The Art Beat, by Texas Tech College of Visual & Performing Arts

The Ins And Out Of Fall Dance Festival w/ Melissa Brading, Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance

Assistant Professor of Practice in Dance Melissa Brading takes us through the ins and out of Fall Dance Festival, which takes place November 12-16 in the Black Box Theatre. Brading also lets us in on her trip to CENART in Mexico, where she spent three days with students who don't verbally speak her language, but through the shared practice of dance, physically understood each other.

The School of Music’s Jazz Ensembles are heading to Mexico | Stephen Jones, Director of Jazz Studies

As TCVPA’s partnership with CENART in Mexico City continues, the School of Music’s Jazz Ensembles are heading to Mexico for a jazz concert and workshops led by both Texas Tech students and faculty. Stephen Jones, Director of Jazz Studies at Texas Tech, is here to share more about the endeavor, including how you can catch a preview of their upcoming international concert on November 12.

Bill Gelber On Hamlet | The Last Play He'll Be Directing Before Retirement Next Spring

To be, or not to be, Bill Gelber is here to talk about the last play he'll be directing before welcoming in retirement next spring. Hamlet will take the stage Oct 30-Nov 9 and you'll get all the details in this episode, plus learn a few things you might now know about the Shakespearean tragedy.

Current Gallery Exhibits | First Friday Art Trail | Joe Arredondo, Landmark Arts Director, School of Art at Texas Tech

Joe Arredondo, Landmark Arts Director for the School of Art at Texas Tech tells us about the current exhibits this semester at each of their galleries, including those you can visit during the First Friday Art Trails. You'll also hear about the exciting partnership with CENART in Mexico City that will be hosting one of our exhibits starting in November 2025.

insight into the The 3D Annex on the Texas Tech campus | Von Venhuizen, associate professor of ceramics

The 3D Annex on the Texas Tech campus comes to life as Von Venhuizen, associate professor of ceramics,  gives us some insight into the 26,000 sq ft space that houses Jewelry, Ceramics, and Sculpture concentrations through the School of Art. 

Who is Lizzie Borden? | Lydia Wagner Assistant Professor of Practice for Musical Theatre & Performance at Texas Tech

Who is Lizzie Borden? Find out the juicy details from this week's guest, Lydia Wagner! Assistant Professor of Practice for Musical Theatre & Performance at Texas Tech, Lydia is the director of the upcoming School of Theatre & Dance production, Lizzie.

Octubafest! Raider Polka Band | Kevin Wass, professor of tuba and euphonium

Meet Kevin Wass, professor of tuba and euphonium, at the Texas Tech School of Music. Hear about the annual tuba-euphonium concert called Octubafest and Lubbock's very own Raider Polka band!

Dr. Ron Hendrick | Provost of Texas Tech University

Special guest Dr. Ron Hendrick, Provost of Texas Tech University, joins us on The Art Beat to talk about his personal experiences with music, art, and theatre, as well as how the arts fit into an R1 university. From scholarship and creative activity to being active in the local community, learn about how the arts are present for all of it.
 

The Art Of Disaster | Mallory Prucha, School of Theatre & Dance Professor

Texas Tech School of Theatre & Dance Professor, Mallory Prucha, talks about the art of disaster, that is, Disaster Day. Mallory brings aspects of theatre and art into live action disaster reenactments, benefiting not only college theatre students, but the likes of healthcare professionals, first responders, and more

The Texas Tech String Project - Dr. Elizabeth Chappell from the Texas Tech School of Music

Dr. Elizabeth Chappell from the Texas Tech School of Music introduces us to the long-standing String Project. Founded in 2001, the Texas Tech String Project provides low cost beginning string instruction to children and adults in the Lubbock area, along with intensive, guided teaching experience to undergraduate and graduate music students who plan to make string education a part of their career.