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  • A Gustavus Grad Finds an Unexpected Career Path

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    Within a few weeks of her graduation from Gustavus in May, Moriah Jensen ’23 added another accomplishment to her resume: published composer.  Jensen’s original piece for wind ensemble, “hope is not a language the dark voices understand,” was accepted for publication by Murphy Music Press shortly after Dr. James Patrick Miller, one of Jensen’s professors,…

  • Gustavus Wind Orchestra Works With Award-Winning Composer Bruce Broughton

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    Visiting campus to meet with Gustavus students is American composer and 10-time Emmy winner, Bruce Broughton. After returning from its first tour since 2019, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra will perform its Home Tour Concert on Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Prior to the performance, Broughton will discuss his piece, “Flourishes,” which…

  • New GWO Album Available Now

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    msousa

    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra under the direction of Dr. James Patrick Miller is proud to announce the digital release of their new album, Heroes: Facing Adversity and Destiny. A result of the GWO virtual tour in the spring of 2021, this album includes music from major Hollywood productions such as How to Train Your Dragon,…

  • Senior Spotlight: Emma Fischer

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    Sara Cronk ’22

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Emma Fischer is an Instrumental Music Education major from Minneapolis, Minn. Their current plan after college is to teach instrumental music at the secondary level and pursue a graduate degree in music education or wind band conducting. Douglas Nimmo…

  • Gustavus Choir and Gustavus Wind Orchestra Premiere Virtual Tour Concerts

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    jakin

    Featuring a mix of music and personal narratives, the innovative virtual tours share Gustavus music with the world amidst the continuing pandemic.

  • 33rd annual Björling Music Festival Goes Virtual

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    jakin

    The Gustavus Department of Music’s annual day-long event will take place in a virtual format on Saturday, March 27.