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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nVISUAL ARTS THEATER ARTS DANCE MUSIC Bandtastic\u00a0VIII: Band Day Encore<\/strong> The Majesty of the Sun<\/strong> Spirit of the Holidays: The Christmas Gala<\/strong> SPECIAL EVENTS<\/strong>
Annual All-Student Exhibition<\/strong><\/em>
Nov. 15- Dec. 6 (Opening Reception Nov. 15, 7 p.m.)
FSC\u2019s Department of Visual Arts and Design presents a showcase of the exceptional talent of freshmen, sophomore, and junior art majors in an assortment of media and techniques, including painting, digital illustration, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. The exhibition will be held in the Melvin & Burks Art Galleries and admission is free to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sound of Music<\/strong><\/em>
Nov. 14-17; 21-24, 7:30 p.m. (Sundays at 2:30 p.m.)
Arguably the world\u2019s most beloved musical,\u00a0The Sound of Music\u00a0<\/em>continues to bring joy to the hearts of countless audiences. Follow the story of Maria, a young postulant who proves too high-spirited for life in the abbey, as she is dispatched to serve as governess for seven children of a widowed naval captain. She quickly finds love for the children, and eventually for their father, who is soon faced with a dilemma of his own in the face of World War II. The award-winning musical features classic songs including \u201cMy Favorite Things,\u201d \u201cDo-Re-Mi,\u201d and \u201cEdelweiss.\u201d Performances will be in the\u00a0Loca\u00a0Lee Buckner Theatre, and tickets will cost $18 for adults and $9 for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FSC|Dance: Fall into Dance 2019<\/strong><\/em>
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Join us for the FSC Dance Program\u2019s annual fall performance as its students present a variety of works by both faculty and guest artists. The show will feature new and diverse choreography performed by talented students in an assortment of styles ranging from ballet to contemporary modern, all under the artistic direction of Erin\u00a0LaSala. Mark your calendars and be sure not to miss this exciting celebration of dance. Performances will be held in Branscomb Auditorium, and tickets will cost $18 for adults and $9 for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Brass Menagerie<\/strong><\/em>
Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Members of the FSC brass faculty are set to return to the stage in a continuation of our Faculty Artist Series. Join professors Brian Brink on the trombone, Don McLaurin on the trumpet, and Richard Sparrow on the horn, along with several of their instrumental colleagues, as they present a wonderful, wild, and wacky evening of auditory amusements. Their diverse selection will include compositions outside of brass domain, all encircling the evening\u2019s title arrangement, composer John\u00a0Cheetham\u2019s\u00a0\u201cA Brass Menagerie.\u201d The event will take place in the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall and admission is free to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.An array of ensembles of various sizes will take the stage in this annual event. Groups will include the FSC Symphony Band, FSC Jazz Ensemble, and FSC Chamber Singers, as well as several small performance groups, all presenting selections from their individual repertoires, ranging from classical and jazz compositions to pop and rock favorites. Under the direction of FSC Symphony Band conductor Jo\u00a0Jossim, this auditory kaleidoscope will move nonstop, sure to be engaging from start to finish. Tickets for the event, held in Branscomb Auditorium, will cost $8 for adults and $4 for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.From the inspiring beauty of the sunrise, ensuring life to our most essential crops, the sun has been a symbol of majesty in cultures and societies across the globe. This evening of choral music from the FSC Concert Choir, under the direction of Beth Gibbs, will explore the influence of the sun and its promise of warmth as reflected in words, song, and poetry. Tickets for the event, held in Branscomb Auditorium, will cost $8 for adults and $4 for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/em>Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.What better way to celebrate the holidays than to experience the music and words that tie all of the season\u2019s essential elements together with our annual presentation of\u00a0Spirit of the Holidays: The Christmas Gala.\u00a0<\/em>Begin the most joyous time of the year with the ensembles of the FSC Music Department, along with special small groups, as they perform music that includes holiday favorites, new renditions, and several exciting surprises along the way. The performance will be held in Branscomb Auditorium, and tickets will cost $8 for adults and $4 for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Florida Dance Theatre Presents: Tchaikovsky\u2019s The Nutcracker<\/em>
Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m.
Experience the enchantment of the holiday tradition of\u00a0The Nutcracker\u00a0<\/em>in a special Festival of Fine Arts performance by the Florida Dance Theatre, FSC\u2019s company-in-residence. The timeless classic will be performed with charm and grace by dynamic dancers, with colorful scenery, dazzling costumes, and entrancing choreography that are sure to create long-lasting memories for all ages. The holiday-defining spectacle will be performed in Branscomb Auditorium, and tickets will cost $25 for adults and $12 for students under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n