October 16, 2023
The Mayville State University concert choir and concert band performed a fall recital Wednesday, Oct 11 at noon in the Classroom Building Auditorium. The band and choir are directed by Dr. Byron Ward, Instructor of Music.
The choir started out the program with “Hail to Our Comets,” Mayville State’s fight song composed by former Mayville State music director Hans J. Lee. The choir also performed “Fly Away Home” by PINKZEBRA, and “It’s All Right,” arranged by Robert T. Gibson. Abbie Holter was student conductor for the choir’s performance of “The Old Mill” by Kenneth Riggs.
“Fanfare and Flourishes” by James Curnow was the first song performed by the band. That was followed by “Resilience” by PINKZEBRA and “Jungle Dance” by Brian Balmages.
Members of the Mayville State Concert Choir are Lizzy Halisey, Andrew Hoyme, Amelea Nelson, Thyra Peterick, Allisyn Tollefson, Victoria Wensauer, Sarah Finseth, Mallory Gust, Nichole Hettwer, Abby Holter, Bethany Holter, Baylie Norris, Tyler Carstensen, Cole Gesell, Chas Hagan, J.R. Liggans, Mason Mittag, Dominic Ott, Paul Whitaker, and Ezera Wuori. The choir is accompanied by Julie Twedt.
Members of the concert band are J.R. Liggans, Emalea Nelson, Lexy Awalt, Abbie Holter, Bethany Holter, Dominic Ott, Mollie Robbins, Lizzy Hallisey, Kasia Hoekstra, Colten Hurst, Jarrel McGarvey, Annika Reierson, Kate Vigen, Chase Hagan, Kadyn Helde, Thyra Peterick, and Sarah Finseth.
Christmas concert planned for December 3
The Mayville State University band and choir will perform their annual Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in the MSU Classroom Building Auditorium. Dr. Byron Ward invites community members, alumni, and friends to participate in the concert. Those who sing or play a band instrument and would like to participate should contact Dr. Byron Ward at byron.ward@mayvillestate.edu as soon as possible.
There will be a mandatory rehearsal Friday, Dec. at 5:30 p.m.
“Dust off those old instruments and vocal cords and join us for this fun event and opportunity to perform together as a community,” encouraged Dr. Ward. “Participants must have some music experience, but all experience levels are welcome.”
Trumpet recital is November 8
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., when Dr. Ward will be performing a trumpet recital. The recital will include a variety of different pieces, musical styles, and trumpets. The recital will be held in the MSU Classroom Building Auditorium.