Entries tagged with ‘Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra’

Fine Arts Preview: Family Weekend

The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble is one of the many Gustavus ensembles performing in Family Weekend Showcase concerts. Gustavus Fine Arts welcomes families to the hill for Family Weekend 2021! Families will have the chance to hear most of Gustavus Adolphus College’s large music ensembles in three concerts throughout Sunday. Plus, don’t miss the art exhibits […]

Two Virtual Performances Set for This Weekend

The Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will present two virtual concerts this weekend. Along with the upcoming Winds of Christmas performance on Tuesday, December 8 and the premiere of Christmas in Christ Chapel on Saturday, December 19, the weekend concerts represent the culmination of an unusual semester marked by the COVID-19 pandemic—with musicians wearing […]

Weekend Preview: From Woodwinds to Handbells

A look at what's going on in the fine arts at Gustavus this weekend!

Fine Arts Weekend Preview: Leuwerke, Jazz, and Watercolor

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.

The Fine Arts Guide to Honors Weekend

Honors Weekend is busy on campus, so here's a handy guide to all of the fabulous fine arts events happening this weekend!

Buckstead Leads Philharmonic Concert at Gustavus

Brian Buckstead, conductor of the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra, will lead the ensemble in its annual fall concert in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on Friday, November 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission to this Department of Music presentation is free and open to the public.

Winds and Strings Present Joint Concert at Gustavus

Members of the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vasa Wind Orchestra will combine efforts to share a joint concert, May 9, on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Department of Music conductors Brian Buckstead and Douglas Nimmo will lead their respective ensembles in solo performances in the 7:30 p.m. concert in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.

Gustavus Philharmonic Presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Sunday

The Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Brian Buckstead, will present Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons on Sunday, March 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall. Daniel Jacobsen, Amara Berthelsen, Rachel Dorr and Mark Wamma will be featured as violin soloists. This performance is free and open to the public.