Stetson Opera Theatre and Orchestra present “Ein Walzertraum” by Straus.
Continue ReadingStetson University alumna, Louisiana State University graduate student and native of Portland, Maine, mezzo soprano Chelsey Geeting has been chosen as an incoming artist for the 2016 Merola Opera Program in San Francisco, Calif. Under the artistic direction of San Francisco Opera Center Director and internationally acclaimed soprano Sheri Greenawald, the Merola Opera Program is […]
Continue ReadingInternationally renowned trumpeter Bobby Shew will join the Stetson University Jazz Ensemble in concert for the first of its spring concert series, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, second floor of the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The public is invited to attend. For tickets, contact […]
Continue ReadingThe first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day, a single day sponsored by the American Heart Association to bring attention to the fact that one out of three deaths among women each year is caused by heart disease and stroke. According to the Heart Association, more than 80 percent of cardiac events can […]
Continue ReadingJoan Tower, Grammy award-winning composer and pianist, who is widely regarded as one of the most important American composers living today, will perform at Stetson University Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Stetson’s School of Music, the “Sounds New X” concert is free and open to the public. It will be held at […]
Continue ReadingGreat Pianists at Stetson series | 20th Annual Piano Scholars Festival Guest Recital | Brian Hsu, piano Friday, February 5; Complimentary Admission 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall Brian Hsu presents a concert titled “A Night at the Opera,” featuring “Vissi d’arte” (Tosca) by Giacomo Puccini; “Casta diva” (Norma) by Vincenzo Bellini; Soirée de Vienne by Johann Strauss; Rigoletto Paraphrase by Giuseppe […]
Continue ReadingStetson University moves forward in creating A Diverse Community of Inclusive Excellence.
Continue ReadingMark your calendars now for a presentation by renowned jazz drummer Jim Black, in his presentation of “The Portrait of a Lady: Video Improvisations with Jim Black” on Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Faculty Lounge at the CUB at 6 p.m. The event is open to the general public at no charge, and cultural credit will […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music and the Guitar Program, will present Peruvian guitarist/composer Jorge Caballero in concert on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Known for his dazzling virtuosity, intense musicality and spellbinding performances, Caballero is regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generation. He is the youngest musician and the only guitarist to […]
Continue ReadingMoving Commencement 2016 outside allows more people to attend.
Continue ReadingIf adaptability in today’s world is the name of the game, then Robert Kegan, Ph.D., holds the tools to the rules. “Dr. Kegan’s expertise is with adult learners,” explained Resche Hines, Ph.D., assistant vice president of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Stetson University. “He has helped hundreds of institutions deal with change. And his personality […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s School of Music and the Guitar Program, under the direction of Stephen Robinson, D.M., professor of music and founder of the university’s Guitar Program, will present guitarist Kevin Manderville ’96, in concert on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Lee Chapel inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland […]
Continue ReadingConsidered by many to be the best Ragtime/Boogie-Woogie pianist in the world, Bob Milne will be performing at Stetson University’s Lee Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19. Lee Chapel is located inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The performance is open to the public, free of charge. Although Milne comes […]
Continue Reading2015 is in the books. For Stetson University it was one for the books. With great pride, let us reflect on our accomplishments. 2016 – bring it on!
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University Christmas Candlelight concert will air on 90.7 FM WMFE public radio, on Friday, Dec. 25, and Saturday, Dec. 26. This concert features Stetson University’s Concert Choir and Stetson Men, Timothy Peter, conductor, and the Stetson University Women’s Chorale, Andrew Larson, conductor, including student instrumentalists from the Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Peter […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s chapter of Phi Mu Alpha (PMA), a national music fraternity, reached a high note that echoed across the community by developing, designing and marketing the Chili for Charity cook-off. The event raised nearly $2,200, a portion of which went to Sinfonia Educational Foundation, whose mission is to, “advance music in America by supporting scholarship, […]
Continue ReadingThe following senior music recitals are scheduled Sunday, Nov. 15, in Lee Chapel, inside Elizabeth Hall. They are free and open to the public. Stetson University School of Music seniors are required to perform their final recitals as a requirement for their major. Erich Schwarz, trombone, major: Music Education, Studio of David Schmidt Nov. 15 […]
Continue ReadingAyden Adler, Ph.D., dean of the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, will speak at Stetson University’s School of Music on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9-9:50 a.m. Sponsored by the School of Music, Adler’s appearance will take place in 202c Presser Hall, 419 N. Woodland Blvd., and is scheduled as part of the curriculum for […]
Continue ReadingStetson University School of Music Upcoming Events: Stetson Opera Theatre Chamber Orchestra La Griselda by Alessandro Scarlatti Russell Franks, director Anthony Hose, conductor Ticketed Event Tuesday, November 10 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall Pre-performance talk by Daniil Zavlunov | 6:30 p.m. | Presser Hall room 112 A face that captivated a king …and almost […]
Continue ReadingIn its meeting Oct. 14-16 on the DeLand campus led by Chair Luis Prats, the Stetson University Board of Trustees reviewed key issues affecting the university highlighted by a positive update on the Beyond Success — Significance comprehensive campaign, a recap of the successful year in Admissions in DeLand and Gulfport, and the introduction of […]
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