Step into the vibrant world of Morningside University's School of Visual and Performing Arts, where a year-long symphony of events unfolds. From the harmonious notes of the Morningside Wind Ensemble Spring Concert to the exhilarating rhythms of the 52nd Morningside Jazz Festival, these events promise a musical feast for all. With a diverse lineup that includes holiday concerts, jazz festivals, and vocal arts displays, join us as we explore the creativity and talent showcased at these unforgettable gatherings.

A Celebration of Sound: Morningside University's Musical Extravaganza

All-American Concert Band Holiday Concert

Morningside University

Christmas at Morningside is one of the most beloved on-campus music events of the year. A tradition that began in 1995, the performance attracts spectators from across the Midwest and is a crowing event for our university.

Christmas at Morningside

Full Recital: Logan Gerdes, tenor

All-America Concert Band

Choral Concert

Full Recital: Matthew Tweeten, percussion

Morningside Wind Ensemble Fall Concert

Homecoming Concert

East High School Choir Concert

Creative Play is a wonderful introduction into the sequential side of creativity and presentation. Creative play is expressed when children use familiar materials in a new or unusual way, and when children engage in role-playing and imaginative play. Creative play is a vital part of childhood and child development. Through creative and imaginative play children can grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and even physically. Creative experiences help a child develop these skills and enable them to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

LAMB School - Creative Play 4 -6 years old

Creative Dramatics is all about the journey, focusing on the process of skill-building that empowers students for their theatrical endeavors. Our aim is to nurture young minds, fostering self-discovery and a deeper connection to the world around them. Through this creative journey, students refine their abilities to express themselves through voice and body.

LAMB School- Creative Dramatics

All-State Choral Music Camp

Kucinski Symphonic Orchestra Spring Concert

Full Recital: Gabriel Potts, baritone

The All America Concert Band Spring Concert

Piano Recital Series Event: Alan Chow

Reception for Jonah Gleason Senior Thesis Exhibit

Harmonium Concert

Morningside Wind Ensemble Spring Concert

"Ecotherapy" Senior Thesis Exhibit for Jonah Gleason

Choral Concert - all choirs

Symphonic Chorus Bonus Concert

Trinity Lutheran Church- ELCA

"Gruesome Playground Injuries" is a joint play production between Morningside and LAMB

Instrumental Chamber Ensembles Showcase Concert

"Beauty in the Elements" Gracyn Van Den Hul senior Thesis Exhibit

Reception for Gracyn Van Den Hul

Piano Recital Series Event: Paavali Jumppanen

Reception for Chris Perez, Senior Art Show

The Concept of Art - Chris Perez Senior Art Show

American Composer Recital

Reception for Darleen Ferguson Senior Art Shot

Passages of time, Senior Art Show By Darleen Ferguson

General Student Recital

HS Choral Invitational

Middle School Jazz Day at Morningside

Little Red Riding Hood, an opera by Seymour Barab

Gianni Schicchi, an Opera by Giacomo Puccini

Music at Midday

Kucinski Symphonic Orchestra Winter Concert

Hold for off stage - CAM - Ryan Person

Northwest Iowa Bandmaster Honor Band

Morningside University Vocal Arts Festival Concert

Ross Mosier, Piano Recital

52nd Morningside Jazz Festival

Honor Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

Kucinski Symphonic Orchestra Concert

Middle School Jazz Day

Half Recital: Claire Conn, contralto & Ian Miller, bariton

Half Recital: Lauren Korkow, alto saxophone

HS Choral Invitational Concert

Symphonic Chorus Concert

Half Recital: Kate Flugstad, mezzo & Nora Dahle, soprano

Choral Finale Concert & Student Conductor Performance

Morningside Concert Band Festival

The All-America Concert Band Spring Concert

Full Recital: Haley Hallengren, soprano