Join Us for Spooky Halloween Concerts, Big Band Jazz, Choral Favorites, and More the Week of October 27!

October 23, 2025

Enjoy some music this week! All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Monday, October 27 | Concerto Competition | 3 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Undergraduate and graduate students from the School of Music will compete in the annual Solo/Concerto Competition. This event highlights exceptional musical talent and artistry across a wide range of instruments and repertoire. 


Tuesday, October 28

Halloween Studio Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

This recital will feature the students of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. 
 
 Doctoral Performance Recital: Jingyu Tian, voice | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Jingyu Tian is a voice student of Mei Zhong.


Wednesday, October 29 | Ball State Jazz Ensembles | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to feature music by Jim Mcneely, the Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra, faculty members, and more! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.


Thursday, October 30 | GA Voice Studio Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

This recital will feature graduate level voice students.


Friday, October 31 | Halloween Spooktacular with Ball State Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall

Ball State's top two concert bands present a very special Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy spooky vibes and feel free to wear your costume. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.


Saturday, November 1

High School Choral Invitational | 9 A.M. | Sursa Hall

High School concert choirs from around the region gather in beautiful Sursa Performance Hall to share choral music with each other and to receive ideas and coaching from Ball State's choral faculty. Each ensemble will perform and then work with faculty conductors on stage.

University Choral Union, Cardinal Chorus, and Vox Anima | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa hall

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a program featuring music from South Africa and a wide variety of other choral traditions, the Cardinal Chorus performing "The Cardinal Call", and Vox Anima performing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken". Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person or online.


Sunday, November 2

Doctoral Lecture Recital: Qianting Huang, voice | 12 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Qianting Huang is a voice student of Mei Zhong.

Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman (violin) with Michael Seregow (piano) | 3 P.M. | Sursa Hall

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community.

Junior Recital: Gabriela Ramonell Santos, voice | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall

Gabriela Ramonell Santos is a voice student of Daniel Narducci.

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