APSU GuitarFest returns to campus March 3rd-5th
February 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On March 3rd-5th 2020, 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.
Classical guitarist Ana Vidovic
Austin Peay State University Department of Music hosts 10th Holiday Dinner December 6th-7th
November 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate professor of music Dr. Korre Foster first arrived on campus in 2009, he had an idea for a holiday event that showcased the University’s choral program.
Instead of a simple concert, Foster envisioned having his student singers perform while attendees enjoyed a formal, sit-down dinner.
This Week at APSU: Halloween Concert to spook Austin Peay State University Campus on Tuesday
October 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Music will host its 35th annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert at 6:00pm and 8:00pm Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at the Mabry Concert Hall.
The Austin Peay annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert is at 6:00pm and 8:00pm Tuesday, October 29th. (APSU)
APSU 35th Annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert set for October 29th
October 15, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On October 29th, 2019, shortly after sunset, several unsavory characters – including Darth Vader, Michael Myers and that notorious foodie, Hannibal Lecter – will descend upon the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Mabry Concert Hall to unleash their ominous theme music onto a crowd of eager listeners.
35th Annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert to be held Tuesday, October 29th. (APSU)
APSU Department of Music establishes scholarship in honor of Norma Jean Smith
June 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A scholarship to benefit students has been established by the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Music to honor the memory of the late Norma Jean Smith.
Smith was an administrative assistant at APSU for 36 years. She worked in the Department of Music from 1990 to 2015.
The Norma Jean Smith Scholarship has been created by the Austin Peay State University Department of Music. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Chamber Singers and orchestra to present Mozart’s “Missa Solemnis”
February 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – At 7:30pm on Thursday, February 28th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University Symphony Orchestra and the University’s Chamber Singers will present Mozart’s “Missa Solemnis in C” in the Mabry Concert Hall.
The concert, which is free and open to the public, will also feature the winners – Hayden Giesseman and Berta Teodora – of the APSU Department of Music’s 2018-19 Concerto Competition.
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.
Austin Peay State University College of Arts and Letters awards student, faculty research grants
December 13, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Using about $20,000 in one-time money in the Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Arts and Letters budget, Interim Dean Barry Jones created several 2018-19 research grants for faculty and students.
Austin Peay State University Students, Faculty receive grants from APSU College of Arts and Letters.
APSU Department of Music hosts “A Holiday Dinner in Paris”, December 7th-8th
November 12, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Next month, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) choral activities program will celebrate the city’s artistic heritage during the annual Holiday Dinner – “A Holiday in Paris” – at 7:00pm on December 7th-8th, 2018 in the APSU Morgan University Center.
Austin Peay music professor performs at Carnegie Hall and throughout China
November 7, 2018
Written by Marcus Hayes
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Spencer Prewitt, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music, recently finished a whirlwind tour of China as well as an impressive performance at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.
As a part of a long-term relationship-building project, Prewitt traveled throughout China October 8th-19th to perform, teach and promote the opportunities for international students available at APSU.
APSU’s Dr. Spencer Prewitt performed at Carnegie Hall November 2nd and 3rd.
