Opera Chapman: The Telephone & La cabine téléphonique
Opera Chapman presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Telephone and the American premiere of Claude Arrieu’s La cabine téléphonique, directed by Marc Callahan, with music direction by Janet Kao and Timothy Wong. October 16–17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Chapman University’s Memorial Hall.”.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=52C000CE-DF61-47E4-AD98-CEE266DB0143.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Memorial Hall Chapman Auditorium.
Opera Chapman: The Telephone & La cabine téléphonique
Opera Chapman presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Telephone and the American premiere of Claude Arrieu’s La cabine téléphonique, directed by Marc Callahan, with music direction by Janet Kao and Timothy Wong. October 16–17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Chapman University’s Memorial Hall.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=52C000CE-DF61-47E4-AD98-CEE266DB0143.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Memorial Hall Chapman Auditorium.
Electroacoustic Music Concert
A showcase of original electronic music composed by Chapman faculty. From fixed media works to acoustic instruments with electronics, this concert explores how Chapman professors use technology to create novel sounds, transform musical ideas, and expand live performance.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Open To: General Public.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion majors perform music from around the world on a wide range of percussion instruments.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Lyric Impressions
The program brings together a selection of favorite works spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century, including Bach’s Italian Concerto, Schubert’s Wanderer Fantasy, and music by Franck, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Kapustin. The program moves between intimate, lyrical moments and virtuosic, rhythmically vibrant works, ending with Kapustin’s Variations, which brings a distinctly jazz-inspired voice to the piano.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Open To: General Public. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/seatSelect.asp.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
An Evening with Ichinosuke Umekawa
Traditional Japanese dancer (Nihon Buyo) Ichinosuke Umekawa returns to Chapman for an evening of music and dance with cellist Yoshi Masuda and baritone Marc Callahan. Building on their previous collaborations in Japan and Southern California, the program explores the relationship between Japanese dance and Western classical music.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Open To: General Public.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Big Band & Jazz Combo
A concert of jazz favorites and big-band swing.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Final-Concerto & Aria Competition
Conservatory students compete in the final round of the 25-26 Concerto & Aria Competition.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Saxophone Ensemble & Vocal Jazz
The Chapman University Saxophone Ensemble performs an eclectic mix of classical and jazz repertoire. A recital of vocal jazz ensemble and soloist performances.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts. RSVP is Required? No.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Landon Terranova Senior Composition Recital
Landon Terranova Senior Composition Recital.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Rhinoceros
Just another Sunday. Two friends enjoy a drink at a sidewalk cafe. Everything is like it always is... until a rhinoceros comes charging across the square. Yes, an actual rhinoceros! Cue the mass psychosis, gaslighting, metamorphosis, groupthink, and terror. Now, one by one, friends and colleagues are transforming into rhinoceroses, leaving Berenger to make a choice: take a stand against the rampaging herd or join them. As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, playwright Eugene Ionesco’s brilliantly absurd and comedic response to the rise of fascism and Nazism in Europe last century is a cri de cœur here in this century imploring each of us to resist the call to accept the chaos and fall in line.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=AE5435B0-D661-4CFE-9769-2333D9F109F6.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
The Chapman Orchestra
The Chapman Orchestra presents an evening on orchestral and symphonic works.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
New Collaborations: Bodies in Motion
An immersive journey pairing six new dance works with live string quartets and percussion, guiding the audience through three Chapman art and performance spaces. Please be advised that this event will take place in two separate locations. The event will begin at The Hilbert Museum, followed by an approximately 5–8 minute walk to The Sandi Simon Dance Center, where the remainder of the event will take place. Both locations are accessible and ADA compliant.
Please also note that the majority of this performance is standing-room only, with limited seating available. Guests who have mobility limitations, require seating accommodations, or have other accessibility concerns are encouraged to contact Janet Kim (janetkim@chapman.edu) in advance of the event to discuss their accessibility needs and available accommodations.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=806FF013-5257-4E3D-8A3B-BEC040DEB566.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
The K Courtyard, S.Simon Performance St, Hilbert Museum of California Art South Building Galleries.
Mariachi Panteras
Under the guidance of Tammy Yi, this student-led ensemble performs repertoire from various regions of Mexico in the style of son, huapango, corrido, polka and rancheras using traditional western and mariachi instruments. Seating is limited.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=D747BFEA-C11E-4D0A-9C84-11477B36D70E.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall, Bertea Hall Shanley Choral Room.
New Collaborations: Bodies in Motion
An immersive journey pairing six new dance works with live string quartets and percussion, guiding the audience through three Chapman art and performance spaces. Please be advised that this event will take place in two separate locations. The event will begin at The Hilbert Museum, followed by an approximately 5–8 minute walk to The Sandi Simon Dance Center, where the remainder of the event will take place. Both locations are accessible and ADA compliant.
Please also note that the majority of this performance is standing-room only, with limited seating available. Guests who have mobility limitations, require seating accommodations, or have other accessibility concerns are encouraged to contact Janet Kim (janetkim@chapman.edu) in advance of the event to discuss their accessibility needs and available accommodations.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=806FF013-5257-4E3D-8A3B-BEC040DEB566.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
The K Courtyard, S.Simon Performance St, Hilbert Museum of California Art South Building Galleries.
Emily Chen Senior Piano Recital
Emily Chen Senior Piano Recital.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Rhinoceros
Just another Sunday. Two friends enjoy a drink at a sidewalk cafe. Everything is like it always is... until a rhinoceros comes charging across the square. Yes, an actual rhinoceros! Cue the mass psychosis, gaslighting, metamorphosis, groupthink, and terror. Now, one by one, friends and colleagues are transforming into rhinoceroses, leaving Berenger to make a choice: take a stand against the rampaging herd or join them. As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, playwright Eugene Ionesco’s brilliantly absurd and comedic response to the rise of fascism and Nazism in Europe last century is a cri de cœur here in this century imploring each of us to resist the call to accept the chaos and fall in line.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=AE5435B0-D661-4CFE-9769-2333D9F109F6.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
Wind Symphony
The Chapman University Wind Symphony presents their opening fall concert.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Chapman Fall Choir Concert: Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Join us for Chapman’s first choral concert of the year, Light of a Clear Blue Morning, celebrating the joy, connection, and expressive power of singing together. This season opener brings all four of our choral ensembles to the stage: University Singers, University Treble Choir, Voxtet, and the brand-new Chapman Community Chorale. Led by Dr. Ryan Brown and new faculty member Dr. William Sauerland, the concert moves from moments of quiet beauty to exuberant celebration, with music that speaks to hope, love, and new beginnings—including a tribute to Dolly Parton featuring her uplifting “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” Whether you’re a longtime supporter or discovering Chapman’s choirs for the first time, come celebrate an exciting new chapter with us. Don’t miss the first concert of the season!
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Rhinoceros
Just another Sunday. Two friends enjoy a drink at a sidewalk cafe. Everything is like it always is... until a rhinoceros comes charging across the square. Yes, an actual rhinoceros! Cue the mass psychosis, gaslighting, metamorphosis, groupthink, and terror. Now, one by one, friends and colleagues are transforming into rhinoceroses, leaving Berenger to make a choice: take a stand against the rampaging herd or join them. As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, playwright Eugene Ionesco’s brilliantly absurd and comedic response to the rise of fascism and Nazism in Europe last century is a cri de cœur here in this century imploring each of us to resist the call to accept the chaos and fall in line.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=AE5435B0-D661-4CFE-9769-2333D9F109F6.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
Rhinoceros
Just another Sunday. Two friends enjoy a drink at a sidewalk cafe. Everything is like it always is... until a rhinoceros comes charging across the square. Yes, an actual rhinoceros! Cue the mass psychosis, gaslighting, metamorphosis, groupthink, and terror. Now, one by one, friends and colleagues are transforming into rhinoceroses, leaving Berenger to make a choice: take a stand against the rampaging herd or join them. As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, playwright Eugene Ionesco’s brilliantly absurd and comedic response to the rise of fascism and Nazism in Europe last century is a cri de cœur here in this century imploring each of us to resist the call to accept the chaos and fall in line.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=AE5435B0-D661-4CFE-9769-2333D9F109F6.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
Rhinoceros
Just another Sunday. Two friends enjoy a drink at a sidewalk cafe. Everything is like it always is... until a rhinoceros comes charging across the square. Yes, an actual rhinoceros! Cue the mass psychosis, gaslighting, metamorphosis, groupthink, and terror. Now, one by one, friends and colleagues are transforming into rhinoceroses, leaving Berenger to make a choice: take a stand against the rampaging herd or join them. As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, playwright Eugene Ionesco’s brilliantly absurd and comedic response to the rise of fascism and Nazism in Europe last century is a cri de cœur here in this century imploring each of us to resist the call to accept the chaos and fall in line.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=AE5435B0-D661-4CFE-9769-2333D9F109F6.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
Keyboard Collaborative Artists
A recital by collaborative piano majors with other music students.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Guitar Showcase
Under the direction of Daniel de Arakal, Chapman's Guitar Ensemble celebrates the guitar as both a solo and chamber instrument through the performance of works spanning the last five hundred years of music history.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Student Pianists in Recital
Directed by Dr. Janice Park, a recital by non-piano-major students from various majors across the university who will perform a mix of repertoires.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music, College of Performing Arts.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.
Journalists Roundtable: The World Cup and Olympics in Los Angeles
Engaging the World,
Leading the Conversation on People and Communities in Motion ,
Journalists Roundtable: The World Cup and Olympics in Los Angeles,
Los Angeles served as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is preparing to host the 2028 Olympic Games. What do these mega-events mean for local communities, public life, and the future of Southern California?
Wilkinson College welcomes Los Angeles Times sports writer Kevin Baxter, columnist Gustavo Arellano, and Alissa Walker, journalist and founder of Torched, which explores LA civic investments and policy decisions, for a discussion of Los Angeles and the 2028 Olympics.
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Organization: Wilkinson College, College of Performing Arts. Open To: Faculty, General Public, Staff, Students. RSVP is Required? No.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Beckman Hall 404 - George Bush Conference Center.
Fall Dance Concert
A dance concert featuring choreography by Chapman faculty.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Fall Dance Concert
A dance concert featuring choreography by Chapman faculty.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Holiday Wassail
Join us for a magnificent concert of holiday season favorites performed by the Chapman Choirs with music performed by The Chapman Orchestra.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Masters at Chapman: Bodies/Spirits/Minds in Motion
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of how dance engages our bodies, spirits and minds through movement with pieces and presentations by Seda Aybay, Brian Golden, Miya Hisaka, Chihiro Iwata, Megan Paradowski, and Ido Tadmor.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=B678C858-B92D-4189-9D8F-55E8BC6D09FD.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
Holiday Wassail
Join us for a magnificent concert of holiday season favorites performed by the Chapman Choirs with music performed by The Chapman Orchestra.
Organization: College of Performing Arts.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Musco Center for the Arts Main Stage, Musco Center for the Arts - 1st Floor (Orchestra) Lobby.
Masters at Chapman: Bodies/Spirits/Minds in Motion
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of how dance engages our bodies, spirits and minds through movement with pieces and presentations by Seda Aybay, Brian Golden, Miya Hisaka, Chihiro Iwata, Megan Paradowski, and Ido Tadmor.
Organization: College of Performing Arts. Registration Link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=B678C858-B92D-4189-9D8F-55E8BC6D09FD.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Moulton Hall- Waltmar Theatre.
MTAC Theme Festival Winners Concert/Young Artist Guild Concert
MTAC Theme Festival Winners Concert/Young Artist Guild Concert.
Organization: Hall-musco Conservatory Of Music.
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bertea Hall Salmon Recital Hall.