Year: 2018
Tales from Abroad – Sydney Hedberg
In January 2018, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra embarked on a sixteen-day life-changing tour to Sweden and Norway. Six concerts were performed on this tour, allowing the ensemble to share its music throughout the Swedish cities of Stockholm, Uppsala, Falun and Karlstad, as well as the Norwegian cities of Oslo and Bergen. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra has toured every year since 1881, standing as the oldest … Continue reading Tales from Abroad – Sydney Hedberg
GWO comes home after International Tour
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. James Patrick Miller, returned from its tour of Sweden and Norway and presented their concert – “Children: Our Hope for the Future” on February 17 to a packed Bjorling Recital Hall. The concert featured works by Andrew Boysen, Jr., Percy Grainger, and David Maslanka which were “performed to great appreciation by our audiences” Miller said. The … Continue reading GWO comes home after International Tour
Gustavus Choir Performs Home Concert
The Gustavus Choir represent the characteristics that true Gusties hold dear; those of excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. But like any extraordinary choir, The Gustavus Choir defines itself as more than the connotations of its college. In the realm of musicianship, it means passion, artistry, and grit. One of many Gustavus ensembles that manages to bridge the gap between music and soul. The 2018 … Continue reading Gustavus Choir Performs Home Concert
Gustie of the Week – Claire Dirnberger
Claire Dirnberger is a highly involved and passionate junior at Gustavus. While her college search was a stressful process of touring schools up until the winter of her senior year, she quickly fell in love with the small school atmosphere Gustavus had to offer. “I was attracted to the many organizations the school offered and the friendliness of the campus” and knew Gustavus offered her … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Claire Dirnberger