Bringing great music, art, and ideas to the community in the beautifully-restored Cathedral of Saint Joseph.

Join us for the ninth season of the Sacred Arts Series.

Each season this series gives you the opportunity to encounter some of the world’s greatest art and artistry, right here in Sioux Falls. The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is a stunning home for the series, acoustically, visually, and spiritually – you could travel the world and not find a better place to hear sacred music. If you have not yet had a chance to visit the Cathedral or attend an event here, it is time to discover this local treasure. If you are already familiar with the Cathedral, I encourage you to invest some time this year exploring all that the Sacred Arts Series has to offer.

2021-2022 Season

Sunday, October 31 – 2:00 PM
South Dakota State University Concert Choir
Free Admission

The SDSU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Laura Diddle, will perform at the Cathedral as part of its Fall tour. Founded in 1967, the 70 member Concert Choir serves as the ambassadorial choral ensemble of the Music Department at South Dakota State University.  They tour widely, and have in the past several years performed in New York City, Washington D.C., Great Britain, Germany, Austria, and Spain.

Saturday, December 4 – 7:00 PM
The North Star Boys’ Choir, Francis Stockwell, Conductor
Free Admission

The North Star Boys’ Choir was founded in 2011 and has its roots in the European boy choir tradition. It is linked to that tradition through the Artistic Director Francis Stockwell, who studied in England, Germany, and Austria, and worked with the Vienna Boys Choir.
The NSBC is devoted to the traditional boy choir repertoire including sacred music of all periods, dating back to the 5th century, classical works, spirituals, and folk music from around the world. Providing a well-rounded experience for the choirboys is a significant part of the program, and is realized through a wide range of recreational and character building opportunities, including overnights and outings, choir camp, tours, both national and international, and competitions.

Saturday, March 5 – 7:30 PM
Con Brio Men’s Chorus, University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Timothy Sawyer, director
Free Admission

The Con brio Men’s Chorus is an enthusiastic and elegant "singing fraternity" comprised of 45 student singers, a fusion of both the traditional men's glee club and classic male chorus. These men bring their spirit, vitality and uplifting music to churches, schools, and other concert venues throughout Minneapolis–St. Paul and greater Minnesota, and beyond. Guest artists: Pianist Pam Sohriakoff, Dr. Cassandra Bechard and Joel Broberg, Bassoon Duo.

Saturday, March 12 – 7:30 PM
“Darkness Fell: Music for the Longing Soul”
Vocal Ensemble Transept, Timothy Campbell, Director
Tickets $25/$5

Vocal ensemble Transept returns to the Cathedral with a hauntingly beautiful program in the season of Lent. Music from ancient to modern is interwoven, including works by Hildegard von Bingen, Heinrich Isaac, Alonso Lobo, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Johannes Brahms, Abbie Betinis, Linda Kachelmeier, Kyle Pederson, and more.

Saturday, March 19 – 7:30 PM
The University of Sioux Falls Concert Chorale,
David DeHoogh-Kliewer, Director
Free Admission

The Concert Chorale is the primary choral ensemble at the University of Sioux Falls, and couples performance and community service on its yearly tours in the USA and abroad. The choir will tour Italy again this May, contributing worship music and serving various communities including the basilicas of St. Mark (Venice), St. Francis (Assisi), and St. Peter (Vatican City). The Chorale has performed on the Sacred Arts Series many times, and always offers a beautiful and spiritually-moving concert.

Thursday, April 7 – 7:00 PM
Inaugural Concert for a New Cathedral Organ
Dr. Marie Rubis-Bauer, Organ; Natalie Campbell, Soprano
The Dakota String Quartet; The Cathedral Choir
Free Admission

With this concert the Cathedral celebrates the arrival of a new, custom-built instrument from Juget-Sinclair Organbuilders in Montreal, Quebec. This small, portable organ (also known as a “portative” or “continuo” organ) can be placed in the front of the cathedral to support performances of all kinds. That versatility will be on full display at this concert, which will feature the new instrument alone, and in combination with vocal solos, instruments, and the Cathedral Choir. This organ will be the only one of its kind in the region – don’t miss its Cathedral debut!
 

Dr. Jared Ostermann, Artistic Director

Ticket sales only cover a fraction of the expenses of the Sacred Arts Series. Your donations are very important, as they enable us to continue to bring world-class artistry to the community. Please consider making a contribution to the series – any amount helps! All individual and corporate sponsors are listed on our website and in our event programs.

Checks should be made payable to: Cathedral Sacred Arts Series
And mailed to:
Sacred Arts Series, 521 N Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104