As the month of March rolls into April and spring is finally here, the musical calendar at Stetson University is alive with the best-of-the-best in cultural entertainment available in Central Florida. The following is a list of the upcoming concerts scheduled for the next few weeks on Stetson’s DeLand campus. Complimentary admission for Stetson […]
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Tickets are still available for members of the public and the Stetson community for Stetson University’s second TEDxStetsonU event, Friday, March 28 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Allen Hall, 508 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The theme for the event will be Significance in Action: Creating Learning, Innovation and Happiness. You can purchase […]
Continue ReadingStetson University and the Artists and Lecturers Committee will present one of America’s most distinguished artistic figures, composer and pianist John Harbison (pictured), in a series of presentations and a public performance on Stetson’s DeLand campus, Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27. On Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m., Harbison will be part of a […]
Continue ReadingStetson University mezzo-soprano Mallory Sekel will perform her senior recital on Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel, inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. All are invited to attend. Sekel has distinguished herself as winner of Stetson University’s prestigious H.M Giffin Vocal Competition in 2013, a regional winner […]
Continue ReadingThe University of Florida’s Brazilian music collective, “Jacaré Brazil” (or “Gator Brazil”), will perform on Stetson University’s DeLand campus on Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Lee Chapel inside the historic Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. The event is open to the public, free of charge, thanks to the sponsors: the Artists & […]
Continue ReadingStetson University music major Lohengrin Velasquez will perform her senior cello recital on Sunday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Lee Chapel, inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd, on Stetson’s DeLand campus. Lohengrin will perform two pieces with Andrew Moenning, piano, including a noted sonata for piano and cello by Ludwig van Beethoven, and […]
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again when Stetson faculty, staff and students can nominate the graduating senior you feel is the most deserving of the Stetson University senior awards. Your nominations will be tallied to ultimately determine who will be honored at this year’s commencement ceremonies. Nominations for two awards and three commencement speakers are […]
Continue ReadingRecent upgrades to the Stetson University mobile app, interactive map and online calendar of events have resulted in new features and functionality that enhance the user experience. Mobile app: The free Stetson University mobile app has been redesigned from the ground up and puts the university at your fingertips in more ways than ever before. […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University School of Music Faculty Chamber Recital scheduled for March 16, will feature musicians: Steinway Artist Michael Rickman, piano; Jean West, flute; Lynn Musco, clarinet; David Bjella, cello; and Tammara Phillips, flute. The concert will be 7:30 p.m., in Lee Chapel, inside Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. The […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s Guitar Program, under the direction of Stephen Robinson, D.M., professor of music, will present internationally renowned guitarist/composer Benjamin Verdery in concert (photo by mitsukoverdery) on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. Verdery will perform his own works for solo guitar, his arrangements of works by J.S. Bach, Prince and Elvis Presley, and Ezra Laderman’s On […]
Continue ReadingLinda Mark, collaborative pianist, will appear at Stetson University on Monday and Tuesday, March 31 and April 1, in a two-day residency sponsored by Stetson University’s Artists & Lecturers Committee in collaboration with the School of Music. “Making it as a Musician in New York City” is the title of the discussion Mark will conduct […]
Continue ReadingAstrid Baumgardner, J.D., Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Coordinator of Career Strategies and lecturer at the Yale School of Music, will speak at Stetson University, Thursday, March 13. The one day residency is presented by Stetson University’s School of Music in collaboration with Stetson’s Office of Academic Advising. Baumgardner will facilitate two discussions that are open […]
Continue ReadingThe following information, from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT’s 511 Traveler Information System) is important to share with Hatters planning to travel during Stetson’s Spring Break, March 3-7, 2014. ARRIVE EARLY TO YOUR SPRING BREAK DESTINATION WITH 511 – Know Before You Go. As millions of students pack up for spring break trips traveling home […]
Continue ReadingStetson Jazz features the music of Sammy Nestico in this first concert of 2014. On Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m., in the Stetson Room, Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., the 18-piece Stetson Jazz big band, under the direction of Don Waldrop, (pictured, right) will perform an all-Sammy Nestico concert in honor of […]
Continue ReadingChaplain Michael Fronk has had a long and prosperous history with Stetson University. Not only is he a leader in the DeLand community, but he has been Chaplain at Stetson for 10 years. He graduated from Stetson in 1974 with a degree in religious studies, and he’s the father of two Stetson alumni. “Stetson has […]
Continue ReadingWhile most students are looking forward to spring break as a chance to kick back, relax and work on a tan, the 52-voice Stetson University Concert Choir is New York bound! Regarded as one of the finest undergraduate university choirs in the country, the highly selective 52-voice Stetson University Concert Choir, under the direction of Timothy Peter, director […]
Continue ReadingVinegar Tom – Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 20-22, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. All performances will be held at Stetson Theatre Arts’ “Second Stage” located inside the Museum of Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to the DeLand campus. Admission is $12 for adults, and $10 for seniors and area students. Stetson students, faculty and staff are […]
Continue ReadingThe activities and festivities scheduled in the Palm Court on Wednesday, Feb. 19, will help make Stetson’s recognition of the national Through With Chew campaign the teachable moment that is intended. Chewing tobacco is not a safe alternative to cigarettes. It’s deadly. Smokeless tobacco is a major problem. Learn more about why, find out how to detect its […]
Continue ReadingThe Stetson University School of Music Opera Theatre will present Leonard Bernstein’s Tony Award-Winning opera, Candide, on Friday and Sunday, Feb. 21 and 23. Directed by Russell Franks, with orchestra conducted by Anthony Hose, Candide will be performed in the DeLand High School Auditorium, 800 N. Hill Ave., at 7:30 p.m., Friday evening, and a […]
Continue ReadingSTETSON UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE’s current winter issue investigates what the experts say about the Millennial generation and how, specifically, Stetson students reflect those descriptions. “In some ways,” said Bill Noblitt, editor of the magazine, “Stetson students are much like any other Millennials. They are tech savvy and want to please their parents. But in other ways, […]
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