Organ concert brings multiple generations to the bench
One of the highlights of Concordia's 2008 Homecoming, Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend was the alumni organ concert on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5. (Audio available.) [
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New Steinway piano unveiled
The music department at Concordia is enlarging its instrument collection with the addition of a 7-foot Steinway Grand Piano. In order to celebrate, a dedicatory recital was held in the Music Center Recital Hall on Sunday, Sept. 28. [
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Concordia dedicates organ with pair of concerts
Concordia dedicated its new organ over the weekend, revealing the special character of the instrument's sound and acknowleding the rich history of organ pedagogy and composition at the university. [
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Pfoltner awarded fellowship
Dr. Brian Pfoltner, adjunct professor of music at Concordia, has been recognized by the Nebraska Arts Council's 2008 Individual Artist Fellowship program as a Distinguished Artist. The award comes with a $5,000 fellowship. [
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Jazz groups deliver 'Jazz from the Prairie'
Concordia's Jazz Ensemble and the Vocal Jazz Choir embarked on a regional tour in Nebraska and Missouri May 12-16. They performed at six school assemblies and held a concert at The Sheldon in St. Louis, Mo. [
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Casavant Frères delivers Opus 3868
It took a semi-truck to deliver Concordia's newest musical instrument April 22. The organ, constructed by Casavant Frères in Quebec, was unloaded into the recently renovated recital hall in the Music Center on Concordia's campus. [
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The University A Cappella Choir concludes tour
In March the University A Cappella Choir toured the upper Midwest, presenting concerts and giving assemblies and clinics at area churches and schools. The concert program Included works by J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Gabriel Faure, Paul Manz, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg, Eric Whitacre, Moses Hogan, William L. Dawson and others. [
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Schultz slated as director of bands and Wind Ensemble conductor beginning in fall 2008
Concordia University, Nebraska has announced the appointment of Assistant Professor Andrew Schultz as conductor of the University Wind Ensemble and director of bands. [
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Concordia Singers give weekend concerts
The Concordia Singers gave a concert in Iowa on Saturday and returned to perform at St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward on Sunday evening, March 2. [
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Chamber Choir tours Southwest
Concordia's Chamber Choir recently completed its tour of Arizona and Nevada. From Feb. 7-11 the choir gave concerts at churches, participated in worship services and performed for school ... [
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'In Thy Sweet Humility' CD released
Concordia’s Department of Music has released its latest CD from the University A Cappella Choir, “In Thy Sweet Humility: A Concordia Christmas.” The disc features familiar carols, anthems and hymns based on the Advent and Nativity of Jesus Christ gathered from the past five years of the annual Christmas at Concordia concert. [
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