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Patrick Houlihan Represents Ouachita With Original Compositions, Haley Wilkerson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Two compositions by Dr. Patrick Houlihan, professor and chair of music theory, composition and music industry at Ouachita Baptist University, recently were presented at national and regional conferences.

“Snoqualmie Passages” for alto saxophone and piano was selected to be presented at the joint national conference of the College Music Society and the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors held last fall in Santa Fe, N.M. It was performed in historic St. Francis Auditorium by two Ouachita faculty members, Dr. Lei Cai, professor of music, on piano and Dr. Caroline Taylor, professor of music, on saxophone.

Allan Bateman In A Senior Composition Recital, Allan Bateman

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Allan Bateman. This recital took place on March 18, 2015, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Recital.

Joel Coleman In A Senior Composition Recital, Joel Coleman

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Joel Coleman. This recital took place on April 11, 2013, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Jon Sanders In A Senior Composition Recital, Jon Sanders

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Jon Sanders. This recital took place on May 1, 2012, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Tyler Kemp In A Senior Composition Recital, Tyler Kemp

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition of Tyler Kemp. This recital took place on April 12, 2012, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Christina Joy Wood In A Senior Composition Recital, Christina Joy Wood

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for senior composition recital of Christina Joy Wood. This recital took place on February 6, 2012, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Sarah Elizabeth Wood In A Senior Composition Recital, Sarah Elizabeth Wood

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Sarah Elizabeth Wood. This recital took place on October 10, 2011, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Matthew Lewis In A Senior Composition Recital, Matthew Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital. This recital took place on November 8, 2004, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

James Cheng In A Senior Composition Recital, James Cheng

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of James Cheng. This recital took place on April 24, 2000, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

John Alexander Dribus In A Senior Composition Recital, John Alexander Dribus

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of John Alexander Dribus. This recital took place on October 28, 1999, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

David C. Snethen In A Senior Composition Recital, David C. Snethen

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of David C. Snethen. This recital took place on March 10, 1997, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Ki Peppers In A Senior Composition Recital, Ki Peppers

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Ki Peppers. This recital took place on May 1, 1994, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Lee Barnett And Steven Bryant In A Joint Senior Composition Recital, Lee Barnett, Steven Bryant

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the joint senior composition recital of Lee Barnett and Steven Bryant. This recital took place on April 14, 1994, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Leisa Ann Arnett And Cynthia Jean Miles In A Joint Senior Composition Recital, Leisa Ann Arnett, Cynthia Jean Miles

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Leisa Ann Arnett and Cynthia Jean Miles. Trumpet players Cameron Hedrick, Mike Spraggins, and Kristi Hart, and horn players Christi Watts, Ki Peppers, and Cynthia Miles; pianist Cindy Burks; mezzo-soprano Kristi Pettit, flutist Christine Carter; and tympani player Keith Mayfield and the OBU Ensemble conducted by David O. DeArmond assisted Miles. Pianist Jonathan Gary and flutist Julia Legge; tenor Keith Percefull; and organist Russell Hodges assisted Arnett. This recital took place on April 14, 1992, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Twenty-Sixth Annual Student-Faculty Symposium Of Contemporary Music, Ouachita Singers, David Dearmond, Ouachita Concert Band, Craig Hamilton

Faculty Performances

This is the program for the twenty-sixth annual student-faculty symposium of contemporary music held on April 9, 1990, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The Ouachita Singers, conducted by David DeArmond, and the Ouachita Concert Band, directed by Craig Hamilton, performed.

Diane O'Nale In A Senior Composition Recital And Robin O'Neel In A Senior Voice Recital, Diane O'Nale, Robin O'Neel, Kristi Wood, Arlene O'Neel

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Diane O'Nale and senior voice recital of soprano, Robin O'Neel, accompanied by pianists Kristi Wood and Arlene O'Neel. The recital was held on March 26, 1990, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Joe Scott Shell And Shaun Walvoord In A Senior Composition Recital, Joe Scott Shell, Shaun Walvoord

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Joe Scott Shell and Shaun Walvoord. The recital was held on February 19, 1990, in Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Sandra Merkey And Carole Ann Cook In A Joint Senior Composition Recital, Sandra Merkey, Carole Ann Cook

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program of the joint senior composition recital of Sandra Merkey and Carole Ann Cook. Several assisted in the performance, including the OBU Handbell Choir directed by Russell Hodges, pianist Shaun Walvoord, mezzo-soprano Beth Spencer and accompanist Faron Wilson, trumpet player Jim Lloyd and pianist Russell Hodges, alto Carol Thompson and accompanist Philip Ingalls, the OBU Band directed by Craig Hamilton. This recital took place on April 19, 1988, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Twenty-Second Annual Student-Faculty Symposium Of Contemporary Music, Francis Mcbeth

Faculty Performances

This is the program for the twenty-second annual student-faculty symposium of contemporary music held on April 15, 1986, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Various students and faculty performed original pieces composed for the recital.

Roger O'Neel In A Senior Composition Recital And Matt Porter In A Senior Voice Recital, Roger O'Neel, Matt Porter

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Roger O'Neel and the senior voice recital of baritone Matt Porter. Pianist Sherry Hendrickson accompanied Porter. This recital took place on April 30, 1985, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Hall.

Michael Brown And Anthony Smith In A Senior Composition Recital, Michael Brown, Anthony Smith

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Michael Brown and Anthony Smith. The OBU Trombone Choir, organist Russell Hodges, violinist Candace Burton, and pianists Dr. William Trantham, Mary Alice Chambers, Bryant Moxley, and Gene Trantham performed the pieces composed by Brown and Smith. The recital took place on April 2, 1984, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

David Collins And Brett Perry In A Joint Recital, David Collins, Brett Perry

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the joint recital of senior composter David Collins and junior percussionist and senior composer Brett Perry. Mr. Collins was assisted by the OBU Brass Choir, the OBU Percussion Ensemble, and the OBU Flute Ensemble. Mr. Perry was assisted by Jamie Fowler, Paula McKinley, Kimberly Wright, Dan Beard, Carlos Ichter, Lori Reeves, Janine Reeves. Both Mr. Collins and Mr. Perry were assisted by the OBU Band. This recital took place on April 4, 1983, in the Mabee Fine Arts Auditorium.

Jerry Wilson In A Senior Composition Recital, Jerry Wilson

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Jerry Wilson. This recital took place on May 2, 1982, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Kirk Bullington In A Senior Composition Recital, Kirk Bullington

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Kirk Bullington. This recital took place on April 30, 1982, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Kent Sweatman In Senior Composition Recital, Kent Sweatman

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Kent Sweatman. The OBU Chamber Singers, the OBU Brass Choir, and Lee Ann Satterwhite assisted the performance. This recital took place on April 29, 1982, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

David L. Jackson In A Senior Composition Recital, David L. Jackson

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program senior composition recital of David L. Jackson. The OBU Trombone Ensemble, pianist Twyla Roach, the OBU Concert Band, the OBU Flute Ensemble, and the Ouachita Singers performed the compositions by Jackson. This recital took place on April 7, 1981, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Rebecca Danner In A Senior Composition Recital, Rebecca Danner

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Rebecca Danner. The Ouachtia Singers, Ouachita Flute Ensemble, and soprano Julie Hendrix, pianist LaJuana Terrell, flutist Betty Wesson, and oboist Shannon Scott assisted the performance. In addition, the Ouachita Handbell Ringers directed by Russell Hodges, and the Ouachita University Concert Band performed. This recital took place on April 15, 1980, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Stephen Hill In A Senior Composition Recital, Stephen Hill

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior composition recital of Stephen Hill. Pianist Brad Hunnicutt, the Ouachita Flute Ensemble, the Ouachita Chamber Singers directed by Dr. Thomas Bolton, and the Ouachita Concert Band directed by Mr. Marvin Lawson performed the pieces. The recital took place on April 1, 1980, in the Mabee Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Third Annual Student Faculty Symposium Of Contemporary Music, Ouachita Choir, Ouachita Band, Ouachita Winds

Faculty Performances

This is the program for the third annual student-faculty symposium of contemporary music held on April 10-11, 1967, in Mitchell Auditorium. In addition to a concert of original compositions by faculty and students, theory and composition faculty held a panel discussion.

My Country 'Tis Of Thee: Clark County's Bicentenial Salute To America's Religious And Patriotic Heritage, W. Francis Mcbeth

Faculty Performances

This is the program for Clark County's concert, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," held in Haygood Stadium, on April 25, 1976. It featured the combind choirs and bands of Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University, the Arkadelphia High School Choir and band, and singers from various church choirs in Clark County. Dr. W. Francis McBeth, faculty at Ouachita Baptist University and Composer-Laureate of Arkansas, presented newly composed work for the concert. The concert was sponsored by the Ross Foundation.