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USC Musical Theatre: Rocky Mountain High
Tony® award-winning composer Mark Hollmann (Urinetown) and lyricist/bookwriters Kia Beth Kofron and Cooper Kofron join Steven Gross (music direction) and Michelle Moslemi-Hache´ (USC Musical Theatre) for a January workshop presentation of their new musical, Rocky Mountain High. This new work will feature USC students and culminate with workshop performance/talk-back sessions at both 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, January 13, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Musical Theatre: Rocky Mountain High
Tony® award-winning composer Mark Hollmann (Urinetown) and lyricist/bookwriters Kia Beth Kofron and Cooper Kofron join Steven Gross (music direction) and Michelle Moslemi-Hache´ (USC Musical Theatre) for a January workshop presentation of their new musical, Rocky Mountain High. This new work will feature USC students and culminate with workshop performance/talk-back sessions at both 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, January 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake
Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. A full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bringing the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the 55 professional Ukrainian dancers. With mesmerizing choreography, stunning costumes, and the beauty of hand-painted sets, this production promises a spectacular visual treat for the entire family.
Book your tickets now and be transported into a world of enchantment, where the beauty of dance and the power of love intertwine in a truly captivating performance. Join us to celebrate Classical Arts Entertainment’s 10th anniversary with an unforgettable experience!
For Tickets, visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $45 - $85.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Meghan Bennett Guest Artist Alumni Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Third Thursday Art Night Jordan Sheridan
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist in The Nook is Jordan Sheridan.
Artist Bio,
Jordan Sheridan was born in Northeastern Arkansas in 1989. She became a mother to her son, Samuel, in 2017 and began graduate school at the University of South Carolina shortly after. As a mother pursuing an MFA degree, Sheridan’s work organically shifted to include a personal examination of motherhood. This change in research pushed her from working primarily in 2D painting to 3D artmaking via large-scale textile installations. Sheridan’s studio practice unites painting, sculpture, and installation as she explores the visual dimensions of identity and motherhood. Since completing her MFA degree, Sheridan has continued exploring these textile landscapes and vibrant paintings, all evolving with her multifaceted experience of motherhood and an…
Admission Cost: $0. This event is open to the public.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Serena LaRoche Faculty Voice Recital
with guest artist Catherine Garner, piano (Appalachian State University faculty)
Featuring works by: Isaac Albéniz, Carl Reinecke, Lili Boulanger, Oliver Messiaen, Margaret Garwood
Arrangements by Scott Gendel.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jazz Girl's Day Concert
Location: School of Music Recital Hall, Room 206.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
SC Philharmonic Wolfgang and Wine
It’s time to make a grand entrance through the gilded halls of musical genius with “Wolfgang & Wine.” The night begins with the vibrant rhythms of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Concertino Cusqueño, a lively dance that sweeps you into the colorful festivities of Peru. Next, glide into the enchanting duet of Richard Strauss’ Duet Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon – a graceful pas de deux of melody and harmony featuring SCP members Joseph Eller (clarinet) and Patrick Herring (bassoon). The evening reaches its peak with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, where each movement unfolds like a majestic dance of elegance and brilliance.
But what about the “wine” part of the concert? The Koger Center is rolling their concessions out into the lobby to offer a diverse menu of wines that not regularly available. Arrive early to enjoy a glass or two!
Program Overview:
Gabriela Lena Frank: Concertino Cusqueño,
Richard Strauss: Duet Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon,
Featuring Joseph Eller, clarinet, and…
Admission Cost: $15 - $60.
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Tristan Groscost Graduate Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Charles Fugo Faculty Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Andrew Hebert Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Joe Gransden, Sinatra Style
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2025 will consist of seven concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Joe Gransden has performed worldwide and released 16 CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.
Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the “Chairman of the Board” and later called “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century. Sinatra is among the world’s best-selling music artists, with an estimated 150 million record sales globally.
Admission Cost: $20 - $25.
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Yang Peng Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Opera presents Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Tosca is set in Rome in June 1800, when Rome is threatened by Napoleon’s invasion of Italy. It is a tragic and political love story and explores how love overcomes all. Mario Cavaradossi, a painter, is deeply in love with Floria Tosca, a famous singer. Scarpia, the chief of police, has arrested Cavaradossi and proposes a deal to Tosca that if she gives herself to him, he will free her lover.
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This story has it all – love, lust, murder, and political intrigue – and with Puccini’s richly romantic score, it is one of the world’s most loved operas. Tosca will be performed in the original Italian with English super titles projected above the stage.
Admission Cost: $35 - $65.
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Amanda Harrell Junior Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bruce Isley Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Jazz Faculty Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Hassan Anderson Faculty Oboe Recital, with Lynn Kompass, piano
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Naomi Andre: Blackness in Opera
Location: School of Music Recital Hall, Rm. 206,
Naomi André is on the faculty of UNC-Chapel Hill.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 31, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Outback Presents: Joe Gatto, Let's Get into it
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends founded in 2022 which operates on Long Island, NY focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called “Two Cool Moms” on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles – his self published book “The Dog…
Admission Cost: $18.87 - $97.75.
Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Southern Exposure: earspace
The fragile, crystalline sound world of Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen's Schnee (“Snow”) must be heard in person to appreciate this work’s bewitching beauty – as pure as the driven snow. Schnee, well on its way to achieving iconic status as an early-21st-century masterpiece, will be given its Columbia premiere by the extraordinary earspace, a group of ten exemplary young artists including USC flute graduate Philip Snyder. The work will be introduced in an interactive presentation by USC professor and public music theory pioneer J. Daniel Jenkins.
All Southern Exposure concerts are free. Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2023-24 season. To purchase online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Vocal Arts Honors Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Freeman Sundays @3 Feb. 2 Concert
Enjoy concerts by the School of Music’s renowned music faculty in fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand-new works. Named for philanthropist Cornelia Freeman, the concerts raise scholarship money for gifted music students. The four concerts occur at 3 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall from September to March.
The season’s 3rd concert, February 2, features the percussion, piano, and guitar areas. It includes performances by the award-winning USC Percussion Ensemble — Garth Neustadter’s Seaborne, for video, four percussionists, and piano — guitar professor Mak Grgic (joined by pianist Omar Roy and mezzo soprano Rachel Calloway) — and pianist Nick Susi, in a piano sonata by Ecuadorian composer Luis Humberto Salgado. The percussion ensemble will also give the world premiere of Charleston-based alumnus JaRon Brown’s “to the boy from Venus, with love,” written for the School of Music’s Centennial Celebrations.
$15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and…
Admission Cost: $5-15.
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ruxi Wang Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra Rising Stars
The University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra presents “Rising Stars,” featuring performances by winners of the 2024-25 Concerto-aria Competition Sadie Becht, Horn; Cydney Marie Washington, Mezzo-soprano; and Sharon Yi-Hsuan Wu, Piano. Led by conductor Scott Weiss with guest conductors Jordan Brooks and Edvan Moraes, the program includes works by Grazyna Bacewicz, Massenet, W. A. Mozart, Reinhold Glière, Rachmaninoff and Darius Milhaud.
Program,
Grazyna Bacewicz – Partita for Orchestra,
Massenet – Va! laisse couler mes larmes from Werther,
W. A. Mozart – Smanie implacabili from Così fan tutte,
Reinhold Glière – Concerto for Horn,
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor,
Darius Milhaud – Le Boeuf sur le toit.
Admission Cost: $6 - $28.
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars
Featuring winners of the 2024-25 Concerto-Aria Competition. Visit KogerCenterForTheArts.com for tickets.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors / military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: Oral Comps Workshop
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 7, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
South Carolina Ballet presents Romeo and Juliet
Experience the timeless love story of “Romeo and Juliet” with the South Carolina Ballet, accompanied by live music from the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Scott Weiss. Performances are scheduled for February 8th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
With stunning choreography by William Starrett, this production delves deep into the heart of Shakespeare’s tragic tale. The State has called it “perfect for the romantic at heart.” Principal dancers Claire Rapp and Joshua Van Dyke return as the iconic star-crossed lovers. Ms. Rapp, who captivated audiences as Juliet during the 2021-2022 season, eagerly returns to the role. Mr. Van Dyke, reprising his role as Romeo from 2022, promises another dynamic and emotionally charged performance.
Set to Prokofiev’s breathtaking score, the orchestra will be conducted live by Scott Weiss, enhancing the emotional depth of the performance. The ballet portrays the intense romance of two young lovers caught in the turmoil of their feuding families. Executive and…
Admission Cost: $30 - $60.
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
South Carolina Ballet presents Romeo & Juliet
Experience the timeless love story of “Romeo and Juliet” with the South Carolina Ballet, accompanied by live music from the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Scott Weiss. Performances are scheduled for February 8th at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
With stunning choreography by William Starrett, this production delves deep into the heart of Shakespeare’s tragic tale. The State has called it “perfect for the romantic at heart.” Principal dancers Claire Rapp and Joshua Van Dyke return as the iconic star-crossed lovers. Ms. Rapp, who captivated audiences as Juliet during the 2021-2022 season, eagerly returns to the role. Mr. Van Dyke, reprising his role as Romeo from 2022, promises another dynamic and emotionally charged performance.
Set to Prokofiev’s breathtaking score, the orchestra will be conducted live by Scott Weiss, enhancing the emotional depth of the performance. The ballet portrays the intense romance of two young lovers caught in the turmoil of their feuding families. Executive and…
Admission Cost: $30 - $60.
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Hillary Herndon Guest Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Music Series: A City Without Jews
Screening of silent film The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. This performance is generously supported by the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts and the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.
FREE, but reservation is required: https://donate.sc.edu/MUS/The_City_Without_Jews,
About the Artists ,
Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin have been bringing audiences to their feet throughout the US and Europe with their unique and stirring violin and piano scores for Jewish themed silent films. Sosin is a renowned silent film pianist and composer, and Svigals is the world’s leading klezmer violinist and a founder of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. After meeting at a silent film festival in Italy, the two soon recorded their first original score for the 1923 German film The Ancient Law, followed by The City Without Jews and The Man Without a World.
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Admission Cost: Reserve your FREE ticket here: https://donate.sc.edu/MUS/The_City_Without_Jews.
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Madeline Rose Fyock Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Band Camp Concert - Symphonic Winds: Connection
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor, The USC Percussion Ensemble,
Join us for this special, annual concert as part of the USC Band Clinic! This early-evening concert is filled with exciting music which will kick in your appetite for your Friday dinner plans. Steven Bryant’s Radiant Joy is the perfect way to kick off the concert, and Julie Giroux’s fascinating piece based on La Mezquita de Córdoba (The Mosque at Cordoba) shares its amazing history through music. Henry Fillmore’s The Circus Bee will be the perfect ending, and we hope to see you there!
Program:
Bryant, Radiant Joy, Grainger, The “Gum-Suckers” March, Giroux, La Mezquita de Córdoba, Cassadó Toccata (Frescobaldi), Fillmore, The Circus Bee.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Wind Ensemble: 47th Annual USC Band Clinic
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Rex Richardson, trumpet,
The Wind Ensemble performs for hundreds of high school students and directors at the 47th annual USC Band Clinic. Their Friday night program includes Novum, by South Carolina high school band director Andrew Blair, a dectet for 10 winds by Louise-Marie Simon (pen name Claude Arrieu), and Paul Hindemith’s cornerstone work Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber. New USC Professor of Trumpet Rex Richardson will be featured on Allen Vizzutti’s explosive “Cyclone” for trumpet and wind ensemble.
Program:
Blair, Novum (Consortium Premiere), Arrieu, Dixtour pour Instruments à Vent, Vizzutti, “Cyclone,” from Three World Winds, Hindemith/Wilson, Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jessica Pelltier Doctoral Flute Chamber Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jiamo Zhang
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jim Self Guest Artist Residency
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Joelle Acosta-Parga, Senior Voice Recital; Isabella Gulcher Student Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jim Self Guest Artist Residency
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jonathan Cato and Patrick Reindl Junior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sharon Y-Hsuan Wu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Band Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Third Thursday Art Night: Toni Elkins
As a member of the Vista Guild, the Koger Center for the Arts partnered with The Jasper Project to open a new rotating art space, titled The Nook, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. This month’s featured artist in The Nook is Toni Elkins.
Artist Bio:
Toni M. Elkins has been selected a signature member of eighteen National Societies including the Nautilus Fellowship of The Society of Experimental Artists, National Watercolor Society (California), and Watercolor USA Honor Society. She has won more than 150 national awards including Best-of-Show in San Diego Watercolor and Top 10 in SC Watermedia 2015. She served as juror for the Union County Arts Guild 2015 exhibit and as a member of the jury for ArtFields Jr. 2015. In 1999, Governor Hodges awarded her with The Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award for contributions to SC art. Her paintings are in collections all over the USA.
Admission Cost: $0. This event is open to the public.
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Left Bank Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: Composer Martin Arnold
This Luise E. Peake Music & Culture Colloquium Series event features Trent University composer Martin Arnold.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
Taylor Childress and Jacob Tierney Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Greg Stuart Faculty Recital, with Phillip Bush, piano
Greg Stuart, percussion, and Philip Bush, piano, perform a world premiere work by Trent University composer Martin Arnold.
Arnold will also discuss his work on February 21 at 1:10 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall as part of the Luise E. Peake Colloquium Music & Culture Series.
Both events are free.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
21st Annual Auntie Karen Legends of... Concert with PJ Morton
Auntie Karen Foundation presents the 21st Legends of…2025 Concert & Auction,
Join us for the 21st annual Auntie Karen Legends of… Concert Series, an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. This year’s headliner is 5 Time Grammy Award-winning artist PJ Morton, known for his soulful sounds and electrifying performances.
Presented by the Auntie Karen Foundation, the Legends of… Concert Series honors the rich legacy of African American music while bringing world-class performances to South Carolina. Don’t miss this incredible night of inspiration and artistry featuring PJ Morton and the Auntie Karen All-Star Band.
PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 5x GRAMMY-winner and 20x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out countless shows at historic venues like the Apollo Theater, Kennedy Center and others around the world. On top of running his own record… .
Admission Cost: $32.50 - $100.
Friday, February 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
SC Philharmonic presents Americana: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
Experience the essence of American ingenuity with Grammy-winning duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn as they take center stage with your SC Phil. Fleck’s pioneering banjo artistry and Washburn’s soul-stirring vocals create a captivating blend for a truly spirited evening of symphonic works. The program also features Samuel Barber’s Symphony No. 1, a masterpiece that delves deep into the American psyche with its intense emotional depth. Also featured is Carlos Simon’s Amen! a dynamic piece inspired by the enduring traditions of African-American spirituals and gospel music. This extraordinary evening bridges tradition and innovation, reflecting the diversity and strength of American musical heritage.
You’ll also enjoy…
Samuel Barber: Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, op. 9,
Carlos Simon: Amen!
For tickets, visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp?
Admission Cost: $12 - $69.
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Cliff Leaman Faculty Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Skin and Bones - Foo Fighters Unplugged with Hey, Johnny Park
Join us in the Black Box Theatre at the Koger Center for an “MTV-Unplugged” style concert, featuring Columbia’s own Foo Fighters cover band, Hey, Johnny Park.
Since 2016, Hey, Johnny Park! – a Foo Fighters tribute band has been playing shows across the south east! Based out of Columbia, South Carolina, band members Jeremy Polley, Morgan Johnson, Lucas Johnson, and Jason Summers pride themselves on providing the same high energy, full tilt rock show that has given Dave Grohl and company their world-class reputation. From screaming vocals to searing guitar licks, Hey, Johnny Park! performs hits from the two decade plus career of the Foo Fighters, including such anthems as “My Hero,” “Walk,” and “Everlong.”.
Admission Cost: $18.
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Boran Zhao Doctoral Piano Chamber Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nathan DuVall Doctoral Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wenxin Xi Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Chad Hall and James Rochester Junior Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Benjamin Stone Senior Euphonium Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
McKenzie Sightler Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Concert
Experience the captivating artistry of the Graduate Vocal Ensemble as they deliver a mesmerizing choral performance that spans a variety of genres. Immerse yourself in the harmonies and melodies as this talented ensemble showcases their versatility and skill.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Trio Calvacade Guest Artist Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: "What is Ableism and How Can We Do Better?"
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
Bryce Stratton and Jameson Tronco Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Thomas Blake and Bryson Wood Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Opera at USC: Puccini PLUS featuring Gianni Schicchi
Opera at USC presents a passionate opera depicting the life of a scheming yet ingenious peasant who tries to cash in on an old man’s vulnerability by changing his will and securing a pay-off for his daughter’s wedding.
Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College St. Columbia, SC,
Tickets are available online and at the door one hour before each performance.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25
Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20
Students with ID: $10.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Taylor McCullough Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Opera at USC: Puccini PLUS featuring Gianni Schicchi
Opera at USC presents a passionate opera depicting the life of a scheming yet ingenious peasant who tries to cash in on an old man’s vulnerability by changing his will and securing a pay-off for his daughter’s wedding.
Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College St. Columbia, SC,
Tickets are available online and at the door one hour before each performance.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25
Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20
Students with ID: $10.
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Ellakyn Brinkley Junior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC: Puccini PLUS featuring Gianni Schicchi
Opera at USC presents a passionate opera depicting the life of a scheming yet ingenious peasant who tries to cash in on an old man’s vulnerability by changing his will and securing a pay-off for his daughter’s wedding.
Drayton Hall Theatre, 1214 College St. Columbia, SC,
Tickets are available online and at the door one hour before each performance.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25
Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20
Students with ID: $10.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Cody Campen Senior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents SIX The Musical
From Tudor Queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. The New York Times says SIX “totally rules!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
SIX includes flashing lights, strobe effects, theatrical haze and loud music throughout.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $24.50 - $119.
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Christina French Graduate Bassoon Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ziyi Deng Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bess Bridwell, Senior, and Angelina Lanza, Junior, Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nathan Gage Banks Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Concert Choir and University Chorus Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Alexander Lofton Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Andrew Kevic Graduate Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
First Thursdays at Market on Main
Location: Market on Main, 1320 Main St. #150,
Live music on Market on Main’s outdoor stage from 7-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships for School of Music students. Enjoy a variety of musical genres by talented Music Industry Studies bands and support scholarships at the School of Music!
Admission Cost: Free, with purchase of food or drink.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Ed Senn Doctoral Bassoon Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Naomi Wright Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sydney Fulcher, Oboe/English Horn, and Will Goldsmith, Voice, Junior Oboe/English Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Savannah Elgin Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jensen Thomassie Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nicole Moore Graduate Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Preston Lee Senior Bassoon Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Holly Workman Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Margaret Moore Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Julia Jacobsen Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ian Mahaffey Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Xintian Xu Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cameron Duncan and Ethan Bautz Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
School of Music 006.
Carter Stanton Junior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ye Bai Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Helen Campbell Senior Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cameron Coffee Graduate Jazz Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: “Rising”
Cormac Cannon, conductor,
The USC Wind Ensemble’s March performance is highlighted by Joseph Schwantner’s groundbreaking 1977 work …and the mountains rising nowhere featuring singing, whistling, and extensive percussion to create an ethereal tapestry of sound. The concert opens with USC alumnus Andy Akiho’s (BM ’01) Ondine’s Epilogue and will also include the world premiere of a new work composed by USC School of Music graduate student Zach Cook.
Program:
Akiho, Ondine’s Epilogue, Hahn, Le bal de Beatrice d’Este, Schwantner, …and the mountains rising nowhere, Cook, Whittaker Commission (World Premiere).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Christian Moreno Cova Graduate Jazz Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ian Hall Junior Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ashleigh Wallace Graduate Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Benjamin Millesen Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Kayla Mathis Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Andrew Tomlinson Senior Jazz Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Allwyn Edwards Junior Jazz Drum Set Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Joshua Painter Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Parker Quartet Performance
Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music.
Spring Residency Concert Program
Zemlinsky: Quartet No. 1 in A major, Op. 4. (Sponsored by Elaine Craft), Thomas Adès: The Four Quarters, Brahms: String Quartet No. 3 in B-flat major, Op. 67,
For tickets, visit kogercenterforthearts.com.
Admission Cost: $20 general admission/$5 students.
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Women in Music Industry Conference
Admission Cost: TBD.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: "The Digital Culture of Jazz" Darren Mueller
Darren Mueller, Associate Professor, Eastman School of Music.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
William Castellow and Hamilton Kane Junior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
James Allen Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Women in Music Industry Conference
Admission Cost: TBD.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Southern Exposure: Inuksuit
Location: USC Horseshoe,
100 percussionists (or as close as we can get!) help close the School of Music’s 100th anniversary season outdoors on the Horseshoe. Adams’ monumental Inuksuit, intended to be performed and experienced outdoors, creates an enormous sonic landscape, both intimate and overpowering, that is unique to each performance and performance site. In Inuksuit, inspired and shaped by the stone sentinels constructed over centuries by the Inuit people as waypoints in the expanse of the Arctic, the listener is free to shape their own experience: audience members may bring a blanket, a lawn chair, or wander throughout the performance area. Co-produced by Boston-based percussionist Maria Finkelmeier, professor Scott Herring and the USC percussion studio, and Southern Exposure.
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location. See Description for Event Location.
Parker Quartet Family Concert
Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation, dedicated purely to the sound and depth of their music.
Join us for a family-friendly concert at Darla Moore School of Business, Johnson Hall. The program includes:
Mozart: Quartet in D minor, K. 421
Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4
with guests Daniel Sweaney and Claire Bryant.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Jared Wright Senior Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jason Collins Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paul Maxwell Doctoral Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Philip Howe Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Francisco Ballestas Sayas Doctoral Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jeniya Brown and Jariz Mallebrera Junior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Emina Keskinovic Graduate Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Finn McGregor Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Will Byrd Senior Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
First Thursdays at Market on Main
Location: Market on Main, 1320 Main St. #150,
Live music on Market on Main’s outdoor stage from 7-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships for School of Music students. Enjoy a variety of musical genres by talented Music Industry Studies bands and support scholarships at the School of Music!
Admission Cost: Free, with purchase of food or drink.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Addison Perkins Doctoral Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium Series: "Pop Music vs. Politics in the Eurovision Song Contest"
Ivan Raykoff, The New School.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
Jack Child Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Terry Artis Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Landon Osteen Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
James West Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Freeman Sundays @3 April 6 Concert
Enjoy concerts by the School of Music’s renowned music faculty in fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand-new works. Named for philanthropist Cornelia Freeman, the concerts raise scholarship money for gifted music students. The four concerts occur at 3 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall from September to March.
The season’s fourth and final concert, April 6, includes performers from all areas of the music school, with special guest composer Andy Akiho. Akiho is a multiple Grammy-award and Pulitzer finalist, and will join us for the East Coast premiere and second performance ever of a new work for winds, strings, percussion, and piano. Also on the program: Prokofiev’s quintet for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, and double bass; and a set by the USC jazz faculty, including Colleen Clark, Lauren Meccia, and Matt White. This special concert will be hosted by USC grad Bradley Fuller, the host of SC Public Radio’s Sonatas and Soundscapes.
$15 adults; $10…
Admission Cost: $5-15.
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Emily Grace McIntyre Student Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Percussion Ensemble Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Xiaohan Yu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Swing Shift Big Band Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Chorales
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Experimental Music Workshop Performance
Directed by Greg Stuart and featuring Martin Arnold, this Experimental Music Workshop is part of the Luise E. Peake Music & Culture Colloquium Series.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Patrick Johnson Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Galilea Ramos-Bruno Recital Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Pans Fall Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.