Category: Music
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Fine Arts Preview: March 6 to March 12
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This week features Rose Paddock’s senior recital, and the continuation of exhibitions at the Schaefer Art Gallery and the Hillstrom Museum of Art. Rose Paddock, Senior Recital March 10 | 7:30 p.m. Christ Chapel Rose Paddock is a saxophonist from Williamsburg, Virginia. She is a senior physics major with a minor in music at Gustavus…
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Tango Quartet Workshop and Performance with Professor of Music in Ethnomusicology: Sarah Lahasky
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A series of tango workshops and a tango musical performance will be taking place at Gustavus Adolphus College on Sunday, March 19th. These workshops and performances are open to all Gustavus students and the public free of charge. The workshops run from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Anderson Theater, and the performance is at…
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Pianist Derek Polischuk Performs at Gustavus Adolphus College
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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…
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The Twin Cities Jazz Composers’ Orchestra comes to Gustavus
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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…
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The Gustavus Wind Orchestra returns from Spain and France
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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…
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Fine Arts Weekly Preview: February 13 – 19
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This week features a new exhibition at the Hillstrom Museum: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt & Elizabeth Catlett, a Dance Masterclass by guest artist Marciano Silva dos Santos, as well as the Gustavus Wind Orchestra’s Home Concert and a performance in Minneapolis. Hillstrom Opening Reception: Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt &…
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Gustavus Wind Orchestra: International Tour in Spain and France
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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…
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Gustavus Choir performs in St. Peter after their International Tour
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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…
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Fine Arts Preview February 6 – 12
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This week features the home concert of the Gustavus Choir, as well as a discussion and theater based activity on “Race and Resilience” led by CLIMB Theatre. “Let’s Talk About it: Race and Resilience”, with CLIMB Theatre Alumni Hall February 8th, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Speaking about race can be uncomfortable, however when done with intention and…
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Gustavus Goes Global: Music Across the World
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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…