Past Productions & Events

2023

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Spring 2023 Student Recitals FREE

March 3, 2023 – May 6, 2023 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Friday, March 3, 2023: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Kristopher Usrey, Trumpet 6:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, […]


2023 Jazz Ensemble State of the Big Band Promotional Poster

Jazz Ensembles: The State of the Big Band

March 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE TICKETING WEBSITE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE For information about purchasing tickets please click here. The State of the Big Band CSU Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Wil Swindler and Shilo Stroman, perform music spanning the entire history of the big band as a vehicle for Jazz. This concert will include […]


2023 Symphonic Band Diversions Promotional Poster

Symphonic Band Concert: Diversions

February 28, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE TICKETING WEBSITE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE For information about purchasing tickets please click here. A selection of musical diversions to delight and instill wonder! The Symphonic Band, directed by Jayme Taylor, performs a concert featuring Shortcut Home by Dana Wilson, Divertimento by Vincent Persichetti, a new piece by Kevin Poelking, and the music of Percy […]


2023 Wind Symphony Aurora Awakes Promotional Poster

Wind Symphony Concert: Aurora Awakes

February 24, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Aurora Awakes This riveting concert, presented by the CSU Wind Symphony, features the music of Pulitzer Prize composition winner Joseph Schwanter and Ostwald composition winner John Mackey. Under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Phillips, the ensemble welcomes to the podium guest conductors Dr. Jayme Taylor, associate director of bands, Nicholas Hinman, graduate student conductor, and […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Drew Leslie, Trombone

February 20, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – An Evening of New Recital Pieces for the Trombone CSU faculty artist, Drew Leslie, presents an evening of exciting new pieces written to feature the trombone in a recital setting. The program will include many lesser-known works that hopefully will become standards of the trombone repertoire! Featuring music by composers: Carolina Calvache, Barbara York, Lauren […]


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Music Audition Day for Fall 2023 Start

February 18, 2023 @ All Day –

Admission into all music degree programs as an undergraduate major or minor requires an audition for and acceptance into the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as well as acceptance by the CSU Office of Admissions.


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Stanley Curtis, Trumpet

February 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Trumpet Camino: CSU faculty artist Stanley Curtis presents a recital featuring music for trumpet inspired by the Spanish and Latino traditions.  Concert information program available here.


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Sinfonia Concerto Competition Concert: An Eventful Ending

February 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – An Eventful Ending The concerto competition concert is always a special performance in our calendar. This year it is hosted by the CSU Sinfonia. The evening concludes with Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, Farewell Symphony , a message to his employer that it was time to take a vacation! Concerto Performances Merritt Jones, Flute: Carl […]


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Guest Artist: TexiCali Trio / FREE

February 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm –

The TexiCali Trio concert features music written and arranged for two trombones and piano, including Karen Marston, professor of music at Mount San Antonio College (California) and Deb Scott, professor of trombone at Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas). The group is a natural extension of the long-standing friendship between Deb and Karen, who met in 1999, and started collaborating on recitals and commissions. Since 2021, TexiCali has performed at the International Trombone Festival, the International Women’s Brass Conference, and numerous university recitals. 


University Center for the Arts

Music Audition Day for Fall 2023 Start

February 11, 2023 @ All Day –

Admission into all music degree programs as an undergraduate major or minor requires an audition for and acceptance into the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as well as acceptance by the CSU Office of Admissions.