Performances and Events

March

February 13 – March 6
AZUL/BLUE

This exhibition is an expression of the color and concepts of blue. It is also a collaboration allowing contact and communication via art for 32 artists from Cuba and the USA.  The artists inspired by blue and the power of art to reach across the horizon of 90 miles of blue sky and water between our shores, traded work, and at times both artists worked on the same piece of art. This show embraces the life connection of each artist through all the metaphors and concepts for blue. It is a way to find a common shore, and to dissolve boundaries in order to embrace our common human hopes.
The closing receptions is part of the Blue Nature Colloquium, March 5-6.
This exhibition is supported by the UM Green Fund, UM Concert & Lecture Series, and Martha Allen Lecture Series.
Opening reception and gallery talk with curator, Karen Graffeo, Thursday, February 20, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Closing reception and gallery talk with the artists, Thursday, March 5, 5 to 7 p.m.
Runs through March 6, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

March 5 – 6
BLUE NATURE: A COLLOQUIUM

This two-day, interdisciplinary colloquium organized by the Department of Art will bring together scholars, experts, and students from the UM community and beyond to explore blue ideas, materials, and spaces, from medieval literature to early modern painting to local waterways to Caribbean islands. The colloquium will feature faculty research and creative endeavor, students’ site-specific art installations, and guest lecturers to put into context our community’s blue experiences and to provoke creative thinking about the nature of blue. No registration required.
This exhibition is supported by the UM Green Fund, UM Concert & Lecture Series, and Martha Allen Lecture Series.
March 5, 2 to 7 p.m.; March 6, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A detailed agenda can be found at montevallo.edu/blue-nature.
Merchants & Planters Bank Auditorium, Comer Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

Thursday, March 5
FACULTY RECITAL: JONATHAN HOUGHTLING, TROMBONE

Dr. Jonathan Houghtling and Dr. Laurie Middaugh, piano, will present a recital consisting of a wide variety of repertoire ranging from Leopold Mozart to Michael Colgrass. Come explore the trombone as we travel through four centuries of music history. All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

Friday, March 6
WIND ENSEMBLE

The Wind Ensemble, consisting of approximately sixty woodwind, brass and percussion students, both music majors and non-majors, and will perform classic wind band repertory and contemporary works. All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

Friday, March 6
“UMmm… IT’S MUSIC”

Featured artist: Cotton Bird
Features musicians and bands that play original music.
MontevalloForYou YouTube channel

For additional information, call the Department of Communication – (205) 665-6625

Sunday, March 8
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND CONCERT

Finale concert of the High School Honor Band three day festival consisting of three bands of students conducted by guest conductors. If you are interested in participating in the High School Honor Band, please visit montevallo.edu/workshopsclinics for details and registration.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
3 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

Wednesday, March 11
LECTURES IN ART, SCULPTURE, AND COMICS

Ann Coddington and Dr. Robert Peterson, from Eastern Illinois University, will present a lecture on art, sculpture, and comics.
Ann Coddington is a studio artist who merges traditional fiber weaving techniques with contemporary sculpture. Her art asks us to consider how the simplest creative tasks – knotting, bending and molding – take on new significance in an increasingly technological world.
Robert Peterson, author of Comics, Manga, Graphic Novels (2011) will discuss his research on how artists from the 19th century to the present such as Rodolphe Töpffer and Lynda Barry have approached the process of teaching others how to make comics.
4 p.m., Carmichael Library – Pat Scales Room

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

March 12 – 19
ANNUAL JURIED FOUNDATIONS EXHIBITION

The Annual Juried Foundation exhibition recognizes the importance of work produced by current students in the foundations’ studios. The Foundations Program is comprised of a coordinated set of courses for students who are seeking degrees in art. This show enables students to submit artwork for review by professional artists and curators. The exhibition showcases the versatility and skill of Montevallo art students while simultaneously providing the important opportunity of viewing their work in a gallery context.
Opening reception, Thursday, March 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through March 19, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

Thursday, March 12
EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES

This event is for General Studies students who are exploring options for an academic major to learn how Communication Studies might fit their personal and career aspirations. Current COMS majors and faculty will lead brief workshops and walk participants through simulations that illustrate what’s possible with a degree in COMS.
1 to 3 p.m., Main Quad (Palmer lobby in the event of inclement weather)

For additional information, call the Department of Communication – (205) 665-6625

This event has been canceled.

Sunday, March 15
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPOSERS, USA

The Department of Music hosts a concert by the Mid-South Chapter of the National Association of Composers, USA. This concert promotes the music of regional composers, including works by UM music faculty. All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
2 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Sunday, March 15
JUNIOR RECITAL: QUINTON MIMS, CLARINET

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance degree. Mr. Mims is from the studio of Dr. Lori Ardovino.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Monday, March 16
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL

This recital showcases the winners of the Department of Music’s honors recital auditions.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

March 29 – April 2
BFA EXHIBITION: THOR AUDISS, VICTORIA NICHOLS, JEREMY VILLAR

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Thor Audiss, photography/graphic design; Victoria Nichols, sculpture; Jeremy Villar, photography.
Opening reception, March 29, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 2, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

April

This event has been canceled.

March 29 – April 2
BFA EXHIBITION: THOR AUDISS, VICTORIA NICHOLS, JEREMY VILLAR

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Thor Audiss, photography/graphic design; Victoria Nichols, sculpture; Jeremy Villar, photography.
Opening reception, March 29, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 2, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

This event has been canceled.

Friday, April 3
“UMmm… IT’S MUSIC”

Features musicians and bands that play original music.
MontevalloForYou YouTube channel

For additional information, call the Department of Communication – (205) 665-6625

This event has been canceled.

April 4 – 5
The Tender Land by Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland’s only opera is set in the American Midwest during the 1930s.  The plot concerns the Moss family who is busy preparing for the spring harvest and they are also planning a party to celebrate Laurie’s graduation from high school.  Two drifters, Martin and Top, happen upon their farm looking for work. Laurie and Martin fall in love, causing Laurie to run away from home.
Tickets: $8 students; $12 general public/faculty/staff/seniors. Purchase tickets at montevallotickets.universitytickets.com or at the door as available. Tickets on sale March 16.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
April 4, 7:30 p.m.; April 5, 2 p.m.
LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

April 5 – 9
BFA EXHIBITION: MALLORY HALL, ANNA MULLEN, LIA WILLIAMS

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Mallory Hall, new media; Anna Mullen, drawing; Lia Williams, new media.
Opening reception, April 5, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 9, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

This event has been canceled.

Monday, April 6
BRASS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES

Chamber Ensemble concert features students performing a variety of works ranging from classical to contemporary original and arranged works.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Tuesday, April 7
SENIOR RECITAL: ELAINA MCBRIDE, PIANO

Ms. McBride will present a piano recital as part of her senior Capstone project. She is from the studio of Dr. Eun-Hee Park.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Thursday, April 9
JOINT JUNIOR RECITAL: THOMAS FROST, PERCUSSION & ERIC HENDLEY, TRUMPET

This joint recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance degree. Mr. Frost is from the studio of A. J. Covey, and Mr. Hendley is from the studio of Dr. Joe Ardovino.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Friday, April 10
“UMmm… IT’S MUSIC”

Features musicians and bands that play original music.
MontevalloForYou YouTube channel

For additional information, call the Department of Communication – (205) 665-6625

This event has been canceled.

Saturday, April 11
SENIOR RECITAL: MICHAELA PARKER, MEZZO SOPRANO

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance degree. Ms. Parker is from the studio of Dr. Roderick George.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
3 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Saturday, April 11
SENIOR RECITAL: MIKAYLA SEALS, MEZZO SOPRANO

Ms. Seals will present a voice recital as part of her senior Capstone project. She is from the studio of Dr. Charles Wood.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

April 12 – 16
BFA EXHIBITION: ZOEY EDISON, MORGANE LANDAU, MAKAYLA WRIGHT

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Zoey Edison, photography; Morgane Landau, drawing/ceramics; Makayla Wright, graphic design.
Opening reception, April 12, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 16, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

This event has been canceled.

Monday, April 13
WOODWIND AND STRING ENSEMBLES

An evening of chamber music featuring the flutes, clarinets, saxophones and string instruments – violin, viola, cello, and double bass – in small ensembles performing a variety of music.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Tuesday, April 14
SKILLSUSA BROADCAST TV COMPETITION CATEGORY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Mass Communication program is hosting the Broadcast TV competition category of the Alabama SkillsUSA State Championship.  At this event, high school teams from across the state of Alabama will compete to create TV newscasts on-site that showcase the value of STEM in education and career readiness.
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Strong Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Communication – (205) 665-6625

This event has been canceled.

Tuesday, April 14
JAZZ ENSEMBLE

The 15-piece jazz band will feature music selections from the Big Band Swing Era of the mid-1930s to late 1940s, as well as present-day compositions.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

April 16 – 20
HAIRSPRAY

Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.MTIShows.com
Directed by Marcus Lane
Musical Direction by Jennifer Hartsell
Guest Choreography by Jamorris Rivers
It’s the early 1960’s in Baltimore and teenager Tracy Turnblad discovers she lives in a world that tells her plus-sized gals shouldn’t dance and racial segregation is here to stay. When she earns a spot as a dancer on The Corny Collins Show Tracy becomes a star and launches a plan with her friends to use her newfound fame to integrate the teen dance show. Director Marcus Lane plans to honor John Waters’ original subversive vision for the story in a wildly joyful production that celebrates how we can change the world we live in.
$20 adults, $12 UM faculty/staff and seniors, $10 students. Purchase tickets at montevallotickets.universitytickets.com or at the door as available.
April 16, 17, 18, and 20, 7:30 p.m.; April 19, 2 p.m.
Reynolds Theatre

For additional information, call the Department of Theatre – (205) 665-6210

This event has been canceled.

Friday, April 17
PATTIN PIANO FUND CONCERT

Featuring M. Brent Williams, violin and Eun-Hee Park, piano. This year’s Pattin Piano Fund Concert features pianist Eun-Hee Park and violinist M. Brent Williams. Subtitled “Killer ‘B’s,” they will present a concert featuring works by Beethoven, Barber, Bartók, Brahms, J. S. Bach, and Bolcom. Proceeds from this recital go toward the Dr. Anthony Pattin Steinway Endowment Fund to repair, restore and maintain the 25+ Steinway brand pianos in the Department of Music and to permanently name the class piano lab in Dr. Pattin’s honor. Purchase tickets at montevallotickets.universitytickets.com or at the door as available. Tickets on sale March 30.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Saturday, April 18
SENIOR RECITAL: MOLLY MIZE, PIANO

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance degree, and will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin. Ms. Mize is from the studio of Dr. Eun-Hee Park.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
3 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Saturday, April 18
SENIOR RECITAL: WES HOOD, TRUMPET

This Senior Recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance degree. Mr. Hood is from the studio of Dr. Joe Ardovino.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

April 19 – 23
BFA EXHIBITION: ELLEN CAMPBELL, LUZENA DONELL, HANNAH IRELAN

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Ellen Campbell, printmaking; Luzena Donnell, printmaking; Hannah Irelan, drawing/graphic design.
Opening reception, April 19, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 23, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Art – (205) 665-6400

This event has been canceled.

Monday, April 20
CONTINUUM 88 PROJECT, GUEST ARTIST JIHYE CHANGE, PIANO

Continuum 88 is a five-year journey exploring the solo keyboard literature, ink dry and wet, through the lens of compositional genre and pianistic challenge. Pianist Jihye Chang is performing significant pieces from the major genres of the piano repertoire, and is commissioning and premiering new works in these genres by significant living composers from Australia, Korea, and U. S. A. This project has two goals: New works by young composers often receive only one performance, and one of the goals of this project is to give multiple performances of these new works. Also, by presenting them within the context of the literature, Continuum 88 will foster a greater connection for the audience with these new works and younger composers. During 2019-2020, the project will focus on variations and miniatures, and Sunghyun Lee (composer in Korea) and Amadeus Julian Regucera (composer in the Bay Area, lecturer at U. C. Berkeley) will write new works. Chang will also work closely with Kay Rhie (Assistant professor at UCLA) for her set of piano miniatures.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Tuesday, April 21
WIND ENSEMBLE

The Wind Ensemble, consisting of approximately sixty woodwind, brass and percussion students, both music majors and non-majors, and will perform classic wind band repertory and contemporary works.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Thursday, April 23
CONCERT CHOIR & UNIVERSITY CHORUS

The Choral Ensembles are among the most highly regarded choirs in the southeast.  Under the direction of Dr. Melinda Doyle, these ensembles are comprised of both music majors and non-music majors and perform a diverse repertoire ranging from choral masterworks to spirituals.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Friday, April 24
JOINT JUNIOR RECITAL: FAITH LENARD, SOPRANO & KANE WHITE, BARITONE

This joint recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance degree. Ms. Lenard is from the studio of Dr. Melanie Williams, and Mr. White is from the studio of Dr. Roderick George.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

April 26 – 30
BFA EXHIBITION: KRISTAN BEARDSHEAR, ELAINA FERNANDEZ, LANDON FLYE

These exhibitions present the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester. Kristan Beardshear, ceramics; Elaina Fernandez, new media; Landon Flye, graphic design.
Opening reception, April 26, 4 to 6 p.m.
Runs through April 30, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

May

This event has been canceled.

Friday, May 1
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL

CSM Honors recital showcases the talents of accomplished musicians from the UM Community School of Music.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
7 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

This event has been canceled.

Sunday, May 3
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL

CSM Recital exhibits the accomplishments and talents of UM Community School of Music students.
All seats are general admission and available at the door 45 minutes prior to the event.
2 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

For additional information, call the Department of Music – (205) 665-6670

Individuals needing disability-related accommodations during events should contact the host department or Disability Support Services (205.665.6250, DSS@montevallo.edu) as early as possible. Efforts will be made to accommodate all access requests regardless of timing, but the University cannot guarantee that requests made with less than one week’s notice can be met.