Events and Concerts 2018-2019 All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Friday, August 31 st, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Hodo Roof Faculty Gala Recital Tuesday, September 11th, 7:30 p.m. Hear HBU s Department of Music faculty members perform in a gala recital to open the 2018-2019 season. Organ Artist Recital Series, Jeong- Suk Bae, Organ Friday, September 14th, 1:00 p.m. Professor of Organ, University of St. Thomas, Assistant Organist, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Opening Art Reception: Penny Cerling Thursday, September 20 th, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Art Gallery, University Academic Center The Bur Clover Series Page 1 of 8
Opening Reception Thursday, Sept 20th from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Exhibition continues through October 25th Friday, September 21 st, 9:00 10:00 p.m., MD Anderson Student Center. History & Hymns Monday, September 24 th, 7:30 9:00 p.m. This year's annual History and Hymns event, presented by HBU's Department of Music, will focus on hymns of America. The choir and congregation will sing such favorites as "Holy, Holy, Holy," "Amazing Grace," and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Also included will be spirituals, shapednote hymns, and modern adaptations of traditional hymn texts. The interactive program will be inspiring, uplifting and informative. Organ Artist Recital Series, Rick Erikson, Organ Friday, October 5 th, 1:00 p.m. Director, Bach Society, Houston, Cantor, Christ the King Lutheran Church Friday, October 5 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Page 2 of 8
Guest Lecture at the HBU Fine Arts Museum Tuesday, October 23 rd, 2:30 3:30 p.m., Fine Arts Museum Catherine D. Anspon, Author and Executive Editor of Visual Arts, PaperCity Magazine. Friday, October 26 st, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Dan Kramlich & Kana Mimaki, Duo Piano Recital Monday, October 29 th, 7:30 p.m. Fall Choir Concert Tuesday, October 30 th, 7:30 9:00 p.m. Share outstanding choral music with HBU s choirs. Mauricio Oliveros, Violin, Faculty Recital Monday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. Opening Art Reception: James Surls Thursday, November 8 th, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Art Gallery, University Academic Center Continues through Feb. 8 th Page 3 of 8
Satellite Student Panel: Devotion Friday, November 9 th, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Dillion II, Hinton Join Satellite, HBU s student-run arts and culture online magazine for a special student panel as we consider Devotion in the 21 st Century. HBU s 3 rd Annual Student Film Festival Friday, November 9 th, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Dillon II, Hinton Join us for HBU s Third Annual Student Film Festival, presented by the Cinema & New Media Arts program. We ll be premiering the latest films from HBU s most talented students and alumni. The event is free and open to the public. Friday, November 9th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater MFA Open Studio Event Thursday, November 15 th, 5:00 7:00 p.m. University Academic Center God Bless America! A patriotic organ recital Friday, November 16 th, 1:00 p.m. Join us for an organ recital featuring Dr. Rhonda Furr with guest performer Dr. Dan Kramlich. The program will include Rhonda and Dan's arrangement (four hands and pedal) of Wilhousky's famous version of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The recital will also include The Star Spangled Banner, a couple early American organ compositions, and a fun arrangement of Stars and Stripes Forever. The best part will be the audience joining HBU music majors in singing classics such as God Bless America, America the Beautiful and other selections. Page 4 of 8
University Singers Fall Concert Tuesday, November 27 th, 7:30 9:00 p.m. A special choral concert featuring HBU student conductors. Christmas at HBU Friday, November 30 th, 7:30-9:00 p.m. A joyous Christmas concert featuring the HBU Choirs, the Houston Civic Chorus and the Houston Civic Symphony Orchestra. Friday, November 30 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Opera Workshop Performance Monday, December 3 rd, 7:30 9:00 p.m. HBU s Opera students will present arias and scenes from favorite operas, directed by Daniel Bircher. David Kirkwood, Tenor, Faculty Recital Friday, December 7 th, 7:30 p.m. A lecture-recital on Robert Schumann's great Romantic song cycle, Dichterliebe, in its originally conceived form of twenty songs, presented with guest artist Cordelia Lam Kirkwood on piano. Friday, December 7 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Page 5 of 8
Notable Nights- A Tour of Italy Thursday, January 24 th, 6:30 9:00 p.m. Admission: $50 The annual fund-raising event for the Department of Music, featuring dinner, a silent auction, and performances by HBU students. All proceeds benefit the choir s tour to Italy in June 2019. Organ Artist Recital Series, Oliver Brett, Organ Friday, January 25th, 1:00 p.m. Doctoral candidate, Eastman School of Music, Former organ scholar, King s College, Cambridge Friday, January 25 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Friday, February 8 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Open Art Reception: Images from Space Thursday, February 21 st, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Art Gallery, University Academic Center Page 6 of 8
Friday, February 22 nd, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Band Concert Tuesday, March 5 th, 7:30 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 8 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Organ Artist Recital Series, Derek Nickels, Organ Friday, March 22 nd, 1:00 p.m. Director of Music, Church of the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Kenilworth, IL Friday, March 22 nd, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Page 7 of 8
Organ Artist Recital Series, David Henning, Organ Friday, April 5th, 1:00 p.m. Director of Music and Parish Organist, St. Martin s Episcopal Church, Houston Friday, April 12 nd, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater Opening Art Reception: 2019 MFA and BFA, BA Thesis Exhibit Thursday, April 25 th, 5:00 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Art Gallery, University Academic Center Friday, April 26 th, 9:00 10:00 p.m., Mabee Theater President s Concert Sunday, April 28 th, 6:00 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of the year with HBU s Department of Music and a professional orchestra, featuring the student winner of the annual Concerto/Aria Competition Page 8 of 8