Upcoming Events
2 p.m.
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The University Singers performing their annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium in 2024Join the University Singers on January 24 & 25 for the Mid-America Show Choir Championship! High schools and middle schools alike will join the Singers for 2 fun days of show-stopping entertainment!
9 a.m.
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The University Singers performing their annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium in 2024Join the University Singers on January 24 & 25 for the Mid-America Show Choir Championship! High schools and middle schools alike will join the Singers for 2 fun days of show-stopping entertainment!
3 p.m.
Faculty Artist SeriesThe Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.
5:30 p.m.
Closeup of a violinMuncie native Maya Kilburn (violin) will perform with her father Raymond Kilburn (piano). Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
closeup of stringed instrumentDr. Mei-Chun Chen (viola) and Dr. Fabian Lopez (violin) will perform with Ball State faculty Dr. Yu-Fang Chen (violin) and Dr. Peter Opie (cello). Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.
9:30 a.m.
students wearing Ball State gearCome celebrate our talented students! During the day, we will recognize Dean’s list recipients and SOAR Professional Artist awardees, hear remarks from Dean Beckman and CFA Teaching Award winner Shantanu Suman, enjoy performances from students within the School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance, and admire art displays from students within the School of Art.
7:30 p.m.
closeup of stringed instrumentDr. Mei-Chun Chen (viola), Dr. Fabian Lopez (violin), and Prof. Pei-Chun Liao (piano) will perform with Ball State faculty Dr. Yu-Fang Chen (violin) and Dr. Peter Opie (cello). Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
a jazz student performs onstage in Sursa HallEnjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. 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.
7:30 p.m.
Ball state symphony orchestra rehearsing in Sursa HallThe 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 by Dvořák, and the winners of the concerto competition.
7:30 p.m.
opera theatre students performing onstage at Sursa HallThe Ball State Opera Theatre program presents their ninth annual Opera Gala. The evening will feature several opera students as well as voice faculty from the School of Music. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalCelebrate love through music with Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn's voice studio! Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
8 a.m.
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The outside of Sursa Performance HallLearn valuable skills, collaborate with outstanding conductors, and conduct talented musicians in a workshop setting at the 2025 Wind Conducting Workshop!
7:30 p.m.
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Wind Ensemble playing at Sursa HallBall State's top two concert bands present 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.
9:30 a.m.
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The outside of Sursa Performance HallLearn valuable skills, collaborate with outstanding conductors, and conduct talented musicians in a workshop setting at the 2025 Wind Conducting Workshop!
5:30 p.m.
Hahn Recital Hall with pianoAngelo Castanello (trombone) will perform in Hahn Hall. Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Hahn Recital Hall with pianoAngelo Castanello (trombone) will hold a masterclass in Hahn Hall. Event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
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students perform at a wind ensemble concert in Sursa HallBall State's concert bands present 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.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalCome see the Tuba/Euphonium Studio in concert! Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
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ball state choirs perform in Sursa HallBall State’s choral program nurtures the next generation of conductors through graduate programs in choral music. This performance features the work of those emerging conductors as they hone their skills with the university’s premier vocal ensemble. 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.
3 p.m.
Faculty Artist SeriesThe Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.
11 a.m.
Join us for an empowering talk aimed to equip you with the tools and confidence to achieve your professional goals!
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalEunsong Kim is a piano student of Ray Kilburn. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Ball state symphony orchestra rehearsing in Sursa HallThe 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 Bernstein's Chichester Psalms featuring the Ball State Chamber Choir.
8 a.m.
Jazz pianist performing on stageJoin us for the 52nd annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival with guest artist Alexis Cole!
7:30 p.m.
Jazz ensemble playing at Sursa HallTwo honor bands of the 52nd Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival perform with the Ball State Jazz Ensemble I and guest artist Alexis Cole. Program to be announced. 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.
7:30 p.m.
The Ball State University School of Music is pleased to feature a special guest artist at the 54th Annual Pellegrini Festival of New Music. Additional guest artists include composers from around the country. This event is free and open to the public.
9 a.m.
The Ball State University School of Music is pleased to feature a special guest artist at the 54th Annual Pellegrini Festival of New Music. Additional guest artists include composers from around the country. This event is free and open to the public.
3 p.m.
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The Ball State Cardinal Chorus men's choir performs in Sursa HallChoirs, led by Andrew Crow, Stephen Larson, and Kristen Baisley, sing of Love in Any Language. 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.
7:30 p.m.
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Ball State Choirs perform in Sursa Hall.Led by Kerry Glann, this annual choral contribution to Ball State University’s Women’s Week activities features a variety of music and special guests, who all highlight the voices and contributions of women in music and society. 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.
6 p.m.
installation artist Justin Favela photographed by Mikayla WhitmoreHear from internationally known installation artist Justin Favela as a part of the Arts Alive program!
7:30 p.m.
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students performing at a Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony concert in Sursa HallThis concert has been rescheduled to March 26 at 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Bands Calendar
students performing at a Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony concert in Sursa HallBall State's top two concert bands present 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.
7:30 p.m.
opera theatre students performing onstage at Sursa HallCome see Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Program to be announced.
3 p.m.
opera theatre students performing onstage at Sursa HallCome see Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Choirs Calendar
ball state choirs perform in Sursa HallConcluding their season in style, Chamber Choir members demonstrate their virtuosity and expressive talents with an ambitious program of music both old and new. Led by conductor Andrew Crow. 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.
3 p.m.
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students performing at a Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony concert in Sursa HallBall 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.
7:30 p.m.
a jazz student performs onstage in Sursa HallEnjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. 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.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Bands Calendar
Wind Ensemble playing at Sursa HallBall State's concert bands present 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.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Choirs Calendar
Ball State Choirs perform in Sursa Hall.This performance provides a capstone to a robust year of choral activities for four ensembles performing together and combined. 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.