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Dr. Shane Thomas named director of Choral Activities at Northwestern State

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Shane Thomas has been named director of Choral Activities and an assistant professor of music at Northwestern State University. Thomas will conduct the Chamber Choir, Cane River Singers and will facilitate the Northwestern Choral Artists. He will teach courses in vocal music education, choral methods and literature, mentor graduate students […]

IP Foundation supports Cradle to College initiative

NATCHITOCHES – The International Paper Foundation presented a literacy grant of $1,000 to the Cradle to College service-learning initiative at Northwestern State University.  Funds will be used to purchase materials for literacy bags that are given to at-risk children in the Natchitoches area. The Cradle to College initiative provides youngsters and their families […]

Music faculty member Galindo Rodriguez provides master classes for Natchitoches Central students

NATCHITOCHES – Galindo Rodriguez, associate professor of music at Northwestern State University, recently presented five days of intensive master classes to the trumpet section from Natchitoches Central High School. Students were introduced and coached in ensemble techniques, performance fundamentals and advanced trumpet techniques for improving reading, high range and endurance along with individual […]

Cano will be featured in NOLA White Linen Night exhibition

NATCHITOCHES – Edgar Cano, assistant professor of Fine and Graphic Arts at Northwestern State University, has been selected to participate in LeMieux Galleries “And Now for Something New”, Vol. 6, a juried exhibition that will take place from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 in New Orleans.

The opening will take place during […]

Campus events and activities for July 28 – Aug. 3

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of July 28-Aug. 3 at Northwestern State University. 

July 28 – Aug. 3 — Early registration for fall semester through NSUConnect 

Aug. 2 – End of second 4-week summer session 

At Career Center, Carrier aims to connect students with employers

NATCHITOCHES – Tiffany Carrier is bringing expertise in marketing, public relations and networking to help students at Northwestern State University find jobs. Carrier is the new Job Location and Development Officer in the university’s Career Center, where students can utilize resources and coaching to help find part-time student jobs as well as prepare […]

Zion Harmonizers, folk artist Cynthia Ramirez named to Hall of Master Folk Artists

By Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – Six gospel musicians and a multi-media folk artist were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists Saturday at the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees were Cynthia Ramirez and the Zion Harmonizers, whose leader, Brazella Briscoe, served as honorary festival chair. 

Director […]

NSU Music Academy accepting students for Fall 2024 semester

NATCHITOCHES — The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2024 semester. 

The academy is under the direction of Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang and offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults. Lessons are taught face to face […]

Joe Suchanek of Fields wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

By Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round. 

The Louisiana […]

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