Category: Music

Weekend Preview: Concerts and a Gallery Talk with Priscilla Briggs

Mar 13, 2019

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Molly Lewis ’21

With the snow beginning to melt it’s a great time to celebrate spring and join us for a weekend of fantastic events. The Gustavus Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds and retired flute faculty member Barbara Leibundguth perform in Björling Recital Hall this weekend, while photographer and faculty member Priscilla Briggs gives a gallery talk on…
Weekend Preview: 10th Wave and A Fond Farewell

Mar 7, 2019

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Molly Lewis ’21

This weekend brings the innovative new ensemble 10th Wave Chamber Collective to the stage as well as a fond farewell from Michael and Bonnie Jorgensen.
Gustavus Jazz Jamboree Features GRAMMY-nominated Violinist

Feb 25, 2019

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In its second year, the Gustavus Jazz Jamboree has doubled in size and will welcome more than 200 high school students from 10 jazz bands across the state to campus on March 1.
College Activities Canceled on Sunday, February 24

Feb 23, 2019

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JJ Akin ’11

Cancellations will affect all music, theatre, and fine arts events originally scheduled for Sunday.
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Launch Colorado Tour

Jan 29, 2019

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Sara Cronk ’22

The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Ruth Lin and Dr. Dave Stamps, embark February 1 on a Colorado tour, traveling through South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa en route to Denver, Fort Collins and Loveland
Gustavus Choir Departs for Music Capitals of Europe Tour

Jan 22, 2019

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Sara Cronk ’22

The Gustavus Choir under the direction of Dr. Gregory Aune embarks on an international tour January 24 to the great music capitals of Europe, including Vienna, Prague, Berlin, and Stockholm.
Weekend Preview: The Final Countdown

Dec 6, 2018

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Molly Lewis ’21

While Christmas in Christ Chapel may be over, there are still many opportunities to experience fine arts at Gustavus this weekend.
Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Director Receives Master Teacher Award

Nov 19, 2018

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Sara Cronk ’22

Dr. Ruth Lin has been awarded the Master Teacher: School Orchestra Award from the Minnesota chapter of the American String Teachers Association.
Fine Arts Weekend Preview: Leuwerke, Jazz, and Watercolor

Nov 14, 2018

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Molly Lewis ’21

While students may be rounding the corner to Thanksgiving break, there’s still a full slate of fine arts events on deck over the next few days.
Weekend Arts Preview: Shakespeare, Puppets, and Andrew Boysen Jr.

Nov 7, 2018

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Molly Lewis ’21

This weekend features the Gustavus Theatre and Dance production of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” and guest conductors Andrew and Lyndsay Boysen leading the Fall Bands Concert.