music

Letter: Jazz concert was entertaining

Apr 29, 2026

This past Saturday evening I attended the Lake City High School spring jazz concert. Wow: a three letter word to sum up an extraordinary event. One had to be there to fully appreciate the dynamic energy and talent that performed. Director Eric Stashek, in his leadership style, made the concert...

Sullivan tells Rotary Club about healing with music

Mar 4, 2026

The Lake City Rotary Club welcomed local musician Ryan Sullivan as a speaker at their meeting on Feb. 23. “He shared his personal story about physical and mental challenges he has faced and how music has helped him connect and share his story with others. His inspiring message was meaningful and...

Church honors Zillgitt for 70 years of music

Aug 27, 2025

St. John’s Lutheran Church held a reception Aug. 23 for Joyce Zillgitt in honor of her 70 years with the church choir, either as accompanist or director. Zillgitt is retiring as choir director, but she’ll remain one of the church organists.

Berger attends music academy

Aug 20, 2025

Andrew Berger, a young musician from Lake City, recently spent two weeks in Door County, Wis. studying at Birch Creek Music Performance Center. Berger, a student at Lincoln High School, was among 54 musicians from throughout the country to attend the Big Band Jazz II session “at this prestigious...

Joyce Zillgitt reflects on 70 years with church choir

Aug 13, 2025

“I’ve always had music in my life,” Joyce Zillgitt said. “My kindergarten teacher told my mother to make sure that I took piano lessons.” Zillgitt continued her musical training at MacPhail School of Music. In 1954, married and back living in Lake City, she joined St. John’s Lutheran Church and...

College hosts music swap meet March 1

Feb 26, 2025

Minnesota State College Southeast’s Student Music Association is hosting its annual Swap Meet on Saturday, March 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southeast’s Red Wing campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The Red Wing campus is home to three nationally renowned musical instrument repair...

University band director to work with Lake City High School students

Nov 20, 2024

Lake City Band program has an exceptional opportunity for the seventh through 12th grade band students at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School in Lake City. On Nov. 21, Lake City bands are thrilled to host Dr. Melanie Brooks-Dinh, an accomplished musician and educator, who will be working directly with our...

Community band forming

Oct 9, 2024

A community band is starting up in Lake City, with the first rehearsal on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rehearsals will be held in the band room at Bluff View Elementary School, 1156 W. Lakewood Ave. Please register through the Lake City School Website, lake-city.k12.mn.us, under...

Holland conducts marching band as Gophers upset No. 11 USC

Oct 9, 2024

The Minnesota Gophers football team upset 11th ranked University of Southern California 24-17 on Oct. 5. It was also a memorable night for Dorothy Holland, a senior in the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band and a graduate of Lincoln High School. Dorothy, who will graduate in December with a degree...

Composer remembers Lake City concerts held 40 years apart

Oct 2, 2024

Dear Lake City Graphic, Thank you for recently remembering in your “Years Ago” column, two concerts I gave in Lake City. I found myself having a few thoughts after recalling those nights. As I look forward to attending a 50th highschool reunion October 5th, I’d like to share them because Lake City...