Enjoy some music this week! All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Monday, November 10
Guest Presentations: Karen Thickstun | 12 P.M. & 5 P.M. | Hahn Hall
Educator and nationally-certified teacher of music Karen Thickstun will present two trainings on Creating a Professional Studio (12 p.m.) and Entrepreneurism and Creativity in an Anxious World (5 p.m.). These events are free and open to all students.
Woodwind Chamber Music Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
This recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe.
Doctoral Performance Recital: Gonzalo Morales Sanchez, clarinet | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
Gonzalo Morales Sanchez is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger.
Senior Recital: Leo Schunn and Eli Willard, percussion | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
Leo Schunn and Eli Willard are percussion students of YoungKyoung Lee.
Tuesday, November 11 | Guest Artist Recital: 3-D Percussion | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
Founded in 2022 by YoungKyoung Lee, Emma Gierszal, and Sammy DeAngelis, 3D Percussion has been traveling the country sharing carefully designed programs with the existing percussion community and their ever-growing audience. The trio shares a common vision of learning from our audiences, collaborators, and each other and enriching lives with the resulting music. The mission of 3D Percussion is to connect with their community by commissioning new works, curating creative concerts, and contributing resources to the percussion community.
Wednesday, November 12
Viola Studio Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
This recital will feature the viola students of Zoran Jakovcic.
Campus Orchestra | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
The Campus Orchestra is a non-auditioned full orchestra open to students and members of the Ball State community. Attend their first concert of the season!
Thursday, November 13
Recital: Ethan Johnson, oboe | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
Ethan Johnson is an oboe student of Lisa Kozenko.
Faculty Recital: Mei Zhong (voice), James Helton (piano), and Meryl Mantione (voice) with Loralee Songer (mezzo-soprano), Nathan Anton (bass-baritone), and Qihao Zhang (piano) | 5:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
Current faculty members Mei Zhong (voice) and James Helton (piano) will perform with Professor Emerita of Voice Meryl Mantione and guest artists Loralee Songer, mezzo-soprano, Nathan Anton, bass-baritone, and Qihao Zhang, piano.
String Chamber Combos | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
See our talented string chamber combos perform in Hahn Hall!
Tuba-Euphonium Studio Recital | 7:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
This recital will feature the tuba and euphonium students of Matthew Lyon.
Friday, November 14
Choral Graduate Students' Conducting Recitals | 5:30 P.M. | Sursa Hall
Enjoy choir recitals conducted by our graduate students.
Flute Studio Recital | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
This recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe.
Saturday, November 15
Flute Day | 9 A.M. | Hahn Hall
Join the flute studio for a day of workshops, clinics, a masterclass and a recital from with guest artist Daniel Velasco!
Piano Day | 11:30 A.M. | Sursa Hall
Inspiring performances, insightful teaching, and thought-provoking discussions featuring Ball State faculty and students! New this year: “The Mental Practice Room” and “Problem Spot Chop Shop". Our piano faculty will finish out the day with Piano-Palooza XV, a free concert open to all at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 16
Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana | 3 P.M. | Sursa Hall
Join us in supporting the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana during this performance and silent auction!
Master Degree Recital: Alexandria McClinton, cello | 5:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
Alexandria McClinton is a cello student of Peter Opie.
Recital: Izzy Fuentes, oboe | 7:30 P.M. | Hahn Hall
Izzy Fuentes is an oboe student of Lisa Kozenko.
For more events and the latest updates, visit our calendar.