School of Music Calendar of Events

7:30 p.m.

Thomas Hall is a voice student of Jon Truitt. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Faculty Artist Series Calendar

The 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.

Student Recital: Ashton Shelley, tuba

5:30 p.m.

Ashton Shelley is a tuba student of Matthew Lyon. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff

9:30 a.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

Ball State University will host the High-School Honors String Orchestra on Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2023. The orchestra is open to all high school students by recommendation from their private instructor or orchestra director. This year's guest conductor is Joel Smirnoff.

Honors String Orchestra with guest conductor Joel Smirnoff

9:30 a.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

Ball State University will host the High-School Honors String Orchestra on Saturday & Sunday, October 14 & 15, 2023. The orchestra is open to all high school students by recommendation from their private instructor or orchestra director. This year's guest conductor is Joel Smirnoff.

Music Education Day

9 a.m.

Music Education Day is a day when prospective students can come and experience life in the day of a music education major. There will be class observations, discussions with faculty, ensemble observations, panel discussions with current and past music education majors, and other activities!

Faculty Artist Series: Chris Van Hof

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: Faculty Artist Series Calendar

The 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.

Guest Artist Recital: Dana Zenobi, Megan Boutin, and Li-Wen Weng

7:30 p.m.

Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.

CANCELLED: Faculty Composer's Forum

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Faculty Artist Series Calendar

This event has been cancelled.

OcTUBAfest

7:30 p.m.

Details to be announced.

Sample Lesson Day

9 a.m.

Professor Amelia Kaplan gives a student a composition lesson

Faculty members are offering free sample lessons to students interested in studying music at Ball State for a limited time! Spaces are limited, register today!

Student Recital: Bradley Ziegelmaier, trombone

5:30 p.m.

Bradley Ziegelmaier is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Faculty Artist Series Calendar

The 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.

Clarinet Day

10 a.m.

Join the clarinet studio for a day of master classes and an evening recital featuring guests from University of Michigan, Chad Burrow and Amy I-Lin Cheng. The day includes 10am registration, 10:30am prospective class, 1:30pm Chad Burrow master class, and 7pm guest artist recital. All events are free and open to the public in Sursa Hall.

Ball State Chamber Choir and Concert Choir

3 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Ball State School of Music Choir students sing during a performance in Sursa Hall.

The Chamber Choir and Concert Choir will perform in Sursa Hall on October 22, 2023. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This event is open to the public.

Student Recital: Stuart MacKenzie, trombone

3 p.m.

Stuart MacKenzie is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Student Recital: Katelyn Speck, voice

5:30 p.m.

Katelyn Speck is a voice student of Kevin Gwinn. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Arts Alive: Akropolis Reed Quintet

7:30 p.m.

Details to be announced.

Voice Studio Recital

5:30 p.m.

This recital will feature the voice students of Mei Zhong. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles - Art of Jazz

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Jazz Ensembles Calendar

a jazz student performs onstage in Sursa Hall

Enjoy 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.

Voice Studio Recital

5:30 p.m.

This recital will feature the voice students of Cynthia Smith. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Joint Student Recital: Andrew Huffman and Ethan Frendling, trombone

5:30 p.m.

Andrew Huffman and Ethan Frendling are trombone students of Chris Van Hof. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

students performing at a Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony concert in Sursa Hall

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball 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.

Cello Studio Recital

11 a.m.

This recital will feature the cello students of Peter Opie. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Recital: Theresa Bogard

1 p.m.

Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.

DA Performance Recital: Sam Thompson, percussion

3 p.m.

Sam Thompson is a percussion student of YoungKyoung Lee. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra performing in Sursa Hall with chorus

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 by Joseph Bologne, Johannes Brahms, Gustav Mahler, and Maurice Ravel.

University Choral Union, Cardinal Chorus, and Vox Anima

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Ball State Choirs perform in Sursa Hall.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

University Singers

3 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

The University Singers perform onstage during their annual Spectacular

The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrates its 59th 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.

Campus Band and Campus Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

students perform at a wind ensemble concert in Sursa Hall

The Campus Band and Campus Orchestra are student ensembles led by doctoral and graduate student conductors. 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.

Fall Opera: Copland's The Tender Land

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Opera Theatre Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of Copland's The Tender Land! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Program to be announced.

Fall Opera: Copland's The Tender Land

3 p.m.

Calendar: Opera Theatre Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of Copland's The Tender Land! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. Program to be announced.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball 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.

Morgy Craig Memorial Concert by Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli in honor of Morgy Craig. 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.

CANCELLED: Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

This event has been cancelled.

Holiday Choral Concert (Afternoon)

3 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Conductor Andrew Crow leading the choral ensembles on the Holiday Choral Concert

Ball State’s choral ensembles present two concerts in celebration of the winter holidays featuring well-known seasonal favorites and holiday music from a wide variety of traditions. 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.

Holiday Choral Concert (Evening)

6 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Ball State’s choral ensembles present two concerts in celebration of the winter holidays featuring well-known seasonal favorites and holiday music from a wide variety of traditions. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.

Opera Gala

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Opera Theatre Calendar

The Ball State Opera Theatre presents their eighth 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.

Tom Shah Memorial Concert - Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Enjoy 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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performing

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 by Galina Ustvolskaya and Sergei Prokofiev.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball 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.

Ball State Symphony Band and Concert Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball State's Symphony Band and Concert Band perform together throughout the school year. 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.

Chamber Choir

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

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 by Gabriela Lena Frank.

50th Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Two honor bands of the 50th Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival perform with the Ball State Jazz Ensemble I and a special guest artist. 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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Orchestras Calendar

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 be announced.

University Choral Union and Cardinal Chorus

3 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

The Ball State Cardinal Chorus men's choir performs in Sursa Hall

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

Women of Song and Vox Anima

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball 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.

University Choral Union and Chamber Choir with Andy Schroetter

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

University Singers 60th Annual Spectacular

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Music, Emens Auditorium Calendar, Family, Choirs Calendar

7:30 pm | Emens Auditorium

University Singers 60th Annual Spectacular

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Choirs Calendar, Emens Auditorium Calendar, Music, Family

7:30 pm | Emens Auditorium

Cardinal Chorus, Vox Anima, and University Choral Union

3 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

Spring Opera

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Opera Theatre Calendar

Come 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.

Spring Opera

3 p.m.

Calendar: Opera Theatre Calendar

Come 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.

Campus Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball State's Campus Band will perform in Sursa Hall. 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.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Enjoy 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.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Bands Calendar

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball 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.

Concert Choir and Chamber Choir

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Andrew Crow, Kerry Glann, and Mark Statler, 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.

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