Upcoming Events
12 p.m.
Oboeists onstage in Sursa HallJoin the community of the Ball State Oboe Studio at our annual Oboe Marathon, directed by Dr. Lisa Kozenko, a key event for oboe students, professionals, and amateur enthusiasts. This year, we're featuring Matt Sullivan, known for his significant contributions at institutions like NYU and Princeton.
1 p.m.
a tuba wearing a Santa hatThis recital will feature the tuba students of Matthew Lyon. Program to be announced. This recital is free and open to the public.
7 p.m.
The University Singers perform onstage during their annual Spectacular Join the Ball State University Singers, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors, as they welcome in the holiday season with their First Annual Holiday Choral Festival on Sunday December 3rd at 7:00pm. The Singers are partnering with local high school and middle school choirs to perform festive choral pieces that are sure to ring in the holiday magic.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the cello students of Peter Opie. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the trombone students of Chris Van Hof. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSoojin Lee is a voice student of Mei Zhong. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalPerformances by musicians of all ages and levels. Sponsored by the Ball State University Collegiate Chapter of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
7:30 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.
5 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital features student string chamber music groups that have worked together during the semester. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalGozde Parlaktuna is a violin student of Yu-Fang Chen. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz pianist performing on stageEnjoy 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.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSarah Smith is a euphonium student of Matthew Lyon. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Event CanceledThis event has been cancelled.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalAshton Shelley is a tuba student of Matthew Lyon. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalScott Carter is a voice student of Kevin Gwinn. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalSadie Baxter is a voice student of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
Student RecitalThis recital features the harp students of Joanne King. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
1 p.m.
Student RecitalPatricia Burton is a cello student of Peter Opie. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
3 p.m.
Conductor Andrew Crow leading the choral ensembles on the Holiday Choral ConcertBall 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.
6 p.m.
Conductor Andrew Crow leading the choral ensembles on the Holiday Choral ConcertBall 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.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalJosh Garwood is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalQiaohui Wu is a voice student of Mei Zhong. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Christmas radio drama being performed onstage in Sursa HallIndiana Public Radio Theatre proudly presents an authentic radio drama on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, live on-air and before an audience in Sursa Performance Hall on the Ball State campus. ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS (w.t.) is a new production written by David Taylor Little, assistant teaching professor of theatre directing at Ball State.
11 a.m.
Student RecitalThis recital features the piano students of Galit Gertsenzon. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Vocalists singing on stageThe 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.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz pianist performing on stageEnjoy 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.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performingThe 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.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyUnder the direction of Thomas Caneva and Jeremy Harmon, Ball State's Campus Band performs 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.
7:30 p.m.
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.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performingThe 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.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz pianist performing on stageTwo 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.
7:30 p.m.
Orchestra conductor and musicians on stage performingThe 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.
3 p.m.
The Ball State Cardinal Chorus men's choir performs in Sursa HallUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
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.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
Save the date for an evening of music with the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra.
7:30 p.m.
ball state choirs perform in Sursa HallUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
Violinists of the Ball State Symphony OrchestraThe 12th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships!
3 p.m.
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.
7:30 p.m.
Opera singers during a performanceCome 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.
3 p.m.
Opera singers during a performanceCome 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.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz pianist performing on stageEnjoy 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.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyUnder 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.
7:30 p.m.
ball state choirs perform in Sursa HallUnder 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.