Three of Concordia’s choirs were showcased in a concert this weekend – Cantabile, Kantorei and Chapel Choir – each of which proved that they could be flagship ensembles at another college in the country. The Three Choirs Concert performed on Oct. 7 was stupendous. Led by Michael Culloton, associate professorContinue Reading
My favorite part of homecoming has always been the homecoming concert. This concert brings together the three flagship ensembles of our music program and it reminds many alumni of the band, orchestra, and choir programs what it was like to be performing in Memorial Auditorium. The concert on Saturday, Sept.Continue Reading
Wyatt Steinke went from the practice rooms and rehearsal halls of Hvidsten Hall of Music to his own office as the new Manager of Choral Activities here at Concordia. Steinke graduated in 2017 as a vocal music education major. While he was a student, he was very involved in theContinue Reading
The music department at Concordia College will present the Three Choirs Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 13, in the Centrum, Knutson Campus Center. The choirs will perform a variety of music including “Holy is the Lord” by Jeffrey Ames, “Agnus Dei” by Vassili Kalinnikov, and “Kyrie Eleison” by HenkContinue Reading
Dr. René Clausen, fresh out his year-long sabbatical, will be premiering several compositions at this year’s Concordia Christmas Concert. One premiere will be performed by the Concordia Orchestra as a prelude. An old German carol, “Fantasia on In Dulci Jubilo,” was the basis of the piece. “A lot of peopleContinue Reading
Concordia’s Christmas concerts are known far and wide, but they would not be the same without the familiar voices that narrate the performances. “The two narrators that they have are amazing,” said Katie Heyer, a freshman this year who has attended the concert several times in past years and willContinue Reading
Coming off choir tour, I’m tired as hell. My voice is ragged and my school work lagged (ha). It was a great two weeks, but I felt every day of it. Living out of a suitcase and sleeping on a bus with my face smeared across the window can onlyContinue Reading
Michael Smith reflects on his career as he prepares for his last tour In D. Michael Smith’s last year of directing choir, he had the chance to direct The Concordia Choir in his hometown of Brainerd and reflect on his career on the eve of their national choir tour. AfterContinue Reading
The annual Christmas Concert supplies the Christmas spirit all year for the music department. However, there are many other departments involved in the planning process. “I feel fortunate there are so many good people and good departments on campus to assist with planning,” said Gordon Moe, manager and promoter ofContinue Reading