Southern Wesleyan University announces 2010-11 Fine Arts Series

The Gospel of John

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

“The Gospel of John” will be presented Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on Southern Wesleyan’s campus in Central. “The Gospel of John” is a dramatic one-man presentation of the Gospel of Christ. Actor Brad Sherrill transforms the gospel into a captivating drama, presenting the entire story of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. An estimated 180,000 people worldwide have now heard an entire gospel presented live in this dramatic way. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Victor Asuncion, piano

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Pianist Victor Asuncion will perform Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Asuncion is recognized as a pianist of innate musical sensibility, fiery temperament and superb technique. He will present a program consisting of the Bach-Busoni “Chaconne,” Schumann’s “Carnaval” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” As a recitalist and concert soloist, he has appeared in major concert halls in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Turkey and the Philippines. Admission is $10. For tickets, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Music Major Instrumental Recital and Music Major Vocal Recital

Sunday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured with a variety of selections in the two music major recitals given this semester on its campus in Central. Instrumentalists will perform Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. and vocalists will perform Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Upstate Intercollegiate Choral Invitational Festival

Thursday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University will host the Upstate Intercollegiate Choral Invitational Festival at its campus in Central. Now in its eleventh year, this choral festival features various choirs from South Carolina and North Carolina. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of choral music, Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

The Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
Sunday, Nov. 14, 3 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform at Southern Wesleyan University Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center, located on the campus in Central. This elite 65-member instrumental ensemble, founded in 1946, has performed in all 50 states and 25 foreign countries for audiences totaling more than 100 million. The Soldiers’ Chorus, founded in 1957, is the vocal complement of the United States Army Field Band. The 29-member mixed choral ensemble travels throughout the nation and abroad. This is a free ticketed event. Tickets may be obtained in advance by calling (864) 644-5408. For details, go to swu.edu.

Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble Concert

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble of Southern Wesleyan University join forces to present “An Evening of Instruments.” The evening of symphonic and jazz music will be in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will combine sacred, secular, contemporary and classical literature as the ensembles kick off their fall season. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Lessons and Carols

Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University’s departments of Music and Spiritual Life combine to present the celebration of Christ’s birth through scripture and song, Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Luminaries light the way to Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central for this annual community event. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

2011

The Jazz Trumpet Project
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central will come alive with jazz Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Trumpet Project, a group of six gifted musicians from across the United States and Canada, features outstanding brass players Pat Harbison, Alex Yates and Paul Tynan, along with a powerful but sensitive rhythm section of guitarist Jeff McLaughlin, Bassist Ashley Summers and drummer Stockton Helbing. Admission is $10. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Upper Region Honor Choir
Friday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University music professor Dr. Don Campbell directs a choral clinic with more than 200 high school students from 13 different Upstate high schools during the day. The event culminates in a concert Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Amber James and Melanie Rowell Duet Recital
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University will present Amber James and Melanie Rowell performing a variety of duet selections from Bach to Broadway. Accompanied by the talented Jane Dill, they will present selections both funny and familiar. The performance will take place Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

SWU Jazz Invitational
Thursday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Invitational will take place Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. The event features many of the Upstate’s finest high school, middle school and community jazz bands. This fun, relaxing evening will conclude with SWU’s own jazz band. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

The Taradiddle Players Present “The Commedia Princess and the Pea”
Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Taradiddle Players will present “The Commedia Princess and the Pea” at Southern Wesleyan University Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Always a favorite with SWU audiences, the talented Taradiddle Players return to recreate this classic but funny fairy tale in the style of the Commedia dell’arte. Admission is $5 and is free for children under 12. For tickets or details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

“The Music Man”
Friday, March 18, 2011; Saturday, March 19, 2011; 7:30 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday, March 24 – 26, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 26, 2011; 2 p.m.
Folger Fine Arts Auditorium

Southern Wesleyan University will present “The Music Man” at Folger Fine Arts Auditorium on the campus in Central. With such unforgettable musical numbers as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Till There Was You” and “Lida Rose,” this musical will delight audience members of all ages. Performances will be March 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be an afternoon performance Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for non-SWU students and seniors and $5 for children under 12. SWU students are admitted free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Music Major Honors Recital
Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Selected Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured in this performance on Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Music Major Formal Recital
Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Southern Wesleyan University music majors are featured with a variety of selections in this performance taking place Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

SWU Wind Ensemble
Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Southern Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble will perform a variety of music and offer great entertainment Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

Masterworks Concert with the SWU Choir and Orchestra
Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Southern Wesleyan Concert Choir and Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Mass in C major” and Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzer” Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.

SWU Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The Southern Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble and vocal soloists set the mood with an enjoyable and energetic evening of swing, rock, funk and Latin music Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. This group is always a crowd pleaser! Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to swu.edu.