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Paul Thompson, left, and Abby Schmidt

Ripon College choirs to present joint concert Sunday

The three Ripon College choral ensembles will present a combined concert Sunday, Feb 19. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. The conductors are Assistant Professor of Music Paul Thompson and Adjunct Instructor of Music Abby Schmidt. Adjunct Instructor of […]

The Cavatina Duo

Flute, guitar duo will perform in chamber music series Feb. 10

The Cavatina Duo will perform at Ripon College Friday, Feb, 10, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The artists will also lead a masterclass that day with Ripon College flute and guitar students. […]

The Joe Policastro Trio

Chicago-based jazz trio to perform in chamber series Jan. 27

The Joe Policastro Trio, a forward-thinking jazz trio based in Chicago, will perform at Ripon College Friday, Jan. 27, as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The artists also will lead a clinic that […]

Jessica Jensen with her instrument

Faculty trumpet recital to be presented Monday

A trumpet recital with Jessica Jensen, adjunct professor of music, and John Daniel will be presented Monday, Jan. 23, at Ripon College. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The accompanist will be pianist Wayne Wildman. Selections […]

Christmas bells on sheet music

Ripon College musical ensembles will present holiday concert Sunday

A holiday concert will be presented by the Ripon College Department of Music Sunday, Dec. 4. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend. All of the musical ensembles of the College will perform: Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Choral Union, […]

Poster for Triskelion Trio

Visiting Triskelion Trio to perform newly commissioned works Nov. 11

Triskelion Trio, a unique chamber ensemble dedicated to advocating for music by living composers, will perform in the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon series Friday, Nov. 11, at Ripon College. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. All events in the Chamber Music and […]

Claire Lefeber and Kylar Kinyon

Chamber Singers/Concert Choir, Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform separate concerts Sunday

The Ripon College Chamber Singers/Concert Choir and Symphonic Wind Ensemble each will perform concerts Sunday, Nov. 6. Both concerts will be presented in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform at 3:15 p.m. Assistant Professor of Music […]

Christopher Cramer

Classical guitar recital to be presented by Christopher Cramer Friday, Nov. 4

A classical guitar recital will be presented Friday, Nov. 4, at Ripon College. The recital by Adjunct Instructor of Music Christopher Cramer will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. The program includes selections from the 16th through the 20th […]

Erin Bryan

Erin K. Bryan wins honorable mention in national competition

Assistant Professor of Music Erin K. Bryan has won an honorable mention as a finalist in the 2022 The American Prize in Vocal Performance — Women in Art Song and Oratorio. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation’s most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts. The American […]

Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich

Kurt Dietrich to speak Monday about jazz in Wisconsin

Kurt Dietrich, professor emeritus of music at Ripon College, will speak Monday, May 9, at Winchester Academy in Waupaca, Wisconsin. His talk will be “Wisconsin Jazz: From the Roots to the Present.” He will give an overview of important jazz artists from Wisconsin and the trends that have led from the early days up to […]

Paul Thompson, left, and C. Patrick Perkins

Ripon College Orchestra, choirs performance scheduled for Sunday canceled

The performance originally scheduled for Sunday, May 1, in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, has been canceled because of illness.  The Ripon College Choral Union and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Music Paul Thompson, in collaboration with the Ripon College Orchestra, under the direction of Adjunct Instructor […]

Yacob Bennett '22

Yacob Bennett senior baritone recital postponed to May 6

The senior baritone vocal recital by Yacob Bennett of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, originally scheduled for April 30 has been postponed to Friday, May 6. The performance will begin at 5 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Included will be works by Arnold Schoenberg, Sergei Rachmaninoff Franz Schubert, Ralph Vaughan-Williams and others. […]

Caleb Klinzing '22 playing organ

Caleb Klinzing ’22 to present senior organ recital April 29

Caleb Klinzing ’22 of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, will present his senior organ recital Friday, April 29, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Selections include Toccata in F Major, by Dietrich Buxtehude; “8 Kleine Präludien und Fugen,” by Johann Ludwig Krebs; No. 8 […]

C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts

Celebrate all of Ripon’s fine arts April 29!

Spring Arts Celebration will be held April 29 at Ripon College, highlighting special offerings from the visual art, music and theatre departments. Festivities will run from 4:30 p.m. to about 9 p.m. in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. All are free and open to the public. Pre-registration can be made here. 4:30 p.m.: Caleb […]

Cast of 'The Great Trailer Park Musical'

‘Great American Trailer Park Musical’ to be presented April 27-30

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” a riveting musical comedy with a touch of Jerry Springer drama, will be presented April 27-30 by the departments of theatre and music at Ripon College. Performances will begin each evening at 7:30 p.m. in Benstead Theatre, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free, but reservations are […]

Abbegayle Lane '22

Abbegayle Lane ’22 to perform senior vocal recital April 23

Abbegayle Lane ’22 of Neenah, Wisconsin, will present her senior vocal recital Saturday, April 23, at Ripon College. The recital will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The accompanist will be Visiting Instructor of Music Deb MacKenzie on piano. Lane, a soprano, majored in music education with […]

Jessica Jensen, left, and Deb MacKenzie

Jessica Jensen, Deb MacKenzie to present faculty recital April 23

A recital with Adjunct Professor of Music Jessica Jensen, trumpet, and Visiting Instructor of Music Deb MacKenzie, piano, will be presented Saturday, April 23, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 1 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Selections will be […]

Paul Dietrich

Ripon College Jazz Ensemble will perform spring concert April 22

The Ripon College Jazz Ensemble will present their spring concert Friday, April 22. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The 18-member ensemble, which features Ripon College students as well as Ripon faculty and staff and area […]

Lydia Wiley Deal '22

Lydia Wiley Deal ’22 to present flute recital April 9

Lydia Wiley Deal ’22 of Whitewater, Wisconsin, will perform a senior recital Saturday, April 9, at Ripon College. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free. Selections to be performed include Sonata for Flute in E Minor, by J.S. Bach; Sonata for Flute […]

Toby Shucha, Tom Farvour

Symphonic Wind Ensemble to perform April 10 at Ripon College

The Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Tobin Shucha, will perform April 10 at Ripon College. The concert will begin at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. It is free and open to the public. Selections will be “Kirkpatrick Fanfare,” by Andrew Boysen Jr.; “First […]