USD Music Department to Host Second Annual Outdoor Music Festival
“We are excited to share the wonderful efforts of our student musicians both at USD and Vermillion High School with the community,” said David Holdhusen, Ph.D., chair and director of choral activities in the music department. “This event was born last year out of necessity due to COVID-19 and the challenges of music performance for an indoor audience. The overall reception of the community was so great that we felt like we had to continue this event.”
The festival will include nine ensembles from USD and Vermillion High School.
Schedule of Performances:
- 2 p.m. – VHS Pride of Vermillion
- 2:20 p.m. – USD Chamber Orchestra
- 2:40 p.m. – USD Symphonic Band
- 3 p.m. – VHS Rhythm in Red
- 3:20 p.m. – USD Percussion Ensemble
- 3:40 p.m. – USD Chambers Singers
- 4 p.m. – USD Symphony Orchestra
- 4:20 p.m. – USD Jazz Ensemble
- 4:40 p.m. – The SOUND of USD
The event is free to the public, and patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to move around the park freely between performances. The concerts will be centered around the stage area on the south side of the park. There will be three different locations in that area where performances will take place.
“I think the festival is a wonderful showcase that demonstrates that music is thriving in the entire Vermillion community,” Holdhusen said.
