Grammy-nominated jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig will perform in concert with the SFA Swingin' Axes at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in W.M. Turner Auditorium. The concert marks the last event of the SFA College of Fine Arts' 2009-2010 University Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Patrons can expect an energetic evening of music as three-time Grammy-nominated jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig performs with Stephen F.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The SFA Wind Ensemble will present "Contempo," a concert of contemporary band music, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

"Most of the pieces on the program were written within the last 10 years, and all were considered 'new' during their time," said Fred J. Allen, SFA director of bands and conductor of the Wind Ensemble. "We're even including a new edition of a John Philip Sousa march."

Dr. Charles Gavin, SFA professor of horn, will be the guest artist and featured soloist on Lee Actor's "Horn Concerto" during the SFA Orchestra of the Pines' concert at 730 p.m. Saturday, April 24, in Cole Concert Hall.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Orchestra of the Pines in its season-ending concert, "Grand Anniversaries," at 7:30 p.m.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Percussion Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

"Featuring a wide variety of percussion and musical styles, this is one of the most difficult programs the 13-member ensemble has ever presented," said Dr. Scott Harris, SFA director of percussion.

Former heavyweight champion boxer and iconic businessman George Foreman will be the inaugural speaker in a new lecture series hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University's College of Liberal and Applied Arts.

Former heavyweight champion boxer and iconic businessman George Foreman will be the inaugural speaker in a new lecture series hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University's College of Liberal and Applied Arts.

Two recent photographs by Stephen F. Austin State University photographer Hardy Meredith received awards at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education's recent District IV conference in Austin.

Meredith received Special Awards (fourth place) in both the Structured Color Photography and Black-and-White Photography categories for his photos titled "Dr. Deer and Company" and "Header," respectively.

Six Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members will be honored for their teaching abilities at the university's annual Teaching Excellence Convocation at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in Regent's Suites A and B of the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

Sulphur Springs graduate student Monica Lancaster will play the title role in SFA's production of Carlisle Floyd's American opera "Susannah" on Thursday, April 15, and Saturday, April 17, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts, School of Music and School of Theatre will present Carlisle Floyd's opera "Susannah" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, through Saturday, April 17, in W.M.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS -The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a wide array of music during its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

The 20-member choir will perform works spanning almost 400 years, some of which were originally written for a trombone ensemble and some that have been transcribed or arranged for the instrument, explained Deb Scott, SFA assistant professor of trombone and the group's director.