A cappella at Assumption
This group is designed to give students an opportunity to explore different types of music with instrumental accompaniment. The club is student run and varies from Chorale. ADVISOR: Dr. Michelle Graveline ( mgraveli@assumption.edu)
Graphic Design
This group wants to improve the overall aesthetic quality to on-campus publications as well as give students interested in design a place to meet and discuss upcoming contests, etc.
ADVISOR: Scott Glushien ( sglushie@assumption.edu)
AC Band
The Assumption College Band is a 30-40 member ensemble comprised of students, faculty and occasional community members that perform several concerts, at Family Weekend, at the Incoming First Year Student Open House in the Spring and at selected athletic events as well as many special events throughout the school year. The Assumption College Band performs traditional Concert Band scores as well as Pep Band material. Many students choose to take Band for credit (1 credit for each semester -maximum 3 credits) but some do not. There is no audition for entrance, but you should own your own instrument. (In the cases of some larger instruments, instruments may be provided.)
CONDUCTOR: Bruce Hopkins ( bhopkins@assumption.edu)
The Assumption College Chorale is the College’s concert choir. It performs concerts on campus for Family Weekend, presents a traditional candlelight Lessons and Carols for the Christmas season, presents concerts with full orchestra and instrumental ensembles and goes on tour every 2 years. The most recent tour was to Italy in Spring semester 2007. The Chorale participates annually in the Collegiate Choral Festival sponsored by the Massachusetts American Choral Directors Association. It performs outreach concerts in the community and occasionally presents pops concerts and cabaret shows. Finally, the Chorale sings at traditional college ceremonies, such as inaugurations, convocations and commencement. Optional credit is available at no extra cost to the student.
DIRECTOR: Michelle Graveline ( mgraveli@assumption.edu)
AC Upstage: Drama Club
Theater is alive and well at Assumption! The emphasis is on high quality and having fun. There are many opportunities to get involved on or backstage. AC Upstage presents at least two productions a year: comedies, dramas, Shakespeare and musicals. Recent productions include: ROMEO AND JULIET, OLEANNA, GREASE and DAMN YANKEES. There are also great acting courses: Acting, Theater Experience, Performing Shakespeare and TV Communications Skills.
ADVISOR: Brian Tivnan ( btivnan@assumption.edu)
Assumption Asylum
Assumption Asylum is a club for students to perform, study and appreciate improvisational and sketch comedy. The group meets once or twice weekly to create and practice comedy techniques. Periodically we bring in professionals to teach classes in improv comedy and we also seek and host improv comedy competitions.
ADVISOR: Brian Tivnan ( btivnan@assumption.edu)
The Campus Activities Board sponsors several of the social, cultural, and general entertainment events on campus. All students are welcomed and encouraged to attend all of the Wednesday night meetings in the Student Activities Resource Room below Charlie’s. By going to these meetings, students will become involved in the planning of several events such as coffee house music, comedians, concerts, films, and various special events. In the past, CAB has sponsored some great events such as the Holiday and Spring Balls, Family and Siblings’ Weekends, and huge concerts featuring Ben Folds in 2007, Dashboard Confessional in 2006, Howie Day in 2005, Guster in 2004. CAB has also presented the musical talents of One Sweet World, Tom Satori Band and comical performances by Loni Love, John Bush and Eric O’Shea. Along with weekly entertainment, CAB is also responsible for planning students’ favorite events like Welcome Back Week, Fall and Spring Fever, and the Last Day of Classes celebration. CAB encourages all students to take a chance, and get involved. Come to our meetings every week or a few times a semester! All are welcome!
ADVISOR: Sara Swillo ( sswillo@assumption.edu)