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1 ablaze Dance Music Theatre Visual Art Creative Writing Graphic Design August 25 The 24-Hour Theatre Thing Saturday, 7:30 pm, Blackbox Theatre From Zero to Ten Minute Play in 24 Hours! Students gather on Friday and create an original piece of theatre in a single day; from idea to script to rehearsal to performance. Welcome The Belhaven University arts calendar for has something for every taste, and we want to inform you of the wide range of quality productions, concerts, and exhibitions that we are offering. Knowing that attending performances can be expensive-especially for families-we will continue to offer complimentary tickets to many arts events. Please look at the programs in this issue of Arts Ablaze, decide what you would like to see, mark it on your calendar, and call the box office to reserve your seat. You can also find updates and additional performance information at edu/schedule.htm. Whether in the Visual Art Gallery, the Dance Theatre, the Concert Hall, the Recital Room or the Blackbox Theatre, a rich and diverse arts season awaits you. The arts are important. Don t miss these wonderful opportunities to engage your imagination and nurture your spirit. September 15 Community Dance Concert Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Members of Belhaven University dance faculty join together with Belhaven alumni and other local dance artists to offer an inspiring and exciting evening of dance. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open at 7 pm. September Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 pm, Theatre 151 Directed by senior Ginny Holladay A Victorian thriller, Angel Street, tells the story of a young wife whose fragile mental state hangs in the balance between her potentially dangerous husband and an eccentric detective claiming to have all the answers. General Admission $10; $5 for Students and Seniors. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. October 2 Concert with the Far East Broadcasting Korea Children s Choir Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall The FEBC-Korea Children s Choir has delighted audiences around the United States with their beautiful voices, colorful costumes, and skilled choreography. The choir has performed at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, The Pentagon, Walter Reed Medical Center and numerous churches, colleges, universities and music festivals. Tonight, the concert also features pianists Mr. Michael Rector and Ms. Sylvia Hong, a member of the Belhaven music faculty. Arts Ablaze

2 October 13 Preston Chamber Music Series An Evening of Diamonds I Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Homecoming weekend in the Center for the Arts concludes with the intimacy of Chamber Music in the first of our Preston Chamber Music Series fall concerts. Mississippi Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Kenneth Graves is assisted by Belhaven pianist Dr. Stephen Sachs and recent Belhaven graduate and MSO violinist Shellie Brown in a program including Gershwin s Preludes, Poulenc s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, Khachaturian Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano and much more. Fall series tickets $10 (one ticket gains admission to the entire Fall Semester Series), Seniors $5, Students free with ID. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. October 16 Poetry Reading: Sandra Beasley Tuesday, 8 pm, Recital Room Sandra Beasley is the author of I Was the Jukebox, winner of the Barnard Women Poets Prize; Theories of Falling, winner of the New Issues Poetry Prize; and the memoir Don t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life. Honors for her work include selection for the 2010 Best American Poetry, the University of Mississippi Summer Poet in Residence position, a DCCAH Individual Artist Fellowship, the Friends of Literature Prize from the Poetry Foundation, and the Maureen Egen Exchange Award from Poets & Writers. She lives in Washington, D.C., where her prose has appeared in the Washington Post Magazine. Learn more about Sandra Beasley at Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7:30 pm. October Henry V by William Shakespeare Wednesday Saturday, Wednesday Friday, 7:30 pm Saturday Matinees October 20 and 27, 2 pm, Blackbox Theatre Directed by theatre faculty Marianne Savell Let the imaginary forces work as we tell the classic tale of the rise of Britain s heroic King Henry V leading his army against the French once more unto the breach at Harfleur and with we happy few, we band of brothers into victory at the Battle of Agincourt in this tightly trimmed production of the finale of Shakespeare s historical tragedies. General Admission $10; $5 for Students and Seniors. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. The Visual Arts Department invites you to join us for an educational, enriching, innovative, and entertaining series of exhibitions during the academic year. Our goal is to provide exhibitions that encourage good critical thinking and visual stimulation. Come, enjoy, and respond to the mystery and beauty of creative, visual art making. Bob Pennebaker Chair, Visual Arts Department Visual Arts Box Office (601) bmcnair@belhaven.edu 2 Arts Ablaze

3 October 25, 26 Senior Dance Concerts Thursday & Friday, 7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre Graduating BA and BFA students proudly present creative original senior projects exhibiting the culmination of their dance studies. Come experience the passion and maturity evident in these inspiring dance artists, writers, performers and choreographers. General Admission $10, Seniors/ Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/ Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open at 7 pm. October 30 Preston Chamber Music Series An Evening of Diamonds II Belhaven Piano Trio Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Mississippi Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Mr. Bennett Randman joins music faculty members Mr. Song Xie, violinist and Dr. Stephen Sachs, pianist in an inspiring evening of music making including two of the finest piano trios ever composed: Piano Trio in B-flat Major, K. 502 by W. A. Mozart and Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 by Tschaikowsky. Fall series tickets $10 (one ticket gains admission to the entire Fall Semester Series), Seniors $5, Students free with ID. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. November 2-3 Mississippi Music Teachers Association Fall Conference Friday & Saturday, Center for the Arts Belhaven University Music is pleased to host this year s annual Fall Conference of the Mississippi Music Teachers Association. Scholastic and collegiate student compositions are interspersed with lectures, masterclasses, recitals and a guest recital featured immediately below. The conference fee is $20 (students may register for the convention at no charge) and includes admission to all events. Composer Robert Vandall leads an impressive list of clinicians which also includes music faculty from area institutions of higher education. Call or vtate@ belhaven.edu for additional information. November 2 Guest Artist Recital Richard Heard, tenor with Dr. Theresa Sanchez, accompanist Friday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall This splendid recital, Art Songs and Spirituals by African- American Composers will feature the songs of Florence Price. The recital is sponsored by the Mississippi Music Teachers Association as a part of their annual fall conference. Tenor Richard Heard recently released a compact disc featuring the songs of Florence Price. Ticket Information For tickets please call the appropriate box office listed below. Dance Box Office (601) dance@belhaven.edu Music Box Office (601) vtate@belhaven.edu Theatre Box Office (601) boxoffice@belhaven.edu Visual Arts Box Office (601) bmcnair@belhaven.edu Venue Addresses Belhaven University Center for the Arts 835 Riverside Drive Jackson, MS Concert Hall Recital Room Blackbox Theatre Theatre 151 Belhaven University Campus 1500 Peachtree Street Jackson, MS Bitsy Irby Visual Arts & Dance Center Barber Auditorium Soccer Bowl Triplett Student Center, Dining Commons Business casual dress is encouraged at Belhaven University Arts events Arts Ablaze

4 November 6 Preston Chamber Music Series An Evening of Diamonds III Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Performing for the first time at Belhaven, Amanda Smith Roberts and Jonathan Roberts of The Stardust Duo grace the stage this fall. The husband and wife violin/piano duo have been performing together since 2008 and specialize in performing not only standard classical repertoire, but also works that incorporate popular styles, namely jazz and blues. The duo s upcoming program will feature works by Johannes Brahms, William Grant Still, Astor Piazzolla, Mark O Connor, and a recent commission from Michael Annicchiarico based on Hoagy Carmichael s jazz tune Stardust. For more information, go to their website! www. thestardustduo.com Fall series tickets $10 (one ticket gains admission to the entire Fall Semester Series), Seniors $5, Students free with ID. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Fall Dance Concert Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Thursday, November 15, 11 am Matinee Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble. Styles for the evening include classical and contemporary ballet and traditional and contemporary modern. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open at 7 pm, 10:30 am for Thursday matinee. (Guests are asked to bring a canned good for donation to the local food bank). November 9 Orchestras and Strings Concert Friday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall The Belhaven Orchestras take the stage offering famous Overtures and Finales and so much more. String solos and chamber ensembles complete the evening s offerings. Music to thrill young and old alike! November 13 Student Composers Concert X Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Recital Room The Belhaven Composers Forum invites you to an interactive showcase of engaging new works by Belhaven student composers. The program will explore new ways to experience the adventure of music-making as the composers and performers open windows into their creative worlds. 4 Arts Ablaze

5 November 15 Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Guitar & Jazz Ensemble Concert Thursday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Come and experience a new and unique combination of chords and timbres as the Wind Ensemble moves to the contemporary avenue and performs some of the newer music in the wind band repertoire. With a variety of ensembles, a confluence of improvisational genres and styles delivers a unique musical flavor! This is a musical stew with all the ingredients including contemporary jazz, some original B.U. Blues and a side dish of some Gospel Music, jazzed up of course. In short, IT S GONNA BE FUN! November 19 Best of Belhaven I Monday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall The Music Department presents the most outstanding performances of the semester on one concert. Musical variety and excellence are the gifts from our student performers to you. November 27 & 28 6th Annual Evening of One Acts A project of the Production Supervision and Directing classes Tuesday & Wednesday, 8 pm, Blackbox Theatre An evening of original short plays and delicious desserts!** Plays will be chosen from the 2012 Belhaven University One Act Submission contact the Theatre Box Office for further information regarding the plays to be performed. Admission is free, no reserved seating. ** Proceeds of dessert sales go to benefit Belhaven s Iota Upsilon chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honorary society. Doors open at 7:30 pm. November 28 & 29 Doxa Fall Dance Concert Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 pm, Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center This event highlights emerging young creative artists choreography and performance which is produced by members of DOXA, the dance department s student led organization. General Admission $2, Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/ Staff/Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open at 7 pm. During the academic year, the Creative Writing Department offers its ninth season of literary readings by professional and student writers. Please join us on Tuesday, October 16th, as we welcome poet Sandra Beasley to the podium in the Recital Room at the Belhaven Center for the Arts. Beasley joins a list of distinguished writers who have read at Belhaven and led master writing workshops, including Elizabeth Spencer, Kent Haruf, Howard Bahr, Neil White, Beth Ann Fennelly, Richard Tillinghast, Darrell Bourque, Susan Ludvigson, Paul Ruffin, and Jack Bedell. Randall A. Smith, Ph.D. Chair, Creative Writing Department (601) rsmith@belhaven.edu Arts Ablaze

6 November 30 & December 1 The 80th Annual Singing Christmas Tree Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Soccer Bowl This year marks Belhaven University s 80th anniversary of the Singing Christmas Tree, the oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition in America. Dr. Christopher Shelt conducts the 80 voices of the Belhaven Choral Arts programs plus the Christmas Tree 80th Anniversary Choir, made up of participants from the tree s history. This will be a year you won t want to miss! Complimentary admission. December 2 Choral and Vocal Arts: Handel s Messiah Sunday, 2:30 pm, Concert Hall (Matinee) For more than decade, Dr. Christopher Shelt has given every member of the Belhaven Choral and Vocal Arts programs the opportunity to perform Messiah. Belhaven s performance is excerpted from the entirety of Handel s oratorio, maintaining the continuity of its comprehensive biblical portrait of the life and work of Jesus; his birth, death, resurrection, return, and eternal reign. Dr. Shelt will conduct the 80 voices of Belhaven Concert Choir and Chorale, along with soloists and orchestra in concertato style, contrasting large choir and small choir textures. Don t miss this musical portrayal of the life and times of Jesus, the Messiah. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 2 pm. January 18 & 19 Opera Arts Little Opera for Children: The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Seymour Barab Friday, January 18, 7:30 pm Saturday, January 19, 10 am, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Ever hear the expression You ve got to pay the piper? It comes from a very old story dating from the Middle Ages about a Piper in a pied (multi-colored) outfit who has a flute endowed with magical powers. Belhaven Opera Arts is proud to produce another Seymour Barab operatic adaptation of the classic, The Pied Piper of Hamelin. American Seymour Barab (1921-) received a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Opera Association. Kurt Vonnegut says: Barab s music is full of magic. He proved to an atheist that God exists. Dr. Christopher Shelt and Belhaven Vocal Arts students present this clever oneact Barab classic. Saturday morning family matinee is sponsored by Mississippi Opera. Complimentary admission. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. 6 Arts Ablaze During the Dance at Belhaven season, the Dance Department is delighted to offer a variety of concerts via our Belhaven University Dance Ensemble, Dance Ministry Ensemble and the Senior Dance Concert showcasing graduating senior dance majors. The Community Dance Concert involves Belhaven University artists as well as community wide dancers and artists. All of our events include original compositions created by our innovative dance faculty, seasoned guest artists and students studying dance crafting. For this series, I invite you to experience diverse styles of classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance displaying an array of artistic expressions that will evoke your imagination and enrich your soul. Mark your calendar for our special family friendly storyline dance production in the Spring of This event will warm the hearts of all ages. Cynthia Newland Chair, Dance Department Dance Box Office (601) dance@belhaven.edu

7 February 9 March 9 Student Invitational Art Exhibition Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center, Gallery Opening reception on Saturday, February 9, 2 pm-4 pm This annual exhibition of student works highlights a wide range of styles and media including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. This exhibition is always one of our most festive and popular openings. Complimentary Admission. February 14 Jackson Public School All-City Honors Band Thursday, 7 pm, Concert Hall The Music Department is pleased to host the Jackson Public School s finest middle school and high school instrumentalists selected to perform in the 2013 JPS All-City Honors Band. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 6:30 pm. February Dance Ministry Ensemble Thursday, 11 am Matinee Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center An evening of dance presentation aimed to bring inspiration and encouragement to the soul. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open at 7 pm on February 15 and 16 and 10:30 am on February 14. February 21 March 2 The Drunkard A Musical Thursday Saturday, Wednesday Friday, 7:30 pm, Blackbox Theatre Saturday Matinees February 23 and March 2, 2:00 pm Music and Lyrics by Barry Manilow, Adapted by Bro Herrod Based on the world-famous melodrama by W.H.S. Smith Directed by faculty member Stewart Hawley. Based on a 19th century melodrama, this light-hearted musical tells the story of the virtuous Mary, the dastardly landlord Mr. Cribbs and Edward s journey dashing from the clutches of drunkenness. With vaudeville bits and campy musical interludes, this show will send the whole family home humming Do You Wanna Get Saved? General Admission $10 to the public; $5 for Students and Seniors. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 7 pm. Arts Ablaze

8 February 27, 28, March 1, 2 Senior Dance Concerts Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 pm - Concert A Thursday, February 28, 11 am- Concert B Thursday, February 28, 7:30 pm Concert C Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm Concert A Saturday, March 2, 1 pm Concert C Saturday, March 2, 7:30 pm - Concert B Graduating BFA students proudly present creative original senior projects exhibiting the culmination of their dance studies. Come experience the passion and maturity evident in these inspiring young performers and choreographers. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open 30 minutes prior to concert. March 5 Faculty Recital Dr. Christopher Shelt: A Teacher with His Students Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Dr. Christopher Shelt, a teacher-performer professor of 14 years at Belhaven University sings an entertaining concert with selected students from his studio, past and present. It promises to be an evening that celebrates the teacherstudent relationship with ensemble singing from many genres and styles. March 19 Faculty Piano Recital The Sachs Piano Duo Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Dr. and Mrs. Sachs (The Sachs Piano Duo) offer a duo/duet/ solo recital of repertoire including I Got Rhythm Variations by George Gershwin, Concerto for Two Keyboards in C Major, BWV1061 by J. S. Bach, Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 103, D. 940 by Franz Schubert, a monumental work by P.D.Q. Bach and some finger buster etudes. March 22 Belhaven Strings & Chamber Orchestras Friday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Come and enjoy a colorful and beautiful showcase of string solos, string chamber groups, and the Belhaven String Chamber Orchestra that features our University s outstanding string students performing in a variety of settings. 8 Arts Ablaze

9 March 23 All State Strings Concert Saturday, 3 pm, Concert Hall Mississippi s best high school string students present the results of two intensive days of rehearsal and study. Ivan Del Prado is the guest conductor. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 2 pm. March 23 Belhaven University and Jackson Community Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble Concert Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Excitement through sound is in store for you as the full range of instrumental timbres, color, and energy flow under the baton of Dr. Paxton Girtmon and Mr. Owen Rockwell. April 2-6 Student Directed Showcase Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 pm, Theatre 151 Featuring two short works directed by senior, Anna Rebmann. General Admission $10 to the public; $5 for Students and Seniors. Belhaven students may queue for available seats for free. April 4 Composers Orchestral Reading Session Thursday, 5:30 pm, Trustmark Grand Hall, Mississippi Museum of Art Student composers from Belhaven University and Mississippi College realize the dream of having their compositions read by professional players of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, directed by Maestro Crafton Beck. Brief discussions of the compositions and the composers intentions are part of this positive, engaging, and exploratory session. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 5 pm. Reception following in the Grand Hall. Inside this issue of Arts Ablaze, catch a glimpse of the vibrant music making at Belhaven, then come and attend band, choral and orchestra concerts, student and faculty recitals and the ever-engaging Preston Chamber Music Series. Excellence is the theme as we serve our Lord Jesus by sharing His gifts with you. Soli Deo Gloria Dr. Stephen Sachs Chair, Music Department Music Box Office (601) vtate@belhaven.edu April 5, 6, 11, 13 Spring Dance Production Visual Arts and Dance Center Friday, April 5, 6:30 pm Saturday, April 6, 1 pm and 6:30 pm Thursday, April 11, 11 am Friday, April 12, 6:30 pm Saturday, April 13, 1 pm and 6:30 pm A fun-filled choreographic production for the entire family by the Belhaven University dance faculty performed by the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble. General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/ Students and Children (12 and under). Doors open 30 minutes prior to concert. Arts Ablaze

10 April 6 Orchestra Concert Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall April 8-13 Belhaven Theatre Festival 2013 A full week series of theatrical events from featured guest artists, student performances, staged readings, senior recitals, class showcases, workshops and presentations. The full Festival schedule to be announced in the spring; contact the Theatre Box Office for information. Admission for featured performances only, all other events are free to the public. April 13 Choral and Vocal Arts: Jazz Vibrations Saturday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall Assisted by the Belhaven University Jazz Ensemble, the 80 voices of the Belhaven Concert Choir and Belhaven Chorale, along with soloists and small ensembles take to the stage for an evening of jazz and jazz influenced styles. Dr. Christopher Shelt conducts the Belhaven Concert Choir, Chorale, soloists, and small ensemble. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7 pm. April 15 Best of Belhaven II Monday, 7:30 pm, Concert Hall The Music Department presents the most outstanding performances of the semester on one concert. Musical variety and excellence are the gifts from our student performers to you. During the year, Belhaven Theatre is pleased to present its 12th season of theatrical performances, a diverse collection of works to inspire, challenge and uplift our community. We hope that you will join us in supporting our students as they seek to serve their community, their colleagues, and their Creator through the pursuit of excellence in their craft. Joseph Frost Chair, Theatre Department Theatre Box Office (601) boxoffice@belhaven.edu Nix-Tann & associates, inc. Don Potts The strength of teamwork The reputation for results 10 Arts Ablaze nixtann.com

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