2017–2018 Performances and Events

Our season offers intimate performance experiences that make the creative process visible, ignites the imagination, inspires learning, and promotes civic dialogue.  Want to be on our monthly events email list?  Send your email address to us here!  For a printable calendar list, click on this link.

COFA 44th Performance Season 2017-2018

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August

21 – 24  ASSEMBLED LOGIC
A group exhibition of student work from ART 410 – Mixed Media, Summer II session.  The course involves open-ended conceptual based projects, interpreted through the student’s media of choice. Students explore ideas about how materials and process can inform content, as they learn to work with formal qualities of composition and color theory when working with found objects, images, and materials. Experimentation and the development of each students’ process for art making is a main component of the course.
Closing Reception, Aug. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Gallery at Bloch Hall

29  LYNN FAULKNER, PIANO
Dr. Lynn Faulkner will present a program of solo piano music featuring works of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and early 20th century periods, by the composers Domenico Scarlatti, W.A. Mozart, Frederic Chopin, Maurice Ravel, and Enrique Granados.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

31 – 9/21  CAHABA RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT: PROOFS AND PRINTS BY ELISABETH PELLATHY, LEE SOMERS, AND SCOTT STEPHENS
An exhibition of the work in progress on the collaborative project of three artists exploring the natural environment and how it shapes and is shaped by human activity.  Their investigation centers around the Cahaba River’s ecological and geological features as well as the economic and social history of the area.  The exhibition will feature the working methods of the artists using drawing, photographic, CAD generated, and 3D modeling images that are laser engraved into acrylic plates and printed using traditional intaglio and relief techniques.
August 31, Opening Reception 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with Gallery Talk at 5:00. The Gallery at Bloch Hall. Runs through September 21.

September

11  GUEST ARTIST CHRISTOPHER O’REAR, BARITONE
LAURIE MIDDAUGH, PIANO
Christopher O’Rear will perform two British song cycles by Ralph Vaughan-Williams: Earth and Air and Rain, and Songs of Travel.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

19  LAURIE MIDDAUGH, PIANO; JOE ORTIGUERA, VIOLIN
Selections will include a solo piano piece by Liszt, Sonata for Violin and Piano by Franck, and Graceful Ghost, by William Bolcom for Violin and Piano.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

20  ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EXPLORERS CONCERT
Get ready for a musical adventure as the Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents a special program for our youngest audience members. Casual, interactive, and lots of fun, Explorer Concerts are a perfect introduction to the instruments of the orchestra and great classical music.
10:00 a.m., Palmer Auditorium
All tickets are $6 and may be reserved here: http://www.alabamasymphony.org/Explorer.htm

25  FESTIVAL OF VOICES CONCERT
The University of Montevallo Choirs are joined by approximately 400 select Alabama middle and high school choral students. Guest clinicians include Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, Director of Choral Activities, Oklahoma State University and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, Director of Choral Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Palmer Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.

26  JOSEPH ARDOVINO, TRUMPET
LAURIE MIDDAUGH, PIANO
Dr. Joseph Ardovino, trumpet and Dr. Laurie Middaugh, piano, will present a recital of trumpet classics of great classic composers such as Leopold Mozart, Pakhmutova, and Persichetti, along with lighter jazz favorites.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

28 – 10/19  GABY WOLODARSKI: Pigurative Faintings
Pigurative Faintings is a paint-based meditation on the language of images.  Is it possible to experience color as symbol AND as phenomenon, simultaneously?  Can forms be set free from mental verbiage?  Whence stillness?
September 28, Opening Reception and Gallery Talk, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Runs through October 19

October

5 – 9  THE WOLVES
By Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Marcus Lane
The Department of Theatre is excited to produce the Alabama premiere of one of last season’s most exciting Off-Broadway plays, which THE NEW YORK TIMES described as an “incandescent portrait of a girls’ soccer team…the scary, exhilarating brightness of raw adolescence emanates from every scene of this uncannily assured first play.”  ADULT CONTENT.
7:30 p.m.; October 8, 2:00 p.m.
Chichester Black Box Theatre
$20 Adults; $12 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $10 Students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

16  LEBARON TRIO
MELANIE WILLIAMS, SOPRANO; LORI ARDOVINO, CLARINET; LAURIE MIDDAUGH, PIANO
Formed in 2010, The LeBaron Trio has performed extensively across the United States at colleges and universities and on guest artist series, as well as at international festivals such as the International Association of Women in Music, the College Music Society, the National Association of Wind and Percussion Instructors and the International Clarinetfest.  Repertoire spans a range of styles and they are advocates for new music.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

17  GUEST ARTIST AMIT WEINER, PIANIST AND COMPOSER
Amit Weiner is an Israeli-born concert pianist and a classical composer. He writes music for film, trailers, TV and other media, and is active in a variety of musical fields as a composer, pianist, arranger and producer.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

19  WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
The Wind Ensemble is the largest instrumental performing group on campus.  The band is made up of approximately sixty woodwind, brass and percussion students, and will perform classic wind band repertory and contemporary works.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

20  DAVID JACOBS, EUPHONIUM, SENIOR RECITAL
This senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education degree. Mr. Jacobs is from the studio of Dr. Ted Hoffman.
3:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

20  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 composers in the Mid-South region of the United States, including works by some of our music faculty.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

26  COMS DAY
This annual event is a senior capstone experience for Communication Studies majors that explores 21^st century careers.  Guest speakers and panelists include Communication Studies alumni and business/community leaders. Call (205) 665-6625 for details.
12:00-4:00 p.m., Anna Irvin Dining Hall

26  CONCERT CHOIR AND UNIVERSITY CHORUS
This concert by the two university choirs features a variety of literature ranging from choral masterworks to spirituals.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

27  GUEST ARTIST LILY AFSHAR, GUITAR
Lily Afshar is a virtuosa who brings passion to her performance. Acclaimed as “one of the world’s foremost classical guitarists” according to Public Radio International, her unique life story finds expression in her art. The Washington Post has described her onstage performance as “remarkable, impeccable.” She is the only classical guitarist in the world who blends excellent formal training in the United States and Europe with the rich cultural heritage of Persia to bring audiences an extraordinary musical experience. (lilyafshar.com)
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

29 – 11/2  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
Paul Hunter, “Invisible Gorilla,” New Media.
This one-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

30  BRASS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERT
An evening of music that covers many styles including Classical, Contemporary and Latin/African, specifically written for small groups of players such as brass quintet, trumpet ensemble, trombone choir, and percussion ensemble.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

November

1  JAVA & JAZZ
This annual fundraising event features the UM Jazz Ensemble and special guest soloists presenting an afternoon of music, dancing and fun, along with all-you-can-drink coffee and snacks.  Proceeds help support special projects sponsored by the student chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).  Tickets are sold at the door.
4:00–5:30 p.m., Student Retreat Center

2  BLANE FREEMAN, TENOR, SENIOR RECITAL
This senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and the Choral Music Education degrees. Mr. Freeman is from the studio of Dr. Charles Wood. 7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

4  KEITH LEMMONS, CLARINET and JOSEPH LULLOFF, SAXOPHONE
Guests Artists for the 3rd Annual Single Reed Symposium are Internationally known Buffet and D’Addario Artist Keith Lemmons,  clarinet Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico and  Yamaha and Vandoren Performing Artist Joseph Lulloff, Professor of Saxophone at Michigan State University.  They will perform a variety of works from the Classical, Romantic and 20th Century repertoire.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

5 – 9  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
Melissa Allen, drawing/new media; William Eugene, “History of Tomorrow,” graphic design/new media
This 2-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

5  SINGLE REED SYMPOSIUM CONCERT
The Single Reed Symposium concert will include approximately 50 clarinet and saxophone students from all over the state.
2:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

10 – 11  OPERA SCENES
The Opera Ensemble performs scenes from operas composed by some of the world’s greatest opera composers such as Donizetti, Rossini, Mozart, and Puccini, as well as by British and American composers Menotti, Bernstein, Copland, Britten and Adamo.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

12 – 16  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
Catherine Denard, “Letters,” drawing; Shea Morris, “Encounters,” drawing/new media
This 2-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

12  SAM ARDOVINO, TRUMPET and RICK ARDOVINO, SAXOPHONE, SENIOR RECITAL
The senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education degree. Mr. Sam Ardovino is from the studio of Dr. Joe Ardovino, and Mr. Rick Ardovino is from the studio of Dr. Lori Ardovino.
3:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

12  TYLER JONES, TROMBONE, SENIOR RECITAL
This senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education degree. Mr. Jones is from the studio of Mr. Jay Evans.
5:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

13  WOODWIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLES CONCERT
An evening of chamber music featuring the flute, clarinet, and saxophone instruments in small ensembles, performing a variety of music.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

14  JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
The 20-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.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

16  GUEST ARTIST KATHERINE DECKER, CELLO and EUN-HEE PARK, PIANO
This recital features the newest member of the music faculty and Head of the Keyboard Area, Dr. Eun-Hee Park in collaboration with Dr. Katherine Decker from the University of Wisconsin/Oshkosh on cello, performing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 19, and other works written for cello and piano.  
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

16 – 20  HAIR, THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado; Music by Galt MacDermotDirected by David CallaghanMusical Direction by Jennifer HartsellChoreography by Guest Artist Carl Dean
Revisit the 1968 musical that ignited Broadway with its counterculture spirit and dynamic score, paving the way for future daring rock/pop musicals such as RENT and HAMILTON.  Then and now, HAIR challenges audiences with its bold vision of hopeful young activists seeking to make the world a better place.  ADULT CONTENT.
7:30 p.m., November 19, 2:00 p.m., Reynolds Studio Theatre
$20 Adults; $12 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $10 Students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

17  KAYLA ROLLINS, MEZZO SOPRANO, SENIOR RECITAL
This senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education degree. Ms. Rollins is from the studio of Dr. Roderick George.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

19-21  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
Taylor Atkinson, “The Wonderfully Abject,” multi-media; William Henry, “Out Getting Ribs,” photography/graphic design
This 2-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

20  DANIEL YATES, TENOR, SENIOR RECITAL
This senior recital is a “capstone” performance that captures the high degree of performance ability and musical understanding obtained by the music student, and serves as preparation for a career in music. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education degree. Mr. Yates is from the studio of Dr. Roderick George.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

26 – 30  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION 
Holly Gothart, works on paper; Terry Whaley, “Birds Of A Feather,” graphite/ink.
This 2-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall.  Opening reception Nov. 26, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

28  A MONTEVALLO CHORAL CHRISTMAS
Holiday bustle will fade away. Immerse yourself in the warm sound of sacred and secular Christmas music, performed by the acclaimed Concert Choir accompanied by a string quartet! Set within the austere beauty of a Colonial Chapel, this evening of traditional arrangements is the perfect way to recall the charm and true magic of the holiday season.
7:30 p.m., Lucille Ryals Colonial Chapel at the American Village $10 Adults; $5 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $5 Students Tickets sold at the door, cash or checks only.

30  WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
The Wind Ensemble is the largest instrumental performing group on campus.  The band is made up of approximately 60 woodwind, brass and percussion students, and will perform classic wind band repertory, contemporary works and holiday selections.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

December

1 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL
This recital showcases the exciting musical talent in our community. Intermediate and advanced level students exhibit a high level of skill and professionalism on their instruments and in their performances.
7:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

2  FALL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Student Directed Productions.  ADULT CONTENT.
7:30 p.m., Chichester Black Box Theatre

 

 

 

 

3 – 7  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
Shannon Turek, “Once Upon A Time,” sculpture; Anna Walls, “Elements Entangled,” sculpture.
This 2-person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall.  Opening reception Dec. 3, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

3  COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL
Beginning to intermediate level CSM students share what they have learned by performing for an audience.
2:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

January

11 – 2/1  WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
CYANNE TORNATZSKY, Colorado State University
This exhibition takes a look at the little lives that live inside/underneath/within glass that surrounds us. Our observation of these digital objects generated by code mirrors our relationship to the windows of our phones, computers and other digital devices. Is it a look into a different world or a reflection of our own?
Opening Reception and Gallery Talk, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Bloch Hall Gallery
Runs through February 1

25  GUEST ARTIST MATTHEW HOCH, BARITONE
Matthew Hoch, Associate Professor of Music at Auburn University, will present a guest artist recital featuring repertoire by women composers from the 12th – 21st Centuries. The program will include works by Hildegard of Bingen, Francesca Caccini, Barbara Strozzi, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Nadia Boulanger, Lili Boulanger, Jocelyn Hagen, Jocelyne Binet, and Rhian Samuel.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

February

2  MEN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL CONCERT
In this inaugural event, scores of male singers from Alabama middle and high schools, and community college choral students, join the University of Montevallo Choral Department in a concert of classic choral works composed expressly for male voices.
4:30 p.m. LeBaron Recital Hall

7 – 10  ANNUAL ALUMNI ART AUCTION
This exciting auction and party is your best opportunity to take home some of the incredible works of art created and donated by alumni, faculty and current students in all media.  For 23 years, this event has been the centerpiece fundraiser for the Department of Art.
February 7-10, Preview and Early Bidding, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Bloch Party/Reception, February 10, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Gallery at Bloch Hall

15 – 3/8  AMERICAN GLITCH
An exhibition of images captured from moving cars and trains using an iPhone.
ALAN SKEES, Christopher Newport University, VA
American Regionalism arose in popularity in the 1930’s in the grip of the Great Depression. Now, over 80 years later, our country is struggling to release itself from financial turmoil, and once again entrenched in a “Nostalgia or Future” argument with itself.
“In this series, I’m venturing out into the land seeking the same romantic reassuring images, and rarely finding these nostalgic glimpses. I find the fingerprint of technology, corporations, industrialization, and sprawling urbanization… and I embrace it.
Armed with technology: cell phones, gps, digital cameras, apps, I scan the landscape at high speed, blasting music, sampling rough pixel data of whatever flashes by, aware of my own perception of the world viewed through a tiny screen. Firing it off into the digital aether that surrounds us all with a push of a button.”
February 15, Opening Reception and Gallery Talk, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Runs through March 8

21  MEDIA DAY
This inaugural series of seminars and panel discussions on current media issues also includes networking with area media professionals and Mass Communication alumni. Call (205) 665-6625 for details.
10:00-12:00, Strong Hall. Topics and participants to be announced.

22 – 25  RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN
By Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by David Callaghan
Set amidst small town university life, this 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist was hailed as “searingly funny and insightful” in its no-holds barred examination of gender politics and feminist ideals across three generations of women. ADULT CONTENT.
7:30 p.m.; February 25, 2:00 p.m.
Chichester Black Box Theatre
$20 adults; $12 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $10 Students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

24  MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND CONCERT
This culminating concert of the two-day festival includes works from the standard and contemporary middle school band repertoire performed by approximately 300 band students from all over the state in three ensembles.
5:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

March

2  WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
This opening event of the High School Honor Band Weekend features the university’s outstanding wind ensemble in a showcase performance of classic wind band repertory and contemporary works especially selected for the enjoyment of the honor band participants and the general public.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

4  HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND CONCERT
The concluding event of the High School Honor Band weekend features works from the standard and contemporary high school band repertoire. The concert will include performances of the three Honor Bands of approximately 75 members each and conducted by Department of Music faculty, alumni band directors or guest conductors.
3:00 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

11  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 composers in the Mid-South region of the United States, including works by some of our music faculty.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

12  GUEST ARTIST EDISHER SAVITSKI, PIANO   Dr. Edisher Savitski, Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Alabama School of Music, will present a guest artist recital of works from the classical piano repertoire.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

15 – 22  ANNUAL JURIED FOUNDATIONS EXHIBITION
Works from the Department of Art’s Foundations Program. The Foundations Program is comprised of a coordinated set of courses for students who are seeking degrees in art: Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Drawing I, and Drawing II, which are typically taken in the first year of college. 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.
March 15, Opening Reception and Awards Presentation, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Bloch Hall Gallery
Runs through March 22

April

1 – 5  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
This 2-3 person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

6 – 8  SUOR ANGELICA and TROUBLE IN TAHITI
Giacomo Puccini and Leonard Bernstein
The Opera Ensemble offers an evening with two very different one-act operas.
“Suor Angelica” (Sister Angelica) is the second opera in a trilogy of one-act operas known as “Il trittico” by Giacomo Puccini.  This one-act opera is set in the 17^th century and tells the story of Sister Angelica who has been shamed by her family and forced into a convent after giving birth out of wedlock.
“Trouble in Tahiti” is a chamber opera with both story and music composed by Leonard Bernstein in 1951. Written in a style reminiscent of his Broadway scores, the opera begins with a jazz trio (which remains present to make commentary throughout the opera) singing the glories of married life in suburbia. But in contrast to the trio, the opera turns its focus onto the domestic conflict of Sam, a self-centered businessman, and Dinah, his unhappy housewife. “Trouble in Tahiti” delivers an unflinching critique of American materialism.  The story is both witty and poignant and the music is modern and jazzy.  The two combine to make an interesting and uncommon opera.
7:30 p.m., April 8, 2:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall
Tickets: $12 adults/UM faculty/staff & Sr. Citizens; $8 students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

8 – 12  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
This 2-3 person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

9  WOODWIND ENSEMBLES CONCERT
Chamber music featuring flute, clarinet, and saxophone instruments in a variety of music.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

13 – 15 and 19 – 22  URINETOWN
Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis; Music by Mark Hollman; Book by Greg Kotis
Directed by Michael Walker
Musical Direction by Jennifer Hartsell
This timely Tony award winning musical is a “hilarious satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself!”   ADULT CONTENT.
7:30 p.m., April 15 & 22, 2:00 p.m., Reynolds Studio Theatre
$20 Adults; $12 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $10 Students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

15 – 19  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
These 2-3 person exhibitions present the scope of students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

15  PATTIN PIANO FUND BENEFIT RECITAL
This outstanding recital will feature performances by distinguished alumni of the Department of Music in solo piano performances as well as piano duets, many with Dr. Pattin.  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.
3:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall
$20 Adults; $15 UM Faculty/Staff/Seniors; $10 Students
Tickets: www.montevallotickets.universitytickets

16  BRASS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES CONCERT
An evening of music that covers many styles including Classical, Contemporary and Latin/African, specifically written for small groups of players such as brass quintet, trumpet ensemble, trombone choir, and percussion ensemble.
7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

17  JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
The 20-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.
7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

19 – 21  FORTE FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY
The College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Montevallo Arts Council will co-host a weekend of interdisciplinary events and performances.  The three-day celebration will consist of interactive workshops, scholarly lectures, exhibitions, innovative performances and spirited post-event discussions with attendees.
Various times and locations

22 – 26  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
This 2-3 person exhibition presents the scope of the students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

24  CONCERT CHOIR AND UNIVERSITY CHORUS CONCERT
This concert by the two university choirs features a variety of literature ranging from choral masterworks to spirituals.
April 24, 7:30 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

26  WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
The Wind Ensemble is the largest instrumental performing group on campus.  The band is made up of approximately sixty woodwind, brass and percussion students, and will perform classic wind band repertory and contemporary works.
April 26, 7:30 p.m., Palmer Auditorium

27  COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC HONORS RECITAL
This recital showcases the exciting musical talent in our community. Intermediate and advanced level students exhibit a high level of skill and professionalism on their instruments and in their performances.
7:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

27 – 28  BFA MUSICAL THEATRE SENIOR SHOWCASE
Highlights graduating pre-professional musical theatre students in an original revue performance.
7:30 p.m., Reynolds Studio Theatre

29  COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL
Beginning to intermediate level CSM students share what they have learned by performing for an audience.
2:00 p.m., LeBaron Recital Hall

29 – 5/3  SENIOR BFA CAPSTONE ART EXHIBITION
These 2-3 person exhibitions present the scope of students’ creative research at the conclusion of their final semester.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays, The Gallery at Bloch Hall

May, June, July

6/10–6/15 YOUNG MUSICIANS’ CAMP
The University of Montevallo Department of Music welcomes band, choir, guitar, piano and music technology students ages 11-18 to the 15th annual Young Musicians’ Camp.  For more information, please visit montevallo.edu/ymc.

MURAL CAMP
Dates TBD
The Department of Art, partners with the Montevallo Arts Council to offer the annual Mural Camp for students who are entering 5th through 12th grades and are interested in creating art in a community setting. The camp will be held in two sessions on…  Campers will provide input into a mural design promoting preservation and protection of Montevallo’s natural resources. Throughout the duration of the camp, campers will have the opportunity to visit many of Montevallo’s natural resources.  For more information on all camps being offered, please visit Montevallo.edu/camps.

ALABAMA STATE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
Dates TBD
High students will expand their skills in a core set of studio classes in improvisation, acting, singing, dancing, auditioning, acting for the camera, Shakespeare, make-up and technical theatre.  This residential camp culminates in a showcase performance for friends and family. For more information on all camps being offered, please visit Montevallo.edu/camps.

7/9 – 7/20  KODÁLY WORKSHOP
This Summer Certification Program for music teachers offers courses in the Kodály approach to music education. Using musical material found within the child’s culture, teachers who are trained in Kodály focus on the development of musical skills through singing, solfège and rhythm syllables.
For more information, call 205-665-6670 or visit www.montevallo.edu/music/kodaly