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Members of the Southern Wesleyan University Baseball Team share ball-playing skills with Puerto Rican youngsters.
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Sharing the stage with ‘Committed’
SWU students Byron Smith (with microphone) and Allen Williams (standing beside Smith) got the opportunity of a lifetime, sharing the stage with Committed, the R&B/Pop singing group who won Season 2 of the NBC hit musical competition “The...
NASM renews accreditation of SWU Music Department
The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has granted renewal of accreditation for the Music Department of Southern Wesleyan University.
SWU professor’s instruction takes him ‘down under’
SWU Music Professor Don Campbell with his wife Karen in front of Sydney Opera House. Campbell was invited to work with choruses and run workshops for directors and singers in New Zealand and Australia in May and June.
Pliauplis receives ensemble scholarship
Megan Pliauplis of Easley High School signs a letter of intent to SWU’s Department of Music, where she will enroll in Fall 2015. Standing, from left, is Gregory Day, director of bands at SWU; Kristin Gill, director of bands at Easley High; Emily...
Bryant receives ensemble scholarship
Andrew Bryant signs a letter of intent to participate in instrumental ensembles as he prepares to earn a music degree in SWU's Fine Arts Division. Seated from left is Don Campbell, professor of music and director of choirs at SWU; Andrew...
Edge, Eller, Estrich receive ensemble scholarships
From left (seated), Luke Edge of Powdersville High School, Ben Eller of Pickens High School and Tyler Estrich of Pendleton High School sign letters of intent to SWU’s Department of Music. Behind them are Greg Day, director of bands at SWU, Jane...
SCICU honors Jachens for teaching excellence
Darryl Jachens, professor of music at Southern Wesleyan University, is among 20 professors who were honored for Teaching Excellence by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at the 10th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards...
Barbershop singing is alive and well – and international!
Don Campbell, right, directs an 85-voice women’s barbershop chorus in the Netherlands. Campbell, professor of music and director of choral ensembles at SWU, has directed barbershop choruses across the nation and in several countries. (Eric Ideler...
High School Harmony
Don Campbell, SWU’s director of choral activities and professor of music, conducts the South Carolina Upper Region Honor Choir, composed of more than 200 high school students. After two days of rehearsals, the choir presented a program Jan. 23 at...
SWU ‘making tracks’ with new recording studio
Mark Mealy, right, manager of user services at Southern Wesleyan University’s IT Department, makes adjustments to equipment in a new recording facility as Greg Day, professor of music, looks on.
Lessons and Carols Dec. 5 celebrates Christ’s birth
Southern Wesleyan University’s departments of Music and Spiritual Life combined to present the celebration of Christ’s birth through scripture and song on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Renowned concert organist Trenney at SWU Oct. 14
Concert organist Tom Trenney, who has performed nationwide, will be in concert at Southern Wesleyan University in Central Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.