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Freeman Parker Chamber Music Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $25 adults. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Worth Lewallen Doctoral Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Connor Bruce Senior Trumpet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sophia Dornellas Pantazopoulos Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Alana Brezenski Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Margaret Moore Senior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paige Higgins Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Gamecock Chorale and Garnet Chorale Concert
Garnet Chorale and Gamecock Chorale come together to present a concert of music for treble and tenor/bass voices, respectively. This fall, Garnet Chorale will sing "Songs from the Natural World." Trees, the moon, stars, gardens, and the creative aspects of everyday life characterize the program. Similarly, Gamecock Chorale will present "Elements," featuring texts centered on elements including fire, water, wind, and light. Such elements appear in a wide variety of music on this program, music ranging from Medieval chant to '70s funk. These ensembles feature both students and community members - a joyous celebration of music making in the Columbia community!
Free and open to the public,
Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
University Band: We
Benjamin Pouncey, conductor, Featuring works by Brittin Chambers, Dello Joio, Thomas, Biedenbender, Sousa and Bernstein,
Join the University of South Carolina University Band for an evening of music in the Koger Center for the Arts. “We” is a celebration of the voices, traditions and musical styles that represent the story of America. Through works that reflect the richness and diversity of the American experience, this concert highlights the power of music to unite, inspire and remind us of the connections we share. From bold and energetic to reflective and heartfelt, the program showcases a vibrant tapestry of American composers and musical influences, offering something for every listener. All are invited to experience an evening that celebrates community, creativity and the enduring spirit of the music that brings us together.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Craig Allen Faculty Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jessica Liang and Mercedes Rosa Junior Piano Recital
Ms. Liang will perform 6:00-6:30; Ms. Rosa will perform 6:30-7:00.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Music Industry Studies Commercial Music Ensemble
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the Koger Center Outdoor Stage for an exciting performance by the Music Industry Studies Commercial Music Ensembles. This free concert features original songs and crowd-favorite covers.
In the event of rain, the performance with be moved inside to the Koger Center Black Box.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location. Koger Center Plaza Stage.
USC Campus Orchestra Concert
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Xavier Galloway Junior Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Guitar Ensemble Fall Showcase
The Guitar Ensemble Fall Showcase features an engaging program performed and produced by student guitarists. Join us in celebrating a semester of collaboration, creativity, and musical excellence.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: Rise
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor, Philip Bush, piano,
The USC Wind Ensemble takes flight! Emerging composer Noah Hudson-Camack’s exhilarating fanfare is contrasted with the haunting rising intervals of David Biedenbender’s Enigma. Adam Schoenberg’s Rise is a haunting an evocative journey, while Frank Ticheli’s new work Over the Moon is a joyous and imaginative trip into space. Faculty pianist Philip Bush takes center stage in Olivier Messiaen’s groundbreaking Oiseaux exotiques, based on bird calls from around the world.
Hudson-Camack, Fanfare and Flight, Biedenbender, Enigma Schoenberg, Rise Messiaen, Oiseaux exotiques Ticheli, Over the Moon .
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Aniyah Gordon and Peyton Kakouras Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: EE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sharon Wu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Bryson Grover Junior Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Palmetto Concert Band
Join the Palmetto Concert Band for “America 250,” featuring selections from Bremer, Ticheli, Copland and Stamp.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
The holiday tradition continues!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Buy Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24-$93.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Carolina LifeSong Initiative Recital
Students from the Carolina LifeSong Initiative perform and improvise in their end-of-semester recital. Free admission, family and sensory friendly.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, November 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Mingzi Hu Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
New Sounds Quartet Fall Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ethan Lauth Senior Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Saxophone Ensembles Fall Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Haven Kahn Graduate Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Abby Brewer and Tristan Robinson Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Nima Kolmohammadi Doctoral Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Bernstein’s Jeremiah Symphony
The USC Symphony Orchestra presents a powerful evening of symphonic masterworks featuring mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway in Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah.” Blending orchestral brilliance with a deeply moving vocal finale, Bernstein’s first symphony reflects themes of prophecy, loss, and hope.
The program opens with Dora Pejacevic’s Symphony in F-sharp Minor, a richly expressive work by the pioneering Croatian composer whose music is gaining renewed international recognition. Together, these compelling works offer an evening of passion, drama, and profound emotional depth.
Program
Dora Pejacevic – Symphony in F-sharp Minor
Bernstein – Symphony No. 1, “Jeremiah”
Tickets are available in-person at Koger Center Box Office (803-251-2222, Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or online at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.
Admission Cost: General public - $30
Seniors/military / USC faculty and staff - $25
Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8
USC Students - free with student ID.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Miranda Ramirez Senior Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Graduate String Quartet Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Holiday Garland Concert
This beloved community event features Concert Choir and University Chorus in a festive performance of music for the holiday season. The concert's theme is "The Turning of the Year." Composers from across the world and across time, including Vytautas Miškinis, Jonathan Dove, Cecilia McDowall, Tomás Luis de Victoria, Coreen Duffy, Herbert Howells and Eriks Ešenvalds will be featured.
Ring in the holidays and say farewell to the year with the Choirs of Carolina!
Free and open to the public,
Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Shelby Miller Doctoral Flute Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
The Nutcracker by Columbia Classical Ballet
Join in on Columbia Classical Ballet’s holiday tradition, their fantastic production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Reserve Your Seats,
OR,
Buy General Admission Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $22-$49.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
The Nutcracker by Columbia Classical Ballet
Join in on Columbia Classical Ballet’s holiday tradition, their fantastic production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Reserve Your Seats,
OR,
Buy General Admission Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $22-$49.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
The Nutcracker by Columbia Classical Ballet
Join in on Columbia Classical Ballet’s holiday tradition, their fantastic production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Reserve Your Seats,
OR,
Buy General Admission Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $22-$49.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
The Nutcracker by Columbia Classical Ballet
Join in on Columbia Classical Ballet’s holiday tradition, their fantastic production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Reserve Your Seats,
OR,
Buy General Admission Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $22-$49.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
New Voices: Music by USC Student Composers
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Darla Moore School of Business 101 - Johnson Performance Hall.
Congaree New Horizons Program Concert 1
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Congaree New Horizons Concert 2
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Eliza: A Chamber Opera
Their market. Their city. Their legacy.
The Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center has commissioned an exciting new chamber opera, Eliza, premiering at the Koger Center Columbia on December 16, 2026. We’re bringing the little known story of the African Market Women who ran the Charleston City Market for over 200 years to the stage and their magnificence during the Revolutionary War!
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
Purchase Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $42-$163.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Philharmonic: Home for the Holidays
Make this cherished tradition part of your season. Filled with festive favorites and heartwarming melodies, this concert captures the joy, nostalgia, and togetherness of the holidays. It’s a chance to pause, gather, and celebrate with music that feels like home. With just one performance, tickets become part of the tradition — secure yours early.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
But Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $16.50-$69.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
GUMBO Experience Concert Series: Christmas Edition
The G.U.M.B.O Experience Concert Series: Christmas Edition is coming to the Koger Center on December 18!
NO TICKET PRICE, BUT WE STILL NEED YOU TO REGISTER — YOUR GIVEBACK IS YOUR ADMISSION!
Bring canned goods, nonperishable food items, and/or toys for entry as we come together to bless families in our community this Christmas!
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Reserve your spot for this event via EventBrite.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Ballet: William Starrett's Nutcracker
Live Orchestra Announced for Every South Carolina Ballet Nutcracker Performance at the Koger Center!
South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has announced that every 2026 performance of William Starrett’s Nutcracker at the Koger Center for the Arts, the company’s hometown stage in Columbia, SC, will feature live music by the South Carolina Ballet Orchestra.
Conducted by Scott Weiss, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker score live at all six performances on December 12, 13, 19, and 20.
The addition of live orchestral music brings a new dimension to one of Columbia’s most established holiday traditions, pairing the professional dancers of South Carolina Ballet with the full sound of Tchaikovsky’s score at every matinee and evening performance.
Enhance Your Matinee with the Nutcracker Tea Party
Families attending a matinee performance can make their visit to the Koger Center even more memorable with South Carolina Ballet’s signature Nutcracker Tea Party.
Guests will enjoy…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $49-$81.
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Eve of the Eve
Due to the popularity and demand of our annual holiday show collaboration with ColaJazz, in 2026 we are offering two performances of Eve of the Eve! Join us on either December 22 or 23 to continue (or start) a cherished local holiday tradition!
About ColaJazz
The ColaJazz Foundation is dedicated to growing, supporting and promoting jazz in the Midlands through events, education, recordings, resources and advocacy in order to create a thriving culturally rich community.
We aim to be the driving beat in jazz education, performance and outreach providing opportunities for all from the musician to the student to the audience. We strive to serve our community, create cultural enrichment and make our capital city a premiere jazz destination in the southeast.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
But Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39-$44.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Eve of the Eve
Due to the popularity and demand of our annual holiday show collaboration with ColaJazz, in 2026 we are offering two performances of Eve of the Eve! Join us on either December 22 or 23 to continue (or start) a cherished local holiday tradition!
About ColaJazz
The ColaJazz Foundation is dedicated to growing, supporting and promoting jazz in the Midlands through events, education, recordings, resources and advocacy in order to create a thriving culturally rich community.
We aim to be the driving beat in jazz education, performance and outreach providing opportunities for all from the musician to the student to the audience. We strive to serve our community, create cultural enrichment and make our capital city a premiere jazz destination in the southeast.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
But Tickets.
Admission Cost: Tickets: $39-$44.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
South Carolina Philharmonic: Beethoven (250) & Blue Jeans
Guest Artist: Zuill Bailey, cello,
Program Overview: Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, Visions of Humanity and Unity (America 250 Consortium), Composers: Chanda Dancy-Morizawa, Mark O’Connor, Avner Dorman, Zhou Tian, Enrico Chapela, Beethoven: Symphony No. 4, Description:
Celebrate Beethoven’s legacy on the 250th anniversary of his death in a program that bridges past and present. From the heroic Leonore Overture No. 3 to his playful Symphony No. 4 – you’ll experience Beethoven’s wide range of musical colors.
At the center of this concert is Visions of Humanity and Unity, a new work by composers Chanda Dancy-Morizawa, Mark O’Connor, Avner Dorman, Zhou Tian, and Enrico Chapela, commissioned for the nationwide America 250 initiative and performed by orchestras throughout the United States.
Subscribe to the South Carolina Philharmonic this season to get tickets, or join the Koger Center’s e-newsletter to receive information about single tickets when they go on sale!
For more information please…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $16-$83.
Saturday, January 9, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Hannah Creviston & Shir Ami
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 14, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24.50-$83.
Friday, January 15, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24.50-$83.
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24.50-$83.
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24.50-$83.
Sunday, January 17, 2027, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Charles Fugo Faculty Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, January 17, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
A Beautiful Noise: The Niel Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $24.50-$83.
Sunday, January 17, 2027, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
The Palmetto Opera: Don Giovanni
Join The Palmetto Opera at the Koger Center for a special matinee performance of Mozart’s electrifying masterpiece, Don Giovanni. The Palmetto Opera will present a full-scale production of this legendary opera for one performance only. Featuring Teatro Lirico d’Europa and an internationally renowned cast, this thrilling afternoon of opera brings Mozart’s genius vividly to life.
Set in 17th century Spain, Don Giovanni tells the story of the infamous libertine whose relentless pursuit of pleasure leaves a trail of betrayal, heartbreak, and vengeance. As Don Giovanni’s reckless seductions collide with the forces of justice, the opera races toward a dramatic and unforgettable conclusion. Blending comedy, tragedy, romance, and the supernatural, Don Giovanni is widely regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written.
From lively ensembles and memorable arias to moments of profound moral reckoning, Mozart’s score is endlessly inventive and emotionally powerful. Beloved selections include the champagne aria…
Admission Cost: Tickets: $44-$76.
Sunday, January 24, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Kendra Wheeler, Guest Artist Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, January 25, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ashley Leigh Guest Artist Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 26, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Paul Maxwell Doctoral Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 28, 2027, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Serena LaRoche and Snyder Faculty Chamber Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 28, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Jacob Tierney Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 29, 2027, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Tutti Bassi Early Music Concert
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, January 29, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Musical Feast
Join the Friends of Music for the 2027 Musical Feast! On January 30, the Koger Center for the Arts will come to life while showcasing our students’ talent. Sip wine and savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, from the main stage to the Grand Lobby, with musical performances as varied as the locations. Move among the percussion, jazz, opera, strings and vocal musicians and mouthwatering food displays as you meet new friends and catch up with old ones. This is the night everyone looks forward to and you won't want to miss it!
Proceeds from the evening directly impact our students’ academic lives by raising funds for scholarships. Help our students achieve their dreams of making a difference in the world through music by purchasing a ticket today!
Koger Center for the Arts (1051 Greene St.).
Admission Cost: Tickets: $75 young professionals (ages 21-30), $125 individual, $200 couple.
Saturday, January 30, 2027, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
USC Jazz Faculty Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 1, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Philharmonic: The Golden Age of Hollywood
Program Overview:
Bernstein: On the Town, Korngold: Violin Concerto, Herrmann: Vertigo Suite, Bernstein: West Side Story Dances, Description:
Step into the golden age of Hollywood, where sweeping melodies and unforgettable scenes come to life through music. From Bernstein’s electrifying rhythms of West Side Story to Korngold’s Violin Concerto – woven from his lush Hollywood film scores, and Herrmann’s cinematic suspense of music from Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, this program is pure movie magic.
For more information please call 803-777-7500 or email kogercenter@sc.edu.
Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at 803-251-2222 or online.
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Admission Cost: Tickets: $16-$83.
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Freeman Parker Chamber Music Concert Series
The USC School of Music’s renowned music faculty performs fresh and vibrant chamber music programs that pair canonic masterpieces alongside brand new works.
Admission Cost: $25 adults. Free for USC School of Music students, faculty and staff.
Sunday, February 7, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Steve Christ Alumni Guest Artist Clarinet Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 8, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Triple Concerto
The USC Symphony Orchestra celebrates the enduring legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven and the 200th anniversary of his death with a performance of his monumental Triple Concerto, featuring The Congaree Trio: violinist Ari Streisfeld, cellist Claire Bryant, and pianist Phillip Bush. One of Beethoven’s most innovative works, the concerto showcases a remarkable dialogue between three soloists and orchestra, combining virtuosity, lyricism and symphonic grandeur.
The program concludes with Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable,” a powerful and life-affirming masterpiece that portrays the indomitable force of the human spirit through some of the most thrilling music of the twentieth century.
Program
Beethoven – Triple Concerto
Nielsen – Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”
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, February 9, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Thursday, February 11, 2027, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jonah Isaac-Brooks and Randy Jordan Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 11, 2027, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Taylor Glomb Doctoral Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 11, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Friday, February 12, 2027, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Elyna Chambers Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 12, 2027, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Symphonic Winds: From Dreams to Joy
Jay Jacobs, conductor, Ryan Gonzales, guest conductor, Clifford Leaman, Tenor Saxophone,
The annual concert for the USC Band Clinic features USC School of Music saxophone professor Clifford Leaman on the consortium premiere of Catherine Likhuta’s newest concerto for tenor saxophone. In addition to Likhuta’s concerto, the Symphonic Winds bookend this concert with works by Andrew David Perkins and Andrew Boysen.
Program: Perkins, Hold Fast, Likhuta, (Title Forthcoming), Boysen, Joyride.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 12, 2027, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Amanda Perez Doctoral Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 12, 2027, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: 49th Annual Band Clinic
Cormac Cannon, conductor, Andrew Boysen, Jr. guest conductor, David Warren, guest conductor,
The annual concert for the USC Band Clinic features guest composer and conductor Andrew Boysen, Jr. Director of Bands at the University of New Hampshire. In addition to Boysen’s work, the Wind Ensemble performs works by Joan Tower as well as John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The concert closes with the soundtrack from the classic Star Wars trilogy (and perhaps a special encore!),
Tower/Stamp, Celebration Fanfare, Boysen, Phoenix, Lennon/McCartney, arr. Berg, Black Bird, Williams/Hunsberger, Star Wars Trilogy.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 12, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
USC Band Clinic
Each February hundreds of talented high school band students from throughout the nation converge on the University of South Carolina campus to participate in a weekend of music-making and learning. Founded in 1976 by James K. Copenhaver, the USC Band Clinic is among the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious honor band events.
This year’s clinic is Feb. 15-18. For information, click here.
Admission Cost: TBD.
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Vocal Arts Honors Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 13, 2027, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.