School of Music, Art, and Theatre — Fall 2021 Events Newsletter

School of Music, Art, and Theatre

FALL 2021 EVENTS NEWSLETTER

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, ART, AND THEATRE The Carlson Tower Art Gallery presents exhibitions throughout the year and is open to the public every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Featured exhibitions this fall include works by NPU alumni Steven Signa-Aviles, Ashley Gies, and Dhalia Salgado. Please follow the Gallery website, www.carlsontowergallery.org, for updated information on all exhibits.

Following a year of adaptive virtual performances, the Music and Theatre departments will return to live performance this year with a wide variety of presentations to suit every taste. The always popular Project 24, written, directed, and acted by students, all within a 24hour period, will be presented on November 6, and the annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will return “home” to Anderson Chapel.

Performances may be live streamed or recorded and released at a later date. Visit our event calendar for the most up to date information.

For live performances, audience members will be required to wear masks at all times, regardless of vaccination status, and may be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to attend.

ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR The SMAT Events Calendar grows throughout the semester as student recitals and other events are added, so be sure to follow us at: www.northpark.edu/smat-events

With hope and strength, we emerge as a community from the COVID-19 pandemic and welcome you back, in person, to our beautiful campus! The School of Music, Art, and Theatre will host a variety of events and projects under the theme of “sustainability” during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Through the lens of our new mission and vision, our exceptional faculty will walk along side our students, increasing awareness of civic responsibility and promoting a culture of compassion through the intersection of faith and learning. We invite you to campus for one or more of these events to see, hear, and experience, the creative output of our school. We look forward to seeing and talking with you!

Sincerely, DR. REBECCA RYAN INTERIM DEAN | SCHOOL OF MUSIC, ART, AND THEATRE

ART EXHIBITION

GOSPEL CHOIR

PERFORMANCE AWARDS

EXHIBITION: STEVEN SIGNA-AVILES AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 30 CARLSON TOWER GALLERY

FACULTY SHOWCASE RECITAL OCTOBER 7, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT OCTOBER 16, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

EXHIBITION: GAYLE BRADLEY-JOHNSON OCTOBER 5–OCTOBER 22 CARLSON TOWER GALLERY

ART EXTRAVAGANZA OCTOBER 28, 5:00 PM CARLSON TOWER GALLERY

FALL CHORAL CONCERT OCTOBER 29, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

FALL JAZZ CONCERT OCTOBER 31, 2:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

PROJECT 24 NOVEMBER 6, 7:30 PM

The first exhibition will feature the works of alumnus Steven Signa-Aviles C’2012, who recently completed his Master of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois and accepted a teaching position at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. An artist’s talk and reception will be held in the gallery on Tuesday, September 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Music department faculty step out from the teaching studio to demonstrate their performance acumen. This concert will be held as a part of North Park’s 2021 Homecoming celebration.

An evening of music for small ensembles of varying instrumentation, led by instructor of saxophone, Richard Brasseale, and including members of the North Park music faculty and other musicians from throughout the Chicagoland area.

The artwork of long-time faculty member Gayle Bradley-Johnson, who retired from North Park in 2001. This is the first exhibit of Professor BradleyJohnson’s artwork in the Carlson Tower Gallery since her retirement.

An artist’s talk and reception will be held in the gallery on Tuesday, October 5, 4:30-7:00 p.m., and a virtual artist talk will be livestreamed* on Thursday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m. as a part of North Park’s 2021 Homecoming celebration.

A collaborative arts event showcasing student work in Wilson Hall.

The University Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Julia Davids, and the Women’s Chorale directed by Dr. Tom Tropp, will explore the theme of “Renaissance” (Rebirth) through a variety of choral repertoire from the sixteenth century through the present day.

The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Joe Lill, and two jazz combos, directed by Audrey Morrison and Christopher White, will present jazz favorites.

A student-written, student-directed, and studentacted performance completely conceived, written, and produced within a 24-hour period. Come see the caffeine-fueled creativity of North Park’s talented students.

EXHIBITIONS CARLSON TOWER GALLERY

ASHLEY GIES OCTOBER 26–NOVEMBER 8

DHALIA SALGADO NOVEMBER 9–24

GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

Two exhibits by NPU alumni of the class of 2020, including works produced while in residence at North Park. Ms. Gies’s and Ms. Salgado’s Senior Exhibits were disrupted due to the pandemic.

An artist’s talk and reception will be held in the gallery on Tuesday, October 26, 4:00-7:00 p.m. for Ms. Gies and on Tuesday, November 9, 4:00-7:00 p.m. for Ms. Salgado.

The Gospel Choir and Gospel Choir Touring Ensemble will present an evening of music and worship. Tickets may be reserved at: npu-gospel.eventbrite.com

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES CONCERT A concert featuring student chamber ensembles, NOVEMBER 14, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

coached by music faculty.

UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Directed by Dr. Tom Zelle, the University Orchestra presents a program built out of last year’s Human Values theme, “Climate, Water, Rain….” Works will include the J.S. Bach Double Concerto for Oboe and Violin, BWV 1060.

NOVEMBER 18, 7:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

OPERA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 19 & 20, 7:30 PM VIRTUAL-ONLY EVENT*

CONCERT BAND CONCERT NOVEMBER 21, 2:30 PM ANDERSON CHAPEL

EXHIBITION: JUNIOR SHOW NOVEMBER 30–DECEMBER 16 CARLSON TOWER GALLERY

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS: “GLORIA” DECEMBER 5, 4:00 P.M. ANDERSON CHAPEL DECEMBER 12, 4:00 P.M. VIDEO RELEASE*

Designed for a digital platform, graduate students present a new, 90-minute version of Handel’s early opera “Faramondo”.

The Concert Band will be presenting a performance of wide-ranging styles including contemporary wind compositions, music from the stage or screen, and an uplifting march to finish the concert!

An exhibit showcasing the artwork of North Park’s current Junior class.

We welcome Advent this year with an on-campus celebration as well as a video release, to engage and connect our community in the anticipation of the coming of Christ. This beloved tradition will return “home” to Anderson Chapel. The Gospel Choir, University Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Singers, University Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Concert Band will join University Organist, Dr. John W.W. Sherer, to reflect upon the “Greatest Story Ever Told.”

*Livestreamed and other recorded events may be viewed on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/NPUschoolofmusicartandtheatre

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