Nov 22 Saturday
What does a blend of symphonic and jazz music sound like? Find out with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Jazz giant Chick Corea’s Concerto for Trombone, Duke Ellington’s Black, Brown and Beige Suite, and Gershwin’s timeless classic An American in Paris!
Nov 23 Sunday
The Sioux Empire Brass is presenting their Holiday Concert - Thanks and Praise on Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3801 E 26th St, Sioux Falls. The Sioux Empire Brass is directed by Rolf Olson. The Sioux Empire Brass is a 35-piece brass choir made up of musicians from Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
A freewill offering will be taken.
Join us for the first performance of the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 2025-26 season and support the future of music!
The SDSYO is designed to enhance young musicians’ talents in an inspiring and educational group setting. Through participation, students build leadership skills, develop musical talents, and create lasting friendships. The SDSYO encourages these students to enjoy a life of active engagement in the arts.
Dec 03 Wednesday
The National Music Museum presents an extraordinary evening with world-renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. in Vermillion, SD.
Hear Pine perform on two of the museum’s most treasured instruments: the 1668 Jacob Stainer violin—not played publicly since it arrived at the NMM in 1989—and the 1693 ‘Harrison’ Stradivari, last heard in 2003. The concert will also debut the 2025 ‘Harrison’ Strad 2.0, a faithful replica created by leading violin-making schools.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear history brought to life, as centuries-old craftsmanship meets world-class artistry.
Dec 05 Friday
Celebrate the season with an old-fashioned holiday concert as beloved folk duo Curtis Teague and Loretta Simonet present A Victorian Christmas. Performing in authentic Victorian costumes, the pair bring to life the warmth and charm of Christmases past with heartfelt vocal harmonies, classic holiday songs, and audience sing-alongs. Their program features a delightful array of traditional instruments—including folk harp, mandolin, mandocello, harmonica, and celeste, a rare 19th-century acoustic keyboard with a bell-like sound.
Based in the Twin Cities, Curtis & Loretta have been performing together professionally for more than 40 years, bringing joy and authenticity to audiences across the Midwest, East and West Coasts, and the South. Known for their sincerity, humor, and deep musicality, they have been featured at Minneapolis’ A Victorian Christmas and Folkways of the Holidays at The Landing in Shakopee, and their holiday concerts are treasured by audiences of all ages.
The NMM Live! Series is made possible by the USD Student Government Association and the South Dakota Arts Council through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. This program is made possible by the Maud and Mary Adams Memorial Fund.
This performance will be livestreamed at https://www.nmmusd.org/nmm-live-video
Dec 13 Saturday
Gather family and friends and celebrate the sounds of the season with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Tenor Ben Gulley brings his powerful, versatile voice to all your holiday favorites. The annual sing-along rings through the hall and our hearts.
Dec 14 Sunday
Singers and bellringers from Sturgis and Whitewood continue a 46-year Christmas tradition when they join in song on Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm at the Sturgis Community Center Theater. The Annual Community Christmas Concert, a favorite holiday tradition, has been performed consistently since 1979, when it first was held at Grace Lutheran Church.
Area church choirs are now beginning their rehearsals for this special event as they prepare for their individual performances. All choirs blend for the concert’s finale piece which will be directed by Marlene Kotab, choir director at Grace Lutheran Church.
All church choirs or ensembles are welcome to participate in the concert. New choirs are always invited to join and need only to contact Marlene Kotab, concert coordinator, by phone at 605-347-1375 or by email at [email protected] by December 1st. Any singer who does not belong to a church choir is still invited to sing with the mass group on the final number. Music is available upon request. One mass choir rehearsal is Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00pm at the theater.
Don’t miss this enjoyable musical holiday concert sponsored by the Sturgis Area Arts Council!
Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful afternoon of choral music! Dakota Choral Union presents a Christmas concert filled with warmth, beauty, and festive spirit. This is a free concert with your donation of non-perishable food items for Church Response and/or a freewill donation to DCU.This project is partially funded by The Rapid City Arts Council with the City of Rapid City.
Dec 20 Saturday
Enjoy beautiful music and moving storytelling inside the breathtaking and historical Cathedral of St. Joseph as we celebrate the hope and joy of God’s incarnation like never before at this truly one-of-a-kind performance! Experience the Christmas story brought to life through inspiring performances and an incredible choir and orchestra.
Christmas at the Cathedral benefits the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, as well as the ongoing care of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, one of the region’s most significant civic and sacred landmarks. This beloved Christmas tradition is one you don’t want to miss!
Note: An American Sign Language interpreter will be at the Saturday, Dec. 20th 1:00PM performance.
Dec 21 Sunday
