Students Shined in the Big Band and Jazz Concert

Students Shined in the Big Band and Jazz Concert!
Memorial Hall was swinging to the tunes of Chapman University’s Big Band and Jazz Combo on November 30th. Directed by Albert Alva, this semi-annual production showcased Chapman’s Big Band and Jazz students’ talents.

In collaboration with professional faculty like Albert Alva, who heads up both the Big Band and Jazz Combo classes, Chapman University students prepared all semester for this remarkable evening filled with classical jazz and big band tunes.

The light and fun atmosphere was accompanied by a captive audience of all ages. I even saw a little girl, no more than five years old, swaying to the rhythms of the jazz combo.
A very inclusive Big Band included two bass players and two drummers. I was thrilled to see that this semester, the big band also boasted flautist, Bella Staav. While flute is not completely out of place in a big band setting, I believe it showed the enthusiasm and diversity of the program to feature a dedicated flautist.

From the Jazz Combo’s rendition of Sweet Honey Bee composed by Lee Morgan to the Big Band’s final number, Getaway composed by Earth, Wind, and Fire I thought that the show was a delightful showcase of talented students. One audience member I spoke with said, “I thought it was really good this semester. The best it has been in a long time!” This audience member has been coming to see the Big Band and Jazz Concert for five years now!

With such great talent I look forward to the next semester’s production from Chapman University’s Big Band and Jazz Combo on April 26th. Mark your calendars!
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For more information about Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts visit www.chapman.edu/copa. For tickets to future productions call
714-997-6519 or email CoPA@chapman.edu.

Dodge College Admission Blog

We are excited to announce that we now have a blog on our Dodge College website that talks all about admission into our programs. So, if you are looking to apply to any of our majors you should definitely check the blog out for extra information and inside tips for applying to our school.

Click here to view the blog!

First Cut: Save the Date

Chapman University is inviting official prospective students to our "First Cut" screening. Make sure to sign up for our mailing list so that we can include you on invitations, deadline reminders, and important updates. Otherwise, you won't get necessary information for exciting events such as this one!

-Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Dodge College is currently converting its 500 seat theater to be 3D capable. With many films moving in the direction of using 3D, we felt it was important for out students to learn more about this technology and its many nuances. The theater will be fully 3D capable in a few weeks, but students are already taking classes to learn how this new technology is changing the film industry.

Dodge College students will also have the opportunity to shoot a 3D film during our interterm session in January. The script will be written by a student, as well as completely shot by our students. We are really excited to see how it turns out

Make sure to check our events page on our website to see when our 3D screenings will begin!

Art Department Joins Wilkinson College!

The Art Department, which was formerly housed in the College of Performing Arts, has joined Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of June 1, 2010.



"For me and my colleagues, this is a welcome addition," said Dean of Wilkinson College, Patrick Quinn.



The Art Department offers three degrees, Bachelor of Art in Art, Bachelor of Art in Art History, and Bachelor of Art in Fine Art in Graphic Design.



Click here to take a look around the Art Department!

Cecil Awards 2010

Dodge College held its annual Cecil Awards on Friday, May 21 at Marion Knott Studios. This event celebrates the hard work of all of its graduating students. All senior projects are evaluated and nominated by the faculty-awards range from Best Picture to Best Advertising Campaign to Acheivement in Animation.

Parents, students and staff all break out their stylish evening attire for the event. It truly feels like you are at a award show in Hollywood as you walk down the red carpet into the theater. During the show, the audience gets to see clips and stills of all the nominee's projects, as well has hear advice from their favorite professors. The event ends with a elegant after party filled with food, fun and dancing.

The Cecil Awards is completly ran and organized by students, which gives them the experience of planning a real awards show. Students from all disciplines pull their skills together to make a successful event. Whether is promoting the event, designing the stage or organizing the after party, the student committee works hard all semester to create a memorable event for the graduating students. It's a great opportunity to put that they have learned in classes to practical use!

This event is always a highlight at the end of the year, and always proves to be a great way to celebrate before graduation. Check out more pictures from the event at www.cecilawards.com.

Department of Theatre Receives Accreditation