Fine Arts
Leisa Rich, p.10
AT PIEDMONT COLLEGE
Dear Fine Arts Patrons,
I am pleased to present Piedmont College’s Fine Arts schedule for the 2018-2019 season. Each year we strive to offer a wide variety of music and theatre performances and museum exhibits, and this year is no exception. As you review our offerings for the year, I am sure you will find something that will pique your interest and ignite your imagination. Our talented students and gifted faculty work tirelessly throughout the year to prepare these performances and exhibits for you, our loyal and dedicated patrons.
Through your support and patronage of the Fine Arts programs at Piedmont College, we are able to provide quality events for the college and Northeast Georgia community and give students excellent artistic experiences on and off campus, which help prepare them for their future careers.
If you would like to make a contribution and become a Friend of the Arts, please visit the last page for more details.
I look forward to seeing you at an event this season!
Dr. C. Wallace Hinson Associate Dean of Fine Arts, Professor of Music
WHAT’S INSIDE
Scatterfield, an installation by Zane Cochran
EventHorizon at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art Spring 2019
A r t SEASON SCHEDULE 2018-19
May 17–Aug. 16
Appalachia: Contemporary Landscape Painting
Keith Burgess, Lewis Hinely, Dianne Mize, & Marsha Hamby Savage
Thursday, Aug. 16 5–7 p.m. Reception
Aug. 30–Sept. 27
Reflections of a Southern Life: Works on Paper
Curated by Suzanne Hicks
Thursday, Aug. 30 6–7:30 p.m. Reception
Oct. 11–Nov. 8
Leisa Rich: A Glorious Requiem for Beasts and Souls
Thursday, Oct. 11 5–7 p.m. Reception
Jan. 8–17 High School Art Show
Thursday, Jan. 17 5–7 p.m. Reception
Jan. 31–Feb. 28
John Folsom: The Vanishing
Thursday, Jan. 31 5–7 p.m. Reception
March 7–April 9
Zane Cochran
Thursday, March 22 5–7 p.m. Reception
All art exhibits are at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, unless otherwise noted. See page 11 for more
Music SEASON SCHEDULE 2018-19
Sunday, Aug. 26 4:00 p.m. Piedmont Camerata
Tuesday, Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital: Jonathan Pilkington, tenor Karen Sigers, piano
Thursday, Nov. 8 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Singers
Saturday, Nov. 10 7:30 p.m. Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
Sunday, Nov. 11 3:15 p.m. Singers at St. Phillips Cathedral, Atlanta
Tuesday, Nov. 13 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Partnership
Thursday, Nov. 15 5:00 p.m. Cantabile
Dec. 7-8 7:30 p.m. 30th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Jan. 27 4:00 p.m. Faculty Recital: Jeri-Mae Astolfi, piano
Sunday, Feb. 17 4:00 p.m. Faculty Recital: James F. Mellichamp, organ
Heather Baird-Strachan Great Composers Series Spring 2018
SPRING SCHEDULE 2018-19
Thursday, Feb. 28 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital: Andrea M. Price, soprano
Karen Sigers, piano
Sunday, March 3 4:00 p.m. Jihye Choi, Organ
Thursday, March 7 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Singers
Thursday, April 11 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Partnership
Saturday, April 13 7:30 p.m. Instrumental Chamber Ensembles
Tuesday, April 16 5:00 p.m. Cantabile
Tuesday, April 30 7:30 p.m. Great Composers Series
Sunday, May 19 4:00 p.m. Piedmont Camerata
Theatre SEASON SCHEDULE
2018-19
Thursday - Saturday, Sept. 27–29 7:30 p.m. A Chorus Line Mainstage Theater $$ Sunday, Sept. 30 2:00 p.m
Thursday - Saturday, Nov. 15–17 7:30 p.m. Crimes of the Heart Black Box Theater $$ Sunday, Nov. 18 2:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, Feb. 14–16 7:30 p.m. In This Corner, Cassius Clay Mainstage Theater $$ Sunday, Feb. 17 2:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, April 11-13 7:30 p.m. History of America Abridged Black Box Theater $$ Sunday, April 14 2:00 p.m.
All theatre productions are performed in the Swanson Center, unless otherwise noted.
About the Art
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 2018-19
16
Aug. 30 –
27 Oct. 11 – Nov. 8
(On the cover) Leisa Rich creates mixed media works at her studio in Atlanta’s Goat Farm. Her tactile and interactive works utilize a range of experimental methods, including fiber art-based techniques and 3-D printing. Rich is interested in utopian May 17 –
APPALACHIA: CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Focusing on the natural environment around Piedmont College, this show brings together work of regional painters Keith Burgess, Lewis Hinely, Dianne Mize, and Marsha Hamby Savage. Their work showcases the range of the Northeast Georgia landscape from interior views of the woods to mountainous vistas. Pictured here: Marsha Hamby Savage’s Pollination.
REFLECTIONS OF A SOUTHERN LIFE: WORKS ON PAPER
Noted artist and curator Suzanne Hicks of Watkinsville, Georgia, selected eight Georgia artists who work in watercolor or pastel. Showcasing a range of realistic styles, they focus on the landscape, culture, and people of the South. Included in the exhibition are selections by Rosie Coleman, Jackie Dorsey, Suzanne Hicks, Kie Johnson, Kathy Kitz, Nancy Nowack, Karen Sturm, and Gail Watson. PIctured here: Jackie Dorsey’s Summer Girls.
LEISA RICH: A GLORIOUS REQUIEM FOR BEASTS AND SOULS
Jan. 8 – 17
ideals of nature. She encourages viewer participation, as her works are meant to be a respite from frenetic day-to-day life. Rich’s work appears in numerous publications as well as many prestigious public and private collections.
THE ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW
Every year, the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art showcases work from regional high school students. Awards and scholarships are granted by a guest juror.
Jan. 31 – Feb. 28
JOHN FOLSOM: THE VANISHING
John Folsom lives and works in Atlanta. His mixed media processes combine aspects of painting and photography. Folsom aims to suggest the narrative potential of images, and his landscape scenes suggest the intersection of nature and technology. With a long career as a professional artist, Folsom’s work is exhibited and collected internationally. He is represented by Hathaway Gallery in Atlanta.
March 7 – April 9
ZANE COCHRAN: EVENTHORIZON
Zane Cochran creates interactive, technologically sophisticated works of art that draw from his research in physical computing and education technology.
EventHorizon is an interactive fusion of motion and lights that allows visitors to affect a display of 10,000 LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Cochran is the Technology Advisor at the Campbell School of Business at Berry College, in Rome, Georgia. He often speaks at technology and interactive media conferences, where he discusses issues such as new media, interactive computing, and education.
About the Music
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 2018-19
P I EDMONT CAMERATA
Now in its fifth season, the Piedmont College Department of Music resident piano quintet, Piedmont Camerata, performs a variety of masterworks for strings and piano by the world’s great composers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
FACULTY RECITAL: JONATHAN
PILKINGTON,TENOR; KAREN SIGERS, PIANO
Teaching Fellow of Music Dr. Jonathan Pilkington presents a recital of songs for voice with newly appointed Assistant Professor of Music, pianist Dr. Karen Sigers.
PIEDMONT COLLEGE SINGERS, THE HOPE OF LOVING
The Piedmont College Singers, now in its 26th year under the direction of Wallace Hinson, performs works from the Renaissance to the present on the theme of “Love.” Louise Bass, organ.
Nov. 10 & April 13
7:30 p.m.
INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
The Piedmont Winds and chamber ensembles perform a variety of works for brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Vicki Pinson and Dianasue Walton, conductors.
Nov. 11
3:15 p.m.
PIEDMONT COLLEGE SINGERS
You are invited to hear the Singers perform in the sanctuary of the stunning Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta on the church’s heralded recital series. Go to www.stphilipscathedral.org for more information.
Nov. 13 & April 11
7:30 p.m.
WIND ENSEMBLE PARTNERSHIP
The Piedmont College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Vicki Pinson, combines with the finest high school players in the region to perform great works for symphonic band.
Nov. 15 & April 16
5:00 p.m.
CANTABILE
Having gained a reputation for versatility and innovative programming of challenging repertoire, Cantabile performs a variety of music from the 15th century to the present, including jazz, popular music, and songs arranged specifically for the group.
Dec. 7-8
7:30 p.m.
ANNUAL SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
The Annual Service of Lessons and Carols is one of the region’s most beloved events celebrating Christmas. Celebrating 30 years, the Piedmont Chorale, Brass Choir, the Sewell Organ, various instrumentalists, and a visiting high school chorus are featured on this program of readings, carols and anthems to begin the Christmas season. Dr. Lauren Ringwall, conductor.
ABOUT THE MUSIC | EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Jan. 27
4:00 p.m. Feb. 17
4:00 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL: JERI-MAE ASTOLFI, PIANO
Dr. Jeri-Mae Astolfi, Piedmont College instructor, Artist-in-Residence and internationally acclaimed pianist, presents a concert of piano works.
FACULTY RECITAL: JAMES F. MELLLICHAMP, ORGAN
Dr. James F. Mellichamp, president of the college and member of the music faculty, performs a concert of great works for the king of instruments.
Feb. 28
7:30 p.m.
FACULTY RECITAL : ANDREA PRICE, SOPRANO, KAREN SIGERS, PIANO
Associate Professor of Music Dr. Andrea Price performs a program of vocal music with pianist Dr. Karen Sigers, Assistant Professor of Music.
March 3
4:00 p.m.
SUPERNOVA ORGAN CONCERT: JIHYE CHOI, ORGAN
The Supernova Organ Series brings in young, up-and-coming organists to perform on the Sewell Organ. This year’s featured artist, Jihye Choi, is a doctoral student in organ at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and winner of several international organ competitions.
7:30 p.m. April
P IEDMONT COLLEGE SINGERS
The Piedmont College Singers presents a “bon voyage” concert on the eve of their spring tour to south Florida, performing a variety of choral works. Wallace Hinson, conductor. Louise Bass, organ.
GREAT COMPOSERS SERIES CONCERT
The Piedmont Chorale, various soloists and instrumentalists perform musical gems written by Georgia composers. Dr. Lauren Ringwall, conductor.
Construction will begin this fall on the new Conservatory of Music which will be adjacent to the Chapel and involve renovation of the space below the Chapel. Some of the fall music events may be moved to other locations. Please check our website and the monthly mailings to confirm the location of the events.
About the Shows
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 2018-19
Sept. 27-29
7:30 p.m.
Sept. 30
2:00 p.m.
A CHORUS LINE
Mainstage Theater | Directed by Bill Gabelhausen
Music Direction by Wallace Hinson | Choreography by Cory Douylliez-Willis
A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. This show is based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett.
CRIMES OF THE HEART
Black Box Theatre | Directed by John Spiegel
The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at thirty and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband. Their troubles, grave and yet, somehow, hilarious, are highlighted by their priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out of jail while helpless not to fall in love with her.
The Valley Where They Danced Directed by Bill Gabelhausen Summer 2017
Feb. 14 - 16
7:30 p.m.
Feb. 17
2:00 p.m.
AND IN THIS CORNER, CASSIUS CLAY
Black Box | Directed by Kathy Blandin
At the sound of the bell, young Cassius Clay Jr. takes his first step into the ring and starts becoming the man the world would know as Muhammad Ali. This swift, vibrant historical drama bobs and weaves through the iconic boxer’s early life in Jim Crow-era Louisville. An unlikely hero is a classic story, but And in This Corner goes an extra, exhilarating round by exploring how remarkable communities help to create them.
April 11 - 13
7:30 p.m.
April 14
2:00 p.m.
HISTORY OF AMERICA ABRIDGED
Mainstage Theater | Directed by John Spiegel
600 years of history in 6000 seconds … history will never be the same! From Washington to Watergate, yea verily from the Bering Straits to Baghdad, from New World to New World Order – THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA
(ABRIDGED) is a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding us that it’s not the length of your history that matters — it’s what you’ve done with it!
VENUES & TICKETS
ART
Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA)
Smith-Williams Gallery
Mason Galleries
All art events are free and open to the public. piedmont.edu/msma
Museum Hours:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon - Sat
VISUAL ARTS
Chris Kelly
706-778-8500 ext. 1307
ckelly@piedmont.edu
MUSIC
Chapel
All Music events are free and open to the public. See schedule at piedmont.edu/fa for up-to-date information.
THEATRE
Swanson Center Mainstage
Black Box
Arrendale Amphitheater
Online ticketing available at piedmont.edu/fa. Click on “PC Theatre Schedule” in the left-hand column, select “Buy Tickets” next to the show of your choice or call the Box Office at 706-778-8500 ext. 1355.
MUSIC
Wallace Hinson
706-778-8500 ext. 1211
whinson@piedmont.edu
Events are subject to change. Please visit piedmont.edu/fa for the most up-to-date schedule.
All Piedmont College faculty, staff, and students enjoy free attendence to all Fine Arts events.
THEATRE
Bill Gabelhausen
706-778-8500 ext. 1320
wgabelhausen@piedmont.edu
MUSEUM OF ART (MSMA)
Rebecca Brantley
706-778-8500 ext. 1011
rbrantley@piedmont.edu
Some events require payment for admission by the general public. Tickets for music and theatre events, when required, are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors; and $5 for Black Box Theatre shows, unless otherwise noted.
FRIEND OF THE ARTS
Your investment in the Fine Arts at Piedmont College provides our students with a robust academic experience that prepares them for a career in the arts, as well as quality programming for the local community. Friends of the Arts play a vital role in funding guest artists, student trips, and enhanced learning opportunities that may not otherwise be available. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the Fine Arts!
WAYS TO DONATE
1 Donate online at piedmont.edu/join-FOTA
2 Mail a check to Piedmont College PO Box 429 | Demorest, GA 30535
Note Friends of the Arts in the memo line.
3 Contact Krysti Elam at 706-776-0104 or kelam@piedmont.edu 2018-19 GIVING LEVELS Platinum: $10,000+ Gold: $1,000 - $9,999 Silver: $500 - $999
Bronze: $250 - $499
Patron: $100 - $249
Review our benefits at piedmont.edu/friends-ofthe-arts For theatre events, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze members must contact the theatre box office at 706-778-3000 ext.1355 to reserve tickets.
PO Box 10
Demorest, Georgia 30535