Year: 2022

  • Alum Composition “Carry the Light” premieres at  Relay For Life

    Alum Composition “Carry the Light” premieres at Relay For Life

    On Friday, April 22, the annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will features “Carry the Light”, a choral composition written by Henri Santelman ‘21. The song will be performed by the all-male a cappella group GSharp!. “These lyrics were inspired by and edited by my friend Regan Stacey, who is a two time breast…

  • Junior Art Majors Unveil Spring Schaefer Art Gallery Exhibit

    Junior Art Majors Unveil Spring Schaefer Art Gallery Exhibit

    On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, the Schaefer Art Gallery will unveil its newest exhibit with a public opening reception in the gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College beginning at 4:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 p.m.  This exhibit features the works of Junior Art majors at Gustavus Adolphus College and serves as these students’ Junior capstone…

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: April 18 – 24

    Fine Arts Weekly Preview: April 18 – 24

    This week features the opening reception of the Junior Exhibition at the Schaefer Gallery, Junior and Senior student recitals, Anna DeGraff’s Sing A New Song, and the last week of the Hillstrom Museum’s current exhibition. Insides & Outsides: Mmmmmmmmm, Opening Reception Junior Exhibition Wednesday, April 20 4:30 p.m. Schaefer Art Gallery Peter Neuman, Senior Recital…

  • Gustavus Wind Orchestra Performs at MMEA

    Gustavus Wind Orchestra Performs at MMEA

    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra was an honored guest at the Minnesota Music Educator Association (MMEA) Mid-Winter Clinic in late February. The MMEA invites a select number of bands and musical groups each year to participate in their yearly conference through an audition process, and the Wind Orchestra was chosen for the Friday evening slot.  Students…

  • “Dance Brings People Closer”: A Conversation with Students in the Gustavus Dancing Community

    “Dance Brings People Closer”: A Conversation with Students in the Gustavus Dancing Community

    The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is proud to present “To Love the World Harder: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert” from April 7 to April 10. In addition to pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists, the concert features pieces choreographed by Hannah Saunders ‘22 and Claire Drapeau ‘22, who…

  • Fine Arts Preview: April 4 – 10

    Fine Arts Preview: April 4 – 10

    This week features the recitals of Eli McMahon, Jenna Kavouras, Maddi McChesney, Kyle Langer, Abby Norene, Anya Menk, Jessica Mendez-Robles & Logan Harkness, and Ingrid Welna & Theo Wilson, the Gustavus Dance Company in Concert with “To Love the World Harder”, and on-going art  exhibitions. To Love the World Harder: The Gustavus Dance Company in…

  • MacCarthy and Stockmann Win Innovative Teaching Awards

    MacCarthy and Stockmann Win Innovative Teaching Awards

    The 2021-2022 Innovative Teaching Awards from the John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning and the Provost’s Office went to two professors in the Fine Arts: Henry MacCarthy and Colleen Stockmann. The Innovative Teaching Awards recognize faculty who are engaged in innovative teaching, including new uses of instructional technology, new ways to engage students in…

  • Fine Arts Preview: March 28 – April 2

    Fine Arts Preview: March 28 – April 2

    After a restful Spring Break, the Fine Arts are excited to be back with a variety of exhibitions and concerts. Gustavus Jazz Home Concert with Adolphus Jazz April 2 | 1:30 p.m. Björling Recital Hall The Gustavus Department of Music is proud to present the Gustavus Jazz Home concert, featuring the Adolphus Jazz. Alex Terpkosh,…

  • Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Launches Spring Break Tour

    Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Launches Spring Break Tour

    The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble embarks on its Spring Break tour on Saturday, March 19. The ensemble will tour Minnesota, playing at Jazz clubs and working with high schools across the state. A complete list of tour stops is below. The tour will feature a wide range of music by legends the likes of Benny Carter,…

  • Fine Arts Preview: March 14 – March 20

    Fine Arts Preview: March 14 – March 20

    This week features a concert showcasing the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble at Crooners Supper Club, a Reception and Artist Talk for the: Dress Shopping at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center presented by the Schaefer Art Gallery, and the continuation of the Hillstrom Museum exhibit: Fevzi Yazici: DARK WHITE Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Performance @…