Apr 14, Sat
7:00 p.m.
Cello Recital: Stephen Hawkey
Apr 16, Mon 5:00 p.m.
Stephen will perform works by Bach, Crumb, and Ravel.
Apr 16, Mon
5:00 p.m.
USAF Heritage of America Band
Apr 17, Tue 7:00 p.m.
Founder's Memorial Amphitorium
For six decades, the USAF Heritage of America Concert Band has educated, inspired and entertained over 1.5 million people annually, by providing music for events that support Airmen and their families, our Nation’s veterans and build relationships of trust between the American people and their Air Force.
Apr 17, Tue
7:00 p.m.
Harp Performance Class
Apr 18, Wed 5:00 p.m.
Join the Harp Performance Class for a delightful hour of music. Open to the public.
Apr 18, Wed
5:00 p.m.
University Singers
Apr 18, Wed 5:00 p.m.
The 100-voice freshman choir again delights audiences with their annual University Singers spring concert.
Apr 18, Wed
5:00 p.m.
The Burial at Thebes: a Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Apr 19, Thu 7:30 p.m.
In the wake of a civil war, the city of Thebes welcomes a new king. But his rule of law clashes against the order of the gods. One young woman defies his commands, knowing all could be lost for her actions. As alliances begin to crumble, which decree will stand?
Produced in partial fulfillment of the Theatre Arts, MA degree.
Apr 19, Thu
7:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 20, Fri – Apr 21
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 20, Fri
– Apr 21
Chorale
Apr 20, Fri 6:30 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 60-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 20, Fri
6:30 p.m.
The Burial at Thebes: a Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Apr 20, Fri 7:30 p.m.
In the wake of a civil war, the city of Thebes welcomes a new king. But his rule of law clashes against the order of the gods. One young woman defies his commands, knowing all could be lost for her actions. As alliances begin to crumble, which decree will stand?
Produced in partial fulfillment of the Theatre Arts, MA degree.
Apr 20, Fri
7:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 20, Fri 8:00 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 60-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 20, Fri
8:00 p.m.
Piano Recital: Tina Lacock
Apr 21, Sat 1:00 p.m.
Tina will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, and Ginastera.
Apr 21, Sat
1:00 p.m.
The Burial at Thebes: a Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Apr 21, Sat 2:00 p.m.
In the wake of a civil war, the city of Thebes welcomes a new king. But his rule of law clashes against the order of the gods. One young woman defies his commands, knowing all could be lost for her actions. As alliances begin to crumble, which decree will stand?
Produced in partial fulfillment of the Theatre Arts, MA degree.
Apr 21, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Voice Literature Performance Recital
Apr 21, Sat 2:00 p.m.
The Voice Literature Class will present a recital of works prepared over the semester.
Apr 21, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Graduate Piano Recital: Anna Ensminger
Apr 21, Sat 4:00 p.m.
Anna, along with others, will perform works by Saint-Saëns, Busoni, and Poulenc.
Apr 21, Sat
4:00 p.m.
Graduate Piano Recital: Tawnya Morse
Apr 21, Sat 7:00 p.m.
Tawnya will perform works by Rameau, Fauré, Ravel, and others.
Apr 21, Sat
7:00 p.m.
The Burial at Thebes: a Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Apr 21, Sat 7:30 p.m.
In the wake of a civil war, the city of Thebes welcomes a new king. But his rule of law clashes against the order of the gods. One young woman defies his commands, knowing all could be lost for her actions. As alliances begin to crumble, which decree will stand?
Produced in partial fulfillment of the Theatre Arts, MA degree.
Apr 21, Sat
7:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 23, Mon – Apr 28
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 23, Mon
– Apr 28
String Orchestra
Apr 23, Mon 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon concert of beautiful chamber orchestra music featuring Deanna Moore on J. S. Bach’s Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052. Yuriy Leonovich, director.
Apr 23, Mon
5:00 p.m.
Music Contest Finals
Apr 23, Mon 7:00 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 23, Mon
7:00 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 23, Mon 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 23, Mon
7:30 p.m.
Collegiate Choir
Apr 24, Tue 5:00 p.m.
The Collegiate Choir, under the direction of Dr. Fred Coleman will perform a beautiful and exciting program of standard choral literature.
Apr 24, Tue
5:00 p.m.
Music Contest Finals
Apr 24, Tue 7:00 p.m.
This program features finalists from the piano, brass and plucked string contests and the winner from the composition contest.
Apr 24, Tue
7:00 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 24, Tue 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 24, Tue
7:30 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 25, Wed 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 25, Wed
7:30 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Apr 26, Thu 5:00 p.m.
BJU's women's choir presents a delightful spring concert in the beautiful War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 26, Thu
5:00 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 26, Thu 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 26, Thu
7:30 p.m.
Apr 27, Fri
5:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
Apr 27, Fri 7:00 p.m.
The University Symphony Orchestra presents a program featuring symphonic favorites and the winner of the annual Concert/Aria Competition. Michael W. Moore, conductor.
Apr 27, Fri
7:00 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 27, Fri 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 27, Fri
7:30 p.m.
Apr 28, Sat
1:00 p.m.
Apr 28, Sat
2:00 p.m.
Piano Recital: Christina Hallas
Apr 28, Sat 5:00 p.m.
Christina will perform pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Chopin.
Apr 28, Sat
5:00 p.m.
The Rainmaker
Apr 28, Sat 7:30 p.m.
A romantic comedy set in the Old West at a time of paralyzing drought. A charming rainmaker promises to end the drought for one hundred dollars, but the true miracle that ensues is the magic worked in Lizzie’s heart.
Apr 28, Sat
7:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Art & Photography Contests
Apr 30, Mon – May 3
Fine Arts Center, Exhibition Corridor
An exhibition of juried entries from the annual student art and photography contests, featuring the three finalists in each contest.
Apr 30, Mon
– May 3