Fine and Performing Arts

Boston Pops’ Keith Lockhart will conduct Britten’s ‘War Requiem’

Excerpt In addition to being a fine collaboration between two of the Miami Valley’s most venerable institutions, the upcoming presentation of Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” is the fulfillment of a family’s lifelong wish. The institutions are the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra … Continue reading →

Wright State to host Camp A Cappella summer program

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Sarah Olsen

Contemporary a cappella singing camp for collegiate and high school students, adults and professionals, will return to Wright State June 23–28. Continue reading →

Aviation filmmaker, Wright State grad to give keynote at Public History Symposium

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s Public History Graduate Symposium will explore “History Through a Prism: Untold Stories” on March 13. Continue reading →

About conductor Keith Lockhart, Distinguished Visiting Artist

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Distinguished Visiting Artist Keith Lockhart has served as conductor of the Boston Pops since 1995 and principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra since 2010. Continue reading →

Acclaimed conductor Keith Lockhart to teach at Wright State, lead ‘War Requiem’ performances

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Conductor Keith Lockhart will teach master classes with School of Music students and conduct the “War Requiem” with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and Wright State Choirs. Continue reading →

Wright State offering new studio arts minor

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Department of Art and Art History designs new studio arts minor to help students develop artistic skills and expand understanding of visual literacy. Continue reading →

College of Liberal Arts faculty to discuss research at conference Feb. 9

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Sarah Olsen

College of Liberal Arts faculty will discuss their research, ranging from a Prophet Moses Festival in Jerusalem to musical theatre to Dayton during World War I, at a conference Feb. 9. Continue reading →

Wright State dance students to premiere choreography work

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

“Emerging Choreographers 2015” concert will feature new choreographic works by five seniors and 13 juniors in the Wright State dance program on Feb. 14-15. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading →