Brad Miller, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Graduate
Brad Miller graduated in 1975 with a major in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, minor in Sociology, and immersion in National Public Radio while attempting almost every job at WCMU-FM imaginable… and then some. News, jazz, and blues were his unofficial studies during his time at CMU. Active in student government, he ran as a candidate for local office on the Human Rights Party ticket and learned grass roots organizing from some of the best activists in the state.
Communications and politics stuck as many campaigns were joined, from passage of Michigan’s Bottle Bill ballot initiative to victories for Governors, Members of Congress, and Presidents. There were many losses as well, but six years working for U.S. Representive Don Albosta led to ten years with Senator Donald W. Riegle followed by his job today as Director of Advocacy and Sustainability for the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA). He coordinates the international organization's government affairs and sustainability initiatives from the trade association’s office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Since 1985, Brad has supported and volunteered in many capacities at community radio station WYCE. It is part of West Michigan's very unique Community Media Center, a multi- platform organization that teaches, problem-solves, and serves the media and technology needs of residents, organizations, and neighborhoods. As technology advances, the CMC is always morphing and, always, “Building community through media!” WYCE can be found on 88.1 FM if you are driving in the area or https://grcmc.org/wyce if you are anywhere else in the world. There is nothing else like it. It is a constant mix of music and information. It’s where cultures come to celebrate and ruminate.
April 2019 Events
Below is a list of upcoming events and broadcasts produced by CMU's College of the Arts and Media.
College Events
CMU at the Bijou by the Bay Theatre, Traverse City Film Festival Sunday, July 28, 2019 Time to be announced 181 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI CMU student produced films will be screened. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about the Traverse City Film Festival, visit www.traversecityfilmfest.org.
Art & Design
Graphic Design 2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition March 29 – April 13, 2019 University Art Gallery Exhibition done as part of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and the capstone class taught by Jonathon Russell.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Spring 2019 Exhibition April 19 – May 4, 2019 University Art Gallery Main Gallery Reception – Saturday, April 20, 2019 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Artist Talks at 1:00 p.m. Exhibition fulfills part of BFA Degree and Capstone class requirement taught by Art Gallery Director, Anne Gochenour.
Department of Art & Design Spring 2019 BAA Exhibition April 19 – May 4, 2019 University Art Gallery Main Gallery Reception – Saturday, April 20, 2019 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Exhibition fulfills part of BAA/BA/BS Capstone class requirement taught by Art Gallery Director, Anne Gochenour.
University Art Gallery Hours Academic year hours are Tuesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday and Monday; or by appointment by contacting University Gallery Director, Anne Gochenour at 989-774-7475 or [email protected].
Communication & Dramatic Arts
University Theatre Dance Company Concert* Artistic Direction by Heather Trommer-Beardslee Thursday – Saturday, April 11 – 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 2:00 p.m. Moore Hall Bush Theatre Experience an exhilarating dance production of genres ranging from ballet to hip-hop, and modern to theatrical story dance.
Contact Jim Hickerson at [email protected] or 989-774-3874 for non-ticket/content questions.
School of Music
All concerts are held in the School of Music Staples Family Concert Hall unless otherwise indicated; and are free unless followed by an asterisk.
Percussion Ensemble Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Parker Fritz, Saxophone Recital Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Aaron Rajewski, Saxophone Recital Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Seamus Bennett & Dawson Peek, Trombone Recital Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Sera Heft, Flute Recital Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Jazz Central Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 2:00 p.m.
Christian Clark & Katy Mervyn, Piano Recital Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Jazz Lab 1 Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5:00 p.m.
Arthur Da Silva, Cello Recital Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Alex Rodriguez, Bassoon Recital Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Horn Choir Sunday, April 7, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Trombone Choir & Trumpet Ensemble Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
A Chopin Piano Recital in Homage of Pianist Sequeira Costa* Thursday, April 11, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Festival Chorus* Friday, April 12, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Zenith Saxophone Quartet, Student Recital Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Bradley Johnson, Bassoon Recital Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Emmet Harris, Saxophone Recital Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Festival Chorus* Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Willie Martínez, Viola Recital Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Non-Major Percussion Ensemble Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 3:00 p.m.
Xiao Wang, Violin Recital Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Karen Albert, Mezzo-Soprano Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Andrea Foerster & Hayley Dwire, Flute Recital Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Horn Choir Sunday, April 14, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Wind Symphony & Symphony Band Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Honors Recital Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 11:00 a.m.
Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Honors Recital Thursday, April 25, 2019 | 11:00 a.m.
University Band, Wind Symphony, Chamber Winds Thursday, April 25, 2019 | 7:30 p.m.
Shannon Taylor, Violin Recital Friday, April 26, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Karen Albert, Mezzo-Soprano Friday, April 26, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Abigail Mullis, Piano Recital Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
April Roberts, Flute Recital Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
New Music Ensemble Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 3:00 p.m.
Kyle Pokropowicz, Saxophone Recital Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Matteo Generani, Piano Recital Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Saxophone Studio Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Xiang Li, Viola Recital Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
Deniza Derdovski, Piano Recital Sunday, April 28, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. Chamichian Recital Hall
*Tickets may be purchased at Ticket Central in the CMU Events Center, or by calling 989-774-3045. Tickets and event details are also available online at www.cmich.edu/ticketcentral and prior to the event at the door.
An additional box office service fee may be charged.
**Special pricing – may need to contact link provided or area offering the event.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Maxine Davis at [email protected] or (989) 774-1885. You can also visit the websites below.
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