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NMU Orchestra ends semester with final concert with guest artist

Justin Van't Hof, Editor in Chief April 18, 2022
The NMU Orchestra will end the semester with their final concert on Tuesday, April 19, and feature guest artist Craig Randal Johnson.
NMU choir practices socially distanced.

Department of Music makes changes to combat COVID-19

Rayna Sherbinow September 8, 2020

Students in the University Choir and the Arts Chorale wear face masks while singing. The wind sections of NMU’s many bands now cover the ends of their instruments. The NMU Orchestra has eliminated wind...

MAKING MAGIC HAPPEN—Young students rehearse for their upcoming production of “Matilda the Musical,” which will take place at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theater.

Youth to present ‘Matilda’

Aiden Popour February 13, 2020

The Superior Art Youth Theatre (SAYT) will present “Matilda the Musical” from Feb. 27-29 at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theater. The story of the performance follows Matilda, a child possessing telekinesis,...

Photo by Noah Hausmann: Marquette Symphony Orchestra musicians perform on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Kaufman Auditorium inside the historic Graveraet school on Front Street in Marquette.

Striking a chord: Local orchestra carries on classical music culture

Noah Hausmann November 16, 2017

The audience listens in courteous silence and with curiosity as the first notes begin. The concerto opens with a solemn trumpet croon from somewhere offstage. Then the cellos add a slow, rich hum; then...

NMU Orchestra prepares new material for joint concert

Nolan Krebs October 25, 2012

Some residents of Marquette would say that there’s a price to be paid for living in a place known for its geographic isolation: less than frequent visitors. When a friend comes to town, it’s often...

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