October 2021
FEATURED IN-PERSON EVENTS
Sequential Self: Gender and Identity in Comics
Now open through Oct. 21
This Moudy Gallery exhibition showcases twelve artists whose work illuminates the complexity and intersectionality of gender and identity through autobiographical, historical and fantastical narratives.
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Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert
Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
The Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band perform under the direction of conductors Harry Blake and Brian Youngblood.
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Electra
Oct. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24
Electra, by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, tells a story of revenge not unlike today’s headlines. A Theatre TCU and Hip Pocket Theatre co-production.
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TCU Symphony Orchestra Concert
Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
The TCU Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of conductor Germán Gutiérrez.
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Brown Bag Dance Concert
Oct. 22 at 12 p.m.
The School for Classical & Contemporary Dance presents an informal, student lead dance showcase.
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TCU University Singers and Cantiamo
Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
The TCU University Singers and Cantiamo perform under the direction of conductor Sheri Neill.
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New Music Ensemble Concert
Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
The New Music Ensemble performs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth under the direction of coordinator Misha Galahanov.
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NEWS
Fashion Merchandising student represents TCU at New York Fashion Week
Patrick Kurcz enjoyed an educational experience through UofNYFW, a partnership between TCU and CLC, the university’s trademark licensing agency.
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College of Fine Arts announces Dr. Kristen Queen as Director of Academic Resource Center
Queen will provide administrative and operational support to leadership, faculty, staff and students on issues related to advising and orientation, academic services, leadership and career readiness programming, internships, and more.
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2021 MFA graduate earns Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Emerging Artist Award
Clint Bargers used the financial award to buy a kiln.
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Fulbrighter Sheridan Gabrisch ’15 served as an English teaching assistant in Malaysia
TCU is proud to celebrate a rich legacy with the U.S. Fulbright Program, which marks its 75th anniversary in 2021. Gabrisch, who earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design, is one of more than 50 TCU students who is a Fulbright alumni.
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SPOTLIGHT
Photography students in assistant professor Kalee Appleton’s Portrait class captured the actors in Theatre TCU’s Wonder Women in costume in a series of environmental portraits.
Theatre TCU’s production of Wonder Women, arranged and directed by theatre and journalism double major Collin J. Pittman, celebrated women’s roles on Broadway. It played to sold-out audiences in September.
VAN CLIBURN CONCERT HALL AT TCU
Name a seat and be a part of the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU (VCCH at TCU) forever. By making a donation, we will engrave a name plate and embroider a purple seat drape to be placed in the seat of your choice—whether it’s your name or someone special you wish to honor.
Your donation will support TCU’s investment in world-class talent, and your name will forever be a part of TCU’s legacy.
TCU MUSIC CENTER UPDATE
Unforeseen supply chain delays related to the pandemic have slowed final completion of the VCCH at TCU inside the TCU Music Center. We hope to host performances in the concert hall in spring 2022. Please watch this newsletter for updates.
Notably, the TCU Music Center has already had a significant impact on hundreds of talented students, faculty and staff who have contributed to the success of TCU’s nationally known School of Music.
- The 5,000 square-foot band rehearsal hall provides ample room for social distancing, which allowed concert ensembles to record performances to share with audiences online throughout last year.
- The band rehearsal hall — the largest “classroom” on campus — is large enough to permit the entire 200-plus-member Horned Frog Marching Band to practice inside together for the first time ever.
- Also for the first time ever, the members of the TCU Percussion Studio have a dedicated space for rehearsals and practice.
- The Ann Koonsman Orchestra Rehearsal Hall is the first dedicated rehearsal space in the TCU Symphony Orchestra’s 100-plus-year history at TCU.
- Six general purpose practice rooms and other study spaces accommodate the growing number of talented music students at TCU.