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Lessons & Carols, The Ouachita Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the 2023 Lessons & Carols Christmas Concert, featuring the Ouachita Singers, held on December 5, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Additional performers included the Percussion Ensemble, the Flute Choir, and the newly formed University Community Choir, featuring OBU faculty and staff.

Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Band Christmas concert held on December 4, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

"Christmas Through the Ages”
The program featured familiar holiday tunes. Selections include a lively version of Carol of the Bells by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, Christmas and Sousa Forever by Julie Giroux, the ever-popular Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises.

Sing Noel!: Festival Of Christmas 2023, School Of Performing Arts

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the for the Christmas concert, "Sing Noel!" The theme for this year's production is "On The Air," a tribute to old-time radio shows and classic Christmas music. The concert was performed on Friday, December 1 and 2, 2023.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra- Holiday Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Vienna Classics

The concert begins with Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture.” Beethoven wrote this music for a play written by German poet Goethe. The play portrays the sixteenth-century heroics of Count Egmont of the Netherlands, who defied a Spanish attack. The next selection will be Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5, KV 219.” Mailyn Iribar will perform as the violin soloist in the concerto sometimes called “Turkish,” because of the movements and shifts from A major to A minor. After a 15-minute intermission, the evening’s concert will conclude with Haydn’s “Symphony No. 101,” or “The Clock.” This piece is one of the Austrian …

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster from the Jazz Band Concert held on November 13, 2023, and directed by Dr. Austin Motley. The concert was held in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

The Dilemma Of Empty Halls, Joanna Lauer

Musical Offerings

Today, live classical concert attendance is low, a fact which threatens the careers of professional musicians. This paper examines recent statistics of classical concert attendance, theories as to why attendance rates are low, marketing methods for target audiences, and finally, recommendations to solve the dilemma of empty concert halls. To encourage concert attendance, classical music must be tastefully marketed to present-day audiences through the experience of technically excellent, musical, and interesting live performances. Ultimately, the relationship between art and its audience (the consumer) reveals that the key to the dilemma is the audience.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

An all-American composers program brought by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marc Élysée. Repertoire:
"Dovetail Overture, op. 12"—Robert Muczynski (1929–2010) (born in Chicago, alumnus of DePaul University) "Music for Orchestra"—Václav Nelhybel (1919–1996) "Adagio for Strings, op. 11"—Samuel Barber (1910–1981) "Vitality"—Gala Flagello (b. 1994) (brief introduction of the work by the composer herself) "Rhapsody in Blue"—George Gershwin (1898–1937)

The Sound Of Silence, Ouachita Singers

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the fall concert of the Ouachita Singers, "The Sound of Silence," held on October 12, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Broken Standards, The Muses Creative Artistry Project

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the concert, "Broken Standards," by The Muses Creative Artistry Project, held on September 14, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. The concert was provided in part by the Floyd E. and Dorothy G. Henley Fine Arts Endowment and the Arkadelphia Philharmonic Club.

Outdoor Worship Concert, Concert Choir, Ouachita Singers

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Outdoor Worship Concert, held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:30, at the OBU Amphitheatre. It featured the OBU Choirs--Concert Choir and Ouachita Singers.

Jordy Searcy In A Guest Artist Concert, Jordy Searcy

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist concert of Jordy Searcy. The concert took place on August 20, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

A Live Performance Guide: Building A Concert, Genevieve White, Genevieve White

Honors College Theses

Many are unaware of the production process when it comes to live performances in the Music Industry. While the obvious barriers of obtaining a time, place, and performer can be easily concluded, many outside of the industry fail to consider other components that contribute to successful performances. The attainment of proper contracting, performance licenses, and music materials are just a few examples of the thought and preparations that go into planning and accomplishing a successful concert.

This project, from conception to execution, was intended to further my knowledge of live performance through the utilization of classroom education and industry experience. …

Freedom Village Student Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Raleigh Pettey, baritone Eleanor Joyce, piano

Carlos Lugo, piano

Jamison Moore, cello Eleanor Joyce, piano

Jonathan Watson, piano

Luccas Souza, clarinet

Mailyn Iribar, violin Rose Eide-Altman, piano

More's Got Talent, More Multicultural Student Programs

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the concert MORE's Got Talent, held on Wednesday, February 15, at 7:30, in the McBeth Recital Hall. This concert was held in recognition of Black History Month.