The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour’s student screening returns this season. An exciting mix of films selected for this screening will highlight a variety of themes, from adrenaline-pumping adventure to thought-provoking environmental issues facing the world today. These films will capture the essence of mountain life and culture across the globe. Presented in […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BANFF) is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BANFF) is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (BANFF) is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities […]
The Appalachian Symphony Band, directed by Dr. Jason Gardner, performs an array of symphony band repertoire related to the concert’s theme, typically drawn from the early 20th century through the present day. Admission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. Visit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes […]
Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, […]
Jazz Ensemble I (directed by Prof. Todd Wright) and Jazz Ensemble II (directed by Dr. Adam Booker) invite the public to this Spring concert showcasing student jazz performances! Admission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. Visit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a live-stream and a calendar of upcoming Hayes School of Music events. […]
The Steely Pan Steel Band, directed by Dr. Diana Loomer, performs music inspired by the steel pan tradition of Trinidad and Tobago, including student and alumni arrangements of popular tunes. Student musicians of any major can join the ensemble, and steel pan experience is not required. The band frequently performs on campus, around the state […]
Rhiannon Giddens imbues her brand of folk music with miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, pursuing an authentic understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. A two-time Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission […]
Conducted by Dr. John Stanley Ross, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble performs wind literature of the highest caliber, from classic repertoire to world premieres by living composers. The ensemble represents many of the finest instrumentalists within the Hayes School of Music. Admission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. Visit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for a […]
"Earth Tones" is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State.Earth Tones was made possible by a Creative Capital Award (2022). Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest […]
This spring finale concert features performances by the Appalachian Symphony Band (directed by Dr. Jason Gardner) and the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra (directed by Dr. Alexandra Dee), auditioned ensembles of students from the Hayes School of Music and across Appalachian State University. Admission is FREE and open to the public. No ticket is required. Visit https://music.appstate.edu/performances for […]
