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Concordia's Christmas concert "Come and See" features several of our musical ensembles including the Concordia Choir and the Master Chorale under the direction of Dr. Michael Busch.

“Come and See” Concordia’s musicians at Segerstrom Hall this Christmas

12/6/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia’s annual Christmas concert is returning on Sun., Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 pm at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This year's concert is titled “Come and See” which shares the hope and joy that Christmas brings as people reflect upon the birth of Christ.

Vocal Pop ensemble showcasing their incredible harmonies together.

Commercial Music ensembles perform their fall concert at Campus JAX

12/6/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia’s Commercial Music ensembles showcased their hard work at their fall concert at Campus JAX this semester on Tues., Dec. 3. Commercial Music students have been working diligently to prepare for this concert for months.

Concordia Handbell Ensemble played on the field of SoFi stadium while ringing for a greater cause

Concordia Handbells ring for Breast Cancer at SoFi Stadium

11/8/2024 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 27, during the Los Angeles Chargers game at SoFi Stadium, an arena of 70,000 fans were met with sounds and instruments that are rarely heard or seen at a pro sports game. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Concordia Handbell’s ensemble took the field during halftime to give a performance in honor of those who have “rung the bell” and won the fight against breast cancer.

Aerie journal now open for submissions!

11/8/2024 - 2 minute read

Submissions are now open for Concordia’s art and writing journal, The Aerie! This year, the submission deadline is Fri., Dec. 6, at midnight. The Aerie is an annual journal featuring the work of talented students, alumni, faculty and staff. The journal accepts submissions in creative writing and the visual arts.

Several members of the "She Loves Me" cast.

Pen-pals, perfume, and (im)perfect timing intersect in Concordia’s “She Loves Me” musical

11/8/2024 - 2 minute read

The theater season is in full swing at Concordia, with the Theatre Department preparing their upcoming fall musical “She Loves Me,” directed by Susanna Vaughan, written by Joe Masteroff, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock.

Jazz Ensembles Fall Concert features dedicated musicians and incredible directors

11/8/2024 - 3 minute read

The Concordia Jazz Ensemble’s Fall Concert is set to hit the stage on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall. It is going to be an evening filled with dynamic performances and a variety of jazz styles, featuring the Concordia Jazz Combo and the Concordia Jazz Orchestra, led by Associate Professor and Director of Music Education, Christian Hauser and Adjunct Professor Len Montgomery. The ensembles will perform an eclectic range of pieces, each carefully selected and arranged to showcase the talents of Concordia’s jazz musicians.

Concordia student film screenings? Theatre & Film professors see it in the future

11/8/2024 - 3 minute read

The Theatre and Film Department’s new Film and Digital Video Production emphasis aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary dynamic that will expand educational opportunities and academic offerings.

Fall Choral Concert Scheduled to Delight Audience on October 27

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

The leaves have begun to fall, the weather is starting to cool down, and the Concordia choral groups are preparing for their annual fall concert! Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m., the women’s chorus, Donne di Canto, and the men’s chorus will be performing together in the first major choral concert of the year at Concordia. The concert is directed by Dr. Clarissa Shan, with Gyojin Kim as the pianist.

The Concordia Symphony Orchestra is excited for another year of bringing orchestral music to the local area, around the country and even overseas.

Concordia Symphony Orchestra brings grand works of Beethoven closer to audiences than ever before

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 19, the Concordia Symphony Orchestra performed one of Beethoven’s most grand symphonies to a sold-out audience in Zhang Hall. Conducted by Dr. Jeff Held, Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, Concordia’s orchestra took on Beethoven’s Third Symphony “Eroica” which is made up of four separate movements and stands at an astounding hour-long duration.

Jules Carew with the Creative Collective group

Creative Collective supports students to write creatively in community

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

The Creative Collective is a creative writing group that meets weekly on Monday nights in the Writing Studio from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The group spends time during each meeting to brainstorm ideas, discuss technique and write creatively.

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