Payton Mixon, Sammy Campione win Shambarger Competition at Ouachita
March 04, 2022Payton Mixon, a junior musical theatre major from New Caney, Texas, and Sammy Campione, a senior musical theatre major from Waxahachie, Texas, tied for first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 24th Annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers held Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall.
Ouachita's Division of Music presents the Wind Ensemble in concert March 7
February 24, 2022Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music presents the Wind Ensemble in concert Monday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
Ouachita's Division of Music presents the Symphonic Band in concert March 10
February 24, 2022The Division of Music at Ouachita Baptist University will present the Symphonic Band in concert Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center, 409 Ouachita Street, The performance is free and open to the public.
Ouachita's Dr. Natilan Crutcher releases album of original compositions
February 24, 2022Dr. Natilan Crutcher, visiting assistant professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University, released an album of original instrumental compositions in November titled “Awakening.” The album was composed, recorded and edited by Crutcher.
Ouachita Saxophone Quartet earns second prize in international competition
February 21, 2022The Ouachita Saxophone Quartet has earned second prize in the Eighth Annual ENKOR International Chamber Music Competition based on video submissions of their performances of “Histoire du Tango” by Astor Piazzolla and “Volcanic Ash” by Chris Evan Haas.
Craig Crawford wins McBeth Concerto Competition at Ouachita
February 18, 2022Ouachita Baptist University senior Craig Crawford won the 2021 W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition held in December in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall. Crawford took first place performing Fantasia by Claude T. Smith on saxophone.
Ouachita's School of Fine Arts hosts alumna Caitlin Secrest in concert Feb. 22
February 14, 2022Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host vocalist Caitlin Secrest in concert Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall, 455 Campus Drive. Secrest’s performance is part of university’s guest artist series. The concert is free and open to the public.
Ouachita Guest Artist Series to host Rachel Breen in concert Feb. 21
February 14, 2022Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host pianist Rachel Breen in concert Monday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall, 455 Campus Drive. Breen’s performance is part of Ouachita’s guest artist series and the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist (NFMC) program. The concert is free and open to the public.
Ouachita theatre department presents musical by senior Sammy Campione from Feb. 16-21
February 11, 2022The Department of Theatre Arts at Ouachita Baptist University will present “Tanglewood,” a musical written and directed by senior Sammy Campione, from Feb. 16-21 in Verser Theatre, 409 Ouachita Street.
Ouachita Singers selected to perform during All-State Conference on Feb. 18
February 10, 2022The Ouachita Singers from Ouachita Baptist University was selected to perform in Hot Springs, Ark., at the Arkansas All-State Conference on Friday, Feb. 18, at 8:30 p.m. in Hot Springs Convention Center Hall A.