Music program sets spring schedule

Dr. Brooks Hafey performs the third in a series of 14 Beethoven piano sonatas
Dr. Brooks Hafey performs the third in a series of 14 Beethoven piano sonatas recitals Oct. 5, 2020, in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. (Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)

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CHADRON – The Chadron State College Music Department has scheduled 13 events for the spring semester. All events are free and open to the public, however, attendees are required to adhere to CSC’s Face Covering Policy and maintain social distancing. Live streaming is also available at csc.edu/live.

Guest pianist Dr. Alessandra Feris, assistant professor at the University of South Dakota, opens the semester Friday by playing Beethoven’s last three piano sonatas at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.

The High Plains Band and Choir performs Tuesday at 5 p.m., in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. The performance will feature the Honor Band, Honor Choir, Guitar Ensemble, and Keyboard Ensemble.

Dr. Brendan Kinsella's previously scheduled performance for Feb. 7 will be rescheduled to a later date.

On Friday, Feb. 19, CSC’s Dr. Brooks Hafey will perform additional piano sonatas of Beethoven in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium at 7 p.m.

CSC’s music faculty will perform a recital Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.

Dr. Symeon Waseen of Black Hills State University will perform several Beethoven piano sonatas March 20 at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.

The regional jazz band, directed by CSC Professor of Music Dr. Michael Stephens, will perform March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

An honors recital featuring the Music Program’s outstanding students will take place March 27 at 3 p.m. in the Sandoz Center Chicoine Atrium.

CSC’s Percussion ensemble, led by Dr. Rick Puzzo, will perform March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

The Wind Symphony and Community Band, led by Dr. John Wojcik, will perform April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

The CSC Concert Choir and Community Choir, led by Dr. Joel Schreuder, will perform April 11 at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

Finally, April 13 at 7 p.m., CSC’s Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz ensembles, let by Stephens and Schreuder, will perform in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

—Abigail Swanson, College Relations

-Abigail Swanson, College Relations

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