ATU Department of Music Sets Fall 2023 Performances

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Witherspoon Hall is home to the Arkansas Tech University Department of Music.

The Arkansas Tech University Department of Music has released its fall 2023 schedule of performances.

Dr. Jeff Bright, professor of music, serves as head of the ATU Department of Music and associate dean of the ATU College of Arts and Humanities. Dr. Daniel A. Belongia, professor of music, is director of bands. The visiting director of choral activities is Dr. Ben Johns.

Concerts and recitals planned for Witherspoon Auditorium will be available for listening and viewing at https://bit.ly/atumusiclive.

Any updates to this schedule will be posted at www.atu.edu/calendar:

  • Joint Recital: Philip and Kim Parker, Monday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • ATU Faculty Showcase, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Watson Classical Guitar Series: Doris Cosic, Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Brass in the Clouds, Saturday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m., Mount Nebo Sunset Point
  • Faculty Recital: Dr. Phoebe Robertson, Sunday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Jazz Ensemble, Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Symphonic Band and Brass Choir, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • All ATU Choirs, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church of Russellville
  • OctubaFest, Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Youth Wind Ensemble, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Trumpet Ensemble, Monday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Trombone Choir, Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Marching Band Member for a Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, All Day, ATU Campus in Russellville
  • Percussion Ensemble, Monday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Jazz Ensemble, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Chamber Winds, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Symphonic Band and Brass Choir, Thursday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Brass Faculty Recital, Monday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium
  • Feast of Carols, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2:30 p.m., Witherspoon Auditorium

In addition to these events, the ATU marching band will perform at home football games at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.

Visit www.atu.edu/music or call (479) 968-0368 to learn more about the ATU Department of Music.