The Sum of Our Parts features work by Samford's art and design faculty members. The exhibit will be on display in the Art Gallery from Jan. 13-Feb. 3. The opening reception will take place on Jan. 13 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Renowned pianist Misha Dichter is one of America's most popular artists. His global career spans six decades and he brings his wealth of talent to Samford's stage. This event is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
Faculty members will meet with students applying to the School of the Arts art and design programs to review scholarship portfolios. Registration opens December 5.
Join the Samford School of the Arts Commercial Music program and entertainment icons Simon Lythgoe and Jan Smith for a special program on How to Make it in the Music Industry. These guests will also be part of the judging team for the 2022 Step Sing. Register today!
Established by Fletcher and Nell Morris to encourage high levels of achievement in piano performance, winners of the competition receive scholarship awards to study music at Samford.
The Laramie Project, by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project, is seniors Scott Baron and Carson Blalock's Catalyst project. The play is based on the challenging real-life events of a hate crime committed in Laramie, WY. This play is for mature audiences only.
The Samford A Cappella Choir will present Choral Vespers Feb. 4 and April 1 this spring in Reid Chapel.
Described as "a pianist of real firework" (ArtsAtl), Dr. Alexander Wasserman maintains an active concert schedule, with recent recital performances in the cities of Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, La Jolla, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Portland, Santa Barbara, and Washington, D.C., and others. Samford is delighted to welcome him to our campus.
Rachel Barton Pine is a celebrated violinist whose performances combine her gift for emotional communication with her fascination with historical research. This performance is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
The Samford Orchestra will perform twice in the spring. The concerts will feature winners of the Concerto Aria Competition.
The Samford String Quartet, endowed by the Wilton H. Bunch Family, features faculty members Jeffrey and Angela Flaniken and Samuel and Caroline Nordlund.
Sandbox percussion will perform with mezzo-soprano Elspeth Davis. Sandbox Percussion has established themselves as a leading proponent of this generation of contemporary percussion chamber music. Described as exhilarating by The New York Times, this group is sure to dazzle the audience. This performance is co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
The Samford Dance Company will present its annual dance concert in the Wright Center. This year's program will be premiering four new pieces choreographed by people of color. These choreographers include Gierre Godley of New York City, Kat Files, a Birmingham native now based in NYC, Ursula Smith of Birmingham and James Atkinson of Montgomery. Members of the Samford Dance Company will also perform pieces inspired by important historical events and influential people such as the Declaration of Human Rights, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Freedom Rides of the Civil Rights Movement. Company members have toured the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in preparation for this performance and have participated in discussions around racial injustice and reconciliation in order to encourage empathy and education. Re/vise consists of dances in a wide variety of styles - classical ballet on pointe, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, modern dance, and even West African.
Samford University Wind Ensemble will perform twice this spring.
Join cellist and faculty member Samuel Nordlund for an evening of music.
Come hear Samford's newest ensemble, Lakeshore.
Join us for a evening with this multi-instrumental quartet. Its music is infused with traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz and minimalism. Invoke weaves all of these styles together to form a unique contemporary repertoire. Co-presented with the Birmingham Chamber Music Society.
Come for a special concert and worship service with the Samford Worship Ensemble (WAE).
The Chamber Ensemble Concert will include performances from a wide variety of student ensembles.
Join the Samford Jazz Band for a fun evening of jazz favorites.
Join the Samford Worship Team for worship and music in Reid Chapel.
The Samford Opera Company will present The Magic Flute, a heroic fairytale opera about finding your way through the shadow and light of the world. One of the most beloved operas of all times and a great beginner opera for all ages.
Samford's Division of Music Honors Recital celebrates the talent of our students and includes music awards presentations.
The Samford University Chorale will host a special Good Friday Service at noon.
The A Cappella Choir and the University Chorale will perform in this joint concert which is also sponsored by the Vestavia Mafia.
We are pleased to announce the first annual Samford University Conducting Symposium that will take place in April 2022! This symposium is an opportunity for current educators to hone their conducting skills with a live collegiate ensemble and world renowned clinician. This all-day workshop will include two conducting sessions (morning and afternoon) featuring the Samford University Wind Ensemble where participating conductors will receive individualized coaching sessions. This symposium will also offer two engaging informational sessions on reviewing conducting pedagogies and effectively integrating DEIA in music programs.
