‘Music’ Category

Lifelong Learning and Connection: Alumni Collaborate at MMEA

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, […]

From Florida to Vegas: Jake Lucas ’25

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 […]

Anya Menk 22’ Returns to Gustavus for Jazz Performance with Gustavus Faculty and Friends

Anya Menk 22’ will return to Gustavus on February 23 19 at 7 p.m. for a jazz performance featuring original songs, tunes with lyrics written by Anya, and jazz standards. Alongside Anya will be Ryan Rader on drums, Eric Zimmerman on bass, adjunct guitar professor Johnathan Moeller on guitar, and Evan Bierer on the saxophone. […]

Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Embark on Tour

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 […]

Internationally Renowned Maestro Óscar Navarro Holds Residency at Gustavus

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Gustavus Adolphus College had the honor of welcoming Maestro Óscar Navarro for a five-day residency during which he was featured as a special guest conductor and clinician for the 2023 Gustavus Honor Band Festival. During his residency Maestro Navarro also led rehearsals with both the Gustavus Wind Symphony and the […]

Gustavus Senior Marta Sikora Makes Big Impact in MN Orchestra Internship

Marta Sikora, a senior studying business management and music, completed a marketing internship with the Minnesota Orchestra over the summer. During this internship, Marta had the opportunity to publish a program note in Showcase—Minnesota Orchestra’s concert program brochure. Marta wrote her program note about Sir James McMillan’s Trombone Concerto, performed by Jörgen van Rijen for […]

Nobel 59 Opening Procession Brings the Gustavus Spirit to Life

On October 3 and 4, Gustavus Adolphus College hosted the 59th Nobel Conference. This year’s conference, “Insects: Little Body, Big Impact”,  addressed the disproportionate effects insects have on human life and aimed to bring awareness to the essential role these beings play in allowing the earth to flourish. Having had the honor of hosting the […]

What To Know About Dr. Justin Knoepfel

Dr Justin Knoepfel became the conductor of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra very suddenly. He had already conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra for 10 years when the then-GSO conductor left for another position. During a year-long fill-in period, he discovered that it had been a missing piece in his musical career. Now, his recently announced appointment means […]

Gustavus welcomes Singaporean singer award-winning Dr. Sridhar

Dr. Janani Sridhar will be performing at Gustavus Adolphus College with pianist Alexander Woods, on September 30, at 7:30 p.m.. Dr. Sridhar is a world-renowned singer and performer. She is the first Singaporean to win the top prize at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod as well as the first singer to have received the HSBC […]

Celebrating former music faculty Paul and Helen Baumgartner

The Fine Arts Office and Alumni and Parent Engagement Office are pleased to present the Baumgartner Memorial Concert, a recital to honor and celebrate former Gustavus music faculty Paul and Helen Baumgartner.  The recital will be held on Homecoming Saturday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m in Christ Chapel. The recital includes performances by current Gustavus […]