Department of Music - NMU Events and Announcements

Department of Music

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Department of Music

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).

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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!

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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.

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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.

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The NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing in Reynolds Recital Hall on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. for their final concert of the season! Admission is free and open to everyone.

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Students perform a piece or pieces of their choice on their instrument as a requirement of their program. Join us in Reynolds Recital Hall on Friday, April 25 at 1:00 p.m. for the fifth and final student recital of the '24-'25 school year.