MSUM Percussion Ensemble presents world premier at Friday concert

The MSUM Percussion Ensemble presents “Out of Africa: Works from and Inspired by African Music and Dance” Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Hansen Theatre. The concert will feature guest artists Fode Bangoura and Whitney McClusky performing traditional music and dances from West Africa alongside MSUM students and Red River Valley members. The concert will also feature the World Premier of a work commissioned by the MSUM Percussion Ensemble from composer John Doing. Admission is $5 for over-21; $3 for under-21.

MSUM Kodaly Program gains national endorsement

The MSUM Kodaly program, offered by the Music Department, received national endorsement from the Organization of American Kodaly Educators. The endorsement was announced at the organization’s national convention in Dallas, last week. MSUM is one of only 25 programs in the country to have the endorsement. Click headline for more information.

Walseth, Malott & Borchers present at international convention

Teri Walseth, Dean of Education and Human Services, Michelle Malott, Dean of Social and Natural Sciences, and Tim Borchers, Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities, each presented papers at the Chair Academy International Convention last week in Bloomington. Hosted by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, the conference provided programs and keynote speakers that addressed the needs of leaders in higher education.

Krebs funeral March 24

Lorene Krebs, mother of Stacy Voeller, Electronic Resources Librarian, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at age 72, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Sabin, Minn.