The VCSU Percussion Ensemble is featured in concert on Tuesday, April 8, highlighting some of the university’s standout percussion students. With the theme of “Roots & Resonances” the concert will present work for small percussion chamber ensembles.

The VCSU Spring Instrumental Concert will take place on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts. This event showcases the talents of more than 40 students and staff performing in the VCSU Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, and Concert Band.

The Valley City State University Department of Music presents House of Life, a faculty recital on Friday, March 28. This recital features the music of Johannes Brahms and Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by Dr. Stephen Cunningham, bass-baritone and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano.

The Valley City State University Music Department is proud to present Echoes & Elements, a solo faculty recital by Dr. Katrina Clements, assistant professor of woodwinds.The recital features collaboration with Angela Mircsov, associate professor of art, and Dr. Ozzie Johnson, piano. This unique and immersive performance will take place at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Performance Hall on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with a reception to follow.

The premiere performance of 'Reticulations' by Eric Lemmon, featuring duo 'low pass' (Dr. Taylor Long, VCSU Assistant Professor of Music with Rob Cosgrove). 'Reticulations' is the result of a long-standing collaboration with the duo, where the artist worked closely with 'low pass' to develop and refine this intricate, improvisational work. The work integrates the artist’s extensive background in digital signal processing and live electronics with experimental material fabrication.This performance is supported by the Bridges Arts Council (Valley City, ND) and the North Dakota Council on the Arts.More information on composer Eric Lemmon available at https://ericlemmon.net/ More information on Dr. Long available at https://taylorlongpercussion.com/ More information on Mr. Cosgrove available at https://robcosgrove.com/ More information on the duo 'low pass' available at https://l0wpass.wordpress.com/ More information on the Bridges Arts Council available at https://bridgesarts.org/ More information on the North Dakota Council on the Arts available at https://www.arts.nd.gov/