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VCSU Music presents “House of Life” on March 28

Tuesday March 25, 2025

The Valley City State University Department of Music presents House of Life, a faculty recital on Friday, March 28. This recital features the music of Johannes Brahms and Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by Dr. Stephen Cunningham, bass-baritone and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano. House of Life showcases classical art song with two important song cycles from the Romantic period. Vaughan Williams' "House of Life" with poetry by ...

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VCSU Music presents “Love and Loss” choral concert March 7

Tuesday March 4, 2025

The VCSU Music Department presents the Love and Loss choral concert Friday, March 7, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. The moving program explores the depths of love and loss, featuring pieces like “When I Fall in Love”, “Vive L’Amour”, and “Cry Me a River”. The concert includes performances by the VCSU Concert Choir and the VCSU ...

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Dr. Katrina Clements performing faculty recital Feb. 28

Wednesday February 19, 2025

VCSU Departments of Music and Art Collaborate on Echoes & Elements: A Faculty Recital by Dr. Katrina Clements The Valley City State University Music Department is proud to present Echoes & Elements, a solo faculty recital by Dr. Katrina Clements, assistant professor of woodwinds. The recital features collaboration with Angela Mircsov, associate professor of art, and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano. ...

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VCSU Music hosting 23rd annual ND Intercollegiate Band

Wednesday February 12, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University hosts the 2025 North Dakota Intercollegiate Band on February 22, bringing together 87 college students from across the state. Eight different North Dakota institutions are represented in the band, which is directed by Dr. Mary K. Schneider, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University. The two-day event begins ...

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Music Department hosting recital by guest pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro

Thursday February 6, 2025

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – The Valley City State University music department is hosting concert pianist Helber Fernandes Ribeiro for a free public recital on Thursday, Feb. 13. The show begins at 7 p.m. inside the performance hall at VCSU’s Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Ribeiro captivates audiences with his nuanced interpretations and expressive artistry. A native of Brazil, ...

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Elizabeth Gazeley to perform senior voice recital

Tuesday November 19, 2024

The VCSU Music Department hosts the senior recital of Valley City native Elizabeth Gazeley on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. Gazeley, mezzo-soprano, performs her vocal recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday inside the main performance hall at the Center for the Arts. The recital is free and open to the public. A reception will ...

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VCSU Music Faculty Showcase performance set for Sept. 13

Thursday September 12, 2024

Valley City State University is thrilled to present an evening of captivating performances by its esteemed music faculty in the 2024 Fall Music Faculty Showcase. The showcase will take place on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Performance Hall on the VCSU campus. Attendees can look forward to an eclectic program, ...

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VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert Features Multiple Ensembles

Monday November 20, 2023

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Band and other instrumental ensembles will present a fall instrumental concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. The concert will include a Woodwind Trio, Saxophone Trio, Brass Trio, ...

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Teaching more than music through Music Education

Friday April 21, 2023

Pursuing a music degree requires artistic talent and skills in math, science, languages and artistic expression. Hear from alumni and future teachers how their musical education at VCSU prepared them for success in the classroom and beyond. Tedi Dimmer remembers the day her life's trajectory changed. The clarinet player from West Fargo, N.D., was sitting in band when she had ...

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VCSU to Host Choral & Solo Song Festival

Monday January 30, 2023

Choral and Solo Song Festival held at the brand-new Center for the Arts March 3 & 4, 2023 High school vocalists are invited to join the Music Department at VCSU for a festival designed to prepare students for Solo and Ensemble Contests. The festival will provide high school students with the opportunity to work on solo repertoire through lessons and ...

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