Music
The Kansas Wesleyan Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra made their successful debut on October 24th. The string orchestra opened the concert with a captivating concerto featuring four soloists and a solo cellist. The wind ensemble, directed by Benjamin Rohrer, followed with a program of five pieces. Wind Ensemble Benjamin Rohrer, the adjunct wind ensemble director, […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios / Staff Writer The Kansas Wesleyan University music department welcomed esteemed cellist Dr. David Littrell for a special performance and educational session on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Dr. Littrell’s visit extended beyond simply showcasing his musical talents; he offered a captivating exploration of the music itself, delving into the history and […]
By Merissa Bailey Rios/Staff Writer For the third year the Kansas Wesleyan String Orchestra hosted Salina Strings Day. This event brings together the KWU, Salina South High school, and Salina Central High school orchestras. Joining together the orchestras for a concert at the Kansas Highway Patrol auditorium on the former Marymount College campus. Bringing Salina […]
By Elijah Resano / Staff Writer Last Friday, the Kansas Wesleyan University Department of Music held the annual Christmas by Candlelight event, with this year’s theme being: “Prince of Peace.” This year highlights the differences in how the spirit of Christmas is enjoyed by cultures from around the world. Select songs taken from cultures in […]
On Wednesday, September 27 KWU’s Praise Band led Fields of Faith at Dean Evan’s Stadium. Fields of Faith is a service that brings the community together to worship and praise God. The KWU Praise Band includes Madeleine Johnson (vocalist), Scott Jagodzinske (bass guitar), Taiton Reed (keys), Joshua Chelvin (piano), Simeon Faagai (acoustic guitar), Grady Tatum (drums), Cynder […]
The Kansas Wesleyan University Department of Music held an Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Concert on October 5th, 2023. This is a gallery of photos from that event. All photos taken by Photography Editor Ryah Klima. The photos from the student recitals held on October 4th can be found here.
By Elijah Resano / Staff Writer This school year, Kansas Wesleyan University’s music department has implemented a plethora of new additions in terms of faculty and leadership, and even new spaces for students to grow in their learning. New Rooms for Tunes Major renovations were started earlier this year for the school’s music department, particularly […]
Fine Arts of KWU held many showcases of talent at the Homecoming Weekend from October 21st-23rd. Kansas Wesleyan University’s Music Department held a concert on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The concert, a collaboration of Orchestra and Vocal, invited the Kansas Wesleyan Music Alumni to attend, and perform along with them. KWU Alumni proudly joined the […]
Getting Some Grub This past week was homecoming week at Kansas Wesleyan University. There were many homecoming activities throughout the week but one of the biggest ones was the homecoming pep rally. Before the pep rally they had a cookout in the Student Activities Center for all the students to eat. With the Den and […]
Part two of my post for Tony Lu, pianist. In an effort to know how Tony coming to Salina, Kansas came to be, I dove into the story a little deeper. How did Tony Lu end up in Salina, KS, coming all of the way from Old Bennington, Vermont? To find our, I reached out […]
