Mimes depict one of the earliest forms of self-expression with this theatrical medium being traced back all the way to ancient Greece. Miming or pantomiming is when a person tells a story through acting things out, bodily motions and typically no elements of speech. Bill Bowers is a primarily self-taught world-renowned mime artist who came…
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Becoming a Percussion Prodigy: Andy Kocher’s Journey
Andy Kocher is a fourth-year percussionist who performed Keiko Abe’s Prism Rhapsody for the Concordia Band’s spring tour. Kocher stumbled into the world of percussion in fifth grade where his teacher had him, and other students, trying musical instruments such as a trombone, saxophone, and percussion. However, Kocher was not given that choice after…
The 502s Headlining Cornstock; G.G. And the Groove Opening
MOORHEAD— On Friday, Feb. 22, student musical group “G.G. And the Groove” was chosen as the student opening act for Cornstock and The 502s was announced as the headlining act. Three student bands competed in the Campus Events Commission’s (CEC) annual “Battle of the Bands,” which decides the opener for Cornstock. This year’s competitors were…
The World Premiere of “The Three Bears” was “Just Right!” at Concordia College
Crowds gathered in the Francis Frazier Comstock theatre on Feb. 13-16 to watch a spin on a classic tale in “The Three Bears” by Jonathan Stinson presented by the Concordia College Opera, Music, and Theatre Departments. For the first time, an opera was performed on the Main Stage instead of the Centrum. To make this…
“The Three Bears”- Music and Theatre Art departments colla-bear-ate on opera production
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…
“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…