The Drake Concert Band, directed by Grady McGrannahan, will present a free concert featuring Mark Jenkins, euphonium soloist with "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band.
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Drake to feature opera by Henry Purcell, and Opera Scenes
The Drake University Opera Theatre, directed by Ann Cravero, will present Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" at 8 p.m. with an ensemble conducted by teaching artist Bruce Perry.
Flutist to perform recital, conduct master class
Shelley Binder, associate professor of flute at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, will present a recital and master class at Drake.
Drake Brass Quintet to perform free concert
The Drake Brass Quintet will give a free concert at 8 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.
Top U.S. vaulters open Drake Relays competing indoors at shopping mall
The 99th annual Drake Relays will get off to a unique start when the nation's top pole vaulters compete indoors at the Jordan Creek Town Center.
Relays celebration kicks into high gear with Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Today's Beautiful Bulldog Contest will select the mascot for the 99th running of the Drake Relays.
International relations expert to speak at Drake
Renowned peace negotiator Dennis Ross will give a lecture on "Statecraft: How to Restore America's Standing in the World."
Phelps named new men’s basketball coach at Drake
Mark Phelps, who has served as associate head coach at Arizona State the past two seasons, has been named the 25th men's head basketball coach at Drake.
Relays Week begins with festive parade
Students and members of the Des Moines community gathered around Drake's campus for the annual Relays Parade on Sunday, April 20.
Drake Wind Symphony to present ‘Made in America’
Drake University's Wind Symphony, conducted by Robert Meunier, will perform works by American composers.