August/September/October 2007 Cultural Events

August 27, 2007 at 7 pm in the NGU Library. 
Art Exhibition Opening: Elena Lee    Mrs. Lee is the newest member of the North Greenville University Visual Art Department faculty. Originally from South Korea, Mrs. Lee has spent the past few years living in Philadelphia, PA where she received her masters degree from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. Mrs. Lee is a painter and a ceramicist whose work spans the formal language of material and vessel while also engaging the viewer in a personal narrative which embraces both autobiography and the similitude of shared human experiences. The exhibit will remain open until September 17, 2007.

"Gentle Rush" by Elena Lee

Sept 20, 2007 at 7 pm in Hamlin Recital Hall.

Lisa Sain Odom and Matthew Hoch.

Lisa Sain Odom holds Voice Performance degrees from Bob Jones University (B.M.) and Converse College (M.M.) and is nearing completion of a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina. She teaches voice at North Greenville University and at Western Carolina University. Opera roles include Isabelle/Madeline (The Face on the Barroom Floor), Musetta (La Bohème), Anne Page (The Merry Wives of Windsor) and Monica (The Medium). In the world of musical theater, she recently performed the role of K.D. McLady in the world premier of DOGS: The Musical at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and her favorite roles include Julie Jordan (Carousel), the Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), and Rose (The Secret Garden). As a concert soloist she has appeared with the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria, the South Carolina Philharmonic, Opera Carolina, USC Symphony and Ballet, and International Ballet. Upcoming performances include a recital and master class at Shorter College and an appearance as concert soloist with the Foothills Philharmonic. Dr. Matthew Hoch, Assistant Professor of Music, came to Shorter College in 2006. His recent operatic credits have included the title role on Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Falke in Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus, Jupiter in Offenbach’s Orphée aux enfers, Aeneas in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, Fiorello in Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia, Silvio in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera, and Count Almaviva in Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro.

September 24, 2007 at 7 pm in the NGU Library                                                      Art Exhibition Opening: Kent Ambler, Printmaker Kent Ambler will present a selection of woodcuts which showcase his expressive style and his connection to nature. About his work, Kent states, “While the imagery in my art is generally subject or object oriented, the visual appearance of each piece is of most importance to me. I work from an aesthetic and intuitive approach rather than a conceptual one.” Kent Ambler brings refreshing spontaneity to the historically, process oriented technique of woodblock relief printing. Through his formal approach and intuitive execution Mr. Ambler’s work reaches beyond the surface of representation and explores his deeper concerns for nature. The exhibit will remain open until October 12, 2007.

Oct 11, 2007 at 7 pm in Hamlin Recital Hall.

Ken Prewitt and Yu-Lien The.

Tenor Ken Prewitt and pianist Yu-Lien The perform a variety of songs and arias from the Baroque to the 21st century. Ken Prewitt is an Assistant Professor in the School of Music at Western Michigan University; he has sung major opera and oratorio roles with the Columbia Lyric Opera, Bob Jones Opera Association, Greenville Chorale and Chamber Singers, Long Bay Symphony, Columbia Choral Society, Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium, Wichita Chamber Chorale, and Reno Choral Society. Born in the Netherlands, Yu-Lien The’s diploma credentials include piano performance, recorder performance, and piano/recorder education. She has performed as a soloist and recitalist throughout Europe including appearances with the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie and Kammerorchester Hannover.

Oct 16, 2007 at 7 pm in Turner Auditorium. Chorfest. The annual high school choral extravaganza is a favorite event on the NGU campus. Choirs from area schools spend an entire day in workshops and rehearsals and perform together in a combined concert.

Oct 23, 2007 at 7 pm in Hamlin Recital Hall. Martha Kitterman – flute and Fabio Parrini - piano. The program will include music by JS Bach, Jacques Ibert, Cecile Chaminade, and Otar Taktakishvili. Martha Kitterman, flutist, received her music degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the years she has served as principal flute with the Greenville Symphony, the Asheville Symphony, the Heritage Chamber Orchestra, and currently serves in that position with the GAMAC Chamber Orchestra and the Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra. During the summers Martha has attended several flute masterclasses and she is the class director for Patricia Harper's flute class which is held here at North Greenville University. Assisting Martha with her recital will be North Greenville's piano coordinator, Fabio Parini.
 

November 2007 Cultural Events

Nov 5, 2007 at 7 pm in Hayes Ministry Center. Lecture: Ann Marie Taylor. The 2008 SC Teacher of the Year visits the NGU campus. Ms Taylor is an educational innovator and motivational speaker with some groundbreaking ideas for educators and anyone interested in making a difference in the lives of children.

Nov 12, 2007 at 7 pm in the NGU Library. Holiday Art Sale. This annual event showcases the talents of North Greenville University's art students and gives audience members the opportunity to purchase unique works art. Proceeds from this event will go to the individual artists as well as to support the Art Program at NGU. The sale will continue through December 6, 2007. The public is invited to attend.

Nov 13, 2007 at 7 pm in Hamlin Recital Hall. The NGU Concert Band performs a variety of musical styles with something for everyone.

November 14-16, 2007 at 7:30 pm in Turner Auditorium.

Considered by many the most charming musical ever written. Funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, yet as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances. Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (the songwriting team of Fiddler On The Roof and book by Joe Masteroff.

Nov 19, 2007 at 7 pm in Turner Auditorium. NGU Jazz band concert. Big Band style jazz that swings.

Nov 27, 2007 at 7 pm in Turner Auditorium. Christmas Concert. The NGU Concert Choir never disappoints in this gala celebration of the Christmas season. Dr Barry Combs directs a 50 voice choir in selections both sacred and seasonal.