The UTM Lyric Opera Theater presented a mix of classical operas and well-known musicals at their program on Saturday, March 23 in Blankenship Recital Hall. The program consisted of a variety of operas from famous composers such as W. A. Mozart and Jacques Offenbach and well-known musicals like Fiddler on the Roof. The program was… Continue reading It takes two: Classical duos in opera and musical theater
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Bach at Martin Coffeehouse
The UTM Music Department hosted a “Bach in the Subway” performance at the Martin Coffeehouse March 22, celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach’s 334th birthday. A group of faculty members, including Dr. Elaine Harriss, professor of music, Dr. Angela Ammerman, coordinator of music education and Charles Lewis, lecturer of music, as well as community members, including Linda… Continue reading Bach at Martin Coffeehouse
Music department presents ‘Trio Sonoritas’
The UTM Music Department presented the debut performance of “Trio Sonoritas” Thursday, March 14, in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The trio is made up of Professor of Music Dr. Amy Yeung, on soprano vocals, Professor of Music Dr. Sandra Cox, on flute, and Lecturer of Piano Chan Jean on piano. They performed several pieces from… Continue reading Music department presents ‘Trio Sonoritas’
Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
CAUTION: SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD The latest installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain Marvel, hit theaters March 8. Captain Marvel is about Carol Danvers (played by Brie Larson) and her road to discovering who she is and her part in a galactic war between the Kree and the Skrull, two alien races. Before seeing… Continue reading Captain Marvel falls short of marvelous
Department of Music to host Air Force Band
UTM will continue the Allison Nelson Guest Artist Series on March 18 with a performance by the Gaudete Brass Quintet, the ensemble-in-residence at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Blankenship Recital Hall, and admission is $5 for local students and $10 for adults. UTM students… Continue reading Department of Music to host Air Force Band
Creative Corner
Jonathan Kirkland is a junior Communications major and Theatre minor from Martin. Kirkland’s interest in theater began when his parents let him watch The Phantom of the Opera. He auditioned for plays in elementary school and participated in small church plays. His love for theater really took flight after he watched West Side Story. “I… Continue reading Creative Corner
How much is too much technology?
Lecturer Merry Brown held a forum on Tuesday, March 12, discussing “The Good Life” and if we could truly be happy with the way technology is in our lives today. Brown focused on a single word throughout the forum: virtue. Virtue is defined as “having high moral standards”. Aristotle, a historical philosopher Brown mentions throughout… Continue reading How much is too much technology?
Faculty art showcases talent and expertise
The 2019 bi-annual Visual Arts Faculty Show, “Salon des Refuses”, opened March 12 and will run through April 6 in the Fine Arts Gallery. “Salon des Refuses” showcases the work of professors Dr. Windy Wang, Jason Stout, David McBeth, Lane Last, Sarah Haig, Grace Eckert and Dr. Carol Eckert. Each professor honed in on their… Continue reading Faculty art showcases talent and expertise
Percussion band brings Jamaica to the campus
Jamaica Me Happy is a percussion band that is a part of the UTM Music Department. The steel drum band performs traditional calypso and soca tunes from Trinidad and Tobago, the country from which the steel drum originated. The band also plays popular American hits, such as “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley.… Continue reading Percussion band brings Jamaica to the campus
UTM Wind Ensemble side-by-side concert with HCHS Band
The UTM Wind Ensemble was joined by the Henry County High School (HCHS) Band on Tuesday, Feb. 26, for a side-by-side concert. The evening began at the Skyhawk Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. with the Henry County High School Band under the direction of Kyle Graves. The band performed three pieces: “Symphonic Chorale for Concert Band,”… Continue reading UTM Wind Ensemble side-by-side concert with HCHS Band