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NSU Symphonic Band presents: Colors
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Join us for an evening of wonderful music for wind band as the NSU Symphonic Band is joined by the Aberdeen Central High School band for several side-by-side selections! A ticket is not required for this event, it is free for everyone to attend.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKG.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!
NSU Music Calendar
This hilarious musical tells the story of Bud and Doug, two pals putting on the best show ever, unfortunately they are out of money and without a cast. Directed by Brian Omland. Tickets are required for this event. Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 ages 65+ and NSU Employees. Students are free. Cash or check only.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKL.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!
NSU Theatre Calendar
This hilarious musical tells the story of Bud and Doug, two pals putting on the best show ever, unfortunately they are out of money and without a cast. Directed by Brian Omland. Tickets are required for this event. Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 ages 65+ and NSU Employees. Students are free. Cash or check only.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKL.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!
NSU Music Calendar
This hilarious musical tells the story of Bud and Doug, two pals putting on the best show ever, unfortunately they are out of money and without a cast. Directed by Brian Omland. Tickets are required for this event. Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 ages 65+ and NSU Employees. Students are free. Cash or check only.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKL.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Gutenberg! The Musical!
NSU Theatre Calendar
This hilarious musical tells the story of Bud and Doug, two pals putting on the best show ever, unfortunately they are out of money and without a cast. Directed by Brian Omland. Tickets are required for this event. Box Office opens 1 hour before the start of the show. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 ages 65+ and NSU Employees. Students are free. Cash or check only.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKL.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
Aberdeen Community Concert Association presents: C Street Brass
NSU Music Calendar
Passionately committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians, C Street Brass’s mission is to connect lovers of the arts from all walks of life around a highly energetic and engaging concert experience. Equally as comfortable with Baroque as they are Broadway, this brass ensemble features five of the most talented, classically trained musicians in the industry.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXRV.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100.
Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony presents: Video Games Pops Concert
NSU Music Calendar
Step into a world of pixels, power-ups, and epic adventures as AUCS present a multi-media pops concert featuring some of the most iconic music in video game history. This fun-filled event also features the winners of NSU’s Concerto-Aria Competition and the debut of the AUCS “Podium Auction,” where audience members vote for a local celebrity to guest conduct the orchestra.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKN.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
An NSU School of Fine Arts Senior Recital: Natalie Miles, Stephen Rowenhorst, and Brody Hampl
NSU Music Calendar
Join us for a NSU Senior Recital featuring three of our top graduating seniors in music. No ticket is required. This is a free concert.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFZJK.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100.
56th South Dakota Jazz Festival
NSU Music Calendar
Join us for a thrilling evening of energetic jazz with the NSU Jazz Ensemble, featuring a number of talent guest musicians and soloists!
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKQ.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
NSU Bach's Lunch Concert
NSU Music Calendar
The NSU Music Department invites you to celebrate Bach's Birthday with us at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church where an assortment of pieces composed by him will be performed. Following the concert is a free will donation lunch provided by the church.
Event Locator: 2026-ACGTVF.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
NSU Off Campus.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
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Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
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Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Classroom 109.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts (Red Room) Lecture Classroom 117, Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Classroom 107.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Berggren (Blue Room) Recital Hall 181, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Classroom 109.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Classroom 108.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Classroom 109.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts (Red Room) Lecture Classroom 117.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Band Classroom 158.
Region IV Large Group Band and Choir Competition
NSU Music Calendar
Regional large high school band and choir groups competition.
Event Locator: 2025-ACDJAT.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Choir Classroom 155.
Surprise! Student Showcase
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Surprise! Student Showcase.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGJDC.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Senior Recital: Dylan Blair
NSU Music Calendar
Dylan Blair performs his Senior Recital and all are welcome to enjoy his repertoire. This is open to the public and a free concert to attend.
Event Locator: 2025-ACGQZB.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Krikac Administration Auditorium 300.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
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Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
NSU Theatre Calendar
Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
NSU Music Calendar
Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Opera-Theatre presents: Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore: Two Tall Tales in Song Operatic Misadventures from the American f
NSU Theatre Calendar
Hold onto your hats and hitch up your heartstrings—Lovestruck & Saddle-Sore brings the Old West to the opera stage in two delightfully dramatic chamber works. In Down in the Valley, a doomed romance unfolds behind bars as a young couple’s dreams clash with harsh frontier justice. Then, saddle up for laughs in Sweet Betsy from Pike, where a headstrong pioneer woman takes on the Gold Rush, her man, and the untamed West with wit, grit, and just a touch of melodrama.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKT.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Black Box 112.
NSU Symphonic Band/NSU Concert Band present: Band Extravaganza
NSU Music Calendar
Join us for an afternoon of exciting wind band music performed by members of the NSU Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the NSU Concert Band conducted by Dr. Travis Netzer. This concert marks the traditional season finale for the band season, so they will roll out all the stops for this “Band Extravaganza!”.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFTKV.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.
Aberdeen Community Concert Association presents: The Bronx Wanderers
NSU Music Calendar
The Bronx Wanderers are a high-energy musical “tour-de-force” that have been entertaining audiences of all ages since 2003. The band, comprised of a father, his sons and two of their long-time friends, prides itself on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages.
Event Locator: 2025-ACFXRW.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Center Lobby 101, Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301, Johnson Fine Arts Center Vestibule 100.
Bill Wieland and Friends
NSU Music Calendar
“Bill Wieland and Friends” is Bill Wieland’s retirement recital. It will feature NSU students, NSU alumni, and community members in a wide variety of ensembles. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Event Locator: 2026-ACGWTB.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Johnson Fine Arts Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre 300, Johnson Fine Arts Stage 301.