Music, Theatre & Art

Music, Theatre and Art offer something for everyone! Whether you are a seasoned performer or artist or simply delight in new opportunities, Anoka-Ramsey performances, exhibits and classes may be just what you need to enliven your creative spirit. Courses are available for credit as an elective or to satisfy requirements toward an Associate's in Fine Arts. These courses are also available as an activity.

College Bands

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Band Performances ○ Tickets Not Required - Exception: Lake Wobegon Brass Band Tickets Available at College Bookstore

Play an instrument! Concert Band - MUSC 1106 performs a wide variety of music, from serious to light, and is open to any instrumentalist. Jazz Ensemble - MUSC 1146 performs music from blues and jazz standards to contemporary instrumental styles, and provides solo improvisation opportunities. Both groups perform in concerts each semester. Musical Theatre Ensemble - MUSC 1147 provides the musical accompaniment for the winter musical theatre production on the Coon Rapids Campus. Coming soon for Fall 2009 a new Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble! Learn more by visiting the Music Department Web site.

             Coon Rapids: Rich Manik or Sam Bergstrom

College Choirs

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Band Performances ○ Tickets Not Required

Sing in our choirs! Concert Choir - MUSC 1108 is a mixed choral ensemble, open without audition, to all students, and performs music from classical to popular. The Chamber Singers - MUSC 1148 is a select, small, mixed-voice ensemble. Open by audition, this group performs vocal chamber literature, madrigals, pop and jazz. Both groups perform in concerts each semester. Learn more by visiting the Music Department Web site.

             Cambridge: Sharri VanAlstine
             Coon Rapids: Melissa Bergstrom

Theatre Performances

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Theatre Performances ○ Tickets available one month prior to performance and available at College Bookstores or at the Box Office.

Act on stage! Cambridge produces at least one play each year, and Coon Rapids produces three. Students taking Practical Experience in Theatre - THTR 1109 are involved in all aspects of the production (acting, set production, costume design and more). Learn more by visiting the Theatre Department Web site.

            Cambridge: Gail Kasl
            Coon Rapids: Blayn Lemke or Scott Ford

Check out our schedule of Public Events for upcoming concerts or theatre productions!

Art Exhibits & Sales

Attend an Event or Be an Artist

Art Exhibits & Sales ○ Tickets Not Required

Glassblowing, Ceramics, Photography, Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture -- on exhibit and on sale at Anoka-Ramsey. Try your hand as an artist or simply check out the student's work. There are exhibits and sales at both Anoka-Ramsey campuses. See the College Course Schedule for course listings.