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Singers attending the OC Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Concordia Choir brings joyous sounds to Mayor's Breakfast and upcoming Hymn Festival

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

As fall approaches and students acclimate to the semester, members of the Music Department make their first public performances of the school year. With a season that ranges from hymns, orchestra tours, commercial projects, to handbells, the Music Department is preparing for another vibrant year of concert offerings to all students, faculty and audiences beyond Concordia.

Concordia University Speech Team at the 2025 American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament

Concordia Speech & Debate kicks off new season with passion and purpose

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

With fresh faces, renewed energy, and big goals, the Concordia University Speech & Debate team is ready to launch into a new 2025 season.

Review: The passing of the arts in the play “Collected Stories”

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

“Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies is a play about the complex relationship and interactions between a writing professor, Ruth, played by LouLou Schiavo, and her student Lisa, played by Abigail Elizondo. Ruth is an experienced short story writer, while Lisa is a young up-and-coming writer. “Collected Stories” focuses on the meeting of Ruth and Lisa, with both sharing stories they have written and life stories they’ve lived. Themes of mentorship across generations are prevalent throughout the whole show as it compares the young aspirations of Lisa and the learned wisdom of Ruth.

End of the year updates for the Theatre Department

4/25/2025 - 2 minute read

As the 2024-2025 school year ends, the Theatre Department has exciting updates including a trip to New Orleans, an alumn starring in a Prime series, 'Girls Like That' winning national awards, and a celebration of performances from Stagedoor and the Dance Company.

Concordia Orchestra and Choir head overseas

4/25/2025 - 3 minute read

Following graduation, the Concordia Symphony Orchestra and the Concordia Choir will embark upon an extensive tour to Japan and South Korea from May 7-17.

The Aerie journal celebrates artists, writers; commemorates long-time faculty editor

4/25/2025 - 2 minute read

On Wed. April 23, Concordia's creative community gathered to celebrate the spring 2025 publication and release of the Aerie. It marked the last edition of the journal that will be headed by Professor Kristen Schmidt, English faculty and Director of the Writing Studio.

Seniors explore artistic freedom, themes in Capstone Show

4/25/2025 - 2 minute read

On Wed., April 23, Concordia hosted the Senior Studio Art Capstone Show, featuring the work of six senior art students. The show, held in Grimm Hall South, was composed of a reception with exhibit viewing and refreshments, followed by artist slide talks with each of the student artists.

From psalms to songs: bringing Psalm 139 to the contemporary life

4/25/2025 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s campus is alive with the sound of music—specifically, the newest addition to the Center for Worship Leadership (CWL) Psalm Library, the song “Psalm 139 (That You Won’t Go).”

Missouri artist Carla Krazl assigned to CU Center narthex design

4/25/2025 - 4 minute read

As Concordia’s community observes the progress of the CU Center renovations, anticipation has only grown for the final result. One of the most significant transformations will occur in the new narthex, which will feature a theologically rich permanent art installation designed by Missouri artist Carla Krazl.

Senior Projects amplify the talents of Commercial Music Majors

3/28/2025 - 2 minute read

On Apr. 6, the BMC Alumni Plaza will turn into a concert venue, showcasing the work and talents of this year's seniors in the Commercial Music Program. As their capstone project, each of the six seniors will present a set of music, with the first performances beginning at 1 p.m.

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