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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Love on replay, students share their favorite rom-coms

2/20/2026 - 3 minute read

Romantic comedies have a way of sticking with people; whether it’s because of an iconic love confession, a perfectly timed joke, or a character who “yearns to the max.” Students across campus shared the films they love and why.

Review: Stephen Curry’s and Sony’s “Goat” brings basketball action to the big screen

2/20/2026 - 2 minute read

What if the greatest of all time, or G.O.A.T. is found not in the largest animals with the greatest strength, but rather in the driven mindset of an animal goat? Sony’s latest film, “Goat” is produced by NBA legend Stephen Curry and seeks to answer this very question.

Official event poster featuring Robinson's Bezalel next to Niko's The One Whom My Soul Loves.

Grimm Hall showcases new student art

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

Art students are showcasing their work on the second floor of Grimm Hall South. The exhibit, entitled “Now I Know In Part,” began on Wed., Jan. 14, and will be on display until Mon., Feb. 9. The exhibit features work by Concordia students majoring and minoring in both graphic design and studio art.

Spring competition is underway for forensics team

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

Concordia’s forensics spring semester debate tournament began at Spring Camp Concordia on Sat., Jan. 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Speech team began on the same weekend.

Experience an ancient story of morality brought to life in a funky setting with “Everyperson.”

“Everyperson” is funky fun for everyone

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

On Jan. 23, the walls of the Concordia Studio Theatre will transform into the newest nightclub on campus for their immersive production of “Everyperson.” With an ancient text by an anonymous author, “Everyperson” conveys a timeless story of morality, the meaning of life, and the various deeds of life. Directed by Tony Vezner, Professor in the Theatre and Film Department, the show brings philosophical questions to life with wacky comedy, music and dance.

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