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9 a.m.

Join 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.

IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational

2 p.m.

Calendars: Orchestras Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The light painting in Sursa's lobby entitled First Symphony

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 7 and 8, 2025 at Ball State University.

IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational

8 a.m.

Calendars: Orchestras Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 7 and 8, 2025 at Ball State University.

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 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.

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 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.

Guest Artist Recital: 3-D Percussion

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

This event is free and open to the public.

Campus Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

The 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.

Flute Day

9 a.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Come for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State flute studio and guest artist Daniel Velasco!

Piano Day

11:30 a.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Come for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!

Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana

3 p.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!

Guest Artist Recital: Jared Hauser, oboe

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Oboist 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.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Campus Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

Ball 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.

Fall Opera - The Elixir of Love

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of The Elixir of Love 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

Musician Kyle Bruckmann holding an oboe.

Come for inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!

Fall Opera - The Elixir of Love

3 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's fall production of The Elixir of Love 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.

Ball State 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.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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.

University Singers Holiday Concert

7 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

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

Celebrate the holiday season with the University Singers! Join us for familiar carols and songs of the season from "Indiana's Official Goodwill Ambassadors". Songs will include The First Noel, Hannukah!, Christmas Dance, and more! Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

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 Memorial Concert - Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Orchestras Calendar

Ball State Symphony Orchestra on stage at Sursa Hall

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.

Opera Gala

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

The 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.

Faculty Artist Series: Elisha Willinger (clarinet)

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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.

Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

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.

CANCELED: Ball State Campus Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

This concert has been canceled.

Chamber Choir and Concert Choir

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.

Ball State Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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.

Cardinal Chorus and University Choral Union

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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.

Women of Song and Vox Anima

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar

Under the direction of Kerry Glann. 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.

CANCELED: Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

This concert has been canceled.

Spring Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production of The Marriage of Figaro in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Spring Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

3 p.m.

Calendars: Opera Theatre Calendar, School of Music Calendar

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production of The Marriage of Figaro in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Ball State Campus Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

The Ball State Campus Band is a traditional concert band that provides an opportunity for music and non-music majors to participate on a limited rehearsal and performance schedule. 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.

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.

Ball State Jazz Ensembles

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music 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 Symphony and Wind Ensemble

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar

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.

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