The Last Ride: Austin Peay State University’s final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert to be held October 27th
October 16, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) iconic Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert has been selling out shows and shaping seasonal traditions for decades, and this year, the ensemble is bringing the community along for one last ride.
The 39th and final Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert will feature back-to-back performances on Friday, October 27th at 6:00pm and 8:00pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Admission is $5.00 or two cans of food donated to Loaves and Fishes.
Austin Peay State Univeristy’s David Steinquest, professor of percussion, during the 2022 Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. (APSU)
GuitarFest returns to Austin Peay State University with trio of concerts at Mabry Concert Hall
March 8, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host its annual GuitarFest from March 14th-16th.
This year’s event will feature three concerts, each highlighting an esteemed guitarist showcasing a different style.
APSU to hold annual Guitarfest, February 11th-13th
February 6, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This February, Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the annual APSU GuitarFest, featuring guest artist concerts and workshops.
The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will be at 7:30pm, February 11th-13th, in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building’s Mabry Concert Hall.
Twenty-six-year-old Australian Joe Robinson, world-class virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter will perform on February 12th.
APSU to host annual Guitarfest February 11th-13th
January 30, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts present the annual APSU GuitarFest featuring guest artist concerts and workshops.
The concerts will be held February 11th-13th at 7.30pm in the Music/Mass Communication Building’s Mabry Concert Hall and are free and open to the public.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
APSU Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert returns on October 27th
October 17, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Don’t be afraid to be changed on Friday, October 27th, 2017, when Austin Peay State University’s Department of Music hosts the 33rd annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. It will be a metamorphosis for the better, we assure you!
This year’s concert will feature two performances at 6:00pm and 8:00pm and takes place at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall in the Music/Mass Communication Building. Admission is two cans of food (donated to Loaves & Fishes) or $5.00.
APSU Music / Mass Communication building
Austin Peay State University GuitarFest begins February 11th
January 19, 2017
GuitarFest features Grammy Award-winning Jason Vieaux in concert
Clarksville, TN – This February, Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the annual APSU GuitarFest, featuring guest artist concerts, lectures and workshops.
This year’s festival will feature performances by 2015 Grammy Awards winner, Jason Vieaux, as well as the AronBerkner Duo of guitarist Stephen Aron and flutist Jane Berkner. The festival will conclude with a recital by current Austin Peay students from the University’s guitar program.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
APSU GuitarFest returns to campus February 15th-17th
February 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This February, Austin Peay State University and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts will present the annual APSU GuitarFest, featuring guest artist concerts, lectures and workshops.
The concerts, which are free and open to the public, take place on Monday, February 15th, Tuesday, February 16th, and Wednesday, February 17th, at 7.30pm in the Music/Mass Communication Building’s Mabry Concert Hall.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
Austin Peay State University guitar professor Stanley Yates to present free concert to Clarksville community
September 24, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stanley Yates, Austin Peay State University professor of music, will present a recital of solo guitar music at 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 30th, in the Mabry Concert Hall in the APSU Music/Mass Communications Building. The concert is free and open to the public.
Yates’ program will include selections from his critically-acclaimed transcriptions of music by Bach, Vivaldi and Albéniz; Venezuelan music by Antonio Lauro; and a recent work based on Indian ragas written by Dutch composer Annette Kruisbrink.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
APSU’s annual GuitarFest rescheduled for April 13th-14th
April 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Having fallen afoul of last month’s wintery weather, Austin Peay State University’s annual GuitarFest will now take place on April 13th and 14th in the Kimbrough Building’s Gentry Auditorium.
On April 13th, multi-competition winner and APSU alumnus Gary Stewart will perform a recital of nineteenth century music for solo guitar. The April 14th concert will feature the Hanser-McClellan Duo in a performance of music for two guitars. Both evening concerts are at 7:30pm and are free and open to the public.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
APSU to host annual GuitarFest event
February 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts present the annual APSU GuitarFest, which will feature guest artist concerts, lectures and workshops.
The concerts take place on Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30pm in the Music/Mass Communication Building’s Mabry Concert Hall and are free and open to the public.
APSU Professor of Music Stanley Yates playing at GuitarFest.
