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 Associate Professor of music Dr. Emily Hanna Crane performs on major motion pictures, television shows, video game over summer
November 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Whether it was on the big or small screen, there’s a good chance you heard how Austin Peay State University Associate Professor of music, violin and viola Dr. Emily Hanna Crane spent her summer vacation.
That’s because the Department of Music’s coordinator of orchestral strings participated in a series of recording sessions at Nashville Music Scoring in Nashville, performing on scores for numerous major motion pictures, television shows and video games.
APSU Associate Professor of music Dr. Emily Hanna Crane
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
Acuff Circle of Excellence announces Ovation Award winners
February 28, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A major financial supporter of Austin Peay State University, whose contributions to the arts at the school, are legion. A founding member of the Downtown Artists Co-op and the Friends of Photography, who also is an accomplished artist.
A civic organization that keeps the Southern heritage of fiddling alive. And, a company that has consistently supported the arts, in addition to a multitude of other community endeavors for many years.
Austin Peay State University professor Kristen Sienkiewicz performs on ensemble opera CD release titled “Deux Ex Machina”
September 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music, Dr. Kristen Sienkiewicz, is playing an important role in a unique spin on the classical music tradition of opera.
Set for release on October 1st, “Deus Ex Machina,” is a new graphic novel steampunk opera by award-winning composer Robert J. Bradshaw. The electroacoustic work features a diverse collection of vocal talent, including soprano Gillian Hurst, baritone Gary Wood (Salem State University) and tenor Brendan P. Buckley.
APSU assistant professor of music, Dr. Kristen Sienkiewicz.
Clarksville Community Concert Association brings Dallas Brass to APSU Tuesday, January 20th
January 16, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The celebrated Dallas Brass will present its American Tableau concert in Clarksville this Tuesday, January 20th at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on the campus of Austin Peay State University in the Music/Mass Communication building at Eighth and Marion Streets.“
A Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from five to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do.” says Michael Levine, artistic director and founder. This is part of the Clarksville Community Concert Association series.
The Dallas Brass
APSU is joined by 26 tenure-track faculty
September 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A total of 26 new tenure-track faculty members have become part of the Austin Peay State University community, beginning with the Fall 2014 semester.
Dr. Kadi Bliss, assistant professor of health and human performance, earned her Ph.D. in health education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a member of the American Association of Health Education and the Society of Public Health Education. [Read more]
