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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 […]
Fine Arts Preview February 6 – 12
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 […]
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 […]
Fine Arts Preview: December 5 to 11
This week features the opening reception for artist Marlena Myles, the Winds of Christmas, and the Dance and Theatre productions. Indigenous Salon featuring Artist Marlena Myles – Public Reption December 5, 4:30 p.m. Schaefer Art Gallery Winds of Christmas December 6, 10:00 a.m. Christ Chapel Theatre Production: Theatre Gallery December 9 at 7:00 p.m. | […]
Annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival Brings a Weekend of Musical Experiences
On November 6th and 7th, 2022, Gustavus Adolphus College hosted the 34th annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival. Bringing together over 250 students from more than 60 different high schools to form two all-state caliber symphonic bands, the Gustavus Honor Band Festival is centered on creativity in performance and education. Participating students were given the opportunity […]
Fine Arts Preview November 28 – December 4
Christmas in Christ Chapel: Celestial Wonder, Joy Unfolding Christ Chapel Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. (performance will also be livestreamed) Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. Celestial Wonder, Joy Unfolding: Christmas in Christ Chapel 2022 is a celebration in which heaven, earth, […]
Fine Arts Preview November 7 – 13
This week features Gustavus’s Fall Band Concert, The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Concert, The Fall Jazz Showcase, as well as the high school Honor Band evening concert. Honor Band Festival- Evening Performance Christ Chapel November 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Alex Terpkosh, Conducting Recital Björling Recital Hall November 11, 3:00 p.m. Fall Band Concert Christ Chapel […]
Gustavus Artist Series: Karen Tanaka
From October 14th through 17th, pianist and composer Karen Tanaka will be visiting Gustavus as a guest artist. She will be hosting lectures, teaching classes and individual lessons, and performing on campus for Gusties, high school students, and the community. “Tanaka is an acclaimed composer in both the U.S. and Japan”, says Professor Yumiko Oshima-Ryan. […]
Fine Arts Preview October 10 – 16
This week features the lecture and performance of Karen Tanaka with Music for Film and Electronic Media, and an Art Party in the Schaefer Art Gallery. Music for Film and Electronic Media lecture with Guest Artist Karen Tanaka October 14, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall Guest Artist Karen Tanaka is presenting the […]
Steve Heitzeg, Emmy Award-winning alumnus, to compose for Gustavus Carillon
As Gustavus Adolphus College host the 58th Nobel Conference, there will be a special reveal of Steve Heitzeg’s “Aequa (Equality Rings, Birds Sing)”: a musical movement specially composed for the Gustavus Carillon. Today at 12 p.m. the Gustavus students, staff, and guests attending this conference will be able to witness the premiere of “Aequa,” which […]