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Jan 19, 2023
37th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition Opening Jan. 20
The 37th annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition presented by the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will be on display from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17. in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Jan. 20 from 5-7 p.m.
Jan 10, 2023
College of Fine Arts to Host Hall of Fame Event Sept. 29, Seeks Nominations
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is set to host the third annual Celebration of Excellence event on Sept. 29 and is seeking nominations for the 2023 cohort of College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame recipients.
Jan 11, 2023
National Music Museum Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Year with Special Exhibition Opening
The National Music Museum (NMM) is celebrating 50 years in the making with a special exhibition “As Good as Gold: The First 50 Years (1973–2023).”
Nov 10, 2022
USD Music Students Win Several Top Prizes at State Competitions
University of South Dakota music students won several of the top prizes at two competitions hosted on USD’s campus by the South Dakota Music Teachers Association Nov. 4-5.
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USD Symphony Orchestra Nominated for Latin Grammy Award
The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra was recently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award, following their collaboration with Latin American composer Eddie Mora.
College of Fine Arts Alumnus Celebrates a Decade of Playing His Dream Role
University of South Dakota alumnus Cody Jamison Strand is celebrating 10 years of playing the role of Elder Cunningham in the Tony-winning musical “The Book of Mormon" this month.
USD Artists Complete Community Mural in Centerville
Two University of South Dakota artists, Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez, led a project to design a mural in Centerville, South Dakota, that reflects the history of the community. There will be a dedication event for the mural on Nov. 12.
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USD Graphic Design Student Selected as Top 100 Intern
Summary: University of South Dakota senior graphic design student Thu Le Nguyen was selected as one of the 2022 Top 100 Interns this summer by Yello! and WayUp.
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'Milo Finds a New Home' at the National Music Museum
Summary: Longtime NMM members donate instrument and children’s book
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USD Opera Places Third in The American Prize Competition for 'Zoom Speed Dating Tonight' Production
Summary: The University of South Dakota Opera won third place in The American Prize in Virtual Performance competition for its production of “Zoom Speed Dating Tonight.”
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USD Symphony Orchestra Places Second in National Competition
Summary: The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra earned second place in The 2022 American Prize in Orchestral Performance, under the direction of Luis Víquez, DMA, associate professor of clarinet and director of orchestral activities.