Annual Student Juried Show Exhibition
2024-11-21 - 2025-02-14 | Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke P, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Admission is free.

Preview Day
2025-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach Atlantic University 901 S Flagler Dr West Palm Bch FL, 33401
PBA’s Preview Day is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the campus experience. Students and Parents will have the opportunity to:

Tour campus
Hear from our chapel band and campus pastor
Connect with current students, faculty, and staff
Learn more about the admissions and scholarship process
Learn more about financial aid, student services, and so much more!

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Baseball and Softball Sailgating
2025-01-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Rinker athletic campus
Bring your Sailfish Spirit! Come kick off the season with a doubleheader of our softball and baseball teams! Sailgating festivities will be ongoing between the 4 p.m. softball game and the 6 p.m. softball & baseball games.
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Preparatory Department Faculty Recital: Banyan Trio
2025-01-31 18:30 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Joseph Adkins, violin; Kelsey Lin, viola and Joseph Goering, cello.
Exploring the sounds from across the sea with Cras, Sibelius and Boccherini.
Admission is free. Tickets required.
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Young Artist Piano Festival
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-08 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
PBA’s College of the Arts opens its doors to young pianists nationwide, ages 15-18, for our annual piano competition. Offering significant scholarship and cash prizes to three winners, you won’t want to miss edge-ofyour seat contest. The weekend’s exchange will include an opening recital by Victor Rosenbaum, masterclasses by competition judges, including Keyboard Division Coordinator, Dr. Jackie Yong, and a celebratory Closing Recital with winners.

2025 PBA Young Artist Piano Competition
2025-02-07 08:00 - 2025-02-08 17:00 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
January 20, 2025

PRIZES
1st Prize $14,500
Manfred and Trudy Bung Scholarship* $12,000 and $2,500 cash
2nd Prize $11,500
Sandra Houle Memorial Scholarship* $10,000 and $1,500 cash
3rd Prize $9,000
Marlene Woodward-Cooper Scholarship* $8,000 and $1,000 cash
Honorable Mentions: At judges’ discretion, participation in the afternoon masterclass and certificate.
*Scholarship dependent upon acceptance to and enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University when eligible

Our Judges
This year we are thrilled to announce the judges for the competition. Hosted by PBA the panel includes our very own, Dr. Jackie Yong and we welcome this year’s guest artist, Victor Rosenbaum.
Victor Rosenbaum has performed as a soloist and chamber musician across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Israel, Brazil, and Russia in renowned venues like Tully Hall in New York and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. He has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Leonard Rose, Paul Katz, and the Brentano and Cleveland String Quartets, and has appeared at prestigious festivals including Tanglewood, the Heifetz Institute, and the International Music Seminar in Vienna. In addition to his focus on classical repertoire by composers like Haydn, Mozart, and Brahms, he has premiered works by contemporary composers like John Harbison and Norman Dinerstein. A versatile musician, Rosenbaum is also a composer and conductor, and a respected educator at the New England Conservatory since 1967, where he chaired the piano department, as well as at Mannes School of Music and other institutions worldwide. He served as Director and President of the Longy School of Music from 1985 to 2001.
Dr. Jackie Yong is an internationally-recognized scholar-pianist and pedagogue, Dr. Yong, achieved both Licentiate and Associate Performance Diploma accredited by Trinity College of London. He has won top prizes in the Rockwood Piano Competition, Asia-Open International Piano Competition, Charleston International Piano Competition, ASWARA International Piano Competition, and the Young Person’s Piano Competition. As a scholar, Dr. Yong has been presenting and performing at CMS, MTNA and NCKP conferences. He is a two-time winner of the David Z. Kushner Paper Award in CMS Regional Conference. Dr. Yong is also a member of Pi Kappa Lambda and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Dr. Yong is an MTNA certified adjudicator where he has adjudicated the Tallahassee Sonata and Sonatina Festival and the Tallahassee Student Day since 2008. Doctor of Music degree in piano performance, Florida State University Certificates in piano pedagogy, music theory pedagogy and college teaching.
How to Register for the Competition
1. Please review the details and requirements of the competition below.
2. With all materials and video links (YouTube / Vimeo) ready, click below and begin the application process under “Apply Now.”
3. Once you have completed the application form, submit your non-refundable, $50 application fee through Eventbrite by clicking below. Your application will not be processed nor accepted until the fee has been submitted.
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Important Information
Eligibility Details
1. All participants must be 15 to 18 years of age at the time of the competition.
2. The 2025 PBA Piano Competition will be open to a limited number of accepted finalists.
3. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m., January 6, 2025
4. Application fee is $50
5. Previous first-prize winners are not eligible to compete again.
6. Applicants must submit a prescreening video comprising two contrasting compositions which showcase the applicants’ abilities.
7. Finalists shall prepare 20 minutes of music including two of the following four styles: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist/Contemporary. All repertoire must be performed from memory. Performances may be interrupted without penalty for the sake of time.
Schedule of Events
Distinguished Artist Recital
Victor Rosenbaum, Piano
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Young Artist Piano Competition
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Piano Competition
2 – 4 p.m. Masterclasses with the judges
Young Artist Piano Competition Winners’ Recital
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8
Reception to follow
All rights to audio/video recordings or photographs during the competition belong to Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Guest Piano Recital by Victor Rosenbaum
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Come and witness international acclaim American pianist, Victor Rosenbaum, an artist whose playing has been called “magisterial” with a “piano touch [that] encompasses bravura, delicacy, and many variations between”.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under free
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Young Artist Piano Competition
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:00
The piano competition of high school students showcasing their musical identity, artistry, and dedication. Sessions are free and open to the public.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pba-college-of-the-arts-145489

Guest and Faculty Masterclass
2025-02-08 15:00 - 17:00
Piano masterclass by competition judges including guest artist Victor Rosenbaum and Dr. Jackie Yong with the competition participants.
Sessions are free and open to the public.

Young Artist Piano Competition: Closing Recital
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
A celebratory closing recital with performance by winners and more! Reception to follow.
$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under free.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pba-college-of-the-arts-145489

PBA Men's Golf vs Matlock Collegiate Classic
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-10 | Lakeland, Fla.
PBA Men’s Golf vs Matlock Collegiate Classic

College of Business Day
2025-02-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Bch, FL, 33401-6505, United States
Join us on campus for our College of Business Day!
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PBA Symphony: A Night of Love and Music Rhea Family Music Series
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
What better way to celebrate love and romance than through music. Join PBA Symphony for this special Valentine’s Day concert.
Admission is free. Tickets required.
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PBA Men's Golf vs Saint Leo Invitational
2025-02-16 - 2025-02-17 | Saint Leo, Fla.
PBA Men’s Golf vs Saint Leo Invitational

The Lightning Thief
2025-02-20 - 2025-03-01 | Fern Street Theatre, 500 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
With an original pop-rock score, this musical adaptation of the New York Times bestseller follows Percy Jackson as he embarks on an epic adventure to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt, fighting off armies of mythological enemies. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship, courage, and heroism. The Lightning Thief is an action-packed adventure for all!
*Recommended for ages 10 and up; Musical
*Tickets go on sale January 21, 2025
$20 General, $15 Seniors 55 & up, $10 Students

7:30pm Thursday – Saturday, February 20 – 22; February 27 – 28
2:00pm Saturday, February 22 & March 1st

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Ecology, Faith and Justice Conference
2025-02-20 08:00 - 2025-02-21 20:30 | Warren Library, Pembroke Place, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
You’re invited to the Ecology, Faith and Justice Conference where we will explore stewardship in our changing climate.
This conference will feature presentations on creation care, neighbor love and climate science. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit local ecological sites in South Florida, engage with an ecology fair showcasing local groups and nonprofits dedicated to sustainable practices, and deepen their understanding of how faith and justice can drive positive environmental change.
Plenary Speakers:

Dr. Norman Wirzba, Professor of Theology and Ecology at Duke Divinity School
Rev. Dr. Jessica Moerman, President & CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network
Dr. Thomas Chesnes, Professor of Biology at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Ecological Explorations:

Lake Worth Lagoon Boat Tour
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Private Tour
West Palm Beach City Bike Tour

Registration has now closed. Please email ctc@pba.edu if you have any questions.

The conference is a joint effort between PBA’s Community Transformation Center, the School of Ministry and the Creation Care Project led by Dr. Paul Gould and Dr. Tom Chesnes, with support from Knox Theological Seminary.

“Woven and Thrown” Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke P, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Featuring alumni from FGCU and PBA working in contemporary craft media, Sarah Baker’s conceptual fiber work is paired with the production pottery of Sam and Sarah Constanzo of Coastal Clay.
Admission is free.

Sarah Baker and Sam + Sarah Constanzo
2025-02-20 18:00 - 2025-04-18 19:30 | Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke P, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Co-curated with John Loscuito, Wasmer Gallery of Art, Florida Gulf Coast University.
Reception: February 20, 6-7:30 pm

The Lightning Thief
2025-02-20 19:30 - 2025-02-22 21:30, 2025-02-27 19:30 - 2025-02-28 21:00 | Fern Street Theatre, 500 Fern Street, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
With an original pop-rock score, this musical adaptation of the New York Times bestseller follows Percy Jackson as he embarks on an epic adventure to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt, fighting off armies of mythological enemies. Along the way, he discovers the power of friendship, courage, and heroism. The Lightning Thief is an action-packed adventure for all!
Feb. 20-22 & Feb. 27-28, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m.;
Feb. 22 & Mar. 1, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m.
*Recommended for ages 10 and up; Musical;
$20 General, $15 Seniors 55 & up, $10 Students
*Tickets go on sale January 21, 2025

Continued Learning Courses with the Counselor Education Department
2025-02-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Weyenberg Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Weyenberg Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
12 Rules for Good Mental Health, Optimal Metabolism and Peak Performance with Dr. Phil Henry
In Dr. Henry’s latest research, he will help the audience understand the complexities and correlations between mental health, nutrition, and metabolism. Guest speakers include President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Dr. Chris Hickey and Laura Bishop
Breakfast is FREE.
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RSB Speaker - Michael Ainslie
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Lassiter Rotunda, Warren Library, 300 Pembroke Pl, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
Join the Rinker School of Business as they welcome speaker Michael Ainslie for a lecture on his book, A Nose for Trouble: Sotheby’s, Lehman Brothers, and My Life of Redefining Adversity. Ainslie is the Former CEO of Sotheby’s and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He served on the boards of the US Tennis Association, the St. Joe Company, Sotheby’s, and Lehman Brothers. Michael has also been a champion of education for decades and his passion has been the Posse Foundation, which he helped found and served as board chair for 13 years.
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Preview Day
2025-02-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Bch, FL, 33401-6505, United States

Founders Day
2025-02-28 11:00 - 13:30
Join us during Homecoming and Family Weekend to celebrate Founders Day at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Founders Day is a time to reflect with gratitude on God’s work through our dedicated founders to establish our Christ-first university.

Founders Day Chapel | 11 a.m.
Family Church Downtown

Join us for a special service celebrating the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Jennifer Rothschild, class of 1986, and Philip Rothschild, class of 1985.
Jennifer and Philip Rothschild are PBA alumni dedicated to faith, education and leadership. Jennifer, a 1986 PBA graduate, is a bestselling author, Bible teacher and founder of Fresh Grounded Faith women’s conferences, encouraging women through Kingdom-minded events. Dr. Philip Rothschild, a respected educator with a PhD from Florida State, has shaped future leaders in strategic and talent management, earning recognition for his excellence in teaching at Missouri State University. Together, they founded the womensministry.net Leadership Library in 1998, a resource to equip women in ministry to lead well.

Founders Day Luncheon | 12 p.m.
Weyenberg Center

Together, we will honor Dr. William “Bill” M. B. Fleming, Jr., former president of PBA, with a celebratory luncheon and reveal his official presidential portrait.
Dr. Fleming served as president for eight years, after serving as vice president of development and interim president, first joining PBA in 1992. Under his leadership, PBA’s programs and campus footprint expanded, including the establishment of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus. Dr. Fleming has a great love for the PBA community and, upon his retirement, established a scholarship for students leading through Workship, PBA’s signature community-service program.

Registration for this event is part of Homecoming and Family Weekend. We hope to see you there!
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An Afternoon of Choral Music at Royal Poinciana
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach Royal Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach, FL, United States
Experience the timeless beauty of Choral Music in the beautiful Chapel at Royal Poinciana Church. Our PBA Concert Choir will inspire you through timeless classics and captivating contemporary favorites. Enjoy beautiful selections that will span various genres and eras performed by a group of passionate young artists who will bring each piece to life through their beautiful voices and skilled artistry. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the
Royal Poinciana Chapel. Directed by Sonia Santiago our Director of Choral Activities.

$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under free

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pba-college-of-the-arts-145489

Faculty Recital: German Marcano, cellist
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Rd, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
Join our new cello faculty Dr. German Marcano and immerse yourself in a wonderful program dedicated to the work of Johann Sebastian Bach.

$15 general admission; PBA students and those 18 & under free

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/pba-college-of-the-arts-145489

College of the Arts Day
2025-03-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Bch, FL, 33401-6505, United States
Join us on campus for our College of the Arts Day!
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PBA Men's Golf vs Keiser Cup
2025-03-08 - 2025-03-10 | West Palm Beach, Fla.
PBA Men’s Golf vs Keiser Cup

Spring Subterm A classes end
2025-03-09
Spring Subterm A classes end – Friday, March 9

Spring Break (no classes)
2025-03-09 - 2025-03-14
