TTU arts roundup for Jan. 26: Center Stage features Fisk Jubilee Singers
The group is composed of a cappella vocal artists and students of Fisk University in Nashville. They travel the world regularly and have performed since 1871. They are one of America’s foremost vocal ensembles and premier performers of pre-Civil War slave spirituals. Such songs have influenced many musical genres, including rhythm and blues, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll.
The group was nominated for a Grammy Award along with gospel and blues vocalist Johnny Lang for the song “I believe” on Lang’s album, “Oh Happy Day.” Award winners are to be announced Jan. 31. The Jubilee Singers were last nominated for a Grammy for their 2003 recording “In Bright Mansions.”
Appalachian Center for Craft
- Mood Alteration, mixed media installation by Meg Roberts, continues until Feb. 11, Gallery One.
- Static, wood and metal installation by Brian Ferrell, continues until Feb. 18, Gallery Two.
- Boys Toys, mixed media/metals installation by Nathan Dube, Jan. 28-March 10, North Windows Gallery.
Backdoor Playhouse
- “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged),” 8 p.m. on Feb. 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 20. Matinee: 2 p.m. Feb. 20. Late Show: 10 p.m. Feb. 18.
Center Stage
- Comedian and activist Dick Gregory brings his humorous brand of social satire to TTU for a performance at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, at Derryberry Auditorium.
- Multi-Grammy Award winning fiddler and violinist-composer Mark O’Connor performs his “American String Celebration” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2. Arrive early. Tickets aren’t required, but seating is limited.
The Cumberland Quintet
- Performance 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Film
- Film series “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Movement,” 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, Room 110, Volpe Library Media Center.
TTU Music
- Joshua Spivey and Mary Bastin’s joint student recital is scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31.
- Kristopher Sherrell’s student recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1.
- A Trombone Pops Night is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4.
- Triton Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5.
- TTU Brass Spectacular, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6.
- There will be a recital of students playing non-major instruments at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8.
- TTU Symphony Band in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12.
- TTU Festival of Winds and Percussion Bands in Concert, 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13.
- Holly Sanders’s bassoon recital is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- Jacob Vidourek’s oboe recital is scheduled for 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- Les McDonald’s senior trumpet recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14.
- LeTara Lee’s junior voice recital is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15.
- Professor Charles Decker’s trumpet students will be having a pops nigh at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16.
The Appalachian Center for Craft is located six miles off Highway 56 (Interstate 40, Exit 273) near Smithville. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The Joan Derryberry Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Roaden University Center and is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Backdoor Playhouse is located in Jere Whitson Memorial Building. For more information, call 372-6595. Unless noted otherwise, all concerts are free and take place in the Bryan Fine Arts Building. The concert schedule is subject to change. For more information, call 372-3161.
