Visual and Performing Arts - NMU Events and Announcements

Visual and Performing Arts

For nearly two decades, Northern Michigan University has proudly brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members through the annual UNITED Conference: Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity. Since its inception, UNITED has served as a cornerstone event to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) on campus and in the broader Marquette community. 

It is a platform for learning, sharing, and fostering meaningful dialogue that promotes understanding across identities and experiences.

This year’s theme, "Voices of the Earth: Learning, Leading, and Advancing Equity Together," centers the interconnectedness between environmental justice and social equity. It reminds us that addressing climate change and sustainability must include justice for the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by environmental degradation.

We're looking for passionate educators, activists, students, and leaders to present at this year's conference.

Visual and Performing Arts

NMU will host a "Pop-in Concert" by the Superior String Alliance Chamber Players in Reynolds Recital Hall this Tuesday, February 18 (12-12:45pm). Performers will include Adam Hall (cello), Dr. Barbara Rhyneer (violin), Danielle Simandl (violin) and Dr. Theresa Camilli (piano). NMU students, staff, faculty and members of the Marquette community can "pop-in" for one piece or stay for the entire concert! No tickets required. Students who stay for the entirety can receive Concert Credit.

Visual and Performing Arts

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 3PM | University Center | Student Scholarship Summit is a new opportunity for students to showcase their research, scholarly activity, and creative inquiry. This is a networking and poster session. A limited number of student entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for this inaugural event. Awards will be issued for First ($750), Second ($450), Third places ($150), and one (1) People's Choice ($750). All are encouraged to attend. 

Visual and Performing Arts

NMU Department of Music is pleased to present a faculty recital of one of our vocal instructors, Keri Lee Pierson! Her recital will be on March 22 at 4:00 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall.

Keri Lee Pierson is a classically trained soprano and contemporary musician. She has taught private voice lessons, diction courses, theory, history and literature courses at BGSU and Flagler College. In addition to collegiate work, she has experience as a K-6 music teacher, a staff musician at various churches, directing youth choruses, and has kept a private studio for all skill levels. Ms. Pierson is completing her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Contemporary Music at BGSU, and holds a Master’s in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from the University of Central Florida.

Planning interesting and audience-involved events, with a lean towards contemporary chamber music is Ms. Pierson's primary focus. In 2021-22, she was awarded two grants from the Florida Department of State for her voice and guitar duo, Deux Saisons, to tour in St. Johns County’s public libraries and schools. Her duo’s current project involves commissioning new works from composers Christopher Cerrone, Akshaya Avril Tucker, and Pablo Gómez-Estévez. Ms. Pierson has presented events and concerts throughout the United States and in Europe with some of the industry's leading organizations and frequently curated her projects and events.

Visual and Performing Arts

Join NMU's Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. James A. Strain, for their winter semester concert on Saturday, April 5th. Enjoy an afternoon of exciting music featuring a variety of percussion instruments and styles. The concert takes place at 3:00 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall, and admission is free for all.

Visual and Performing Arts

The Marquette Choral Society will be at Reynolds Recital Hall at the end of April. They will be performing two concerts, the first being Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and the second being Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Admission is $12 General Admission and Free for NMU Students and Youth (18+under).

Visual and Performing Arts

The Marquette Choral Society will be at Reynolds Recital Hall at the end of April. They will be performing two concerts, the first being Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and the second being Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Admission is $12 General Admission and Free for NMU Students and Youth (18+under).

Visual and Performing Arts

The University Orchestra will be performing their final concert of the school year Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for everyone!

Visual and Performing Arts

NMU's Choral Ensembles will be performing in Marquette's beautiful St. Peter Cathedral for their spring concert! Come see them perform on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Visual and Performing Arts

Under the direction of Patrick Booth, OM (Open Mind) New Music Ensemble presents non-traditional experimental music performances. The OM Ensemble’s adventurous programming offers listeners and performers a unique music experience. Performances feature conventional and unconventional composition techniques, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaborations with visual artists, dancers, poets, etc.

See the OM Ensemble perform in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesday, April 8! The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free for everyone.

Learn more about the Open Mind Ensemble here.