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Rawlins Piano Trio first concert of the year
The Rawlins Piano Trio will perform the first of two concerts on Oct. 6. The trio is comprised of USD faculty members assistant professor of violin Ioana Galu, assistant professor of music Sonja Kraus and the founder and director of USD’s master’s degree in collaborative piano Susan Keith Gray. Galu plays the violin, Kraus plays […]
Mentor and mentee reunited for USD Low String Studio concert
The USD Low String Studio is the first concert to play in the National Music Museum’s renovated amphitheater on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Professor Sonja Kraus, the cello and double bass instructor at USD, has invited her former instructor from Indiana University, Professor Emilio Colón, to play with the Low String Studio. “I met […]
Amplified opening at the National Music Museum
Two local Yankton guitarists performed on Sept. 10 in the new Janet Wanzek Performance Hall to kick-off the “NMM Live!” concert series at the National Music Museum. Guitarists Mike Hilson and Jay Gilbertson started playing together almost 34 years ago after they met at a music shop in Yankton. They performed in multiple bands together and played a […]
Waka Flocka Flame headlines fall CAB concert
Once an annual event, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) concert was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, CAB is reinstating the event, which will be headlined by musical artist Waka Flocka Flame. Kate Solberg, president of CAB, said a lot of students in the organization were excited when they heard Waka […]
USD Faculty Ensembles perform for first time together
The USD Faculty Ensembles in Concert will feature two faculty ensembles: the Faculty Brass Quintet and the South Dakota Chamber Winds. This will be the first concert the two wind groups perform together. Both groups will perform separately and at the end they will perform a piece together. Assistant professor of horn Dr. Amy Laursen has been playing the horn for […]
USD Symphony Orchestra performs winter concert
The USD Symphony Orchestra presented their winter concert Friday. Due to COVID-19, the performance had limited attendance by invitation only and was live-streamed for others to virtually attend. Director of Orchestras Luis Viquez said that they have followed all USD mandates, but preparing the orchestra for this concert had its challenges due to COVID-19. “We […]
Symphonic Band performs music with a message
Thursday, Feb. 25, the Symphonic Band will perform their annual February concert in recognition of Black History Month. Director of Bands and conductor of the Symphonic Band John LaCognata said the concert is an acknowledgment of conversations that need to be had and progress that needs to be made. “It’s really just an opportunity to musically […]
Symphony Orchestra provides hope through music
USD Symphony Orchestra has been doing its part to provide quality performances since the nineteenth century. Even amidst COVID-19 they have faced challenges, adapted and still continue to put on performances for all to enjoy. The Symphony Orchestra is comprised of mainly university music students. However, it is open to and currently consists of non-music […]
Senior singers reflect after Spring Choral Showcase
On Sunday afternoon, USD’s choirs started off on the right note with their annual Spring Choral Showcase. Families, friends and community members gathered in Aalfs auditorium to hear the vocal talent of the USD Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Men’s and Women’s Chorus and the High Howlers. For the seniors in these choirs, this was one […]
Live concert series performs in Farber Hall on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, the National Music Museum (NMM) held “Classical Valentine”, a performance by the Mahr Quartet, as part of their on-going NMM Live! Series. From Omaha, Nebraska, the Mahr String Quartet celebrated the holiday of love with a mixture of classical favorites. Melissa Holtmeier, principal violinist and manager, said the Mahr Quartet focused on […]