Public, in-person performances are planned for the 2021-2022 academic year; however, performances that tend to draw very large audiences may have a limited hall capacity. Masks will be required for all audience members in attendance.
To limit large audiences and shorten the length of performances in some cases, the family weekend concert schedule will be different than prior years:
12:30pm Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra, CFL
3:00pm Norskkor and Aurora, CFL
7:00pm Cathedral Choir, Collegiate Chorale, and Symphonic Band, CFL
8:00pm Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Band, CFL Front Steps
The Box Office will ticket the family weekend concerts held in the CFL, and we will encourage audience members to wear masks.
The Homecoming concert will proceed in its typical format (three concerts of 30 minutes with 20 minute breaks in between performances). The Box Office will ticket this event and audience members will be encouraged to wear masks.
The decision to allow public performances will at all times be informed by conditions of health and safety, and by the decisions and judgment of the COVID Response Team, President Ward, and the Cabinet. Dress rehearsals and performances will take place according to the Music Department Calendar.
Recital Attendance
Students may attend in-person recitals again. Masks will be required for all audience members in attendance.
Christmas at Luther
At this time, we are planning for Christmas at Luther 2021 to occur in person with live audiences. More information will be available later in the fall semester, and the Christmas at Luther website will be updated with the latest information. Reach out to Susan Potvin with questions. Campus events with large numbers of anticipated participants and/or guests on campus (e.g., Homecoming and Christmas at Luther) may be adjusted to accommodate a smaller number of in-person guests. Masks will be required for all audience members in attendance.
Dorian Festivals
At this time, we are planning for the 2021-2022 Dorian Festivals to occur in person. More information will be available later in the fall semester, and the Dorian website will be updated with the latest information. Due to the size of the festivals, number of participants and/or housing protocols may be adjusted to accommodate a smaller number of in-person guests. Masks will be required for all audience members in attendance at the Dorian Festival Grand Concerts.
Music Tours
Music ensemble tours for the 2021-2022 academic year are being planned in hopes that they will occur as normal. Because of the many challenging factors related to domestic touring, including homestays, large group travel, performances for large audiences, and more, we will determine if any adjustments to our standard touring practices need to occur at a later date. Reach out to Susan Potvin with questions.