SDSU Statesmen alumni are invited to join together in Brookings April 10–11, 2026, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the SDSU Statesmen.
Alumni will have the opportunity to sing Randall Thompson’s The Testament of Freedom alongside the outstanding SDSU Wind Symphony and current Statesmen as part of the SDSU School of Performing Arts celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation.
Please view the full schedule and music details below for this incredible opportunity.
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Reunion Schedule
Cost: $45.00 per person attending. The registration fee includes the Statesmen Alumni Reception & light refreshment between concerts.
Friday, April 11
On Your Own
Explore downtown favorites: Nick’s Hamburger, Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill, Wooden Legs Brewing Company, Cottonwood Bistro, Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge
Location: Woster Celebration Hall, Lohr Building, 815 Medary Ave.
Check in for the reunion, reconnect with friends, explore the historic displays of alumni memorabilia, and enjoy world-famous SDSU ice cream. Hosted by SDSU Alumni & Foundation.
Take a walking tour with a current SDSU student or explore some of the popular campus spots on your own, like the South Dakota Art Museum, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, McCrory Gardens, or shop at Jackrabbit Central.
Location: Woster Celebration Hall, Lohr Building, 815 Medary Ave.
Heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Receive updates from the School of Performing Arts Director, Dr. David Reynolds.
Location: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Harlan & Dian Stai Choir Rehearsal Room
Saturday, April 11
Location: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Please dress in concert black: black pants, shirt, shoes, and socks
Location: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
A break between concerts will offer light repast/boxed refreshment.
Location: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Music Details
To support alumni participation, the School of Performing Arts has partnered with Choral Tracks, allowing each vocal part to be listened to online so participants can learn their music comfortably, at their own pace and on their own schedules.
- Music: The Testament of Freedom by Randall Thompson for Men’s Voices
- Approximately 25 minutes long
- Where to get the music: Please contact Popplers Music and request The Testament of Freedom for TTBB for the “SDSU Statemen Reunion.” Please note there is an SATB version but that is not the one you want.
- The music is approximately $10.
- Call 800-437-1755 or 701-746-7471
- Or email Popplers Music
- Link to Choral Tracks: Please note there are multiple links per song, each one focusing on a specific voice part that is sung louder than the other parts.
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