College of Fine Arts

University Art Galleries Interim Director, Amy Fill and USD Graphic Design student, Lacey McLouth created a beautiful window installation for the I.D. Weeks library building. Using red removable vinyl, they hand cut the shapes and designs to create a symmetrical, lace-like pattern that was applied to the windows. Courtney Lavallie, UAG Gallery Assistant and Martha Aguirre, Oscar Howe Gallery Attendant assisted Lacey with the installation process. The artists state that art does not have to exist in a formal gallery space and with this project, we hope to elevate and activate a common shared space.

For all drummers high school and up who want to improve their hands for all styles. Requires RealFeel practice pad (or similar) on a stand, snare drum sticks, and the ability to play with a metronome. Contact dwadley@usd.edu for more information and to register.

Tonight's Rawlins Guest Artists is Kristin Jonina Taylor, an Icelandic-American pianist who has been enthusiastically received for her performances of Nordic piano works. She has performed widely in the U.S., Iceland, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Serbia and Lithuania. In 2017 she began her position as assistant professor of Piano and Keyboard Area Coordinator at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kristin Jonina Taylor is a Steinway Artist. For more information, please visit her website athttps://kristinjoninataylor.com/. This event is open to the public at no charge.

We hope you can join us at RED Steakhouse in this elegant evening of dessert, wine and song presented by USD's College of Fine Arts and the Department of Music. $50/person. Formal or semi-formal dress encouraged. Visit https://usdfoundation.org/donate/opera. Indicate the number of guests and their names in the comment box; or call 605 677 6703. We hope to see you there!

The annual Quad State Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians from our region. Students will have the opportunity to work with John LaCognata, USD's Director of Bands, and with Todd Cranson, USD's Director of Athletic Bands. In addition, all festival students will have an opportunity to work with our guest composer/clinician and perform his music. This year's guest, Brant Karrick, joined the faculty of Northern Kentucky University in the fall of 2003 as Director of Bands. To learn more about Karrick, and about how you or your students can participate in the Quad State Honor Band Festival, please visit the website.

Nicole Santos presents her junior piano recital, open to the public at no charge.

USD's international trio, The Rawlins Piano Trio, presents their spring concert to the public at no charge.

Abby Beach, soprano, presents her senior voice recital at Vermillion's United Church of Christ. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Dr. John LaCognata and Dr. Todd Cranson invite you to hear the USD Symphonic and Concert Bands, in this evening's concert, open to the public at no charge.

Conductor Dr. Luis Viquez invites you to an evening of Bernstein and Saglietti with the USD Symphony Orchestra. Bernstein's 'Selections from West Side Story,' Martinu's 'Memorial to Lidice,' and Saglietti's 'Piazze di Torino' with USD faculty soloist Dr. Todd Cranson will fill out the program. Additionally, the USDSO will perform the world premiere of a brand new composition by Grammy Award Winner and Costa Rican composer Eddie Mora, written for and dedicated to the University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Mikayla Trenhaile, soprano, presents her senior voice recital, open to the public at no charge.

Watch the film by Lorna Tucker and listen to a panel discussion. Part of the Histories and Politics of Reproduction Speaker Series, hosted by the Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program, Spring 2020. Series Sponsors include Center for Diversity and Community, Department of History, Department of Political Science, Office for Diversity, Sanford School of Medicine Department of OB/GYN, Pathology, Surgery, University of South Dakota School of Law, and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program If you are a person with a disability and need a special accommodation to fully participate, please contact Disability Services at 605-658-3745 48 hours before the event.