News
News items about the Music Department. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
July 26, 2017
Norm Wika - May 2017 Faculty Profile
When it comes to multi-tasking between interests, Norm Wika has a hard time pairing any task with music. Even listening to a music station during drives to work can be a challenge for the SVSU assistant professor of music.
April 19, 2017
Tickets remain for Grammy-winning jazz artist Bob James concert at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome multiple Grammy Award-winning musician Bob James for a concert performance Friday, April 28 in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the jazz pianist will take the state at 8 p.m. Tickets remain on sale at $40 per person.
April 10, 2017
SVSU Concert Band to perform
The Saginaw Valley State University Concert Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public.
March 15, 2017
SVSU flute concert set for March 30
Saginaw Valley State University's Flute Choir will perform in concert Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall.
February 17, 2017
Pianist Trepanier to perform at SVSU
MiJung Trepanier will perform a piano recital Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall at Saginaw Valley State University. The event is free and open to the public.
February 17, 2017
SVSU senior soprano to perform with pianist in concert
Saginaw Valley State University will present a senior recital performance featuring student soprano Heather Seaton, who will be joined in concert by pianist Jason Maurer.
February 6, 2017
SVSU music department earns national reaccreditation
The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Music hit a high note with accreditors, and has earned accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music for the second time, this time for a 10-year period.
February 3, 2017
SVSU Rhea Miller Concert series to feature acclaimed musicians
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase internationally-acclaimed baritone John Muriello, who will be joined by renowned composer and pianist Richard Pearson Thomas during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Feb. 4.
November 28, 2016
SVSU actors, vocalists to bring 1940s radio show-style holiday production to stage
Saginaw Valley State University student actors and vocalists will collaborate again for the school’s annual live radio show-style production, “Christmas of Yesteryear: A 1940s Radio Show.”
November 18, 2016
Prince, Bowie, Hendrix music planned for SVSU marching band concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal marching band will perform in its 41st annual indoor concert this month.
November 14, 2016
SVSU Concert Choir set for November 17 performance
Saginaw Valley State University's Concert Choir will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
November 11, 2016
Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet to perform at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Nov. 12. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
October 24, 2016
SVSU’s Cardinal Singers share vocal talents in concert
Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Singers will perform in concert Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The concert will feature selections from composers Scott Tuttle, Ivor Davies, Arthur Sullivan, and Henry Purcell.
October 6, 2016
SVSU Wind Ensemble in concert Oct. 13
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will perform in concert Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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music@svsu.edu
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Department Chair
Norman Wikanwika@svsu.edu
Office
Arbury Fine Arts Center 226