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7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

The light painting in Sursa's lobby entitled First Symphony

The EM concert series is a showcase for compositions of electronic and digital media.

Chamber Choir and Concert Choir

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Horn Studio Recital

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

This recital will feature the horn students of Gene Berger. This event is free and open to the public.

Piano Faculty Recital: An all Brahms Performance

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Enjoy the music of Brahms performed by our piano faculty! This recital is free and open to the public.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra - Damnation to Redemption

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performing

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.

Concerto Competition

4 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

A piano sitting on the Sursa Performance Hall stage

Undergraduate and graduate students from the School of Music will compete in the annual Solo/Concerto Competition. This event highlights exceptional musical talent and artistry across a wide range of instruments and repertoire.

Vox Anima and Cardinal Chorus

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

Two female vocalists, one blond and one redhead, singing during a choir concert

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.

University Singers Fall Concert

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

The University Singers performing their annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium in 2024

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.

University Singers Fall Concert

6 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Campus Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

A flute player looking down at a music stand with other woodwind players in the background

Hear the Campus Orchestra live in concert! This event is free and open to the public.

IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational

2 p.m.

Calendars: Orchestras Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University.

Ball State Campus Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

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.

IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational

9 a.m.

Calendars: Orchestras Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University.

Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana

11 a.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Community Ensembles Calendar

Join us in supporting the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana during this performance and silent auction!

Trumpet Studio Recital

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

This recital will feature the brass students of Stephen Campbell. This event is free and open to the public.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony

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.

Fall Opera

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

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.

Oboe Marathon

10 a.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

The Oboe Marathon is hosted by Dr. Lisa Kozenko and the Ball State University Oboe Studio featuring guest artist, Dr. Stephen Caplan.

Fall Opera

3 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

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.

New Music Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

The 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.

Doctoral Performance Recital: Ruyu Yan, violin

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Ruyu Yan is a violin student of Anna Vayman. This event is free and open to the public.

Doctoral Performance Recital: Yushan Zhong, piano

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Yushan Zhong is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

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.

University Singers Holiday Festival

5 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

the University Singers performing at Emens Auditorium during their 60th Annual Spectacular Reunion

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.

Holiday Choral Concert (Afternoon)

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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

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.

Holiday Choral Concert (Evening)

6 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Tom Shah Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

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.

11th Annual Opera Gala

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

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.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

Ball State students perform in the School of Music's Wind Ensemble and bands with various wind instruments

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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra & Ball State Choirs - Celebration of Song

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra performing in Sursa Hall with chorus

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.

54th Annual Larry McWilliams Dimensions in Jazz Festival

All Day Event

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

Ignacio González Esnaola, part of the Chilean big band, plays a saxophone in black and white.

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!

University Choral Union and Cardinal Chorus

5:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Women of Song Concert

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

Ball State Choirs perform in Sursa Hall.

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.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Jazz Ensembles Calendar

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.

Ball State Campus Band and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

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.

Chamber Choir Concert

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Spring Opera

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

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.

Spring Opera

3 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

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.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Special Guest Opener

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

Members of a concert band performing on stage

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.

Ball State Choirs

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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.

Arts and Cultural Events in Sursa Performance Hall