The College of St. Scholastica Fine Arts Department

10/12/2026

Violinist Kiersten Loban, a nursing major and member of the CSS Orchestra, had the opportunity to perform in Matinee Musicale's master class with the Balourdet Quartet today. Brava, Kiersten! 🎻

09/28/2026

Last spring, choir students from the College of St. Scholastica performed in a major concert at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. The performance was professionally recorded and will soon air on

09/28/2026

Watch the St. Scholastica Concert Choir in the broadcast of Sing Democracy, available on PBS.org through October 24!

09/14/2026

Join us for an Art Song Recital tomorrow evening, co-sponsored by the St. Scholastica Library!

The Music Program presents:
Art Song Recital

+ Tuesday, September 15, 7 p.m.
+ Mitchell Auditorium
+ $12 general admission, free for students and Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery
+ Tickets at https://thecollegeofstscholastica.ticketspice.com/art-song-recital

Join us for an evening of Art Song featuring mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski and pianist Casey Rafn. The program will feature works by composers Franz Schubert, Jake Endres, Stephen Paulus, David Evan Thomas, Fredrik Jakobsson, and Wendy Durrwachter.

06/08/2026

Scenes from last month's Commencement Ceremony featuring our music students and faculty 🎼👨‍🎓
Congratulations, class of 2026!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 St. Scholastica Fine Arts graduates!

Brennan Muhich graduated this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Sustainability and Justice along with minors in Music and Civic Studies. Brennan recently moved to Maplewood, MN and will soon begin working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch while also pursuing a Master of Criminal Justice. Congratulations, Brennan! 🎉

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 St. Scholastica Fine Arts graduates!

Ellie Norvitch graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Civic Studies, Global Sustainability and Justice Studies, and Music. She will be attending the University of St. Thomas for law school in the fall! Congratulations, Ellie! 🎉

05/04/2026

Congratulations to music major Oliver Heck on his Capstone Recital this weekend!

Oliver is a guitar student of Mr. Darin Bergsven and was joined on stage by Axel Swanson, electric bass and Jevin Joki, drums and percussion.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to music minor Ryan Martini on his Milestone Lecture Recital this weekend!

Ryan is a violin student of Ms. Jean Leibfried and was joined on stage by pianist Emily Nast. In addition to performing, Ryan gave a presentation on the Baroque Era.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to music major Connor Besky on his Capstone Recital this weekend! Connor performed on baritone, soprano, and alto saxophones.

Connor is a saxophone student of Mr. Randy Lee and was also joined on stage by pianist Emily Nast, quartet members Brianna Hendren and Emily Wetzel, and Hannah Wohlers on djembe.