University of Jamestown Presents Holiday Concerts, Students Lead Festive Performances

The University of Jamestown hosted its annual Christmas Concerts on December 6 and 7 in DeNault Auditorium, showcasing performances by students from the Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Vox Angelus, and Cantus. Each performance began at 2 pm and offered a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday selections that drew families, alumni, and community members into campus for weekend events.

General admission tickets were priced at $10 and could be purchased through the Box Office either online or by calling 701.252.3467 ext. 5435. The modest ticket price positioned the concerts as an accessible cultural offering for Stutsman County residents during the holiday period, helping to maintain strong town and gown connections as the university finished the fall semester.

Beyond entertainment value, the concerts functioned as a practical training opportunity for student musicians. Participation in ensemble work supports curriculum goals in performance, collaboration, and public presentation, and contributes to the university talent pipeline that regional cultural organizations rely on. For audience members, the concerts provided a low cost way to attend live music at a university venue that is centrally located in Jamestown.

Local businesses stand to gain when campus events bring additional visitors downtown on weekends. Restaurants, coffee shops, and retail outlets can expect incremental sales from concertgoers before and after matinees. That local spending reinforces broader economic linkages between higher education institutions and small city service sectors during peak seasonal activity.

The concerts also underscore policy considerations for community arts support. Affordable ticketing, student access to performance opportunities, and university investment in arts facilities like DeNault Auditorium all influence cultural participation rates and quality of life measures that matter for regional retention and recruitment. Sustaining such programming through operating budgets and community partnerships helps keep Jamestown competitive as a place to live and learn.

As this year s concerts closed the fall performance calendar, the university has signaled continuity in its holiday tradition while providing measurable community benefits through cultural engagement and modest economic stimulus for nearby businesses.