Holiday Concerts and Journeys Through Music - Attend Some School of Music Events the Week of December 1!

November 26, 2025

Enjoy some concerts to close out the semester! All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Monday, December 1 | Faculty Recital: Sharif Ibrahim, double bass with Gregory Martin, piano | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Program to include music by Dimitri Shostakovich, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Franz Schubert.

Tuesday, December 2

Ball State Wind Ensemble: Journeys & Legacies | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Senior Recital: Kayla Giordano | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Kayla Giordano is a voice student of Mei Zhong.

Wednesday, December 3

String Faculty and Students Chamber Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Enjoy a special performance from our string faculty and students!

Ball State Jazz Ensembles present Ellington & Strayhorn's "Nutcracker Suite" | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Ball State Jazz 1 presents the Ellington/Strayhorn version of "The Nutcracker Suite" under the direction of Mark Buselli. Tickets available for purchase online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Thursday, December 4 | EM: Two | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Enjoy a showcase for compositions of electronic and digital media!

Friday, December 5 | University Singers Holiday Concert | 7 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Celebrate the holiday season with the University Singers! Join us for familiar carols and songs of the season from "Indiana's Official Goodwill Ambassadors". Songs will include The First Noel, Hannukah!, Christmas Dance, and more! Tickets available for purchase online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Saturday, December 6

Harp Studio Recital | 10 A.M. | Hahn Hall

This recital will feature the harp students of Joanne King.

DA Lecture Recital: Xue Bai, piano | 3 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Xue Bai is a piano student of James Helton.

The Nutcracker featuring the Ball State Symphony Orchestra | Dec. 6 @ 7:30 P.M. & Dec. 7 @ 1 P.M. | Emens Auditorium

Bring the whole family on a wild, whimsical ride through the heart of childhood dreams as this classic holiday tale returns to the stage as you've never seen it before. Tickets available for purchase through the Emens Auditorium Box Office

DA Performance Recital: Darlene Tsai, piano | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Darlene Tsai is a piano student of James Helton.

Trombone Choir | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

This recital will feature the trombone students of Chris Van Hof.

Sunday, December 7 | Holiday Choral Concerts | 3 P.M. & 6 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. There will be afternoon and evening performances. Tickets available for purchase online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

 

For the latest event information, visit our calendar.

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