Category Archives: SFA News
SFA Spirit Teams to host National Showcase
The SFA Spirit Teams will host their annual Nationals Showcase Friday, March 30, at William R. Johnson Coliseum. All four spirit teams will perform their national’s routines, and some guest performances also are planned. The doors will open at 6:30 … Continue reading
Acclaimed Celtic fiddlers, dancers to perform at SFA
“Brilliant,” “virtuoso” and “sensational” are just a few of the adjectives critics and colleagues use to describe the performances of The StepCrew, a company of six dancers/musicians with a five-piece band and vocalist who bring together three dance forms — … Continue reading
SFA saxophone students chosen to compete
Four Stephen F. Austin State University saxophone students will be traveling to Tempe, Ariz., March 15 through 18 to compete in the North American Saxophone Alliance quartet and/or solo competitions. Graduate students Alvin Eclavea of Harker Heights, Matt Mahaffey of … Continue reading
Local violinist named concertmaster of All-State Orchestra
Payton Andrews, son of Reese and Carolyn Andrews of Nacogdoches, recently performed as concertmaster, or first chair violin, of the All-State Philharmonic Orchestra at the Texas Music Educators Convention in San Antonio. This is the third year for Andrews to … Continue reading
SFA art galleries closed during spring break
Art galleries operated by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art will be closed during the university’s spring break. “Frank Dituri: Of Things Not Seen,” a photograph series currently on display in the on-campus Griffith Gallery, will close … Continue reading
SFA Heritage Development Summit to feature rural life experts
An expert on rural societal issues and a Pulitzer-prize finalist will be among the speakers featured at the second annual Heritage Development Summit on Thursday, March 8, at Stephen F. Austin State University. The event will provide information intended to … Continue reading
Choral Union, Women’s Choir to present ‘Expressions’ concert at SFA
The Choral Union and Women’s Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a joint concert, “Expressions: An Eclectic Program of Choral Songs from the Heart,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA … Continue reading
SFA Swingin’ Axes and Aces schedule jazz concert
Jazz music will fill W.M. Turner Auditorium as the Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces of Stephen F. Austin State University present a joint concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8. Under the direction of SFA Associate Professor Deb Scott, the … Continue reading
SFA A Cappella Choir to perform
When the Stephen F. Austin State University A Cappella Choir presents it concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, audience members will hear a combination of two separate programs, each prepared for special audiences. The 52-member choir recently performed the … Continue reading
Nacogdoches Naturally to host day trip to Ragtown Recreation Area
Area residents are invited to join Nacogdoches Naturally Saturday, March 3, for a day trip to Ragtown Recreation Area in the Sabine National Forest. Participants will meet at the SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St., at 9 a.m. … Continue reading


