The Collage Concert at Bismarck State College features student ensembles and soloists in a distinctive performance Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium.
Performed in two seamless acts, the concert moves from one musical selection to another without interruption or applause. Visual art professors Michelle Lindblom and Brian Hushagen will interpret the music on canvas as it occurs.
BSC vocal and instrumental chamber groups perform a variety of musical styles with musicians positioned throughout the auditorium. Student soloists audition for the spots and select and prepare their own music.
Performing instrumental selections are the Brass Ensemble directed by Brianne Fuzesy, the Woodwind Ensemble directed by Jeanette Rehberg, the Percussion Ensemble directed by Rob Peske, the Guitar Ensemble directed by Doug Klein, and the String Ensemble directed by Everaldo Martinez.
Vocal groups include the Men's Ensemble directed by Dawn Hagerott, and Women's Ensemble directed by Andrew Miller. Dean Bellin, BSC technical theater instructor, provides the lighting effects.
Selected students will read their own short stories and poems chosen from winning entries in the annual "Figments of the Imagination" contest.
BSC presents this ArtsQuest event at no charge. Early arrival is recommended because there is no late seating break.