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Laura Spong: Timeless
About This Show
The Koger Center for the Arts and OTM Gallery are excited to present Laura Spong: Timeless, an exhibit featuring an extensive collection of Spong’s larger-than-life paintings. This exhibit will be on display in the Koger Center’s orchestra level lobby, on the red wall surrounding the exterior of the main performance hall.
Laura Spong (1926-2018) was living in the mid-1950s conservative South when she embarked on a journey to prominence in the initially male-dominated painting genre of Abstract Expressionism. In her words, “I love nothing better than to throw paint and lines on a canvas and then solve the problem I have created, the problem being how to pull a coherent painting out of a chaos of lines, shapes and colors. As I solve those problems, I portray my inner journey as I search for a meaning and purpose in life.”
Laura was instructed by J. (Jesse Redwin) Bardin, who studied art in NYC and introduced NY paragons to Columbia, SC residents. During her six-decade art career, she…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Southern Exposure presents Tessellatum
Violist Nadia Sirota and cellist Gabriel Cabezas present Donnacha Dennehy’s epic work Tessellatum, performed live with pre-recorded viola and 11 microtonally-tuned viols. Projected animation by Steven Mertens.
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, January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream
About This Show
South Carolina Ballet invites you to experience the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score. This production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through a captivating blend of dance and music, transporting audiences to a fantastical realm where love, magic, and mischief intertwine.?
Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in the whimsical disputes of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania. Mendelssohn’s evocative music, composed in 1826 and later expanded in 1842, perfectly captures the play’s ethereal atmosphere and has become synonymous with Shakespeare’s work.
Columbia performances will feature live music by the SC Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, this production showcases a harmonious blend of classical ballet and theatrical…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Geordan Raisler Graduate Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
South Carolina Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream
About This Show
South Carolina Ballet invites you to experience the enchanting world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score. This production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life through a captivating blend of dance and music, transporting audiences to a fantastical realm where love, magic, and mischief intertwine.?
Set in an enchanted forest, the ballet follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors who become entangled in the whimsical disputes of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania. Mendelssohn’s evocative music, composed in 1826 and later expanded in 1842, perfectly captures the play’s ethereal atmosphere and has become synonymous with Shakespeare’s work.
Columbia performances will feature live music by the SC Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Scott Weiss.
Under the artistic direction of William Starrett, this production showcases a harmonious blend of classical ballet and theatrical…
Admission Cost: $39 - $71.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Claire Shirley, Faculty, & Friends
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Sonora Shaw, voice, and Gabriel Sill, euphonium, Junior Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: An Evening with Kim Se Hwang
Location: Johnson Hall, Darla Moore School of Music, DMSB 101,
Musician and Global CEO of Beat Interactive,
Reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-kim-se-hwang-musician-global-ceo-of-beat-interactive-tickets-1980471166572?aff=oddtdtcreator .
Admission Cost: FREE - Reserve a spot
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-kim-se-hwang-musician-global-ceo-of-beat-interactive-tickets-1980471166572?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
USC Jazz Faculty Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Up Close & Personal: Kim Se Hwang
Location: School of Music Library.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Abigail Brewer and Tristan Robinson Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Connor Hammond Graduate Horn Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Thomas Garcia
Location: Russell House Theater,
The Brazilian Choro: History, Development and Revival of a Brazilian Popular Music.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Graduate Vocal Ensemble Performance
The Graduate Vocal Ensemble will perform under the direction of MM Conducting student Noah Mofield, in his final graduate recital.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Thomas Garcia
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
Presenter: Villa-Lobos, Segovia and the Guitar.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Live from the 803 feat. PuffIsLove, Chrisso, Comedian Pudgee
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.
Admission Cost: 17.85.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Musical Feast
Join the Friends of Music for the 2026 Musical Feast! On Feb. 7, 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. Dawndy Mercer Plank, former WIS news anchor, will serve as emcee. This is the night everyone looks forward to and you won't want to miss it.
Tickets available beginning Nov. 1.
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, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, 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 canonical masterpieces with new works.
Spend an intimate afternoon with our talented faculty! February’s program features a massive lineup of USC faculty and guest musicians, performing a wide range of musical styles.
Lauren Meccia, alto saxophone; Nick Vlandis, piano; Sutton Jenkins, guitar; Wilson Stokes, bass; and Allwyn Edwards, drums, kick off the afternoon with 20 minutes of jazz. Selections include An Old Tale by USC’s Bert Ligon and Prisionero y Princesa by alumnus Christian Moreno Cova, along with a couple of other surprises!
The second part of the program includes soprano Serena Hill-LaRoche, accompanied by Jennifer Parker-Harley on flute and Lynn Kompass on piano; and mezzo-soprano Janet Hopkins, accompanied by Armen Shaomian on piano. The concert will conclude with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s lush, Romantic Nonet for wind quintet, string trio, and piano, performed by USC faculty and…
Admission Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors, USC faculty and staff; $5 students. Free for USC School of Music students, staff and faculty. Tickets available at Koger Center for the Arts Box Office or at the door.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Riverdance: The New Generation
About This Show
Tickets go on sale to the public on October 3,
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time, Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $27.50 - $193.
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Thomas Sunderland Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
USC Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski
USC Symphony Orchestra, with conductor and music director Scott Weiss and guest artist Ari Streisfeld (violin faculty), presents “Tchaikovsky & Lutoslawski,” featuring Witold Lutoslawski’s Partita for violin and orchestra.
Conductor Scott Weiss will lead a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts 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, February 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
About This Show
Relive the film that stole the hearts of generations with Dirty Dancing in Concert. This unique live-to-film concert event features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers to perform every unforgettable song from the soundtrack.
Feel the romance, rhythm and emotion as you watch Baby and Johnny’s love story come to life on a full-size cinema screen, with every iconic moment amplified by the power of live music.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $46 - $73.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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 12, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Lilly Ammons and Elyna Chambers Junior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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 13, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Symphonic Winds: Intersection and Juxtaposition
Symphonic Winds, led by Dr. Jay Jacobs, presents “Intersection and Juxtaposition. The concert features guest conductor Brenna Curtis and includes works by Barber, Grantham and Bryant. The performance is free, at Koger Center for the Arts.
Program:
Barber, Commando March Brenna Curtis, conductor,
Grantham, Baron Piquant on Pointe,
Bryant, Ecstatic Waters.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts.
Vocal Arts Honors Recital
Please join us for the annual Vocal Arts Honors Recital! These wonderful singers were chosen by guest judges and are guaranteed to deliver an outstanding and varied program. Please join us!
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Wind Ensemble: Celebration
Cormac Cannon, conductor,
Director of Bands Cormac Cannon returns to the podium to lead the Wind Ensemble in their performance at the 48th annual USC Band Clinic. Various international influences come together in a program that will surely be remembered for years to come. Dennis Llinás’ La Chancla is a joyful and thrilling Cuban-inspired work, while Gao Hong’s Celebration brings traditional Chinese pipa music to the wind ensemble. The grand finale, David Maslanka’s epic masterwork Symphony No. 4, will inspire audiences with its dramatic, emotional journey, ending in a setting of the hymn tune “Old Hundred” for organ and wind ensemble.
Program:
Llinás, La Chancla, Hong, Celebration, Maslanka, Symphony No. 4.
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
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 14, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
2026 Band Clinic: Jefferson HS Symphonic Winds / Lexington HS Wind Ensemble
Location: Koger Center for the Arts,
Jefferson High School Symphonic Winds, Jefferson, GA, Nicholas A. Golding, conductor,
Lexington High School Wind Ensemble, Lexington, SC, Kolman McMurphy, conductor.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
2026 Band Clinic: Palmetto Concert Band
Location: Koger Center for the Arts,
Program:
Smith, Festival Variations
, Wilson, Spirit of Hope
Chandler Wilson, guest conductor @ Band Clinic ONLY
,
,
Buckley, Sandburg Reflections, Rachel Calloway Streisfeld, Mezzo-Soprano
,
John Philip Sousa (ed. Fennell), The Pride of the Wolverines 3’
, Bocook, Groundswell
World Premiere
,
, Prokofiev (arr. Goldman), Athletic Festival March
,
, With two very special performances in February of 2026, the Palmetto Concert Band reflects on their first quarter century of music making with a thoughtful program ranging from classic works to a world premiere. We are honored to perform for the South Carolina Music Educators Association Annual Conference as well as the 48th annual USC Band Clinic.
Admission Cost: n/a.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
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.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Ieva Jokubaviciute Guest Artist Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Elle Senn Doctoral Bassoon Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Third Thursday Art Night: Trahern Cook
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. February 2026’s featured artist is Trahern Cook, also known as Easel Cathedral.
Artist Biography
Trahern also goes by Easel Cathedral; he calls his style Relational and Experiential.
Easel Cathedral has coined himself a “Jam Painter” as so much of his subject matter is musicians of every genre playing everywhere from small taverns to large outdoor festivals. In those moments he explores brush strokes and colors matching the rhythm of the sounds being played.
As a “Live Painter” of events and weddings, Trahern creates visual stories of his surroundings in his own unique painterly style, marrying a free folk recklessness with a trained and practiced deliberateness. This performance shares the space with everyone in attendance, enhancing the moment and using the moment to inform the painting…
Admission Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Anna Gatdula
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
The Virtual Nepantla: Representing Nuclear Worlds in Virtual Reality and Immersive Media.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Ian Hamrick Junior Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Auntie Karen Legends of 2026 featuring Take 6 and After 7
About This Show
Award-winning groups Take 6 and After 7 Two iconic groups known for their powerhouse vocals, signature harmonies, and unforgettable live performances will headline the 22nd Annual Legends of… Concert.
Presented by The Auntie Karen Foundation, the Legends of… Concert Series honors the rich legacy of African American music while bringing world class performances to South Carolina. As the Foundation celebrates its 25th Anniversary year, this concert marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of empowerment, artistry, and community impact.
The evening begins with the Auntie Karen All Star Band, a dynamic showcase of talented regional artists who bring a powerful blend of musicianship, creativity, and soul to the stage. Their performance sets the tone for an unforgettable night.
They will be followed by two world class acts. Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history, and After 7, the chart topping R&B trio whose smooth sound has defined generations.
Take 6
With 10 GRAMMY…
Admission Cost: $76 - $111.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: USC Jazz Alumni Concert
USC Jazz and Koger Center for the Arts present the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival, featuring three days of jazz concerts. The festival kicks off with a celebration of the USC Jazz Studies department on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 in the Koger Black Box Theater. The first concert of the festival will feature USC Jazz Alumni, led by the Amos Hoffman Trio.
Tickets are available online and in person at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by purchasing all four concerts at once! The bundled cost is $44 per person.
Admission Cost: $23-28.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Koger Center Large Rehearsal Room 128.
Sal Vulcano's "Everything's Fine" Tour
Staten Island native Sal Vulcano is best known for creating and starring in truTV’s long-running hit “Impractical Jokers,” and for “The Misery Index” on TBS. In addition to performing as part of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe to sold-out arenas, Sal founded the No Presh Network in 2020, hosting “Hey Babe!” and “Taste Buds” podcasts. Sal’s debut solo comedy special ‘Terrified’ was released in May 2024 on YouTube.
Sal also tours with his Impractical Jokers co-stars, selling out countless arenas over the years. Some notable sell-outs include NYC’s famed Madison Square Garden, TD Garden, Bridgestone Arena, PPG Paints Arena, Prudential Center 3 times, London’s O2 Arena 7 times (including 4 shows in a row) and Radio City Music Hall 7 times. They have sold over 1.5 million tickets since 2013.
This show is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $22.87 - 121.75.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Jason Vieaux Guest Artist Guitar Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
University Band
.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Koger Center for the Arts, See Description for Event Location.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: Vincent Gardner with USC Jazz Faculty
The second concert of the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival moves to the Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall. Trombonist Vincent Gardner, joined by our illustrious USC Jazz Faculty, performs an exciting program of big band jazz at 3 p.m.
A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vincent Gardner has contributed many arrangements to the orchestra. In 2009, he was commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to compose “The Jesse B. Semple Suite,” a 60-minute piece inspired by the short stories of Langston Hughes. Vincent is featured as trombonist on a number of notable recordings and has recorded five CDs as a bandleader for Steeplechase Records. He has performed with The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Bobby McFerrin, Harry Connick, Jr. The Saturday Night Live Band, Chaka Khan, A Tribe Called Quest, and many others. He remains a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and is the founding Artistic and Education Director of Jazz Houston. Gardner currently serves as Director of…
Admission Cost: $28-35.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: Jon Faddis with Left Bank Big Band
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival, presented by Koger Center for the Arts and the USC School of Music, brings to the stage GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter Jon Faddis for its featured Sunday performance!
Jon Faddis with Left Bank Big Band pays a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie at 6 p.m. on the Koger Center main stage. Join Faddis on the Koger Grand Tier at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-concert talk.
Tickets are available online or in person at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by purchasing a bundle of all four Koger Jazz Heritage Festival concerts!
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Jon Faddis is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for his ability to closely mirror the sound of trumpet icon Dizzy Gillespie, who was his mentor along with pianist Stan Kenton and trumpeter Bill Catalano.
Admission Cost: $28-35.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts.
Koger Jazz Heritage Festival: Jon Faddis and Friends
Partnering with Jazz at Lincoln Center, USC Jazz hosts the Southeast’s Essentially Ellington Regional at Koger Center for the Arts on Monday, February 23. Ten high school jazz ensembles from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia are participating.
In celebration of this day of learning and of the conclusion of the inaugural Koger Jazz Heritage Festival, esteemed trumpeter Jon Faddis and Friends take the stage for an exciting finale! The winning high school ensemble will kick off the concert, followed by Faddis, Left Bank Big Band, and several special guest artists at 7:30 p.m. Koger Center for the Arts.
Tickets are available online or in person at the Koger Center Box Office. Save money by purchasing a bundle of all four Koger Jazz Heritage Festival concerts!
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Jon Faddis is an American jazz trumpet player, conductor, composer, and educator, renowned for both his playing and for his expertise in the field of music education. Upon his first appearance on the scene, he became known for…
Admission Cost: $23-28.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Aidan Duncan Student Composition Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Joshua Groscost Junior Double Bass Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Connor Bruce, trumpet, and Charlie Winston, horn, Junior Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Broadway in Columbia presents Chicago
Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses–vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart–become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards and a Grammy, we’re just getting started.
For tickets, please visit https://secure.kogercenterforthearts.com/Online/default.asp.
Admission Cost: $28.50 - $91.00.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Koger Center Auditorium.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Ashley Greathouse
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
Syncing Players: Embodiment, Social Play, and Identity Performance in Multiplayer Virtual/Augmented Reality Rhythm/Dance Games.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
Sophia Dornellas Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
SoulHaus Sessions with Cecil J. Williams
The next edition of SoulHaus Sessions features civil rights activist and photographer Cecil Williams. Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation exploring Williams’ lifelong work documenting the Civil Rights Movement, Black life in the South and the power of photography as historical witness.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Cecil J. Williams (born November 26, 1937) is an American photographer, publisher, author and inventor who is best known for his photographs documenting the civil rights movement in South Carolina.
In 2019, with wife Barbara, and sister Brenda, Cecil created South Carolina’s first and only civil rights museum. Before 12 years of age, his camera had captured the petitioners in Clarendon County as they lit the torch of freedom. In 10th grade, he photographed Thurgood Marshall coming to Charleston for the Briggs case, and again one year later, speaking at Claflin. In 1955, he became the youngest-ever JET Magazine photographer. In 2023, through a petition…
Admission Cost: $10.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Koger Center Upstairs Gallery.
Taylor Childress Senior Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Ian Hall Senior Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 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.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
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.
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.
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.
Vira Adams Graduate Viola Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
Juan Beltran Doctoral Voice Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 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.
Jazz Combos Performance
Admission Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Xiaohan Yu Doctoral Piano 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.
Yi Chang Graduate Piano Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Parker Quartet
Admission Cost: TBD.
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.
Isabella Pineda Student Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
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.
Baylor Hopland and Carly Tilton Student Horn 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.
Mac Tollefsen Junior Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
Matthew Maco Student Flute Recital
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.
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.
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.
Robert McGregor Graduate Violin Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
School of Music 206 Recital Hall.
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.
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.
Luise E. Peake Colloquium: Rachel M. Bani
Location: School of Music, Room 006,
Songs of Resistance in the Fight for Scottish Land Reform.
Admission Cost: FREE.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM.
See Description for Event Location.
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.
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.
John Koontz Junior Cello Recital
Admission Cost: FREE.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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
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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.
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.