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Research Spotlight: Dr. Tianna Uchacz Studying Ornament Print Title Pages Through Arts And Humanities Fellowship

A moment of discovery for Dr. Tianna Uchacz in her graduate student days led to a longtime interest and research focus. Uchacz, assistant professor of art history and craft technology in the Visualization program, was researching Netherlandish artists in the print collections of the New York Public Library when she encountered an ornament print series by Marcus Gheeraerts. The…

Former Student Spotlight: Visualization Graduate Akhilesh Vijayakumar Thriving As Technical Director At DreamWorks

Akhilesh Vijayakumar calls his career “a dream come true.” The native of Karnataka, India, developed a love for animated films as a child. Through his studies with Texas A&M’s Visualization program, he set out on a path that brought him to DreamWorks Animation in 2022. “It’s still so surreal,” he said. “It feels so exhilarating, and I’m grateful to…

Student Spotlight: Syara Villarreal To Close Final Semester in Performance Studies With ‘Ordinary Days’ Musical

Syara Villarreal is in her final semester as a senior Performance Studies major, and is directing her first musical — “Ordinary Days” by Adam Gwon — for her senior capstone project. The musical will be performed April 25-27 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building. The story follows four people who…

Max Nied Of Monstercat Label Shares Music Industry Guidance With Performance Studies Students

Performance Studies students learned about life in the music industry during a recent visit from Max Nied, head of events for Monstercat, an independent electronic dance music label. The Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts sponsored Nied’s Feb. 23 appearance with the Music and the Human Experience course taught by Andrea Imhoff-Edwards, instructional professor.

Student Spotlight: Abi McKinney Aiming For Performance Career After She Earns Dance Science Degree

Abi McKinney knew at age 7 that she wanted to be a professional dancer. Now, as a senior Dance Science student in the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, she’s another step closer to making that dream a reality. McKinney, a Richmond, Virginia native, traveled around the country to take part in dance competitions in her youth.

Dr. David Wilborn’s Original Composition To Mark Solar Eclipse’s Arrival At Century Square Event

The much-anticipated solar eclipse on April 8 will arrive to the tune of an original composition by Dr. David Wilborn, associate professor in the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. “Prelude and Fanfare” will premiere during an eclipse event April 8 at 1 p.m. at The Green at Century Square. The Friends of Chamber Music…

Dance Festival Brings High School Students From Across The Country To Aggieland

High school students from across the country visited Texas A&M University in March for the Regional High School Dance Festival to learn, workshop and perform over the course of four days. Hosted by the School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ Dance Science program, students from 21 high schools in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado and Wisconsin…

Grammy-Winning A Cappella Group Chanticleer To Perform With Century Singers, High School Ensembles At Rudder Theatre

Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer will star in an upcoming event that also includes Texas A&M University and College Station High School contributions. The all-male, a cappella group will perform with the the Texas A&M Century Singers during the concert on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Rudder Theatre. An oil painting titled “Prima Muse,” created by Dmitri…

Steelband Students To Collaborate With Percussionist Phil Hawkins In Free ‘Fusion’ Concert

Steel pan, trombone and other percussion instruments will come together in a free concert titled “Steel Fusion with Phil Hawkins” on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Rudder Theatre. The event, hosted by the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, will feature 10 songs presented by Texas A&M’s Steelband — made up of the…

Dr. Angenette Spalink To Discuss New Book ‘Choreographing Dirt’ At Friday Launch Event

Dr. Angenette Spalink, assistant professor in Performance Studies, will discuss her new book “Choreographing Dirt: Movement, Performance, and Ecology in the Anthropocene” Friday at 3 p.m. in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building, Room 255. The discussion is presented by the Visual, Material and Performance Cultures in the Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and…