November 2025
9 a.m.
The outside of Sursa Performance HallHigh School concert choirs from around the region gather in beautiful Sursa Performance Hall to share choral music with each other and to receive ideas and coaching from Ball State's choral faculty. Each ensemble will perform and then work with faculty conductors on stage.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Choirs Calendar
Ball State Choirs perform in Sursa Hall.Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a program featuring music from South Africa and a wide variety of other choral traditions, the Cardinal Chorus performing "The Cardinal Call", and Vox Anima performing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken". Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office. This concert will also be livestreamed.
12 p.m.
Student RecitalQianting Huang is a voice student of Mei Zhong. This event is free and open to the public.
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.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalGabriela Ramonell Santos is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSee our talented jazz combos perform in Hahn Hall! Free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Stephen Campbell, Douglas S. Lindsay, and Cara ChowningStephen Campbell, Douglas S. Lindsay, trumpet (Miami University of Oxford and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, ret.), and Cara Chowning, piano are performing a trio recital. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Stephen Campbell, Douglas S. Lindsay, and Cara ChowningStephen Campbell, Douglas S. Lindsay, trumpet (Miami University of Oxford and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, ret.), and Cara Chowning, piano are performing a trio recital. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Ball State Symphony Orchestra onstage at 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 works by Prokofiev, Ravel, Wagner, and Copland.
9 a.m.
David Shifrin and Marina IwaoJoin the BSU Clarinet Studio for Clarinet Day featuring world-renowned clarinetist David Shifrin and pianist Marina Iwao! This free event is open to the public and prospective students. Connect with our BSU clarinet students, learn firsthand what it’s like to study music at Ball State, and bring your instrument to join us in a side-by-side rehearsal with the BSU Clarinet Choir. The day will also include a guest artist masterclass and recital you won’t want to miss. To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form below.
2 p.m.
The light painting in Sursa's lobby entitled First SymphonyThe IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 7 and 8, 2025 at Ball State University.
8 a.m.
The light painting in Sursa's lobby entitled First SymphonyThe IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 7 and 8, 2025 at Ball State University.
3 p.m.
Calendar: Choirs Calendar
The University Singers performing their annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium in 2024The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 62nd 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.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalYu-Hsuan (Kimi) Lee is a cello student of Peter Opie. This event is free and open to the public.
6 p.m.
Calendar: Choirs Calendar
The University Singers performing their annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium in 2024The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 62nd 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.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the horn students of Gene Berger. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
This concert will feature the music of Igor Stravinsky (Firebird Suite 1919) and John Williams (Duel of the Fates) as well as Patricia Burton, cello soloist. This event is free and open to the public.
12 p.m.
Karen ThickstunEducator and nationally-certified teacher of music Karen Thickstun will present two trainings on Creating a Professional Studio (12 p.m.) and Entrepreneurism and Creativity in an Anxious World (5 p.m.). These events are free and open to all students.
5 p.m.
Karen ThickstunEducator and nationally-certified teacher of music Karen Thickstun will present two trainings on Creating a Professional Studio (12 p.m.) and Entrepreneurism and Creativity in an Anxious World (5 p.m.). These events are free and open to all students.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalGonzalo Morales Sanchez is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalLeo Schunn and Eli Willard are percussion students of YoungKyoung Lee. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
3D PercussionThis event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Event CanceledThis recital has been canceled.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the viola students of Zoran Jakovcic. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
brass musicians performingThe Campus Orchestra is a non-auditioned full orchestra open to students and members of the Ball State community. The orchestra rehearses one night a week and performs once a semester in Sursa Hall. Repertoire ranges from orchestral standards to lighter pieces such as Broadway and film music. This concert is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalEthan Johnson is an oboe student of Lisa Kozenko. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
The outside of Sursa Performance Hall at sunsetCurrent faculty members Mei Zhong (voice) and James Helton (piano) will perform with Professor Emerita of Voice Meryl Mantione and guest artists Loralee Songer, mezzo-soprano, Nathan Anton, bass-baritone, and Qihao Zhang, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSee our talented string chamber combos perform in Hahn Hall! Free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the tuba and euphonium students of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalEnjoy choir recitals conducted by our graduate students. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public.
9 a.m.
Flutist Daniel VelascoCome for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State flute studio and guest artist Daniel Velasco!
11:30 a.m.
Piano performanceCome for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!
5:30 p.m.
Ball State piano facultyCome hear Ball State's wonderfully talented piano faculty perform for Piano Day!
3 p.m.
Girl playing a violinJoin us in supporting the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana during this performance and silent auction!
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalAlexandria McClinton is a cello student of Peter Opie. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalIzzy Fuentes is an oboe student of Lisa Kozenko. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the violin students of Yu-Fang Chen. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Oboist Jared HauserOboist Jared Hauser, Associate Professor of Oboe at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, will present a guest artist recital with pianist Willis Delony. Event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSee our talented jazz combos perform in Hahn Hall! Free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Calendar: Bands Calendar
Wind band musicians on stage performingBall State's 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.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature students in the piano pedagogy program. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the tuba and euphonium students of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the piano students of Lori Rhoden. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the cello students of Peter Opie. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Event CanceledThis recital has been canceled.
7:30 p.m.
The Elixir of LoveCome see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of The Elixir of Love in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
10 a.m.
Musician Kyle Bruckmann holding an oboe.Come for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!
3 p.m.
The Elixir of LoveCome see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of The Elixir of Love in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
The light painting in Sursa's lobby entitled First SymphonyThe Ball State New Music Ensemble is dedicated to performing chamber and solo music of the past thirty years, along with classics of the earlier 20th-century. Program to be announced. This recital is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the students of Gene Berger. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Event PostponedThis recital has been postponed.