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19th Annual Gustavus Honor Band Scheduled for Monday

The 19th annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival returns to the Gustavus Adolphus College campus Monday, November 5. The Festival Concert, conducted by Douglas Nimmo with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and over 100 high school musicians from around the state, Iowa, Wisconsin and South Dakota, begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday in Christ Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Choir of Christ Chapel Presents Home Concert, America Sings

Under the direction of Patricia Kazarow, the Choir of Christ Chapel returns from its spring concert tour to present its home concert in Christ Chapel, Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. "American Sings," the theme for this spring's concert, begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Full Weekend of Student Recitals on Stage at Gustavus

A weekend of student recitals from percussion and voice to clarinet and trombone is set for Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus this weekend. The schedule includes Andrew Jensen, percussion; Hayden Kane, euphonium; Katherine Johns, saxophone; Mark Wirbisky, viola; Christa Saeger, 'cello; Rebecca Palermo, clarinet; Alison Fast, soprano; and Brandon Burum, trombone. All student recitals are free and open to the public.

Horn and Percussion Recitals Scheduled for Music at Gustavus

Mankato and New Ulm area students Lindsay Schultz and Justin Schramm will be featured in solo student recitals in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus this weekend. Schultz, a Good Thunder native and horn player, will present her senior recital Saturday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. Schramm, a native of Milwaukee and former student at Martin Luther College, follows with his senior percussion recital at 7:30 p.m.

Weekend Recitals Close Fall Performance Season at Gustavus

A busy schedule of recitals and concerts completes the Department of Music's fall semester at Gustavus Adolphus College. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, performances will be presented in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall and Christ Chapel throughout the weekend. These solo recitals and ensemble performances are free and open to the public.

‘Cellist Isomura and Pianist Oshima-Ryan Present Recital at Gustavus

Sachiya Isomura, 'cellist with the Minnesota Orchestra and Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, pianist at Gustavus Adolphus College, will present a recital of works by Boccherini, Chopin, Mayuzumi and Brahms in a joint guest/faculty appearance on Saturday, September 23. This performance begins at 1:30 pm. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus. It is free and open to the public.

Lucia Singers Present Annual Mother’s Day Concert

The Lucia Singers from the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present its annual Mother's Day concert this Sunday, May 14. Under the direction of Patricia Snapp, the women's chorus will present this concert beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Honors Recital Set for Saturday

As part of the schedule of events for Gustavus' annual Honors Day, the Department of Music will present its Honors Recital, Saturday, May 6, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Participation in the Honors Recital is determined by audition and is limited to graduating seniors in the department. Those honored for inclusion in this year's recital include Shannon Schultze, 'cello; Kathryn Filius, soprano; Chad Fothergill, organ; Sara Butwinick, soprano; Colin McGuire, violin and Eric Wilberg, piano.

Choir of Christ Chapel Presents Home Concert

The Choir of Christ Chapel at Gustavus Adolphus College presents its annual home concert, Friday, April 28, following a three-day performance tour to the metropolitan Denver area. Under the direction of Patricia Kazarow, the Choir will present this concert, with Rev. Rachel Larson serving as narrator, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the Gustaus campus.