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JOIN US THIS SEASON for a talented array of performances from faculty and students to international artists. Samford Arts venues will brim with new productions, music, theatre, opera, dance and worship opportunities.

Our students and faculty are reaching audiences beyond the Samford stages, from a reading of professor Mark Castle's play in London's Houses of Parliament to conducting opera workshops throughout Birmingham. Ensembles are traveling the globe performing, and students are impacting communities through mission outreach.

Samford’s campus is buzzing with new students, facilities and energy to strengthen our commitment to innovative learning and core values supporting our Christian faith. With the support of the John and Rosemary Brown Family Foundation, the School of the Arts is excited to roll out a new curriculum this fall. This academic experience incorporates a multi-dimensional path for our students to be more collaborative, entrepreneurial and professionally fit. We invite you to be a part of Samford Arts and see how we are preparing today’s artist to shape tomorrow’s world by inspiring artistry and faith.

Joseph Hopkins, D.M.Dean and Professor, School of the Arts

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Tonight at the Wright

Davis Architects Guest Artist Series

Art and Design

Theatre and Dance Performances

Opera Events

Faculty Performances

Student Performances Academy of the Arts Recitals

Music and Worship

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2017–18 Samford Arts Calendar

The School of the Arts presents a musical theatre blockbuster starring David Phelps in the Wright Center. The cast includes Samford theatre students, local children and professionals. Based on the story of Genesis, from musical theatre greats Stephen Schwartz and John Caird comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith . . . not to mention centuries of unresolved family business. Adam, Eve, Noah and the Father who created them deal with headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children.

DAVID PHELPS Over the greater part of the last two decades, David's artistry has grown to echo off the walls of Carnegie Hall, and vibrate the chandeliers in the White House and in countless halls and churches around the world. His masterful melodies have been turned into critically-acclaimed solo offerings, award-winning Gaither Vocal Band CDs and Gold and Platinum Gaither "Homecoming" collections. The School of the Arts is delighted to welcome him to our stages and appreciates the support of John and Marsha Floyd in underwriting his performance.

2017–18 Season

featuring David Phelps

Children of Eden is part of the Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series. To learn more about the 2017-18 series events, turn to page 9.

whose performance is underwritten byJohn and Marsha FloydApril 26–28, 7:30 p.m.April 29, 2:30 p.m. Wright Center

samford.edu/arts

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GAITHER VOCAL BANDSept. 8, 7 p.m., Wright Center

A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the

best-loved voices in gospel music . . . it's a must see celebration. Hosted by Bill Gaither and the Gaither

Vocal Band, it will leave you encouraged, grateful and smiling. Tickets available at

premierproductionstickets.com/buy?854. . .

THREE ON A STRINGSept. 28, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Celebrating 46 years in the entertainment business, virtuoso musicians and comedians Jerry Ryan, Bobby

Horton, Brad Ryan and Andy Meginniss have performed with Red Skelton, Barbara Mandrell, Jeff Foxworthy, George Lindsey, Ray Stevens and many more. They come to Samford this fall to help us kick off the new

school year and welcome new students and their families to Birmingham.

HARRY POTTER IN CONCERTcopresented with Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Red Diamond SuperPOPS!Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Audiences will relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone shown in high-definition on a 40-foot

screen while hearing the Alabama Symphony Orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score. Tickets at

alabamasymphony.org. . . .

ASHLEY CAMPBELL Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Known for her work alongside her father, legendary music artist Glen Campbell, Ashley has developed her own sound and enthusiastic following. Banjo and guitar

player, singer and songwriter, Ashley has talent that matches the genius legacy of her family. During the concert, Ashley shares stories and images from her childhood and her time performing with her father.

Her hit song, "Remembering," is a tribute from loving daughter to beloved Dad.

. . .CHRISTMAS WITH ACT OF CONGRESS copresented with Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Red Diamond SuperPOPS!Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Wright Center

The all acoustic “progressive bluegrass” group Act of Congress was selected as the 2016 artist for “Keep

Alabama Beautiful,” and was voted Birmingham's Best Band for 2016 by Birmingham magazine and AL.com.

Tickets at alabamasymphony.org.

HARD TRAVELIN’ WITH WOODYwritten and performed by Randy Noojin

Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Wright CenterHop a box car through the Dustbowl with Woody

Guthrie and commune with the spirit, stories and songs of America's iconic folksinger, saint-of-the-workingman

and poet-of-the-people in this critically acclaimed, award-winning multimedia solo show packed with

Woody's spirit, music and artworks. . . .

SOZO CHILDREN’S CHOIRApril 5, 7 p.m., Wright Center

The Sozo Children's Choir includes 25 Ugandans sharing cultural singing and dancing with authentic African

instruments. In May 2010, Sozo Children began with 17 children and now gives care to 121 children providing shelter, clothing, education, nutrition and medical and

emotional needs. “Sozo” is a Greek term meaning to save or rescue, both spiritually and physically. These children

are being raised in Christ in their culture by Ugandan Christian adults to become future leaders of Uganda.

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VADYM KHOLODENKO copresented with the Fletcher and Nell Morris Piano Competition

Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition gold medalist, Vadym Kholodenko has emerged as one of the most musically dynamic and

technically gifted performers of his generation, heraldedfor interpretations that are "impeccable, tasteful and vibrant, and also

something more: imaginative." (Cleveland Plain Dealer). . .

JAMIE BARTONsponsored by Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith and copresented with

Birmingham Chamber Music Society and Opera Birmingham

Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Grammy nominee American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has been described by The Guardian as "a great artist, no question, with an

imperturbable steadiness of tone, and a nobility of utterance that invites comparison not so much with her contemporaries as with mid-20th

century greats such as Kirsten Flagstad." She has claimed virtually all of the highest awards in the world of opera including the Beverly Sills Artist Award, Richard Tucker Award, Cardiff Singer of the World and was the

winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTERVIENNA TO HOLLYWOOD

copresented with Birmingham Chamber Music Society


The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) is one of 11 constituents of the largest performing arts complex in the world, Lincoln

Center for the Performing Arts. Vienna to Hollywood features five exceptional musicians: Wu Qian and Juho Pohjonen (piano); Danbi Um

and Sean Lee (violin); and Mihai Marica (cello) performing Schubert: Fantasie in F-minor for Piano, Four Hands, D. 940, Op. 103,

Schubert: Fantasy in C-major for Violin and Piano, D. 934, Op. 159, and Korngold: Suite for Piano Left Hand, Two Violins, and Cello, Op. 23.

. . .SŌ PERCUSSION


March 20, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Sō Percussion is a percussion-based music organization that creates and presents new collaborative works to adventurous and curious audiences and educational initiatives to engaged students. With innovative multi-

genre original productions, sensational interpretations of modern classics, and an “exhilarating blend of precision and anarchy, rigor and bedlam,” (The New Yorker), Sō Percussion has redefined the scope and role of the

modern percussion ensemble.

$10 student • $30 reserved


Davis Architects GUEST ARTIST SERIES

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GUEST EXHIBITIONSBETWEEN THE SHADOW AND THE LIGHT: AN EXHIBITION OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA

Sept. 4–Oct. 3Sept. 12, 5:30–7 p.m., Reception prior to the

School of the Arts faculty galaSept. 19, 6 p.m., Artists panel discussion in partnership

with anima: the Center for Worship and the Arts, Bolding Studio

7:15 p.m., Reception, Art Gallery

In 2013, ten American artists and ten African artists participated in the R5 Creative Seminar in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. This diverse exhibition by these 20 artists reflects their reactions to the cultural

exchange and issues discussed at the seminar. The exhibition has traveled the United States extensively the

past two years, and makes its only stop in Alabama for the exhibition at Samford. Two of the featured artists in this exhibition are Samford Arts faculty Joe Cory and Larry

Thompson.

THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION: AN EXHIBITION BY ROB MCCLURKAN

Oct. 16–Nov. 11Nov. 9, 4–5:30 p.m., Closing reception and artist's talk

Nov. 11, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Special gallery hours for homecoming

Samford alum Rob McClurkan exhibits his work in book illustration. His recent work focuses on children's book illustration, including the recent publication, Aw, Nuts!

FROM SKETCH TO STAGE: A RETROSPECTIVE OF THEATRE

DESIGN BY ERIC OLSONJan. 22–Feb. 21

Feb. 1, 4–5:30 p.m., Designer's reception and gallery talk

Eric Olson served the Samford University community as theatre faculty and designer for 41 years. Honoring Eric's

recent retirement, the art department in partnership with the Department of Theatre and Dance presents a

retrospective of Olson's design work, exhibiting the process from initial sketch to finished stage.

STUDENT EVENTSGRADUATING SENIOR EXHIBITION

Dec. 11–16Dec. 16, Reception for graduates following

commencement

This exhibit features the senior projects of art department graduates in fine arts and graphic design.

. . .ANNUAL STUDENT JURIED

ART AND DESIGN SHOW sponsored by Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman

April 3–24April 24, 4–5:30 p.m., Closing reception

and awards ceremony

This annual exhibition highlights work by art and design students at Samford. The closing ceremony will serve as the Division of Art and Design awards banquet awarding

juror's awards of merit to exhibiting artists as well as academic awards.

. . .GRADUATING SENIOR EXHIBITION

sponsored by Steve and Debby HeitzkeMay 7–12

May 12, Reception for graduates following commencement

This exhibit features the senior projects of art department

graduates in fine arts and graphic design.

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SAMFORD ART GALLERYMonday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Swearingen Hall, free admission

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EMMA TAYLOR THEATRE FOR YOUTH SERIES HOW I BECAME A PIRATE

by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman

Sept. 29-30, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for

an expert digger to join their crew. The whole family will love this swashbuckling adventure!

Sept. 28, FirstNight An invitation-only event for Alabama families and children in need. Invitees include Alabama Baptist

Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Birmingham and Lovelady Center.

SAMFORD AND SAMFORD'S THE JUNGLE BOOK Feb 15-16, 7:30 p.m.,

Virginia Samford Theatre, 1116 26th St. S.Based on Rudyard Kipling's books and adapted by

alumna Kendra Ball, this play is a new telling of what it means to grow up.

. . .ADDITIONAL EVENTSTEN-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL

Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m.Harrison Theatre, free admission

ONE ACT FESTIVAL May 5, 2:30 p.m.

Harrison Theatre and Bolding Studio, free admission

Theatre and Dance

MICHAEL J. AND MARY ANNE FREEMAN THEATRE AND DANCE SERIESTRUE WEST BY SAM SHEPARD

Nov. 2, 4, 10, 7:30 p.m.Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m., Bolding Studio

This Tony-nominated masterpiece is a modern American classic, exploring

themes of sibling rivalry, art as commerce and what it means to "be a man." Like a runaway train, this dark comedy about two brothers and their mutual resentment takes audiences on a thrill ride into the dark side of

the human psyche, with laughs and unexpected moments of revelation along the way.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART BY BETH HENLEYNov. 3, 9, 11, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., Bolding StudioWinner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize,

Crimes of the Heart is a warm-hearted, irreverent and hilarious Southern Gothic drama

that tells the story of three young Mississippi sisters each betrayed by their passions. With

humanity and humor, this play tells the story of the Magrath family collectively dealing with their past and coming to terms with their individuality.

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MUSICAL THEATRE CABARETFeb. 2–3, 7:30 p.m., Bolding Studio

An evening of music, dance and theatre entertainment.

DANCE CONCERTFeb. 23-24, 7:30 p.m., Harrison TheatreSamford University’s dance company will present new works and favorites from our

repertoire in the annual spring dance concert.. . .

CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLEBY BERTOLT BRECHT

March 22-24, 7:30 p.m., March 25, 2:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

Set against a backdrop of conflict and turmoil, Bertolt Brecht’s thrilling and revolutionary play follows a young girl who

makes the biggest decision of her life . . . to take a child and run, or leave him behind to face the fury of a civil war. Based on a Chinese parable,

Brecht’s masterwork about the conflict between law and justice asks profound questions about who is right and wrong in complex situations.

. . .CHILDREN OF EDEN

April 26-28, 7:30 p.m., April 29, 2:30 p.m.Wright Center

This musical theatre extravaganza stars David Phelps and a cast of students, professionals and area children. Based on the story of Genesis,

from musical theatre greats Stephen Schwartz and John Caird comes a joyous

and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith. Adam, Eve, Noah and the Father who created them

deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children.

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FACULTY GALAsponsored by Patty McDonald

Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall . . .

FACULTY RECITAL: BRAD DIAMOND, TENOR

Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall . . .

FACULTY RECITAL:DEMONDRAE THURMAN, EUPHONIUM

Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall . . .

FACULTY RECITAL:KRISTIN KENNING, SOPRANOFeb. 6, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

SAMFORD STRING QUARTETendowed by the Wilton H. Bunch FamilyFeb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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FACULTY RECITAL: BRIAN VILIUNAS, CLARINET

March 6, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall. . .

FACULTY RECITAL:KATHRYN FOUSE, PIANO

sponsored by Howard and Ann HoltMarch 27, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall


DR. CHANDLER ANDJANE PARIS SMITH

OPERA SERIES

HANSEL AND GRETEL BY ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

A favorite Christmas opera based on the Grimm brothers' classic story of two hungry children lost in an enchanted forest who are lured to a mouthwatering candy house where they must outwit a crafty witch! A touching show with

familiar melodies, full orchestra, beautiful costumes and a stunning set designed by artist

Eric Olson. $10 student, $20 general admission. . .

OPERA WORKSHOP April 13-14, 7:30 p.m.

Bolding Studio, free admission

Music PERFORMANCES

FACULTY PERFORMANCES

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JAZZ BAND Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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WIND ENSEMBLENov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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BELLS OF BUCHANAN AND JAZZ BAND CONCERT

Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall. . .

HONOR BAND CONCERT Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m., Wright Center

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DIVISION OF MUSIC HONORS RECITALsponsored by Patty McDonald

April 5, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall. . .

JAZZ BANDApril 10, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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WIND ENSEMBLEApril 12, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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CHAMBER ENSEMBLEApril 19, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

PATTY McDONALD ORCHESTRA SERIES

SAMFORD ORCHESTRAOct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall


April 17, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall. . .

STEVEN AND GENA VINYARD CHORAL SERIES

UNIVERSITY CHORALE AND A CAPPELLA CHOIR

sponsored by Vestavia "Mafia"Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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CHORAL VESPERS: LESSONS AND CAROLS

Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel. . .

BELLS OF BUCHANAN AND A CAPPELLA CHOIR

May 1, 7:30 p.m. Brock Recital Hall

GUEST ARTISTSTAMI LEE HUGHES, VIOLIN AND

BYRON SEAN, PIANOsponsored by Howard and Ann Holt

Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Brock Recital HallThe Legacy Show is a multimedia concert of music by

African American composers.

MARCHING BULLDOGSOur Marching Bulldogs will perform at all home football

games in Seibert StadiumAug. 31Sept. 7

Sept. 30Oct. 28Nov. 11Nov. 18

Our Pep Band will entertain at manyof our home basketball games.

ACADEMY OF THE ARTSACADEMY OF THE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

RECITAL Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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PREP STARSMay 5, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall

PERFORMANCESStudent

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CHORAL VESPERSInspired by the ancient practice of monastic prayer, the Samford Choral Vespers Series is led by the A

Cappella Choir.

A CAPPELLA CHOIR

Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m.Choral Vespers: Family Weekend

. . .Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Choral Vespers. . .

Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m.Choral Vespers: Homecoming Weekend

. . .Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m.

Choral Vespers: Lessons and Carols. . .

Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m.Choral Vespers

. . .March 30, 12 p.m.

Choral Vespers: Good Friday. . .

April 27, 5:30 p.m.Choral Vespers

WORSHIP EXCHANGECelebrating its fifth year, anima: the Center for Worship and the Arts sponsors the Samford University Worship Exchange each semester, which features guest artists and lecturers on the Samford campus as well as the

greater Birmingham area. anima is made possible through the generous support of C.I.O.S. Foundation Inc., Lilly

Endowment and Bobby and Lynda Little.

Ragan Courtney and Cynthia ClawsonSept. 5, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room*

. . .An Evening of Worship with Ragan Courtney

and Cynthia ClawsonSept. 6, 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 2209 Lakeshore Dr.. . .

Sandra Van OpstalSept. 12, 10 a.m., Wright Center

11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room*. . .

Between the Shadow and the Light: An Exhibition Out of South Africa

Sept. 19, 6 p.m., Artists panel discussion, Bolding Studio7:15 p.m., Reception, Art Gallery

. . .Singing with Heaven! The Annual Samford Hymn SingOct. 1, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2209 Lakeshore Dr.

Composer Robert Sirota ResidencyOct. 24-26

. . .Zac Hicks

Feb. 20, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room*

. . .David Phelps, Tenor

April 24, 10 a.m., Wright Center11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room*

WAE // WORSHIP ARTS ENSEMBLE

2017-18 celebrates the inaugural year of WAE [pronounced “way”]. WAE is a versatile ensemble that

performs worship arts of different styles and traditions in service to the church.

Fall ConcertNov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Spring ConcertApril 3, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

ANIMATEJune 25-29, 2018

Animate is a five-day summer program in worship leadership for teenagers and their adult mentors.

It is sponsored by anima: the Center for Worship andthe Arts on the Samford campus each summer.

*$10/person, email [email protected] for reservation

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ALABAMA BALLET205-322-4300, alabamaballet.org

George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerDec. 8-10, 15-17

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ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

205-975-2787, alabamasymphony.org

Concertmaster and FriendsOct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Harry Potter in ConcertOct. 20, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Tribute to Marvin HamlischNov. 10, 8 p.m., Wright Center

Christmas with Act of CongressDec. 1, 7 p.m., Wright Center

We are the ChampionsJan. 20, 8 p.m., Wright Center

Birmingham Does BroadwayFeb. 17, 8 p.m., Wright Center

BIRMINGHAM ART MUSIC ALLIANCE

artmusic.org

Birmingham New Music Festival featuring the BAMA Players

Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall. . .

BIRMINGHAM BOYS CHOIR205-767-9219, birminghamboyschoir.com

ConcertSept. 10, 4 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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BIRMINGHAM CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

205-726-2853, birminghamchambermusicsociety.org

American Chamber Players Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

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BIRMINGHAM MUSIC CLUBbirminghammusicclub.org

Maestro Goes Around the World Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Wright Center

OPERA BIRMINGHAM205-322-6737, operabirmingham.org

Catch a Rising StarOct. 29, 2:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Sounds of the SeasonDec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Romeo and JulietMarch 23, 7:30 p.m., Wright CenterMarch 25, 2:30 p.m., Wright Center

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SUPERJAZZ205-254-2731, superjazzbirmingham.wordpress.com

PerformancesSept. 24, Dec. 3, Feb. 25, May 6

3 p.m., Brock Recital Hall


Birmingham ARTS AT SAMFORD

1. LESLIE S. WRIGHT FINE ARTS CENTERThe 2,500-seat Wright Center is a classic proscenium theatre, built over two levels but designed so that no seat is more than 150 feet from the stage. It features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems to support world-class performances. Recent additions include HD projector and screen, rigging, concessions, and overall painting and lobby refurbishment.

2. BROCK RECITAL HALLThis beautiful performance hall seats 300 and is home to the Davis Architects Guest Artist Series, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster and Friends Series, the Birmingham Chamber Music Society, and numerous faculty and student performances throughout the year. With adjustable acoustics, the hall is ideal for ensemble concerts, one-act operas and theatre productions.

3. HARRISON THEATRESteeped in over 40 years of theatre history at Samford, Harrison Theatre is a 288-seat proscenium-thrust design with a 33-foot revolve. It hosts student productions of dance, opera and theatre, and is home to the Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series, and the Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series.

4. BOLDING STUDIOBolding Studio, a versatile 150-seat space, is used for music recitals, musical theatre revues and theatre productions.

5. SAMFORD ART GALLERYThe gallery is home to exhibits throughout the year featuring works of students, faculty and guest artists. Located in Swearingen Hall, the gallery is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and is free to the public.

6. ART LOFTSThe newly opened Art Lofts is an expansive and modern educational space for visual arts faculty and students in sculpture, ceramics, painting, design and drawing. The open and bright interior features an atrium connecting two levels of classrooms, small studios, large workrooms and office space.

7. INTERIOR DESIGN SUITE Interior architecture students have a new 3,500-square-foot creative studio that includes offices, a design studio, project review area and conference space. This suite allows interaction and mentoring among students.

8. DANCE STUDIOSTwo new studios are now available to the Samford Dance Company in Seibert Hall. These first on-campus dance studios make the dance program even more accessible to all students. The rehearsal studios are named in memory of former Samford student and adjunct choreographer Julie Averett Phillips.

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JANUARY 2018 Honor Band Concert

Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m., Wright Center

From Sketch to Stage: A Retrospective of Theatre Design by Eric Olson

Jan. 22–Feb. 21, Feb. 1, 4–5:30 p.m., Designer’s reception, Art Gallery

Faculty Recital: Demondrae Thurman, Euphonium

Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Hard Travelin’ with Woodywritten and performed by Randy Noojin

Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Wright Center

FEBRUARY 2018 Davis Architects Guest Artist Series

presents Jamie Bartonsponsored by Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith and copresented with Birmingham

Chamber Music Society and Opera Birmingham


Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series presents

Musical Theatre CabaretFeb. 2–3, 7:30 p.m., Bolding Studio

Faculty Recital: Kristin Kenning, SopranoFeb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Brock Recital Hall

Samford String Quartetendowed by the Wilton H. Bunch FamilyFeb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Zac HicksFeb. 20, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall

11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room

Davis Architects Guest Artist Series presents Chamber Music Society of

Lincoln Centercopresented with Birmingham

Chamber Music SocietyFeb. 22, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

A Cappella Choir Choral VespersFeb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel


Dance ConcertFeb. 23-24, 7:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

Patty McDonald Orchestra Series presents Samford Orchestra


MARCH 2018 Faculty Recital: Brian Viliunas, ClarinetMarch 6, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Davis Architects Guest Artist Series presents Sō Percussion




Caucasian Chalk CircleMarch 22-24, 7:30 p.m.,

March 25, 2:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

Faculty Recital: Kathryn Fouse, Pianosponsored by Howard and Ann Holt


A Cappella Choir Choral Vespers:Good Friday

March 30, 12 p.m., Hodges Chapel

APRIL 2018 Worship Arts Ensemble Spring Concert

April 3, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Annual Student Juried Art and Design Show

sponsored by Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman

April 3–24, April 24, 4–5:30 p.m., Closing reception and awards ceremony,

Art Gallery

Sozo Children’s ChoirApril 5, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Division of Music Honors Recitalsponsored by Patty McDonald


Samford Jazz BandApril 10, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Samford Wind EnsembleApril 12, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris SmithOpera Series presents Opera Workshop April 13-14, 7:30 p.m., Bolding Studio



Chamber EnsembleApril 19, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

David Phelps, TenorApril 24, 10 a.m., Wright Center

11 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room


Children of EdenApril 26-28, 7:30 p.m., April 29, 2:30

p.m., Wright Center

A Cappella Choir Choral VespersApril 27, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel

MAY 2018

Steven and Gena Vinyard Choral Series presents Bells of Buchanan and

A Cappella ChoirMay 1, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Academy of the Arts Prep StarsMay 5, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall

One Act Festival May 5, 2:30 p.m.,

Harrison Theatre and Bolding Studio

Graduating Senior Exhibitionsponsored by Steve and Debby Heitzke

May 7–12, May 12, Reception for graduates following commencement, Art Gallery


SEPTEMBER 2017 Between the Shadow and the Light: An

Exhibition Out of South AfricaSept. 4-Oct. 3

Sept. 12, 5:30-7 p.m., ReceptionSept. 19, 6 p.m., Artists panel discussion,

Bolding Studio7:15 p.m., Reception, Art Gallery in

partnership with anima: the Center for Worship and the Arts

Ragan Courtney and Cynthia ClawsonSept. 5, 10 a.m., Brock Recital Hall 11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room

An Evening of Worship with Ragan Courtney and Cynthia Clawson

Sept. 6, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church2209 Lakeshore Dr.

Gaither Vocal BandSept. 8, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Sandra Van OpstalSept. 12, 10 a.m., Wright Center11:30 a.m., Lunch, Howard Room

Faculty Galasponsored by Patty McDonald

Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Academy of the Arts Scholarship Recital Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Faculty Recital: Brad Diamond, Tenor Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series presents How I Became a Pirate

Sept. 28, FirstNight (invitation only)Sept. 29-30, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m.,

Harrison Theatre

Three on a StringSept. 28, 7 p.m., Wright Center

A Cappella Choir Choral Vespers: Family Weekend

Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel

OCTOBER 2017 Singing with Heaven! The Annual Samford

Hymn SingOct. 1, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church

2209 Lakeshore Dr.



Davis Architects Guest Artist Series presents Vadym Kholodenko

in conjunction with the Fletcher and Nell Morris Piano Competition


The Art of Illustration: An Exhibition by Rob McClurkan

Oct. 16–Nov. 11, Nov. 9, 4–5:30 p.m., Closing reception, Art Gallery

Guest Artists Tami Lee Hughes and Byron Sean

sponsored by Howard and Ann Holt Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Steven and Gena Vinyard Choral Series presents University Chorale and

A Cappella Choir sponsored by Vestavia "Mafia"


Harry Potter in Concertcopresented with the Alabama Symphony

OrchestraOct. 20, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Samford Jazz Band Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Robert Sirota ResidencyOct. 24-26

A Cappella Choir Choral VespersOct. 27, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel

NOVEMBER 2017 Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series presents

True WestNov. 2, 4, 10, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m., Bolding Studio

Ashley Campbell Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Wright Center


Crimes of the HeartNov. 3, 9, 11, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., Bolding Studio

Samford Wind EnsembleNov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

A Cappella Choir Choral Vespers: Homecoming Weekend

Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel

Patty McDonald Orchestra Series presentsSamford Orchestra

Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Worship Arts Ensemble Fall ConcertNov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris SmithOpera Series presents Hansel and Gretel

Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., Harrison Theatre

DECEMBER 2017 Christmas with Act of Congress

copresented with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Dec. 1, 7 p.m., Wright Center

Bells of Buchanan and Jazz Band ConcertDec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall

Steven and Gena Vinyard Choral Series presents A Cappella Choir Choral Vespers:

Lessons and CarolsDec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Hodges Chapel

Ten-Minute Play FestivalDec. 9, 2:30 p.m.Harrison Theatre

Graduating Senior ExhibitionDec. 11–16, Dec. 16, Reception for

graduates following commencement, Art Gallery

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