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.
October 2018
Art Exhibit: Kent Ambler
Oct 1, Mon – Oct 6
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
Current work from local printmaker.
Oct 1, Mon
– Oct 6
Student eTickets Begin: Symphonic Hollywood - Featuring the Music of John Williams
Oct 4, Thu (All day)
Students secure tickets online & print etickets for event.
Oct 4, Thu
(All day)
Oct 6, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Kent Ambler
Oct 8, Mon – Oct 13
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
Current work from local printmaker.
Oct 8, Mon
– Oct 13
String Orchestra
Oct 10, Wed 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon concert of music by Antonio Vivaldi with soloists Brandon Ironside and Yuriy Leonovich.
Oct 10, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Homecoming Choral Festival Concert
Oct 11, Thu 7:00 p.m.
The BJU Chorale, Collegiate and Concert Choirs, BJU Alumni singers and festival orchestra will inspire and delight the audience with an exhilarating performance of Requiem for the Living by internationally acclaimed alumnus, Dan Forrest.
Oct 11, Thu
7:00 p.m.
Oct 12, Fri
4:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Kent Ambler
Oct 15, Mon – Oct 20
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
Current work from local printmaker.
Oct 15, Mon
– Oct 20
Trumpet Choir & Tuba-Euphonium Choir
Oct 17, Wed 5:00 p.m.
The University’s Trumpet and Tuba-Euphonium Choirs present exciting works from their standard repertoire in this first brass ensemble recital of the year.
Oct 17, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Summer of Disbelief: Alyson Burrell
Oct 18, Thu 5:00 p.m.
A solo performance of two short stories by Ray Bradbury. Admission is free.
Oct 18, Thu
5:00 p.m.
Summer of Disbelief: Alyson Burrell
Oct 18, Thu 7:00 p.m.
A solo performance of two short stories by Ray Bradbury. Admission is free.
Oct 18, Thu
7:00 p.m.
Trombone Choir & Horn Choir
Oct 19, Fri 5:00 p.m.
The unique sounds of the University’s Trombone and Horn Choirs are featured in this second brass ensemble recital of the year.
Oct 19, Fri
5:00 p.m.
Guest Voice Recital
Oct 19, Fri 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Mei Zhong, soprano, and Dr. Meryl Mantione, mezzo-soprano, of Ball State University will give a collaborative voice recital of duets by Mendelssohn, Hua, Dvorak, Offenbach, Brahms, and Puccini. They will be accompanied by esteemed vocal coach and pianist, Ms. Hyery Hwang. Dr. Zhong and Dr. Mantione.
Oct 19, Fri
7:00 p.m.
Guest Voice Master Class
Oct 20, Sat 12:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Guest vocal coach and pianist: Ms. Hyery Hwang. Dr. Zhong and Dr. Mantione
Oct 20, Sat
12:30 p.m.
– 2:45 p.m.
Oct 20, Sat
3:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Kent Ambler
Oct 22, Mon – Oct 27
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
Current work from local printmaker.
Oct 22, Mon
– Oct 27
University Singers
Oct 24, Wed 5:00 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 this freshman choir of nearly 100 singers never disappoints!
Oct 24, Wed
5:00 p.m.
Student eTickets Begin: King Lear
Oct 25, Thu (All day)
Students secure tickets online & print etickets for event.
Oct 25, Thu
(All day)
Concert, Opera & Drama Series: Symphonic Hollywood - Featuring the Music of John Williams
Oct 25, Thu 8:00 p.m.
Founder's Memorial Amphitorium
Renowned Hollywood horn soloist James Thatcher and Grammy Award winning conductor Richard Kaufman join the BJU Symphony Orchestra for an evening of unforgettable music from the concert hall and Hollywood, featuring the music of John Williams.
Oct 25, Thu
8:00 p.m.
Oct 27, Sat
5:00 p.m.
Oct 27, Sat
7:00 p.m.
Art Exhibit: High School Festival
Oct 30, Tue – Nov 1
Sargent Art Building, Exhibition Corridor
This exhibition showcases some 100 or more works in various media by outstanding young artists who visit the campus from all parts of the U.S. for this annual competition.
The exhibit opens at 5 p.m., Tuesday.
Oct 30, Tue
– Nov 1
HS Festival Kaleidoscope Concert
Oct 30, Tue 7:00 p.m.
The “Kaleidoscope Concert” will introduce you to the colors of musical sounds that BJU produces in the Division of Music—fast paced, fun and seriously music!
Oct 30, Tue
7:00 p.m.
HS Festival Honors Concert
Oct 31, Wed 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The High School Festival Honors Concert will feature festival winners from several of our categories, including music and speech.
Oct 31, Wed
6:30 p.m.
– 8:00 p.m.