Upcoming Events at the Brooks Center

Clemson University Symphonic Band

November 23rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - As the top auditioned group of wind and percussion musicians at Clemson University, the Symphonic Ba Learn More...

Clemson University Choral Ensembles

December 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Department of Performing Arts introduces its new choral director, Justin Durham, in a program of Learn More...

Clemson University Symphony Orchestra

December 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 pm - Popular orchestral hits fill this winter program, from the “Waltz” and “Polonaise” of Tchaikovsky’s Learn More...

The Spirit of Christmas

December 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm - The Spirit of Christmas takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive che Learn More...

Tony DeSare, vocalist

January 14th, 2010 at 8:00 pm - Singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare has earned critical acclaim for his performances at the Learn More...

Symphonic Band Performs Works
By Mozart and Holst

Clemson University Symphonic Band will perform the music of several great composers as part of its annual fall concert. Under the baton of Mark Spede, the ensemble will play music by Wolfgang Mozart and David Maslanka as well as perform a piece written 100 years ago by Gustav Holst. The free concert is Monday, November 23, at 8 p.m. at the Brooks Center. Learn More...

Performing Arts Alum Practices In The Courtroom

When Matthew Lubniewski entered Clemson University in 2001 he had no idea he’d end up in court. By the time the performing arts major entered college, he could play a several instruments and had numerous years of training. How did a self-professed music geek turn into a legal eagle? Learn More...

Clemson Players' Drama Pits Family
Members Against Each Other

The Clemson Players will stage a drama filled with lust, secrecy, deceit, and jealousy. The Clemson University student theatre company and the Department of Performing Arts present “The House of Bernarda Alba,” a work that pits mother against daughters, and sisters against sisters in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts on Monday-Thursday, Oct. 5-8, at 8 p.m. Learn More...

Clemson Players, Department of Performing
To Premiere New Play

In standing with a long tradition of presenting new work, the Department of Performing Arts, the Clemson Players, and the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts will premiere a new play chronicling the life of Ambroise Vollard, a noted 19th century art dealer and publisher. “Power Behind the Palette” is the most recent drama written by Clemson University resident playwright, Mark Charney. “Power of the Palette” opens Monday, Nov. 16, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 22. Learn More...

Clemson Music Professor Loves Heavy Metal

Clemson University music professor Linda Dzuris loves heavy metal. Not the rock music, but the bells atop Tillman Hall that can weigh up to 4,500 pounds. Comprised of 47 hand made bells, the Clemson University Memorial Carillon is the university’s largest musical instrument. Learn More...

New Digital Production Suite Adds Video Capability
To Audio Technology Program

The Department of Performing Arts recently completed the installation of a new digital media production suite in the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. “The suite puts some of the most advanced digital production software and equipment in the hands of students studying audio technology at Clemson,” said Bruce Whisler, audio technology professor. Learn More...

WordBRIDGE Offers Next Generation of American
Playwrights The Chance To Work With
Leading Playwrights, Actors and Others

Noted playwright and author Gary Garrison will serve as the playwright-in-residence at the 2009 WordBRIDGE Playwrights Laboratory taking place at Clemson University June 5-20. Other guest artists taking part in the two-week playwriting lab are award-winning film/television actress and singer Rain Pryor, voice and dialect artist Eliza Jane Schneider, and Bill Bowers, an internationally acclaimed actor and mime. Learn More...