Michael Culloton News Today

Matthew Shepard's legacy explored at Concordia; ND Republican Gubernatorial debate reviewed; Tom Isern discusses 'book showers' in ND; Prairie Plates features wings.

The series of events at Concordia this week, “Considering Matthew Shepard: 25 Years Later,” mark the 25th anniversary of the killing of a young gay man in Laramie, Wyo., that shook the country.

With 65 voices singing in harmony, conductor Michael Culloton brings The Concordia Choir from Moorhead, Minn., to perform in Missoula at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Prior to the concert, the choir have a song share event with the Polson High School choir, which is taught by Concordia College alumna Kaylee Shirtliff. The two choirs will perform songs for each other.

Concordia College senior, Mykaela Zola is “thrilled” to sing with her choir friends “in a space I’m so familiar with,” she said

FM Choral Artists and the FMCA Chamber Orchestra welcome audiences to explore Haydn’s emotional piece during “War and Peace,” the company’s second concert of the 2023-2024 season.

From a parade to traditional Christmas concerts and celebrations, unpack the fun with a variety of events.

Exploring Christmas music with Dr. Michael Culloton, music professor and choral director at Concordia College, discussing what defines a Christmas song.

The “Voices of the Earth” concert featuring FM Choral Artists will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at Concordia College Centrum.

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

The 28-voice Minnesota All-State Lutheran Choir will perform a concert and hymn sing 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer.