Performing
Arts Events:
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University
Instrumental Spring Concert
The
School of Creative Arts presents a spring concert by the University
Guitar Ensemble and the University Jazz Ensemble in the North Campus
Auditorium off of Spring Street at the University of Saint Francis on Tuesday,
April 14th at 7:00pm. Under the direction of Dr.
Daniel Quinn and Robert Mayer, the programs will highlight classical
and modern arrangements by a variety of composers.
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University
Singers Spring Concert
The
School of Creative Arts presents a spring concert by the University
Singers in the North Campus Auditorium off of Spring Street at the
University of Saint Francis on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00pm, under
the direction of Maestro Robert Nance. Joining the University Singers
on several selections will be members of the Heartland Chamber Chorale,
northeast Indiana’s regional professional chorus in residence on the
campus of the University.
This
concert features a newly formed, small ensemble chosen from within the
chorus, singing a medley of Gershwin tunes side by side with members of
the Heartland Chamber Chorale. Other selections include: Prayer
of Saint Francis by Clausen; A Grand Night for Singing by
Rodgers/Hammerstein; Bring Him Home from Les Miserables
by Schonberg; Pie Jesu from Requiem by Andrew Lloyed
Weber; They Shall Soar Like Eagles by Manzo; Father of Light
by Courtney; Be Thou My Vision traditional Irish tune, arranged
by Basler; Gloria from Missa Kenya by Basler; Celtic
Blessing by Douglas Wagner; and He Never Failed Me by Robert
Ray.
The
University Singers have been under the direction of Maestro Nance since
the fall of 2008. During that time, curricular goals have
included a concentration on the fundamentals of music, including sight
singing, solfége, basic vocal production and musicality, which have
been applied in the learning of variety literature from traditional
anthems, folk songs, spirituals and spiritual songs, vocal jazz, gospel
music, and pop music.
Admission
is free and open to the public.
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Performing
Arts Classes:
Music
and Music Technology
SOCA offers courses in music appreciation, history, performance,
technology and application. Students are offered the opportunity to
learn guitar, study the history of rock and roll and learn sound design
theories and applications.
- Music Technology prepares
students to work in the music business and for music production
and technology. Students can concentrate in the following
areas: Music Technology Sales/Marketing/Management; Recording,
Engineering & Production; and Audio for the Creative Arts.
- The Jazz
Ensemble provides students with an opportunity for serious
jazz performance. The Jazz Ensemble performs music from all parts
of the jazz repertoire. Additional instruction helps to fine tune
the jazz musician through regular ensemble rehearsals.
- The Pep Band
performs at all home varsity football and basketball games to
boost Cougar Spirit. It provides the base of the fan support at
the home games.
- University
Singers is a collegiate choir which performs and rehearses a wide
variety of music and styles throughout the year. It enables
students to enhance their educational experience in the performing
arts. The club is open to all University of Saint Francis students
who would like to be involved in the experience and outreach
service of music.
- The University
of Saint Francis Drum Corps enhances school spirit with
traditional drumming techniques and alternative percussion.
Incoming and current students are invited to become involved in
the Line and participate in a musical marching unit that performs
at on-field competitions, parades, festivals and other university
functions.
Dance
SOCA offers classes in dance that range from beginning ballet to
intermediate jazz styles. These courses offer students and in-depth
understanding of dance by promoting readings, video viewings and dance
compositions which help to develop a deeper understanding and
appreciation of the art of dance.
Theater
The University of Saint Francis offers a fall and spring play for
all USF students. SOCA is involved is all aspects of theatre production
from set construction to performance.
The Drama Club, Act
One, exists to offer a basic introduction to theatre, plus
practical, hands-on experience in acting, stage management, set and
costume design, painting, set/prop construction, lighting and sound
technology. Act-One also offers opportunities to attend local and
regional theatre productions. The purpose of the Club is to provide
opportunity to use and develop a variety of skills, to grow in
appreciation of the theater; behind the scenes, on-stage and as an
audience member.
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