CANYON – West Texas A&M University’s year-long arts program begins in August with a concert and art exhibition.
Jon Revett, Doris Alexander Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts and art program director, will show new work in a solo exhibition titled “How It’s Done” in the Dord Fitz Formal Gallery in Mary Moody Northen Hall from August 26 to October 12. An opening reception for Revett’s exhibition will be held at the gallery on September 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
“I use personal narratives as a starting point, but then move on to geometric abstractions,” Revett said. “The works use metallic and iridescent colors, so people need to see them in person to get their full impact, not through a screen.”
Fitz Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday by appointment. Email: [email protected].
In addition, the WT School of Music will host its Faculty Showcase Recital on August 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Northen Recital Hall. The concert offers a varied program of classical masterpieces, contemporary compositions and original works.
“Whether you are a lover of classical music or want to discover new musical gems, this concert promises to be a captivating experience,” said Guglielmo Manfredi, professor of French horn. Admission to the exhibition and concert is free.
Both students and faculty at WT’s Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts are planning an extensive program of art exhibitions, concerts and recitals, dance pieces, and theater and opera performances for the 2024-2025 academic year.
“The Arts Season at WT provides residents across the Panhandle with the opportunity to experience the excellence of our students and faculty at various venues on the WT campus,” said Dr. Dan Peterson, dean. “The efforts of these artists, musicians and performers enrich the culture of our community, and we invite you to enjoy them.”
Students and faculty from the School of Music and the Department of Art, Theater and Dance will be represented at dozens of events on campus.
“Theater audiences will experience regional premieres of two powerful shows, as well as a classic French farce and a beloved musical comedy,” said Anne Medlock-Ely, director of the Department of Arts, Theatre and Dance. “Our dancers will provide exciting evenings showcasing both artistry and athleticism, and our artists will present stunning, thought-provoking exhibits, including a collaboration with the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.”
In addition, a wide range of musical experiences are planned, said Dr. BJ Brooks, director of the School of Music.
“We are very excited about the upcoming music season at WT,” said Brooks. “We have put together a diverse program – from the power of our symphony orchestra to the emotion of our choral ensembles – that highlights the talent and hard work of our students and faculty. Our season will conclude with the Showcase of Music, presented in grand style in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex auditorium. Each event is an opportunity to experience something special, and we can’t wait to share our music with our community.”
In addition, WT artists will play a major role in several arts events in Amarillo. The WT Symphony Orchestra and choirs will perform at the Amarillo Symphony’s “Symphony Spooktacular” concerts on Oct. 25 at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St. The WT art faculty will display their works in a regional faculty exhibition Oct. 4-Jan. 5 at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave. Faculty members and students will also be featured in the annual WT/Amarillo College Faculty/Student Art Exhibition in the spring at the Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St.
Several events on the arts calendar are exclusive activities for members of The Arts at WT: A Subscription Series. Memberships are still available.
2024-25 Art Season Schedule
The schedule (subject to change) includes free and ticketed events:
AUGUST
26 August – 12 October: Art exhibition by Jon Revett; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception, September 5, 5-7 p.m.; free;
27 August: WT School of Music Faculty Showcase; 7:30 p.m.; Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall; free;
SEPTEMBER
26 September to 6 October: Musical theater performance “Alice By Heart”; Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5, 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m.; Happy State Bank Studio Theater; tickets $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
28 and 29 September: Opera performance of “Doctor Miracle,” September 28, 7:30 p.m. and September 29, 2:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall, tickets $15;
OCTOBER
October 3: Opera Cowgirls; 7:30 p.m.; Jack B. Kelley Student Center Legacy Hall; open to members of The Arts at WT subscription series, nonmember tickets $50;
October 3: Saxophone Studio; 7:30 p.m.; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall; free;
October 7: Electronic Ensemble; 7pm; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; free;
October 17: WT Choirs; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
21 October to 30 November: Art exhibition by Younus Nomani; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception 5-7pm, Nov. 7; free;
October 24 to November 3: “The Gamester” theater performance; Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 1-2, 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m.; Branding Iron Theater; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
NOVEMBER
7 November: “The Language of Poplars: A Dialogue on the Plains and Sense of Place”; 7 p.m.; Legacy Hall; open to members of The Arts at WT subscription series;
8 November: Harrington String Quartet; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall;
14 November: WT Jazz; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
17 November: Faculty Brass Quintet; 6 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall;
21 to 24 November: “Falling Into Dance” dance performance, Nov. 21-23, 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; admission $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
21 November: Saxophone Studio; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
DECEMBER
December 4th: WT Concert and Symphony Bands; 6 and 8 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
5 to 21 December: Bachelor of Fine Arts Fall Exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m.; free;
December 7: WT Chamber Singers; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
December 8: Music of the Holiday Season: “Walking in the Air,” with WT Symphony Orchestra, choirs and dance; 4 and 7 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall;
JANUARY 2025
21 January to 7 March: WT Art Faculty Exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception, February 6, 5-7pm; free;
January 24: WT Opera Gala honoring Mila Gibson; location to be announced; tickets $100 each, $1,000 for place cards
January 28: Grand Faculty Concert; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
FEBRUARY
6 to 16 February: “Artemisia” theater performance; Feb. 6-8 and Feb. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9-16, 2:30 p.m.; Happy State Bank Studio Theater; tickets $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
February 6: “Illumination” by WT Dance; 7:00 p.m.; Legacy Hall; open to members of The Arts at WT subscription series;
February 20: Saxophone Studio; 7:30 p.m.; Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall; free;
February 21: Harrington String Quartet; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall;
February 22: “Music of America” by the WT Symphony Orchestra; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
February 28: Grace Hamilton Piano Festival with Kenny Broberg; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall;
MARCH
March 2: WT Choirs; 2:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
March 2: WT Concert Band; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
March 6: WT Symphonic Band; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
March 20: “Art for the People” – Spotlight on murals and public art; 6:00 p.m.; location to be announced; open to members of The Arts at WT subscription series;
24 March to 26 April: Guest art exhibition by Nishiki Sugawara-Beda; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception April 3, 5-7pm; free;
29 – 30 March: Opera performance of “Albert Herring” with Chamber Music Amarillo, Harrington String Quartet and conductor George Jackson; March 29, 7:30 p.m. and March 30, 2:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $20;
APRIL
3 to 6 April: “Portraits of Dance” dance performance; April 3-5, 7:30 p.m. and April 6, 2:30 p.m.; Branding Iron Theatre; admission $12 adults, $8 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
April 3: Saxophone Studio; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
6 April: Mozart’s Requiem with WT Choirs and Symphony Orchestra; 2:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; tickets $10;
April 10: WT Jazz; 7:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
11 April: Words and Movement Project; 3:00 p.m.; Happy State Bank Studio Theatre; free;
13 April: Faculty Brass Quintet; 6 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; admission free;
April 24 to May 4: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” – musical theater performance; April 24-26 and May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., May 4, Branding Iron Theater; admission $16 adults, $12 seniors and students, free for WT students, faculty and staff with Buff Gold Card;
27 April: Harrington String Quartet; 3pm Northen Recital Hall;
27 April: World Music Festival; 5pm; Northen Recital Hall; free;
MAY
1 to 24 May: Bachelor of Fine Arts Spring Exhibition; Dord Fitz Formal Gallery; opening reception, May 1, 5-7 p.m.; free;
May 2: Showcase of Music; 7:30 p.m.; Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.; free;
May 4: WT Choirs; 2:30 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
May 6: Honors Recital; 6:00 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; admission free;
May 7: WT Concert and Symphony Bands; 6 and 8 p.m.; Northen Recital Hall; free;
May 9: WT Dance Choreographers’ Showcase; 5 p.m.; venue to be announced; free.
More information
For information or tickets to School of Music performances, call 806-651-2780 or visit wtamu.edu/music for information or tickets to opera performances, call 806-651-2780 or visit wtamu.edu/opera for information or tickets to Harrington String Quartet performances, call 806-651-2780 or visit wtamu.edu/music for information or tickets to Harrington String Quartet performances. Season tickets are $50 and individual tickets are $20.
For information about art exhibitions, email [email protected].
For information or tickets to theater performances, call 806-651-2810, email [email protected], or visit wtamu.edu/theatre.
For information or tickets to dance performances, call 806-651-2810, email [email protected], or visit wtamu.edu/dance.
