Author: mklein3
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Gustavus Adolphus College’s Brandon Dean Named Conductor of the Gustavus Choir
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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 years of service…
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Weekend Fine Arts Preview: Final Performance Weekend
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We may be heading into the final weeks of classes, but there’s still one more weekend of fantastic concerts coming your way.
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Gustavus Wind Orchestra Celebrates 140 Years
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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…
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Embodying Justice
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Social justice is a main theme in this year’s spring dance showcase “Falling Toward Beginning: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert.”
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The Fine Arts Guide to Honors Weekend
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Honors Weekend is busy on campus, so here’s a handy guide to all of the fabulous fine arts events happening this weekend!
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Gustavus Jazz brings home honors from Eau Claire Jazz Festival
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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.
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International Relations through Music
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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.
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Comedy, Marriage, and Beyoncé
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The Gustavus Adolphus College Theatre and Dance Department is bringing theatre to the people, as The Marriage of Figaro opens at the St. Peter Yoga Studio on April 20.
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Howard Quednau: Venturing into a Third Dimension
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“Howard Quednau: Dioramas” is on display at the Schaefer Art Gallery April 15-May 19.
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Weekend Arts Preview: Grieg Piano Concerto and Anglican Vespers
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This weekend features two of the Gustavus Adolphus College large touring ensembles in concert. The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra performs in the afternoon Sunday with the 2018 High School Concerto/Aria Competition winner, Kirill Nazarov. The Gustavus Choir follows with an evening vespers service with Chad Winterfeldt on organ. Both performances are free and open to the…