Hoe Down
J. Stafford Smith
arr. J. Eklund
Lori Cline
McKenzie Lee
Amy Mercer
Zoelle Jacobson, piano
Annika Lukken, percussion
School of Performing Arts Events
The School of Performing Arts offers many opportunities to attend live music performances each year. Every year the school sponsors exceptional student performances, nationally recognized visiting artists and several community outreach events. You can get your tickets online and stream live online.
November
Celebrate America! Piano Ensemble Concert
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Fox Recital Hall
The Minnesota State Moorhead Piano Ensemble commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and celebrates the American musical experience through a blend of patriotic selections and works by American composers.
Celebrate America!
Fall 2026 Piano Ensemble Concert
November 8, 2026
4:30 p.m.
Fox Recital Hall
Dr. Amy Mercer, director
Program
Star-Spangled Banner
A. Copland
arr. A. Mercer
Owen Riepe
Carter Reburn
The Washington Post March
J. P. Sousa
arr. M. Bober
Carter Reburn
Amy Mercer
St. Louis Blues
W. C. Handy
arr. A. Mercer
Katelynn Toomey
Hannah Bronson
America, the Beautiful
S. A. Ward
arr. M. Bober
Kaylee Trana
Noelle Larsen
In the Mood
J. Garland
Macy Purdy
McKenzie Lee
Drachenlied
M. Leaf
Keziah Quanbeck
Katelynn Toomey
Fall 2026 Mystery Piece
arr. A. Mercer
Owen Riepe
Amy Mercer
Amazing Grace
Early American Melody
arr. C. Lobdell
Zoelle Jacobson
Noelle Larsen
The Stars and Stripes Forever
J. P. Sousa
arr. W. Hughes
Benjamin Druffel
Olivia Swanson
Noelle Larsen
Michael Johnson
Rhapsody in Blue
G. Gershwin
arr. A. Mercer
Amy Mercer
Katelynn Toomey
Keziah Quanbeck
Benjamin Druffel
Piano Ensemble Performers
- Zoelle Jacobson
- Noelle Larsen
- McKenzie Lee
- Keziah Quanbeck
- Carter Reburn
- Owen Riepe
- Olivia Swanson
- Katelynn Toomey
Faculty Guest Performers
- Lori Cline
- Dr. Benjamin Druffel
- Dr. Michael Johnson
High School Guest Performers
- Hannah Bronson
- Macy Purdy
- Kaylee Trana
Special thanks to local participating teachers, Cathie Scheid and Kathy Tsen for their support.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Glasrud Auditorium
Jazz Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Glasrud Auditorium
Children's Show
Tuesday, November 17 - Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00 am & 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm Saturday
Hansen Theatre
Instrumental Studio Class Performances (Q-Z)
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Fox Recital Hall
Miranda Langford Vocal Senior Recital
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Gaede Stage
String Ensemble Concert
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Glasrud Auditorium
Commercial Music Ensemble Concert
Monday, November 23, 2026 | 7:30 pm
Hansen Theatre
December
Honors/Music Scholarship Audition Day
Friday, December 4, 2026 | All Day
Fox Recital Hall & Gaede Stage
Instrumental Studio Class Performance (A-P)
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Fox Recital Hall
Chamber Concert
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 4:30 pm
Glasrud Auditorium
Vocal Music Juries
Friday, December 11, 2026 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Gaede Stage
Instrumental Music Juries
Monday, December 14, 2026 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fox Recital Hall