SEASON OF THE ARTS
at Loras College . The concert is presented by the combined concert ensembles of Loras College , Clarke University , University of Dubuque , and St . Ambrose University . For more information , contact Dr . Glenn Pohland at Glenn . Pohland @ Loras . edu .
Spring Wind Ensemble Concert March 11 , 2017 @ 7 PM Loras Fieldhouse For this concert , Loras invites a local school or community band to join forces with the College Wind Ensemble to perform a concert of outstanding wind band literature . Along with each band performing a number of selections alone , the bands join together for the final pieces of the evening . For more information , contact Dr . Glenn Pohland at Glenn . Pohland @ Loras . edu .
Instrumental Recital Concert April 23 , 2017 @ 2 PM On Sunday afternoon , the Loras College instrumental music program will present a concert of instrumental chamber music . At this concert , presented each spring , the wind ensemble is divided into smaller groups that perform a variety of literature . For more information , contact Dr . Glenn Pohland at Glenn . Pohland @ Loras . edu .
Spring Musical March 31-April 2 , Time TBA The spring musical , always a treat , will be the first weekend of April , and will feature the talents of Loras College students on and off stage . Please contact Dr . Adam Kluck for more information at Adam . Kluck @ Loras . edu .
Duprov : Hashtagcomedy May 5-6 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM St . Joseph Auditorium An evening of student improvisation , and a sketch comedy . Two student teams armed with the sword of humor compete on the comedic field of St . Joseph stage .
Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert May 7 , 2017 @ 6 PM The College jazz ensemble will perform literature for this concert chosen from jazz classics and new repertoire that captures the spirit of the jazz idiom . For more information , contact Dr . Glenn Pohland at Glenn . Pohland @ Loras . edu .
4th Annual Final Concert of the Year May 7 , 2017 Time TBA Loras Fieldhouse The academic end of the year looms and the concert season is drawing to a close . This community favorite brings together all the Loras College music program ’ s performance ensembles to the Loras Fieldhouse . For further information , please
40 ❖ Julien ’ s Journal contact Dr . Adam Kluck at Adam . Kluck @ Loras . edu or Dr . Glenn Pohland at Glenn . Pohland @ Loras . edu .
NORTHEAST IOWA SCHOOL OF MUSIC ( NISOM )
The Northeast Iowa School of Music ( NI- SOM ) is a non profit community organization in Dubuque that makes music education and enrichment accessible to all . For more information , visit NISOM . com .
Music of the British Isles NISOM ’ s 15th Anniversary Concert October 15 @ 7 PM Clarke University , Jansen Hall Celebrate NISOM ’ s 15th Anniversary with this special concert . NISOM ’ s Dubuque Community String Orchestra ( DCSO ) will feature soloists from the NISOM faculty along with NISOM ’ s Encore Chorale and members of the Dubuque Fire Pipes and Drums . The concert includes the music of Vaughan Williams , Parry , and McCartney , as well as favorite Celtic folksongs .
Playathon December 11 Roshek Building During NISOM ’ s annual recital and fundraiser , students will perform five hours of free music at “ A Roshek Christmas ” in the lobby of the Roshek Building . The recital is free , but donations will be accepted . Proceeds support students ’ music education .
NISOM Free Spring Concert April 23 , 2017 @ 2 PM NISOM ’ s three adult performance ensembles , Dubuque Community String Orchestra , Encore Chorale , and New Horizons Band , will present a joint concert that is free and open to the public . ChamberFest Dubuque ( CFD ) June 12-15 , 2017 ChamberFest Dubuque , featuring Michael Gilbertson and friends , will culminate NISOM ’ s 2016 17 season . The festival includes a student workshop , and a full Orchestra Concert on June 12 conducted by Nicholas Palmer , and the Gala Performance ( originally Julliard in June ) on June 15 , 2017 . Watch for updated Chamber- Fest details at NISOM . com .
SINSINAWA MOUND
Sinsinawa Mound is a place to come to reflect , rejuvenate , and rejoice in the beauty of the arts . The Mound is home of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters , founded by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli , OP , in 1847 , where the arts continue to be taught and appreciated . For information , call ( 608 ) 748-4411 or visit Sinsinawa . org .
Sinsinawa Singing Seniors Wednesday afternoons The Sinsinawa Singing Seniors , for people ages 65 and over , meets every week . The choir is led by Dick Cruse .
Tri-State Choral Society Tuesdays @ 7 PM All area singers are invited to join Tri-State Choral Society directed by Brian Burns . The choir provides an opportunity for singers to experience high-quality choral literature drawing from a wide range of periods and styles .
Art Gallery : Quilts Bound with Love and Grace October 1-November 27 @ 10 AM-5 PM daily The 26th annual quilt exhibit features quilts having a connection to either a Sinsinawa Dominican Sister or a Mound staff person . Praying with Poetry October 8 @ 9:30 AM-4 PM This workshop will include guidance on using poetry in prayer , contemplative reflection on poems , and time for writing and group conversation . This workshop is open to all .
Glass Ornament Class October 15 @ 10 AM-12 PM November 10 @ 6:30-8:30 PM With Barb McKinlay ’ s guidance , each student will design and decorate six fused glass ornaments ( or four ornaments and a small 4 ” tray ). Ornaments will be taken to Barb ’ s studio in Dubuque for firing and will be available for pick up at Sinsinawa approximately two weeks after the class .
Tom Booth Concert October 16 @ 7 PM Tom has spent 24 years working in various ministries : parish ministry ; national music ministry roles ; and composing , recording , and touring as an OCP / SpiritandSong . com artist . Some of his most recognized songs are “ I Will Choose Christ , Find Us Ready ,” and “ Here I Am .” Art Gallery : Nativities of the World December 1-January 2 , 2017 @ 10 AM-5 PM This exhibit features handcrafted nativities from lands near and far including the United States , Haiti , Germany , India , and many more .
Tri-State Choral Society Concert : Magnify December 17 @ 3 PM The Tri-State Choral Society will be joined by featured orchestra members to present their winter concert in Queen of the Rosary Chapel .
Art Gallery : Four Seasons , Four Doors January 4-31 , 2017 @ 10 AM-5 PM