Dr. Justin Nelson, Director of Choral Activities at Southern Arkansas University, was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association Conference. Dr. Nelson was one of three to receive the inaugural award, along with Sarah Gwatney-Dunbar, an Oklahoma City University Graduate Student with an appointment at Greenbriar schools,… Read More
“Blue” Lou Marini joins SAU Jazz Ensemble for the Artist in Residence concert
The Southern Arkansas University Jazz Ensemble will be joined by “Blue” Lou Marini on November 4 at 7:00 PM for the Artist in Residence Concert. Marini has been a member of Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Saturday Night Live Band, The Original Blues Brothers Band, with credits in hundreds of albums, many of which have… Read More
Blue Trumpet Ensemble in quarterfinal round at National Trumpet Competition
For the first time, the Southern Arkansas University Blue Trumpet Ensemble has advanced to the live quarterfinal round at the National Trumpet Competition. This prestigious annual event will take place in late March and early April at the University of Delaware. David D. Torres, director of athletic bands and instructor of trumpet and horns, offered… Read More
Mulerider Band will shine with new uniforms thanks to Sturgis Trust grant
The Southern Arkansas University Mulerider Band will sport a new look for the first time in more than 15 years thanks to a generous grant by the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust of Arkadelphia. This grant of $100,000 will provide the majority of funding needed to purchase new uniforms. J.P. Wilson, director… Read More
Music majors offer virtual instruction to benefit 9th-12th graders
Mulerider Band members continue to share their sound and skills with other aspiring high school musicians during this world-wide pandemic. SAU music majors are offering 25-minute lessons to 9th-12thgraders via Skype, Facetime, or Zoom at no cost. The student-teachers in the Music Education program are reaching out to these students and providing online instruction aimed… Read More
SAU’s new Director of Choral Activities looks forward to advancing program
Southern Arkansas University has announced that Justin Nelson has been named the new Director of Choral Activities. A longtime high school choral director, Nelson is excited to mentor students who will become the next generation of music educators. Originally from Rockwood, Tennessee, Nelson graduated magna cum laude from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee in… Read More
SAU Heritage and Chamber Singers free concert on April 28
The Southern Arkansas University Heritage and Chamber Singers will perform their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Magnolia. The concert is free and open to the public.
Womack, faculty accompanist at SAU, to study with master teachers in national internship
Michael Womack, faculty accompanist at Southern Arkansas University, has been named a 2019 Collaborative Piano Intern by the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Fifteen members have been selected to participate in the 2019 NATS Intern Program, a 10-day forum pairing experienced and recognized master teachers with talented early career members. The Class of 2019… Read More
Record SAU Band marching toward ‘perfect size’
The SAU Band is growing by leaps and bounds and will not only expand its rehearsal room in 2019, but fill its own residence hall. J.P. Wilson, director of bands and assistant professor of music, said the size and quality of the band attracts dozens of new applications each day. The Magale Rehearsal Room, located… Read More
Concert to feature interactive and classic mix of seasonal favorites
The Southern Arkansas University Heritage Singers and Chamber Singers will combine in a performance of Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church. The performance is free and open to the public. The First United Methodist Church is located at 320 West Main… Read More
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