Holli Barger named winner of Ouachita's 2019 McBeth Concerto Competition
December 11, 2019Ouachita Baptist University junior Holli Barger was named this year’s winner of the W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Dec. 6. She performed “Horn Concerto, No. 8 – I. Allegro” by Franz Strauss.
The beauty of light: Christmas chapel 2019
December 11, 2019I remember when I was a kid looking forward to something we did once almost every year. We would get in the car and drive around the city to the blocks or houses that were known to have the best light displays. There’s something special about getting in a warm car on a cold night and admiring beautiful, creative displays of light. If you’ve had that experience, you know that it’s a feeling that’s hard to describe: comfort, safety and a sense of wonder – all at the same time.
Brown, Edwards, Matros, McCown and Studdard win 11th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition
December 11, 2019Ouachita Baptist University students Olivia Brown, Savannah Edwards, Brandon Matros, Sheldon McCown and Allison Studdard received first place and a $4,000 cash prize for their business proposal, ImmunoSense, during the 11th annual OBU Business Plan Competition held Thursday, Dec. 5.
From the "Ouachitonian": Mason Woolbright
December 09, 2019Most people do not realize their calling until later in life, but for Mason Woolbright, a sophomore business administration major from Benton, his career path was clear from an early age.
Ouachita Theatre to present One-Act Play Festival Dec. 5-6
December 05, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present its annual student-directed One-Act Play Festival on Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Verser Theatre.
Ouachita to host 14th annual McBeth Concerto Competition Dec. 6
December 05, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the 14th annual W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall located in Mabee Fine Arts Center.
From the "Ouachitonian": Tracey Knight
December 02, 2019When Tracey Knight moved into Cone-Bottoms dormitory in 1981, she never dreamed that 36 years later she would be walking up its front steps to work every day. For her, Ouachita was a good life. It was home.
Holland to present senior voice recital at Ouachita Dec. 6
November 27, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Abigail Holland in her senior voice recital on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The recital is free and open to the public.
From the "Ouachitonian": Clay Mobley
November 25, 2019For Clay Mobley, a junior music industry major from Wylie, Texas, music is much more than a mere performance; music is a way of life. “I grew up singing in church choir, and I grew up watching my dad singing country music opries,” said Mobley. It was only natural that Mobley decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Ouachita's Band Christmas concert to be held Dec. 2
November 25, 2019The Ouachita Baptist University Band will present its annual Christmas concert on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus. The concert is free and open to the public.