Luther College

Recital: Joseph Johnson & Noah Bowers, voice
2025-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Joseph and Noah will give a joint recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 6 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Cathedral Choir Concert
2025-04-26 19:00 - 20:30
Cedar Falls High School
2701 W 27th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Mark Potvin, presents a program around the theme “In Which We Have Our Life and Breath,” offering musical reflections of nature and humanity. Cathedral Choir is a mixed voice ensemble consisting of members of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
No tickets are required; freewill donations will be collected to support the choir.
View the program for Cathedral Choir.

Recital: Alyssa Keller, voice
2025-04-26 19:30 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Alyssa will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:15 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Collegiate Chorale Concert
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:00
Christ Church Lutheran
3244 34th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Please join friends, family, and supporters of the Luther College Collegiate Chorale under the direction of Adrianna Tam during their spring tour. The ensemble of select sopranos and altos will present a musical perspective entitled “Meet Us Where We Are.” Bring your friends and join us for a beautiful concert!
No tickets are required; freewill donations will be collected to support the choir.
View the program for collegiate Chorale.

Senior Recital: Mya Ploor, flute
2025-04-26 20:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Mya will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 8:15 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Distinction in Accompanying Recital
2025-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Distinction in Accompanying Recital will occur in the Noble Recital Hall at 12:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Recital: Anishka Vogl, violin
2025-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Anishka will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Recital: Ethan Johnson , violin, and Kyle Pido, piano
2025-04-27 20:00 - 21:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Ethan and Kyle will give a joint recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 8 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Cathedral Choir Homecoming Concert
2025-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Cathedral Choir will perform their homecoming concert under the direction of Mark Potvin, around the theme “In Which We Have Our Life and Breath,” offering musical reflections of nature and humanity. Cathedral Choir is a mixed voice ensemble, consisting of members of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
Free and open to the public.
View the program for Cathedral Choir.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Collegiate Chorale Homecoming Concert
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Please join friends, family, and supporters of the Luther College Collegiate Chorale, under the direction of Adrianna Tam, for their homecoming concert. The ensemble of select sopranos and altos will present a musical perspective entitled “Meet Us Where We Are.” Bring your friends and join us for a beautiful concert!
Free and open to the public.
View the program for Collegiate Chorale.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Norskkor and Aurora Concert
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College choirs, Norskkor and Aurora, will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Philharmonia and Cello Choir Concert
2025-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Recital: Adam McDonald, bassoon
2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Adam will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Recital: Claudia Larson, double bass
2025-05-03 16:00 - 16:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Claudia will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Composition Studio Recital
2025-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Composition Studio will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Junior Recital: Jonas Haugland, trombone
2025-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Jonas will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 12 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

General Recital
2025-05-06 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
A general recital will be held in the Noble Recital Hall at 9:40 a.m.

Spring Opera: Tour de Farce
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Opera Theatre presents “Tour de Farce,” featuring scenes from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (Magic Flute) and Don Giovanni. An homage to early touring opera companies in the United States, with two different scenarios of what can go wrong when attempting to take opera ‘on the road!’

Directed by Andrew Whitfield, music directed by Nicholas Shaneyfelt. With the Luther College Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Baldwin. In the CFL Main Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available through the Luther College Ticket Office.
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Luther Symphonic Band Concert at Phelps Park
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Phelps Park, Decorah
The Luther College Symphonic Band will perform a concert at Phelps Park in Decorah at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. All are welcome!
Sponsored by Decorah Public Library

Spring Opera: Tour de Farce
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Opera Theatre presents “Tour de Farce,” featuring scenes from Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (Magic Flute) and Don Giovanni. An homage to early touring opera companies in the United States, with two different scenarios of what can go wrong when attempting to take opera ‘on the road!’

Directed by Andrew Whitfield, music directed by Nicholas Shaneyfelt. With the Luther College Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Baldwin. In the CFL Main Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Luther College Ticket Office.

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Luther Ringers Concert
2025-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Ringers will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 3 p.m..

Music Department Senior Project Showcase
2025-05-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall and Choir Room
The music senior project presentations will occur at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room and Noble Recital Hall.

Jazz Band on the CFL Front Steps
2025-05-15 12:45 - 14:15 | Center for Faith and Life, Front Steps
Come enjoy live music on the CFL front steps by Luther’s Jazz Band!

FMEA Ukepalooza 2025
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join us to celebrate our music education seniors headed out to student teach in the fall at a research poster session with refreshments, then cheer on our MUED 372 Modern Band at about 7:30 followed by a ukulele play-along with karaoke mic! Bring your ukulele or use one of ours. No experience necessary!

MUS 273 Final Exam Recital
2025-05-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
MUS 273 will perform their final recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Brudos Prize Recital: Erin Daniel
2025-05-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
Erin Daniel will perform the Brudos Prize Recital in the Nobel Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
watch the livestream on the Music department youtube channel

Friday Showcase Concert with Nordic Choir and Concert Band
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Friday Showcase Concert featuring Nordic Choir and Concert Band will take place in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra
2025-05-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 1:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Concert Band Tour – Kyoto, Japan
2025-06-01 04:00 - 05:30
The Luther College concert band will perform in a joint concert with Ryukoku University Symphonic Band at Kyoto City Ukyo Fureai Community Hall in Kyoto, Japan at 2:00 p.m. local time in Japan, which is 4:00 a.m. US central time.

Concert Band Tour – Nagoya, Japan
2025-06-02 04:00 - 05:30
The Luther College concert band will participate in a joint concert with Hikarigoaka Girls’ High School and CECIL at Okazaki Civic Hall in Nagoya, Japan at 2:00 p.m. local time in Japan, which is 4:00 a.m. US central time.

Concert Band Tour – Tokyo, Japan
2025-06-05 06:00 - 07:30
The Luther College concert band will participate in a school exchange concert at Iwakura High School in Tokyo, Japan at 4:00 p.m. local time in Japan, which is 6:00 a.m. US central time.

Concert Band Tour – Tokyo, Japan
2025-06-08 04:00 - 05:30
The Luther College concert band will perform a joint concert with Inagakuen Sogo High School at Pastoral Kazo (Saitama) in Tokyo, Japan at 2:00 p.m. local time in Japan, which is 4:00 a.m. US central time.

Concert Band Tour – Tokyo, Japan
2025-06-09 03:15 - 04:45
The Luther College concert band will perform a concert with Ichikawa High School in Tokyo, Japan at 1:15 p.m. local time in Japan, which is 3:15 a.m. US central time.

Dorian Middle School Summer Camp
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-21 | Luther College
Dorian Middle School Summer Camp will take place from June 15–21.

Middle School Dorian Summer Camp
2025-06-15 08:00 - 2025-06-21 17:00 | Luther College Campus

Dorian Middle School Small Ensemble Grand Concert
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Middle School Small Ensembles will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 1:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Middle School Large Ensemble Grand Concert
2025-06-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Middle School Large Ensembles will perform their Grand Concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 2:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian High School Summer Camp
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-28 | Luther College
Dorian High School Summer Camp will take place from June 22–28.

High School Dorian Summer Camp
2025-06-22 08:00 - 2025-06-28 17:00 | Luther College Campus

Dorian High School Small Ensemble Grand Concert
2025-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian High School Small Ensemble Grand Concert will occur in the Center for Faith and Life at 1:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian High School Large Ensemble Grand Concert
2025-06-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian High School Large Ensembles will perform their Grand Concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 2:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Orchestra Reunion for Alumni and Friends
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Luther College Campus
This July, Luther College will host a special event marking the end of an era. The first ever orchestra reunion for alumni and friends. A celebration of Luther College’s long-standing orchestra program. Dr. Daniel Baldwin will close his tenure with the orchestra as he prepares for retirement. We will be exploring Luther’s orchestral history through decades of music. We invite all alumni and friends to join this exciting reunion, which includes dinner, rehearsals, and conversation. Come to play if you can, or come for the community and reconnect with your friends and colleagues.
There will not be a Grand Concert performance with this event.
Learn more and view the schedule

Low Brass Reunion
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-26 | Center for Faith and Life
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Music Faculty Showcase Recital
2025-09-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Music Department faculty will perform a recital in the Center for Faith and Life. The recital will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Edwin Andereck Studio Alumni Recital
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Edwin Andereck Studio Alumni Recital will take place in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series: Camille Balleza, piano
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College Staff Collaborative Pianist Camille Balleza will perform a piano recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

CANCELLED - Faculty Artist Series: Deborah Gover, soprano
2025-09-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Deborah Gover will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

"Windows of Praise, Prayer, and Supplication," a Recital of Music for Organ and Trumpet
2025-09-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Carrie Groenewold and Richard Neckermann present “Windows of Praise, Prayer, and Supplication,” a recital of music for organ and trumpet.

Family Weekend Concert: Jazz Orchestra and Concert Band
2025-09-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Jazz Orchestra and Luther College Concert Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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Family Weekend Concert: Cathedral Choir | Collegiate Chorale | Symphonic Band | Norskkor | Aurora
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Cathedral Choir, Collegiate Chorale, Symphonic Band, Norskkor, and Aurora will perform in the Center for Faith and Life.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

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SAC Hop Soda Shoppe
2025-09-20 20:30 - 22:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Come cool off with free soda and ice cream at the SAC Hop Soda Shoppe during Family Weekend. Join us for another great year of music and dancing with live music by Luther’s Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band! Students and their families, faculty, and staff are all welcome.
Hosted by the the Student Activities Council (SAC)

Zane Larson ‘19, “Semper Fi, Do or Die”: Hegemonic Masculinity in the Musical Dogfight
2025-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall
This lecture focuses on the musical Dogfight (2012) by Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land composer-lyricist duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The musical is set in San Francisco during the midst of the Vietnam War and focuses on a group of marines who spend their last night before deployment causing havoc in the name of sadistic hypermasculine entertainment. Acts of violent misogyny from individual marines cause ingroup fighting that challenges their personal conceptions of what it means to “be a man” despite their adherence to traditional norms of American masculinity. The narrative of the musical thus translates Vietnam War era masculinity to modern audiences and utilizes the stage as a space for exploration of male gendered performance in musical theater. Using a broad range of methodologies to examine the lyrics, musical score, narrative, staging, costuming, critical reviews, and interviews, Zane Larson will construct the varied ways that masculinity is performed in this musical. He will argue that the presentation of the marines as a socially dominant whole is challenged by individual marines’ performances of masculinities that are not in accordance with masculinity norms. Furthermore, Larson will demonstrate how those who occupy the status of a non-socially dominant masculinity experience gender panic resulting in violent action by means of misogyny and homophobia. This violence occurs as those situated outside of the normative boundaries of masculinity attempt to reconstruct perceptions of their masculinity to fit societal expectations of American military service members in both Vietnam and contemporary eras.
Zane Larson is a PhD candidate in Musicology at the University of Iowa. He received his Bachelor’s in vocal performance with an education minor from Luther College ’19, and a Master’s in Music Theory from Florida State University. Zane’s primary research areas are musical theater, pop music, film music, and gender and sexuality studies. Zane has presented his research on musicals at CUNY’s Graduate Students in Music Conference, on Hyperpop at Harvard’s Graduate Music Forum, and on Leonard Bernstein at the National American Musicological Society meeting in Denver in 2023. Zane’s current publications include work on Women’s Clubs in Iowa and the musical A Strange Loop, which was nominated for the Society for Music Theory’s Public Facing Scholarship Award in 2024 and the American Musicological Society’s Philip Brett Award in 2025.

Panel about Graduate School in Music
2025-09-25 09:45 - 10:45 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Orchestra Room
If you are considering applying for graduate school in music this year or in the future, or if you want to hear about our panelists’ experiences as graduate students, please attend. Our panelists are recent or current graduate students in performance, musicology, music theory, and composition graduate programs. This is an informal Q and A session, so please come with questions.
The panel consists of Luther alum, Zane Larson ’19, who is a PhD Candidate in Musicology at University of Iowa, and holds a MA in Music Theory from Florida State University; Dr. Anoushka Divekar, Assistant Professor (Music), who holds a DM in Clarinet Literature and Performance from Indiana University, and a MM in Clarinet Performance from Texas Tech University; and Luther alum and Adjunct Professor (Music), Madeline Starck ’23, who holds a MM in Music Theory/Composition from University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
This is an in-person event and will not be live streamed.

That 1975 Concert
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Featuring songs by Glen Campbell, David Bowie, The Four Seasons and more! Performed by Luther students, faculty, staff and Decorah community members.
Free and open to all.

Faculty Artist Series: Xiao Hu, piano
2025-09-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Xiao Hu will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Night at Marty's
2025-10-03 20:30 - 22:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
Join SAC, Luther’s Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz Band for a fun night of music and dancing.
View the full homecoming schedule

Homecoming Worship
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Worship on campus as we celebrate Homecoming and the gift of the Luther community.
Music by Aurora, Norskkor, Collegiate Chorale, and Cathedral Choir
Alumni and guests are invited to sing in a pickup choir that will perform during service. Those interested in participating are welcome to meet for a brief rehearsal at 9:10 A.M. on Sunday in the CFL main hall. No attire requirements. Copies of the score “Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace,” by Mary McDonald will be available. For advanced preparation, you can review these learning tracks. Questions? Contact Dr. Mark Potvin.
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Homecoming Concert: Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Nordic Choir
2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Symphony Orchestra, Dennis Friesen-Carper, conductor
Concert Band, Cory Near, conductor
Nordic Choir, Andrew Last ’97, conductor
Presentations:
Weston H. Noble Award
Carlo A. Sperati Award
Hemp Family Prize for Orchestra Performance
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series: Mike James, guitar
2025-10-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Mike James will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

CANCELED-Faculty Artist Series: Miko Kominami, piano
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
This event has been canceled.
Luther College faculty member Miko Kominami will perform a recital at 4:00 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

CANCELED - Faculty Artist Series: Carla Hanson, Du bist wie eine Blume
2025-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
NOTICE: Carla Hanson has canceled her faculty artist recital set for October 12.
Faculty member Carla Hanson will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Violin Masterclass with Dawn Wohn
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Sperati Band Room

Faculty Artist Series: Luther College Piano Quartet with Dawn Wohn, violin
2025-10-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Piano Quartet will perform with violinist Dawn Wohn at 4:00 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Praised as having “a joyful sense of freedom, and a pure, unencumbered tone” by BBC Music Magazine, violinist Dawn Dongeun Wohn has performed in concert halls across five continents including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. She has appeared as a soloist for live-broadcast performances with orchestras such as the Korean Broadcasting Symphony and the Aspen Conducting Orchestra, The New York Sinfonietta, and Japan’s Telemann Ensemble. In addition, she has performed recitals across the world including Carnegie Weill Hall, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, and Jordan Hall.
Her debut solo album Perspectives, featuring works by female composers was featured by the New York Times, Spotify and Apple Music and was chosen as one of WQXR’s best albums of the year. Her recent release, Unbounded by Delos Music explores music by American women. Both albums have been featured on radio programs all over the world and have been noted for its “elegant and impassioned playing” (Classical Magazine), “warm, crystal-clear tone” (Whole note Magazine), “stunning and panache” (IAWN) and “committed, caring and lovely playing” (Fanfare).
As a musician with a wide range of styles and interests, Dawn often performs with new music ensembles and as guest concertmaster for orchestras in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall to Radio City Music Hall. Recent activities include a new commission by Jungsun Kang, performances of Mark Phillip’s Violin Power for violin and interactive electronics, and international tours with DJ Kid Koala and the Afiara Quartet as part of an interdisciplinary live show “Nufonia Must Fall”. As an active chamber musician, Dawn has been invited to perform at festivals such as International Musician’s Seminar Prussia Cove in England, The Banff Centre, Music@Menlo, and Aspen Music Festival. Notable collaborations include members of the Emerson, Miami and Tokyo String Quartets, as well as Colin Carr, Jason Vieaux and Roberto Plano.
Dawn began her violin studies at age 4 and trained at The Juilliard School’s Pre-College Division as a full scholarship student of the renowned pedagogue Dorothy DeLay. Further studies include an undergraduate degree from The Juilliard School, a Master of Music and Artist Diploma from Yale University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University where she studied with Philip Setzer of the Emerson Quartet, Soovin Kim and Gilbert Kalish.
Committed to teaching the next generation of violinists, she is currently on faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music and teaches at Rocky Ridge Music Festival during the summers. Previously, she held the position of Associate Professor of Violin at Ohio University’s School of Music as well as Associate Concertmaster of Harrisburg Symphony. As a guest artist she has presented and performed recitals at over 50 schools such as Oberlin, New England Conservatory, NYU, Ithaca College, Bowling Green State University and Kansas University. She has also been on faculty of festivals such as the Académie Anglicorde in France, International Music Festival of the Adriatic in Italy, and Festival de Febrero in Mexico.
Dawn performs on a 1732 Nicolo Gagliano violin and enjoys reading or spending time outdoors with her husband Jay, son Jasper and dog Wolfie (named after Mozart) when she is not performing or teaching. For more information on Dawn, please visit www.dawnplaysviolin.com
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Julia Weigle and Mari Mineck recital
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Julia Weigle senior voice and Mari Mineck junior trumpet recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Jaerv + The OK Factor
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Through folk-inspired songs that are fresh, playful, intricate and joyous, the Minneapolis-based string duo The OK Factor and Swedish quintet Jaerv will have audiences tapping their feet and smiling in their seats.
Learn more and purchase tickets
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Dorian Orchestra Invitational
2025-10-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Center for Faith and Life
Four outstanding high school orchestras will gather for a day of performance clinics. The day will also feature a performance by the Luther College String faculty and the OK Factor, and will be capped by a mass orchestra of 200+ string students performing works by Sibelius and Dello Joio. The high schools attending are Iowa City West High School, Cedar Falls High School, Valley High School, and La Crosse Central High School.

Silent Film with Guest Organist, Matthew Gender
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Guest organist Dr. Matthew Gender returns to Luther College to accompany a showing of the 1927 silent film The Cat and the Canary, starring Laura La Plante. The score for the classic film will be improvised on the Center for Faith and Life’s 49-stop Sipe pipe organ. Dr. Gender is the Director of Worship Arts at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota and has received prizes in the National Competition for Organ Improvisation (2016) and the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition (2017).
The program is free to the public, and costumes are welcomed and encouraged!

Hugh Spann and Eva Kraske recital
2025-11-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Hugh Spann jr. piano and Eva Kraske jr. voice recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jamie Anderson and Brynnen Stefan recital
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Jamie Anderson jr. voice and Brynnen Stefan jr. piano recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Concert Band Concert
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Concert Band Concert will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Karen Brunssen Master Class
2025-11-06 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Karen is an alumna currently teaching at Northwestern University. Especially for people considering grad school, this is a great opportunity to connect with a highly regarded teacher.

Jazz Band Concert
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Senior Recital: Tara Rajanesan, piano
2025-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Tara will give a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Keyboard Festival
2025-11-08 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music: Noble Recital Hall, Orchestra Room, Sperati Band Room, Choir Room
Visit the Dorian Keyboard Festival web page for more information:
Dorian Keyboard Festival

Eli Vorvick and Breah Hippler recital
2025-11-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Eli Vorvick jr. trombone and Breah Hippler, jr. trumpet recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Lorelei Ensemble
2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble delivers bold and inventive programs that champion the extraordinary range of the human voice. At turns eerie and hypnotic, razor-sharp and precise, resonant and dissonant, this riveting performance features a cinematic backdrop and a cautionary tale in the era of climate change.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

David Helbling senior recital
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
David Helbling senior full saxophone recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2025-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Guest Speaker Carol Krueger
2025-11-11 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room
Guest Speaker Carol Krueger will be presenting her talk “Developing the independent Musician” from 9:40am-10:50 am in the choir room. Recital attendance will be given.

General Recital
2025-11-11 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
A general recital will be held in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Brass Ensembles Concert
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life
The Luther College Low Brass Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, and Horn Ensemble will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life on Wednesday November 12 at 7:30 p.m. There may be inflatable sharks . . .
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphony Orchestra - Stillwater, Minnesota
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Attend a concert of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra on tour! Symphony Orchestra will perform at Trinity Lutheran Church (115 4th St N) in Stillwater, Minnesota, on Friday, November 14. No tickets are required; a freewill collection will be taken to help offset travel expenses. Conducted this year by Dennis Friesen-Carper, the ensemble will perform works by Adams, Gershwin, Puccini, and more.

Music Education and Students with Disabilities and/or Living in Poverty: A NAfME Virtual Symposium
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room
November 15th in the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music Choir room. 10am-3:30pm. Multiple attendance credits available.

Alex Van Surksum senior recital
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Alex Van Surksum senior full tuba recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphony Orchestra - St. Paul, Minnesota
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
Attend a concert of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra on tour! Symphony Orchestra will perform at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Ave S) in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, November 15. No tickets are required; a freewill collection will be taken to help offset travel expenses. Conducted this year by Dennis Friesen-Carper, the ensemble will perform works by Adams, Gershwin, Puccini, and more.

Zach Cummer and Rowan Jordahl recital
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Zach Cummer jr. trombone and Rowan Jordahl jr. voice recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphonic Band Concert
2025-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphony Orchestra Homecoming Concert
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther Symphony Orchestra will perform a homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Fall Opera Scenes
2025-11-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Fall Opera Scenes will occur in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Another performance will take place on Saturday, November 22 also at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Philharmonia and Cello Choir Concert
2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

MUS 273 final exam
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Final exam recital for MUS 273.

Cancelled - Anna Floden senior recital
2025-11-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Anna Floden senior flute recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Luis Galvez jr.recital
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luis Galvez jr. violin recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Orchestra Concert
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Jazz Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

General Recital
2025-12-02 09:40 - 10:40
General recital will be held at 9:40am in the NRH

Christmas at Luther Dress Rehearsal
2025-12-03 16:15 - 18:15 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
This is the final rehearsal before the official Christmas at Luther performances. It is open to the public, but please be aware that the program may be halted to tend to any aspect of production that may need attention.

Please be seated by 4 p.m.

Christmas at Luther Performance
2025-12-04 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

Music Senior Project Showcase
2025-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Choir Room and Orchestra Room
The music senior project presentations will occur at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir and Orchestra Rooms.

12th Annual Low Brass Christmas in the Union
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:00 | Dahl Centennial Union
Please join the 12th annual low brass in the Williams Lounge in the Dahl Centennial Union.

Music Ed Senior Project Showcase
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts
The Music Education senior project showcase will be held in the Center for the Arts in room 217 and the atrium from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dorian Vocal Festival
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-12 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
For more information on the Dorian Vocal Festival, please visit the Dorian Vocal Festival webpage.
Dorian Vocal Festival Webpage

Dorian Vocal Festival Concert
2026-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Vocal Festival concert featuring Luther’s Norskkor and Aurora choirs will occur in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Vocal Grand Concert
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Vocal Festival Grand Concert will be held at 5 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

J-term Opera Performance
2026-01-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The J-term Opera performance will take place in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Nordic Choir Tour
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-08

Dorian Orchestra Festival
2026-02-08 - 2026-02-09 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Orchestra Festival will take place on February 8 and 9. For more information, please visit the Dorian Orchestra Festival webpage.

Symphony Orchestra and String Faculty Concert
2026-02-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will perform a joint concert with the Luther College String Faculty in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 4:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Orchestra Festival Grand Concert
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Orchestra Festival will conclude with a Grand Concert in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 5:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Nordic Choir Tour Homecoming Concert
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Returning from their tour, Nordic Choir will perform their homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life on the campus of Luther College. No tickets are necessary; the performance is free and open to the public.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Catalyst Quartet
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Hailed by “The New York Times” as “invariably energetic and finely burnished,” the Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet is in wide demand around the world. Known for its unequaled unity and execution, the ensemble is equally committed to celebrating composers of color whose works have been overlooked by the traditional canon.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Faculty Artist Series: Andrew Whitfield, voice
2026-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Faculty member Andrew Whitfield will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series: Amy Nam, harp
2026-02-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Music faculty member Amy Nam will perform a harp recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series recital - Anoushka Divekar
2026-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Anoushka Divekar, clarinet professor with be having a Faculty Artist Series recital on February 20th.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Daniel Knapp jr. recital
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Daniel Knapp jr. voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Benefactor's Organ Recital
2026-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The recital is made possible by the William B. Kuhlman Endowment for Organ Performance and the Kathryn Ulvilden Moen Fund for Organ and Church Music.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Music in the Shape of a Pear: Steve Reich 90th Birthday Concert
2026-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall

Dorian Jazz Festival
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music

Tollef Currell recital
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Tollef Currell senior voice recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Get ready for a stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent. Relive classics like “Moon River,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” alongside incredible true stories about the superstar velvety voices who made them famous.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Dorian Band Festival
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-02 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
The Dorian Band Festival will take place on March 1 and 2. For more information, please visit the Dorian Band Festival webpage.

Jazz Orchestra and Concert Band Concert
2026-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Orchestra and Concert Band will perform a Dorian concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Band Festival Grand Concert
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Band Festival Grand Concert will take place at 5 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Amelia Ramirez senior recital
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Amelia Ramirez senior flute recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Grace Roscholt senior recital
2026-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Grace Roscholt senior violin recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Eva Stadtlander and Lenaea Walsh recital
2026-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Eva Stadtlander junior voice and Lenaea Walsh junior voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Karson Trujillo, Isaiah Kahl and Kieran Ulbee recital
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Karson Trujillo, Isaiah Kahl and Kieran Ulbee low brass recital.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

General Recital
2026-03-10 09:40 - 10:50, 2026-05-05 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
General recital in the NRH

Faculty Artist Series: Adrianna Tam, soprano
2026-03-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Adrianna Tam will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Quinn Kruckman and Nate Vaughn recital
2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Quinn Kruckman jr. voice and Nate Vaughn jr. voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series: Kacy Clopton, cello
2026-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Kacy Clopton will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Elizabeth Guy and Ombeni Goss recital
2026-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Elizabeth Guy jr. voice and Ombeni Goss jr. flute recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Ben Hilgers recital
2026-03-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Benjamin Hilgers senior voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Band in Marty's
2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s Cafe
The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in Marty’s Cafe at 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra Concert
2026-03-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Orchestra Tour
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00
Locations TBA

Jazz Orchestra Homecoming Concert
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Orchestra will perform their homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Guest Recital: Khasma Piano Duo
2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Khasma Piano Duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.

Masterclass: Khasma Piano Duo
2026-04-02 09:40 - 10:50 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Guest artists, the Khasma Piano Duo, will give a masterclass/reading session in the Noble Recital Hall at 9:40 a.m.

Nordic Choir Concert
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Nordic Choir will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.

Katherine Strum and Elliot McKeage recital
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Katherine Strum jr. voice and Elliot McKeage jr. voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Ashlyn Meyer and Gabby Herbold recital
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Ashlyn Meyer junior voice and Babby Herbold senior voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Peyton Reid recital
2026-04-11 18:00 - 18:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Peyton Reid jr. voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Sonja Bloeser senior recital
2026-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Sonja Bloeser senior voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Norskkor and Aurora Concert
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College choirs, Norskkor and Aurora, will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Concert Band Concert
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Concert Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Enjoy a musical whirlwind through genres that’s funny, thought-provoking and played entirely on ukuleles. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always surprising, so come without expectations — except the expectation to laugh.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Olivia Sinclair recital
2026-04-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Olivia Sinclair jr. cello recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Brudos Prize Recital
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
The Brudos Prize Recital will take place in the Nobel Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
The Alan R. and Sally J. Brudos Family Opera Prize is one of the largest awards given for excellence in music at Luther College. The purpose of the award is to assist talented students with the extraordinary expenses involved in the preparation and pursuit of careers in opera performance.
watch the livestream on the Music department youtube channel

Hemp Prize Recital, Audrey Zielstra
2026-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Hemp Prize recipient Audrey Zielstra will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 5 p.m.
The Richard C. and Joann M. Hemp Family Prize for Orchestra Performance is given annually to a senior member of the Luther College Symphony Orchestra.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Charles Jetton recital
2026-04-18 20:00 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Charles Jetton jr. trumpet recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Distinction in Accompanying Recital
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Distinction in Accompanying Recital will occur in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Symphonic Band Concert
2026-04-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 4 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2026-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Brass Ensemble Concert
2026-04-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Brass Ensemble will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Cathedral Choir and Collegiate Chorale Tour
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25

Joseph Johnson senior recital
2026-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Joseph Johnson senior voice recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Kristian Stordalen recital
2026-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Kristian Stordalen senior trumpet recital
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Cathedral Choir Homecoming Concert
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Cathedral Choir will perform their homecoming concert at 2 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Collegiate Chorale Homecoming Concert
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Collegiate Chorale will perform their Homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Iowa Musicology Day
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall

Composition Studio Recital
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Composition Studio will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 2 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Spring Opera
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Luther College Opera Theatre presents its spring opera performance. Details to come!

Norskkor at Decorah Lutheran Church
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101
Norskkor and Decorah’s Luren Singing Society will perform a concert at Decorah Lutheran Church.

Music Senior Project Showcase
2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music Choir Room and Noble Recital Hall
The music senior project presentations will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir room and the NRH.

MUED Senior Projects
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s
