Enjoy an evening of musical excellence with the Ensemble Concert Series: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert conducted by Bobby Francis and Brian Youngblood on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall. The concert will feature “Metallic Figure” and “J.R.,” written by internationally acclaimed musician and alum Kevin Day. Day… Read more »
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Using Theatre to Give a Voice to the Uvalde Community
“We do not want this to happen again, and it will require us all to set aside our difference and put in the work,” said Ayvaunn Penn regarding gun violence in schools. “The children of our nation are worth it. All lives are worth it.” Penn, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre, uses her… Read more »
Lead On, Creatively: Madeline Butz
The Lead On, Creatively series highlights TCU College of Fine Arts alumni, students and faculty who are putting their passion into practice. Madeline Butz ’22 is a Fashion Merchandising alumna. She will be one of two students from the College of Fine Arts featured as a future leader in “The Story of Us: An Immersive TCU… Read more »
TCU Percussion Studio Takes Center Stage at PASIC
The TCU Percussion Studio took center stage at this year’s Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, Ind. “Performance at PASIC is the pinnacle accomplishment for any university percussion ensemble,” said Brian West, division chair and coordinator of the percussion orchestra. As a winner of the International Percussion Ensemble Competition, TCU students performed a showcase… Read more »
Faculty and Staff Retirements 2022
The College of Fine Arts recognizes and thanks the following faculty and staff for their contributions to TCU. School for Classical & Contemporary Dance Susan Douglas Roberts Professor of Dance Douglas Roberts retired at the end of August 2022 after 38 years in the SCCDance. An artist-educator teaching contemporary/modern dance technique, choreography and teaching methods,… Read more »
Art class creates collaborative art installation for TCU Race & Reconciliation Initiative
Twelve students in Dan Jian’s Drawing II class collaborated this semester on “We Can, Together,” an art installation for TCU’s Race and Reconciliation Initiative (RRI), which will be on display for Reconciliation Day, April 21. Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr., chair of the RRI taskforce, asked Jian, assistant professor in the School of Art, to… Read more »
TCU Magazine: Lewis Glaser and the Art of Good Design
In a Q&A, the chair of the new Department of Design discusses what makes a good graphic designer and the success of Connext. By Grace Toups Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of TCU Magazine. Lewis Glaser, professor of graphic design and inaugural chair of the new Department of Design, reflects on… Read more »
TCU Magazine: Training and Technique Help Improve Performance and Stave off Injury
Professionals in dance, music and sports rely on the health and agility of their bodies to maintain long careers. by Trisha Spence Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of TCU Magazine. The human body is an intricate organism composed of muscle groups, bones, organs and a nervous system all working in… Read more »
TCU 360: Alum inspires current dancers to pursue their passions
This story was originally published by TCU 360. By Robbie Vaglio. For one TCU alumnus, dance was always on his radar, but he didn’t know if pursuing it would lead to the best return on investment. Domingo Estrada, who graduated from TCU’s School for Classical & Contemporary Dance (SCCDance) in 2007, always dreamt of studying… Read more »
Five Lessons from a Lifetime Invested in Music
On the heels of commencement season, this is a prime time to reflect on the wisdom imparted by speakers invited to offer their guidance and encouragement to graduates as they prepare for their next chapter. Many of these powerful life lessons are relevant to our students today. Germán Gutiérrez, professor of orchestral studies and director… Read more »