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Congratulation, Liz! BFA from UWF- Class of 2023 Liz Light Art

Pensacola artist, Ross Orenstein, premiers his musical comedy, "Waiting to be a Waitress" as a benefit for the children's advocacy center, Gulf Coast Kid's House. The production is directed by UWF Theatre Professor, Sara Schoch!

Pensacola artist premiers musical comedy produced with local talent to support local kids A Pensacola musician debuts his first musical comedy. The all-volunteer play will premier as a benefit for Gulf Coast Kid's House.

Congrats to UWF Arts Administration alum, Katie Kralick for winning Best of the Coast's Best Cookies in InWeekly. She definitely combined her creativity and business skills into a growing and thriving business in town. If you haven't tried them yet, follow Itsa Cookie , track them down and eat them. They are Delicious.

Thank you to everyone who voted Itsa Cookie as the "Best Cookies" for Inweekly Media's "Best of the Coast"!

Your love for these cookies has made this journey absolutely unforgettable. Thank you for choosing to support local - from visiting us at markets around town like Palafox Market or Pensacola Arts Market, joining us for a pairing event with Sauce Boss Burger Co., Coastal County Brewing Company, or Alga Beer Co., hanging out with us at Heat In The Street Fest or Hollow World Fest, or just enjoying our cookies while grabbing food from A Rustyc Spoon at Emerald Republic Brewing.

Your support over the last (almost) two years has been nothing short of amazing, and we couldn't be more thankful to receive this incredible honor.

(A big thank you also to Cameron Toups for helping to create some amazing branding since the beginning of this journey. Go thank him next time you enjoy a vegan cookie especially.)

You can find our wonderful artists all over town and the country... Go Argos!!!!

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Look what our Theatre Alum, John Perez, is up to now!

UWF School of Music Alumna, Renee Richardson, performing Donna Anna in Wolftrap Opera’s production of “Don Giovanni” by Mozart on August 11, 2023. Renee is also a member of the Houston Grand Opera Studio.
Congratulations, Renee!

UWF Music Department faculty, Dr. Joseph Spaniola’s “UPLIFTED: Answering The Call” was selected as Finalist Honorable Mention for the 2023 American Prize in Composition in the Pops/Light Music Division. You can listen here!

Uplifted UPLIFTED: Answering the Call (2017) Wind Ensemble Musica Propria San Antonio, Texas

As Pensacola continues to grow, so does University of West Florida. Here's what to know The University of West Florida is a core part of the Pensacola community. What should locals and prospective students know about the institution?

Kate is a Singer/Songwriter at Kate Engelmeyer Music. Her EP is officially out on all major streaming platforms!

If you haven't listened to her EP yet, give it a listen! Here's the Spotify link, and it's also available wherever you prefer to listen to music (YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Music, iTunes, and more!)

Follow this link to listen on any streaming service: https://linktr.ee/katemusic98

Congratulations to UWF Music Faculty member Dr. Joseph Spaniola!
The American Prize in Composition—pops/light music division, 2023
Finalist Honorable Mention: Joseph T. Spaniola, Pensacola FL
Uplifted: Answering the Call

The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts. The American Prize is unique in scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best-performing artists, directors, ensembles and composers in the United States at professional, college/university, community and high school levels, based on submitted recordings. Now in its thirteenth year, The American Prize was founded in 2010 and is awarded annually in many areas of the performing arts. Thousands of artists from all fifty states have derived benefits from their participation in the contests of The American Prize, representing literally hundreds of communities and arts organizations across the nation. Information about the 2023-24 season of contests is now available and applications are being accepted, with extensions available by email request. (http://theamericanprize.org)

http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2023/08/national-winners-composition-popslight.html

Music faculty members, Hedi Salanki-Rubardt and Blake Riley enjoyed the opportunity to present a paper at the Improving University Teaching International Conference in Malaysia. Congratulations!

Congratulations to UWF Music Alumni Courtney White! She is the new Music Teacher at Oriole Beach Elementary School in Gulf Breeze!

Congratulations! Our very own Abigail Mallory performing in "Into the Woods" at the Janiec Opera Company of Brevard Music Center!

Photo credit: Charles Gilmore

The Center for Fine & Performing Arts (CFPA) at the University of West Florida is home to the Departments of Art, Music and Theatre. In addition to showcasing the work of UWF students; the CFPA in conjunction with the three departments brings in Artists from across the world for the enjoyment and artistic development of UWF's student body as well as the Northwest Florida community.

See you at the Center soon!

Introducing your 2023 Argo Athletic Band Leadership Team: Dustin, Seth, Sydney, Kinzie, Abby, Amelia, Clyde, and Riley!

Are you looking for work experience? 🧐Do you want to get paid to learn your major!?💰 Then you should apply to the OUR Works! program for fall 2023. To start, complete your FAFSA with UWF Financial Aid. Then submit your OUR Works! program application with UWF Office of Undergraduate Research.
Learn more about the benefits of undergraduate research, how to apply for OUR Works! and other programs like it by visiting uwf.edu/our



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Welcome Caroline Ennis as she joins the University of West Florida Faculty as an Instructor of Ceramics and Ceramics Lab Supervisor. Caroline Ennis is a visual artist whose work draws from her passion for the water and the Gulf of Mexico. Primarily using clay and various sculptural materials, she explores ways to reflect the coastline’s familiarity and the obscurity of deep water. Caroline completed her MFA from Florida State University in 2020 and her BA in Studio Art from The University of Mobile in 2016.
Website: www.carolineennis.com.

Volunteer hours are incredibly important for anyone considering law school, but this opportunity is open to all students interested! We are looking for roughly 8-10 students to be in the showcase and help with BTS needs.

A message from Dr. Brinkley:
"I am looking for Legal Studies students who are interested in speaking some lines in a trial reenactment. James Meredith was successful in integrating Ole Miss. We have a script and the lines do not have to be memorized; everyone will have their script on stage. The reenactment will be Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4-5pm on the mainstage at UWF. It will be followed by a short Q&A and refreshments in the lobby. There will be a rehearsal on Sunday, September 10 and 1-2 weeknights the week before the event. If anyone is interested in reading a part, please email Dr. Brinkley at [email protected]. Thanks! - Jennifer Brinkley."

UWF CFPA Alumni Spotlight presents Tammy Babich, UWF graduating class of 2017. Tammy is currently with Disney/Fox 20tva as a Design Production Assistant with Family Guy in Los Angeles, CA.

Way to go ARGO!

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The countdown begins!!

Four weeks away from the new semester and the CFPA is getting in the spirit! Check out our beautiful fountain!

Here is another update from the Argos in Asia program. The group was able to reunite with Ramel Price, UWF graduate in Violin Performance (2017) who is working on his doctorate at the university of Iowa. He is in a 3-month Japanese immersion program in Kyoto and took a day off to meet with and inspire these current Argos. Since he was a former violinist with Runge Strings, and a bass with the UWF Singers, it was easy to pose for a photo with current Runge strings student, David Lyon, and current UWF Singer, Gabby Carly.

Also pictured, UWF Symphonic Band member, Emilia Clark with Dr. Erin Stone chair of Dept of History and Philosophy.

Check out 2023 Argos In Asia study abroad in South Korea. Pictured here:
Dr. Peter Steenblik
Gabby Carley - BM Vocal Performance
David Lyon - software design & development; pianist and bassist member of Jazz Ensemble
Emelia Clark - BME Music Education

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Come enjoy this performance in the Mainstage at UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts!

Shrek the Musical Jr. - Dixon After Hours Shrek the Musical Jr. presented by Dixon After Hours Performing Arts Academy at UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts

Throwback to FLACDA last fall semester in Orlando. The joys of sharing music with students and musicians alike is choral music at its finest!

Today we feature UWF Bachelor of Music '21 graduate, Honya Richbourg, Teacher of the Year for West Navarre Intermediate School 2023!

Thank you for all you do in the classroom daily!


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Today we are featuring Kaitlyn Speegle, who is currently working on her Bachelor of Music Education at UWF at work this summer. She has been teaching at NAS Pensacola in their Flight Academy summer camps. Such a great opportunity for a future educator. You can see Kaitlyn in the front row, third from the right.

Here is a description from Kaitlyn of her experience this summer! “I have been loving the camp! Each week I meet amazing youth from all over the country. Last week I even had students from France and Japan! It’s been so fun teaching outside of my comfort zone with naval aviation. I even got a squadron of the week this week with my students! Here’s a photo of what a typical group looks like each week! I believe this experience will benefit me greatly with student teaching and beyond!”



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Argo Athletic Band is still looking for interested members! Find out more today!

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Heath Carroll has recently been appointed as the new Education and Outreach Director for the Emerald Coast Theatre Company.

Carroll brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. As a seasoned theatre professional, he has dedicated his career to nurturing young talent and fostering a love for the performing arts. Carroll's visionary leadership and commitment to inclusivity align perfectly with ECTC's mission of providing quality theatrical experiences for all ages and backgrounds. Carroll comes to ECTC with an incredible background in the performing arts and has been involved with theatre since his awkward teenage years. Once he discovered the stage, he quickly decided to make it his life's pursuit. He received his associate degree from Chipola College and his bachelor's from the University of West Florida. While at West Florida, he crewed for Ballet Pensacola, the Pensacola Opera, and was a member of "Improvable Cause" Improv Troupe. Favorite credits include apprenticing with the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company (Thousand Oaks, California) for two seasons as an actor/crewmember and writing the book for "Canteen" (New York, New York) to write and produce new scripts for young actors. As the Education and Outreach Director, Carroll will oversee ECTC's diverse educational programs, including classes, workshops, and summer camps. He will collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and artists to expand the reach of ECTC's educational offerings, making them accessible to students of all ages and abilities. Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director and Co-Founder of ECTC is thrilled to welcome Carroll as ECTC’s full-time Education and Outreach Director. “Not only is Mr. Heath (Carroll) exceedingly qualified,” said Fisher, “he’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Mr. Heath has some really creative and unique ideas and I can’t wait to see how he shines at ECTC! "When I asked Heath what his dream was," said Nathanael Fisher, Producing Artistic Director, and Co-Founder of ECTC, “he replied that because theatre has changed his life and created so many opportunities for him, his goal is to make sure every child he comes across has those same opportunities. We knew immediately that we had the right person to lead ECTC’s educational and outreach initiatives.” Carroll expressed his excitement about his new role, stating, "It’s truly an honor to join Emerald Coast Theatre Company and to have the opportunity to contribute to its mission,” Carroll said. “I look forward to working with the talented team at ECTC to expand our reach, engage with diverse communities, and help to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts in our local youth." Emerald Coast Theatre Company is renowned for its dedication to producing high-quality theatrical productions and cultivating a vibrant arts community along the Emerald Coast. With the addition of Heath Carroll as Education and Outreach Director, ECTC aims to further strengthen its position as a leading arts organization in the region. For more information about Emerald Coast Theatre Company and its educational programs, please visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

Another great freshman orientation in the CFPA!!

Our alumni spotlight today features Dakota Scarborough . He is currently working on his master's degree at PACE University in New York City at the Actor's Studio Drama School.

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Our alumni spotlight today features Sarah McQuiggan. She is currently a full-time Singer/Actor in the Silver Dollar Saloon Show at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
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Congratulations to UWF Art Professor, John Markowitz, for receiving the Jurors Award in the Beyond the Horizon: Exploration of Landscape Exhibition, presented by the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, Solomons Maryland, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. http://johnmarkowitz.com/