Band, Choir Events Scheduled For December

Jimekia Lambert Staff Writer The University of Arkansas’ Marching Band, Fall Choral Concert, Chamber Choir and the Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra and Arkansas Festival Ballet will be hosting events in December.    Tuesday, Dec. 3, the UAM Marching Band will be participating in the Drew County Christmas Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Monticello … Continue reading

Senior Recitals, Jazz Band Concert Scheduled For November

Jimekia Lambert Staff Writer The University of Arkansas-Monticello’s band will be holding a Senior Recital Saturday, Nov. 9, the UAM Fall Jazz Concert Tuesday, Nov. 19 and another Senior Recital Thursday, Nov. 21.    The Senior Recital for Saturday, Nov. 9 will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Complex Choir Area.  Tenor … Continue reading

Division Of Music Releases 2013 Fall Calendar Of Events

Courtesy of Carolyn Howell University of Arkansas at Monticello     Division of Music and     SEARK Concert Association   Calendar of Events Fall 2013   Sept. 12 Guest Artist Recital Fine Arts Center Thursday Tavi Ungerleider, cello Auditorium National Federation of Music Clubs 7 p.m. 2013 Young Artist Winner SEARK Concert Association   Sept. 14 UAM Jazz Combo II SouthArk Outdoor … Continue reading

Choral Christmas Concert Features Traditional Christmas Carols

By Chris Guzman Staff Writer MONTICELLO – The University of Arkansas at Monticello held its Choral Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 4, featuring a variety of traditional pieces, as well as lively Christmas carols.    Many people attended the concert from parents to music majors, as well as people just looking for a little Christmas spirit. A … Continue reading

UAM Choirs To Present Christmas Concert Dec. 4

Courtesy of Media Services MONTICELLO — The concert and chamber choirs of the University of Arkansas at Monticello will present a program of traditional and classical holiday music at a Christmas Choral Concert (Tuesday) Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the UAM Fine Arts Center auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.    Conducted … Continue reading

Music Theatre Workshop Preforms Operas

Amber McCormick Staff Writer MONTICELLO– Talent filled the stage Nov. 8 in a new rendition of some old prime time shows. The University of Arkansas-Monticello’ s Music Theatre Workshop filled the Fine Arts Center the first night of their two night performance of “A Game of Chance” and “Gallantry.” “A Game of Chance” brings out … Continue reading

Two One-Act Operas Tonight, Friday

Courtesy of Kent Skinner MONTICELLO – Tonight and Friday evening, the Music Theatre Workshop will present two one-act operas at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. On the double bill will be A Game of Chance by Seymour Barab and Gallantry by Douglas Moore.    A Game of Chance tells the story of three … Continue reading

UAM Division Of Music And SEARK Concert Association Post Calendar Of Events Fall 2012

UAM Jazz Combo I Gary Meggs, Director Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 Ashley County Medical Center Foundation Dinner Crossett Four States Marching Contest UAM Marching Band Mark Windham, Director Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 Grim Stadium Texarkana, Texas Kappa Kappa Psi Invitational Marching Contest UAM Marching Band Mark Windham, Director Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 Willis “Convoy” Leslie … Continue reading

Finals Are Next Week: A Few Tips For Studying

By Cara Crossett It’s that dreaded time of year again, the time of year when the words “final exam” make you shiver with fear.  The feeling in the pit of your stomach begins as you study for the one test that can either make or break your final grade, and yet all you can think … Continue reading