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Chamber Music Day
The USC Chamber Day and Competition with the Parker Quartet is an exceptional opportunity for advanced high school string quartets to work with the world-renowned Parker Quartet. USC welcomes talented high school string players to our Recital Hall for our 12th Annual Chamber Day and Competition on Oct. 18.
Enrollment is limited to eight string quartets. All quartets are eligible to compete in the competition, but are not required to. The deadline to register is Oct. 8. Click here for more information.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall, School of Music 210, School of Music 213, School of Music 214, School of Music 215, School of Music 232, School of Music 040, School of Music 006, School of Music 220, School of Music 201, School of Music 022.
Freeman Sundays @ 3 Concert
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: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty.
Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ari Streisfeld, violin and Phillip Bush, piano, Faculty Recital
USC Professors Ari Streisfeld (violin) and Phillip Bush (piano) take on two sonatas from the early 20th century by the great English composers Sir Edward Elgar and Ralph Vaughn Williams.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Philharmonic presents MozART and More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro” K. 492,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299, Featuring Wendy Cohen, flute and John Wickey, harp,
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90, “Italian”
ABOUT, Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind tour of Classical brilliance! We open with Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, where playful melodies sparkle and trumpets herald mischief and romance. Next, bask in the sunlit beauty of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major—two of his most lyrical voices entwining in graceful dialogue, serenading you with elegant charm and delicate virtuosity. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes you straight to the bustling piazzas and sun-drenched hills of 19th-century Italy: its joyous rhythms, lyrical serenades, and triumphant finale will leave you dancing in your seat. Join us for an evening of pure delight—Mozart’s wit, warmth, and wonder, capped by Mendelssohn’s…
Admission Cost: $12.50 - $74.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
USC Wind Ensemble: Consorts
Brenna Curtis, conductor, Benjamin Pouncey, conductor, David Warren, conductor,
The intimate setting of the Koger Center Black Box provides the perfect opportunity to hear the USC Wind Ensemble in a chamber setting, with works for 10-18 players spanning more than four centuries of music history. From brass choir works by Gabrieli and Husa, to the charming Consort for expanded Harmonie ensemble, to contemporary works by Viet Cuong and Gala Flagello, there is certain to be something for everyone on this unique program.
Program:
Gabrieli, Sonata Pian’e Forte, Gabrieli, Canzona per sonare No. 2, Spittal, Consort for Ten Winds, Cuong, Bull’s Eye, Husa, Divertimento for Brass and Percussion, Flagello, Modern Legacy,
Location: Koger Center Black Box.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128, See Description for Event Location.
Joel Weiss Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Left Bank Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Madeline Macry and Samuel Oronce Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Boomtown Trio featuring Craig Butterfield, double bass
Join members of Boomtown Trio for a concert celebrating the release of their second album, Adrift, in the Koger Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre.
Combining the talents of renowned upright bass player Craig Butterfield, champion fiddler Kristen Harris, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cat Galan, Boomtown Trio creates a unique combination of chamber music, folk, jazz, and Americana. The entire group is tied to the USC School of Music — Butterfield is professor of bass, Harris is an adjunct professor of violin pedagogy and string techniques at USC, and Galan is a USC alumna with a degree in violin performance.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Kayla Mathis Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Te'Jah Beaton Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Ballet presents Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
About This Show
Get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the Koger Center stage in South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with A Bite! This wildly popular ballet promises an evening of haunting sensuality and thrilling entertainment.
Created by CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett, this sizzling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel blends seductive choreography with a hauntingly beautiful score, creating an unforgettable experience. Witness the mesmerizing Count Dracula and his sensual journey brought to life by the extraordinary talent of the South Carolina Ballet. Since its electrifying premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences nationwide. This year marks the 33rd production of this spellbinding gothic romance. Starrett assures that each performance season brings new surprises and says, “Even if you’ve seen the ballet before, you never know what’s new in our bag of tricks and treats.” This season, the…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
SC Ballet presents Dracula: Ballet with a Bite
About This Show
Get ready to be mesmerized by the allure of Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens as they take the Koger Center stage in South Carolina Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with A Bite! This wildly popular ballet promises an evening of haunting sensuality and thrilling entertainment.
Created by CEO & Artistic Director William Starrett, this sizzling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel blends seductive choreography with a hauntingly beautiful score, creating an unforgettable experience. Witness the mesmerizing Count Dracula and his sensual journey brought to life by the extraordinary talent of the South Carolina Ballet. Since its electrifying premiere in 1991, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite has captivated audiences nationwide. This year marks the 33rd production of this spellbinding gothic romance. Starrett assures that each performance season brings new surprises and says, “Even if you’ve seen the ballet before, you never know what’s new in our bag of tricks and treats.” This season, the…
Admission Cost: $42 - $74.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Saxophone Day
Saxophone players of all ages and abilities are invited to the biennial South Carolina Saxophone day at USC, led by saxophone professor Clifford Leaman and special guest Palmetto Saxophone Quartet. Experience a full day of clinics, reed classes, recitals and master classes for saxophone at the fall event.
Click here to register.
Admission Cost: $40.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Douglas Temples Doctoral Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Eufouria Marimba Quartet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Chad Hall Senior Tuba Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jonathan Cato Senior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jayden Taylor Senior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra : Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto
USC Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor and music director Scott Weiss, welcomes trumpeter Rex Richardson. The program Oscar Lorenzo Fernández’s Batuque, James Stephenson’s Symphony No. 2 “Voices” and Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto performed by Richardson.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
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 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Sydney Fulcher, Oboe, and Angelina Lanza, Flute, Senior Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Kaleb King Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Charles VanAtter Senior French Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Peake Colloquium: Emily Schwitzgebel
The Cognitive and Communicative Constraints of the Post-Millennial Pop Listening Experience.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Garnet and Brass Quintet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Joshua Painter Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Soda City Brass Band - 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 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.
SCBB performs traditional to contemporary New Orleans’ Brass Band music. We bring Nola to Cola!
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box office, or purchase online at: https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $30 - $37.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Avea Diamond Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jean-Michel Goury Masterclass and Clinic
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Blind Boys of Alabama
Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits.
Join us for this concert benefiting the University of South Carolina School of Music and the Brookland Foundation!
Tickets available at the Koger Center Box Office, or online at,
https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $49 - $85.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jeniya Brown Senior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jean-Michel Goury Guest Artist Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Percussion Ensemble Concert
Location: Koger Large Rehearsal Room.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Swing Shift Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Patrick Reindl Jazz Saxophone Senior Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Patrick Reindl Senior Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Peake Colloquium: Selena Fragassi, Insights on Music Journalism
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Steven Humphries Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets 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 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Spoleto Festival founder and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti.
Purchase tickets online or at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. Tickets 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 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Gamecock Cellists Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC present The Consul
Opera at USC brings the best of the lyric theatre — opera, operetta and musical theatre —to stages across campus. The ensemble’s fall production is The Consul, a musical drama by Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of the Spoleto Festival and a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.
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 9, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Symphonic Winds: With Hope
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Program,
Maslanka, Mother Earth (A Fanfare),
Stephenson, there are no words,
Pitts, downside-up Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Coleman, Jubilee! ,
Reed, Russian Christmas Music .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Margaret Moore Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ellis Lawhorn and Reece Weslock Senior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy a fabulous evening with Carolina Alive, USC’s vocal jazz ensemble as they present their fall concert. Now under the direction of Lauren Meccia, don’t miss this performance!
Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Philharmonic presents Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
Join travel guru Rick Steves live and in person with your SC Phil on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special event blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. Experience Europe’s history, the passion for freedom and the spirit of unity across borders. Perfect for lovers of music, history and travel.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17.50 - $69.00.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Palmetto Pans Fall Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ye Bai Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Addison Perkins Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Mrs Doubtfire
“Sharp, funny, and full of heart.” – The Telegraph,
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Columbia in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box Office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $26 - $86.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
University Chorus Concert
Under the baton of Dr. Augusto Gil, University Chorus presents "Let the Soul Sing," a concert in five sets exploring the power of music in each season of life. This program will feature music by Byrd, Finzi, Haydn, Hagen, Tin, and others, and will uplift listeners in song and community. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church (607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Peake Colloquium: Megan Francisco
The Curious Case of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
School of Music 006.
Southern Exposure presents Robert Ashley’s Perfect Lives
USC music faculty Greg Stuart and David Kirkland Garner lead a cadre of students in scenes from experimental composer Robert Ashley’s quirky, mesmerizing 1980s “opera,” Perfect Lives. Featuring USC professor Ed Madden, former Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC.
Patrons may reserve seats and support the Southeast’s most adventurous music series! A gift of $150 secures a seat for the entire 2025-26 season. To donate online, click here or contact Brad Martin at brad.martin@sc.edu, 803-777-0704.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all base on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast on stage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.
All ages are welcomed, but please note that some PG-13 language will be used during the performance.
For tickets, please visit the Koger Center Box office, or purchase online at https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $69 - $79.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble: The Automatic Earth
Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Steven Bryant, guest composer,
Renowned conductor Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant (Duke University) and composer Steven Bryant join forces with the USC Wind Ensemble to share the composer’s riveting work for wind ensemble and electronics, The Automatic Earth, a musical depiction of the climate crisis and how technology has transformed what it is to be human. The program also includes Duke University composer Scott Lindroth’s Spin Cycle, a display of breathless energy and virtuosity.
Program:
Piunno, Bright Shadow Fanfare, Lindroth, Spin Cycle, Bryant, The Automatic Earth, Bonete, Feria de Julio.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Bruce Isley Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ella Canney and Lucy Moore Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cor4 Horn Quartet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Band
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Benjamin Pouncy Doctoral Lecture Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Vista Art Night featuring Sean Madden
As a member of the Vista Guild Association, the Koger Center for the Arts is proud to partner with the Jasper Project in Third Thursday Art Night. We feature a different artist every month with an opening reception on the Third Thursday of the month — but THIS month we’re hosting our opening reception on Tuesday, November 18. Our featured artist of November is Sean Madden.
Artist Bio:
Sean Madden is a multimedia artist who captures landscapes and portraits of Columbia in such a way that makes the images both familiar and fresh at the same time.
Both Madden’s parents were artists, so creating was never foreign to him. His mother was an accomplished oil painter, and his father was a master carpenter, scratch painter, and sculptor. Though art came naturally, it was music that first captured Madden’s interest.
“The influence of my parents came full circle in the early 2000s when I began working for a piano and antique restoration company,” Madden says. “And my knowledge of wood carving and ability to…
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale
Join USC’s Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale as they perform their fall concerts.
Gamecock Chorale, led by DMA Candidate Brian Niu, will present, “All the Earth is Paradise,” featuring music for tenor and bass voices.
The treble choir, Garnet Chorale, will sing a work by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel entitled “She Sang the Stars,” along with additional works by female composers. The conductors will include Dr. Alicia W. Walker, as well as graduate conductors Catherine Whittington and Allison Yablonski. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Columbia. Free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Nicholas Muellner Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Francisco Ballestas Sayas Doctoral Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Campus Orchestra Concert
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Lillie Gardner and Kara Gingrich Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
The graduate choral conducting cohort will present a concert of music from the Renaissance era. Featuring the Graduate Vocal Ensemble, this chamber performance will include music of various composers from the 15th and 16th centuries. The concert is free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Music Industry Studies
Location: New Brooklyn Tavern, 632 Harden Street, 5 Points, Columbia.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Amanda Harrell Senior Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Concert Band
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Fall Semester Recital.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Marshall Bell Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ryan Contreras Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Experimental Music Workshop Performance
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Korcan Kostuk Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Graduate String Quartet
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
James West Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Patrick Johnson Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Matthew Elias Blake Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Debussy & Brahms
Young Concert Artist and 2023 Southeastern Piano Festival featured artist Ying Li returns to the USC School of Music to perform with the USC Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of piano and orchestra! “Debussy & Brahms” features Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier for a pre-concert talk.
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 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
New Sounds Quartet Fall Recital
The New Sounds Quartet, USC's premiere graduate string quartet dedicated to contemporary music, gives their first recital in their brand new configuration!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Concert Choir and University Choir Garland Concert
Do not miss this beloved Columbia tradition! Ring in the holiday season with the USC University Chorus and Concert Choir. Led by the USC Choral Faculty and graduate conducting cohort, you will experience the beauty of voices lifted in celebration and joy. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Jordan Karrigan Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Broadway World exclaims, “lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
Enchanting and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers including an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. Singers, dancers, toy soldiers, and reindeer invoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Reimagined for 2025, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features original music, fresh twists on beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets,…
Admission Cost: $21 - $116.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Caleb Carpenter Guest Artist Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Geordan Raisler Graduate Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mak Grgic Faculty Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Phillip Bush performs Morton Feldman’s “Triadic Memories”
On the occasion of the centennial of composer Morton Feldman’s birth, Phillip Bush performs Feldman's 1981 hour-long work for solo piano, “Triadic Memories.”
One of the major figures of American avant-garde composition, Morton Feldman (1926-1987), was born on Jan. 12, 1926. Feldman's music is more closely related to visual artists of his era (many of whom were his friends and aesthetic compadres) in that it concerns itself more with proportion and scale rather than form as is usually discussed in classical music terms. For most of his career his music stayed within a quiet dynamic range, with small evolutions and recurrances that occur over a great length of time. Late in his life he wrote several works of enormous duration, including his six-hour-long Second String Quartet and the four-hour-long “For Philip Guston.” By comparison, "Triadic Memories" is a miniature, usually lasting 60-80 minutes in time depending on the interpretation. The piece is one of several for which Feldman found inspiration in the…
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.