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Megan Guillory Vocal Excellence Scholarship Concert to be held Jan. 24

NATCHITOCHES – The School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will host the Megan Guillory Vocal Excellence Scholarship Concert on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

Nine NSU students, who were nominated by vocal faculty, will perform to determine the 2020-21 […]

Pianist Manuel Matarrita to feature Latin American composers in Jan. 23 recital

NATCHITOCHES – Pianist Manuel Matarrita will perform at Northwestern State University on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15. Students are admitted free. Dr. Francis Yang and Dr. Christine Burczyk Allen are the organizers of the Louisiana Piano Series […]

Bassist Yung-chiao Wei, pianist Chaoi Chou to perform Jan. 27

NATCHITOCHES – Bassist Yung-chiao Wei and pianist Chaoi Chou will perform at Northwestern State University on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

A Taiwanese-American bassist, Wei made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2003. She was praised by New York Concert Review Inc. which said […]

Director praises Northwestern State Theatre and Dance program

NATCHITOCHES – A Colorado theatre director had high praise for Northwestern State University’s Theatre and Dance program, telling an interviewer NSU was one of his best sources for talent.

Tim Moore, producing artistic director of the Thingamajig Theatre Company at the Pagosa Springs (Colorado) Center for the Arts has used numerous theatre students, directors and choreographers […]

All baroque program to be performed Jan. 17

NATCHITOCHES –An all baroque program featuring Northwestern State University faculty members Dr. Dennette McDermott and Dr. Douglas Bakenhus along with former NSU faculty member Elena Daugherty will be presented on Friday, January 17 at 6 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.

The program will include “Les Folies d’Espagne” by […]

Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band names 2020-21 drum majors

NATCHITOCHES – The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band has named Chloe Farrar of Shreveport, Abigail Kent of Benton and Jacob St. Pierre of LaPlace as drum majors for the 2020-21 academic year.

“Our drum majors are an integral part of the Spirit of Northwestern,” said Assistant Director of Bands Daniel McDonald. “They hold the […]

NSU Jazz Combos to present “Jazz for Pups” concert Dec. 9

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Combos will perform a “Jazz for Pups” holiday celebration concert Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall.

The concert is a benefit to support local rescue dogs and Natchitoches Hope for Paws. Admission is free, but audience members are asked to donate to Natchitoches Hope for […]

Chamber Choir to perform “Lessons and Carols” service Dec. 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Chamber Choir will present a candlelight service of “Lessons and Carols” Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception at 145 Church St. in Natchitoches. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Nicholaus B. Cummins will conduct the Chamber Choir. This […]

31st Annual Christmas Gala to be performed in Natchitoches, Shreveport

NATCHITOCHES – The Mrs. H.D. Dear Sr. and Alice E. Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present the 31st annual Christmas Gala Dec. 4-6 at the Natchitoches Events Center. Performance times are 7 p.m. each evening with a 9 p.m. performance on Dec. 6. The Gala will also be […]

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