April 16-19, 23-26, 2015 at Rudder Forum Machinal is a theatrical play that follows a Young Woman, who works as a low level stenographer and lives with her mother. She follows the rituals that society expects of a woman, however resistant she may feel about them, and subsequently marries her boss, whom she finds repulsive. […]
Invisible Czars
March 12, 2015 at 7:30 in the Rudder Theatre The Invincible Czars will be performing their sixth original film score, composed for a 1928 black-and-white film called “The Wind.” This is the band’s sixth silent film score and features acoustic guitar, winds, vocals, bass, violin, various percussion instruments, and a custom-built wind machine that audience […]
So Percussion
Feb. 26, 2015 at 7:30pm at the Rudder Auditorium. For over a decade, So Percussion has redefined the modern percussion ensemble as a flexible, omnivorous entity, pushing its voice to the forefront of American musical culture. The group currently accounts for sixteen albums, a versatile array of collaborative projects, international appearances at prominent new music festivals, […]
Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit November 13-14, 16, 20-23, 2014 in the Rudder Forum. Charles and his wife, Ruth, find themselves haunted by Charles’ late ex-wife, Elvira, after performing a seance for research for his newest novel. Now the couple must find a way to live their day to day lives with Elvira constantly stirring up trouble. […]
Fresh Minds Festival
Fresh Minds Festival Novemeber 4, 2014 in the Black Box Theatre Audiovisual Art, curated by young minds.
Blueprint Theatre: Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue
July 2-3, 5, 9-12, 2014 The Narratives of three generations of soldiers from a family. Time: 1950 / 1966 – 1967 / 2003 Place: Korea / Vietnam & Philadelphia / Philadelphia & Iraq Cast Elliot James Walter Ginny Cheyenne Mueller Pop Terrell Feathers Grandpop Tanner McAlpin Artistic Team Director Betsy Hardi […]
Blueprint Theatre: Cowboy Mouth
July 2-3, 5, 9-12, 2014 – Blueprint Theatre: Cowboy Mouth The scene opens in a run-down motel room, after one too many mornings. The floor is strewn with miscellaneous debris: hubcaps, raggedy costumes, an old .45, rum, beer, and white lighting. Cavale, “a chick who looks like a crow, is a partly crippled, […]
PerfTech Presents: InterMEDIA Performance 2
April 29, 2014 in the Black Box Theatre The students will perform their own compositions that explore the intersections of sounds, visuals, performance and technology. Students will take unusual approaches to building musical performances. “More than multimedia,” says Jeff Morris, Instructional Assistant Professor, “intermedia is combination of multiple modes of expression so that they […]
Aperio
April 16 in Rudder Theatre at 7:30pm Vibrant Alternative American Works Performers Sergio Pallottelli, flute Sean Krissman, clarinet Chloé Trevor, violin Kirsten Yon, violin Patrick Moore, cello Daniel Saenz, cello Luke Hubley, percussion Brendan Kinsella, piano Michael Zuraw, piano Program Breakdown Tango John Mackey (b. 1973) Three Songs Radiohead, arr. Christopher O’Riley […]
Lysistrata
Lysistrata : A Woman’s Translation April 9-12 & 14-17, 2014 in Rudder Forum Greece and Sparta have been at war with each other for two years now and both countries are feeling the impact. Lysistrata, a Greek woman, holds a meeting between the women of Greece and Sparta and sparks a woman’s […]
Iridium Quartet
Iridium Quartet April 1, 2014 in Rudder Theatre Saxophone Quartet by Marcus Maroney Act I Entr’acte Act II Chant by Steve Danyew Skylines by Peter Lieuwen *World Premiere Intermission Divertimento Caribeno no.3 by Sonia Morales-Matos Elegy by Gregory Wanamaker Saxophone Quartet No.3 by Ben Stonaker
Maroon Steel
Maroon Steel March 30, 2014 A collection of works performed by students and faculity using a variety of steel drums.
PerfTech Presents: InterMEDIA Performance
PerfTech Presents: InterMEDIA Performance March 25, 2014 The students will perform their own compositions that explore the intersections of sounds, visuals, performance and technology. Students will take unusual approaches to building musical performances. “More than multimedia,” says Jeff Morris, Instructional Assistant Professor, “intermedia is combination of multiple modes of expression so that they are intertwined: […]
Flute Spa
LAAH building March 22, 2014 9am-5pm The Flute Spa is a participatory workshop for students and educators. Bring your flute and invigorate your practicing, playing, and teaching ideas! Patricia George appears courtesy of Verne Q. Powell Flutes Patricia George has served on the faculties of the Eastman School of Music Preparatory Department, Idaho State […]
Lindsay Deutsch
Lindsay Deutsch: Violin March 6, 2014 at Rudder Theatre Hailed by the L.A. Times as having “… the technical equipment and temperament for a big career…”, American violinist, Lindsay Deutsch, brings a fresh perspective to classical performances. Taking the listening experience to the next level, she plays with a passion and energy that has thrilled audiences throughout […]
Educating Rita
February 12-15 & 19-22, 2014 in the Black Box Theatre Rita , a married hair stylist in her 20s, wants to go back to school. She begins studying with Frank, a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. Despite his personal problems, Frank helps Rita realize her academic potential. In turn, her passion for learning […]
PerfTech Presents: Live Electronics
January 28th, 2014 The students will perform their own compositions that explore the impact of technology on creative expression. They will use traditional instruments along with computer interfaces and will spatialize the sound live in three dimensions. “Our students are exploring the impact of technology on creativity by immersing themselves in cutting edge technology and […]
Flute Force
Flute Force will perform February 6. 2014 in Rudder Theatre at 7:30 pm. Student Tickets: $5 General Admission: $10 Flute Force is the first professional flute quartet in the United States, having made its New York debut in 1983 as winner of the Artists International Competition. Based in New York City, this award-winning group is made up of four […]
Blueprint Theatre
Eurydice
Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, a re-imagining of the classic Greek myth, is the story of a woman in love with Orpheus, a famous musician. While Eurydice finds herself living in the words and thoughts of books, Orpheus seems to think only of music. Tricked on her wedding day, Eurydice dies, and finds herself adrift in the Underworld. […]
Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure runs July 3rd and July 5th–6th, 2013 with curtain at 8PM each night. Performances are free and open to the public outside the LAAH courtyard located on Texas A&M’s campus adjacent to the Central Campus parking garage and the Glasscock building. Synopsis In William Shakespeare’s dark comedy, Isabella’s brother is sentenced to death. His […]
Cameras in interactive art installations
The following is a survey of how cameras have been used in past student art installations (created for courses) and other artworks that demonstrate other uses of cameras. Musical Blocks Operation hours: 24×7 Recorded? No Monitored in real-time: Continuously Camera features: Fixed Connection: Wired Networked? No Camera view: Table, from above The USB camera is […]