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Acclaimed Russian orchestra to premiere SFA professor's composition at SFA


Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a 7:30 p.m. concert on Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - When the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin presents its concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, "W.M. Turner Auditorium will be filled with splendid music performed by 16 of the most gifted Russian musicians," said John W.

SFA students receive scholarships from Nacogdoches Masons


From left to right: Wilber Arias Jr., Lacey Pierce and Cameron Kirkland.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Three Stephen F. Austin State University students recently received $1,000 scholarships from Milam Masonic Lodge No. 2 in Nacogdoches. The scholarships were awarded at the lodge's September meeting to Wilber Arias Jr. of Nacogdoches, Cameron Kirkland of Killeen and Lacey Pierce of Douglass.

The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin in concert at Stephen F. Austin State University


The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

The internationally acclaimed Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts' 2011-2012 University Series. The program includes works by J.S.

SFA presents student-directed 'Women and Wallace'


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present a student production of "Women and Wallace" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Downstage Theatre of the Griffith Fine Arts Building.

Jonathan Marc Sherman's one-act play focuses on Wallace Kirkman and the struggles he has with women and relationships after experiencing a traumatic event, explained Hamshire senior Cynthia Law, the play's director.

All-female horn quartet, Genghis Barbie, to perform at SFA


Genghis Barbie, a classically-trained ensemble that performs an innovative and varied program, will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, as part of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music's Cole Performing Arts Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Genghis Barbie, marketed as "the leading post post-feminist feminist all-female horn experience," will present a guest recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

SFA schedules faculty bassoon recital


SFA faculty member Dr. Susan Nelson, far right, will present a bassoon recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Cole Concert Hall. Joining her on the program will be, from left, fellow faculty members Geneva Fung (piano), Evgeni Raychev (cello) and Jennifer Dalmas (violin); Abilene senior Brandon Pierce (violin); and faculty member Eric Fisher (bass).

SFA Wind Ensemble to present 'Sounds of America'


Nathan Nabb, SFA associate professor of saxophone, will perform John Mackey's "Concerto for Soprano Sax" with the SFA Wind Ensemble during the band's season-opening concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - In celebration of the nation's diverse music, the SFA Wind Ensemble will open its 2011-2012 season with "Sounds of America" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

SFA jazz bands concert offers jazz, blues and Latin tunes


NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces jazz bands in a joint concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

Under the direction of Deb Scott, SFA associate professor of trombone, the Swingin' Aces will open the concert with a varied program that includes jazz, blues and Latin tunes.

SFA orchestra to present 'By Popular Demand' concert


Violinist Kevin Lin, junior division winner of the 2011 Schmidbauer International Young Artist Competition, will be the featured soloist during the Orchestra of the Pines concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Cole Concert Hall.

Stephen F. Austin State University's flagship orchestral ensemble, The Orchestra of the Pines, will open it 2011-2012 season with "By Popular Demand" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

'Rabbit Hole' opens SFA theatre season


Missouri City junior Amelia Fultz, portrays Izzy in the SFA School of Theatre's production of "Rabbit Hole," rehearses a comic scene with White Oak senior Lindsay Love, who plays Izzy's mother. David Lindsay-Abaire's drama, which director Scott Shattuck calls "an astounding affirmation of the importance and resiliency of family," depicts an extended family learning to adjust after the accidental death of a child. It is being presented nightly at 7:30 p.m.
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