Events

"Folk Suite for Oboe and Bass," by Julie Johnson - Finnish and Metis- influenced folk suite
"American Vein," by Valerie Coleman - 5 mvt. roadtrip through American history, geography, and roadside attractions
"Common Ground," by Alyssa Morris - 4 mvt. search for common ground, inspired by many voices.

All works were composed for OboeBass!

Carrie Vecchione, oboe, and Rolf Erdahl, bass, are OboeBass!, the world's only professional oboe/bass duo. Called “pioneers” by MPR, they concertize widely around the U.S., and toured Norway. They have commissioned over forty new oboe/bass pieces and recorded seven CDs, effectively creating the oboe/bass duo genre. They also perform educational outreach programs for elementary schools and senior residences. Major recent commissions include a Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Grant for Valerie Coleman’s American Vein, a Harvard Fromm Foundation Commissioning Grant for Mary Ellen Childs' There is a Humming (premiered at Gustavus), and a Barlow Endowment LDS Commissioning grant for Common Ground by Alyssa Morris. Other awards include grants from the American Composers Forum and teaching and performing grants from MRAC, The MN State Arts Board, and SD Arts Council. In addition to their OboeBass! activities they freelance widely including substitute work with the Minnesota Orchestra and SPCO. Carrie teaches at the MacPhail Center for Music and in her home studio. Rolf teaches at Gustavus Adolphus College. www.oboebass.com facebook.com/oboebass

OboeBass! Carrie Vecchione and Rolf Erdahl

Wednesday Feb 4, 2026

Give Like A Champion: Athletic Giving Days, Wednesday

A two-day event to rally together with Gustie sports fans, alumni, parents, current athletes, and coaches in support of varsity teams, the athletic training program, G-Club, and Club Sports.

This event starts on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. to Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.