Bill Gelber On Hamlet | The Last Play He'll Be Directing Before Retirement Next Spring

The Ins And Outs of IGNITE! Eric Allen, Associate Professor of Music

Eric Allen is our guest this week letting us know all the ins and outs of IGNITE! As the Associate Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands, Eric is the director for the School of Music's annual IGNITE! concert, which is an unforgettable fast-paced concert experience, giving the audience a rare chance to hear all of the school's many ensembles in one place.

The Ins And Out Of Fall Dance Festival w/ Melissa Brading, Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance

Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance Melissa Brading takes us through the ins and out of Fall Dance Festival, which takes place November 12-16 in the Black Box Theatre. Brading also lets us in on her trip to CENART in Mexico, where she spent three days with students who don't verbally speak her language, but through the shared practice of dance, physically understood each other.

The School of Music’s Jazz Ensembles are heading to Mexico | Stephen Jones, Director of Jazz Studies

As TCVPA’s partnership with CENART in Mexico City continues, the School of Music’s Jazz Ensembles are heading to Mexico for a jazz concert and workshops led by both Texas Tech students and faculty. Stephen Jones, Director of Jazz Studies at Texas Tech, is here to share more about the endeavor, including how you can catch a preview of their upcoming international concert on November 12.

Bill Gelber On Hamlet | The Last Play He'll Be Directing Before Retirement Next Spring

To be, or not to be, Bill Gelber is here to talk about the last play he'll be directing before welcoming in retirement next spring. Hamlet will take the stage Oct 30-Nov 9 and you'll get all the details in this episode, plus learn a few things you might now know about the Shakespearean tragedy.

Current Gallery Exhibits | First Friday Art Trail | Joe Arredondo, Landmark Arts Director, School of Art at Texas Tech

Joe Arredondo, Landmark Arts Director for the School of Art at Texas Tech tells us about the current exhibits this semester at each of their galleries, including those you can visit during the First Friday Art Trails. You'll also hear about the exciting partnership with CENART in Mexico City that will be hosting one of our exhibits starting in November 2025.