White Lies: Critical Race Theory and the Politics of History Jacksonville University Philosophy Slam
Dr. Michael Phillips, Professor of History at Collin College, leads an open discussion about recent political controversies over critical race theory and the teaching of racial history in American schools.
RIVER HOUSE Tuesday, November 2 at 7:30 PM
Alice *
Conceived by Joan Micklin Silver and Julianne Boyd. A... My Name Will Always Be Alice is a combination of the 1984 award-winning Off-Broadway musical revue A... My Name Is Alice and its 1992 sequel A... My Name is Still Alice. The songs and sketches are among the most beloved from each revue and are designed to be performed on a bare stage with set pieces. The music ranges from gospel to country western to rock to some glorious pop ballads.
PHILLIPS FINE ARTS- BLACK BOX THEATER Thursday, November 4 and Friday, November 5 at 7:30 PM Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 PM
Nick Photinos in Concert
Join four-time Grammy-winning cellist Nick Photinos in recital as he presents Petits Artéfacts, a collection of recent short works for cello and electronics and cello ensemble, featuring Jacksonville University faculty cellist Dr. Shannon Lockwood and her students. Works for ensemble include those by Pärt, Frey, and Photinos, and Nick includes solo works by composers Mark Snyder, Gordon, Joachim, Shemesh, Jacob TV, and Ghys.
TERRY CONCERT HALL Thursday, November 4 at 7:30 PM
Scott Watkins Recital
Pianist Scott Watkins presents a solo recital of works by Mozart, Howard Hanson, and Tchaikovsky. The program features Tchaikovsky ' s Grand Sonata in G major and Mozart ' s tragic Sonata in C minor. Watkins reintroduces Hanson ' s Ballet from his California Forest Play of 1920, a work still in manuscript and which hasn ' t been heard in public in a century.
TERRY CONCERT HALL Friday, November 5 at 7:30 PM
Us & Them: A Choral Re-Union
We celebrate a return to ensemble singing with a festival featuring alumni, friends, and Choral Union. The day begins with a series of rehearsals and culminates in a concert featuring as many singers as possible. Make plans to join us for the morning sessions and sing in the concert that afternoon. Contact Dr. Bryson at jbryson @ ju. edu for details and to reserve your spot.
TERRY CONCERT HALL Saturday, November 6 All Day
Student Fall Jazz Concert: Jacksonville University Jazz Combos and the JUJO
Featuring the Jacksonville University chamber jazz ensembles and Jazz Orchestra( JUJO), this annual event returns to the Terry Concert Hall stage, featuring a wide range of ensemble styles in dedication to the jazz heritage of the American standard song and twists on familiar fare. Support the jazz ensembles and swing out with us!
TERRY CONCERT HALL Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30 PM
Fall Dance Concert *
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts, the annual electic Dance Concert will explore faculty and internationally recognized guest artist choreography from the past and present. Join us as we connect faculty favorites to exciting new works that challenge and invigorate both performers and audiences alike.
SWISHER THEATER Thursday, November 11 through Saturday, November 13 at 7:30 PM
Infinitus
Infinitus presents an evening of new and innovative choral music. In this one-of-a-kind ensemble, student conductors, composers, and singers work collaboratively to perform the music of our time.
TERRY CONCERT HALL Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 PM
Sacred Spaces: Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble
The Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble will perform selections inspired by sacred hymns and occasions. Highlights will include Philip Sparke’ s“ Suite from Hymn of the Highlands” and Frank Ticheli’ s“ Angels in the Architecture”.
TERRY CONCERT HALL Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 PM
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