“All the world’s a stage!” This famous quote is the beginning phrase of a monologue from William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. At Ouachita Baptist University, that stage is full of actors, musicians and artists who are presenting, performing and entertaining throughout the year.

Ouachita is excited to present its second year of the Arts Series. The past year has seen a remarkable display of artistic endeavors by Ouachita students, faculty and guest artists as well as world-renowned artists who were brought in to entertain and amaze our audiences. This year will be even better with appearances by the internationally-recognized Canadian Brass and the sensational group iLuminate, featured on America’s Got Talent. The Art Series will also host a variety of visiting art exhibits and individual musical performances. Ouachita’s School of Fine Arts will add its own wide array of musical concerts, recitals and opera productions; plays, musicals, dramas; and both faculty and senior art exhibits. You can find more information on these events at www.obu.edu/finearts or by following us on Facebook.

Whether you are visiting us as a member of the Friends of Fine Arts or just for a single event, your presence and partnership are invaluable. I hope you will join us for an exciting year of artistic excellence as we bring “the world to our stage!”

Dr. Gary GerberDean of Ouachita’s School of Fine Arts

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“I am privileged to be on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University where I have the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a multitude of creative arts generated by our students, faculty and guest artists. These exceptional events include a wide variety of productions in the areas of theatre, visual arts and music. I assure you that you will be amazed at the high quality of our productions and shows, as well as the superior talents of our students. I encourage you to view our brochure and make your plans now to support the ‘arts at Ouachita’ program.”

Charles W. Wright, Interim PresidentOuachita Baptist University

“The consistent excellence that I encounter with every visit to Ouachita is profound! I am always amazed by the incredible talent level of the students and the investment of the faculty in the students to ensure they will be at their best! Knowing I will not be disappointed, I take every opportunity to enjoy features of the School of Fine Arts. I leave every time having been entertained, enriched and feeling extremely proud to be an OBU alumnus!”

Larry Grayson, Music & Worship Consultant,

Arkansas Baptist State Convention

“Betty and I like living in a small town, but we also enjoy attending theater productions. Living in Arkadelphia, we get the best of both worlds. Over the last 20 years, we have seen a wide variety of productions at OBU that have made us laugh and made us cry. We are always amazed at the talent we see on the OBU stage and consider ourselves fortunate to have access to these local events.”

Tim Kauffman

Dr. David NorthingtonAt his New York debut recital at

Carnegie Hall, the New York Times called David Northington “an immensely gifted musician … who combines the technical mastery of a virtuoso with the musical sensitivity of a poet.”

His tours have included the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, Canada, China and Russia. He also has taught master classes at leading conservatories in these countries.

Dr. Northington’s masterful pianism has won him many professional and teaching awards. He currently is a professor of piano at the University of Tennessee School of Music.

Gerry PaganoNow into his fourth decade as a

professional musician, Gerry Pagano’s path has been a long and winding one. He started out playing his dad’s trombone, which he found in a closet. He attended the University of Georgia as a music education major. After performing with various groups, he earned Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Julliard. After several years in the San Francisco area, he accepted his current position with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

He and his colleagues formed The Trombones of the St Louis Symphony and the St. Louis Low Brass Collective.

Canadian BrassWith an international reputation

as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.” Canadian Brass features founding member Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Christopher Coletti and Caleb Hudson (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Bernhard Scully (horn).

The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and fun. Masters of concert presentations, they have developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Each of their concerts shows the full range from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to new compositions and arrangements.

Arkansas Baptist Master’SingersThe Master’Singers are ministers

of music/worship leaders, directors, accompanists, choir leaders, pastors, staff members and staff spouses from Arkansas Baptist churches throughout the state. They find incredible joy in singing and worshiping together, sharing fellowship and supporting each other as they serve in their respective churches

Annual venues include state convention meetings and Festivals of Song in local churches as well as other venues including prisons. The music of Master’Singers has been heard around the world, sharing the message of Jesus Christ in Brazil, Germany, Guatamala, Russia and Ukraine. The group is a Cooperative Program ministry of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

Aaron HarpPraised by the Dallas Morning News

for his “appealingly rich baritone” and “sensitive singing,” Aaron Harp is building a national reputation as a stylistic performer of early music. Recent solo engagements include a performance of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Dallas Bach Society and a program of Purcell music with the Seicento Baroque Ensemble.

Harp, who holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Ouachita Baptist University, earned his Master of Music degree in vocal performance from the University of North Texas. He has performed at various festivals including the Boston Early Music Festival, Berkeley Early Music Festival and American Bach Soloists Festival.

Dr. Andrew CooperstockPianist Andrew Cooperstock performs

widely as a soloist and chamber musician and has appeared throughout six continents and in most of the 50 states. He also performs with violinist William Terwilliger as Opus Two.

A graduate of the Juilliard School and the Cincinnati and Peabody conservatories, he is chair of the keyboard departments at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Rocky Ridge Music Center, artist-teacher at the Vianden International Music Festival in Luxembourg and an honorary faculty member at Guangxi Arts Institute in China. He is a Steinway artist.

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iLuminateMaybe you saw them on America’s

Got Talent, heard about them through one of their international appearances or saw their off-Broadway dance show at New World Stages in New York City.

iLuminate is quickly becoming a household name. They were called “the best new act in America” during their run on AGT in 2011.

iLuminate isn’t just a dance show. It’s a company based on the fusion of technology and dance. They create a visual display unlike anything you’ve ever seen, using dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits to perform choreographed dances and illusions on a darkened stage.

Chrystal SeawoodBoys to Black Men is an art project

that responds to the trend in shooting deaths among unarmed, black males in America who’ve lost their lives at the hands of police. Exploring the social impact of this trend, artist Chrystal Seawood surveyed a small group of black boys between the ages of 15 and 19 in her hometown of Forrest City, Ark. The intent of the survey was to understand how the killings of unarmed, black males by police officers influence their relationship with law enforcement in their community and how these incidents connect to and affect their self-image with regards to becoming a black man in America.

The art exhibit serves as a visual reference of this survey. Each portrait and corresponding narrative offers a sense of candor and intimacy beyond typical media coverage.

Ted BarnesTed Barnes, a native of Little Rock, Ar.,

is a 1972 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art. He earned his Master of Arts degree in art education from Western Kentucky University in 1977 and his Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Arkansas in 1979.

Barnes began his teaching career at Campbellsville College in 1979. Over the past 26 years, he also has been a teacher and administrator at Ouachita Baptist University, Louisiana College and Georgetown College. He currently serves as the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

André KertészKnown for his extended study of

Washington Square Park and his distorted nudes of the 1930s, André Kertész was a significant influence on the coming of age of photojournalism and the art of photography. For more than 70 years, his subtle and penetrating vision helped define a medium in its infancy.

This exhibit is curated from Ouachita’s own collection by Ferris Williams, assistant professor of visual arts.

Guest Artist Series

Christie ConoverDescribed as a “jewel” with a “lovely

timbre, perfect trill and soaring top,” soprano Christie Conover is a rapidly rising star. Her portrayal of characters such as Liù (Turandot), Juliette (Romeo et Juliette) and Micaëla (Carmen) have garnered critical acclaim.

She also has gained national attention through esteemed competitions, most recently winning the National Federation of Music Clubs’ 2015 Young Artist Competition in Women’s Voice. She holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder and a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from San Jose State University.

MusicW. Francis McBeth Recital Hall GalaFeaturing performances by current faculty, guest speakers Dr. Charles Wright and Dr. Scott Holsclaw,and tours of the newly-renovated recital hallThursday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

NFMC Young Artist ConcertChristie Conover, sopranoMonday, September 14, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Guest Artist Aaron Harp, BaritoneThursday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Fall Women’s Chorus and Ouachita Singers ConcertThursday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Fall Wind Ensemble ConcertMonday, November 2, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

Ringers in the RoundThursday, November 5, 6:30 p.m.McClellan Rotunda

Fall Percussion Ensemble ConcertMonday, November 9, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Fall Woodwind Chamber ConcertTuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Guest Artist Dr. David Northington, PianoThursday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Amahl and the Night VisitorsAn opera in one act by Gian Carlo MenottiThursday-Saturday, November 19-21, 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 22, 2:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts CenterTickets: $12

Fall Jazz Band ConcertMonday, November 23, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

A Festival of ChristmasFriday-Saturday, December 4-5, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts CenterTickets: $12

Trio di RisataWith Ryan Lewis, Heather Bynum and Adrienne ConklinMonday, December 7, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Lessons and CarolsTuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Fall Steel Band ConcertWednesday, December 9, 8:00 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Guest Artist Dr. Andrew Cooperstock, PianoMonday, February 1, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Guest Artist Arkansas Baptist Master’SingersThursday, February 4, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

Guest Artist Gerry Pagano, Bass TromboneTuesday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Canadian BrassFeaturing excellent music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects, the hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and, most of all, fun.Wednesday, March 9, 8 p.m.Jones Performing Arts CenterTickets: $15

Spring Wind Ensemble ConcertThursday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

Spring Symphonic Band ConcertMonday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

Spring Jazz Band ConcertThursday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

MusicSpring Percussion Ensemble ConcertWith Guest Artist Dr. Julie HillThursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Spring Woodwind Chamber ConcertTuesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Composers SymposiumMonday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Prism ConcertTuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts Center

Mark Hayes’ Requiem and Te DeumFeaturing the OBU Concert ChoirThursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital HallTickets: $10

Spring Women’s Chorus and Ouachita Singers ConcertMonday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Spring Tiger Steel ConcertWednesday, May 4, 8:00 p.m.McBeth Recital Hall

Student Exhibit and RecitalsStudent recitals are held throughout the fall and spring.Please visit www.obu.edu/boxoffice for the most current information on these events.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

TheatreiLuminateFinishing in the top three on America’s Got Talent, this internationally acclaimed company features dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits performing choreography and illusions on a darkened stage.September 15, 7:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts CenterTickets: $12

James and the Giant PeachA musical based on the novel by Roald DahlSeptember 23, 8:00 p.m.September 24-26, 7:00 p.m.September 27, 2:30 p.m.September 28, 7:00 p.m.Verser TheatreTickets: $10

Lord of the FliesA play based on the dystopian novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William GoldingNovember 5-7 & 9-10, 7:30 p.m.November 8, 2:30 p.m.Verser TheatreTickets: $10

Student-Directed One-Act PlaysDecember 10-11, 7:30 p.m.Verser Theatre

“Alone Together” and “Render”The Muse Project: Student-Devised WorksFebruary 18-20 & 22, 7:30 p.m.February 21, 2:30 p.m.Verser TheatreTickets: $10

Ten-Minute Play FestivalThe culminating performances of the All Night Theatre Festival sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor FraternityMarch 12, 7:30 p.m.Verser Theatre

FootlooseA lively & exhilarating musical experienceApril 21-23, 7:30 p.m.April 24, 2:30 p.m.Jones Performing Arts CenterTickets: $12

Dr. Loyde Hudson Collection ExhibitSeptember 1-October 3Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery

Works by André KertészCurated by Assistant Professor Ferris Williams from Ouachita’s Tillery CollectionSeptember 21-November 10Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery

Guest Artist Exhibit by Chrystal SeawoodBoys to “Black” MenJanuary 25-February 26Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery

Guest Artist Exhibit by Ted BarnesPilgrims ProgressMarch 3-31 Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery

Juried Student ExhibitStudent-submitted works are chosen for awards and exhibition by a professional juror, sponsored by the OBU Art ClubFebruary 1-29Hammons Gallery

Graduating Senior ExhibitsStudent gallery exhibits are held throughout the fall and spring.Please visit www.obu.edu/boxoffice for the most current information on these events.

All events are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Additional receptions and workshops in conjunction with exhibits will be announced at a later date. Visit www.obu.edu/boxoffice for the most current information on these events.

Visual Art

Friends of Fine ArtsM E M B E R S H I P I N F O R M AT I O NWe invite you to become a part of the Friends of Fine Arts. This group of dedicated donors inspires and supports the creative endeavors of Ouachita’s arts students and faculty through contributions that directly support their ongoing work.

Every penny of each tax-deductible gift funds student scholarships and special projects proposed by faculty to improve the quality of our performance and instructional environments.

When you join this valuable effort, we offer you the following as expressions of our gratitude:

• First Look E-mails with the latest information about upcoming performances and exhibits as well as glances behind the scenes

• Your name in our printed program inserts, thanking you for your support and noting your partnership in one of our giving societies: Artist’s Circle ($35), Director’s Circle ($100), Dean’s Circle ($500), President’s Circle ($1,000) and Visionary’s Circle ($5,000)

• Access to our Season Ticket Packages and invitations to members-only events

T I C K E T I N F O R M AT I O NTickets can be purchased online at www.obu.edu/boxoffice, by phone at 870-245-5555 or by mailing the attached envelope to:

Jones Performing Arts Center Box Office410 Ouachita Street, OBU Box 3767Arkadelphia, AR 71998

For questions about ticketing or membership, please contact the box office by phone or e-mail at boxoffice@obu.edu.

S E A S O N T I C K E T PAC K AG E S :

Verser Package: $25Includes James and the Giant Peach the Musical, Lord of the Flies and “Alone Together”/”Render” (The Muse Project)

JPAC Package: $55Includes iLuminate, Amahl and the Night Visitors, A Festival of Christmas, Canadian Brass and Footloose

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