Campus Clips

Orchestras presenting concerts April 12 and 13

The Jamestown College Department of Music and the Valley City Civic Orchestra will present a Joint Chamber Orchestra concert in both Jamestown and Valley City.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 in Jamestown College’s Voorhees Chapel and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13 in Valley City State University’s Vangstad Auditorium. Both performances are free and open to the public. read more »

Theatre season continues with 'The Imaginary Invalid'

Jamestown College Theatre’s season continues with the 1673 comedié-ballet “The Imaginary Invalid” by the French playwright Moliére. Performances are April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. nightly in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s DeNault Auditorium.

The Friends of the Fine Arts will host a reception following the opening night performance in Room 123 of the Reiland Fine Arts Center. All playgoers are welcome to join the cast and crew for refreshments and conversation. read more »

Concert to celebrate PDQ Bach April 6

The Jamestown College Department of Music and special guests will present a PDQ Bach festival concert at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 in Voorhees Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

PDQ Bach, the brainchild and alter ego of composer Peter Schickele, has been regarded as a forgotten son of the Bach family known for his parodies of classical music and slapstick comedy. He has been called a “pimple on the face of music,” “the worst musician ever to have trod organ pedals,” “the most dangerous musician since Nero,” and other things not quite so complimentary. read more »

Science scholarships awarded

Jamestown College has awarded the Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship to two high school seniors.

Marco Psihountas, Olathe, Kan., and James Young III, Newberry, Mich., were selected from high school seniors participating in an on-campus interview and examination process in February. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years. read more »

Full tuition scholarships awarded

Jamestown College has awarded the prestigious, full tuition Wilson Scholarship to two high school seniors.

Katianne Brockpahler, Sebeka, Minn., and Echo Locken, Pekin, N.D., were selected among students participating in an on-campus interview, essay and examination process in February. read more »