TROY News Center

March 20, 2012

Choral Showcase concert highlights TROY singers

TROY – Troy University's John M. Long School of Music will present its annual Choral Showcase Concert on Tuesday, March 27 at First Baptist Church in Troy.

Admission to the performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public, and features the Collegiate Singers, Concert Choral and frequency. The concert is directed by Director of University Choirs Dr. Diane Orlofsky and Laura Aaron Mixon, a lecturer of choral music and TROY alumna.

Among the highlights of the concert will be the premier of two works, and the dedication of one piece to a long-time high school Spanish teacher.

"Laura Mixon and I enjoy selecting a diverse program of choral literature for the showcase concert and this evening is no exception," said Dr. Orlofsky. "It is a rare treat for an audience when they are able to hear selections by Copeland, Hindemith, Whitacre; contemporary favorites like Randall Stroope, Giselle Wyers and Eric Barnum, unique settings of traditional pieces, and premiers all in the same night."

Premiering at the concert will be pieces by Long School faculty member Dr. Traci Mendel and Music Industry graduate student Xavier Roberson. In recognition of her 35 years of teaching Spanish to young people, "Él Amor de mi Alma" will be dedicated to Pamela Merkel, currently in her 28th year of teaching at Troy's Charles Henderson High School.

March 20, 2012

Hall School of Journalism and Communication to recognize alumni, students with banquet

TROY -- The Troy University's Hall School of Journalism and Communication will honor outstanding alumni and students in an awards banquet Saturday, April 14.

"The awards banquet is a part of the rich tradition that makes up the Hall School of Journalism and Communication. It is a time that we give recognition to outstanding alumni and current students who have made their mark on the industry," said Dr. Steven Padgett the director for the Hall School of Journalism and Communication.

Tickets for the banquet, which begins at 7 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m., are $25 for alumni and quests and $15 for students in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.

For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact Kate Rowinsky in the Hall School at 334-670-3583, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

   

March 20, 2012

TROY seeks to team businesses with Shaw Group

TROY – Troy University's Small Business Development Center and the Alabama Procurement Technical Assistance Center will give area businesses an opportunity to discuss subcontracting with a Fort Rucker Prime Contractor.

The Subcontracting Opportunities with the Shaw Group session will be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 in the Harrison Room of Malone Hall on the Dothan Campus, said Judy Calin, a senior consultant at the Center.

The Shaw Group is a major federal government prime contractor providing public works and logistics services for the U.S. Army at Fort Rucker. A briefing on the subcontracting opportunities will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Shaw is currently seeking subcontractors in the following areas: asbestos removal, lead abatement, mold remediation, floor covering, general contracting, painting, HVAC heating and cooling, crane/hoisting, fabricating, duct cleaning, electrical, plumbing, airfield lighting, excavating, demolishing, concrete forming/placing and finishing, signs, glass/windows, fencing, and tree cutting.

There is no charge to attend the event, but pre-registration is requested for the briefing and required for one-on-one appointments. Individual appointments will begin at 9:45 a.m. To register for the briefing online, visit http://asbdc.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action?CenterID=9 or, for more information, contact Monica Stephens at the Center via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 334-674-2425.

    

March 19, 2012

TROY Theatre to present musical "Band Geeks" starting March 29

TROY—Troy University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present a fun-filled tribute to marching bands and misfits everywhere with the musical "Band Geeks!" premiering March 29 at the Troy Campus.

The story follows the misadventures of the Belleview High Marching Beavers. With just a few members and dwindling funds, the band is close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, tuba-playing band captain Elliott and his best friend Laura must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek and save the Marching Beavers.

Performances are set for the Claudia Crosby Theatre on the Troy Campus March 29, 30, and 31, at 7:30 p.m. The show goes on the road to perform at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts at the Montgomery Campus on April 20, at 7 p.m. and at the historic Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham on May 11 and 12 at 7:30pm.

Tickets for the Troy Campus performances can be purchased online at www.troytheatre.org or by calling the box office at 334-808-5477. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission and $5 for students with a valid Troy ID.

Tickers for the Montgomery Campus performance range in price from $15 to $25 and can be purchased by calling the Davis Theatre office at (334) 241-9567. A limited number of tickets for this performance are being offered at the special rate of "buy one, get one free."

Tickets for the Birmingham performances can be purchased at http://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org/ or by calling the box office at (205) 251-1206.

"Band Geeks!" features music by Mark Allen, Gaby Alter and Troy University alumnus Tommy Newman, and lyrics by Alter and Newman. The book is by Newman and Gordon Greenberg, who directed the original production for Goodspeed Musicals, based on a concept by Newman.

"'Band Geeks!' is a tribute to marching bands everywhere and to all of the music educators who have touched my life," Newman said. "My involvement with the theatre and music programs at TROY inspired me to be the artist I am today, and I am so grateful to be able to share that with this University at this monumental celebration!"

The performances of "Band Geeks!" are being presented as part of TROY's yearlong 125th Birthday Celebration.

"We are excited that TROY alum and 'Band Geeks!' creator Tommy Newman is on campus and helping to develop and shape this production which will be a major part of the TROY 125th Birthday Celebration," said Adena Moree, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance. "I look forward to sharing this wonderful musical theatre production with the state of Alabama as "Band Geeks!" travels to both Montgomery and Birmingham for performances after the run in Troy."

The production is under the direction of Assistant Professor Roy Hudson, Head of Musical Theatre and Theatre Education and the 2009 Alabama Teacher of the Year. Musical direction is by Newman and choreography is by Colin Cahill.

The creative team also includes set designer Robert McCrae, costume designer Elisa Biershenk, lighting designer Chris Rich, and conductor Ray Smith. Graphics are by Ed Noriega.

March 19, 2012

Spring Alumni Reunion set for March 31 at Troy University

TROY -- A St. Patrick's Day-themed parade and an alumni luncheon are among the highlights for March 31, as Troy University celebrates its annual spring alumni reunion.

Alumni Affairs Director Faith Ward said the annual event provides alumni with the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, as well as the University.

"Spring Reunion weekend is an important event in the life of Troy University," Ward said. "We hope that all members of the TROY family will take advantage of this opportunity to reunite and reconnect with former classmates and friends, take part in the fun activities we have planned and witness first-hand the tremendous growth that is taking place on campus."

A St. Patrick's Day-themed parade will take place at noon on University Avenue, followed by a fish fry on the grounds of the University's Alumni House. Tickets for the fish fry are $10 per person and are available by contacting the Alumni Office at 334-670-3318.

An Alumni Leadership Luncheon will be held in the Stadium Club, located on the fourth floor of the Douglas Hawkins Press Box tower at Veterans Memorial Stadium, beginning at 1 p.m. Chapter awards will be presented during the luncheon, along with special recognition of Silver and Golden Trojans and Lifetime Members of the University's Alumni Association. Tickets for the luncheon are $25. For additional information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 334-670-3318.

The T-Day spring football scrimmage will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium beginning at 2 p.m. The scrimmage is free and open to the public.
This year's event will also take on the flavor of the University's yearlong 125th birthday celebration with a performance of the musical "Band Geeks," written by TROY alumnus Tommy Newman beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Claudia Crosby Theater. The play is about a small high school marching band with dwindling funds that enters into a festival against much larger bands in hopes of saving their school's music program.

Newman, a 2003 music education graduate, is serving as TROY's artist-in-residence. In addition to performances on March 29, 30 and 31 on the Troy Campus, the play also will be presented at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts on the Montgomery Campus on April 20 and at the Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham on May 12 and 13. Dates for other performances are expected to be announced soon.

For tickets or additional information about "Band Geek" performances, contact 334-808-6477 or visit the TROY website at www.troy.edu.

Complete schedule of events for weekend of March 30-April 1

March 30

• 5 p.m. – Opening Ceremony for Troy University Relay for Life, Tailgate Terrace
• 6 p.m. – TROY baseball vs. Arkansas State, Riddle-Pace Field
• 7:30 p.m. – "Band Geeks," Claudia Crosby Theater
  
  

March 31

• 9 a.m. – Spring Trojan Day for prospective students and their parents
• 10 a.m. – Scholarship Brunch (by invitation)
• 10 a.m. – "The First & Best" Delta Chi Reunion Garden Party, Shackelford Quad; Contact Steve Campbell at 334-672-2897 for additional information.
• Noon – St. Patrick's Day-themed parade, University Avenue
• 12:30 p.m. – Old Fashioned Fish Fry, Grounds of the Alumni House; $10 per person, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 334-670-3318
• 12:30 p.m. – Tailgating and special events, Shackelford Quad and Tailgate Terrace
• 1 p.m. – Alumni Leadership Luncheon, Stadium Club; $25 per person, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 334-670-3318
• 1 p.m. – Letter Winners' Lunch and Chapter Meeting, Grounds of the Alumni House
• 2 p.m. – T-Day Spring Football Scrimmage, Veterans Memorial Stadium
• 6 p.m. – TROY baseball vs. Arkansas State, Riddle-Pace Field
• 6:30 p.m. – Circle of 125 Receptions (by invitation)
• 7:30 p.m. – "Band Geeks," Claudia Crosby Theater
  
  

April 1

• 1 p.m. – TROY baseball vs. Arkansas State, Riddle-Pace Field