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Honor Choir Concert
October 4, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Location: Harrison Theatre

Join Snoopy and the gang as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. - Emma Taylor Theatre for Youth Series

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Mandy Howard
Worship Exchange Event | Topic: Sensory Sensitivity and Worship
October 8, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Regions Room

Join us for FREE breakfast and the culmination of Samford psychology professor Dr. Amanda Howard’s research project, “Worship without limits: Practical guidance for shepherding people with sensory sensitivity.”

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Michael Murphy
ARCHETYPES: Ten Buildings that Shape our Lives | A Lecture by Michael Murphy
October 8, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Samford University Department of Architecture & Interior Design Lecture Series. A special thanks to Davis Architects for making this event possible.

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Choral-Orchestral Concert
October 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Performances by the Samford Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, University Chorale and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Chorus

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Montague Concert
October 9, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Harry's Coffeehouse

Join us for a concert performance by the School of the Arts newest Commercial Music ensemble, Montague. This band plays student originals in addition to rock, country, and pop’s hottest hits. Don't miss it! A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Made Here | Alabama Visual Arts Network Invitational Exhibition
October 10 – November 9
Location: Art Gallery

Join us in the Art Gallery for the display of "Made Here," an invitational exhibition presented in partnership with the Alabama Visual Arts Network.

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Samford Worship Collective
October 10, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Samford Worship Collective, the flagship worship team for Samford University and Samford’s worship program, will lead a night of worship.

Academy Recital Piano
Academy of the Arts Masquerade Recital
October 19, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
Choir Reid Chapel
Fall Choir Concert
October 24, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for performances by multiple choirs on Samford's campus.

Silent Sky Poster
Silent Sky
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Location: Christenberry Planetarium

Follow along as we venture through American playwright, Henrietta Leavitt’s tale of how her passion for discovery enabled astronomy to map the sky and, in the process, determine our exact place in the universe. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Art, Architecture and Design Day
November 1, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Join us for Samford Art, Architecture and Design Day! Participating students will have a chance to tour our amazing facilities, take a sample class, learn more about financial aid and enjoy dinner with art, architecture and design students and faculty!

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A Cappella Choir
Homecoming Vespers Service
November 1, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Performances by the A Cappella Choir, Samford’s flagship choral ensemble. A special thanks to Steve and Gena Vinyard for their support!

Marching Band
2024 Samford University Alumni Band Event
November 2

We hope you join our ranks as a member of the Samford University Alumni Band! On Saturday, Nov. 2, Samford University band alumni are invited to relive some of their greatest college memories alongside the 2024 Samford University Marching Bulldogs. Members of the Alumni Band will have the opportunity to march and play a halftime show with the current band while congregating with generations of the Samford band family. The day will include a morning rehearsal, tailgating opportunities hosted by the School of the Arts and our Bulldog Homecoming game vs. Wofford. You must register for this event by October 25. Registration is $40 and includes performer uniform shirt and game ticket!

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Middle School Honor Band
November 3 – November 4
Location: Wright Center

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Rory Noland
Worship Exchange Event with Rory Noland | Topic: The Heart of the Artist –Spiritual Wellness for Ministry Leaders
November 7, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel and the Rotunda Club

Join us on November 7 for worship led by the Samford Worship Collective and Rory Noland, followed by lunch with the CWA staff and Rory Noland as we discuss the Heart of the Artist – Spiritual Wellness for Ministry Leaders.

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Jazz Band
Jazz Band Concert
November 7, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

A special thanks to Jon and Anita Lawson for their support.

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Orchestra Concert
November 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the Samford Orchestra.

Academy Music Rectial
Academy of the Arts Recitals
November 10, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

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Commercial Music Songwriter Showcase
November 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Harry's Coffeehouse

A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Percussive Arts Society International Convention
November 14 – November 16
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Samford Worship Collective
November 14, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for worship night led by Samford Worship Collective.

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Festival of Choirs Concert
November 15, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for performances by Samford and local choral ensembles.

Commercia Music Performance
LAKESHORE Concert
November 19, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Wright Center

Join us for a performance by LAKESHORE, Samford’s flagship commercial music band, performing R&B, funk/soul, and pop hits from the 60s to today.

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The Light in the Piazza
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Location: Harrison Theatre

Experience this heartfelt Broadway musical about a woman traveling the Tuscan countryside with her daughter in 1953. When a handsome young Florentine captures the daughter's heart, the mother must decide if she will risk revealing the truth that could threaten her daughter's happiness. Part of the Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series, the orchestrally accompanied story emphasizes first love and the desire to see and love the best in each other. Performances run from November 21-24 in Harrison Theatre. - Dr. Chandler and Jane Paris Smith Opera Series

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Music and Theatre Audition Weekend I
November 22 – November 23

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Art Gallery Annual Juried Show 2023
Art & Design Senior Exhibitions
December 5 – December 14
Location: Art Gallery
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Hanging of the Green
December 5, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us for this special Samford holiday tradition featuring carols by the University Chorale and A Cappella Choir.

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Ten-Minute Plays
December 7
Academy Music Rectial
Academy of the Arts Recitals
December 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
Academy Recital Piano
Academy of the Arts Recitals
December 8, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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MTNA Guest Artist Faculty Recital
January 14, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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High School Honor Band Festival
January 16 – January 19
Location: Wright Center
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Works by Guest Artist Laura Wennstrom
January 16 – February 27
Location: Art Gallery
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NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Conference
January 22 – January 25

Founded in 1901, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) has a mission to strengthen the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. The Division of Music will host the NAMM Conference this year.

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Art, Architecture and Design Virtual Portfolio Review
January 23

Sign up for a 15-minute one-on-one portfolio review session to maximize your scholarship potential!

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AMEA (Alabama Music Educators Association) Convention
January 23 – January 25

The AMEA (Alabama Music Educators Association) Convention will be hosted by the Division of Music at Samford University.

Chanticleer
Chanticleer
January 24, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Founded in 1978, GRAMMY® Award-winning Chanticleer is renowned for its diverse repertoire and skill. Based in San Francisco, the ensemble has sold over a million records and performed globally.

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Brad Diamond Faculty Recital
Faculty Recital: Brad Diamond, tenor
January 28, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by School of the Arts Professor of Voice, Brad Diamond.

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Worship Exchange Forum: The Worship Industry with Adam Perez
January 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Rotunda Club

Join us Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Samford for FREE lunch in the Rotunda Club and a discussion about the changing landscape of the worship music industry with Adam Perez, Belmont University Assistant Professor of Worship Studies

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Academy of the Arts Recitals
February 2, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
Busch Trio
Busch Trio
February 6, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

The Busch Trio, formed at the Royal College of Music in London by Omri Epstein, Mathieu van Bellen and Ori Epstein, has become a leading ensemble. They perform regularly in Europe and the US, receiving praise and winning awards in several countries.

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Music and Theatre Audition Weekend II
February 7 – February 8

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Choral Vespers Service
February 7, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Performances by the A Cappella Choir, Samford’s flagship choral ensemble.

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Faculty Recital: Cindy St. Clair and Brent Reeves, Piano Duo
February 11, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a piano duo performance by School of the Arts faculty members Cindy St. Clair and Brent Reeves.

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Music and Theatre Audition Weekend III
February 14 – February 15

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Blank Slate
Blank Slate (annual dance concert)
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Location: Wright Center

The Samford Dance Company will share the stage with Birmingham’s own Sanspointe Dance Company for their performance of Blank Slate. A program of varied dance styles, Blank Slate will illustrate the people and experiences that add color to our lives. It is these colors that represent how we see and interpret the world around us. Through the art of dance, Samford and Sanspointe seek to encourage the audience to bask in the richness of their own colorful lives. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Samford String Quartet Concert
February 18, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the Samford String Quartet.

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Wind Ensemble Concert
February 20, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the wind ensemble.

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Orchestra Concert
February 25, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the Samford Orchestra.

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Samford Worship Collective
February 27, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a night of worship led by the Samford Worship Collective.

Academy Music Rectial
Academy of the Arts Recitals
March 2, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for performances by our Academy of the Arts music students.

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Worship Exchange Event: Christian Mission through Artistic Worship with Byron Spradlin
March 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Regions Room

Join us Tuesday, March 4 at Samford in the Regions Room for FREE lunch and a discussion about Christian mission through artistic worship with founder and president of “Artists in Christian Testimony,” Dr. Byron Spradlin.

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Festival of Choirs
March 6, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Performances by Samford and local choral ensembles.

Commercial Music Harrys Concert
Music Industry Revenue Streams Concert
March 19, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Harry's

Commercial Music students will perform a variety concert consisting of original music including a wide variety of genres. Students have also put together the planning, marketing and coordination of technical requirements for this performance.

Godspell
Godspell
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Location: Harrison Theatre

The musical Godspell is the Gospel of Matthew set to music. Written in 1971, its original production reflected that era. The idea was to represent Christianity in 1971. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Richard Goode
Richard Goode
March 20, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Richard Goode, a renowned interpreter of Classical and Romantic music, is celebrated for his emotionally powerful performances and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings. He has performed with major orchestras, at prestigious venues, and his masterclasses are highly regarded.

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Music Honors Recital 2023
Division of Music Honors Recital
March 25, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
Art Gallery Annual Juried Show 2023
Art and Design Juried Student Exhibition
March 27 – April 17
Location: Art Gallery
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LAKESHORE Concert
March 27, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Boren Courtyard
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Jazz Band Concert
April 3, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall
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Opera Workshop
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Location: Bolding Studio
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Orchestra Concert
April 8, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the Samford Orchestra.

The Tempest
The Tempest
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Location: Harrison Theatre

The Tempest features a crew of shipwrecked men on a magical island and who are tormented by an old wizard and his magical servants. - Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman Theatre and Dance Series

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Montague Concert
April 14, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Boren Courtyard

Join us for a concert performance by the School of the Arts newest Commercial Music ensemble, Montague. This band plays student originals in addition to rock, country, and pop’s hottest hits. Don't miss it! A special thanks to Tom and Annette McLeod for their support.

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Wind Ensemble Concert
April 15, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for a performance by the wind ensemble.

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Samford Worship Collective: Maundy Thursday Service
April 17, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel

Join us as the Samford Worship Collective leads us in worship for the Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week. This service is based on Jesus’ final meal with his disciples, where he washed the disciples feet—even disciples he knew would soon betray him. The name “Maundy” comes from the Latin word, mandatum, meaning, commandment. On this day, we are commanded to love one another, just as Christ has loved us.

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One Act Play Festival
April 24 – April 25
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Art and Design Senior Exhibition
April 24 – May 3
Location: Art Gallery
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Spring Choir Concert
April 24, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Reid Chapel
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Academy of the Arts Recitals
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Location: Brock Recital Hall

Join us for performances by our Academy of the Arts music students.

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Arts Spring Commencement
May 3, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Location: Pete Hanna Center

Join Samford University as we celebrate our spring graduates.

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