Concert
Chris Renzema performs for hundreds in fieldhouse
Photo by Mary-Grace Bryers Veronica Novotny Assistant Editor An up-and-coming Christian artist visited Franciscan University of Steubenville to perform his first concert in seven months for over 250 fans, Friday in Finnegan Fieldhouse. Recently nominated for GMA Dove’s “New Artist of the Year” Award, Chris Renzema released self-produced music in 2014 and 2018 before signing […]
Students perform concert for nursing home residents
Danielle Huber Staff Writer Franciscan University of Steubenville’s nursing home ministry performed a concert Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Catherine’s Care Center for the elderly in downtown Steubenville. Franciscan’s nursing home ministry, which is a branch of Works of Mercy, is going remote this year and one of the ways they reached out to the elderly […]
Songwriter enthuses fans, makes positive impact
FRANCESCO PINQUE STAFF WRITER A neo-folk songwriter performed along with her sister for a crowd of enthusiastic student fans in the Gentile Gallery on Monday night. All of the songs Sarah Sparks and her sister Kate Lab played were original compositions that had been previously released on three albums: “Into the Lantern Waste,” “The Ways and Means” and “All I Have.” Songs from “Into the Lantern Waste” […]
Student concert gives voice to the wintry theme of ‘memento mori’
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER On the evening of Nov. 27, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s sacred music program students gathered in the Gentile Gallery to perform their concert program of “Requiem Selections.” Though the small audience was disproportionate to the talent displayed, the performance was breathtaking and well worth the listeners’ foray into the cold night […]
Penny and Sparrow hosts concert which wows students
KENDAL HUNTSMAN STAFF WRITER On April 6 in the Finnegan Fieldhouse, students were entertained by the well-loved band Penny and Sparrow, which was joined by Franciscan alumna and singer Alanna Boudreau. The doors opened at 7:30 p.m. for eager students to find good seats in order to enjoy the music. The band consists of Andy […]
Pianist shares stories and songs which evoke emotion
KETRINA CLEMONS STAFF WRITER On Nov. 5, Franciscan University welcomed virtuoso pianist and acclaimed performer, Eric Genius, to fill the Gentile Gallery with his music. The setting of the evening was calm, for the lights were dim when an audience member entered the room. The concert began on time at 2 p.m. and opened with […]
Franciscan University Chorale presents early American sacred music at autumn concert
KAREN BISGES STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University Chorale, comprised of students, faculty and friends, brought its audience into the dawn of the early American heritage through early American sacred music Nov. 7 in Christ the King Chapel. There was a variety of voices heard that evening in the different pieces performed for the chorale’s autumn […]