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Ashland Area Chorus Begins Rehearsals

The Ashland Area Chorus, a non-auditioned mixed choir of about 60 singers, has announced its 2013 summer session. The rehearsal schedule begins on June 3 and continues for a total of four weeks, with the Chorus meeting on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ashland University in the Center for the Arts (formerly the Arts and Humanities building), room 242.

They will perform a program of light, popular and patriotic tunes with the Ashland Symphony Orchestra on their concert at the Brookside Park Bandshell on Sunday, June 30.

Ashland Poetry Press Book Named as Finalist

One of Ashland University’s Ashland Poetry Press books, “The Rigid Body” by Gabriel Spera, has been named as one of three finalists in the 2013 Benjamin Franklin Awards Competition.

Sarah Wells, administrative director of the Master of Fine Arts program at Ashland University, said that Spera’s book, “The Rigid Body,” was selected as one of three finalists in the category of Poetry/Literary Criticism.

Ashland University Coburn Gallery Schedules Three Summer Art Sessions

The Coburn Art Gallery on the Ashland University campus has scheduled three summer art sessions -- Summer Art Camp and two separate Art Days -- that will allow for art experiences for young artists.

The Summer Art Camp will offer a one-week session June 24 to 28 from 9 a.m. to noon for young artists ages 7 to 13. The young artists will learn how to use a variety of media and experience activities in this jungle-themed art camp. They will develop a cultural appreciation and aesthetic awareness as they explore different art forms as well as develop their own talent for self-expression. The summer camp fee is $65 per child and all materials are provided.

Faculty/Student Collaboration Continues Post-Graduation

A section of the cover of Dr. Tiel's forthcoming book, "Faith & Reflection."

A collaboration between Dr. Jeffrey Tiel, associate professor of philosophy at Ashland University, and AU art student Joshua Risner, who graduated in 2012, has resulted in the two working together on two books published by Tiel.

Following the release of his supernatural thriller, “The Search for Melchizedek,” Tiel desired to give a more artistic touch to his first philosophy text, “Philosophy of Human Nature.” So he and Risner joined forces to display Risner’s painting, “Cleansing Presence,” on the cover of Tiel’s “Philosophy of Human Nature.”

Ashland University Coburn Gallery Hosts Juried Exhibition

The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will host a national juried exhibition titled “Coburn Goes Small,” which will run from May 17 through June 16, 2013. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with $1,000 in awards announced at 6:30 p.m.

The exhibition features 33 artworks that are 20” x 20 “ or less including the frame. This year, 86 artists entered the Coburn Goes Small competition, with a total of 168 works considered for inclusion in the show.

Theatre Students and Professor End Their Careers at AU

The brothers, Austin (l) and Aaron Arnold, spent four years in theatre at Ashland University and, after commencement in May, will be heading to Los Angeles to pursue careers as actors.

When the performers and crew on the Hugo Young Theatre stage at Ashland University took their final bows April 14, they knew it was the end of a chapter of their lives. For most, there would always be the next show at AU, but for Aaron Arnold, it was the end of the AU chapter of his life.

Arnold, a senior theatre major from Chardon Ohio, is the son of William and Laura Arnold and he has been acting at AU since his freshmen year. In April, he co-starred in the two man show “A Life in the Theatre” by David Mamet alongside AU theatre professor and mentor, Ric Goodwin. It was Goodwin’s last show at AU as well, since May would mark the beginning of his retirement.

Ashland University Communication Students and Professors Attend Convention

Senior Christina Miadich (left) and senior Megan Wise pose with Dr. Ted Avtgis, professor of communication studies.

Two Ashland University Communication seniors -- Christina Miadich and Megan Wise -- made presentations at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) convention, while faculty member Dr. Ted Avtgis received an award at the event.

Dr. Avtgis, who is professor of communication studies and chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Ashland University and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ECA Journal Communication Research Reports, received the Teaching Fellow Award at the ECA Convention.

Songs and Celebration is Theme for Variable Winds Band Concert

Ashland University Department of Music concludes a busy semester of live music with the annual Variable Winds band concert under the direction of Leonard Salvo and guest conductor Arie Lipsky on Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre.

With performances by the Ashland University Concert Band and Ashland Area Community Concert Band, the program includes pieces of celebration and songs along with an opportunity to recognize senior Concert Band members for their dedication and contribution to the AU Band program. Admission to the concert is complimentary and open to the public.

Spring Honors Recital Showcases Semester’s Exceptional Musicians

4/29/13 ASHLAND, Ohio - The Ashland University Department of Music presents the spring honors recital on Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts (formerly known as the Arts & Humanities Building).

The concert will showcase the department’s student musicians who accomplished exceptional work in the spring semester from instrumentalists including piano, percussion, guitar, trumpets and flute, to vocalists and an opera scene. The concert is free and open to the public.

Three Vocal Groups to Present Ashland University Spring Concert

4/24/13 ASHLAND, Ohio - The Ashland University Department of Music presents its final choral concert of the year featuring three vocal groups performing an eclectic selection from renaissance madrigals to contemporary gospel to popular hits on Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel.

The concert is free and open to the public and features the Ashland University Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorus and the student-led a cappella ensemble Surround Sound.