Fine Arts Department

Christmas Concert

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Benedict College Concert Choir to Host Annual Christmas Concert

Columbia, SC -- November 28, 2012 -- The Benedict College Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2012 in the Antisdel Chapel on the main campus.

This year's concert will again feature a variety of musical styles. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Linda L. Kershaw, will again perform an array of holiday music ranging from classical, contemporary gospel, to popular music. Special guests for this year are Mr. Tom White, pianist and Mr. Adrian Adams directing the Eau Claire High School Mighty Steel Band.

In the spirit of giving, the Benedict College Concert Choir has again partnered with the Office of Student Activities in the Toys for Tots Campaign. Please bring an unwrapped gift to the concert and help spread the joy of Christmas to a child. Contributions will be donated through Benedict College Student Government Association to SisterCare, The Hannah House, The Family Shelter, the Columbia Housing Authority, and other recognized children's charities.

For additional information, contact Dr. Linda Kershaw at (803) 705-4554.

Event-Date: 

Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 6:00pm

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Benedict College Art Gallery Presents Faculty Exhibition

Columbia, SC -- September 7, 2012 -- Benedict College is proud to present its Faculty Exhibition featuring works by four art and art education faculty members: Gina Moore, Alex Wilds, Wendell Brown, and Tyrone Geter. These professors at the College explore divergent paths in their pursuit of truth and knowledge in their art. This exhibition will now be on view through December 8, 2012.

The opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the opening reception, the artists will present an open dialogue session regarding their artwork and illustrations with gallery patrons.

Gina Moore, the Visual Arts Computer Graphics professor, is one of our preeminent women designers working in South Carolina today, and has developed her own personalized and independent approach to computer imagery. Gina Moore often uses everyday objects like manhole covers as a jumping off point for her innovative creations.

Alex Wilds, the Visual Arts 3D instructor, is heavily influenced by his prolonged stay in Japan and a profound knowledge of the history of Japanese art and culture. His sculptures are large-scale, hand-carved wooden figures of the female form and other forms of more abstract orientation.

Wendell Brown is the Visual Arts 2D and Foundations instructor. He is a fabric artist who works in both 2D and 3D. He has been cited in numerous publications, including the NY Times, as an up and coming visionary who is not afraid to push the contemporary trends that sometimes stagnates today's art.

Tyrone Geter, professor for Foundation Drawing and Painting, focuses mostly on the human figure. He uses a variety of techniques including collage, mixed media, oils, pastels, and charcoal to supplement the messages incorporated into his art.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and press photographs, contact Tyrone Geter at (803) 705-4768. Free parking is available campus-wide.

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Contacts:
Kymm Hunter, Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing; 803.705.4519 hunterk@benedict.edu
Carolyn Wigfall, Communications and Marketing Manager; 803.705.4366 wigfallc@benedict.edu

Event-Date: 

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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Scholarship Application

Benedict College Gospel Choir Service Award/Scholarship

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled at Benedict College full time (12 credit hours)
  • Must maintain at least a 2.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Must complete a Benedict College Gospel Choir Application

To join the the Award-Winning Benedict College Gospel Choir, please read the above membership requirements, click on the following link, print, fill out, have signed and fax the application:

Theatre

The Theatre Area is designed to offer courses that will enhance the liberal arts education and provide opportunities for training and creative expression through the art form known as theatre. The Benedict College Performing Arts Company maintains a 265-seat proscenium stage that provides live theatrical and musical experiences for the artistic, cultural, and educational enrichment of the College and the surrounding community.

Mission Statement of the Theatre Area

Music

Mission Statement of the Music Program

The role of the Music Program is to provide a basis of support for the Benedict College liberal arts curriculum by offering a broad base of concepts and principles, historical perspectives, techniques and processes, and understanding and appreciation of the creative process in music. The music programs develop cognitive, perceptual, emotive, and communication skills that help students establish higherorder thinking proficiencies desperately needed to function in today's society.

Dance

The Dance Area offers students a variety of opportunities for the study and performance of various styles of dance. The program seeks to provide an understanding and appreciation for dance as an art form and cultural expression; movement experiences for creative self-expression and body awareness; and performance experiences for artistic and technical development. Through the curriculum, the Harold Odom Dance Theatre, and the Performing Arts Company, the Dance Area also provides the College and surrounding communities with on-going educational and artistic experiences.

Visual Art

Note: "In studio courses, one hour of credit represents three hours of studio time and space each week of the semester. Studio classes led by an instructor meet for a minimum of 2 hours per week for each credit granted."

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