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VCSU Opera Ensemble Performs Sunday, April 27

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 …

Joe Wright ’17

Name: Joe Wright ’17 Current Residence: West Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Professional Communications, music minor What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I am the owner of Wright Foot, a viral social media sock brand that specializes in puns, such as “Otter Space” “Fork Lift” and “Couch Potato.” What first interested you in …

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

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 …

Grace Mueller

Grace Mueller is getting ready for her future in writing through an internship here in Valley City. Mueller is excited to work on projects and learn skills that she can take with her on her next journey after graduation. Hometown: Wimbledon, N.D. Year: Senior Major/Minor: English with a music minor Activities on campus: President of …

Dr. Katrina Clements performing faculty recital Feb. 28

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, …

VCSU Music hosting 23rd annual ND Intercollegiate Band

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 …

VCSU Music presents holiday concerts Dec. 12-13

The Valley City State University music department presents a pair of concerts in Valley City on Dec. 12-13, featuring various groups and holiday classics. Christmas at St. Cate’s is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, and the VCSU Holiday Showcase is Friday, Dec. 13. After a one-year hiatus, VCSU Music returns to St. Catherine’s Church in …

Alexis Busch

Alexis Busch is a senior whose love and passion for music has driven her to inspire young minds as an educator. She stays involved in the VCSU music department and even juggles school work and a full time job as a music teacher at St. Catherine’s School here in Valley City.  Name: Alexis Busch Hometown: Barney, N.D. …

Elizabeth Gazeley to perform senior voice recital

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 …

VCSU Music hosting 3 concerts Oct. 20-27

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University will host a trio of concerts at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts over the next two weeks. The upcoming events include the large Fall Choral Concert featuring dozens of VCSU students, the Ployhar Honor Band that includes 92 area high school students, and the …