January 2019
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN'S OFFICE
Happy New Year to all!
 
CVPA helped usher Dean Alexander into retirement with the appropriate pomp and circumstance last month, and we hope he is enjoying every minute of his new routine. We certainly notice his absence and miss him here. In the meantime, I am very excited to have been appointed the interim dean through this semester as we transition to new leadership in the College, and I look forward to a productive and busy spring 2019.
 
The second half of this year's UCLS season is starting soon and with a big bang! The legendary Herbie Hancock comes to the UNCG Auditorium on February 12, the mesmerizing Mark Morris Dance Company on February 27, and the enchanting Andra McDonald on March 9. Tickets are still available but going fast, so don't miss these extraordinary opportunities. In addition, Carrie Mae Weems will also be on campus as a Falk Visiting Artist, co-sponsored by UCLS, on February 7 (speaking at the Elliot University Center Auditorium).
 
Spring classes began this week, with faculty and staff ready to welcome our new and returning students. This is an exciting time of year, especially for our seniors who are preparing to graduate in May. In the meantime, our faculty and alumni continue to impress with their myriad accomplishments. The newsletter tries to highlight some of these accomplishments, but please do reach out to us with news about yourself, a colleague or a classmate if we've missed it.
 
There is always exciting news at CVPA!
 
Best wishes for a safe and productive 2019.
 
Lawrence Jenkens
Interim Dean



CALENDAR CHECK-UP!

There's always a good reason to come to campus-  here are some of them for the month of January.

For the full listing of CVPA events, visit our website.



CLARINETISTS OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND 
January 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
School of Music Recital Hall


FALK VISTING ARTIST:  RICARDO DOMINGUEZ
January 17 @ 5:30 pm -6:30 pm 
Weatherspoon Auditorium



January 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
School of Music Organ Hall



UPCOMING '60S EVENTS
For more information on these events and a complete list of events visit 

THE PROFS DO THE MOVIES
"PICTURES AT A REVOLUTION: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT"
January 20 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
School of Music, Collins Lecture Hall  (room 217)

ANOTHER YEAR OF THE DEAD ,
a series of programming focused on the iconic music of The Grateful Dead and featuring art, film and live music.

February 8  Screening of Parts III and IV of the documentary Long Strange Trip 

February 9  Psychedelic Art Exhibit:  closing night drum circle and curator talk

February 15  The UNCG Grateful Dead cover band performance featuring Faculty, Students and Alumni musicians
COMING IN FEBRUARY-  
FOUR WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS  ON CAMPUS 


NEWS AND NOTES    
 
News and Notes are compiled from individual  submissions  and the university's  news clip service.   


Thomas Breeden ('16 Music and Arts Administration) is the Communications Associate at The Richmond Forum and has
started a podcast, Artists at Work.

Carmen Neely ('16 MFA Art) has opened her first solo exhibition in Europe. Read more here.

Daniel Crupi, MM '13 has been named Executive Director of the Santa Fe Symphony. Read more here.

Antonio Truyols ('12 BM Jazz Studies) is an educator, composer and performer in New York City and was recently featured in the City Guide's "Things to Do on the Upper East Side". Read more here.

Hugh Hysell ('88 BFA Theatre) is thrilled to be heading out on the road again next week with the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet.

Beth Leavel ('80 MFA Theatre) , in Broadway's The Prom, appeared recently on ABC's Good Morning America and in Forbes Magazine.

Sheryl Oring (Art Faculty)  "Writer's Block" sculptural installation is headed to a second Florida venue.   Read more here.



The Community Arts Collaborative
at UNC Greensboro offers private lessons taught by School of Music undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral students in a variety of instruments.  

Visit our website to learn more.  
vpa.uncg.edu/home/community-arts-collaborative