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Columbia Classical Ballet presents Project 27
When creativity and innovation come together; a collaboration of ballet, music, and more.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $32 - $39.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Ella Johnson Student Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Collins McBeth and Erika Tisdale Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jonah Isaac-Brooks and Randy Jordan Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias
A surreal romp in an upside-down world! In French with English titles.
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, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
SC Philharmonic presents The Tchaikovsky Concert
Bedrich Smetana, Overture to “The Bartered Bride”
Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor, op. 23, Featuring Olivia Larco, piano (Winner 2024 Southeastern Piano Festival),
Piotr I. Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op. 36,
ABOUT, Join us for a breathtaking evening featuring award-winning pianist Olivia Larco, First Prize winner of the 2024 Arthur Fraser Piano Competition.
We’ll launch the night with Smetana’s vivacious Overture to The Bartered Bride, its sparkling folk tunes setting the stage for what’s to come. Then, Olivia Larco takes the spotlight in Tchaikovsky’s thunderous Piano Concerto No.?1. Finally, the orchestra dives into Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Symphony No.?4, where fate’s ominous brass calls give way to sublime lyricism and a triumphant finale that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss The Tchaikovsky Concert—an unforgettable fusion of star power, passion, and pure Romantic splendor!
For tickets, please visit…
Admission Cost: $11 - $71.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Skerik- Guest Artist Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Columbia Classical Ballet presents Project 27
When creativity and innovation come together; a collaboration of ballet, music, and more.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $32 - $39.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Nate Bowen and Jacob Rowell Junior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera at USC presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias
A surreal romp in an upside-down world! In French with English titles.
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, March 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Adam Clifton Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Benjamin Millesen Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Michael Calamas Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bruce Isley Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Noah Song and Cameron Unger Junior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Tayor Klonowski Graduate Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Rising Stars
Featuring winners of the 2025-26 Concerto-Aria Competition.
Join conductor Scott Weiss at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center for the Arts 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, March 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Ayden Barnett Student Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ethan Bautz Graduate Jazz Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nick Kervin Graduate Jazz Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The College Experiment(al Music)
Midterms got you down? Or are you looking for a change of pace during exam week? Come to the Greene Street Stage (Across from Garnet Station & Campus Store) at noon on March 5th for an hour of experimental music by USC’s own The Collective.
Location: Greene Street Change.
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Vira Adams Graduate Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Live from the 803: Women's Appreciation Show
About This Show
Live From The 803 is Black Nerd Mafia’s signature showcase—a multi-genre celebration of creativity that highlights the incredible talent South Carolina has to offer. More than just a concert, this event is a stage for all forms of art: music across every genre, visual art, poetry, film, fashion, comedy, and beyond. If it’s art, it belongs here.
What makes Live From The 803 different is the way it connects the audience to the artists. Every performance is paired with a chance to hear the story behind the work—the inspirations, the struggles, and the triumphs that shaped it. It’s about more than just watching talent on display; it’s about understanding the voices behind the art and building a genuine community around them.
Rooted in local pride, Live From The 803 is both a platform for emerging artists and a showcase of established talent. It’s where creativity meets culture, and where the 803 gets to shine for the world to see.
Tickets are available via EventBrite here.
Admission Cost: $18.75.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Natalia Rosen Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jonathan Krause Graduate Oboe Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Naomi Wright Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SC Ballet presents Sapphire Ballet
South Carolina Ballet proudly presents Sapphire – a celebration of 65 years. Marking the company’s sapphire anniversary, this extraordinary production honors South Carolina Ballet’s rich history while revealing its vibrant future through a captivating evening of dance.
Sapphire features a dynamic blend of classical and contemporary works, highlighting the versatility and artistry of the company’s multi-talented professional dance artists. The program will include selections from the company’s extensive classical repertoire alongside innovative new choreography, mirroring the company’s commitment to both tradition and creative evolution.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, Sapphire Ballet honors the company’s legacy with breathtaking choreography, elegant costumes, and exquisite staging. Each piece has been carefully curated to capture the essence of South Carolina Ballet’s artistic journey — from its classical roots to its groundbreaking contemporary work.
The evening will feature a…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Shen Yun
About This Show
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $91 - $195.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Shen Yun
About This Show
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes.
We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only capture the grandeur of China’s ancient, divinely-inspired culture…
You just might catch a glimpse of heaven.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of heavenly realms… transporting you to a magical world.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $91 - $195.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
SC Philharmonic presents The Dream of America
About This Show
Maurice Ravel, Alborada del gracioso,
Shaosheng Li, Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament,
Maurice Ravel, Bolero
Peter Boyer, Ellis Island – The Dream of America, A staged symphony with actors directed by Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.),
ABOUT, This epic evening begins the SCP’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary as we present Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America. Actors and orchestra weave the immigrant experience into living tableau, melding music and drama to celebrate hope, struggle, and new beginnings under the baton of Morihiko Nakahara and the direction of Chad Henderson (The Chad Henderson Co.),
The concert features a double-bill of Ravel as the program begins with his sunlit Alborada del gracioso, and later features the composer’s highly popular orchestral experiment: Boléro .
The centerpiece for the night is the world premiere of Shaosheng Li’s Wind Across a Cloudless Firmament. Join us for The Dream of America—an unforgettable celebration of…
Admission Cost: $11 - $71.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Family Time with the Phil
About This Show
Get ready to embrace the magic of live symphonic music in a welcoming atmosphere where families can create lasting memories together. Freedom and fun abound with “Family Time with the Phil” – an inclusive concert-matinee that invites audiences to sing, dance, and enjoy the symphony without the expected barriers of a live performance. Whether you’re tapping your feet to lively tunes, singing along with the orchestra, taking a break to visit the quiet room or simply letting the music move you – this experience promises joy and excitement for the whole family. Did we mention there’s an instrument “petting zoo” and some off-duty service pups that you can meet!
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
U.S. Air Force Band Concert
About This Show
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band is coming to the Koger Center on March 16 at 7:30 p.m.! This concert is free and open to the public.
About the Ensemble
Activated in 1941, The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring public patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps among all the US military service branches. These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, VA. They travel throughout the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions, presenting over 350 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events. The USAF Heritage of America Band remains at the forefront of communicating Air Force core values and preserving and enriching America’s military and musical heritage into the 21st century.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Campbell McEntire Graduate Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Thomas Propst Junior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Concert Choir Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:40 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Grady Thames Junior Tuba Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Frank Sanders Student Saxophone/Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Collective Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
C.S. Lewis "The Screwtape Letters"
About This Show
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell! Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.
This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.
The Screwtape Letters run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.
Admission Cost: $76 - $86.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Cameron Duncan Graduate Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Chorus Spring Concert
Join the University Chorus as they present their Spring concert.
Free and open to the public.
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Vista Art Night: Cait Maloney
About This Show
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. March 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Cait Maloney.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
“I help businesses and individuals visually communicate through thoughtful, engaging and effective design.
I have had a passion for visual communication and carbohydrates as long as I can remember. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, I was one of few with a serious interest in art and design, but I knew I could make a career of it when one of my early works was stealthily heisted from a maximum security bulletin board in high school. I went on to navigate the waters of art school and earned a BFA in illustration from Syracuse University.
I’m currently based in Columbia, South Carolina, working as senior art director for Flock and Rally while also doing specialty illustration, design and mural projects; creating new things every day and slowly sweating…
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Celebrate Columbia's Cultural Leaders
About This Show
One Columbia for Arts and Culture is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. After a brief hiatus, this prestigious honor is back to spotlight an individual whose passion, vision, and leadership have fundamentally shaped the arts, history, and cultural fabric of the City of Columbia.
Nominations are officially open for this distinguished award, which recognizes those who embody the generous spirit and dedication to civic vitality championed by Stephen G. Morrison, an early leader of One Columbia. The ideal recipient is someone who combines profound vision with actionable leadership to foster creative social change and leave a lasting mark on our society.
To nominate a visionary, submissions must include a formal nomination letter detailing specific examples of the nominee’s impact and leadership capabilities. All nomination materials must be submitted via email to info@onecolumbiasc.com by the deadline of February 28, 2026.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Friday, March 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Southern Exposure: Holy Visions
A virtuosic all-female vocal new music super group, including USC's own Rachel Calloway, comes together in Columbia for a special night centered around John Zorn’s The Holy Visions.
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, March 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Natalie DiTommasso Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Elijah Skinner Junior Percussion and Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Christian Kilgore Doctoral Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jack Estrada and Sophia Her Junior Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
LifeChance: Gala of the Stars
Bringing people together through the celebration of ballet and a special night when ballet's stars align!
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $17 - $39.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Clay Schneider Graduate Percussion Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Music for Entertainment from the Renaissance
A celebration of music from the Renaissance for keyboards, instrumental ensembles, and voices performed by USC School of Music faculty and students.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: O Earth O Stars
Cormac Cannon, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Jennifer Parker-Harley, flute, Claire Bryant, cello,
The Wind Ensemble celebrates the first week of spring with a program inspired by the Earth and the stars. D’un Matin De Printemps (“Of a Spring Morning”) was composed by Lili Boulanger, sister of the acclaimed composition teacher Nadia Boulanger. USC School of Music faculty Jennifer Parker-Harley and Claire Bryant are featured on David Maslanka’s reflective and stunningly beautiful O Earth O Stars, while Danyhew’s Magnolia Star elicits images of a mid-twentieth-century ride on a train of the same name. The concert concludes with a brand-new work by University of Michigan composition professor Erik Santos inspired the concept of “Pangea Proxima,” a future supercontinent configuration of Earth’s land masses.
Program:
Boulanger/Hontz, D’un Matin De Printemps, Maslanka, O Earth O Stars, Danyhew, Magnolia Star, Santos, Pangea Proxima (Consortium Premiere).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Sutton Jenkins Junior Jazz Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Josh Anderson and Zachary Hayslett Junior Jazz Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Allwyn Edwards Senior Jazz Drumset Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Maureen McKay Student Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Shannon James Graduate Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ziyi Deng Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ethan Lauth Junior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Philip Howe Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jessica Liang and Xavier Galloway Student Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jaden Hart and Grady Vasilevskis Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Yi Chang Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Ears Wide Open: Two Left Feet Can Make a Right
Join your friends of Ears Wide Open at Copenhaver Band Hall (326 Sumter Street— right next to University Village),
No Experience Required! Our friends from Carolina Ballroom will help us all learn some new moves. Bring a good attitude and your dance shoes to Copenhaver Band Hall on March 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.! (Dance partners are encouraged but not required.) Ears Wide Open and Carolina Ballroom invite you to an evening of dance and live music performed by musicians from the award-winning USC jazz studies program.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Parker Quartet Spring 2026 Concert
The Grammy Award–winning Parker Quartet is recognized as one of the leading string quartets of its generation, known for its dynamic interpretations, fearless programming, and passionate advocacy for contemporary music. Since its founding in 2002, the ensemble has earned international acclaim and performs regularly at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and Konzerthaus Berlin. Highlights of the 2025–26 season include The Schubert Project, a deep dive into Schubert’s late chamber works.
For their Spring concert at USC School of Music, Parker Quartet (Daniel Chong, violin; Ken Hamao, violin; Jessica Bodner, viola; and Kee-Hyun Kim, cello) will perform Franz Schubert’s String Quartet in G major, D. 887, along with Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, “Serioso" and Phillip Glass’ String Quartet No. 5.
Tickets are available at the door, and in person or online at Koger Center Box Office.
Admission Cost: $20.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Kevin Karnes
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
Building a Musical World: Arvo Pärt's Last Soviet Years.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Isabella Pineda Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Micah Sullivan Senior Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
KIMM Quartet - Music for Food
Benefit for Harvest Hope.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jaden Hart and Jackson Shaw Junior Tuba Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Wilson Stokes Junior Jazz Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Melody Tyner Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Left Bank Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Xiaohan Yu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jennifer Saavedra Tovar Doctoral Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Mac Tollefsen Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
I Flutarium Student RecitalRecital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
William Castellow Senior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Joshua Painter Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Carter Stanton Senior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Elizabeth Runion Student Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM.
School of Music 006.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Thomas Blake and Marie Shenk Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jeremiah Frazier Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Robert McGregor Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Wicked
About This Show
See it LIVE. Remember it forever.
Wicked, Columbia’s most popular musical, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin–smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $95 - $135.
Sunday, April 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Elias Blake Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Matthew Floeter Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Worth Lewallen Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paul Maxwell Doctoral Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Hillary Flowers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Pans Fall Performance
Location: Koger Plaza Stage,
(Rain location in the Koger Large Rehearsal Room).
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location. Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Molly Damitio Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Joel Weiss Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Swing Shift Big Band Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
The graduate choral conducting cohort will present a concert of 20th and 21st century music. Featuring the Graduate Vocal Ensemble, this chamber performance will include a wide variety of styles and choral genres. The concert is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Addison Perkins
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
Grad Student Showcase: The Aesthetic Value of Plucked Instruments in Video Game Music.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Kyla Eloi Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sammy Oronce and Bryson Wood Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series
Opera at USC presents two one-act operas: Markheim by Carlisle Floyd, and Lo Scoiattolo in Gamba by Nino Rota.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Opera One Acts
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Symphonic Winds: Storybook Beginning
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Brenna Curtis, guest conductor,
Sousa, Easter Monday on the White House Lawn,
Bergman, Dream Machine,
Svanoe, The Author’s Suite, Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Schwantner, Recoil,
Gershwin/Brubaker, An American in Paris.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
John Koontz Junior Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Ariel Collins Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Raymond Frankle Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Hamilton Kane Senior Trombone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 13, 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, April 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Boran Zhao Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Cameron Tubbs
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Chorales Community Collaboration Concert
The USC Chorales are joined by the Sandlapper Singers and Limited Time Only Chamber Choir to present the South Carolina premiere of “We Are Phoenix.” This new work by composer Timothy Takach calls humankind to draw hope and renewal from the beauty of the earth itself. Conceived as a collaborative effort for a wide range of singers, Takach’s beautiful and evocative music is accompanied by string orchestra. The performance will also feature pieces sung by the individual choirs.
This is a ticketed event.
General Admission: $15,
Students: free,
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204.
Admission Cost: General Admission: $15
Students: Free.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Korcan Köstük Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Hayley Gretz Graduate Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Eric Bromberg Graduate Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Music Industry Studies Underground
Location: New Brooklyn Tavern, 632 Harden Street, 5 Points, Columbia.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
USC Campus Orchestra Concert
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
USC Graduate String Quartet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bailey Barefoot Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Justin Hettlage Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Saxophone Ensembles
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Christine Powell Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Grant Ebert Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sharon Wu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Antonia Suarez Gomez Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ears Wide Open: Pre-Earth Day Bash
Looking for a pre-Earth Day celebration? The W. Gordan Belser Arboretum will be blooming with the sounds of Commercial Music Ensembles on April 19th from 1-4 p.m. Join Ears Wide Open and musicians from USC’s fastest growing academic program – Music Industry Studies – for an afternoon filled with music and surrounded by nature.
The arboretum is located at 4080 Bloomwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: Free.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Freeman Sundays @3 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.
The April program includes Professor of Composition Man Fang’s Lullaby performed by Claire Bryant, cello; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; and Nicholas Susi on piano.
Next, Dominic Armstrong, tenor, and Omar Roy, piano, combine talents to perform selected songs by Hugo Wolf.
Ari Streisfeld, violin; Dan Sweaney, viola; Claire Bryant, cello; and Nick Susi, piano, conclude the afternoon’s concert with Piano Quartet in E? major, Op. 47 by Robert Schumann.
Come support the USC School of Music’s scholarship program by attending this concert featuring incredible talent! Tickets are available at the Koger Center for the Arts Box Office (803-251-2222) and at the door.
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nima Kolmhammadi Doctoral Classical Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Amber Caroglanian Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ryan Contreras Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Taylor Glomb Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Tayshaun and Addison Sullivan Junior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ruxi Wang Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Addison Perkins Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Carolina: War and Peace
Dr. Alicia W. Walker leads the USC Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir and University Orchestra in a performance uniting war and peace. Accompanied by soloists Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano; Serena Hill-LaRoche, soprano; Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano; Dominic Armstrong, tenor and baritone; and Jacob Will, bass, the musicians will perform Haydn’s Missa in tempore belli and Vaughan Williams’ Dona nobis pacem in a powerful close of the ensembles’ seasons.
Join USC Symphony conductor and music director Dr. Scott Weiss for a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. in the Koger Center Grand Tier.
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, April 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Francisco Ballestas Doctoral Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Carolina Alive, USC’s vocal jazz ensemble, will present their final performance of the year. Join us for an evening of fabulous singing! The concert is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Harley Bassoon Studio Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Raisler Chamber Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Sounds Quartet Spring Recital
The New Sounds Quartet, USC's premiere graduate ensemble dedicated to exploring contemporary string quartets, gives their spring recital.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Band
.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Ye Bai Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
School of Music Awards Day
Location: School of Music Recital Hall.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Madeline Fyock Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 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, April 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Laura Hutchins Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Wind Ensemble and Alumni Concert Band: Windows and Mirrors
Cormac Cannon, conductor, David Warren, guest conductor, Scott Herring, percussion,
The Wind Ensemble concludes their season in a shared concert with the USC Alumni Concert Band. The Wind Ensemble portion includes two new works commissioned in part by the USC Wind Ensemble. Professor of Percussion Dr. Scott Herring will be featured on Joseph Schwantner’s thrilling new concerto for percussion and wind ensemble, Fast Track. Also included is Brian Balmage’s epic new symphony for band, Windows and Mirrors. USC Bands Alumni will gather to rehearse, reminisce, and perform the second half of the program.
Program:
Kabalevsky/Hunsberger, Overture to “Colas Breugnon” Schwantner, Fast Track (Consortium Premiere), Balmages, Windows and Mirrors: Symphony for Band (Consortium Premiere), Alumni Concert Band program TBD.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Ziyi Deng Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mingzi Hu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Theatre Showcase
Admission Cost: $10 at the door.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital Spring Semester Recital.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Concert Band
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Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.