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Greyson Aldredge Junior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Kayla Mathis Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: Red, White and Black
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor,
Three colors weave their way through a diverse program of classic and brand-new music for wind ensemble. The USC Wind Ensemble performs the world premiere of the wind ensemble version of Noir by USC School of Music faculty composer Fang Man. Black and white emerge through the piano keys of Charles Ives’ classic The Alcotts, the imagery of historical newsreels in William Schuman’s first work for band, and two marches by John Philip Sousa. The finale, contemporary American composer Michael Daugherty’s Red Cape Tango, is a musical depiction of a “dance of death,” following Superman’s fight to the death with the villain Doomsday.
Fang Man, Noir - World Premiere of Wind Ensemble Version, Ives/Elkus, The Alcotts, Sousa, The Black Horse Troop, Sousa, The White Rose, Schuman, Newsreel in Five Shots, Daugherty/Spede, Red Cape Tango.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Daniel Sweaney Faculty Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series: Making Movies
Making Movies will take you on a psychedelic musical journey with an original sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs and grungy fuzz rock.”
Founded by Enrique Chi—a Panamanian songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and cultural producer—the Latin Grammy-nominated band serves as the primary platform for Chi’s creative mission. Armed with electric guitars and a Mejorana, a folcloric guitar native to Panamá the band interweaves styles as divergent as cumbia and blues, salsa, soul, and rock’n’roll––all boiled down into their own original sound.
Over the course of their career, the quartet has turned heads as a Tiny Desk newcomer (with “A La Deriva”), a voice for immigrant rights (with “I Am Another You” which reached #3 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Album chart), and as a co-writer alongside salsa icon Rubén Blades with “No Te Calles,” the first single from Blades Latin Grammy nominated album.
This concert features an opening performance from Opus & the…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Pasquale Grasso
The Koger Center and ColaJazz Foundation are excited to present to you the new 2026 Live in the Lobby Jazz season! Featuring 6 stunning performances, you can get your season tickets today to get every show for one low price.
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2024 will consist of six 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.
ABOUT THE ARTIST,
Born in Italy and now based in New York City, the 30-year- old guitarist Pasquale Grasso has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Powell, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition. His new digital-only EP series, available beginning in June from Sony Masterworks, showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format, where his intensive studies of…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $27 - $32.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Philharmonic: With Love, the Best of the Romantic Period
Verdi: Overture to La Forza del Destino,
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2,
Brahms: Symphony No. 3,
Description:
An evening of sweeping emotion and irresistible melody, this program draws you into the heart of Romantic music. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 — one of the most beloved works ever written — unfolds with passion, intensity, and unforgettable beauty. Paired with Verdi’s dramatic overture and Brahms’ richly layered symphony, this is music that must be felt live.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $23 - $74.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Shir Ami: Songs of Our People
Shir Ami: Songs of Our People is dedicated to the performance, discovery and preservation of Jewish Art Music at The Anne Frank Center. Join Associate Professor Rachel Calloway and special guests, The Amernet String Quartet, for a program of classical music for string quartet and mezzo-soprano. These artists have performed in major venues around the world and are delighted to bring this music to The Anne Frank Center.
The Anne Frank Center is located at 1731 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208.
Admission Cost: Free event.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Harnsberger/Jones Duo Guest Artist Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ronald Davis Faculty Tuba Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sierra Hettlage Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Kaleb King Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Elyna Chambers and Mason Gaskin Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
A Night in Nashville
The Koger Center is excited to present to you the new 2026 A Night in Nashville series! For four special evenings, we will recreate the legendary Nashville listening room environment that has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in country music.
Performances feature a lineup of some of Nashville’s and the region’s top rising artists and songwriters- ones we hope you’ll be able to say you heard before they topped the charts.
Inspired by the Bluebird Café this intimate evening is designed to showcase the acoustic performances, stories behind the songs, and life in music industry.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS,
Emma Dunne: Emma Dunne is a rising country folk singer-songwriter whose career took a transformative turn after winning first place in the 2023 Chart Breakers Songwriting Competition. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Emma now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is honing her craft through collaborations with hitmakers like Wyatt Durrette, James Otto, and Levi Lowry. Drawing…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $30 - $47.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Isleño Décimas
Southeast Louisiana’s Spanish-Language Song Tradition Considered Within the Panorama of Southern Music,
Presenters: Dr. Ashford King, University of South Carolina Spanish Program and Institute for Southern Studies,
Co-sponsors: SPARK: Music Leadership.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Long Zeng Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
William Goldsmith, Senior, and Jayden Watson, Junior, Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Ballet - Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.
From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.
Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.
Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.
Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.
Recommended for…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71
Gala with a Bite addition: $150.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Thomas Propst Senior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Edvard Grieg Piano Evening: Scott Price, piano
Join Dr. Scott Price for a performance of the complete Lyric Pieces by Edvard Grieg. Free admission, family and sensory friendly. Attendees are invited to attend all or as much of the program as they wish, and to arrive or leave at any time as fits their schedule – all are welcome!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Ballet - Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
Since its thrilling premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences across the Southeast and remains one of South Carolina Ballet’s most popular theatrical ballet productions. Suspenseful, dramatic, and darkly seductive, this audience favorite proves that ballet can be bold, contemporary, and wildly entertaining.
From its striking design to its haunting atmosphere, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is a feast for the senses, filled with unforgettable characters, gothic spectacle, and plenty of thrills and chills.
Featuring an original rock/jazz score by Thomas E. Semanski, whose music drives the tension, drama, and dark allure of the ballet.
Presented by the state’s largest professional ballet company, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is one of South Carolina Ballet’s signature productions and a standout Halloween tradition for audiences in Columbia and throughout the Southeast.
Discover why Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has become a Halloween tradition for so many.
Recommended for…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39 - $71
Gala with a Bite addition: $150.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Natalie DiTommasso Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Clay Schneider Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Benjamin Millesen Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jacob Rowell Senior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cameron Unger Senior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Left Bank Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Dominic Armstrong Faculty Voice Recital: Die Schöne Magelone
USC Assistant Professor of Voice Dominic Armstrong takes center stage in Brahms’ rarely heard Die Schöne Magelone, joined by colleagues Joel Harder and Dietlinde Turban-Maazel, at 4:30 p.m. on October 27 in the USC School of Music Recital Hall.
Armstrong will perform the work’s 15 songs, interwoven with Ludwig von Tieck’s medieval tale of Peter of Provence and his love for Magelone, the princess he meets at an archery competition. Captivated by the story as a boy, Brahms created one of his most personal and seldom-performed song cycles.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Lincoln Portrait
Celebrate the remarkable tenure of Scott Weiss during his 10th and final season as Music Director and Conductor of the USC Symphony Orchestra as he concludes his distinguished career with the University of South Carolina.
The October concert features Allen Guelzo, one of the nation’s foremost scholars of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era, serving as narrator for Copland’s Lincoln Portrait. The program also showcases USC Professor of Saxophone Cliff Leaman as soloist in Eric Ewazen’s Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra.
Ives - The Unanswered Question, William Grant Still - Festive Overture, Gould - Amber Waves from “American Ballads” Eric Ewazen - Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra, Copland - Lincoln Portrait,
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
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.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Swing Shift Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
United States Marine Band Tour 2026
Location: Koger.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Freeman Parker Chamber Music Series: Terra String Quartet
Join us for the opening concert of our inaugural Freeman Parker Chamber Music Series as we welcome the acclaimed Terra String Quartet. A vibrant young ensemble based in New York City, the ensemble is composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and The Curtis Institute of Music. Praised for their “remarkable maturity and musicality” and “superb ensemble playing” (Hyde Park Herald, Chicago), these four musicians are known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, and they strive to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins — together, this foursome represents four continents and speaks six languages.
Admission Cost: $25 general admission
Free for USC School of Music students/faculty/staff.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Symphonic Sinatra
SYMPHONIC SINATRA is the ultimate Frank Sinatra experience live in concert. With breathtaking stage charisma, sparkling blue eyes, and a velvet baritone voice, Brian Duprey captures the look, sound, and mannerisms of Ol’ Blue Eyes while his 13-piece orchestra recreates the lush strings and swingin’ brass of Frank Sinatra’s original recordings. In fact, one might swear they were hearing Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. At least that’s what happened to Frank’s own daughter, Nancy Sinatra, when she first heard Brian’s voice on the Howard Stern Show.
As the lead actor in the hit musical, “The Rat Pack is Back,” Brian spent 10 years perfecting his craft in Las Vegas and in over 200 performing arts centers and casinos across the country. His lead role and creative development of the show built a 48 state tour and secured the title of “Best Tribute Show of Las Vegas” in 2014.
Showered with awards and recognition for his live and recorded performances, Brian Duprey had his big break on FOX TV’s “Performing As,” where he…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $54 - $66.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Christian Kilgore Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Victor White Junior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Crescent City Voodoo • A New Orleans Masquerade
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2026 includes this bonus concert back by popular demand! Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
Prepare for a fang-tastic night as the ColaJazz Foundation unleashes a sonic haunting straight from the crypts of New Orleans! These frighteningly talented musicians bring the “NOLA to COLA” vibe with a blend of traditional and contemporary brass band music that’s so bewitching, it raises the dead. Their high-energy performances fuse jazz, funk, and gospel sounds into a cauldron of communal celebration, stirring up a crowd frenzy that feels less like a concert and more like a midnight monster mash.
This spooktacular ensemble is commanded by the bandleader and trumpet ghoul, Mark Rapp. A nationally recognized jazz phantom and “Jazz Hero” (JJA 2025), Mark haunts stages worldwide, from the haunted…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $27 - $32.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Sofia Her Senior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Terra String Quartet Concert
As part of its fall residency at USC, the Terra String Quartet presents a free, family-friendly concert in the Darla Moore School of Business’s Hootie Johnson Performance Hall. Celebrated for its compelling storytelling, artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, the quartet creates performances that inspire conversation and foster meaningful human connection. Through both its concerts and educational work, Terra String Quartet seeks to engage audiences with music that is vibrant, thoughtful, and deeply communicative.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Ethan Lauth Senior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mac Tollefsen Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Percussion Ensemble Concert
LOCATION: Koger Center for the Arts Large Rehearsal Room.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: The Experimental Music Workshop: Low Country: The Music of Philip Synder
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Noah Song Senior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Pans Fall Performance
Enjoy the music native to Trinidad and Tobago, along with popular music, in the Koger Black Box!
Admission Cost: Free performance.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128, See Description for Event Location.
Ryan Johnson Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Elizabeth Runion Student Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Austin Engelhardt Doctoral Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Emerging Pathways for Careers in the Music Industry
Presenters: Cherisse Williams,
Co-sponsors: SPARK: Music Industry Studies Area, SPARK: Music Leadership.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Ariel Collins Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cody Raymes Doctoral Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Opera at USC presents Alcina
Opera at USC invites audiences into a world of magic, passion and transformation. George Frideric Handel’s Alcina tells the story of a powerful sorceress who lures men to her enchanted island, only to transform them into animals or objects when their romance fades.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets are available at the door one hour before the show. No refunds. Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10,
Drayton Hall Theatre.
Admission Cost: Adults: $25; Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20; Students with ID: $10.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Kailyn Abad and Katelyn Ewing Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nathaniel Bowen Senior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Symphonic Winds: Visions 250
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Grant King, guest conductor,
Celebrating the United States Semi quincentennial, the USC Symphonic Winds presents a concert of American visions. Marie Douglas celebrates the vision of African American women band directors and conductor through Ascension. Experience the view of America through the lens of Ansel Adams in the music and accompanying film from composer Steve Danyew. The shaped-note tradition of 19th century hymns in America inspires Donald Grantham’s Star Spangled Heavens, and classic works by Aaron Copland and John Wiliams round out our concert and inspirational salute to 250 years.
Program: Douglas, Ascension, Copland, An Outdoor Overture, Danyew, This World Alive, Grantham, Star Spangled Heavens, Williams, The Cowboys.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Chamber Music Night with USC Chamber Music Ensembles
Student chamber music ensembles of diverse instrumentation (typically including string quartets, piano trios, wind quintets and mixed instrument groups) perform chamber music from Baroque to contemporary.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble
LOCATION: Koger Grand Tier.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Steven Humphries Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ligeti Splits 4.0 Woodwind Quintet
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 006.
University Chorus concert
The USC University Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Evan Powers, presents their full length fall concert.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Wenxin Xi Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southern Exposure: Palmetto Saxophone Quartet
The Palmetto Saxophone Quartet will present a compelling program showcasing the remarkable breadth and vitality of contemporary music for saxophone quartet. Reflecting the ensemble’s commitment to championing new repertoire and innovative artistic voices, the concert features works by eight living composers, including the world premiere of a new composition by David Garner. Audiences will experience a rich variety of compositional styles, from introspective lyricism and expressive textures to exhilarating rhythmic energy and virtuosic interplay. Through this diverse program, the Palmetto Saxophone Quartet highlights the saxophone quartet’s extraordinary versatility and expressive potential as a dynamic medium for contemporary artistic expression.
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All Southern Exposure concerts are FREE, but patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $175 secures a seat for the entire 2026-27 season. To donate online, click here or contact Audra Vaz at…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Freeman Parker Chamber Music Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $25 adults. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Worth Lewallen Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Connor Bruce Senior Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sophia Dornellas Pantazopoulos Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Alana Brezenski Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Margaret Moore Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paige Higgins Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale Concert
Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale come together to present a concert of music for treble and tenor/bass voices, respectively. These ensembles feature both students and community members - a joyous celebration of music making in the Columbia community!
Free and open to the public,
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
University Band: We
Benjamin Pouncey, conductor, Featuring works by Brittin Chambers, Dello Joio, Thomas, Biedenbender, Sousa and Bernstein,
Join the University of South Carolina University Band for an evening of music in the Koger Center for the Arts. “We” is a celebration of the voices, traditions and musical styles that represent the story of America. Through works that reflect the richness and diversity of the American experience, this concert highlights the power of music to unite, inspire and remind us of the connections we share. From bold and energetic to reflective and heartfelt, the program showcases a vibrant tapestry of American composers and musical influences, offering something for every listener. All are invited to experience an evening that celebrates community, creativity and the enduring spirit of the music that brings us together.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Craig Allen Faculty Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jessica Liang and Mercedes Rosa Junior Piano Recital
Ms. Liang will perform 6:00-6:30; Ms. Rosa will perform 6:30-7:00.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Music Industry Studies Commercial Music Ensemble
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the Koger Center Outdoor Stage for an exciting performance by the Music Industry Studies Commercial Music Ensembles. This free concert features original songs and crowd-favorite covers.
In the event of rain, the performance with be moved inside to the Koger Center Black Box.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location. Koger Center Plaza Stage.
USC Campus Orchestra Concert
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Xavier Galloway Junior Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Guitar Ensemble Fall Showcase
The Guitar Ensemble Fall Showcase features an engaging program performed and produced by student guitarists. Join us in celebrating a semester of collaboration, creativity, and musical excellence.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: Rise
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor, Philip Bush, piano,
The USC Wind Ensemble takes flight! Emerging composer Noah Hudson-Camack’s exhilarating fanfare is contrasted with the haunting rising intervals of David Biedenbender’s Enigma. Adam Schoenberg’s Rise is a haunting an evocative journey, while Frank Ticheli’s new work Over the Moon is a joyous and imaginative trip into space. Faculty pianist Philip Bush takes center stage in Olivier Messiaen’s groundbreaking Oiseaux exotiques, based on bird calls from around the world.
Hudson-Camack, Fanfare and Flight, Biedenbender, Enigma Schoenberg, Rise Messiaen, Oiseaux exotiques Ticheli, Over the Moon .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Aniyah Gordon and Peyton Kakouras Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: EE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sharon Wu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bryson Grover Junior Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Concert Band
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital
Students from the Carolina LifeSong Initiative perform and improvise in their end-of-semester recital. Free admission, family and sensory friendly.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Haven Kahn Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mingzi Hu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paul Maxwell Doctoral Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Sounds Quartet Fall Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Saxophone Ensembles Fall Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ryan Contreras Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Abby Brewer and Tristan Robinson Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nima Kolmohammadi Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony
The USC Symphony Orchestra presents a powerful evening of symphonic masterworks featuring mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway in Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah.” Blending orchestral brilliance with a deeply moving vocal finale, Bernstein’s first symphony reflects themes of prophecy, loss, and hope.
The program opens with Dora Pejacevic’s Symphony in F-sharp Minor, a richly expressive work by the pioneering Croatian composer whose music is gaining renewed international recognition. Together, these compelling works offer an evening of passion, drama, and profound emotional depth.
Program
Dora Pejacevic – Symphony in F-sharp Minor
Bernstein – Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah”
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
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, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Miranda Ramirez Senior Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Graduate String Quartet Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Holiday Garland Concert
This beloved community event features Concert Choir and University Chorus in a festive performance of music for the holiday season.
Ring in the holidays and say farewell to the year with the Choirs of Carolina!
Free and open to the public
Shandon United Methodist Church
3407 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.