South Dakota Focus Tune in Thursday nights to SDPB1 as host Stephanie Rissler moderates in-depth discussions with boots-on-the-ground experts about issues that impact South Dakotans. Conservation with Game Fish and Parks - Thursday, Dec. 13th, 8pm (7 MT) Members of the SD GF&P talk about efforts to assist landowners with land conservation. SD Legislative Preview – Thursday, Dec. 20, 8pm (7 MT) New and returning state lawmakers forecast issues relevant to the upcoming legislative season. Native American Education – Thursday, Dec. 27th, 8pm (7 MT) A look at current efforts to attract and retain teachers on South Dakota’s tribal lands. Miss an episode? Episodes of SD Focus are online at SDPB.org/SDFocus
South Dakota Focus host Stephanie Rissler.
Sounds of the Season on SDPB
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Christmas at Concordia: Gather Us In, O Child of Peace — 11pm (10 MT) Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, re-imagines the Christmas message with music embracing peace and reconciliation. Under composer and conductor Rene Claussen, four hundred student musicians perform explore through song the themes of virtue in the community, including tolerance, compassion, and unity. Music includes traditional favorites like “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships” to an original composition by Rene Claussen. Photo: Mike Ekern of St. Thomas College
Mount Marty Christmas Vespers 2018 — 10pm (9 MT) A musical advent service featuring choirs and instrumental accompaniment from Bishop Marty Chapel at Mount Marty College in Yankton.
Photo: St. Olaf College
Christmas at St. Olaf: Ris’n with Healing in His Wings — 9pm (8 MT) A century-old tradition at St. Olaf College. Recorded on campus, the concert features lively and festive music, including “Gloria” by Andre J. Thomas – a work arranged for massed choir, soloists, and a full orchestra in a gospel musical style. Other music includes familiar Christmas carols, beautiful and contemplative choral anthems, and rollicking orchestral flourishes.
Photo: Concordia College
Monday, Dec. 24, on SDPB1
St. Thomas Christmas: So Bright the Star — Midnight (11pm) Recorded before a live audience at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, the concert showcases the University of St. Thomas’ internationally renowned vocal and instrumental ensembles.
