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 […]
USD’s College of Fine Arts welcomes new dean
Larry Schou has been the dean of USD’s College of Fine Arts for 12 years, but after his retirement this month, a new dean is set to take his place. The position has been filled by the new interim dean, Bruce Kelley, who was informed of the decision last Wednesday. Kelley said he is honored […]
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 […]
New album by USD student expresses internal challenges
For junior Marcus Destin, being his most authentic self is key to his studies and activities at USD, as well as his music. As a communications major, multicultural studies minor, president of the Coyote Crazies and Union of African American Students, Destin has a lot on his plate and his mind. Even with all those […]
Swimming and Writing
For most, juggling athletics with studying medical biology seems like enough work in itself. Dedicating time to writing and performing music albums in addition can be even more challenging. For sophomore swimmer Griffin Wolner, that’s his reality. Two years ago, Wolner took an official visit with the Coyote swim team and eventually turned it into […]
Campus Activities Board Brings Live Music Downtown
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans to bring local artists to downtown Vermillion. This goal started on Saturday night when CAB sponsored a concert for Sioux Falls native Soleil Bashale at Old Lumber Company last Saturday night. He sang some of his original songs such as “Restart,” “Snow White” and “Red Eyes.” Bashale said his […]