Fine Arts

Year: 2024

  • Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert

    Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert

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    marisabacon

    Gustavus Adolphus College is presenting this year’s spring dance concert entitled “Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert” featuring faculty work, guest artist choreography by Marciano Silva dos Santos, and selected student works by Elise Gahart ’25, and Ella Schwakopf ’25. The dance concert is performed in honor of Michele Rusinko, the late Gustavus Professor.…

  • Waking Hours – Gustavus Student Indie-Rock Band

    Waking Hours – Gustavus Student Indie-Rock Band

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    addisonschloo

    Waking Hours is an Indie-Rock band that writes and performs original music created by Liv Hedley (singer and rhythm guitarist), Henry Lundeen-Detisch (drummer), Hayden Tourtelotte (guitarist), and Conor Jolly (bass guitarist). They recently performed one of their hit songs, Rot, in Las Vegas in a collaboration with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. All four musicians are…

  • Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

    Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

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    chaseywedge

    The 2024 MMEA Midwinter Clinic featured the collaboration of two Gustavus Alumni from the class of 2007, Justin Schramm and Katherine Johns Bergman. Justin is now the band director at Prior Lake High School and Katherine is a successful freelance composer with her pieces being performed across the country. At this year’s MMEA Midwinter Clinic,…

  • The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College

    The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College

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    marisabacon

    Acclaimed artist Vick Quezada is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College to share their artwork and their story with the public and student body alike. Their works are currently on display at Schaefer Art Gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College, and will remain until Sunday, April 7. There will be a public reception on Tuesday, March 19…

  • Unity and Diversity: Gustavus Alumni Collaborate in the Art of Theater

    Unity and Diversity: Gustavus Alumni Collaborate in the Art of Theater

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    marisabacon

    Two theater alumni Constance Brevell ’14 and Brandon Raghu ’19, are putting on a show together called “Toil and Trouble,” with Brevell stage managing and Raghu directing. This play will be held at Yellow Tree Theatre in Osseo, Minnesota, with performances on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March…

  • From Florida to Vegas: Jake Lucas ’25

    From Florida to Vegas: Jake Lucas ’25

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    msousa

    Jake Lucas ’25 stays busy on campus, taking full advantage of the Gustavus liberal arts experience. The Public Accounting major and Music minor is a varsity tennis and a French horn player with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. When both groups planned out-of-state trips, Lucas found a way to go with both. To opposite sides of…

  • Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Embark on Tour

    Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Embark on Tour

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embark on tour by the end of this week. From intricate melodies to powerful harmonies, each ensemble brings a unique flavor to the stage, creating an immersive experience that transcends musical boundaries. As they hit the road, be prepared to be enthralled by the magical synergy of…

  • Gustavus Welcomes Theatre High School Students

    Gustavus Welcomes Theatre High School Students

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    msousa

    The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is offering a free theatre day for high school students (grades 9-12) the afternoon of Friday, February 16. Students may choose from a variety of workshops taught by theatre faculty, including performance, scenic design, costumes, and special effects. Students will receive dinner on campus and…