Transylvania Singers to perform Old Morrison Chapel concert Thursday
The Transylvania Singers treble choir will perform an eclectic concert Thursday in the university’s historic Old Morrison Chapel.
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Transy Theater’s ‘Silent Sky’ sheds light on questions of who we are and where we came from
Silent Sky shines a light on a overlooked woman scientist who figured out a crucial relationship which enabled us, for the first time in human history, to measure the universe.
Transylvania senior art majors to present ‘Half Dozen’ beginning March 1
Six Transylvania University senior studio art majors will present their thesis works in Morlan Gallery from March 1 to April 10 in an exhibition titled “Half Dozen.”
Transy theater grad takes Disney dream to Tokyo
Slone says that Transy revealed to him how a liberal arts education works and how “all-encompassing” it is. Instead of focusing on just philosophy or theater or math, “it’s how all of those things integrate and work together,” he explains.
‘Pitch Perfect’ project: Transy students reviving Grace Notes
Transylvania University and the community at large once again will be graced with the voices of the school’s female a cappella group. With auditions next week, first-year student Karisma Keeton and sophomore Emily Maddix are working together to help revive the Grace Notes after a brief hiatus for the group. Both are members of the university’s choirs and look forward to also having a smaller group that performs more pop-oriented music—think Britney Spears as opposed to Bach. “It’s really exciting to be able to come together in a smaller group,” Maddix said. The format will allow students to pick fun pieces they wouldn’t necessarily be able to perform in a more strict choral setting. Additionally, the smaller size allows them to travel more easily and often, said Keeton, who also founded a female a cappella group in high school. “We were both really excited because we wanted to get this started again—we think it will be a good addition to campus.” Another perk of this “Pitch Perfect” type of ensemble is that each singer knows her voice will be heard—almost like they’re singing solo. “That sounds a little scary at first, but it’s actually really fulfilling,” Keeton said. Grace Notes has performed at a variety of venues, including opening day at Keeneland and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony on campus. The new group may sing at the university’s upcoming “Cabaret.” Regan MacNay, Transy’s new assistant professor of
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