ARTS CALENDAR
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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS
The Augustana Band Festival has brought thousands of students from a 5-state area to participate in two full days of ensemble and clinic work featuring three separate bands — Gold, Blue and Honor Bands — led by outstanding music educators/directors. Participating students are nominated by their high school directors, and the festival is organized and [...]
The National Music Museum presents Simply Sonatas, a noontime concert featuring saxophonist Jason T. Laczkoski and pianist Brett Cooper performing sonatas by composers DeCruck, Worley, Harbisson, and Lunde. Together, the duo explores music for saxophone and piano, blending elegance, warmth, and range in a program that highlights both classic and contemporary contributions to the sonata [...]
The Augustana Band Festival has brought thousands of students from a 5-state area to participate in two full days of ensemble and clinic work featuring three separate bands — Gold, Blue and Honor Bands — led by outstanding music educators/directors. Participating students are nominated by their high school directors, and the festival is organized and [...]
Katrina Garnett, Chris Davis, and Rodney Garnett will celebrate their favorite season by featuring the music of J. S. Bach along with songs and dances to get us in the holiday mood. Their special blend of flute, classical guitar, voice, and alto flute is perfect for the Grace Balloch Library.
The National Music Museum presents a special performance by organist Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer, Archdiocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at Saint Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for her artistry on landmark American and European organs, Rubis Bauer brings a wealth of experience as performer, educator, and early music specialist. She has appeared [...]
Join us for the Veterans Day Big Band Dance Friday, November 14, for dancing to live music from the 17-piece Shrine Big Band on the spacious hardwood-floored ballroom of the El Riad Shrine in downtown Sioux Falls. The Shrine Big Band will be playing music complementary to swing, ballroom, two step, and Latin dancing styles [...]
Free event! Join us at the South Dakota Art Museum for a cozy day of fun and relaxation in the spirit of Hygge, the Danish inspired concept of creating cozy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing. We’ll have board games, puzzles, craft activities, books, warm beverages and more for adults and children. Project: Constellation, Scandinavian [...]
Established in 2025, the Augustana Trombone Festival is a 2-day event hosted by the School of Music. This celebration of the trombone features masterclasses, rehearsals and performances. The festival allows local and regional high school and college student the opportunity to participate in clinics, ensemble work and coaching with a featured artist. The festival culminates [...]
Established in 2025, the Augustana Trombone Festival is a 2-day event hosted by the School of Music. This celebration of the trombone features masterclasses, rehearsals and performances. The festival allows local and regional high school and college student the opportunity to participate in clinics, ensemble work and coaching with a featured artist. The festival culminates [...]
Join us for the first performance of the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 2025-26 season and support the future of music! The SDSYO is designed to enhance young musicians’ talents in an inspiring and educational group setting. Through participation, students build leadership skills, develop musical talents, and create lasting friendships. The SDSYO encourages these students [...]
A holiday time gift for you from some of South Dakota’s most recognized fiddle players! The “Holiday for Fiddlers” brings Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, and Owen DeJong together with an all-star support band, some long-time performers with the Acoustic Christmas series, including Boyd Bristow, Mike Conner, Al Remund, and Larry Rohrer, and featuring Brian and [...]
