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January 2018
MLC Lyceum – Tonic Sol-fa
Tonic Sol-fa began in Central Minnesota and includes lead vocalist Shaun Johnson, tenor and vocal percussionist, Greg Bannwarth, and bass, Jared Dove. Together the group reached national prominence with appearances on NBC’s Today Show and in Newsweek magazine. Along the way, they shared the stage with a number of recognizable performers including Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy and Lonestar, and were recently part of Garrison Keillor’s 30th Anniversary celebration of A Prairie Home Companion. They have been favorites of MLC audiences…
Find out more »February 2018
Winter Play: The Crucible
The MLC Forum presents their winter play, The Crucible, Thursday, February 8, at 6:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday, February 9-10, at 7:30 pm. No one thought that a group of young girls could do so much damage. In 1692 Salem Massachusetts, however, the word of a few children can send you to court or even the gallows. When witch fever begins to sweep the town, it seems as though no one is safe from hanging. John Procter speaks out…
Find out more »Wind Symphony Concert
The Martin Luther College Wind Symphony will present Foundation: A Sacred Concert for Wind Band on Sunday, February 11, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the Christ. Works on the program include Suite from All-Night Vigil (Vespers) by Sergei Rachmaninoff; Festive Adorations by Vaclav Nelhybel; and Between the Two Rivers, a theme and variations of Luther’s great Reformation hymn “A Mighty Fortress.” The concert will feature the regional premiere of Foundation, a new work by David Gillingham based on the hymn tune for “How Firm a Foundation.” Please join us for these…
Find out more »Summit Avenue Music Series Concert
SAMS invites you to attend its second concert on Sunday, February 18, 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Christ at Martin Luther College (1995 Luther Ct), New Ulm, Minnesota. This concert features the Bekesh Trio along with violinist Peter McGuire. The Bekesh Trio is comprised of pianist Dr. Bethel Balge, violinist Kenneth Freed and cellist Sharon Mautner-Rodgers. Winner of the Louis B. Sudler Prize in the Arts, Bethel Balge has performed in Germany, Russia, Portugal, and the United States. It was at the Alte…
Find out more »March 2018
Lutheran Ceili Orchestra Concert
The Lutheran Ceili Orchestra was formed at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Traditionally it assembled there for an all-Irish service every March, around St. Patrick’s Sunday, to encourage awareness of the history of the Christian faith in ancient Ireland, as well as to introduce the rich Celtic tradition of fantastic hymns and riveting music. We are delighted to have them give a concert here at MLC on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day.
Find out more »Kathy Wurster Recital
Martin Luther College voice instructor, Kathy Wurster, will perform a voice recital entitled “Songs I Love by American Composers” on Saturday, March 17, at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of the Christ. The recital includes music by Heggie, Rorem, Lauridesen, Witacre, Kerrigan & Lowdermlk and more. Bonnie Jorgensen will accompany on the piano.
Find out more »April 2018
Seminary Chorus Concert
The Seminary Chorus, a 43-voice choir composed of men studying for the pastoral ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI, will present a sacred concert at Martin Luther College Saturday, April 7, at 7:30 pm. The choir presents hymns and anthems in traditional and contemporary styles, accompanied by a variety of musical instruments, and includes congregation participation. The Chorus will appear at WELS churches in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and Alberta, Canada, on its 2018 spring tour.
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