Dept of Music presents Music Careers Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 13, 12:45 p.m.
Nazareth Chapel

Join us to hear from three music grads working in professional careers in the Twin Cities area: Terry Esau, composer, writer, producer, author, speaker, executive director of Free Bikes 4 Kidz, is an NWC graduate of 1978; Jason Piehl, Production Manager for The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, holds a bachelor’s degree in Trombone Performance at Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree in Trombone Performance with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music; Jodi Richert, accompanist (previous piano teacher) with a Music Performance degree (NWC 1992) and currently completing her MBA from the Carlson School of Management, is now Asset Manager of Target Corporation; and Sarah Roberts, music therapist at Lifeworks Services in Eagan working with individuals with developmental disabilities, holds a Music Education degree from University of Tennessee at Martin and music therapy equivalency from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. Free and open to the public.

Homecoming Showcase

Friday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.

Maranatha Hall

Calling all Music students and Alumni, including all Music Ensemble and Faculty/Staff Alumni! You’re all invited to a Music Department reunion (with dessert!) after our Homecoming Showcase concert on Friday, September 28, at 7 pm, in Maranatha Hall. The concert will highlight the College Choir, Symphonic Band and Orchestra performing a variety of American and patriotic pieces, including classical, choral, contemporary, film, gospel, and Broadway. Immediately following the concert, a dessert reception will be held in the second floor Graham Commons while the Jazz Ensemble performs. There will also be a special reception for all Music Department & Ensemble students and Alumni on the same level. TICKETS can be purchased at nwc.edu/tickets, and one $10 ticket will admit you to both the concert and the reception! (For current students and faculty/staff, tickets are $8.) We look forward to seeing MANY of you here for this year’s reunion, reconnecting with old friends, colleagues and instructors.