October 27, 2008
For Immediate Release
For an Interview:
Kathie Debenham
(801) 863-6820
Utah Valley University’s School of the Arts will present its premiere concert entitled "Tutus, Triptychs, Timpani and Two-Minute Soliloquies: Presenting the School of the Arts," featuring performances and exhibitions from across the artistic spectrum. The concert will be held Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ragan Theater located in the UVU Sorenson Student Center.
"We are UVU’s newest school and this concert introduces us to the community," said Kathie Debenham, Interim Dean of the School of the Arts. "It also gives us a chance to show off the fabulous talent of our students and faculty in a concert that has something for everyone."
The concert will feature performances from the Dance, Music and Theatrical Arts departments as well as works from the Department of Art & Visual Communications. "This is a unique opportunity for people to see students and faculty sharing the same stage," Debenham said. "We are very proud of the engaged learning environment that is fostered at UVU, and this concert uniquely showcases our commitment to developing our students' skills in real-life ways."
At the Nov. 7 performance, Debenham will present Skip Daynes with the Fran Kennedy Friends of the Arts Award. Daynes is the fourth generation owner and president of Daynes Music, the oldest music company west of the Mississippi and one of the oldest continuously family-run businesses in America. Daynes will be honored for his support of the arts in Utah and particularly at UVU, where he serves on the Advisory Board of the School of the Arts. Daynes was instrumental in bringing a gift of four Steinway pianos to UVU’s Department of Music this summer.
Tickets for the event are $5 with a UVU ID and $7 without. For tickets and information contact Campus Connection at 801-863-8797.
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