Campus Recitals at The Gatton Academy

By: Jonathan Kinnard

In the midst of classes, food, and other essentials of a Gatton student’s life there is a strange plethora of campus opportunities that usually go without notice. One such example is campus recitals. WKU has a strong music department with concentrated talent, so it would seem natural that concerts are held on an almost weekly basis, but unless a flyer is put up in the building, it can be difficult for anyone to ever hear about smaller recitals or short concerts that are done on a weekday.

Well, times have changed here at The Gatton Academy, and students are quickly realizing the faculty, student, and seasonal recitals are within reach each week. Larger, annual events like the Prism Concert are obvious favorites, while smaller performances done by individual WKU music groups are a more convenient way for Gatton students to explore the musical variety WKU has to offer. This variety may include the WKU symphonic band, jazz band, steel drum band, wind ensemble, and many more. There are even Gatton students that are involved in these groups.

Most performances are free and now quickly advertised through the grapevine here at Gatton. Just this Sunday (9/25) there was a wonderful Faculty Chamber Recital at the Fine Arts Center, just a minute’s walk from Florence Schneider Hall. On Friday (9/30) there is a concert in Van Meter Hall with the University Band. All this, in just one week!