South Dakota Symphony Celebrates our 125th
Nov 20, 2014
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performed at the State Capitol on November 1 in celebration of South Dakota’s 125th anniversary of statehood. For the first time, a full orchestra of more than fifty members performed in the Capitol’s rotunda. The event included a dedication and lighting ceremony for the dome's newly restored stained glass. Photos by Keith Hemmelman. See more of his work at hemmelman.zenfolio.com.
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Music Director Delta David Gier conducts the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. -
Chief Justice David Gilbertson tells the story of South Dakota's statehood. -
Governor Dennis Daugaard conducts "South Dakota, My Dakota." -
Governor Dennis Daugaard with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. -
Mike Mueller, special projects coordinator for the state Bureau of Administration, gives conductor Delta David Gier a gift of Capitol marble. -
Governor Dennis Daugaard accepts a stained glass piece for the Governor's Mansion. The piece was made by Conrad Schmitt Studios of remnants from the dome's stained glass project. -
The rotunda dome before the glass was lit. -
Marty Jackley's daughter flips the switch to light the dome.
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