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Celebrate Black History Month: African American Literature and Music
Throughout the month of February, The Theresa and Edward O’Toole Library is highlighting a collection of books donated by Rev. Peter O’Brien, S.J., who taught in the English department. The major focus is on African American literature and music. For additional information please contact Ilona MacNamara.
Joseph Legaspi Profiled in The Philippine Star
Joseph Legaspi, D.M., University director of music, was featured in The Philippine Star of the Philippines. The article focuses on the music programs at Saint Peter’s University. Click here to read.
Cynthia H. Sanford, Ph.D Produces Walking Tour Guide on the Brennan Court House
Cynthia H. Sanford, Ph.D, adjunct lecturer in the fine arts department, produced a Walking Tour Guide on the Brennan Court House, for which she researched and wrote the text. It was produced by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs with a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. It is […]
Meryl Taradash in the Fine Arts Department Exhibits an Oil Wash Painting in New York City
Meryl Taradash, adjunct in the fine arts department, is exhibiting her oil wash painting of her grandfather at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Museum in New York City through June 2017. “I utilized my grandfather’s 1912 bar mitzvah photograph to compose my painting which was my method to convince him that I […]
Kevin Cummines of the Fine Arts Department Presents Original Works at Montclair State University
On October 1st, Kevin Cummines, M.F.A., music lecturer, presented a recital of original works at the Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall, John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, including the premiers of “Pulse America,” by Choral Chameleon, “Not One Part, But Many,” performed by Cummines and his keyboard collaborator Jeremy Mudd and a […]
Portraits of India Opening Reception in the Fine Arts Gallery
The Doug Hilson Portraits of India opening reception will be on October 27 in the Fine Arts Gallery from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be an artist talk on Friday, December 2 in the Pope Hall Emeriti Room at 1:00 p.m. followed by a closing reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Professor Features Work in Jersey City
Artwork by Beatrice Mady, M.F.A., department of fine arts professor, will be displayed in downtown Jersey City. The 26th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour Kick-Off Celebration will be on Friday, October 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 150 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City. This event is free and open to the public. […]
Professor James Adler Receives Glowing Review
James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received a glowing review in [Q]onStage for his performance with QUO on April 16. The review, written by Bruce-Michael Gelbert, features the headline, “QUO Weaves Musical Magic in Spring Concert, with James Adler Piano Concerto a Highlight.”
Composition of Fine Arts Professor Featured at Oregon Holiday Concert
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts James Adler’s “Carols of Splendour” was performed by the 100-voice Eugene Concert Choir & Orchestra at a holiday concert in Eugene, Oregon. The concert, “A Dickens of a Christmas,” was led by artist director Diane Retallack and included choristers and performers in Elizabethan costumes as well as a variety of […]
Fine Arts Professor Receives Glowing Review in [Q]onStage
James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received a glowing review in [Q]onStage for his Introspections recital at the Yamaha Artist Services Piano Salon on Tuesday, November 3. Among the composers featured in this program was Kevin Cummines, adjunct professor of fine arts. Read the review.