Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The music of Los Angeles-based jazz composers as well as jazz legends like Miles Davis will be featured when the Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces at Stephen F. Austin State University perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
Pieces by John Clayton, Tom Kubis and multi-Grammy nominated composer Gordon Goodwin will be among the music performed by the Swingin' Axes, directed by Gary Wurtz, professor of trumpet and jazz studies at SFA.
SFA's Orchestra of the Pines to present 'Memorable Melodies'
From left to right: Flora Wall and Juwan BlantonNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Orchestra of the Pines in concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
'Spamalot' features fun, challenging score for directors, cast, orchestra
"Spamalot" cast members rehearsing one of the numbers in the musical by Eric Idle, John Du Prez and Neil Innes are, from left, Bobby Britton, Stuart Neef, Keenan Chaisson, Heather Abbott, Daniel Miller, Adrian Lopez and Amy Miller-Martin.NACOGDOCHES, Texas -Are there enough orchestra lights for everyone in the pit? When will the piano be tuned? Can the cast sing that note while jumping? How will the offstage singers see the conductor?
Apply to SFA by Dec. 1 for First-Choice Scholarship priority benefits
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Prospective students who apply to Stephen F. Austin State University before Dec. 1, 2014 may qualify for a range of benefits not available to those who delay their applications.
The new First-Choice Scholarship priority benefits include receiving early notification of the fall 2015 residence hall assignment, access to a priority sign-up window for summer Orientation, and a $250 credit applied to the fall 2015 bill.
Guest oboist Rockett to perform recital at SFA
Susetta Dunn RockettNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present Susetta Dunn Rockett in a guest oboe recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
SFA hospitality administration and visual impairment programs teaming up for 'Dining in the Dark' event
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University hospitality administration and visual impairment programs are teaming up to raise awareness for visual impairment at the unique upcoming "Dining in the Dark" event on campus.
SFA music faculty member Gaviria to present 'Bass and Co.'
Carlos GaviriaNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present music faculty member Carlos Gaviria in a chamber recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.
Rep. Clardy invites state and regional leaders to learn about ongoing SFA WET Center research
Dr. Hans Williams (right), associate dean of SFA's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, and environmental science graduate student Amy Urbanovsky explain their ongoing research to monitor the development of wetlands surrounding Lake Naconiche. Their research, which began in 2009, projects the creation of approximately 188 acres of new wetland adjacent to the reservoir.KSAU to be temporarily off the air
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - KSAU, the radio station of Stephen F. Austin State University, will be off the air for the next couple of months while its transmitter site is being updated.
The SFA Board of Regents recently approved the replacement of the 25-year-old transmitter, antenna and transmitter building.
SFA Board of Regents approves faculty, staff changes
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved faculty and staff changes during its quarterly meeting Monday.