Two HPU faculty members to present recital on Tuesday, November 14
BROWNWOOD – November 10, 2017 – Dr. Gregory Church and Dr. Elizabeth Wallace, two of Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts faculty members, will present a recital Tuesday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. The recital will be held in the university’s Grace Chapel and there is no charge for the public to […]
HPU hosts U.I.L. workshop
BROWNWOOD – November 9, 2017 – Students and faculty from Howard Payne University’s Department of Communication hosted more than 200 students from 13 area high schools today for a workshop on U.I.L. Speech, Debate and Journalism. Christopher Freeland, junior theatre education major from Bangs, is pictured delivering a presentation on speech and debate.
HPU students and employees share in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
BROWNWOOD – November 3, 2017 – Many Howard Payne University departments, teams, students and personnel were recently involved in various projects to benefit those adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Texas coastal areas. Three projects in particular – the supply collection and fundraiser by the HPU baseball team, the Department of Music hurricane relief […]
HPU to present Evening of Theatre
BROWNWOOD – November 1, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present an Evening of Theatre this Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening in the HPU Theatre, 202 Whaley Street in Brownwood. Tickets are $5 per person and free for all HPU […]
Senior recital recently presented by HPU student Judy Pack
BROWNWOOD – October 31, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Judy Pack, a music instrumental all-level certification major from Fort Worth, presented her senior flute recital on Tuesday, October 24. The recital was held in the university’s Grace Chapel. Recital selections included “Suite de Trios Morceaux, Opus 116” by Benjamin Goddard, “Sonata No. 3, Opus 1, […]
Scholarships awarded to four HPU pre-college music students
BROWNWOOD – October 30, 2017 – Four students from Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music and Art Program were recently awarded scholarships at the 19th Annual Music Scholarship Awards in Eastland during the town’s RipFest. The scholarship awards were presented by the Nancy Seaberry Frost Arts Endowment (NSF Arts). Students who received scholarships were Angie Calfa […]
HPU Concert Choir and Heritage Singers to present fall concert
BROWNWOOD – October 27, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Concert Choir and Heritage Singers will present a fall concert next Thursday, November 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the university’s Grace Chapel. Titled “Abba’s Child: Longing for the True Self,” the concert […]
HPU’s Buitron to present senior recital this Thursday, October 26
BROWNWOOD – October 24, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Dorian Buitron, a music instrumental all-level certification major from Floresville, will present a senior recital on Thursday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. The recital will be held in the university’s Grace Chapel and there is no charge to attend. The public is invited and encouraged to […]
HPU Student Speaker Bureau hosts British National Debate team
BROWNWOOD – October 23, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team recently hosted members of the British National Debate team. While on campus, the British team squared off against two Student Speaker Bureau members in an exhibition debate and led workshops on […]
“The Pirates of Penzance,” HPU’s Homecoming musical, opens Thursday evening
BROWNWOOD – October 18, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts held a dress rehearsal Monday evening for its Homecoming musical, Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” Performances are Thursday, October 19, through Saturday, October 21, at 8 p.m. each evening at HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults […]
HPU hosts Brownwood Art Association exhibit through October 27
BROWNWOOD – October 17, 2017 – While on the Howard Payne University campus for Homecoming 2017 celebrations this weekend, the community is encouraged to stop by the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the university’s Doakie Day Art Center. There, the Department of Art is hosting an art exhibit titled “Brownwood Art Association Self-Curated […]
HPU Student Speaker Bureau members named tournament semifinalists
BROWNWOOD – October 12, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau recently competed at The Storm Classic speech and debate tournament at Southeastern Oklahoma State University with one debate team advancing to the semifinal round. The debate team of Christopher Freeland, junior theatre education major from Bangs, and Tyler Olin, junior social science jurisprudence […]
HPU to present Homecoming musical “The Pirates of Penzance”
BROWNWOOD – October 9, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” in conjunction with the university’s Homecoming 2017 celebrations. Performances are Thursday, October 19, through Saturday, October 21, at 8 p.m. each evening at HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Admission is $8 for adults and […]
HPU invites choir alumni to participate in Homecoming choir concert
BROWNWOOD – October 5, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present a Homecoming choir concert at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, in the university’s Mims Auditorium. All HPU alumni choristers are invited to participate in the program. During the concert, the alumni choir will present one special piece […]
HPU theatre to present “The American Dame”
BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Theatre will present “The American Dame” by Philip C. Lewis this weekend at the HPU Theatre, 202 Whaley Street in Brownwood. Show times are Friday, October 6, and Saturday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 […]
HPU hosts Brownwood Art Association Self-Curated 2 Art Exhibit
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Art will host an art exhibit titled “Brownwood Art Association Self-Curated 2 Art Exhibit” through Friday, October 27. This free exhibit is open to the public and available for viewing at the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the university’s Doakie Day Art […]
HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau to host British debate team
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2017 – Two members of Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team will publicly debate members of the British National Debate Team on Sunday, October 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The exhibition event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Richard and […]
HPU’s Dr. Elizabeth Wallace publishes article in professional piano magazine
BROWNWOOD – September 21, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Dr. Elizabeth Wallace, chair of the Department of Music and tenured professor of music, recently had an article titled “Reflections of a Guild Adjudicator” published in “Piano Guild Notes.” Dr. Wallace’s article is one of three features in the summer 2017 edition of the magazine, which […]
HPU names six faculty promotions
BROWNWOOD – September 19, 2017 – Howard Payne University announced the promotion of six faculty members at the beginning of the fall 2017 semester. Receiving promotions are Dr. Celeste Church, Dr. Gregory Church, Dr. Kevin Kelley, Dr. Paul Lilly, Dr. José Romero and Dr. Rusty Wheelington. “We’re proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of these individuals,” […]
HPU Student Speaker Bureau prepares for upcoming debates and events
BROWNWOOD – September 15, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team is preparing for a busy fall semester of tournaments and events. A group of students from across majors and disciplines, Student Speaker Bureau members compete at intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments, host high school UIL speech and debate workshops […]
Reminder: HPU’s Department of Music to present concert to benefit hurricane relief and recovery
BROWNWOOD – September 12, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Music will present a hurricane-related benefit concert on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Admission will be by donation and all money raised will go to Texas Baptist Men for hurricane relief and recovery. The concert, titled “The […]
HPU representatives among cast and crew of Lyric’s The Last Night of Ballyhoo
BROWNWOOD – September 11, 2017 – Howard Payne University faculty, students and alumni will be among the cast and crew as Brownwood Lyric Theatre presents the comedy/drama The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Performances are September 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and September 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at […]
HPU’s Department of Music to present concert to benefit hurricane relief and recovery
BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Music will present a hurricane-related benefit concert on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Admission will be by donation and all money raised will go to Texas Baptist Men for hurricane relief and recovery. “We all recognize that […]
Eleven full-time faculty members join HPU for fall semester
BROWNWOOD – August 24, 2017 – Howard Payne University began its fall 2017 semester this week with eleven new full-time faculty members among its ranks. “Our new faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will greatly benefit our students and the university as a whole,” said Dr. W. Mark Tew, provost and […]
HPU’s University Singers group encourages music enthusiasts to join
BROWNWOOD – August 21, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s University Singers would like to encourage music enthusiasts in Brownwood and the surrounding areas to join the group as it prepares for the Christmas concert from Handel’s “Messiah.” “The Christmas portion of ‘Messiah’ is a timeless and festive work celebrating the birth of our Savior,” said […]