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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