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The Chamber Winds of South Dakota, a faculty-led ensemble founded by �ձ�av��Ƶ assistant professor of music Elizabeth Robinson, released its debut album “Moxie” in June.

The South Dakota Art Museum is celebrating the people and collections that made the museum possible with a summerlong exhibit and a reception planned for early August.

�ձ�av��Ƶ's Wokini Initiative has announced the projects and awardees for the 2026 Challenge Grant.

�ձ�av��Ƶ senior Emily Hofer recently represented South Dakota at the National Association for Music Education’s Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., where she joined peers from across the country to promote the impact of music education.

Prairie Repertory Theatre announces its 54th season, featuring a vibrant and entertaining lineup of musical classics, timeless drama and side-splitting comedy.

Aaron Ragsdale, professor of percussion and assistant director of bands in the �ձ�av��Ƶ School of Performing Arts, recently returned to his roots for a meaningful performance honoring his father, Chalon Ragsdale, on his 50th work anniversary at the University of Arkansas.

Interior design students in the �ձ�av��Ƶ School of Design are getting hands-on experience, including a top 28 finish at an international competition, all thanks to a generous donation from an �ձ�av��Ƶ alum.

A single note can hold an entire world of emotion. For �ձ�av��Ƶ assistant professor Mark Stevens, a single piano piece can hold an ocean. His multiyear commissioning project, “One Drop Contains Oceans,” explores how music from a variety of voices can transform the classical piano repertoire. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, he will bring those voices to life in a public performance at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

The �ձ�av��Ƶ theatre and dance program received four awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for its production of “Fuddy Meers.”

Dan Carlson’s path to leading a top high school band in the region is rooted in family, experiences and a passion for music.