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NSU Jazz Orchestra to present concert Sept. 19

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University Jazz Orchestra will present a concert on Thursday, Sept. 19 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.  

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Annual Faculty Showcase to be presented Sept. 10

NATCHITOCHES – The Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts at Northwestern State University will present its annual Faculty Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited to attend. A livestream will be available at nsula.edu/capa/capalivestream. 

The program will be “Fanfare for […]

NSU to form a Fall Winds Concert Band

NATCHITOCHES – Area residents can join members of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band and NSU faculty, staff and administrators as part of the NSU Fall Winds Concert Band. 

Rehearsals will begin Friday, Sept. 6, and will be held on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. In the William H. Brent […]

NSU Steel Band seeking new members

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Steel Band is inviting students and community members to learn a new instrument while playing in a musical ensemble. 

The Steel Band will meet on Thursdays beginning Aug. 22 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Room 116 of the Fine Arts Annex. Anyone with an interest in learning to […]

Cane River Singers invites new members to join

NATCHITOCHES – The Northwestern State University and Natchitoches communities are invited to sing with NSU’s Cane River Singers for the 2024-2025 season. Cane River Singers is the university’s non-auditioned symphonic chorus open to students, faculty, staff and community members. 

Conducted by Dr. Shane Thomas, NSU’s new director of choral activities, this season will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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