http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University School of Music Events RSS en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:45:18 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/03/student-recital-jiaqi-jin https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/03/student-recital-jiaqi-jin Jiaqi Jin is a piano student of Ray Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/08/gar-lori-rhoden https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/08/gar-lori-rhoden The flute and percussion duo Windfire joins faculty pianist Lori Rhoden to perform a diverse selection of repertoire by Larson, Rutter, Nagasawa, Harrison, Mower, and Kasica. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/11/15th-annual-showcase-concert https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/11/15th-annual-showcase-concert The 15th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships! Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/13/fas https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/13/fas The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Free and open to the public with livestream available. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/17/bsso-917 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/17/bsso-917 The Ball State Symphony Orchestra is a flagship ensemble of the School of Music that performs orchestral music from a wide variety of backgrounds and time periods. Program to include music from Callirhoé by Cécile Chaminade, the film score from "Spirited Away" by Joe Hisashi, and the Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky. Tickets available for purchase through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/18/special-organ-recital https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/18/special-organ-recital Enjoy a performance with organ faculty Marko Petričić and guest artist Kevin Hildebrand. Event is free and open to the public. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/19/guest-artist-mia-chung https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/19/guest-artist-mia-chung The school of music is delighted to invite pianist Mia Chung for a recital in Sursa Hall. Event is free and open to the public. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/23/923-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/23/923-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/25/0925-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/25/0925-bands Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/26/guest-artist-masterclass-colin-andrews https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/26/guest-artist-masterclass-colin-andrews The school of music is delighted to invite organist Colin Andrews for a masterclass in Sursa Hall! Event is free and open to the public. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/26/pianopalooza https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/26/pianopalooza Come hear Ball State's wonderfully talented piano faculty perform for Piano Day! Featuring piano faculty members James Helton, Ray Kilburn, Franklin Larey, Lori Rhoden, and Michael Seregow. This event is free and open to the public. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/27/guest-artist-recital-colin-andrews https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/27/guest-artist-recital-colin-andrews The school of music is delighted to invite organist Colin Andrews for a recital in Sursa Hall! Event is free and open to the public. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/28/far-michael-seregow-and-mihoko-watanabe https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/09/28/far-michael-seregow-and-mihoko-watanabe Enjoy a performance from faculty members Michael Seregow, piano and Mihoko Watanabe, flute! This recital is free and open to the public. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/25/1025-choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/25/1025-choirs Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/28/1028-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/28/1028-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/29/1029-bsso https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/10/29/1029-bsso Program to include March from Damnation of Faust by Hector Berlioz, Sinfonia Concertante for Winds by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lyric for Strings by George Walker, and Finale from Symphony no. 2 by Jean Sibelius. Tickets available for purchase through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/03/31/honors-string-orchestra https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/03/31/honors-string-orchestra Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/01/honors-string-orchestra https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/01/honors-string-orchestra Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/07/high-school-choral-invitational https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/07/high-school-choral-invitational Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/07/nov-7choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/07/nov-7choirs Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/08/118-university-singers https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/08/118-university-singers The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble kicks off the season with its annual Fall Concert featuring songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/08/evening118-university-singers https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/08/evening118-university-singers The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble kicks off the season with its annual Fall Concert featuring songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/1113-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/13/1113-bands Hear the Campus Band live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/18/1118-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/18/1118-bands Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/1121-fall-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/21/1121-fall-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 21 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/1122-fall-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/11/22/1122-fall-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 22 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/02/122-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/02/122-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 02 Dec 2026 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/university-singers-holiday-festival https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/04/university-singers-holiday-festival The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble is ringing in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Festival featuring special guests and songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 19:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert1 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2026/12/06/6-holidaychoralconcert2 Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream. Sun, 06 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/03/tom-shah-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/03/tom-shah-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz dedicated to Tom Shah! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 03 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/06/opera-gala https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/06/opera-gala The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their 11th annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature School of Music faculty, alumni, and students performing together! Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 06 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/13/feb-13-wind-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/13/feb-13-wind-bands Hear the Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sat, 13 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/25/225-bsso https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/25/225-bsso Enjoy a celebration of music with the Ball State Symphony Orchestra and Ball State Choirs! Program to include music by Giuseppe Verdi, Lili Boulanger, Giacomo Puccini, and the winners of the Concerto Competition. Tickets available for purchase through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Thu, 25 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/27/54th-annual-larry-mcwilliams-dimensions-in-jazz-festival https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/02/27/54th-annual-larry-mcwilliams-dimensions-in-jazz-festival Enjoy the 54th Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival with Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli and special guest artist, Ignacio González Esnaola! Sat, 27 Feb 2027 19:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/03/14/314-choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/03/14/314-choirs Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sun, 14 Mar 2027 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/03/23/women-of-song-choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/03/23/women-of-song-choirs Enjoy a celebration of treble-voice music featuring Ball State's Vox Anima, Indy's White River Sound, and Anderson University's Vola Voce! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Tue, 23 Mar 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/07/april-7-jazz-ensembles https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/07/april-7-jazz-ensembles Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Wed, 07 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/08/april-8-wind-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/08/april-8-wind-bands Hear the Campus Band live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Thu, 08 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/10/410-choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/10/410-choirs Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sat, 10 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/17/spring-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/17/spring-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sat, 17 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/18/spring-opera https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/18/spring-opera Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Sun, 18 Apr 2027 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/23/423-bands https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/23/423-bands Hear the Wind Symphony and special guest opener (to be determined) live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Fri, 23 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/24/424choirs https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/school-of-music/2027/04/24/424choirs Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed. Sat, 24 Apr 2027 19:30:00 -0400