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VCSU Hosting Recital by Norwegian Concert Pianist Oda Voltersvik

Tuesday March 24, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Valley City State University Music is thrilled to be featuring Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik in a piano recital at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. This program – “Grieg in Dialogue” – will present music by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) corresponding with works by composers active within ...

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Experience the Vibrant Sounds of Brazil in Special Lecture Recital at VCSU

Monday March 9, 2026

Photo: Dr. Thiago Ferreira will present a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, at VCSU. VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – The VCSU Department of Music invites audiences to experience a dynamic lecture recital on Tuesday, March 17, celebrating the music of acclaimed Brazilian composer Marlos Nobre (1939-2024). This special event highlights Nobre’s IV Northeastern Cycle, Op. 43, a powerful ...

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VCSU Music Hosting Concerts During Viking Voice Festival

Tuesday February 24, 2026

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Music Department will host two public concerts February 27-28 as part of the Viking Voice Festival, a two‑day event welcoming select vocalists from area high schools. Festival participants will take part in masterclasses, individual lessons and solo performance coaching with guest clinicians. All participants will perform at the concluding Festival Concert, ...

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Music Faculty Performing Feb. 5 Recital

Monday February 2, 2026

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University music faculty members will present a Faculty Recital on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert is free and open to the public, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Six VCSU music faculty members will perform a diverse program of instrumental and vocal works, ...

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VCSU Music performing Christmas Concert on Dec. 7

Tuesday November 25, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department invites the community to its Christmas Concert at VCSU on Sunday, December 7, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The concert begins at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The joyful event features the VCSU Concert Choir, Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble ...

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VCSU Music Welcomes Daryn Imani Nowlin for Guest Recital

Friday October 3, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department presents an evening recital by Daryn Imani Nowlin, mezzo-soprano, October 15 at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Nowlin is a rising professional in the music world and will be at VCSU for an afternoon masterclass followed by a free public recital at 7 p.m. Attendees can ...

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VCSU hosting 22nd Ployhar Honor Band

Wednesday September 10, 2025

UPDATE: The concert time has been changed to 5 p.m. VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting the 22nd annual Ployhar Honor Band, bringing together more than 90 high school students from across the region. The Ployhar Honor Band takes place Oct. 23-24 at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, culminating with ...

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VCSU Music Tour Kick-Off Concert is May 2

Monday April 28, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Ensembles from the Valley City State University Department of Music are going on tour in early May, performing nine concerts in North Dakota and South Dakota from May 2-9. The VCSU Music Tour begins with a kick-off concert on Friday, May 2, at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, and will culminate with a ...

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VCSU Opera Ensemble Performs Sunday, April 27

Monday April 21, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University Opera Ensemble is pleased to announce its spring concert, scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The performance takes place at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Cunningham, the Opera Ensemble will present a selection of pieces from renowned opera and musical ...

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Music Concerts set for April 4th and 8th at VCSU

Wednesday April 2, 2025

The Valley City State University Music Department is pleased to announce two upcoming concerts at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The Spring Instrumental Concert will take place on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m., and the  Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert is Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Both concerts are free of charge and open to the public. They will ...

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