Join Us for Recitals, Guest Artists, and More During the Week of October 20!

October 16, 2025

Monday, October 20

Voice Studio Recital | 5:30 PM | Sursa Hall

This recital will feature the voice students of Mei Zhong.

GA Voice Studio Recital | 7:30 PM | Hahn Hall

This recital will feature graduate level voice students.


Tuesday, October 21

Faculty Artist Recital: Rachelle Woolston (voice) and Cara Chowning (voice) | 7:30 PM | Sursa Hall

Enjoy a performance from faculty members Rachelle Woolston (voice) and Cara Chowning (voice). 

Senior Recital: MK Mcloughlin, guitar | 7:30 PM | Hahn Hall

MK Mcloughlin is a guitar student of Michael Santos. 


Wednesday, October 22 | Guest Artist Recital: pax duo | 7:30 PM | Sursa Hall

pax duo is a percussion project based in Goshen, Indiana and Madison, Wisconsin. Their repertoire moves percussion music beyond the concert hall, incorporating lighting and electronics, and blending genres like indie, hip-hop, and funk into a contemporary classical context.


Thursday, October 23 | Doctoral Performance Recital: Qiaolan Wang, voice | 7:30 PM | Sursa Hall

Qiaolan Wang is a voice student of Rachelle Woolston.


Friday, October 24

MTNA Piano Competition | October 24-25 | Sursa Hall

The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.

MTNA Guest Artist Recital: Sean Kennard | October 24 | 7:30 PM | Sursa Hall

Dr. Sean Kennard, Chair of Piano in the School of Music at Stetson University, will perform in Sursa Hall as part of the MTNA competition.


Saturday, October 25 | Senior Recital: Trent Brumback, trombone | 7:30 PM | Hahn Hall

Trent Brumback is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof.


Sunday, October 26 | Octubafest | 8 AM | Music Instruction Building

Come for inspiring performances from professional musicians Gail Robertson (euphonium) and Stacy Baker (tuba), insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students!

Visit our calendar for the latest event information. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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