MOORHEAD – For the first time since the implementation of the opera program at Concordia, an opera will be performed on the Frances Frazier Comstock Theater main-stage, a feat for the budding collaboration between the music and Theatre Art departments. Concordia’s operas have traditionally been performed in the Centrum, a space which is not designed…
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“Our Eyes, at Last, Shall See Him”: Concordia Christmas Concert Opens in Moorhead, Minn.
MOORHEAD – The Concordia Choir program began its holiday programming last weekend, with the opening of the 98th annual show, titled “Our Eyes, at Last, Shall See Him.” Students, faculty and members of the community gathered at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, Dec. 6 for the opening night of the concert, featuring Concordia’s three choirs and…
A meaningfully orchestrated tour – The Concordia Orchestra travels to Tennessee
MOORHEAD – Conductor Kevin Sütterlin and The Concordia Orchestra made their way down south to Memphis, Tennessee to perform a myriad of pieces throughout the week of Oct. 27, 2024. After kicking off the ensemble’s annual fall tour by playing in Detroit Lakes, MN, ensemble members boarded a coach bus for a lengthy 16 hours…
Behind the set in the Comstock Theatre
MOORHEAD – Here at Concordia, the theatre department puts on massively successful shows. From actors to lights to backstage, the shows are a whole production. Everyone involved plays an essential role in the making of these shows, but there is a lot of unseen behind-the-scenes from the crew that make these shows possible. Student Manager,…
Creating class clowns – professor invites guest to help students write and perform stand-up comedy
MOORHEAD — The lab theater was transformed into a comedy club on Friday, Nov. 8, where students and special guests were given the opportunity to perform stand-up comedy. At the event, titled “Laughing Through It,” a jam-packed audience of approximately 100 attendees were given the opportunity to enjoy jokes about a variety of topics, the…
The devil is in the black box: Concordia Theatre presents “Witch”
Crowds flocked to the Frances Frazier Comstock theatre to see “Witch” presented by the Concordia Theatre Department on Oct. 10-13. After weeks of rehearsal, the production was ready for audiences. The show officially sold-out Thursday, Oct. 10. Unfortunately, many people who booked the tickets couldn’t make it to the show, leaving over 30 seats open…
Concordia Vocal Jazz holds solo night
Moorhead — Last Friday Nov. 1, Concordia’s vocal jazz group held their biannual solo night in the Maize where students and community members could come hear the individual talents of vocal jazz members. Concordia’s vocal jazz group supports three different student-led ensembles with as many as 20 members each. “Each ensemble is an acapella-rehearsing…
Katie Curry-Dohn – the in-vest-ed designer of the theater depart
“Oklahoma!” auditions were “O-K!”
