Gustavus Blogs

Category: Music

  • The Gustavus Wind Orchestra returns from Spain and France

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra is performing their home concert on Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.. The ensemble had a two-week long tour in Spain and France, and students are excited to share their excitement after a successful tour. “Ending the tour with a home concert is really special to me”, said student Chasey Wedge…

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: February 13 – 19

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    achatfield

    This week features a new exhibition at the Hillstrom Museum: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt & Elizabeth Catlett, a Dance Masterclass by guest artist Marciano Silva dos Santos, as well as the Gustavus Wind Orchestra’s Home Concert and a performance in Minneapolis. Hillstrom Opening Reception: Improvised Structures: Recent Sculptural Works by Nicolas Darcourt &…

  • Gustavus Wind Orchestra: International Tour in Spain and France

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra performed in Spain and France from January 19 to February 1. The ensemble, directed by Dr. James Patrick Miller and guest conductor Dr. Heidi Johanna Miller, performed 7 concerts and shared their music to more than 1000 audience members. “You make us feel like family”, says JPM to the audience in…

  • Gustavus Choir performs in St. Peter after their International Tour

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    msousa

    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

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    achatfield

    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

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    msousa

    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

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    msousa

    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

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    msousa

    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

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    achatfield

    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,…

  • Conrad Oddoye ’20

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    admin

    “A last-minute collegiate track career, a musical score to finish, and then there was COVID.” Basketball got him to Gustavus from Alberta, Canada. But always there was music, which Oddoye had been playing since he was seven and composing since he was ten. “I was producing music in my room in Co-Ed,” he says, and…