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School of Music America 250 Celebration
The University of South Carolina School of Music is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through music, in one of America’s most distinctive natural landscapes: Congaree National Park!
Between 10 a.m. and noon on April 18, student groups from the School of Music will be playing simultaneously throughout the landscape of the park’s old growth bottomland forest, rich with giant hardwoods and towering pines. Visitors are encouraged to move along the park’s network of elevated boardwalks to experience the sounds of jazz, woodwinds and choral.
Program:
America’s Sound: Jazz in the Congaree at 250 featuring Butterfield Combo Thomas Bridgmon, trumpet; Santi Balagtas, trumpet; Jackson Goldy, drums; Dennis Heaven, double bass; Isaiah Mendoza, guitar; Jayden Moreno, saxophone; coached by Craig Butterfield.
Echoes of America’s Past performed by USC Saxophone Quartet Allister Frankle, soprano sax; Meng-Yun Weng, alto sax; Ryan Johnson, tenor sax; Ryan Conteras,…
Admission Cost: Free.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location. See Description for Event Location.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
About This Show,
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND SOUL!”
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $23.50 - $111.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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.
J. S. Bach Piano Evening I
J. S. Bach piano evening - Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I. Free admission. Sensory-friendly and family-friendly. Audience members should feel free to arrive and leave as needed to fit their own schedule.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
About This Show,
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND SOUL!”
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $23.50 - $111.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
About This Show,
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND SOUL!”
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $23.50 - $111.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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.
Sonata by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Clifford Leaman and Charles Fugo
Lachrymae Reflections on a Song of Dowland, Op. 48 by Benjamin Britten, Dan Sweaney and Nicholas Susi
Lullaby by Mandy Fang, Rachel Calloway & Lynn Kompass
Three Browning Songs by Amy Beach, Cherisse Williams & Lynn Kompass
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.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
About This Show,
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND SOUL!”
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $23.50 - $111.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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.
Ryan Contreras Doctoral Saxophone Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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 Chorus 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.
Live in the Lobby Jazz: Mar Vilaseca
About This Show
The Koger Center and ColaJazz Foundation are excited to present to you the new 2026 Live in the Lobby Jazz season! Featuring 6 stunning performances, you can get your season tickets today to get every show for one low price.
Created as a partnership between the Koger Center for the Arts and the ColaJazz Foundation, Live in the Lobby 2026 will consist of six concerts held throughout the Koger Center facility. Join us to experience this one-of-a-kind series designed for audiences seeking premier jazz and specialty experiences in an exceptional setting.
About the Artist
Vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca was born in 1998, in Barcelona, Spain. Mar grew up in a musical environment and learned how to play and sing at a very young age, being exposed to a wide variety of music. She was classically trained in piano and traditional harmony at the Conservatorio del Liceo. At the age of 14, she started singing professionally in her father’s band, where she began her career…
Admission Cost: $27.00 to $32.00.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
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: Johnson Hall, DMSB 101.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Music & AI Talk: One Thousand Years of AI-ifying Music
Dr. Christopher White, Associate Professor of Music Theory at UMass Amherst will present “One Thousand Years of AI-ifying Music.” His research uses big data techniques to study how we hear and write music. Dr. White is a frequent contributor to regional publications on a wide range of topics, including music analysis, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence.
The event is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School of Music 232.
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.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
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.
USC String Project Spring Concert
The USC String Project Concert celebrates the dedication and musical growth of our student and adult musicians. This performance features ensembles from across the String Project program, showcasing players at a variety of stages in their musical journeys.
Tickets are $5 for children (ages 2–17) and $10 for adults. Tickets purchased online will be available at Will Call on the evening of the concert under the name provided at checkout. Tickets may also be purchased at the concert.
Admission Cost: $5 students, $10 adults.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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.
World Ballet Company - Swan Lake
About This Show
The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – With a LIVE Orchestra! , The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding ballet captures every heart-pounding moment – from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.
With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score soaring through the air and played LIVE, immerse yourself in this mesmerizing journey where dreams, heartbreak, and hope unfold right before your eyes.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission), Audience: For ages 5 & over,
World Ballet Company – Ballet Everywhere, Ballet For All.
Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company presents the…
Admission Cost: $57.00 - $131.00.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others – A Celebration of Film Music
About This Show
The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more!
“The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all age groups, film enthusiasts, music lovers, and families. The best music will be performed by the Hollywood Film Orchestra in an impressive show with light installations, laser projections, and selected film clips. Star soloists from the Original Broadway Production will perform excerpts from “The Lion King” Zimmer’s most beloved box office smash hit.
No other composer has influenced the film world in the past two decades as much as the Oscar-, Globe- and Emmy-winning composer Hans Zimmer with his staggering compositions for films such as “James Bond” “The Lion King” “Pirates of the Caribbean” “Gladiator” “The Dark Knight” “Man of Steel” “Inception” and “Interstellar”.
Hans Zimmer wrote the film…
Admission Cost: $27.45 - $98.90.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series
About ghis Show,
The Koger Center for the Arts is excited to host the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a free outdoor concert series sponsored by the Levitt Foundation. Dedicated to amplifying the cultural landscape of our city, the Levitt AMP Columbia Music series aims to provide free varied and engaging entertainment for the residents of Columbia and the Midlands. Our concert dates for the 2026 Season are set: stay tuned to find out the acts!
All concerts will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage, with our rain location being the lobby of the Koger Center.
SCHEDULE – All concerts take place from 5-7 p.m.
April 18, 2026 - River Shook Duo, Soda City Brass Band,
,
April 25, 2026 - Sunny War, Death Ray Robin,
,
May 2, 2026 - Five OHM, Rock & Roll MF's,
,
May 9, 2026 - Carolyn Wonderland, Philip Thomas.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Plaza Stage.
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.
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical
About This Show
On sale to the public on March 13, 10 a.m.
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as BAT OUT OF HELL roars back to North America in 2026! The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will once again shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before.
This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre,
Featuring songs from one of Meat Loaf’s best-selling albums, Bat Out of Hell, this cast will bring these anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.
Brace yourself for a legendary night of rock ‘n’ roll as BAT OUT OF HELL: The Musical explodes back onto the…
Admission Cost: $26.00 - $106.00.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Vista Art Night: Kathryn Morganelli
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, in celebration of Third Thursday Art Night. May 2026’s featured artist in The Nook is Kathryn Morganelli.
Artist Biography
Kathryn Morganelli holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. With postgraduate studies in Textile Design and Animation, she has built a solid foundation in the arts.
Admission Cost: Free Admission.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Palmetto Concert Band
.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, May 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, See Description for Event Location.
John Crist Live
About This Show
John Crist is one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast and continuously charts as one of Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. John has sold out the majority of his 2025 U.S. ‘Jokes For Humans’ dates and recently launched a Fall extension – which kicked off at Las Vegas’ Encore Theater and will visit cities like Austin, Louisville, Cleveland and more later this year.
His latest comedy special John Crist: Emotional Support (February 18), showcases his skills in delivering witty, pop culture commentary through clean humor. Filmed just six miles from his childhood home in Lilburn, GA, John Crist: Emotional Support sees the viral comedian diving into the ever-changing dynamics of growing up Christian in the 90s, navigating family group texts, mediating fights on the neighborhood Facebook page and more. In its first three weeks, the special earned more than…
Admission Cost: $17.87 - $161.75.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Southeastern Piano Festival Celebration Concert
The School of Music’s illustrious piano faculty (Phillip Bush, Scott Price, and Nicholas Susi) will perform.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person at the Koger Center Box Office or online. New this year: save $ by purchasing an event package of all SEPF signature concerts!
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Nicholas Susi
Described in The WholeNote as “an innovative musician and aggressive thinker with a gift for keyboard brilliance,” Dr. Nicholas Susi enjoys a multifaceted career living out his deep love of music. He recognizes that Classical music has been a transformative force in his life, and seeks to share its power with others through his teaching and performing.
Dr. Susi is Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of South Carolina, President of the American Matthay Association and Associate Director of the Southeastern Piano Festival. He previously taught piano and music theory at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. He completed his doctorate at the University of Michigan, with previous studies at the University of Kansas and at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln as a two-time DAAD grantee. Primary teachers include Zena Ilyashov, Jack Winerock, Nina Tichman and Arthur Greene.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person at the Koger Center Box Office or online. New this year: save…
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Pedja Muzijevic
Pianist and curator Pedja Mužijevic has defined his career with creative programming, unusual combinations of new and old music, and lasting collaborations with artists and ensembles.
Highlights of 2025/26 season include Homage to Mixtapes recital program at UNLTD Powered by Verbier Festival, 92NY and Southeastern Piano Festival in Columbia, SC; Chopin and Beethoven piano concertos with Fort Worth Symphony and String Orchestra of the Rockies in Missoula, MT, as well as leading Concert in 21st Century workshops at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, The Juilliard School in New York, Colburn School in Los Angeles.
Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina, Pedja lives in New York City, where he is the artistic administrator at Baryshnikov Arts, an arts organization that supports artists in all disciplines through presentations and residencies. Pedja is also the artistic advisor at Tippet Rise Art Center in Montana, a 12,500 acre working sheep and cattle ranch with large-scale outdoor sculptures and a…
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Blair McMillen
Hailed by The New York Times as “prodigiously accomplished and exciting” and as one of the piano’s “brilliant stars,” pianist Blair McMillen has forged a musical life that is unbounded by convention. He is well-known for his advocacy of living composers and contemporary music, as well as for championing very early keyboard music and more recent neglected masterpieces. For more than two decades, McMillen has divided his time as piano soloist, chamber musician, music festival director, and educator/teacher.
Blair McMillen is the co-founder and co-director of the Rite of Summer Music Festival. Rite of Summer is a free, outdoor contemporary-music series held on New York City’s Governors Island. The festival has presented boundary-pushing artists such as the JACK Quartet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Tigue, Theo Bleckmann, Todd Reynolds, Contemporaneous, and Don Byron’s New Gospel Quintet. Celebrating its twelfth season in 2023, Rite of Summer is the only annual music festival on Governors Island, a place the New…
Admission Cost: $5 USC students; $25 general admission.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Southeastern Piano Festival Artist Spotlight: Soyeon Kate Lee
First prize winner of the Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Concert Artist Guild International Competition, Korean-American pianist Soyeon Kate Lee has been lauded by The New York Times as a pianist with “a huge, richly varied sound, a lively imagination and a firm sense of style,” and by The Washington Post for her “stunning command of the keyboard.”
Highlights of recent seasons include appearances at the National Gallery, Library of Congress, Gina Bachauer Concerts, Purdue Convocations, Music@Menlo, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on tour, San Francisco Performances, Camerata Pacifica tour, Chamber Music Chicago and the Cleveland Art Museum. She was a member of Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society’s Bowers program, and is a regular participant in numerous chamber music festivals including the Great Lakes, Santa Fe and Music Mountain Chamber Music Festivals. Ms. Lee has collaborated with conductors Carlos Miguel Prieto, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Jahja Ling, and Jorge Mester with…
Admission Cost: TBD.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Arthur Fraser Piano Competition Winners Recital
Festival participants compete for a chance to perform with the South Carolina Philharmonic in a Masterworks concert and more than $10,000 in cash prizes.
Tickets go on sale May 1!
Purchase tickets in person at the Koger Center Box Office or online. New this year: save $ by purchasing an event package of all SEPF signature concerts!
Admission Cost: $5 USC Students; $25 General Admission.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.