HPU’s Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi to present Month of Musicianship concert
BROWNWOOD – November 11, 2015 –Howard Payne University’s Zeta Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi will present its Month of Musicianship recital Friday, November 13, at the university’s Grace Chapel. The concert starts at 6:00 p.m. and is free to the public. “The month of November is National Month of Musicianship for Kappa Kappa Psi, […]
HPU’s Garrett Ratliff competes in national guitar championship
BROWNWOOD – November 5, 2015 – Musicians of many genres, including bluegrass/jazz crossover guitarist Garrett Ratliff, a sophomore from Cherokee, find success through Howard Payne University’s Department of Music. Ratliff recently competed in the National Flat Pick Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kan., after placing second at a statewide competition in June. Though bluegrass isn’t taught […]
HPU Jazz Ensemble to perform fall concert with special guest “Yogi Berra”
BROWNWOOD – November 5, 2015 –The Howard Payne University Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert this Monday evening, November 9, in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. The concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. and is free to the public. The Jazz Ensemble will present “What Is Jazz?,” a fun twist on what makes jazz music unique. […]
HPU celebrates restoration of Steinway piano
BROWNWOOD – November 3, 2015 – Amid the flurried activity during Howard Payne University’s Homecoming 2015 festivities, a group of people assembled in the choral hall of HPU’s Davidson Music Complex to celebrate friendship, music and a very special piano. The university hosted a rededication of one of its Steinway pianos in conjunction with the […]
HPU’s Farquharson and Johnson to perform senior recital
BROWNWOOD – November 2, 2015 –Howard Payne University students Josh Farquharson and Ruby Johnson will present a senior recital on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m. The recital will be in the university’s Grace Chapel. Farquharson, a music major from Wichita Falls, will perform on the alto saxophone. Johnson, a music education major from Alvarado, […]
Student Speaker Bureau reps HPU at Colorado tournament
BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2015 – Howard Payne’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team recently competed at Colorado State University-Pueblo in Parliamentary debate and British Parliamentary debate, as well as in individual events. The competition was cohosted by the United States Air Force Academy and Colorado College. Twenty-three schools from 14 states competed. Christopher […]
HPU Concert Choir to preview fall concert at Homecoming
By Amy Pitman, HPU communications assistant BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2015 – The Howard Payne University Concert Choir will perform a brief preview of the group’s fall concert as part of HPU’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 17, 11:00-11:30 a.m. The concert will be held in Grace Chapel in the Paul and Jane Meyer Faith […]
Works by HPU art faculty on exhibit during Homecoming 2015
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2015 – Works by Howard Payne University’s art faculty will be on exhibit during HPU’s 2015 Homecoming celebrations, October 16-17. The exhibit, titled “Artists in Action,” is housed in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery inside HPU’s Doakie Day Art Center. The artists include David Harmon, professor of art and […]
HPU’s Dr. Julie Welker speaks on developing global citizens
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2015 – Dr. Julie Welker, professor of communication and chair of the Department of Communication at Howard Payne University, recently spoke at the 90th annual Texas Speech Communication Association conference on the panel “Hosting and Attending International Debates to Develop Global Citizens.” The conference was held in Irving. Dr. Welker’s topic […]
“Artists in Action” exhibition to showcase works of HPU art faculty
BROWNWOOD – August 28, 2015 – Works by Howard Payne University’s art faculty will be on exhibit in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Gallery of the university’s Doakie Day Art Center September 11 through October 18. Titled “Artists in Action,” the exhibition features collage, drawing, ink, painting, pastel and various photographic techniques. The artists include […]
HPU’s Delta Upsilon sorority named top Tau Beta Sigma chapter in nation
By Emily Peisker, HPU senior BROWNWOOD – August 27, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Delta Upsilon chapter of the national Tau Beta Sigma sorority recently received the Grace and A. Frank Martin Outstanding Chapter Award at the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, making it the top chapter in […]
HPU’s Pre-College Music students earn state honors
BROWNWOOD – July 7, 2015 – Twenty-eight students from Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music and Art program participated in the Texas Federation of Music Clubs (TFMC) State Competition recently, with many taking high honors. The program, part of HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts, serves the Brownwood community by offering music and art lessons […]
HPU hosts Congressional Art Competition
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2015 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Congressional Art Competition for the 11th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Mike Conaway and high school students from across the district were on campus for the event. According to house.gov, hundreds of thousands of high school students from around the country have participated […]
HPU concert raises more than $700 for Wounded Warrior Project
BROWNWOOD – May 8, 2015 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the 20th Annual American Music Spectacular, a musical tribute to the United States, its armed forces and the many who serve as first responders in our communities. In lieu of ticket sales, HPU’s Department of Music accepted donations on behalf of the Wounded Warrior […]
HPU to celebrate armed forces with 20th annual American Music Spectacular
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Music will present the 20th annual American Music Spectacular on Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at HPU’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admission; however, donations will be collected on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project, a national charity that offers resources […]
HPU’s Concert Choir announces final performances of spring semester
BROWNWOOD – April 23, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Concert Choir will complete the spring 2015 semester with performances in Brownwood and Fort Worth. The Concert Choir will be joined at HPU’s Mims Auditorium on Saturday, April 25, by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Master Chorale for a performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (A […]
HPU band sorority to host brisket fundraiser
BROWNWOOD – April 21, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, a national honorary band sorority, will host a brisket dinner at Brownwood’s Coggin Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children ages 12 and under. Proceeds […]
HPU exhibiting works of Pam Chadwick Aloisa through April 29
BROWNWOOD – April 20, 2015 – Howard Payne University is exhibiting paintings by Pam Chadwick Aloisa, gallery director and professor of art history and art at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. The show, housed in HPU’s Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery located inside the Doakie Day Art Center, will run through […]
HPU music students, faculty perform in New Braunfels
BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2015 – The Brauntex Performing Arts Theater in New Braunfels recently played host to students and faculty from Howard Payne University’s flagship campus in Brownwood. More than 150 guests from the community enjoyed Monday evening’s concert titled “A Joyful Heart.” Performers included the HPU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Stephen […]
HPU’s speech and debate team ends season with awards in D.C., Oklahoma and Colorado
BROWNWOOD – April 16, 2015 – From Washington, D.C., to Denver, Colorado, HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team has had a winning competition circuit this spring. HPU’s debate team received an invitation to compete in the American Enterprise Institute Capitalism and Values Tournament, held recently in Washington, D.C. The debate team of Adam […]
HPU Pre-College Music students participate in District 8-4 Junior Festival
BROWNWOOD – April 7, 2015 – The District 8-4 Junior Festival of the Texas Federation of Music Clubs, in conjunction with the National Federation of Music Clubs, recently held its local competition at Howard Payne University. Of the 45 students from HPU’s Pre-College Music Program participating, 37 will advance to the state competition in San […]
Rasbury and Salmon to present senior recitals
BROWNWOOD – April 2, 2015 – Howard Payne University students Cathryn Rasbury of Cisco and Christine Salmon of Early will present their senior recitals on Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively, in the university’s Grace Chapel. Rasbury will play the flute and Salmon will deliver a voice performance. “Cathryn and Christine […]
HPU to present special evening of music in New Braunfels
BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Music will present a concert on Monday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in New Braunfels. Titled “A Joyful Heart,” the concert will showcase the talents of HPU students and faculty in a vibrant collage of sound. Tickets are […]
Howard Payne University hosting national art exhibition
By Emily Peisker, HPU junior BROWNWOOD – February 18, 2015 – Howard Payne University is hosting “Above and Below I-10: Cross Country 2015,” a national art exhibition that will run through March 27. The I-10 show is on display at the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center on campus. […]
Howard Payne University to host Jazz Trumpet Day
By Emily Peisker, HPU junior BROWNWOOD – January 22, 2015 – Howard Payne University will host a Jazz Trumpet Day on Saturday, January 31, presenting free clinics and concerts for teachers and students. The general public is invited to attend the entire event, but the featured program will be the jazz concert scheduled for 3:30 […]