Category: Arts and Performance

Chowan University Partners with Limelight Theater to Strengthen Arts and Community Engagement

Murfreesboro, N.C., Sep 4, 2025 – Chowan University is excited to promote their partnership with the Limelight Theater, a vibrant local arts organization, to expand opportunities for students and support cultural life in the community. This collaboration highlights Chowan’s commitment to integrating the arts into education while fostering stronger connections between the university and surrounding […]

Chowan University Hosts Transformative Camps for Youth and Events for Families

Campapalooza

Each summer, Chowan University opens its scenic campus not only to athletic camps but also to a growing variety of non-athletic programs that enrich, educate, and inspire. These camps bring hundreds of youth and families to Murfreesboro, showcasing the University’s commitment to service and community. Lifeway Camps: Faith in Action For the third consecutive year, […]

Renowned Operatic Tenor Tshombe Selby to Perform at Chowan University’s Juanita Pond Chamber Series

Tshombe Selby

Chowan University is honored to welcome Tshombe Selby, an acclaimed operatic tenor, for a special performance as part of the Juanita Pond Chamber Series on Sunday, February 16, at 3:00 PM in the Chowan Chapel. This free and open-to-the-public event promises an unforgettable afternoon of world-class vocal artistry, featuring well-known opera arias and cherished traditional […]

Reception Honoring Graduating Graphic Design Showcases Exceptional Talent

Senior Showcase

Chowan University proudly presents the 2024 Annual Senior Visual Art Exhibition, featuring the remarkable works of its graduating art & design students. A reception was held on April 18th in the Juanita Kelly Pond Gallery, serving as a celebration of the exhibition that will run until May 3rd. The exhibition highlights the culmination of artistic […]

Noel Engebretson Performs Concert at Chowan University Chapel

Noel Engbretson

On Sunday afternoon, renowned pianist Noel Engebretson graced the stage of Chowan University Chapel, captivating the audience with his exceptional musical talent. The concert, organized by the Friends of Music and the Music Department, showcased Engebretson’s extraordinary skills on the Steinway piano generously donated by Linda Briley Weaver. As a Steinway artist since 2014, Engebretson’s […]

Chowan University’s Department of Music Showcases Faculty Talent in Spectacular Performance

Department of Music

On Sunday, March 17th, Chowan University’s Department of Music captivated audiences with remarkable faculty performances, highlighting their extraordinary range of talent. The event, held at the Chowan Chapel, left attendees in awe of the exceptional musical prowess displayed by the faculty members. The showcase commenced with an enchanting vocal performance by Jordan Cartrette, the Director […]

Annual Christmas at Chowan Concert Announced for Sunday, December 3rd

Christmas at Chowan

The Chowan Singers, Chamber Chorus, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Community Chorus will present the annual Christmas at Chowan concert Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The Music Department, working with Smart Start, is collecting toys for the children of Hertford County. A huge, wrapped Christmas box will be at the entrance of Turner […]

Briley-Weaver Piano Dedication Service led by Maja Rajković and Dennis Krasnokutsy

Maja Rajkovió and Dennis Krasnokutsy perform for a crowd

On Sunday, November 6th, 2023, the Chowan University community gathered in the Chowan Chapel to witness the dedication of the Briley-Weaver Steinway piano. The grand event featured a captivating concert by renowned pianist Maja Rajkoviċ, accompanied by the talented Dennis Krasnokutsy on the viola. The Briley-Weaver Steinway piano, a magnificent instrument of unparalleled beauty and […]

Chowan University Hosts Senior Art Exhibition and Reception

Senior Art Exhibit

On Friday, April 21st, in the Green Hall Galleries on the Chowan University campus, this year’s graduating class of Graphic Design and Studio Art majors showcased their Senior Art Exhibition and were honored with a reception. This exhibition featured culminating bodies of artwork produced by the 14 graduates: Jaylen Baucom, B.S. Graphic Design, David Clark, […]

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