Author: msousa
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Gustavus Choir Tour Ends with Alumni, Worthwhile Sentiments, and Memorable Gifts
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The 2022 Gustavus Choir West Coast tour began on May 19 and ended with the group’s final performance on May 28. The tour began with a home concert in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus in Saint Peter, Minnesota, continued with several performances in Washington and Oregon, and ended in California. “After a…
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Senior Spotlight: Astrid Axtman
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Astrid Axtman is a Business Management major and a Dance minor from Fargo, North Dakota. In the future she will be an associate at Boston Consulting Group which is based out of Minneapolis. Professor Sue Gunness said that she has “So enjoyed having Astrid Axman in class for several semesters. Astrid brings such curiosity and…
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Senior Spotlight: Gigi deGrood
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Gigi deGrood is a Studio Art and Art History double major from Edina, Minnesota. In the future she plans to take a gap year, refine her art portfolio, and apply to graduate programs for a Master of Fine Arts degree. Professor Betsy Byers says that deGrood “Gigi oozes style. She brings a mix of humor…
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Senior Spotlight: Brandon Guenther
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Brandon Guenther is an Instrumental Music Education major from Owatonna, Minnesota. He performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Chamber Winds. Professor Karrin Meffert-Nelson says: “Brandon has a bright future ahead of him in the music profession! Brandon has so much joy when creating and learning about music and that energy infuses into…
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Senior Spotlight: Geneva VanWik
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Geneva VanWyk is a Studio Art and Philosophy double major with a minor in Geography from Harrisonburg, Virginia. After graduation, they plan to attend graduate school and start beekeeping. Professor Nicolas Darcourt describes Geneva as such, “Geneva has a drive for new ideas and new approaches which is wonderful to attempt to teach to. I…
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Senior Spotlight: Anya Menk
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Anya Menk is a Vocal and Instrumental Music Education with Honors in Composition from Le Center, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Jazz Band, and the Kansas City and New Orleans Jazz Combos. Professor Patricia Snapp describes Anya as a “very talented and versatile singer. I will miss…
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Senior Spotlight: Anna-Olivia Machado
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Anna-Olivia Machado is a Studio Art and Biology double major from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the future, she plans to move to the Twin Cities area to be a part of their studio arts scene. Professor Kristen Lowe describes Machado as “a student who has really wrestled with the question of what Art is capable of…
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Gustavus Choir Launches 2022 West Coast Tour
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The Gustavus Choir, under the direction of Dr. Brandon Dean, is excitedly anticipating their departure for their upcoming tour of the west coast beginning on Sunday, May 22, 2022. This year the choir will begin their tour in Seattle and work their way down the coast, eventually arriving in Los Angeles for the final stop…
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Fine Arts Preview: May 16 – 22
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Our last week before commencement features two concerts with the Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. Have a great summer! Gustavus Choir Home Concert Thursday, May 19 8:00 p.m. Christ Chapel Gustavus Wind Orchestra Finale Concert Friday, May 20 7:00 p.m. Christ Chapel
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Fine Arts Weekly Preview: May 9 to May 15
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This week features the last students recital with Zoë Zarth and Adam Ward, and the on-going arts exhibitions: Insides & Outsides and Closing Time. Zoë Zarth, Junior Recital Tuesday, May 10 7:30 p.m. Jussi Björling Recital Hall Adam Ward, Senior Recital Saturday, May 14 7:00 p.m. Jussi Björling Recital Hall Insides & Outsides: Mmmmmmmmm Junior…