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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.

Hot Springs' Hidden Heroes: Jim And Leander Tugerson, Chase Hartsell

Honors Colloquium

This is the poster for the honors colloquium, "Hot Spring' Hidden Heroes: Jim and Leander Tugerson," given by Chase Hartsell. The presentation took place on February 26, 2024, in the Walker Convention Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Lost Story Of Frank Jackson, Hayden Jackson

Honors Colloquium

This is the promotional poster for Hayden Jackson's Honors Colloquium, "The Lost Story of Frank Jackson: A One-Act Play," held on November 27, 2023, in Walker Room A.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Men And A Store, S. Ray Granade

Creative Works

Most accurately, we should probably call this “two men, a boy, and a store.” It features three generations of males from the same family—the father, his only son, and his first-born grandson. The store, Arkadelphia’s first “big box” discount store, Howard Brothers (colloquially known as Howard’s), sat atop the last northward hil l on Tenth Street (aka US Highway 67/AR Highway 7) and looked eastward and northeastward across its parking lot over the Caddo River and Ouachita River floodplains. The occasion arose when the father and his wife drove from Montgomery, Alabama over the course of about a dozen hours …

Deranda And The Pediatrician, S. Ray Granade

Creative Works

The winter after her tenth birthday brought the crisis with it. That crisis compounded a wretched combination of willfulness and unrecognized reality with timing. The compound meant that she might not live to be eleven— however impossible that seemed at the time.

She was a child who loved the outdoors and its beauty, but also loved order, neatness, and cleanliness. Those two loves warred within her, with the best manifestation being a penchant for interrupting her early preoccupation with making mud-pies for frequent trips indoors to wash up before returning to “cooking.” The long walkway from her first childhood home …

"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.

Scholars Day 2023 Program Of Events, Carl Goodson Honors Program

Scholars Day

This is the program of events for the 2023 Scholars Day Conference, where undergraduates across disciplines present their scholarly and creative works.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Austin Motley In A Faculty Recital, Austin Motley, Mary Chung, Carlos Feller

Faculty Performances

This is the program for the faculty recital of Dr. Austin Motley, who played the trombone and euphonium. Pianist Dr. Mary Chung and flutist Dr. Carlos Feller accompanied the performance. The recital took place on April 26, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Mika Stoltzman In A Guest Artist Recital, Mika Stoltzman

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist recital of marimbist Mika Stoltzman. The recital took place on April 3, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.