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Activity Marching Band Concert & Military Band April 14, 2009 National Band Directors Consortium March 2009 Congressional Black Caucus Awards September 27, 2008 12th Annual Celebration of Leadership/ Fine Arts Spring 2009 Jazz at Five, Masonic Society March 22, 2009 Faculty Jazz Concert April 13, 2009 Dance & Salsa Workshop April 16, 2009 Art Student New York trip
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Participants
MLK Auditorium
Professor Adolph Wright
Atlanta, GA
Professor Adolph Wright
Washington, DC
Dr. Clarence Knight
Washington, DC
Dr. Clarence Knight
Bowie, MD
Dr. Clarence Knight
MLK 1445
Professor Gilbert Pryor
James Gym
Professor Jennifer Dorsey
New York, NY
Professor Lewis, Dr. Ward and Professor Byrd
L. OTHER DEPARTMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Department of Fine and Performing Arts was re-organized into a single degree program. A Bachelor of Arts Degree is offered with concentrations in Art (Studio), Computer Graphics Art (VCDMA), Music and Music Technology. It is anticipated that the department will eventually expand to include Music Education, Art Education within the next 3-5 years. Musical Theater was added in the Spring 2007. Further enhancement is planned wherein the Department will expand its offerings in the area of Artist residences and Concert series. We are also looking into the possibility of preparing courses that will lead to a certificate in church music administration. There has been significant change and improvement in the performing capabilities of our Bands and Choirs. These organizations are being recognized as some of the finest in the State and soon to be, in the Country. The Department is beginning to attract a large number of very talented students that have
great creative abilities and academic stability. An increase in the exposure of these units is anticipated during the coming year. Other academic incentives, with relevancy to the University and the job market, are being developed and will be offered in the near future. Some of these initiatives are in the areas of bronze casting with emphasis on photogenic casting, and the creation of 3D animation and modeling courses; advanced visual communication courses with a emphasis on design, new media, hip-hop and contemporary art/design, fashion design. Other content areas for courses include marketing/business in the arts, musical scoring; and, gospel music with an emphasis on theory, styles, and administration. It is planned that we will have an increase in gallery shows and seminars/ demonstrations. This type of service is crucial to the cultural enhancement of the University and the community. Greater involvement will be