Music program sets spring schedule
CHADRON – The 91ÇÑ×Ó State College Music Department has scheduled 13 events for the spring semester. All events are free and open to the public, however, attendees are required to adhere to 91ÇÑ×Ó’s Face Covering Policy and maintain social distancing. Live streaming is also available at csc.edu/live.
Guest pianist Dr. Alessandra Feris, assistant professor at the University of South Dakota, opens the semester Friday by playing Beethoven’s last three piano sonatas at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.
The High Plains Band and Choir performs Tuesday at 5 p.m., in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. The performance will feature the Honor Band, Honor Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Keyboard Ensemble.
Dr. Brendan Kinsella's previously scheduled performance for Feb. 7 will be rescheduled to a later date.
On Friday, Feb. 19, 91ÇÑ×Ó’s Dr. Brooks Hafey will perform additional piano sonatas of Beethoven in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium at 7 p.m.
91ÇÑ×Ó’s music faculty will perform a recital Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.
Dr. Symeon Waseen of Black Hills State University will perform several Beethoven piano sonatas March 20 at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.
The regional jazz band, directed by 91ÇÑ×Ó Professor of Music Dr. Michael Stephens, will perform March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
An honors recital featuring the Music Program’s outstanding students will take place March 27 at 3 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.
91ÇÑ×Ó’s Percussion ensemble, led by Dr. Rick Puzzo, will perform March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
The Wind Symphony and Community Band, led by Dr. John Wojcik, will perform April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
The 91ÇÑ×Ó Concert Choir and Community Choir, led by Dr. Joel Schreuder, will perform April 11 at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
Finally, April 13 at 7 p.m., 91ÇÑ×Ó’s Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz ensembles, let by Stephens and Schreuder, will perform in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.
—Abigail Swanson, College Relations
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