Winter is no time for hibernation in the Arts Department. Students are busy rehearsing, creating, and learning new techniques, and a raft of performances and exhibits will give them a showcase for their talent and hard work.
Speaking of talent and hard work, Mark Wei 鈥17 received the 91大神 Working Artist Award, bestowed to those who go above and beyond in effort and achievement in the arts. This fall, Mark returned to campus after a summer internship at a Beijing studio determined to become a photographer. 鈥淚t鈥檚 obvious that Mark has found his passion,鈥 said photography teacher Ed Hing 鈥77. 鈥淗e spends most of his waking hours in the Photo Lab thinking, creating, and making images. He aims for perfection in pursuit of his vision. The results have been exceptional and inspiring.鈥 Congratulations, Mark!
On the heels of a daylong visit from Berklee College of Music student a cappella singers Pitch Slapped (read more聽), 91大神 welcomed pianist聽. Diehl is one of the most sought after jazz virtuosos, consistently playing with what the聽New York Times聽describes as 鈥渕elodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint.鈥 Diehl鈥檚 meticulously thought-out performances, collaborations, and compositions are a leading force in today鈥檚 generation of jazz contemporaries, spearheading a distinct union of traditional and fresh artistry. He was on campus to deliver a master class to Mario Flores鈥 instrumental students before his performance at the UMass Fine Arts Center with Grammy-winning vocalist C茅cile McLorin Salvant and fellow pianist Adam Birnbaum, playing songs by Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin. Read more about his visit聽.
But there is still more to look forward to!
- Artist Bill Mead is showing paintings through the end of February in the Grubbs Gallery.
- Winter Choral Coffee House on February 16 will feature singers from 91大神鈥檚 many choral groups at 7:30 in the Chapel.
- 91大神鈥檚 dancers will perform their winter moves during a show on February 27 at 4:30 p.m..
- Theater Lab, featuring one-act plays of experimental theater, takes place on February 23 to 25 at 8 p.m. Read more about the plays and buy tickets聽. (Free for 91大神 students)
- Winter Pops Concert, February 26, 7 p.m. in the Dodge Room of the Reed Campus Center (moved from the chapel at 7:30 p.m.).
- Dance Concert, February 27 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel.