Doane Choral Groups
Choral Program and Doublewide Releases New CDThe Doane College choral program has released its first CD in three years and the first ever for "Doublewide," Doane's chamber-sized men's ensemble.
Founded by students in the 1990s, Doublewide has been directed by Dr. Kurt Runestad since he arrived at Doane in the Fall of 2004.
The self-titled CD is a compilation of Doublewide's performances over the last seven years, and includes pieces in a wide range of styles, including:
- barbershop
- vocal jazz
- doo-wop
- classical
Also featured are several tracks by "Downpour," a barbershop quartet (including Allen Gilbert, David Purdham, Ben Rickert, and Jason Sitzman) active at Doane during the 2005-2007 academic years.
The CD can be purchased for $14 through any of the venues listed below:
- On-campus in the Doane bookstore or at: bookstore.doane.edu
- At any of the Doane Choir performances
- E-mail Performing Arts Coordinator Becky Brewer, at becky.brewer@doane.edu
- Online through iTunes, Amazon, or other online music retailers
CD artwork was designed by Doane's marketing team. Recordings were mastered by Kyle Arnold of Arnold Sound Recording (of Manhattan, Kansas).
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The Theatre Department
At Doane, we believe that great theatre programs must prepare and train students for careers in all contemporary and emerging entertainment forms -- including live theatre, film, television, video, themed entertainment, and more. Our students live in a world that is interactive, collaborative, and fueled by their passion for our art form -- one that encompasses the many forms of professional practice as well as the theoretical exploration of current and emerging entertainment forms.
Our faculty and staff are known for their artistic accomplishments, professional achievements, and their ability to serve as inspiring teachers and mentors. Our students are passionate about the theatre and its possibilities -- in both scholarship and performance; they are eager to experiment and take creative risks.
As an example of that risk-taking, in January 2006, our innovative rendition of Phedre was honored as a selected production to present at the 2006 Region V ACTF in Fargo, North Dakota. Our production of Woyzeck received a nomination for best scene the next year. In 2008 our homage to Buster Keaton, Reeling, was again honored with a nomination for best selected production. Then at that festival, Doane College was awarded three outstanding accolades: the honored Meritorious Achievement Awards for Comic Ensemble (cast of Reeling); Acting Ensemble (cast of The Arabian Nights); & Costume Design (Donna Himmelberger for The Arabian Nights.)
Finally this year's production of Well received our third nomination for best selected production over the past four years. Doane students achieved more impressive honors at Festival 2009 including placing as a semi-finalist at the Irene Ryan, 2nd place in scenic design, and selected director at the 10-minute Play Competition. Our student playwright's entry to the highly competitive Fourth Annual Great Plains Theatre Conference was accepted for a Play Lab reading this spring out of over 400 plays that were submitted nationally.
If you are looking for program where you can excel as an artist, Doane College is the perfect fit for you.
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Established in 2000 Doane College is proud to be celebrating 10 years of forensics excellence
2009-2010 Doane Forensics Stats
- Placed 19th at the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament
- Placed 1st at the Novice National Tournament
- Five years of AFA All-American Team membership
- 9 State finalists
- Numerous team sweepstakes awards
- Over 250 individual awards
Be part of our success ~ Scholarships available
The Doane Forensics TeamDoane's Forensics Team is a competitive speech group that meets weekly for practice, planning and preparation.
Doane Forensics is open to any student interested in developing public speaking skills. Students speak at high schools, church organizations, campus groups, and private groups presenting speeches they have prepared. Scholarships may be available to students with prior experience.
Art
Students who want to pursue art as an interest or a career will find that faculty teach art from a holistic, liberal arts perspective. This way, you will not only develop your creative skills and talents in a variety of media, but you'll also understand why art is important. You'll consider lessons from the past as you visualize the future.
Facilities include:
- studios for ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, and print making
- semi-private studio space for advanced students
- two large ceramic kilns and two etching presses
- video and slide library
- graphic design and Macintosh computer lab
Three full-time art faculty and two adjunct instructors are employed whose areas of expertise and interests include:
- painting
- ceramics
- textiles
- photography
- graphic design
- art history and theory
Find out more about art scholarships.