Pictured: Eckart, left, and Walden, right
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students Dylan Eckart and Jakob Walden will have their senior recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Northern’s Krikac Auditorium.
Eckart, whose primary instrument is tuba, will perform “Concerto in One Movement,” by Alexander Lebedev (1914-1979); “Stuff,” by James Grant (b. 1954); and “Sinfonia,” by G. B. Pergolesi (1710-1736). He will be accompanied by Dr. William Wieland on the Concerto and “Sinfonia.”
Walden, whose primary instrument is euphonium, will perform “Song for Ina,” by Philip Sparke (b. 1951); “Napoli Variations,” by Herman Bellstedt (1858-1926); and “Fantasia,” by Gordon Jacob (1895-1984). He will be accompanied by Mrs. Kay Fischer for all three pieces.
Both students are music education majors who have studied with Dr. Travis Netzer during their time at Northern.
Eckart, the son of Darren and Cyndi Eckart, grew up in Circle Pines, Minn., graduating from Centennial High School in Blaine, Minn., in 2019.
“I knew I wanted to go to a smaller school,” Eckart said as to why he chose Northern. “After my first campus visit, NSU already felt like home, so I knew I needed to be here.”
Eckart will graduate in spring 2024 and plans to return to Minnesota and teach high school band.
Walden, the son of JaNette and Stacy Walden, grew up in Aberdeen, graduating from Central High School in 2019.
“I am from Aberdeen, so I knew some friends were coming here, but Dr. Netzer taught me lessons,” Walden said. “I primarily came here for the reason to study under him.”
Walden, who will graduate from NSU in fall 2023, plans to teach and attend graduate school.
About Northern State University
Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an outstanding educational experience, preparing students through the liberal arts and professional education for their future endeavors. A regional university, Northern offers rigorous academics; diverse civic, social and cultural opportunities; and a commitment to building an inclusive environment for all points of view. Northern also offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC). The university strives to enrich the community through partnerships such as its Educational Impact Campaign, which opened a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; new athletic and recreation fields; and an on-campus regional sports complex. With the $55 million campaign, NSU has been the recipient of more than $150 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.