New Wind Symphony Conductor to Make His Debut
On November 9, Chapman University Wind Symphony will present “Dreams, Dances, and Visions”, the first concert conducted by assistant professor Christopher Nicholas. “Dreams, Dances, and Visions” will feature the music of composers Paul Hindemith, Percy Grainger, Joseph Turrin, Steven Bryant, Yasuhide Ito, and others. Assistant professor Christopher Nicholas is Conservatory’s new Director of
Chapman Global Arts Program Initiative
Coming this winter, the Chapman Global Arts Program (C-GAP) Initiative, made possible by the Steeve Kay Foundation, will engage students, artists and everyday people in exploring diverse cultures through the performing arts. The program will offer performances, exhibitions, workshops, and training for students, artists, youth and adults who share our commitment to learning about different
Chapman University Singers Collaborate in Britten's War Requiem
Under the direction of Stephen Coker, the University Singers will join conductor Maestro James Conlon, internationally renowned soloists, and massed southern California university choirs and orchestras in two performances of Britten’s monumental masterpiece, War Requiem . One of music’s greatest anti-war statements, Britten’s masterpiece poignantly combines the moving WWI poetry of Wilfred Owen with the Catholic
President's Piano Series Preview
The President’s Piano Series was founded in 2011 with the mission of providing access to acclaimed pianists for both the Southern California community and the students of Chapman University. Under the artistic direction of Grace Fong, each year the President’s Piano Series presents internationally acclaimed pianists and ensembles from throughout the world that perform both
Department of Theatre Presents Spring Awakening
From October 24 to November 9, the Department of Theatre will present Spring Awakening , music by Duncan Sheik, book and lyrics by Steven Sater. Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 expressionist dramatic masterpiece about teenage self-discovery. The musical explores
Save the Date for the 50th Annual Holiday Wassail Banquet and Concert
On December 6-7, join us for the 50th Annual Holiday Wassail Banquet & Concert, featuring a Hallelujah Chorus Sing-A-Long Finale conducted by founding dean William D. Hall! This anniversary performance is presented by the University Women’s Choir, Angel Vázquez-Ramos, Conductor; University Choir and University Singers, Stephen Coker, Conductor; and the Chapman Orchestra, Daniel Alfred Wachs,
Efrain Solis '11 Announced As Adler Fellow
San Francsico Opera website has announced their 2014 Adler Fellows – among them is Efrain Solis ’11! The Adler Fellowship Program is a performance-oriented residency offering advanced young artists intensive individual training, coaching, professional seminars and a wide range of performance opportunities throughout their fellowship. The Adler Fellows are selected from the young artists who
Sustainability in the Department of Theatre: Recycling a Set
In order to both save money and be sustainable in our practices, last year the Department of Theatre decided to create a basic box set that would serve two different shows. Jeanine Ringer, our guest scenic designer, was tasked with developing a set that would be the same for both Stage Door, performed last spring,
Theatre Professor and Her Newly Released Book at the Big Orange Book Festival
Dr. Theresa R. Dudeck, our new instructor of theatre, will be representing the College of Performing Arts at the Big Orange Book Festival and signing copies of her newly released book, Keith Johnstone: A Critical Biography (London: Bloomsbury, 2013). This biography is the first written on Johnstone, a pioneer of improvisation and the creator of Theatresports, who
Theatre Professor Published in African American Review
Assistant professor of theatre Dr. Jocelyn L. Buckner published the essay “’Spectacular Opacities’: The Hyers Sisters’ Performances of Respectability and Resistance” in the peer-reviewed African American Review issue 45.3, subtitled “Special Issue: On Black Performance.” This essay analyzes the Hyers Sisters, a Reconstruction-era African American sister act, and their radical efforts to transcend