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Pianist Derek Polischuk Performs at Gustavus Adolphus College
On March 5, pianist Derek Polischuk is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College for a lecture and a piano recital. The lecture will be at 2:00 p.m. and the recital will be at 6:00 p.m.. Polischuk is a founder and director of the “Celebrating the Spectrum” Piano Festival for advanced pianists on the Autism Spectrum. The […]
Fine Arts Weekly Preview: February 27 to March 5
This week features the opening reception of MSU prints: John Winkler and Students, a concert by The Twin Cities Jazz Composers Orchestra, and a lecture and a recital with guest artist Derek Polischuk. Opening Reception: MSU Prints: John Winkler and Students Monday, February 27 | 4:30 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 […]
The Twin Cities Jazz Composers’ Orchestra comes to Gustavus
On Friday, March 3rd, the Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will host the Twin Cities Jazz Composers Orchestra in Jussi Björling Recital hall at 8:00 p.m.. Founded in 2017 by composers Aaron Hedenstrom, Asuka Kakitani, Adam Meckler, and JC Sanford, the Twin Cities Jazz Composers’ Workshop was created in order to allow composers to […]
MSU Prints: The Art of Collaboration
Gustavus Adolphus College is collaborating with Minnesota State University in Mankato to create an exhibit on prints, titled MSU Prints: Josh Winkler and Students. This exhibit will be open to the public from February 27 to March 31 in the Schaefer Art Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Monday, February 27, from 4:30 […]
Gustavus Students and Alumni Explore Identity in Spring Awakening
The Gustavus Adolphus College Theatre & Dance Department is performing the infamous musical Spring Awakening. Performances are February 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m., and February 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. in Anderson Theatre. This musical is a coming-of-age story, following teenagers as they come to terms with their own sexualities and navigate […]
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra returns from Spain and France
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is performing their home concert on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.. The ensemble had a two-week long tour in Spain and France, and students are excited to share their excitement after a successful tour. “Ending the tour with a home concert is really special to me”, said student Chasey Wedge […]
Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt, and Elizabeth Catlett in the Hillstrom Museum of Art
Nicolas Darcourt, Longacress Fields, 2021, red stoneware, underglaze, glaze, 16 x 18 x 2 1/2 inches Two concurrent exhibits, Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt, and Elizabeth Catlett in the Hillstrom Museum of Art, will be on view at the Hillstrom Museum of Art from February 13 through April 23, 2023. There will be an […]
Gustavus Wind Orchestra: International Tour in Spain and France
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra performed in Spain and France from January 19 to February 1. The ensemble, directed by Dr. James Patrick Miller and guest conductor Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller, performed 7 concerts and shared their music to more than 1000 audience members. “You make us feel like family”, says JPM to the audience in […]
Gustavus Choir performs in St. Peter after their International Tour
The Gustavus Choir has embarked on a two week tour of Spain, France, and Italy, performing at some of the best venues that the countries have to offer. As a gift, they are giving their last performance of their tour at Gustavus Adolphus College. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 7 […]
Gustavus Goes Global: Music Across the World
The Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra are starting off the year by bringing their talents across the world. Continuing on with Gustavus tradition, these music ensembles are embarking on an international tour getting ready to see the world and showcase their fine tuned skills. They have all been hard at work perfecting their […]