YEAR
2023
All the seated tickets are SOLD OUT!
You can get a STANDING TICKET, which does not include any drinks/snacks, at the door before the show for $15/person.
Multiple Dates
Ongoing
Educational workshops
“Feel it, share it, and express it:
A Self-exploration Journey through Music and Arts”
Monthly workshops throughout the year
Location:
Summit Oaks residential treatment center at LSS of South Dakota
Description:
Led by Dr. Yi-Chun Lin and Lawrence Diggs, the workshops are to designed to help students connect to their feelings, emotions, body, and mind, and explore different ways to re-interpret things they experience through different art forms, such as music, poetry, painting…etc. We are giving the students or children the permission to search for who they are through their creativity.
Photo link:
21
Oct.
2023
[ PG 13 Event: Low light experience with music, Asian horror stories, and spooky snacks and drinks ]
Saturday 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location:
Dada Gastropub
402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Schedule:
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9:00 PM Door's Open
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9:30 "Asian Horror Night" program begins.
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9:30 - 10: 30 Spooky snacks and drinks served.
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10:30 Program concludes. Have a spooky night.
Ticket:
What is "Asian Horror"?
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In Asian culture, there are countless tales, lore, and stories about paranormal activity and the supernatural world. This cultural inspiration has been heavily adapted into the Asian horror genre
What to expect:
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The light will be dimmed to enhance the music and culinary experience.
Live Performance:
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The Music Collective is bringing you several horror stories from different asian cultures. Lawrence Diggs will be the storyteller, guiding people into each story, which will be intertwined by a very lively music program, performed by Dr. Yi-Chun Lin (violin/viola), Dr. KuanTing Chang (keyboard), Dr. Beverly Gibson (clarinet/saxophone), and Dana LeVan (percussion).
Food and Drink:
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Two special mystery "horror snacks" and a "horror drink" (which can be non-alcoholic) will be included in the ticket. (The mocktail option is avaialble for people under age 21)
09
Sept.
2023
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM SideWalk Arts Festival
Location:
Washington Pavilion, DTSF
Description:
Our live performances take place at:
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
03:00 PM
We also have recorded performances being played throughout the day at our booth #708, which is in the parking lot on the Dakota Avenue right across from the First Lutheran Church. Our staff members and/or musicians will be there giving you more info about what we do as an organization as well.
Come say hi if you are around!
Performers:
Lawrence Diggs (storyteller), Dr. Yi-Chun Lin (violin), Dr KuanTing Chang (piano), and Dr. Beverly Gibson (clarinet)
04
Aug
2023
Friday 7:00 PM Levitt Opener Performance
Excerpt from "If Eyes Could See the Soul"
Location:
Levitt at the Falls
504 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description:
We are exploring the question "If Eyes Could See the Soul" through music, dance, and poetry. The string quartet, percussion instruments, dancing, and poem reading will lead you to an immersive concert experience.
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, program director and violinist
Lawrence Diggs, writer/poet/artist
Emma Nelson, dancer
Jacob Mahowald, percussionist
Angelina Gibson, pianist
Dr. Beverly Gibson, clarinetist/saxophonist
Dr. Ioana Galu, violinist
Adam Schecter, violist
Matt Wellert, cellist
13
July
2023
Friday 7:00 PM Sioux Falls Stage Awards
Location:
Belbas Theater, Washington Pavilion
301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Ticket link:
Description:
Sioux Falls Stage & Gallery invited us and the Headlights Theater to be their musical and dance guests in residence of the 2022-23 Sioux Falls Stage Awards! Our fantastic musicians - singer Andrea Ross and cellist Robbie Erhard - will join forces with the dancers from the Headlights Theater to perform for the exciting evening! Be there to support the arts community and celebrate all the talented people around us!
11
Mar
2023
Saturday 7:00 PM CT Performance
"If Eyes Could See The Soul" - Fundraiser Special
A celebration with MUSIC, DANCE, POETRY, CULTURES, CREATIVITY, and BEER/WINE/APPETIZERS!
Location:
2101 West Burnside Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Ticket information:
What to expect:
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6:30 PM Doors Open
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7:00 PM Performance
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Wine, beer, and appetizers are provided.
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String quartet, percussion instruments, dancing, spoken words, and some clarinet and saxophone playing.
WANT TO BE A SPONSOR?
Description:
We spend a lot of time, effort, and resources struggling to see and understand others. We tend to see the outside and rarely see their content. How different would it be if our eyes could see into the soul? We invite you to join us as we use music, dance, and poetry to explore this important question.
Join us on Saturday, March 11 at 7 PM for the “Uplifting Voices of Unity” event, dedicated to creating an inspiring, fun, and educational experience to foster unity between people with different life experiences. The concept of combining different art forms created by people from different backgrounds and ancestry is an expression of how all of us contribute to the colorful, diverse, and robust American culture of which we are all a part. Complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers are provided.
This multi-disciplinary program with music, dance, and stories inspired by a variety of cultural and artistic influences, such as bluegrass, klezmer, jazz, classical, and new music. Our professional percussion, string, and clarinet/saxophone musicians will weave the program through the spoken words by professional writer/poet Lawrence Diggs, as well as the choreography by Angelina Gibson.
FUN things on the show:
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Djembe, a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa.
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Jazz viola, which is not a joke.
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Immersive experience with spoken words creatively interwoven with music and dance.
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Amazing appetizers and beer/wine designed to go with the program.
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Anybody in the audience who wants to learn some handdrum or dance steps might get a chance to do so.
SPECIAL THANKS TO -
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First Bank & Trust
- Hart2Hart, Inc.
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Jim and Jill Entenman
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South Dakota Arts Council
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Julie Iverson
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First Premiere Bank
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De and Dave Knudson
Graphic Designer:
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, program director and violinist/violist
Lawrence Diggs, writer/poet/artist
Angelina Gibson, choreographer, dancer, and pianist
Jacob Mahowald, percussionist
Dr. Beverly Gibson, clarinetist/saxophonist
Magdalena Modzelewska, violinist
Sue Sidoti, violist
Dr. Sonja Kraus, cellist
Debra Reid, pianist
Emma Nelson, dancer
Britney Thong Sing-Yi, dancer
Jenna Skasden, dancer
04
Feb
2023
Saturday 7:30 PM CT Performance
"If Eyes Could See The Soul"
Uplifting Voices of Unity project with music, dance, and poetry.
Location:
Hamre Recital Hall, Augustana University School of Music, Sioux Falls, SD
Ticket information:
What to expect:
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String quartet, percussion instruments, dancing, spoken words, and some clarinet and saxophone playing.
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7:30 PM Performance
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8:30 PM Q & A/ Discussion for anybody who wants to know more about the making of the concert or simply wants to chat with the artists and ask questions.
WANT TO BE A SPONSOR?
Description:
We spend a lot of time, effort and resources struggling to see and understand others. We mostly see containers and rarely see content. How much different would we see others if our eyes could see into the soul?
We invite you to join us as we use music, dance, and poetry to explore this important question. Our program is inspired by a variety of music, dance, and stories from a variety of cultural and artistic influences. Following the performance, we invite you to join in the discussion and Q&A session with more fun behind-the-scenes information. This interactive and multi-disciplinary performance will take place at the Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University on Saturday Feb. 04, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The program will feature professional percussion, string quartet, and clarinet musicians, as well as a professional writer/poet and both professional and student dancers.
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, program director and violinist/violist
Lawrence Diggs, writer/poet/artist
Angelina Gibson, choreographer, dancer, and pianist
Leo Taylor, percussionist
Brady DeBelts, percussionist
Dr. Beverly Gibson, clarinetist/saxophonist
Magdalena Modzelewska, violinist
Kelsey Farr, violist
Rachel Shoshanna Bozonie, cellist
Emma Nelson, dancer
Britney Thong Sing-Yi, dancer
Jenna Skasden, dancer
Evangeline Mason, dancer
Videographer:
Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV
Graphic Designer:
SPECIAL THANKS TO -
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Augustana University School of Music
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South Dakota Arts Council
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USA Media TV
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Julie Iverson
SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT to the support of
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First Bank & Trust
YEAR
2022
3 - 5
Nov
2022
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30 PM CT Performance
"Salem" - Original musical by the Good Night Theater Collective
Location:
Belbas Theater, Washington Pavilion
301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Ticket info:
Description:
Good Night debuts its sixth world-premier original musical this fall, bringing to life 17th Century New England in this fictionalized account of the eponymous witch trials of Massachusetts. Featuring a live orchestra in partnership with the Sioux Falls Chamber Music Collective, and an ensemble of adult and youth actors, from the writer of Reality Wives and Suspect.
GNTC Adult Actors:
Brady Boerema, Tristan Chasing Hawk, Malle Driscoll, Janice Gilbert, Jess Johannsen, Maddie Lukomski, Matt Morrison, Kelsey Nicholson, Rachael Payne, Casey Schultz, Stacie Soderstrom, Kim Sonnichsen Skatvold, Alexondrea Thong Vanh, Bob Wendland & Molly Wilson
GNTC Youth Actors:
Sadie Brown, Simon Cole, Rosie Ericsson, Katherine Jones, Jackson Klawonn, Ellie Quinn, Owen Reed, Sophia Santos & Lucas Schreck
Musicians:
Angelina Gibson, keyboard/organ
Sarah Richter, violin
Drew Carlson, violin
Sue Sidoti, violin
Louisa Biteler, violin
Adam Schechter, viola
Matt Wellert, cello
Trevor Carlson, double bass
June
to
Oct
2022
Ongoing
YouTube Virtual Series - Artist Interviews & Performances
"Learn with the Artists" YouTube Series
Location:
Description:
Free online premieres of artist interviews, recorded live concerts, and all the BEHIND-THE-SCENES explorations to learn and grow with professional artists of various backgrounds and from all walks of life!
Video Premiere Schedule:
• Wed June 22 at 3 PM - Lawrence Diggs
• Wed July 6 at 3 PM - Emmanuel Michael
• Wed July 20 at 3 PM - Porter Williams
• Wed Aug 3 at 3 PM - Nadifa Mahamed
• Wed Aug 17 at 3 PM - Sonia Mantell
• Wed Aug 31st at 3 PM - Anne Ainomäe
• Wed Sep 14th at 3 PM - Susanna Perry Gilmore
• Wed Sep 28th at 3 PM - Victor Santiago Asuncion
• Mon Oct 10th at 3 PM - Week of Master’s "Evening with the Masters" Piano Quintet Concert
Video Producer:
Zach Van Harris JR, Galaxy Consultants
Graphic Designer:
Program Director:
27
Mar
2022
SUNDAY 6:00 PM CDT Performance
"Spring Equinox Celebration"
Location:
Harvester Kitchen by Bryan
196 E 6th St Unit 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description:
A beautiful string trio program, paired with a 5-course chef's tasting menu and some organic, biodynamic wines, to celebrate the Spring Equinox at the
Harvester Kitchen by Bryan! For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3h8tFFc
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Fei Chen, viola (Principal Violist at Sioux City Symphony Orchestra)
Robert Erhard, cello (Principal Cellist at South Dakota Symphony Orchestra)
01
Mar
2022
TUESDAY 5:30 PM CST Performance
"Sip, Sign, and Celebrate" with Chef Laurel Lather
Location:
JuLiana's Boutique La Femme
196 E 6th St, Ste 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description:
Fun music with our featured ocarinist Naomi Lin for the special event celebrating chef Laurel Lather's culinary book "Nostalgic Feast".
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, violin/viola
Naomi Lin, ocarina
Dr. Sonja Kraus, cello
18
Feb
2022
FRIDAY 7:00 PM CST Performance | 8 PM Discussion/Q&A
"Uplifting Voices of Unity: Love Conquers All"
Location:
300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Livestream:
First Congregational Church's YouTube Channel
Description:
In honor of Back History Month and Valentines Day, “Love Conquers All” will tell the stories of people who, despite cultural and legal objections to sharing their love with those they love because of racism, overcame those obstacles and went on to share their love and make contributions to society. We will celebrate some of the children of the couples who crossed forbidden lines of “race mixing” to make contributions to society in science and culture.
This mixed media performance will introduce music and dance from cultures around the world to tell stories of the triumphs of love over adversity and racism. Our professional string quartet musicians, pianist, and a saxophonist will collaborate with a poet and modern dancers to tell these stories. It will be a feast to the ears, eyes, and heart.
The mission of our “Uplifting Voices of Unity” tour is to create an inspiring, peaceful, fun, and educational experience to foster unity. The concept of combining different art forms created by people from different backgrounds and ancestry is an expression of how all of us contribute to the colorful, diverse, and robust American culture of which we are all a part.
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, artistic/executive director & violin/viola
Lawrence Diggs, program director & poet
Angelina Gibson, choreographer & dancer
Kirtana Krishna Kumar, choreographer & dancer
Emma Nelson, choreographer & dancer
William Cedeño Torres, flute
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Robert Erhard, cello
Spencer Smith, piano
Naomi Lin, ocarina
Immanuel Bassey, saxophone
Composers of the program:
Scott Joplin, Florence Price, Clarence Cameron White, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Rhiannon Giddens, Kala Ramnath, Shankar Mahadevan, Clarence Cameron White, Caroline Shaw, Astor Piazzolla, Reinhold Glière, Aram Khachaturian, BEN, Chia-Fu YU, and Stevie Wonder.
SPONSORS:
First Congregational Church
De and Dave Knudson
South Dakota Arts Council
Poster design:
Laura Engebretson, Clover & Honey LLC
YEAR
2021
09
Oct
2021
“Exploration of Cultures"
through music, dance, and food
Join us to celebrate & support music/art and local restaurants
People under age 21 are welcomed as well!
Description:
We are connecting cultures through MUSIC, DANCE, and FOOD. This relaxed party atmosphere at the J&L Harley Davidson Event Center on Burnside will take guests on a musical and artistic journey around the world! Get a glimpse of the meaningful and innovative projects we have brought to the community, and be part of something amazing in Sioux Falls!
Location:
J&L Harley Davidson Event Center
2101 West Burnside St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Schedule:
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6:30 PM Cocktail Hour
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7:30 - 8:30 PM Program/performance
Dress Code:
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Business Casual
Food/Drink:
Guests will enjoy complimentary beer and wine sponsored by SFCMC board members Jim and Jill Entenman, and multi-cultural hors d’oeuvres and desserts from:
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Lalibela Restaurant (Ethiopian)
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Tarquin Argentinian Restaurant (Argentinian)
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Sanaa's Gourmet (Mediterranean)
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Pad Thai Viet and Thai Restaurant (Vietnamese, Thai)
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Manna Bakery (Mexican)
The importance of this fundraiser event:
Funds raised will help create continued opportunities for people in the Sioux Empire to
1) Learn from and interact with diverse collaborative artists
2) Create full-tuition learning opportunities for young music students at events like our "Week of Masters" at Augustana University
3) Provide local programming building empathy and friendship between people with differences.
Sponsorship opportunities:
Performers:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Emily Hagen, viola
Robbie Erhard, cello
Immanuel Bassey, saxophone
Angelina Gibson, choreographer and modern dancer
Emma Nelson, modern dancer
Kirtana Krishna Kumar, choreographer and cultural dancer
Lawrence Diggs, poet
SEPCIAL THANK-YOU to -
Jim and Jill Entenman
Sanford Health
South Dakota Arts Council
Davenport Evans Law Firm
17-18
Sept
2021
WEEK OF MASTERS
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CONCERT - September 18, SAT 7:30 PM
"Evening with the masters" - piano quintet concert with a hispanic flair
*RESERVE A TICKET HERE
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MASTERCLASSES - September 17, Noon to 7 PM
Open to the public without admission fee.
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"Knutson Master Series" - September 16, 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Location:
Hamre Recital Hall, Augustana University School of Music, Sioux Falls, SD
Safety Policy:
Masks are required at all times. Click here for more info.
Musicians:
Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano
Susanna Perry Gilmore, violin 1
Yi-Chun Lin, violin 2
Anne Ainomäe, viola
Sonia Mantell, cello
Description:
We are inviting WORLD CLASS musicians from different cities to Sioux Falls to give masterclasses to violin, viola, piano, and cello students at NO COST. The master musicians will also give a piano quintet concert (with a HISPANIC flair) to culminate the project. All the activities will take place at the Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University SD School of Music, who is our venue sponsor!
Concert Program for Saturday Sept 18:
Works by Cuban composer Paquito D'Rivera, Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, Spanish composer Enrique Granados (piano quintet), Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov, and Belgian composer César Franck (piano quintet).
RESERVE A TICKET for the concert on Sat Sept 18:
Online - EventBrite ticketing system
Ticket pricing -
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Free admission for people with current Augustana University IDs
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$10 for students and senior members over 65 years old
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$15 Regular admission
Masterclass Schedule for Friday Sept 17:
12:00 PM to 1:20 PM CELLO CLASS with cellist Sonia Mantell
12:00 Gilbert DeWitte (Undergraduate, Augie) - Bach Cello Suite no. 2 in D Minor, Sarabande
12:20 Rachel Bozonie (Undergraduate, USD) - Bach - Cello Suite no. 2 in D Minor BWV 1008, Prelude
12:40 Vaughan Hennen (Graduate, USD) - orchestral excerpts
1:00 PM Q & A with Sonia
1:20 PM to 3:20 PM PIANO CLASS with pianist Victor Asuncion
1:20 Gavin Sturm (High School) -Brahms Op. 117 No. 2
1:40 Hannah Koruschak (Graduate, USD) - Mozart Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, K.310, 1st movement
2:00 Rebecca Kelly (Undergraduate, USD) - “Sontatine” Movement III, Anime by Maurice Ravel 4
2:20 Luke Most (Graduate, USD) - Florence Price Piano Sonata, 1st mvt
2:40 Marcelo Ratzkowski (Graduate, USD) - Chopin Opus 25, no 5
3 PM Q & A with Victor
3:20 PM to 4:10 PM VIOLA CLASS with violist Anne Ainomäe
3:20 Alena Bunkers (High School) - JC Bach concerto in c minor, 2nd mvt
3:40 Nathan Van Den Oever (Graduate, USD) - excerpts from Hindemith viola sonata (Op.11 No.4)
4:00 PM Q & A with Anne
4:10 PM to 4:40 PM VIOLIN CLASS with Dr. Yi-Chun Lin
4:10 PM Anne Sprecher (High School) - Meditation by Thais.
4:30 PM Q & A with Dr. Lin
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM VIOLIN CLASS with violinist Susanna Gilmore
5 Tessa Letham (5th grade) - Mozart violin concerto in G, 1st movement
5:20 Earnest Ting (High School) - Three Pieces: No 3. Melody by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
5:40 Tristina Ting (High School) - Wieniawski's Scherzo Tarantelle
6 Arthur Tao (High School) - Mozart concerto No 3, Mvt. 1
6:20 Natalie Sterba (Graduate, USD) - Khachaturian Violin Concerto, most likely will perform half of the piece
6:40 PM Q & A with Susanna
Current Sponsors:
Augustana University School of Music, venue sponsor
USA Media TV
First Bank & Trust
First PREMIER Bank
Linda and Jack Stengel
De and Dave Knudson
An anonymous friend
Graphic designer:
Laura Engebretson (lk.engebretson@gmail.com)
Click here for MORE DETAILS
Contact us to be a SPONSOR
2021
A music & coffee date
with MARK TWAIN
Special collaborator:
29
JUNE
30
JUNE
08:00 &
09:30 AM
CDT
Morning Pop-Up Shows
"The Coffee Shop Twain" live show schedule
SFCMC's FIRST collaboration with Flower & Flame
Tuesday, June 29
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8:00 AM @ Coffee on Louise Ave., Sioux Falls
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9:30 AM @ Josiah’s Coffeehouse, downtown Sioux Falls
Wednesday, June 30th
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8:00 AM @ MB Haskett, downtown Sioux Falls
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9:30 AM @ Queen City Bakery, downtown Sioux Falls
Description:
Words of Mark Twain with string quartet music performed by Flower & Flame and SFCMC
Artists/Performers:
Darrel Fickbohm, actor/narrator/writer from Flower & Flame
Magdalena Modzelewska, violinist from Flower & Flame
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Kelsey Farr, viola
Robbie Erhard, cello
Admission:
FREE
Free-will donation is greatly appreciated:
http://sfcmcollective.com/support-us
SIDE NOTE- You can put "Mark Twain" in the note, and the donation will go directly to the performers in this show!
SPECIAL THANK-YOU:
South Dakota Arts Council
Flower & Flame
8-12
June
2021
TUES, THURS, and FRI from 10 AM to 12 PM CDT
"Summer Strings Camp: Strings and Yoga"
Program Description:
"Summer Strings Camp" was designed to provide four days of music-making and yoga practice for violin and viola students from Title 1 schools, who have demonstrated passion and potential for music, but may not have a lot of opportunities to participate in music activities outside of school. This was our first strings camp experience with talented young students.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO
1) Mr. Christopher Haak, an incredible teacher and human being!
2) Our incredible volunteers Fei Chen, Jen Eiesland, and Zach Van Harris for helping our students with transportation.
Educators/Professional Musicians:
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, viola
Kathy Dang, yoga
Pictures link:
Video link:
04
JUNE
2021
8:00 PM
CDT
FRIDAY from 8:00 to 9:15 PM CDT
"Uplifting Voices of Unity"
LIVE CONCERT & Facebook LIVESTREAM
Location:
Fawick park, downtown Sioux Falls
Description:
"Uplifting Voices Of Unity” is a free outdoor performance to celebrate unity between people through music, dance, and poetry. We will feature music by African American and Asian American musicians/composers. Several pieces will feature modern dancing inspired by various cultural traditions. The performance will be augmented by poetry from artist/poet Lawrence Diggs who will also guide the audience through the program. Choreographer Angelina Gibson and several talented local dancers will animate the musical and poetic performances.
We intend to create an inviting, peaceful, fun, and educational experience to foster unity between people. The concept of combining different art forms created by people from different backgrounds and ancestry is an expression of how all of us contribute to the colorful, diverse, and robust American culture of which we are all a part.
For live audience members:
Please bring a LAWN CHAIR to enjoy the cozy and fun evening with us!
For online audience members:
Tune in to our Facebook page for the show to be live streamed - https://www.facebook.com/sfcmcollective/videos/271778724734655
To support us:
https://www.sfcmcollective.com/support-us
Sponsorship opportunities:
Contact us for more information.
Volunteer opportunities:
Yes. Please contact us, and we appreciate your time/effort in advance.
Sound/Video engineer:
Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV, producer
Jesus Gonzalez, A Moment Forever Studios, assistant producer
John Matthius
Photography & Poster design:
Laura Engebretson, Clover & Honey LLC
Event assistant:
Zach Van Harris JR, Galaxy Consulting Group LLC
Performers:
Lawrence Diggs, poet & guest artist
Angelina Gibson, choreographer & dancer
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, program director & violin/piano
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Kelsey Farr, viola
Dr. Sonja Kraus, cello
Dr. Shu Li, piano
Kirtana Krishna Kumar, choreographer/dancer
Jayci Holsing, dance
Composers of the program:
Scott Joplin, Erroll Garner, Ma Sicong (馬思聰), Florence Price, Rhiannon Giddens, David Nathaniel Baker Jr., Kala Ramnath, Lawrence Diggs, Clarence Cameron White, Somei Sato, and Fats Waller.
SPONSORS:
SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
South Dakota Arts Council
USA Media TV
Spirit of Peace UCC
Olivia Lima and David Andersen
Sue Sidoti
Davenport Evans Law Firm
Social media partners:
South Dakotans Against Racism
Apolonia Davalos
13
Apr
2021
7:30 PM
CST
YouTube
Premier
TUESDAY - YouTube Concert Premiere
"Side by Side" for Oboe & Viola by Reena Esmail
AND
"Inside the Brain of Composer Reena Esmail"
The premiere schedule:
7:30 PM CDT "Side by Side"
7:45 PM CDT "Inside the Brain of Composer Reena Esmail"
1. Link to the YouTube premiere:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO436mPGQasZGvWBGTikI1A
2. Description:
Oboist Jeff Paul and violist Yi-Chun Lin present you Indian American composer Reena Esmail's "Side by Side". An intriguing interview with the composer will follow after the performance. Check out Reena's Nadiya if you want to understand the interview in detail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDj6c4BIJsk
*Our performers will be online and ready to answer any of your questions on YouTube. You don't need an YouTube account to comment and interact with us during the event.
3. Freewill donation link:
https://www.sfcmcollective.com/support-us
COVID-19 has brought a lot of stress to people, so we do not want to charge tickets for this show because music is what a lot of people need at the moment. However, if you have the ability to donate a normal ticket price or any amount, we thank you in advance for your support of good music and art.
4. Artists involved:
Alex Ramirez from USA Media TV, video producer
Jeffrey Paul, oboist
Yi-Chun Lin, violist
5. Special thanks to
-> Hotel on Phillips for their generous sponsorship for the beautiful venue!
-> USA Media TV
17
Feb
7:30 PM
CST
YouTube
Premier
WEDNESDAY - YouTube Concert Premier
"Shades of Love"
1. Link to the YouTube concert:
2. Description:
"Shades of Love" is an exploration of love through music by composers from around the world, such as Italian composer Giovanni Sollima, Taiwanese composer BEN, Chia-Fu YU, Dutch composer Chiel Meijering, and Danish composer Rune Tonsgaard Sorensen.
3. Fun fact:
You might also hear some short love stories from Taiwan, which is a small island country in the pacific ocean!
4. What is special about this program?
The special thing about this program is that it includes several important elements about February that we should all be aware of:
1) Valentine's Day - you will experience all kinds of LOVE through music by different composers around the world.
2) The Lunar New Year celebration - you will hear some traditional Taiwanese folk songs. Taiwan is made of people from several different ethnicities, including the dominant Chinese heritage.
3) Black History Month in February - we included one very lovely and fun song by a famous African American musician. We promise that you will love it.
5. Augustana University Students
Thanks to Augustana University School of Music, students from Augustana University can use this online concert as their concert credits. To sign up for participation, fill out this Google Form
6. Freewill donation link:
https://www.sfcmcollective.com/support-us
COVID-19 has brought a lot of stress to people, so we do not want to charge tickets for this show because music is what a lot of people need at the moment. However, if you have the ability to donate a normal ticket price or any amount, we thank you in advance for your support of good music and art.
7. Artists involved:
Alex Ramirez from USA Media TV, video producer
Dr. Elizabeth York (violin), associate concertmaster of SDSO
Anne Ainomäe (viola), violist at Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Robbie Erhard (cello), cello principal at SDSO
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin (violin), viola principal at SDSO
Derek Somnis, light and tech engineer of the show
8. Special thanks to:
A) We want to thank Dr. Peter Folliard and Augustana University for their support of this project and providing us with the beautiful Hamre Recital Hall for the online concert!
B) Artist Laura Engebretson for the design of this beautiful poster!
YEAR
2020
20
Dec
2020
12 PM CST
SUNDAY - Digital Holiday Performance Release Day
"Merry Christmas and Happy Harley Days"
Where to watch/online locations:
2. J&L Harley-Davidson's website and Facebook:
Website & Facebook
*Sponsors, you can still be a part of this amazing event!
*The show is free to public. If you want to share the video within your inner network, just contact us!
Description:
How to interact with us:
Comment, ask questions, and share our video through any of our online channels. The performers will answer your questions directly and digitally! We will stay connected and celebrate the holidays TOGETHER!
CREDITS:
J&L Harley-Davidson, event host
Alex Ramirez, USA Media TV, film director
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, music director and quartet violinist
Andrea Ross, vocalist
Dr. Elizabeth York, quartet violin
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Dr. Ioana Galu, violin
Anne Ainomäe, quartet viola
Gid Carlisle, viola
Andrew Robert Travers, cello
Robbie Erhard, quartet cello
27
Aug
28
Aug
2020
THUR & FRI from 6:30 to 7:30 PM CDT
The Good Night Garden Party: Rhapsody in Green
First collaboration of The Good Night Theatre Collective and SFCMC
Reserve a ticket:
http://www.goodnighttheatre.com/good-night-garden-party
*The show for Friday Aug 28 now has a few seats left! Book soon!
FREE LIVE STREAM for the FRIDAY show:
https://www.facebook.com/thegoodnighttheatrecollective/
Location:
Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden at the Washington Pavilion
(https://goo.gl/maps/6jedcndBxUqP64Lj7)
Program:
Classics by George Gershwin
SFCMC Performers:
Sonja Eiesland, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Gid Carlisle, viola
Andrew Travers, cello
The Good Night Theatre Collective Performers:
Maren Engel
Wade Gemar
Hailey Schmidt
16
Aug
2020
SUN from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Celebrating African American Composers and Culture!
Fundraiser performance for the
South Dakota African American History Museum
FREE LIVE STREAM:
https://www.facebook.com/sfcmcollective/
Description:
2-hour performance to 1) learn the classical and Jazz music tradition by African American composers and musicians 2) raise funds for the South Dakota African American History Museum
Artists:
To be announced.
Program:
To be revealed.
*Want to be a sponsor? Contact us at sfcmcollective@gmail.com
14
Aug
2020
FRI from 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Celebrating African American Composers and Culture with STRING QUARTET
Old Courthouse Museum Summer Concert Series
Location:
Outdoor plaza at the Old Courthouse Museum
200 W. 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Live stream from:
https://www.facebook.com/sfcmcollective/
Admission:
FREE
Description:
We will explore with a string quartet on the works by some incredible African American composers.
Artists:
Ashley Ng, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Kelsey Farr, viola
Sonja Kraus, cello
Program:
To be revealed.
18
July
29
Mar
28
Mar
2020
SAT from 3:00 to 3:45 PM
SFCMC Pop-up performance at Levitt's pop-up event DTSF
Location:
Somewhere on S. Phillips Avenue downtown Sioux Falls, SD
Admission:
FREE
Description:
Some delightful duet for violin and piano
Artists:
Brett Cooper, piano (from the White Spruce Chamber Players)
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
"Quartet re-approached"
Date/Time/Location:
1. Sioux Falls performance
Saturday March 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM
@ White Wall Sessions, Sioux Falls, SD
2121 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD
2. Sioux City performance
Sunday March 29, 2020 at 3 PM
@ First Presbyterian Church, Sioux City, SD
608 Nebraska St., Sioux City, Iowa
Description:
Throughout centuries, string quartet music has gone through a lot of interesting styles and metamorphosis. However, it is still one of the most loved forms of chamber music that has the ability to speak to people directly. We are bringing you music that comes from simple ideas and practices that have existed for centuries but with very unique touches and approaches by several living composers. The composers from this program come from various cultural backgrounds, including Nubian, Russian, Argentinian, Italian, Austrian, Indian, and middle eastern cultural/musical influences. You will be able to have a glimpse into their culture and artistic identity through their music.
Entrance fee:
1. Sioux Falls performance on March 28- $15/adult. Discount ticket $10 for students, children under age 12, and seniors (60+).
2. Sioux City performance on March 29- $15/adult. Free for students.
Ticket information:
1. Sioux Falls performance on March 28 - LIMITED SEATING! The full price tickets are available online and at both Last Stop stores in Sioux Falls. The discount tickets are only available online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quartet-re-approached-tickets-98283270909
2. Sioux City performance on March 29 - Tickets available at the door. Please contact Sioux City Chamber Music Series for more information: https://www.facebook.com/siouxcitychambermusic/
Artists:
Brian Kwan Yeung Choi, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Jen-Hsuan Liao, viola
Robert Erhard, cello
Program:
TBA
08
Feb
02
Feb
2020
DANCE & MUSIC PROJECT # 1 "Moving Music"
The first collaboration between SFCMC and the ArtiTänzer Project from the Augustana University
Vermillion Performance:
Sunday February 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM
@ Colton Recital Hall, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, 57069
Sioux Falls Performance:
Saturday February 8, 2020 at 2 PM
@ Hamre Recital Hall, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD
Humanities Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Description:
“Moving Music” is the first collaboration between Dr. Yi Chun Lin’s Sioux Falls Chamber Music Collective (SFCMC) and Angelina Gibson’s ArtiTänzer Project (ATP). With this program, Gibson and Lin wish to put music and dance in dialogue with each other through hybridity, diversity, and experimentation. Together, ATP and SFCMC examine what it means to create “moving music” through dance, but also how music itself, is in motion. Join two artistic forces in their exploration of music and dance’s intertwinement.
Artists:
Dr. Yi-Chun Lin, program producer/violin
Angelina Gibson, choreographer/dancer
Rie Tenaka, piano
Kirtana Krishna Kumar, dancer and co-choreographer of Aalap and Tarana by Kala Ramnath
Dr. Darin Wadley, guest artist (for Vermillion performance only)
Dr. John Pennington, guest artist (for Sioux Falls performance only)
Dr. Beverly Gibson, guest artist
Dr. Michael Walsh, guest artist
Ethan Dingman, guest artist
Emma Lamfers, guest artist
Jayci Holsing, ATP dancer
Britney Thong Sing Yi, ATP dancer
Morgan Cazer, ATP dancer
Kulani Jahrling, ATP dancer
Natalie Chouinard, ATP dancer
Program:
Compositions by Ludovico Einaudi, Ástor Piazzolla, Mason Bates, Kala Ramnath, Tina Davison, Max Richter, David Lang, John Mackey, William Bolcom, Somei Satoh, Amy Beach, and Judd Greenstein.
Admission:
1. For Vermillion Performance- FREE admission. Suggested $10 donation will be gratefully received.
2. For Sioux Falls Performance- FREE for students and Augie faculty and staff; $10 plus tax per adult; $5 plus tax per senior.
SECURE YOUR SEATS BY GETTING YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moving-music-tickets-87288338771
Poster credits:
Yi-Chun Lin, designer
Shauna Pauli, photographer
YEAR
2019
17
Nov
2019
Sunday at 3 PM
"From Mozart to the North Sea"
SFCMC at the Art Series, First Congregational Church, SD
300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Description:
The Sioux Falls Chamber Music Collective (SFCMC) is bringing an exciting and unusual performance to the Art Series at First Congregational Church (300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104) on Sunday November 17, 2019 at 3 PM. The program will take the audience on a journey from the music of Austrian Aristocrats from the late 18th century through Mozart’s string trio K. 563 and flute quartet K. 285, to the Nordic folk music around the North Sea. These Nordic tunes were beautifully arranged, re-composed, and re-defined by the Danish String Quartet, who started their exploration of Nordic folk traditions about fifteen years ago. The performance features SDSO flute principal William Cedeño Torres, SDSO viola principal Yi-Chun Lin, Minnesota Orchestra violist David Auerbach, and SDSO cello principal Robert Erhard.
Artists:
William Cedeño Torres, flute
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
David Auerbach, viola
Robert Erhard, cello
Program:
Mozart: divertimento K 563, first 3 mvts
Mozart: flute quartet K258
------------------INTERMISSION------------------
Selected pieces by Danish String Quartet
Komitas Vardapet: Echmiadzin Dance
Ljova: "poisonous love" from Culai
Admission: FREE. Free-will offering will be taken.
29
Sep
2019
Sun at 1 to 4 PM
"Sounds and Hounds"
SFCMC at the Strawbale Winery, Renner, SD
Description:
Wine, music, and your furry friends!
Strawbale Winery would like to welcome you and your pup out for a fun filled afternoon at the winery! The Sioux Falls Chamber Music Collective (SFCMC) will be playing a different array of fun chamber music from 1-4 PM. Bring your lawn chairs, leashes, waste bags, and come enjoy the wine and music! Proceeds to help Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Here's more ways to help: https://www.sfhumanesociety.com/wish-list
Food & Ice cream provided by The Tasty Trolley! Dog treats are available for purchase by NightOwl Bakery and Boutique.
You may bring a doggy bowl, but no outside human beverage.
Entrance fee:
Tickets available the day of at the gate, CASH ONLY: $10 per person. Dogs and kids below age 12 can get in Free!
Sponsors:
*If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, it's never too late!
Artists:
Sonja Bundy, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Kelsey Farr, viola
Robert Erhard, cello
Program:
TBA
30
Aug
2019
FRI at 12 to 1 PM
Old Courthouse Museum's Plaza Concert Series
SFCMC at the Old Courthouse Museum
Description:
A lunchtime concert with SFCMC at the outdoor plaza next to the Old Courthouse Museum!
Artists:
Bacco Te-Chiang Liu, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Anne Ainomäe, viola
Sonja Kraus, cello
Program:
Exciting works by Giovanni Sollima, Komitas (Songhomon Soghomonian), David Balakrishnan, Frederik Øland, Phillip Glass, and Lev Zhurbin.
18
July
20
June
2019
THU at 6:30 to 7 PM
SFCMC at the falls!
SFCMC at Levitt Shell Sioux Falls
Description:
A 30-minute opener show.
Artists for July 18 "World Music in a Shell":
Sonja Bundy, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Adam Schechter, viola
Sonja Kraus, cello
Artists for June 20:
Sonja Bundy, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Gid Carlisle, viola
Annabelle Lecy, cello
Kate Mathews, bass
14
June
2019
FRI at 7 to 9 PM
Full Circle Book Co-op, Sioux Falls, SD
SFCMC Live!
Description:
Thank Full Circle Book Co-op for inviting us for a music night! This is a perfect place where you can hang out with friends over beer/your favorite drinks while enjoying an unplugged night of very cool music that could churn your blood! If you have never been to a SFCMC concert, this is a concert that will not disappoint! Save the date, and our performers cannot wait to meet with you all! A minimum suggested $5 donation is recommended for the show.
https://www.facebook.com/events/863137117357935/
Artists:
Ioana Galu, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin
Gid Carlisle, viola
Stephanie March, cello
Kate Mathews, bass
Program:
Exciting selection of music to be announced at the show!
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YEAR
2018 -19
Festive!
16
Mar
2019
SAT at 10:30 AM
Queen City Bakery, Sioux Falls, SD
Latte Series "A penny whistle & 12 strings"
Artists:
Jeff Paul, multiple instruments
Sonja Bundy, violin
Yi-Chun Lin, violin/viola
Thomas Fortner, cello
Program:
TBD
