A spacious, versatile stage, finely tuned acoustics, premium lighting, custom sound-proofing and additional enhancements means a completely reimagined Terry Concert Hall has become a “game-changer” gift to students and the community, making it one of the finest facilities its size …
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“Music for a Festival” to highlight fresh acoustics of newly remodeled Terry Concert Hall
The Jacksonville University Performing Arts Series will present a free joint concert featuring the First Coast Wind Symphony and the JU Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in Terry Concert Hall on the JU campus at 2800 University …
Read More »Fiendish “Nosferatu” set to electro-acoustic wraps up Prof. Tony Steve’s three-part silent film scoring project
The classic “Nosferatu” set to amped-up electro-acoustic music performed by the JU Percussion Ensemble is the final ghastly installment of “Hearing What Wasn’t Said: The Music of Silent Film,” a three-part project by Assistant Music Professor Tony Steve to showcase …
Read More »‘The King and I’ and Michael Lomeka: Artist In Residence wins role in Broadway national revival tour
The years of practice, auditions and callbacks are paying off for professional dancer Michael Lomeka, JU Artist In Residence in the College of Fine Arts and graduate of The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
He’s won a role in the …
Read More »Contemporary works by Visual Arts masters students on display in Alexander Brest Gallery Aug. 3-24
The works of five contemporary artists in the Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts program at Jacksonville University will be on display Aug. 3-24 in the Alexander Brest Gallery on campus, with an opening reception for the MFA program …
Read More »Fine Arts Dean Dr. Henry Rinne rekindles the flame with new documentary on barrier-breaking jazz great Alphonso Trent
When he first dropped the needle on the vinyl more than three decades ago, Dr. Henry Rinne thought he was hearing the sophisticated jazz arrangements and rhythms of Duke Ellington. Or Count Basie. Or some other Big Band giant out …
Read More »‘Ferocious optimism’: Chancellor Emerita Fran Kinne’s life celebrated at 99th birthday party
They came by the hundreds, from as far as London, to honor their mentor, muse and inspiration, and to celebrate the start of her 100th year. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community gathered on Sunday, May 22, in Swisher …
Read More »‘Made in America’ celebrates Bernstein, Thompson at concert this Sunday by Wind Ensemble and Choirs
The Jacksonville University Performing Arts Series will present the JU Choirs and Wind Ensemble in concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, in Terry Concert Hall on the JU campus at 2800 University Blvd. North.
The program, titled “Made …
Read More »Prof. Brian Frus’ dazzling outfall of glass sheds light on JU-community partnership
With a baby on the way, classes to teach and students to mentor, Assistant Professor of Glass Brian Frus had to get creative after being offered a plum commission by Hobnob restaurant, a soon-to-open heavy-hitter in the quest to make …
Read More »Uplifting musical “Children of Eden” tackles age-old family issues through Genesis
“Children of Eden,” an inspirational, foot-stomping musical that takes a look at timeless conflicts between parents and children through the prism of the Bible’s story of Genesis, opens March 3 for a two-weekend run at Swisher Theater on the JU …
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