DWU to dedicate newly renovated music space
DWU will hold a dedication and blessing ceremony for its newly renovated music space on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 1, 2026
MITCHELL—Dakota Wesleyan University will hold a dedication and blessing ceremony for its newly renovated music space on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music is located in Smith Hall on the north side of campus.
Alumni Ken and Diane Ketel of Rapid City, both 1962 graduates and inductees of the DWU Performing Arts Hall of Fame, funded the renovation. Included are updated rehearsal spaces for both vocal and instrumental music, a classroom, increased storage and a lounge and study area for students. Coming soon is a digital recording studio.
A brief program will begin at 7 p.m.