Mahraun releases CD with The Rose Ensemble

Daniel Mahraun, Assistant Professor of Music, is in St. Paul this week performing a series of concerts with The Rose Ensemble, celebrating the release of their new CD. The concerts and CD consist of music from the 19th-century Temperance movement and the Prohibition era. The fully costumed and staged performances take place at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul: […]

Did you know?

Most students listen to music while studying. Why not use MSUM’s free music streaming system? Check out NAXOS for some classical tunes that will keep you focused while you study. Follow the link and start listening today. mnstate.naxosmusiclibrary.com

DragonFest is almost here

Free music, prizes, inflatable games and more will be available on the campus mall from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 11. Those making an appearance include: Marcus Theatres,The Salon Professional Academy, Dragon Athletics, Americorps, MN National Guard, Healing Arts Chiropractic, The Red Raven Espresso parlor, Rape & Abuse Crisis Center and over 50 student organization and departments. Stop […]

Kenyon Williams Releases First Percussion Solo Album

Kenyon Williams, Music, recently released his first solo album for percussion, entitled “Homage.” The CD features a composition and performance by fellow MSUM faculty member Henry Gwiazda. It also includes compositions by James Campbell, Christos Hatzis, Cort Lippe, Carrie Magin, and Concordia College’s Russell Peterson. The release also features the performing talents of Peterson and Gwiazda and former MSUM Music […]

MSUM is turning musician’s dreams into reality

By: Kay Cooley, WDAY Watch the video here. Fargo, ND (WDAY TV)– Most musicians hoping to make it big can only dream of one day signing with a record label. But a student run group at MSUM is turning that dream into a reality for local musicians. Behind the books and hours of studying. Lies a group thats turning the […]