Vermillion area showcased in photographs
Associate art professor, John Banasiak, enjoys exploring older photography processes. “They seem to offer some new directions to potentially experiment with further investigation,” Banasiak said. “Sometimes people tend to forget about the older processes and don’t really explore it or review it to see how it might apply to contemporary times and issues.” When Banasiak […]
Ensemble performs first show
The University of South Dakota symphony orchestra will take audience members at their winter concert on a historical journey through time. “Generally, the orchestra features three different pieces of music, offering it only four times a year,” said Richard Rognstad, the conductor of the orchestra. “Each portion comes from different periods in history dating back […]
USD gallery features professor’s work
When professor Susan Heggestad was asked to create an exhibit to display at the University of South Dakota, she decided to revisit an old body of her work to create a new exhibit. Heggestad’s exhibit, “Untitled,” is now on display in Gallery 110 of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Heggestad, who teaches […]
Drumming to USD’s beat
To mark the end to its season, the University of South Dakota marching band will perform its free indoor concert showcasing their repertoire. The USD marching band will perform the Sound of USD Spectacular Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Aalfs Auditorium. Director of athletic bands Jonathan Alvis said the band has been working on […]
Jazz concert to feature Radiohead music
Associate professor of music and director of the University of South Dakota jazz ensembles Christopher Kocher decided to try something different for the jazz ensemble winter concert. The USD jazz ensemble will play “Everything in its Right Place,” originally performed by the band Radiohead, for its winter concert. The song has been arranged to be […]
Controversial artwork featured in USD gallery
Alison Erazmus, director of University Art Galleries, said although displaying the art by Chicago-based painters Phyllis Bramson and Adam Scott might be offensive to some people, she wants to exhibit exemplary work. “I never know what will offend people,” Erazmus said. “I can either assume everything is going to offend someone and then be scared […]
Organ to be rededicated
David Higgs always knew he wanted to perform on the organ. From the time he was three years old, he would come home after church and pretend to play an organ using his mother’s couch. Now Higgs is a professional organ performer and will perform the concert for the rededication of the Earnest Skinner organ […]
Percussion concert to feature student-written work
Darin Wadley, associate professor of music and percussion ensemble instructor, is trying something completely different for this year’s percussion ensemble concert than he ever has at the University of South Dakota. “Traditionally we pick pieces that have been written for us,” Wadley said. “This semester I wanted to do a techno-themed opportunity.” USD’s percussion ensemble […]
USD choirs to hold fall concert
Although the official organ re-dedication in Aalfs Auditorium will be held Nov. 2, University of South Dakota choirs will use the organ for their fall concert to perform a selection from the oratorio, or an opera without movement, titled “Elijah” by Felix Medelssohn. The USD Chamber Singers, Men’s and Women’s Choir and the Concert Choir […]
Mission Improvable brought mix of comedy and advice on alcohol
If students are going to drink, they need to be prepared. The improvisational group Mission Improvable told students to be prepared by staying hydrated, avoiding bubbles, sticking with a trustworthy group, clearing their schedules for the next day, not taking prescription drugs or narcotics and deleting their ex’s phone numbers. Mission Improvable gave this advice […]