Tag: Department of Music

Savannah Wind Symphony opens season with concert on Armstrong Campus

Savannah Wind Symphony, a community symphony serving the Coastal Empire, will hold its first concert on the Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus in Savannah. The symphony is comprised of musicians from the greater Savannah area.

Armstrong Campus Chorale and Vocal Chamber Ensemble perform at 27th annual Memorial Concert

The Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus University Chorale and Vocal Chamber will perform in honor of J. Harry Persse, Ph.D., at the J. Harry Persse Memorial Concert on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The concert is held annually to celebrate the legacy of J. Harry Persse, Ph.D., who was a musician, composer and educator at Armstrong State College in Savannah from 1965 to 1988.

Georgia Southern University celebrates 20th annual National French Week

Georgia Southern University will celebrate the history, culture and contributions of the French community during its 20th annual French Week, featuring a series of lectures, performances, meals and more. The celebration will run from Nov. 2 through Nov. 8.

Georgia Southern music professor holding trumpet performance

Tim Kintzinger, D.M.A., a music professor on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus, will go back to his roots when he performs “Standards” on the trumpet on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 in the Carol A. Carter Recital Hall on the Statesboro Campus and on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus.

Piano in the Arts presents Colombian musicians for next installment of concert series

In the last century, the piano has become popular in Colombia as the country’s music is increasingly influenced by European traditions. Two of Colombia’s most versatile pianists are coming to the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus for Piano in the Arts’ South American Rhythms.

Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus to host performance by U.S. Air Force clarinet quartet

Woodwind fans in the Savannah area have a chance to see a nationally touring clarinet quartet on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. Mission Winds, a component of the United States Air Force Band of the West, will be performing at the Fine Arts Auditorium on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Armstrong Youth Orchestra to hold auditions on Georgia Southern Armstrong Campus

The Armstrong Youth Orchestra (AYO) is holding auditions Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Fine Arts Hall in Savannah.

Department of Music Hosts Southern Invitational Choral Competition and Festival on Oct. 23

Georgia Southern University’s Department of Music will host the Southern Invitational Choral Competition and Festival on Friday, Oct. 23. In its inaugural year, the state competition features some of the top high school choirs from across Georgia.