Annual Lake Effect Show Choir Concert

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The Lake Effect Show Choir will present their annual concert of song and dance at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, April 24-25. It will take place in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. The concert will also feature desserts and refreshments. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Forsberg Flowers or the NMU Music Office. Ticket sales go until Monday, April 22. 

News and Information
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2013 Jazz Festival Successful

The 17th annual NMU Jazz Festival took place Thursday-Friday, April 11-12. The featured artists for this year's event were saxophonist Jim Snidero and vocalist Kathy Kosins. As always, high school and middle school big bands and combos from throughout the region were invited to participate in performances and clinics on Friday, April 12. For more information, click here

Sara Parks

Student Helps Organize Jazz Festival

Sara Parks is a music education major and non-traditional student involved in helping organize the upcoming NMU Jazz Festival. Learn more about how she helps put on the festival and why jazz music is so important to her. Read her story

Mu Beta Psi

 

Learn about Mu Beta Psi

Pictured is the NMU chapter of Mu Beta Psi photographed in the Reynolds Recital Hall. Mu Beta Psi is a national music fraternity that provides services to musical organizations on their respective campuses. Learn more

Enjoy April Performances

trumpetDon't miss some of the great music department performances coming up in April. To see a complete list of events, visit the upcoming performances site.

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This weekend's Symphonic Band Concert will be broadcast live on the internet at 3pm Eastern Time on Sunday, April 14!  Just click HERE at concert time to enjoy this performance.

Solo and Ensemble Festival

singersCongratulations to all the talented young musicians who participated in the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 23. NMU hosted  the District XIV festival that brought almost 200 high school and middle school instrumentalists to campus.  "We were delighted to host this exciting event," said department head Dr. Robert Engelhart, "It was an inspiring day for our faculty and student volunteers. We look forward to next year's festival and to assisting these fine music programs."  Learn more

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Friday May 17
7:30 p.m. - Forest Roberts Theatre
Monday May 20
All Day Event - Northern Michigan University
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All Day Event - Northern Michigan University
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