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Florida State University\u2019s College of Music 2026-27 University Musical Associates (UMA) Concert Season\u00a0will feature\u00a0more than 30 performances that\u00a0showcase\u00a0the breadth of the college\u2019s nationally recognized programs in orchestral, choral, band,\u00a0opera\u00a0and jazz music.<\/p>\n
The season, which runs from September through May, includes major ensemble performances, guest artists, opera\u00a0productions\u00a0and collaborations with Opening Nights<\/a>. Audiences can experience everything from Bach\u2019s Mass in B Minor and music by John Williams to jazz celebrations, new musical theater works and performances by internationally acclaimed artists.<\/p>\n The University Musical Associates play a vital role in supporting the College of Music through concert attendance,\u00a0advocacy\u00a0and philanthropy. Their support helps sustain world-class music education and performance opportunities for students while bringing a diverse range of concerts and guest artists to the university and community.<\/p>\n \u201cThis season highlights the extraordinary talent and creativity of our students and faculty while creating opportunities for audiences to experience a wide range of musical traditions and artistic voices,\u201d said Greg Jones, associate dean of the College of Music. \u201cFrom beloved masterworks to new and innovative performances, these concerts reflect the excellence that defines\u00a0the College of Music.\u201d<\/p>\n Among the season\u2019s highlights is FSU Opera\u2019s production of Carlisle Floyd\u2019s\u00a0Of\u00a0Mice and Men\u00a0(Oct.\u00a030\u00a0and\u00a0Nov. 1). The performance marks the centennial of Floyd\u2019s birth and places FSU Opera alongside Houston Grand Opera, Kansas City Opera and Des Moines Metro Opera as the only collegiate member of a consortium producing the work.<\/p>\n Other\u00a0featured performances include\u00a0the Housewright Virtuoso Series presentation\u00a0A Vocal Mosaic\u00a0(Sept. 10), a celebration of jazz, Broadway, art song and opera; the University Wind Orchestra\u2019s performance of music by John Williams\u00a0(Sept. 25); and a presentation of Bach\u2019s Mass in B Minor by the University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber\u00a0Choir\u00a0(April 10).<\/p>\n Jazz audiences can look forward to\u00a0Celebrating Women in Jazz\u00a0(March 9), featuring acclaimed saxophonist Tia Fuller with Jazz Ensemble I, while flutist Jasmine\u00a0Choi, former principal flutist of the Vienna Symphony,\u00a0will perform as part of the Housewright Virtuoso Series.<\/p>\n The season also includes\u00a0Preview@FSU: Strange Tails\u00a0(Jan. 29-30),\u00a0offering audiences a behind-the-scenes look at a new musical in development; the newly dedicated\u00a0Jim Croft PRISM Concert\u00a0(Dec. 1-4);\u00a0and\u00a0Seasonal Celebration\u00a0(Dec. 6),\u00a0featuring the university\u2019s choral ensembles.<\/p>\n The College of Music will continue its partnership with Opening Nights, bringing internationally recognized performers to Tallahassee. Collaborative performances this season include\u00a0The\u00a0\u201cPresident\u2019s Own\u201d United States Marine Band\u00a0(Oct. 11), Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis\u00a0(Jan. 28)\u00a0and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald\u00a0(Feb. 25).<\/p>\n Tickets for College of Music performances go on sale June 23 through the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office. Tickets for Opening\u00a0Nights\u00a0collaborative events must be\u00a0purchased\u00a0separately through the Opening Nights box office.<\/p>\n UMA members enjoy\u00a0special access, reserved seating and other benefits throughout the season while helping support the College of Music\u2019s educational and performance mission.<\/p>\n For more information about tickets or UMA membership, visit\u00a0tickets.music.fsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call (850) 644-6500.\u00a0The complete season schedule and more details about the performers\u00a0are\u00a0available\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 10<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: A Vocal Mosaic | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Sept. 18<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Symphony Orchestra: Celebration! | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Sept. 25<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Wind Orchestra: Music of John Williams | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Landscapes of Sound: Chamber Music from Latin America | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 8<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Members of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 10<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Courage | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 11<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The \u201cPresident\u2019s Own\u201d United States Marine Band* | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 12<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Honors Jazz Combo with John Allred, trombone | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Musicological Brainfood | Dohn\u00e1nyi Recital Hall<\/p>\n Oct. 29<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: FSU Choirs with Andr\u00e9 van der Merwe | Trinity United Methodist Church<\/p>\n Oct. 30\u00a0and\u00a0Nov. 1\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Fall Opera: Carlisle Floyd\u2019s\u00a0Of\u00a0Mice and Men | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Nov. 4<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series:\u00a0ModernMedieval\u00a0Voices: The Living Word | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Nov. 5-6<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Kristan Toczko, harp\/electronic music | Location TBD<\/p>\n Nov. 8<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Singers: Hear My Cry | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Nov. 17<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Wind Ensemble: Time and the Winds | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Dec. 1-4<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Jim Croft PRISM Concert | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Dec. 6<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Seasonal Celebration | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Jan. 22<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Beethoven: A Life in One Evening | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Jan. 27<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Triple Cortado Trio | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n Jan. 28<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis* | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Jan. 29-30<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Preview@FSU: Strange Tails | Conradi Studio Theatre<\/p>\n Feb. 20<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Symphony Orchestra: The Beethoven Effect | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n Feb. 25<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Audra McDonald: Audra Goes\u00a0Hollywood* | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n March 9\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 Jazz Ensemble I: A Celebration of Women in Jazz | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April 2 and 4<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Spring Opera: Puccini\u2019s Gianni Schicchi and\u00a0Suor\u00a0Angelica | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a03<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Singers and Levana: Cor Amoris, Cor Unum | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a07<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Philharmonia: Fireworks! | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a010<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Jasmine\u00a0Choi, flute | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a010<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir: Bach\u2019s Mass in B Minor | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a013\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 University Wind Orchestra | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a017<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Rainbow Concert \/ 40th Mas N Steel | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a021<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Wind Ensemble: A Symphony of Symphonies | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall<\/p>\n April\u00a021-24<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Housewright Virtuoso Series: Bryan Powell, Music Education | Location TBD<\/p>\n May 28-29<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Summer Opera: Britten\u2019s The Turn of the Screw | Opperman Music Hall<\/p>\n *Presented in collaboration with Opening Nights.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source news.fsu.edu \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Student musicians perform during a Florida State University College of Music orchestral concert. 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