SWU announces 09-10 Fine Arts Series
"Pirates of Penzance"
Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, March 25-26, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Folger Auditorium
$10 Adults/ $7 Seniors and students with ID/ SWU students free with ID/$5 Children under 12
The annual Southern Wesleyan University spring production offers a hilarious evening with Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance," March 19-20, March 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Follow the adventures of Frederick as he makes plans with the beautiful Mabel, only to discover that he must remain a pirate apprentice some 60 years past his twenty-first birthday! The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University's annual Fine Arts Series and will be held in Folger Auditorium on the university's campus in Central. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
Angela Jones, flute, and Damon Denton, piano
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
$10 adults/ $5 students with ID/ SWU students free with ID
Flute and piano will pair up for a concert at Southern Wesleyan University on April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Internationally acclaimed flutist Angela Jones is recognized for her multi-faceted career as soloist, chamber artist, orchestral player and teacher. She is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Juilliard School. Following her Juilliard studies, Jones went to Italy as the sole recipient of the Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship in music. She was principal flutist with the Stuttgart Philharmonic from 1991 to 2000, and has performed regularly as guest flutist with the Berlin Philharmonic. Jones is currently professor of flute at the University of Georgia. Damon Denton is also a graduate of the Juilliard School. He was a top prize winner and the only American finalist at the Fourth International Piano Competition held in Praetoria, South Africa. He is a resident of Athens, Ga., where he is a frequent guest artist at the University of Georgia. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
Morehouse College Glee Club
Sunday, April 11, 3 p.m.
Newton Hobson Auditorium
FREE- no ticket
Morehouse College Glee Club, an internationally renowned group from Atlanta, embraces an almost 100 year tradition of musical excellence and achievement. The Glee Club has an impressive history of achievement, having performed nationally and internationally. They have appeared with Natalie Cole for Super Bowl XXVIII, participated with Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan and Trisha Yearwood in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta and recorded the spiritual “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” for Spike Lee’s movie “Miracle at St. Anna.” In 2008 the Glee Club performed with Aretha Franklin for the 88th Birthday Tribute to the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. They have performed internationally in West Africa, Russia, Poland, Bermuda, the Bahamas and South Africa.
Music Majors Honors Recital
Monday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
FREE- no ticket
Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Honors Recital on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’'s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university's campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
Music Majors Formal Recital
Thursday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
FREE- no ticket
Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in the Music Majors Formal Recital on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
SWU Wind Ensemble
Monday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
FREE- no ticket
The Southern Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble joins with outstanding high school students on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. to present a wide variety of music that spans several centuries. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
SWU Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
FREE- no ticket
Bring on the jazz! The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble and guest soloists set the mood with a light, powerful and energetic evening of swing, rock, funk and Latin music on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble will find “your niche” and won’t leave you unsatisfied. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
Masterworks Concert
Sunday, April 25, 3 p.m.
FREE- no ticket
The Southern Wesleyan University Concert Choir and Orchestra combine in a performance of Luigi Cherubini’s “Requiem” and a medley of beloved opera choruses on April 25 at 3 p.m. The event is part of Southern Wesleyan University’s annual Fine Arts Series at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408.
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