Archive for 2018Page 3
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Timpanist Gives Back
Jason Haaheim '01 knows that his approach to music may be a bit unconventional. At Gustavus he majored in both physics and music, but initially chose physics as his career. In 2013, Haaheim won a job as principal timpanist of New York's Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Now, he's giving back to those who inspired him to pursue music.
Hillstrom Museum of Art Receives Grant
The Hillstrom Museum of Art recently received a $12,000 grant from the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation in support of its upcoming exhibit, Charles Burchfield: Oh My Heavens, which opens November 19 and runs through February 1, 2019.
Gustie Alum Wins Helen Hayes Award for “Outstanding Costume Design”
Robert Croghan ’11 was awarded a prestigious Helen Hayes Award for “Outstanding Costume Design” for his work on the world premier of the entirely Spanish language production of In the Heights at the GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Gustavus Adolphus College’s Brandon Dean Named Conductor of the Gustavus Choir
The Gustavus Choir Gustavus Adolphus College’s Dr. Brandon Dean has been named the next Jon and Anita Thomsen Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Music and Director of the Gustavus Choir, President Rebecca Bergman announced today. Dean’s three-year appointment will begin when Dr. Gregory Aune retires at the end of the 2018–19 academic year after 24 […]
Weekend Fine Arts Preview: Final Performance Weekend
We may be heading into the final weeks of classes, but there's still one more weekend of fantastic concerts coming your way.
Gustavus Wind Orchestra Celebrates 140 Years
This weekend the Gustavus Wind Orchestra is having a birthday party. A really big one. Over 175 Gustavus Band and Gustavus Wind Orchestra alumni descend on campus May 11-13 to celebrate this milestone anniversary of the oldest touring collegiate band west of the Mississippi. The highlight of the weekend will be the opportunity for nearly […]
Embodying Justice
Social justice is a main theme in this year's spring dance showcase "Falling Toward Beginning: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert."
The Fine Arts Guide to Honors Weekend
Honors Weekend is busy on campus, so here's a handy guide to all of the fabulous fine arts events happening this weekend!
Gustavus Jazz brings home honors from Eau Claire Jazz Festival
The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and Jazztet hit the road over the weekend, stopping first to work with student musicians at Apple Valley High School and continuing on to take honors at the 52nd Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival.
International Relations through Music
On April 18 a woodwind quartet made up of young pre-professional musicians from the Cuban American Youth Orchestra visited Gustavus Adolphus College for a musical and cultural exchange with Gustavus student musicians.