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Russian Nationalism: Dmitri Shostakovich, Skylar Schaffer Apr 2024

Russian Nationalism: Dmitri Shostakovich, Skylar Schaffer

Scholars Day Conference

Born in the year 1906 in St. Petersburg, Russia, was Dmitri Shostakovich. The son of a piano teacher and an engineer, Shostakovich began playing the piano early in childhood, during which he learned his love for learning music and his love for composition. Less than twenty years after his birth, Soviet control began, and by 1924 Joseph Stalin gained control over the Soviet Union. As Shostakovich rose as a composer, so did Stalinistic Russia. Soon World War II would begin, allowing Stalin and Adolf Hitler to rise higher in the midst of chaos and destruction. It was Shostokovich who stuck …

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Music Recital Program, Ouachita Baptist University Apr 2024

Music Recital Program, Ouachita Baptist University

Scholars Day Conference

The following students performed during the Scholars Day recitals (in order of appearance): tenor Logan Babel, assisted by Kristen La Madrid on piano; clarinetist Lane Dunman, assisted by Kristen La Madrid on piano; pianist Jenna Barnes; mezzo-soprano Annsley Clay, assisted by Kristen La Madrid on piano; pianist Andrew Pierce; timpani player Micah West; soprano Kieran Malmer, assisted by Susan Monroe on piano; pianists Jenna Barnes, Noah Canon, and Owen Dodd; and timpani player Carter Smith.

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Under The Sun: Songs From Ecclesiastes, Emma Kay Smith Apr 2024

Under The Sun: Songs From Ecclesiastes, Emma Kay Smith

Scholars Day Conference

Historically, artists in all spaces have gleaned inspiration from the text of the Bible in order to communicate meaningful stories. The book of Ecclesiastes is particularly rich in its images and themes, and it warrants profound creative contemplation. This project documents the process of crafting 1960s-style folk songs based on this often confounding and ever-beautiful text. This process included close, meditative listening to the works of great songwriters from the 1960s folk era such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen and culminated in the live recording of four folk songs, compiled in the demo-EP Under the Sun: Songs from Ecclesiastes. …

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Under The Sun: Songs From Ecclesiastes, Emma Kay Smith Apr 2024

Under The Sun: Songs From Ecclesiastes, Emma Kay Smith

Honors Theses

Historically, artists in all spaces have gleaned inspiration from the text of the Bible in order to communicate meaningful stories. The book of Ecclesiastes is particularly rich in its images and themes, and it warrants profound creative contemplation. This project documents the process of crafting 1960s-style folk songs based on this often confounding and ever-beautiful text. This process included close, meditative listening to the works of great songwriters from the 1960s folk era such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen and culminated in the live recording of four folk songs, compiled in the demo-EP Under the Sun: Songs from Ecclesiastes. …

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Harlem Renaissance Dedication: Jazz Band Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley, Jennifer Mitchell, Graham Scarborough Feb 2024

Harlem Renaissance Dedication: Jazz Band Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley, Jennifer Mitchell, Graham Scarborough

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the promotional poster for the concert, "Harlem Renaissance Dedication: Jazz Band Concert." The concert featured the Ouachita Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Austin Motley, and guest artists Dr. Jennifer Mitchell and Graham Scarborough. The concert took place on February 26, 2024, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

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Dr. Ryan Fogg In A Guest Artist Recital, Ryan Fogg Feb 2024

Dr. Ryan Fogg In A Guest Artist Recital, Ryan Fogg

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist recital of pianist Dr. Ryan Fogg. The recital took place on February 1, 2024, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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Singing Culture: Songs Reflecting African American Life And Culture, Jennifer K. Mitchell, Kyounghwa Molinari Jan 2024

Singing Culture: Songs Reflecting African American Life And Culture, Jennifer K. Mitchell, Kyounghwa Molinari

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the faculty recital, "Singing Culture: Songs Reflecting African American Life and Culture," presented by soprano Dr. Jennifer K. Mitchell and pianist Kyounghwa Molinari. The recital took place on January 30, 2024, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band Dec 2023

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Jazz Band concert held on December 8, 2023, at Dr. Jack's.

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Lessons & Carols, The Ouachita Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir Dec 2023

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.

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Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band Dec 2023

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.

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

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.

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Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert, Wind Ensemble, Craig Hamilton Nov 2023

Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert, Wind Ensemble, Craig Hamilton

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert, held on October 23, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Dr. Craig V. Hamilton directed the performance.

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Jazz: A Jam Session, Jazz Arkansas Ministries, Austin Motley, Kristen La Madrid, Bruce Johnston, Ryan C. Lewis Nov 2023

Jazz: A Jam Session, Jazz Arkansas Ministries, Austin Motley, Kristen La Madrid, Bruce Johnston, Ryan C. Lewis

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the Jazz Jam Session held on November 17, 2023, in Dr. Jack's Coffee House. The session featured Dr. Austin Motley on trombone, pianist Kristen La Madrid, Dr. Bruce Johnston on bass, and Dr. Ryan Lewis on drums.

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An African Celebration: A Guest Artist Recital With Erick Saoud, Erick Saoud, Percussion Ensemble Nov 2023

An African Celebration: A Guest Artist Recital With Erick Saoud, Erick Saoud, Percussion Ensemble

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist concert, "An African Celebration," held on November 15, 2023. In addition to guest artist Erick Saoud, from Toca Percussion and the Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, the OBU Percussion Ensemble also performed.

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Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley Nov 2023

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.

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Amelia Goes To The Ball:, School Of Performing Arts Nov 2023

Amelia Goes To The Ball:, School Of Performing Arts

Theatre Posters and Programs

In a laugh-out-loud musical event, this opera recounts the comedic events of the 1920s socialite, Ameilia, as she overcomes obstacles trying to attend the first ball of the social season. Students from the School of Performing Arts performed. The opera was held on November 2 and 5, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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Dr. Lei Cai In A Faculty Piano Recital, Lei Cai Oct 2023

Dr. Lei Cai In A Faculty Piano Recital, Lei Cai

Faculty Performances

This is the promotional poster for the Faculty Piano Recital featuring Dr. Lei Cai, held on October 30, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Additional performers include guests from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

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The Sound Of Silence, Ouachita Singers Oct 2023

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.

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Broken Standards, The Muses Creative Artistry Project Sep 2023

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.

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Outdoor Worship Concert, Concert Choir, Ouachita Singers Sep 2023

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.

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Tiger Tunes 2023, Ouachita Baptist University Sep 2023

Tiger Tunes 2023, Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Student Foundation Tiger Tunes

The 45th Annual Tiger Tunes Program and Poster

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Jordy Searcy In A Guest Artist Concert, Jordy Searcy Aug 2023

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.

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"Motley" Time Machine, Austin Motley Apr 2023

"Motley" Time Machine, Austin Motley

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the faculty recital, "'Motley' Time Machine," given by Dr. Austin Motley. Dr. Motley played the trombone and euphonium. Pianist Dr. Mary Chung and flautist Dr. Carols Feller accompanied the performance. The recital took place on April 26, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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I Don't Have A Clue: A First-Time Director's Guide By A First-Time Director, Isabella Owen Apr 2023

I Don't Have A Clue: A First-Time Director's Guide By A First-Time Director, Isabella Owen

Honors Theses

This thesis is a resource for a first-time director of theatre written by a first-time director. The survival guide format outlines the basics of what you need to know before you start directing.

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Destiny Diaz In A Senior Instrumental Recital, Destiny Diaz Apr 2023

Destiny Diaz In A Senior Instrumental Recital, Destiny Diaz

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior flute recital of Destiny Diaz held on April 14, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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Obu Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Caitlin Jones, Caitlin Jones, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis Apr 2023

Obu Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Caitlin Jones, Caitlin Jones, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the OBU percussion ensemble and guest artist concert. Guest artist Dr. Caitlin Jones performed on April 13, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Dr. Ryan Lewis directed the Percussion Ensemble.

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Obu Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Caitlin Jones, Caitlin Jones, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis Apr 2023

Obu Percussion Ensemble Concert With Guest Artist Dr. Caitlin Jones, Caitlin Jones, Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the OBU percussion ensemble and guest artist concert. Guest artist Dr. Caitlin Jones performed on April 13, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Dr. Ryan Lewis directed the Percussion Ensemble.

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Isabella Owen In A Senior Voice Recital, Isabella Owen Apr 2023

Isabella Owen In A Senior Voice Recital, Isabella Owen

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the senior voice recital of soprano Isabella Owen. Dr. Ian Aipperspach accompanied the performance on piano. Mr. Mac Ricks also assisted with the performance. The recital took place on April 11, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

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Lenten Liderabend: Songs Of Loss, Longing, And Hope, Liesl Mindeman Dromi, Ryan Ransdell Apr 2023

Lenten Liderabend: Songs Of Loss, Longing, And Hope, Liesl Mindeman Dromi, Ryan Ransdell

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the guest artist concert, Lenten Liederabend: Songs of Loss, Longing, and Hope, featuring soprano Liesl Mindeman Dromi and pianist Ryan Ransdell. This recital took place in April 7, 2023, in the W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall.

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Lenten Liederabend: Songs Of Loss, Longing, & Hope, Liesl Mindeman Dromi, Ryan Ransdell Apr 2023

Lenten Liederabend: Songs Of Loss, Longing, & Hope, Liesl Mindeman Dromi, Ryan Ransdell

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist concert, Lenten Liederabend: Songs of Loss, Longing, and Hope, featuring soprano Liesl Mindeman Dromi and pianist Ryan Ransdell. This recital took place on April 7, 2023, in the W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall.

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