The College of St. Scholastica Fine Arts Department

Scenes from last month's Commencement Ceremony featuring our music students and faculty 🎼👨‍🎓
Congratulations, class of 2026!

Congratulations to our 2026 St. Scholastica Fine Arts graduates!

Brennan Muhich graduated this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Sustainability and Justice along with minors in Music and Civic Studies. Brennan recently moved to Maplewood, MN and will soon begin working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch while also pursuing a Master of Criminal Justice. Congratulations, Brennan! 🎉

Congratulations to our 2026 St. Scholastica Fine Arts graduates!

Ellie Norvitch graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Civic Studies, Global Sustainability and Justice Studies, and Music. She will be attending the University of St. Thomas for law school in the fall! Congratulations, Ellie! 🎉

Congratulations to music major Oliver Heck on his Capstone Recital this weekend!

Oliver is a guitar student of Mr. Darin Bergsven and was joined on stage by Axel Swanson, electric bass and Jevin Joki, drums and percussion.

Congratulations to music minor Ryan Martini on his Milestone Lecture Recital this weekend!

Ryan is a violin student of Ms. Jean Leibfried and was joined on stage by pianist Emily Nast. In addition to performing, Ryan gave a presentation on the Baroque Era.

Congratulations to music major Connor Besky on his Capstone Recital this weekend! Connor performed on baritone, soprano, and alto saxophones.

Connor is a saxophone student of Mr. Randy Lee and was also joined on stage by pianist Emily Nast, quartet members Brianna Hendren and Emily Wetzel, and Hannah Wohlers on djembe.

The Music Program presents a Capstone Recital

+ Saturday, May 2, 7:00 p.m.
+ Mitchell Auditorium
+ Free Admission

Oliver Heck will perform his Capstone Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music. Oliver is a guitar student of Mr. Darin Bergsven.

The Music Program presents a Milestone Lecture Recital

+ Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
+ Mitchell Auditorium
+ Free Admission

Ryan Martini will present his Milestone Lecture Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Minor in Music. Ryan is a violin student of Ms. Jean Leibfried.

The Music Program presents a Capstone Recital
+ Friday, May 1, 6:00 p.m.
+ Mitchell Auditorium
+ Free Admission

Connor Besky will perform his Capstone Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Music. Connor is a saxophone student of Mr. Randy Lee.

Congratulations to music minors Ellie Norvitch and Brennan Muhich on their joint Milestone Recital this weekend!

Ellie and Brennan are voice students of Dr. Jennifer Lien and were joined on stage by pianist Emily Nast.