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Performances
Emory & Henry College’s Lyceum Program provides students with the opportunity to experience performances by faculty, staff, students and touring artists along with Artalks by visual artists. Information on these events is printed in the Lyceum booklet for students, or the Cultural Events brochure for the public.
Touring Performances
The Division of Visual and Performing Arts presents artists of regional, national and international fame. Recent examples include Alban Elved Dance Theatre, Galumpha, Aquila Theatre Company, jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, singer Julianne Baird, the Chinese Opera Orchestra of Shanghai, and the Harlem Gospel Choir.
Galumpha Dance Theatre
Student Performances
Many opportunities are available to students to participate in music ensembles and theatre productions. Both majors and non-majors are encouraged to audition at the start of every semester. Senior art majors give exhibitions under the guidance of faculty to showcase their work. Concerts, play performances and exhibitions are always well attended by members of the College and surrounding communities.
"The Marriage of Figaro" presented by E&H Theatre Department.
Faculty Performances
Emory & Henry arts faculty members are all celebrated artists in their fields beyond working with their students. They give frequent recitals and exhibitions, perform in various ensembles, conduct local music groups, or direct, design or act in professional theatre productions. Many of these outside activities are brought to campus to share with the community.
Professor Charles Goolsby, Chair, Department of Art with Emory Bridge Suite, II, oil on canvas, 38X72 inches.
Admission & Ticket Policies
Many events included in the Emory & Henry Lyceum booklet and the Cultural Events brochure are free of charge for the public. Other events for which an admission fee is required are notated in the booklet and brochure.
