Tag: Gustavus

  • New Music Concert Scheduled at Gustavus

    The Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will introduce a concert of new music in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Under the direction of Michele Gillman and Scott Kallestad, student ensembles will present new compositions, including two by Gillman. This performance is free and open to the public.

  • Gustavus Brings Sophocles’ Electra to the Anderson Theatre Stage

    Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Theatre/Dance brings Sophocles’ Electra to the Anderson Theatre stage May 11 – 14. Using a new translation by colleague Eric Dugdale, music written by Michael Croswell and choreography by Maria Gomez Tierney, director Rob Gardner brings the classic Greek tragedy to life. Performances are scheduled each evening at 8 p.m.,…

  • Weekend Recitals Close Performance Season at Gustavus

    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College presents three student recitals this weekend in Bjorling Recital Hall as another recital season comes to a close. Percussionist Todd Swingle opens the weekend with his senior recital at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13. Baritone Greg Dokken and soprano Jamie Hultgren combine efforts at 7:30 p.m. Aaron…

  • 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…

  • Wind, Percussion and Choral Concerts Fill Weekend at Gustavus

    A series of ensemble concerts are scheduled for the weekend at Gustavus Adolphus College. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra opens the schedule on Saturday, May 6 in Christ Chapel. The Gustavus Percussion Ensembles open Sunday’s schedule at 1:30 in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall and the men’s and women’s choruses, St. Ansgar’s and Birgitta finish the weekend…

  • Two Student Recitals Set for the Weekend at Gustavus

    The Department of Music at Gustavus will present two student recitals this weekend in addition to a number of ensemble performances. Vocalists Sam Eckberg and Brian Fahey open the weekend Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sara Burns, flute, follows with her junior flute recital on Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m. Both recitals…

  • Ensemble Concerts Set for Weekend at Gustavus

    Three ensembles from the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present their spring concerts this weekend. The Gustavus Chamber Singers and the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble combine efforts on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. and the department’s brass ensembles will perform for the annual Brassworks! concert on Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 p.m.…

  • Student Recitals Fill Weekend with Music at Gustavus

    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College invites the public to attend a variety of student recitals set for the weekend at the college. The four events will be held in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, include a variety of performances ranging from flute to piano to voice, and are free and open to the…

  • Gustavus Choir and Symphony to Present Mozart’s Requiem

    With the combined efforts of the Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will present Requiem by W. A. Mozart, Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Gregory Aune will conduct this concert in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus campus. This performance of Mozart’s master work is free…

  • Gustavus Music Showcases Student Recitals

    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College returns from its Easter Break to feature a weekend of student recitals in the College’s Jussi Björling Recital Hall. The series of seven events includes a range of performances from voice to ‘cello and violin to brass and percussion. All events are free and open to the…