Theatre NDSU presents Fun Home
October 08, 2019
Fargo, N.D. -Fargo, N.D. – Theatre NDSU, the production company at North Dakota State University, presents “Fun Home” on October 17-19 and October 23-26. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Walsh Studio Theatre in Askanase Hall. Music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and based off the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel.
Thursday, October 24th is LGBTQ night and we are offering discount ticket prices of $5 with the discount code PRIDE.
Young Alison grew up playing with her siblings in their family’s funeral home. Now, adult Alison relives her past in hopes of unlocking the truth about her father’s unexpected death. Fun Home, a Tony Award-winning musical, is a unique, intimate exploration of sexuality, identity, and family.
Please note this production contains adult content related to sexuality, as well as content regarding violence and self-harm that may be a trigger for some audience members.
Tickets for the show are $10 for students, $15 for seniors and $20 for adults. Tickets are available through the NDSU Box Office at (701) 231-7969 or online at ndsu.showare.com
NDSU Students can get their FREE ticket by calling or visiting the Performing Arts Box Office.
Photo Credit: Justin Eiler, NDSU Photographer
Performance Location: Walsh Studio Theatre is located in Askanase Hall on the corner 12th Avenue North and Albrecht Blvd.
North Dakota premiere of Joceyln Hagen’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci.
October 07, 2019
Fargo, N.D. – NDSU Challey School of Music is proud to present the North Dakota premiere of Minnesota composer Joceyln Hagen’s concert piece, The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, at Festival Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19th at 7:30 PM.
Performed with the NDSU Concert Choir and orchestra, the work will be led by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Jo Ann Miller. Video projections featuring excerpts from the notebooks will be integrated into the musical performance using a new music/video synchronization technology created by Minneapolis-based Ion Concert Media, which will make its debut with these premieres.
Jocelyn Hagen composes music that has been described as “simply magical” (Fanfare Magazine) and “dramatic and deeply moving” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis/St. Paul). She is a pioneer in the field of composition, pushing the expectations of musicians and audiences with large-scale multimedia works, electro-acoustic music, dance, opera, and publishing. Her first forays into composition were via songwriting, still very evident in her work. The majority of her compositions are for the voice: solo, chamber and choral. Her melodic music is rhythmically driven and texturally complex, rich in color and deeply heartfelt.
NDSU Trumpet Festival featuring Ashley Hall
September 12, 2019
Fargo, N.D. – Join Dr. Jeremy Brekke and the NDSU trumpets for an evening working with Ashley Hall on Monday, Sept. 30 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
Workshops and Clinics are open to all trumpet players. Bring your trumpet to work with Ashley as a group and to perform in a mass trumpet ensemble. Pizza will be provided.
Ashley Hall is an internationally renowned trumpet soloist, chamber, musician, clinician, and coach. From small rural villages in the developing world to grand concert halls, both personally and professionally Ashley has engaged in her passion for building community and inviting people into the experience of music as a tool for connection.
All events are free and open to the public. | NDSU Reineke Fine Arts Center
–Listen to Ashley Hall perform at her Guest Artist Recital | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 6:00 p.m.
Single Reed Day
September 10, 2019
Fargo, N.D. Inviting all clarinet and saxophone enthusiasts (students, teachers, amateurs to professionals) to a day filled with single-reed fun!
Clarinet and Saxophone choirs | Masterclasses | Door prizes | Special topics | Jam sessions
Topics for clarinetists and saxophonists of all ages!
Featuring Guest Artist Recital | 7:30 pm
Suzanne Tirk, clarinet
Associate Professor
University of Oklahoma
Monty Cole, saxophone
Associate Professor
Mercer UniversityCassie Keogh, clarinet
Assistant Professor
North Dakota State University
Matthew Patnode, saxophone
Professor
North Dakota State University
All events are free and open to the public. | NDSU Reineke Fine Arts Center
The NDSU Wind Symphony’s “Performance of a Lifetime”
June 5, 2019
Fargo, N.D. – The NDSU Wind Symphony, led by Professor Warren Olfert, embarked on a tour of Eastern Europe, visiting and performing in Budai Vigadó (Hungarian Heritage House) in Budapest, the Slovak Radio Hall in Bratislava, and culminating with a prestigious performance in the Spanish Hall in the Prague Castle to a sold-out audience of over 600 dignitaries. The group was the first American ensemble to ever perform in the Spanish Hall. Over 65 students, faculty, chaperones, and alumni participated in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
In the Fall of 2017 on campus, the NDSU Wind Symphony had the opportunity to work with Colonel Václav Blahunek, conductor of the Prague Castle Guard and Czech Symphonic Police Band. It was through this experience, and the impression made upon Col. Blahunek, that the NDSU Wind Symphony was invited by The Ministry of Culture for the Czech Republic to perform with the Czech Police Symphonic Police Band in the Spanish Hall in the New Royal Palace of Prague Castle. The Spanish Hall is rarely used and only for special events of the state. After the concert, Colonel Blahunek expressed, “I enjoyed your concert so much! The program for the concert was something I have never experienced with any American Symphonic Band; you led listeners with a strong musical sense. Your interpretation was fantastic!”.
Director Olfert explained that this was the first overseas trip for the concert band, “exceeded all of my expectations, and really was one of the great experiences for the students and me. I’m so proud of the students and excited that we were able to see this tour come to pass.”
NDSU President Dean Bresciani traveled to Prague for this prestigious event and had the opportunity to tour the Prague Castle prior to the performance. During the tour, he and his group inquired about viewing the Spanish Hall and their guide explained to them that it was locked and rarely used other than for events of state. They let their surprised guide know that they’d be attending a concert in the hall the following night, and were looking forward to being in such a renowned space.
Having the opportunity to travel and perform abroad for student clarinetist Lauren Anne Sampson was “such a surreal experience” and “was one of the most rewarding experiences I will ever have throughout my college career”.
Graduate student hornist Matthew Winarski expressed that “performing with the NDSU Wind Symphony in the Prague Castle was something I am not going to forget anytime soon. Playing in front of dignitaries, government officials, and people of the Czech Republic was thrilling. The Prague Castle is a beautiful, ancient building with a rich history. It was truly a great honor to perform in the Spanish Hall—a room reserved for official guests of the Czech Republic”.
The North Dakota State University Wind Symphony is the premier collegiate wind band at NDSU and is known for its excellence and innovative programming throughout the region. Students who participate experience the highest quality of music literature. Comprised of both Music Majors and Non-Majors, musicians of the NDSU Wind Symphony come from a wide array of NDSU academic disciplines. Under the direction of Dr. Warren Olfert, students work tirelessly from practice room to the concert hall to create musical artistry for audiences across the Midwest and the nation.
NDSU Adjunct Faculty performs at retirement gala in Iowa
May 8, 2019
Fargo, N.D. NDSU Challey School of Music is pleased to announce the participation in a retirement gala concert on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Floyd Flute Family Celebration honored Dr. Angeleita Floyd’s retirement and her 33 years of dedicated service at the University of Northern Iowa.
North Dakota State University Adjunct Professor Jenny Poehls performed alongside 64 former and current students. Jenny received her Master of Music in flute performance from UNI in 2008. The performance featured two new pieces commissioned in honor of Dr. Floyd.
Littles Art Day
Saturday, May 11, 2019
April 4, 2019
Fargo, N.D. Theatre NDSU is partnering with Plains Art Museum, Gasper’s School of Dance, Kindermusik, and the Fargo Pubic Library to create Fargo’s first arts festival geared towards children ages 5 and under.Enjoy a day full of art activities, including dance, music, visual art, and theatre for your little ones. See North Dakota’s first plays specifically created for audiences ages 5 and under and explore interactive stations focused on dance, music, story-time, and art projects. Join Plains Art Museum, Children’s Theatre NDSU, Gasper’s School of Dance, Kindermusik, and the Fargo Public Library for innovative arts programs built specifically for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Call the box office to reserve your tickets for the plays at 701.231.7969
$5 Adults and children | Other activities are free
SCHEDULE:
Morning Session
9:00-9:30am: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
9:30/9:45am: The Ugly Duckling- 3rd Floor Atrium
10:15-10:45am: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
10:45/11:00am: The Ugly Duckling – 3rd Floor Atrium
11:30-12:00pm: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
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Afternoon Session
1:00-1:30pm: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
1:30/1:45pm: A Jaguar’s Tale- 3rd Floor Atrium
2:15-2:45pm: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
2:45/3:00pm: A Jaguar’s Tale – 3rd Floor Atrium
3:30-4:00pm: Drop in art studio – 2nd Floor Gallery
Dance Class, Storytime, and Music – 1st Floor Atrium
The NDSU Wind Symphony travels to Prague in May 2019
April 2, 2019
Fargo, N.D. In the Spring of 2019, the NDSU Wind Symphony will fly over 4,500 miles to Prague, Czech Republic to embark on a tour of Eastern Europe. This tour will feature performances across Eastern Europe including the MOM Culture Institute in Budapest, the Slovak Radio Hall in Bratislava, and the Spanish Hall in the Prague Castle.
In the Fall of 2017 on campus, the NDSU Wind Symphony had the opportunity to work with Colonel Václav Blahunek, conductor of the Prague Castle Guard and Czech Symphonic Police Band. It was through this experience, and the impression made upon Col. Blahunek, that the NDSU Wind Symphony received an invitation from The Ministry of Culture for the Czech Republic to perform with the Czech Police Symphonic Police Band in the Spanish Hall in the New Royal Palace of Prague Castle.
The North Dakota State University Wind Symphony is the premier collegiate wind band performing group in the state of North Dakota. Students who participate experience the highest quality of music literature. Comprised of both Music Majors and Non-Majors, the members of the NDSU Wind Symphony come from a wide array of backgrounds and disciplines. Under the direction of Dr. Warren Olfert, students work tirelessly from practice room to the concert hall to create musical artistry for audiences across the Midwest and the Nation. Now they would like to bring that high level of excellence to the other side of the world.
NDSU Concert Choir announces 2019 Spring Tour
February 13, 2019
Fargo, N.D. – The NDSU Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers present the 2019 Spring Tour concert series in March, featuring dynamic choral works that include music by composers Hanson, Monteverdi, Fissinger, Elgar, and many more. The program also features a new work, “Mother Goose Gems”, by the composer Stephen Shewan , winner of the 2018 Fissinger Choral Composition Prize.
The Concert Choir, directed by Jo Ann Miller and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Michael Weber, will perform in Grand Forks, ND; St. Michael, MN; St. Paul, MN; and Mahtomedi, MN, culminating in their home concert on March 17th at 4:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Fargo.
Friday | March 8 | 7:00 p.m.
Red River High School auditorium
2211 17th Ave. S., Grand Forks, ND
Joint concert with Red River Concert Choir
Brad Sherwood, director
*Reception to follow
Saturday | March 9 | 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael Catholic Church
11300 Frankfurt Parkway NE | St. Michael, MN
Joint Concert with St. Michael-Albertville Concert
Choir Joseph Osowski, conductor
*Reception to follow
Sunday | March 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
285 Dale St. N., St. Paul, MN
Monday | March 11 | 7:30 p.m
St. Andrews Church 2267
900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi, MN
Sunday, March 17 | 4 p.m.*
Peace Lutheran Church | 1011 12th Ave. N. | Fargo, ND
*Tickets for the Sunday concert are available at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, and free for NDSU students with I.D.
About the NDSU Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers
The NDSU Concert Choir has a distinguished tradition of performing eminent choral literature at the highest level of artistry. Under Jo Ann Miller’s direction, the choir has performed at state, regional and national music conferences, including eight North Central American Choral Directors Association conferences and the association’s national conference in San Antonio, Texas.
The Concert Choir rehearses daily and performs several concerts each year on campus and during annual spring tours. The choir performs regularly with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony and tours overseas every three years. Most recently, the choir toured Croatia and Italy in 2012, Iceland and Scotland in 2015, and Germany and Denmark in May of 2018. The choir received the first place gold medal at the International Choral Competition in Zadar, Croatia, during the 2012 tour.
The NDSU Madrigal Singers is a highly selective ensemble that performs vocal chamber music from the Renaissance through the 21st century. Conducted by Michael Weber, the Madrigal Singers were invited to perform at the North Central American Choral Directors Association conference, and for numerous NDSU celebrations. They tour each spring with the NDSU Concert Choir.
North Dakota State University’s Challey School of Music
The NDSU Challey School of Music promotes high-quality teaching, artistic performance, outreach and scholarly excellence through its performances and degree programs. For more, visit www.ndsu.edu/performingarts.
Theatre NDSU presents Liminal: A Folktale
February 5, 2019
Fargo, N.D. Theatre NDSU, the production company at North Dakota State University, presents “Liminal: A Folktale” devised by the ensemble and directed by Marc Devine, Assistant Professor of Movement, on February 14-16th, and February 20-23rd. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Walsh Studio Theatre in Askanase Hall.
This performance re-imagines the heroine’s journey from the fairytale, East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Rose forms a kinship with a White Bear, only to discover he is a cursed prince who is a bear by day and a prince by night. Upon learning his identity, the prince is banished to a remote castle. Rose sets off on a journey to rescue to the prince, and in the process must free the cardinal winds: East, West, South and North.
A performance for mature audiences, this thought-provoking theatre experience weaves together movement, abstract story-telling, and themes of feminism and human existence. This visually engaging new work mixes multi-media, folksong, fairytale, dance, and theatre to inventively tell the story of LIMINAL: a (re-imagined) folktale.