Music

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra sets 2024-25 season schedule

NATCHITOCHES – The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra will present five concerts and be part of the annual Christmas Gala during its 2024-25 concert season. The theme for the orchestra’s 59th season will be “A Fusion of Musical Brilliance” and will feature nationally recognized musicians, the annual Pops Concert, winners of the NSU Concerto […]

Music Ed grad pushed through adversity towards degree, earned Perseverance Award

NATCHITOCHES – A positive attitude and a dose of determination helped Jose Del Rio of Boutte complete his academic journey at Northwestern State University.  Del Rio is earning a bachelor’s degree in music education (vocal) K-12, following a semester of challenges that included car trouble, flu, weather disruptions and other frustrations.  NSU’s School of Education […]

Bakenhus to perform with Shreveport Symphony Woodwinds

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Professor of Bassoon and Director of Orchestral Activities Douglas Bakenhus will perform with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra Woodwinds on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the LSUS Theater Auditorium. 

The program “Woodwinds in 20th Century France,” is part of the 2023-24 Noel Foundation Inc. Chamber […]

Professor of Violin Andrej Kurti to hold CD release party April 23

NATCHITOCHES – Violinist Andrej Kurti will hold a CD release concert for his new recording of Bach’s “Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin” on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is open to the public. There is no admission charge. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. […]

Cane River Singers to perform Carmina Burana April 14

NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Singers will perform Orff’s epic multi-movement work, “Carmina Burana” on Sunday, April 14. at 3 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Adam Philley conducts the Cane River Singers. NSU faculty member Dr. John Dunn will give a pre-concert talk at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. […]

Jazz Orchestra to perform April 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. A live stream of the concert will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. Associate Professor of Music Galindo Rodriguez will conduct the orchestra. Ted Scott […]

NSU to host International Duo Symposium April 5-6

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University will host the International Duo Symposium on April 5-6. Performance duos from around the world will be presenting concerts. The event is hosted by Northwestern State music faculty Paul Forsyth and Leah Forsyth, who form the Three Reeds Duo. 

The concerts will be held in Magale Recital […]

Jennings scholarship honors couple who mentored generations of music students

Luke Niedens of Queen City, Texas, is the inaugural recipient of the Richard and Shirley Jennings Scholarship, awarded to a student in NSU’s School of Creative and Performing Arts.  The scholarship honors a couple who embodied selfless service, a strong work ethic and a commitment to music education.

Niedens is pursuing a degree in music education/instrumental […]

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