Tag: Highlight
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Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert
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Gustavus Adolphus College is presenting this year’s spring dance concert entitled “Emanate: The Gustavus Dance Company in Concert” featuring faculty work, guest artist choreography by Marciano Silva dos Santos, and selected student works by Elise Gahart ’25, and Ella Schwakopf ’25. The dance concert is performed in honor of Michele Rusinko, the late Gustavus Professor.…
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Unity and Diversity: Gustavus Alumni Collaborate in the Art of Theater
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Two theater alumni Constance Brevell ’14 and Brandon Raghu ’19, are putting on a show together called “Toil and Trouble,” with Brevell stage managing and Raghu directing. This play will be held at Yellow Tree Theatre in Osseo, Minnesota, with performances on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March…
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From Florida to Vegas: Jake Lucas ’25
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Jake Lucas ’25 stays busy on campus, taking full advantage of the Gustavus liberal arts experience. The Public Accounting major and Music minor is a varsity tennis and a French horn player with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. When both groups planned out-of-state trips, Lucas found a way to go with both. To opposite sides of…
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Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Embark on Tour
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The Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embark on tour by the end of this week. From intricate melodies to powerful harmonies, each ensemble brings a unique flavor to the stage, creating an immersive experience that transcends musical boundaries. As they hit the road, be prepared to be enthralled by the magical synergy of…
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Gustavus Welcomes Theatre High School Students
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The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is offering a free theatre day for high school students (grades 9-12) the afternoon of Friday, February 16. Students may choose from a variety of workshops taught by theatre faculty, including performance, scenic design, costumes, and special effects. Students will receive dinner on campus and…
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Internationally Renowned Maestro Óscar Navarro Holds Residency at Gustavus
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On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Gustavus Adolphus College had the honor of welcoming Maestro Óscar Navarro for a five-day residency during which he was featured as a special guest conductor and clinician for the 2023 Gustavus Honor Band Festival. During his residency Maestro Navarro also led rehearsals with both the Gustavus Wind Symphony and the…
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Gustavus Senior Marta Sikora Makes Big Impact in MN Orchestra Internship
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Marta Sikora, a senior studying business management and music, completed a marketing internship with the Minnesota Orchestra over the summer. During this internship, Marta had the opportunity to publish a program note in Showcase—Minnesota Orchestra’s concert program brochure. Marta wrote her program note about Sir James McMillan’s Trombone Concerto, performed by Jörgen van Rijen for…
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Ghastly Gusties: Gustavus Alumni Fuel the Nightmares of Mall of America’s Haunted House
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“Onionhead’s Revenge”, the 45,000 square foot horror attraction in the Mall of America, is a terrifyingly innovative haunted house that featured contributions from five Gustavus alums. Through their excellent and diverse education at Gustavus, these Gusties shine in a story driven haunted house that demands improv skills in an ever-changing environment. American Monsters’ “Onionhead’s Revenge”…
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Nobel 59 Opening Procession Brings the Gustavus Spirit to Life
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On October 3 and 4, Gustavus Adolphus College hosted the 59th Nobel Conference. This year’s conference, “Insects: Little Body, Big Impact”, addressed the disproportionate effects insects have on human life and aimed to bring awareness to the essential role these beings play in allowing the earth to flourish. Having had the honor of hosting the…
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What To Know About Dr. Justin Knoepfel
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Dr Justin Knoepfel became the conductor of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra very suddenly. He had already conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra for 10 years when the then-GSO conductor left for another position. During a year-long fill-in period, he discovered that it had been a missing piece in his musical career. Now, his recently announced appointment means…