2025–2026 SEASON
GREETINGS
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Visual and Performing Arts Season at umhb! This year, we’ve curated performances, exhibitions, and cultural events designed to bring our community closer to the transformative power of the arts. You will witness the passion of our dedicated students, the expertise of our faculty, and the unique perspectives of our accomplished guest artists.
We are eager to share our creative efforts with you, confident that each performance and exhibition offers more than just a moment of enjoyment; it offers an opportunity for connection and reflection. Our commitment extends to sharing our Christian faith through every endeavor, as we collectively strive to live with purpose, on purpose.
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Music Department Chair
Art Department Chair
& Assistant Professor Stephanie Chambers
& Associate Professor
Whether you are a long-time patron or discovering the arts for the first time, we invite you to step in, engage, and let the beauty of this season resonate with you. Guest Artists | pg3 Productions | pg9 A Very Mary Hardin-Baylor Christmas | pg7 UMHB Ensembles | pg12 Arts Academy | pg13
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Find out about tickets and other important things to Know Before You Go on page 16. & Evan Campbell
GUEST
The Concert Truck is a traveling music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience, making live music accessible to everyone.
Impassioned by their love for music, in 2016 pianists
Nick Luby and Susan Zhang converted a 16-foot box truck into a fully functioning mobile concert hall, complete with lights, sound system, and piano. Since then, The Concert Truck has presented concerts across the country in city streets, music and arts festivals, schools, neighborhoods, parks... anywhere you can think to park a truck.
CONCERT TRUCK
September 04, 2025 | 7 pm
MICHELE FERN Á NDEZ
September 26, 2025 | 7 pm
Michele Fernández is a published composer, active guest clinician, adjudicator, and performer.
Michele recently retired from teaching in Miami after 30 years, where her Miami Senior High School ensembles earned top honors and gained international acclaim. Before focusing on writing/clinics, she served as an active oboist in the Miami area, as well as a rhythm section player in a busy Afro-Latin /Jazz group.
Guest artist performances are held in Baugh Performance Hall located in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center.
Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound: The blend of their unique vocal timbres is so rich and so smooth that, at times, it sounds more like a full choir than a mere four men. Discovered after posting a series of bare-bones stairwell performances that went viral, their music is a balm to the soul, laced with expansive harmonies that flex the agility and effortless range of their vocal talent.
WINDSYNC
March 03, 2026 | 7 pm
KINGS RETURN
February 03, 2026 | 7 pm
The wind quintet WindSync embraces the classics and the growing contemporary repertoire with a fresh sensibility. Versatile and vibrant, the group plays “many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun” (All About the Arts). In the span of one performance, they can cover vast musical ground from revitalized standards to freshly inked works to folk and songbook, the common thread telling a compelling story about music history and our human selves.
Artist Stephen King’s work is an exploration of form, color, and spatial relationships, deeply rooted in the principles of abstract art. Through a dynamic interplay of geometric shapes, he creates a sense of movement and depth on the two-dimensional surface. His vibrant palette creates points of visual emphasis and energy and the use of overlapping and interesting forms invites viewers to discover unexpected connections within the structured chaos. His work is beyond literal representation, instead focusing on the inherent beauty of pure form and color encouraging his audiences to engage on a purely visual and intuitive level.
Reception | 5 pm , August 14
STEPHEN KING
Short Stories, Short Cuts, and Short Circuit 2
August 11–September 4
MINJI KANG-WATROUS
Tradition to Modernity
September 9–October 9
Minji Kang-Watrous is a self-taught hanji artist who has developed her own unique style. Her art is a modern interpretation of traditional Korean art passed down from her mother. She uses traditional Korean hand-pressed paper called “hanji” that she selects from a hundred year old shop in Seoul. Her attention to detail, is evident in her high-quality, meticulously finished artwork. The simplicity of her compositions and the integration of textures create exclusive and compelling art.
Reception | 5 pm September 11
All Exhibitions and Receptions take place in the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts Art Gallery
A showcase of recent works by the artists and designers who comprise the Department of Art at umhb This exhibition offers a vibrant cross-section of contemporary art practices, highlighting the diverse conceptual and material explorations currently underway within our faculty studios. This exhibition celebrates the ongoing creative endeavors of our faculty and serves as a testament to the dynamic interplay between teaching and an artistic practice.
Reception | 5 pm , October 14
FACULTY EXHIBITION
October 13–30
SEAN OSWALD
Drawn from Life
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
Senior Art Exhibition
November 6–December 5
Capstone exhibitions for graduating art and graphic design majors.
UMHB Annual Art
January 12–February 12, 2026
This collection of works highlights a year of dedicated portraiture resulting in a diverse selection of drawings and paintings. It includes energetic life drawings, often executed during collaborative sessions with students, which emphasize spontaneity and capturing immediate impressions. Complementing these are more intensive long form painted portraits, developed over multiple sittings in the studio. These focus on the subtle, untold narratives that emerge between artist and sitter, capturing not just a likeness, but the unique spirit and story of each individual.
Reception | 5 pm , January 15
Student Competition
February 23–March 12
This exhibition is juried by an accomplished arts professional and provides students with real-world experience. All currently enrolled umhb students are eligible to submit work for consideration.
Reception and Award Ceremony
February 26 | 5 pm
Senior Art Exhibition
March 25–May 9
Capstone exhibitions for graduating art and graphic design majors.
ART
Artist Talk with Stephen King
August 27 | 11 am
Discover the artistic vision and inspiration of Stephen King as he shares about his artistic practice. Go beyond the visual work and learn about its creation, the materials, techniques and what drives him to create.
Texas Me
Artist Talk with Chad Hines
September 25 | 3 pm
Join us as Chad Hines shares the journey behind his work, offering valuable perspectives on the themes and techniques within his work.
All artist talks take place in the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts, 221
Artist Talk with Minji Kang-Watrous
October 9 | 11 am
Join us for an engaging Artist Talk with Minji Kang-Watrous, where she will delve into her creative process, inspirations, and the conceptual underpinnings of her featured works.
Artist Talks with UMHB Art & Design Faculty
October 21 & 29 | 2 pm
We invite you to hear faculty insights into their unique practices and see the diverse explorations flourishing in umhb Art.
Fall & Spring Pottery Sales
November 12 & April 22 | 10 am–5 pm on King Street Featuring handmade pottery created by umhb students.
Artist Talk with Sean Oswald
January 28 | 11 am
Join Sean Oswald as he presents on capturing likeness, subtle narratives within portraiture and how he strives to go beyond mere representation.
Gains
In Sight : Practicing Visual Communication for a Living, Artist Talk with Joshua Ege
February 19 | 2 pm
Enjoy the energy of art director, designer & educator Joshua Ege as he shares stories of his journey through the world of design.
EVENTS
Free Admission with ticket.
Reserve seats at umhb.edu/pac
Come get into the holiday spirit with umhb’s choirs and Wind Ensemble! Enjoy an evening of both familiar and new holiday music. Plus join in on an audience sing-along of all your favorite Christmas carols.
We will again be accepting non-perishable food donations to benefit The Source, umhb’s food pantry, as we get into the giving season.
Get started on your Christmas shopping with handmade and digitally created artworks, cards, functional pottery, and other art and design gifts created by umhb students and alumni. Works will be available for purchase before and after the concert, as well as during intermission. We look forward to sharing this joyful evening with you and your kin!
November 13–14, 2025
7 pm | Baugh Performance Hall
Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center
PRODUCTIONS
Held in Baugh Performance Hall located in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center.
Friday, October 31 at 7 pm
Saturday, November 1 at 2:30 pm
This beloved Grimm fairytale comes to life in a rich operatic setting filled with memorable melodies and vivid storytelling. When Hansel and Gretel are sent into the woods by their struggling parents, they discover a mysterious house made of sweets and the witch who lives inside!
The opera features Humperdinck’s famous “Evening Prayer” duet and the enchanting “Dance of the Dew Fairy,” among other musical highlights. With courage, faith, and the bond of family, the siblings must outsmart the witch and find their way home.
Composed: Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto: Adelheid Wette
English translation: Cori Ellison
Friday, April 17 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 18 at 7 pm
Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 pm
jason howland & mindi dickstein music lyrics
This production is based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel about four sisters growing up in Civil War-era New England. Each young woman faces her own journey, shaped by ambition, love, loss, and the changing world around them. Jo dreams of becoming a writer and resists the pressure to conform.
Meg desires a home and family of her own.
Amy pursues beauty and success, and Beth provides a quiet strength that anchors them all. Little Women celebrates the dreams and resilience of young women who are determined to discover their purpose and place in the world with warmth, wit, and wisdom.
TICKETS
$15 Adult 1 Free with Cru Card
$ 10 Child (6–18) & Senior (65+) Free, children 5 & under
Purchase at umhb.edu/pac or scan the QR code
DEAN’S
Our 25–26 season opens with a collaborative concert showcasing faculty and student musicians side by side. The program features a dynamic mix of solo, chamber, and ensemble works, including performances by The Faculty Five, OneVoice, and the Wind Ensemble. The concert underscores our music program’s commitment to artistic mentorship and collaboration, setting the tone for a season defined by excellence, collaboration, and shared purpose.
FACULTY SHOWCASE
August 26, 2025 | 7 pm
FACULTY EXHIBITION
On display October 13–30, 2025
A showcase of recent works by the artists and designers who comprise the Department of Art at umhb . This is an exciting opportunity to witness firsthand the breadth of talent and diverse creative explorations amongst our faculty.
Join us as our faculty share special presentations with insights into their unique creative practices.
Reception | 5 pm , October 14, 2025
Art Gallery
Artist Talks | 2 pm October 21, 2025
Lecture Hall 221
Discover music evocative of life in the big city with saxophonist Dylan Pich in Metropolitan Exploration
This recital will feature solo and chamber works directly inspired by, and reminiscent of, urban environments. From the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life to spending a day at the city park to roaming empty streets in the wee hours of the morning, discover diverse works new and old that capture feelings of wonder, loneliness, frustration, and excitement related to life in a metropolis.
SEAN OSWALD
Drawn from Life
March
DYLAN PICH
Metropolitan Explanation
January 27, 2026 | 7 pm
On display January 12–February 12, 2026
This collection of works highlights a year of dedicated portraiture resulting in a diverse selection of drawings and paintings. Energetic life drawings emphasize immediate impressions which complement intensive long form painted portraits, capturing not just a likeness, but the unique spirit and story of each individual.
Join us as he presents on capturing these narratives and learn how he strives to go beyond mere representation.
Reception | 5 pm , January 15
Art Gallery
Artist Talk | 11 am January 28
Lecture Hall 221
Join Jared Hunt, trumpet, and Matthew Kundler, tuba & euphonium, for an evening of brass music.
While the program will feature solo works highlighting the character of each instrument, Hunt and Kundler are especially excited to share the stage with other brass colleagues and present some chamber music.
Dr. Hunt serves as Assistant Professor of Music, and Dr. Kundler is Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at umhb
SERIES
Performances are free and in Baugh Performance Hall located in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center. For ticketed performances, reserve at umhb.edu/pac
FALL 2025
ONE VOICE
Saturday, September 6 at 3 pm
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Hispanic Heritage with Michelle Fernandez
Friday, September 26 at 7 pm
ticket required
ONE VOICE AND CONCERT CHOIR
Thursday, October 2 at 7 pm
A VERY MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR CHRISTMAS
Thursday & Friday—November 13 & 14 at 7 pm
ticket required
SPRING 2026
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Friday, February 27 at 7 pm
ONE VOICE CHOIR
Friday, March 6 at 7 pm
CONCERT CHOIR
Tuesday, March 27 at 7 pm
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Tuesday, April 28 at 7 pm
ENSEMBLES
ENRICHING LIVES AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
We offer Private lessons and Group Classes in: Music Visual Art
Musical Theatre Dance
Open to all ages and skill levels. Led by expert instructors in a supportive, faith-based environment.
Scan the QR code to learn more and register for classes. umhb.edu/arts-academy
FALL 2025
AUGUST
art exhibit
STEPHEN KING
Short Stories, Short Cuts, and Short Circuit 2
August 11–September 28
Art Gallery, bcva
dean’s series
FACULTY SHOWCASE
August 26 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
artist talk
STEPHEN KING
August 27 11 am
bcva Lecture Hall 221
SEPTEMBER
guest artist
CONCERT TRUCK
September 4 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
ticket required
ensemble
ONE VOICE
September 6 | 3 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
art exhibit
MINJI KANG-WATROUS
Tradition to Modernity
September 9–October 9
Art Gallery, bcva
artist talk
CHAD HINES
Texas Me
September 25 | 3 pm
bcva Lecture Hall 221
ensemble
WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
Hispanic Heritage with Michele Fernández
September 26 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
free, ticket required
OCTOBER
ensemble
ONE VOICE AND
CONCERT CHOIR
October 2 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
artist talk
MINJI KANG-WATROUS
October 9 | 11 am
bcva Lecture Hall 221
dean’s series art exhibit
FACULTY EXHIBITION
October 13–October 30
Art Gallery, bcva
dean’s series artist talk
ART FACULTY
October 21 & 29 | 2 pm
bcva Lecture Hall 221
fall production
HANSEL AND GRETEL
October 31 7 pm
& November 1 | 2:30 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
ticket required
NOVEMBER
art exhibit
SENIOR ART EXHIBITION
November 6–December 5
Art Gallery, bcva
art sale
FALL POTTERY SALE
November 12 | 10 am–5 pm
King Street
ensemble
A VERY MARY HARDINBAYLOR CHRISTMAS
November 13 & 14 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
free, ticket required
JANUARY
dean’s series art exhibit
SEAN OSWALD
Drawn from Life
January 12–February 12
Art Gallery, bcva
2026
dean’s series
DYLAN PICH
Metropolitan Explanation
January 27 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
dean’s series artist talk
SEAN OSWALD
January 28 | 11 am
bcva Lecture Hall 221
FEBRUARY
guest artist
KINGS RETURN
February 3 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall ticket required
artist talk
JOSHUA EGE
Gains In Sight:
Practicing Visual
Communication for a Living
February 19 | 2 pm
bcva Lecture Hall 221
art exhibit
UMHB ANNUAL ART
STUDENT COMPETITION
February 23–March 12
Art Gallery, bcva
ensemble
WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
February 27 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
MARCH
guest artist
WINDSYNC
March 3 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
ticket required
ensemble
ONE VOICE
March 6 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
dean’s series
JARED HUNT AND MATT KUNDLER
March 10 | 7 pm
CALENDAR
art exhibit
SENIOR ART EXHIBITION
March 25–May 9
Art Gallery, bcva
ensemble
CONCERT CHOIR
March 27 | 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
APRIL
spring musical
LITTLE WOMEN
April 17 & 18 | 7 pm
April 19 | 2:30 pm
Baugh Performance Hall ticket required
art sale
SPRING POTTERY SALE
April 22 | 10 am–5 pm
King Street
Ensemble
WIND ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
April 28 7 pm
Baugh Performance Hall
Baugh Performance Hall
LOCATIONS
Baugh Performance Hall is located in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center.
Art Gallery & Lecture Hall 221 are located in the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am–4 pm
TICKETS
Purchase/reserve tickets at umhb.edu/pac for performances that indicate a ticket is required or Scan the QR code
TICKETS
CONCERT TRUCK
$ 25 Adult | $ 10 Child (6–18) & Senior (65+) | Free, children 5 & under
TICKET OFFICE
Please contact the Ticket Office at 254.295.5999 if you have any questions, or email pac@umhb.edu.
Ticket Office hours are 12–4 pm Monday through Friday and one hour prior to ticketed events.
HANSEL AND GRETEL
October 31 | 7 pm
November 1 | 2:30 pm LITTLE WOMEN
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
April 17 & 18 7 pm April 19 | 2:30 pm
$ 15 Adult | $ 10 Child (6–18) & Senior (65+) | Free, children 5 & under
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Hispanic Heritage with Michele Fernández
September 26 | 7 pm A VERY MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR CHRISTMAS November 13 & 14 | 7 pm
Ensemble events are free but a ticket is required for admittance.
Scan the QR code to reserve or purchase the above tickets. All other exhibits & events in this brochure are free and open to the public.
Students and Alumni may present a valid CruCard or Alumni Benefits card at the Ticket Office to receive one free ticket per event.
Faculty and Staff receive two free tickets.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ARRIVE 20–30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE SHOW. For ticketed events, unclaimed seats may be released to walk-up guests beginning 15 minutes prior to the published start time.
Those arriving after an event begins will only be seated at an appropriate break. All events, times, and locations are subject to change.
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