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Seniors take on Shakespeare

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

From April 23 through April 26, the Theater and Film department at Concordia is putting on “Scenes of Love from Shakespeare.” The upcoming performances will take place this Sat., April 25 and Sun. April 26 at 2 p.m. This play is directed by seniors Cara Winkelman, Gracie Leininger and Casey Bolton. 

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Concordia Handbells prepare the new work Inscriptions for Carnegie Hall

Handbell groups prepare for concert and tour

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

Handbells at Concordia are preparing for two exciting events– their end-of-year concert on Fri. May 1, and for Concert Handbells, the Music Department’s USA 250 tour to Carnegie Hall in New York. 

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Commercial Music

Commercial Music Ensembles rock on

4/24/2026 - 1 minute read

On Tues., April 21, the Commercial Music Ensembles of the Music Department took center stage at Campus JAX. The semi-annual Commercial Music Concert is one of the most anticipated music events of the year, as it allows students to execute full sets of music in front of a live audience. As one of the fastest-growing majors at Concordia, Commercial Music encompasses a variety of styles, including pop, rock, alternative and R&B. 

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Review: Is “Project Hail Mary” reaching for the stars or a failed mission?

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

In 2026, Hollywood eagerly anticipated the newest book-to-film adaptation that combined elements of popular films such as “Interstellar,” “E.T.,” and “The Martian,” as well as Pixar Studios. “Project Hail Mary” delivers a seamless blend of the heart, comedy and science fiction elements of these movies. The newest release from Amazon MGM Studios stars Ryan Gosling and is based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by author Andy Weir. 

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Aerie

The Aerie takes the Night by Storm

4/24/2026 - 1 minute read

  On Wednesday, April 22. Concordia hosted its annual showcase of the arts. It was a night of honoring the Senior Art Capstone exhibition and the Aerie publication launch party.  The evening was filled with commotion over the new edition of the magazine, where students and staff get a chance to see the work that was submitted. 

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Members of Men's Chorus, Donne Di Canto, and Concordia Symphony Orchestra

Concordia’s Music Department Honors American Film and Stage Music

3/27/2026 - 2 minute read

On March 28 at 6:30 p.m., Concordia’s Symphony Orchestra, Donne di Canto and Men’s Chorus will be performing in the USA250: American Classics for Stage and Screen concert located at Faith Lutheran High School, Las Vegas. They will be joined by the Faith Lutheran High School Choir in a collaborative performance honoring the impact that music has throughout the 250 years of America. Tonight, they will perform at Orange Lutheran High School at 7:30 p.m., highlighting many of the same pieces in a closer setting to Concordia. 

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USA 250 2: Concordia’s Music Department provides enriching and educational concerts, such as their upcoming “American Anthems.”

USA 250: Orange County to celebrate America through music and education

3/27/2026 - 3 minute read

By taking a brief glance at the Music Department’s events for the spring 2026 semester, one will notice a lengthy series of concerts throughout the entire semester, attributed to our nation's history. This year, the Music Department has successfully launched a concert series entitled USA 250, which lifts up and informs the greater Orange County community of our nation's founding documents and its rich history. 

 

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The unique characters within the show required demanding physicality from the actors involved.

“Animal Farm” leaves audiences wondering: What makes a man and what makes an animal?

3/27/2026 - 3 minute read

On March 13 through March. 22, Concordia’s Theater and Film Department transformed into the cast of “Animal Farm”, directed by Lori C. Siekmann, Professor of Theatre and chair of the Theatre and Film Department. 

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Review: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

3/27/2026 - 2 minute read

 America’s royal family, ‘90s nostalgia and a devastatingly beautiful couple. This is what makes “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” a captivating, dramatized retelling of the couple’s lives, including relationships, highs and lows. 

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Music Department events on the horizon

2/20/2026 - 1 minute read

Looking to enjoy some live music? The Concordia Music Department has you covered with concert offerings across choral music, orchestral works and performances by our acclaimed handbell ensembles.

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